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Auntie Anne's founder to appear on 'Secret Millionaire'
Article from centralpennbusiness.com, Written by Tim Stuhldreher
Auntie Anne's Inc. founder Anne Beiler will appear on an episode of the ABC reality show "Secret Millionaire."Auntie Anne's Inc. founder Anne Beiler will appear on an episode of the ABC reality show "Secret Millionaire."
The Lancaster County native announced the upcoming appearance on her blog this morning. The episode was filmed in Baltimore and will air Aug. 26, according to an episode list posted on MSN.com.
No further details are being released right now, Beiler spokesman Gentry Austin said. ABC will reveal more about the show as the air date nears, he said.
"Secret Millionaire" follows self-made millionaires "as they keep their true identities hidden while living in some of the country's most impoverished neighborhoods," according to ABC promotional materials.
After a week of living on a stringent budget and getting to know the community, each millionaire reveals himself or herself and makes a six-figure donation to an organization or people they found most deserving of assistance.
The show is modeled on a British original. An American version ran on Fox for one season; ABC began broadcasting episodes last year. The show airs at 8 p.m. Sundays.
Beiler and her husband, Jonas, founded Auntie Anne's pretzels in the late 1980s; the franchise has since grown to more than 1,200 stores in more than 20 countries, according to the company website. Atlanta-based Roark Capital Groupacquired the company in 2010.
For information on how to book Anne Beiler for your next event, visit PremiereSpeakers.com/anne_beiler.


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ELON, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team picked up their first conference win of the season on the road with a 7-0 win in its conference opener against Elon on Friday afternoon. The Bucs improve to 6-2 overall, 1-0 SoCon with the win, while the Phoenix falls to 1-3, 0-2 with the loss.
"Today was our first match outdoors and we started out flat, but we were able to come out solid in the end," stated head coach Steve Brooks. "Elon is a good team and today's match was much closer than the score shows."
The Bucs started the match by picking up the doubles point. Olya Batsula (Minsk, Belarus) and Gemma Halim (Jakarta, Indonesia) of ETSU took the first win at No. 3 over Diana Pulupa and Alli Benton 8-3. Masha Ilina (Kyiv, Ukraine) and Sylwia Ziolkowska (Warsaw, Poland) then clinched the point for the Bucs with an 8-6 win at No. 1 over Evin Prelec and Kelly Fleck. Rounding up doubles action, Sandie Knight (Adamstown, Australia) and Elena Volobueva (Barcelona, Spain) won 8-3 at No. 2 over Elizabeth Kernodle and Melissa Holland.
In singles, ETSU collected all six wins including four split set victories from Volobueva at No. 1 (7-5, 6-3), Ilina at No. 2 (3-6, 6-1, 6-4), Zilkowska at No. 3 (6-4, 3-6, 6-2), Knight at No. 4 (3-6, 6-1, 6-0), Batsula at No. 5 (6-3, 6-0), and Sherwood at No. 6 (6-1, 4-6, 6-1).
The Bucs continue their weekend action as they travel to face future Atlantic Sun opponent Campbell University Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
"It will be a tough first match against Campbell," commented Brooks. "Hopefully our confidence playing outside from today will carry over to tomorrow's match."
East Tennessee State 7, Elon 0
1. Ilina/Ziolkowska (ETSU) d. Prelec/Flick (Elon) 8-6
2. Knight/Volobueva (ETSU) d. Kernodle/Holland (Elon) 8-3
3. Batsula/Halim (ETSU) d. Pulupa/Benton (Elon) 8-3
Order of Finish: 3,1,2
1. Elena Volobueva (ETSU) d. Evin Prelec (Elon) 7-5, 6-3
2. Masha Ilina (ETSU) d. Kelly Fleck (Elon) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
3. Sylwia Ziolkowska (ETSU) d. Elizabeth Kernodle (Elon) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
4. Sandie Knight (ETSU) d. Melissa Holland (Elon) 3-6, 6-1, 6-0
5. Olya Batsula (ETSU) d. Diana Pulupa (Elon) 6-3, 6-0
6. Muriel Sherwood (ETSU) d. Alli Benton (Elon) 6-1, 4-6, 6-1
Order of Finish: 5, 1, 2*, 4, 3, 6
* - Clinching Point

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The Happy Meal Turns 30
by Brett Singer Jul 20th 2009 1:00PM
The McDonald's Happy Meal is turning 30. Introduced in 1979, this staple of kid-friendly fast-food is now as recognizable as the McDonald's brand itself. The idea of the Happy Meal is so simple: A hamburger, fries and soda served in a cardboard box with a small toy. But it's not the box -- or the food -- that makes the Happy Meal iconic. It's the toys.
Since 1979, the Happy Meal has been part of American culture and cuisine. Take a look back at some classic Happy Meal boxes and toys.
The original Circus Wagon Happy Meal box. The Happy Meal was introduced in 1979, and celebrates it's 30th birthday this year.
The Happy Meal toys are, of course, a stroke of marketing genius. Kids -- and the occasional adult -- will buy meal after meal in an effort to collect all of the toys in a series. And while this results in a lot of plastic Transformers in the back of Mom's car, in some cases, all those Happy Meals pay off: Some of the toys have become collectibles. The most popular Happy Meal item was the Teenie Beanie Babies. According to ABC News, McDonald's sold 100 million Happy Meals featuring the Ty stuffed toy in 1997, sparking "a national craze."
And there's money in Happy Meal toys, too, at least for some people: 11-year-old Luke Underwood of Notts, England, sold his Happy Meal toy collection at auction this spring for $11,000. That's a lot of French fries!
The toys in a Happy Meal aren't necessarily meant to be collectors items, though; they're intended for kids to play with, and carefully screened for safety. But while the toys aren't harmful, what about the food?
The meals offered in the modern Happy Meal are more balanced than those offered in 1979. Now parents can choose Chicken McNuggets instead of a burger, or apples with caramel dipping sauce instead of french fries. Cindy Good, McDonald's director of nutrition, tells ABC News that while the 1979 Happy Meal had 600 calories, today's "most popular Happy Meal [consists of] four-piece chicken McNuggets, apple dippers low fat caramel dip and 1 percent low fat milk," which totals just 375 calories. Not bad for an every-so-often take-out treat.
What's your favorite part of the Happy Meal -- the toy or the food? Or do you steer clear of the whole thing?
Brett Singer is the editor-in-chief of DaddyTips.com. You can follow his tweets at Twitter.com/brettsinger.
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by Sarah Small
An ILLINOIS-pride cheer commonly heard in Memorial Stadium, Assembly Hall and across the Champaign-Urbana campus rang out in the Hyatt Regency ballroom in Downtown Chicago on May 5 as more than 800 College of Business alumni gathered to celebrate the College's 50th annual Spring Luncheon.
At this event, with record-setting attendance, the strong relationship between the College and its alumni was celebrated, and awards were presented to faculty and distinguished alumni. The keynote speaker was University alumnus and current USA basketball chairman, Jerry Colangelo.
Dean Larry DeBrock addressed the alumni at the beginning of the luncheon by commending their accomplishments and celebrating the 95-year legacy of the College of Business.
"We attract the very best students and during their years on campus, they make remarkable achievements, then they graduate and they go out and they become leaders at organizations around the world," DeBrock said. "It's with a great sense of pride that I stand before you today in this gathering of over 800 successful, brilliant hardworking professionals."
It was not just the hardworking alumni who were celebrated; awards for Excellence-in-Teaching were given to three College instructors that honored the individuals for their diligence and devotion to their students, courses and research.
"Each member holds the esteem of not only students, but also their fellow faculty colleagues, as well as department heads for their outstanding contributions in the classroom," said Kurt Miscinski, board member of the College of Business Alumni Association who presented the awards.
Brian White, Ph.D. candidate in Accountancy received the award for Excellence-in-Teaching by a teaching assistant. White teaches Accountancy 301, an introduction to measurement and reporting for strategic and operational purposes.
The award for Excellence-in-Undergraduate-Teaching was given to Steven Michaels, professor of Business Administration. Michaels is also the academic co-director of the Hoeft Techonology and Management program and was specially recognized for the course on entrepreneurial training he teaches, called New Venture Creation.
Madhu Viswanathan, professor of Business Administration, was honored with the award for Excellence-in-Graduate-Teaching. He is recognized for developing the Subsistence Marketplace Initiative to foster the development of sustainable solutions through use of management and technology, and for creating a year-long course cross-listed with Business and Engineering, which focuses on developing products and services for subsistence marketplaces.
Additional awards were given to honor alumni of the University of Illinois and the College of Business.
Alumnae, Jill Smart, received the Distinguished Alumni award. Smart graduated from the College in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration and is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer for Accenture. In her remarks, Smart spoke of her passion for ILLINOIS and of the valuable ways in which the University and College prepared her for the future.
"Now as a mother who worries about preparing her children," Smart said, "If I can prepare my kids half as well as the U of I has prepared me, not just for my job, for my career, for my marriage, for being a parent, for being a friend, I would consider myself very, very successful."
In his address, Jerry Colangelo spoke of his journey to success and how the University helped him prepare for it. He emphasized the importance of having the endurance to work hard and the courage to take risks.
"So many people I've run across are afraid to take that chance, step out on the plank knowing that you could fall off, you could be pushed off, but that's okay if you're willing to get up and do it all over again. That's what really matters," Colangelo said.
A few weeks before, Colangelo had visited the College of Business and had the opportunity to meet with various student organizations; at the luncheon he praised the students in the College and spoke of the lasting impression they left on him.
"I've heard many things about how much they appreciated me being there, but I probably enjoyed it more than they did," Colangelo said. "I was excited to see how excited they are about their futures, about the questions they asked of me about my experience and being in the trenches, and the ability to share with them means a great deal, it's like giving back to your university."


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Lisa Dombek, mixed media/white series, Katie Made Bakery, Portland. 771-0994. Through March 30.
Lois Dodd: "Catching the Light," career retrospective — 1955-2012 — for the Maine painter, through April 7; and "Voices of Design" — 25 Years of Architalx, interactive exhibition that showcases the power of design, through May 19, Portland Museum of Art. portlandmuseum.org.
"Malaga Island: Fragmented Lives," historic photographs, documents, artifacts and first-person accounts, Maine State Museum, Augusta. mainestatemuseum.org. Through May.
"Recent Acquisitions," newly acquired work by Georgia O'Keeffe, Arthur Dove, Rockwell Kent, Marguerite and William Zorach, Elaine de Kooning, Andrew and N.C. Wyeth and more, through Sunday; "Decorating the Everyday: Popular Art from the Farnsworth," furniture, paintings and textiles, through Sept. 22, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland. farnsworthmuseum.org. "N'tolonapemk: Our Relatives' Place," archeological exhibits and stories of the Passamaquoddy, Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor. abbemuseum.org. Through October.
"Dog Run," gelatin silver prints by Michael Crouser; "The Promised Land," drawings and other media by Robert Rivers; "Honey from the Belly of the Lion," installation with video and sculptural elements by Candice Ivy; and "Steve's Picks," favorite works chosen by retiring museum registrar Stephen Ringle, University of Maine (Museum of Art), Bangor. umma.umaine.edu. Through March 20.
"Printmaking ABC: In Memoriam David P. Becker," highlights from recently acquired collection of 1,500 prints, Bowdoin College (Museum of Art), Brunswick. bowdoin.edu/art-museum. Through Sunday.
"Ship to Paradise," depictions of humankind's vices and worldly conceits by Robert S. Neuman of Mount Desert Island; "Intermezzi Portfolio: Opus IV," prints by German artist Max Klinger; and "Fransje Killaars: Color at the Center," textile installations, Bates College Museum of Art, Lewiston. bates.edu/museum. Through March 22.
"Bowdoin Boys in Blue (and Gray)," Bowdoin College (Hawthorne Longfellow Library), Brunswick. 725-3288. Through June 1.
"Unexpected Thaw," works by Donald Freeman, Dana Albright, Kevin Babine and Michelle Rice, presented by Spindleworks, University College, Bath. spindleworks.org. bowdoin.edu/art-museum. Through Sunday.
"Standing Navigation on the End of a Needle," reclaimed and re-purposed maps by Cynthia Davis, Coleman Burke Gallery (Fort Andross), Brunswick. colemanburke.com. Through Saturday.
"Despite Winter, Gardens," works by Martha Burkert, Sue Hammerlnd, Andrea Rouda, Alysia Walker and Angel Braestrup, Elizabeth Moss Galleries, Falmouth. elizabethmossgalleries.com. Through Sunday.
Faculty exhibition, University of Southern Maine (Woodbury Campus Center), Portland. usm.maine.edu/gallery. Through April 3.
"Everything," drawing installation by Astrid Bowlby, University of Southern Maine (Art Gallery), Gorham. usm.maine.edu/gallery. Through Thursday.
"Tinker: Pieces from the Yard," large-scale abstract sculpture fabricated from scrap metal by Belfast artist Norman Tinker, Perimeter Gallery, Belfast. 338-0555. Through Sunday.
"From the Heart!" new work in fiber, clay, mixed media and metals by Patty Olds, Nan Kilbourn-Tara, Natasha Kempers-Cullen and Judith Barker, Markings Gallery, Bath. markingsgallery.com. Through March 31.
"Lovecraft: A Darker Key," group show, graphite and ink drawings, photography, sculpture and more, Sanctuary Tattoo and Art Gallery, Portland. sanctuarytattoo.com. Through May 1.
Tom Curry, new work, Gleason Fine Art, Portland. gleasonfineart.com. Through March 29.
"Spring!", work from Henry Isaacs, Anne Ireland, Andrea Peters, Karen Tusinski and Carole Hanson, Gleason Fine Art, Portland. gleasonfineart.com. Through April 26.
"Paintings and Prints" by Laurie Hadlock and Carrie Lonsdale, Thos. Moser Showroom, Freeport. thosmoser.com. Through April 15.
"Looking In | Looking Out," art installation by Amy Jorgensen, Coleman Burke Gallery at Port City Music Hall, Portland. colemanburke.com. Through March 23.
"Afterthoughts," by Kalaisha Watrous, found ephemera with watercolor painting, pen and ink drawing, photography and embroidery. The Green Hand Bookshop, Portland. 253-6808. Through April 3.
"47 Years at the Super Bowl: What It Means to Be in the Never Missed a Super Bowl Club," objects from the personal collection of Don Crisman, who has attended every Super Bowl, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk. brickstoremuseum.org. Through March 29.
Melissa Thornton, oil and pastel paintings, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. savorymainedining.com. Through March 18.
"Bad (expletive)," photographs by Melonie Bennett documenting night clubs and a party cruise with Kid Rock, PhoPa Gallery, Portland. 317-6721. Through March 29.
Paintings by Harlow Tuesday Group, works by six Kennebec Valley Art Association artists, Harlow on the Circle Lobby Gallery, Augusta. harlowgallery.org. Through April 4.
Bess Cutler, abstract figure drawings, Doo Hair Salon, Kittery. 439-4009. Through April 14.
"Confluence," art by Noriko Sakanishi, June Fitzpatrick Gallery at MECA, Portland. 699-5083. Through March 22.
"Double Vision," photography and painting by Jim and Fran Townsend, Monkitree, Gardiner. monkitree.com. Through March 29.
"[email protected]," group exhibit of Addison Woolley Gallery artists, 3Fish Gallery, Portland. addisonwoolley.com. Through March 29.
"Tinder," Maine stories by Salt fall 2012 graduates in writing, radio, photography and multimedia, The Frontier, Brunswick. explorefrontier.com. Through April 29.
"A Stitch in Time," drawings by Gergana Rupchina, Harmon's & Barton's Gallery, Portland. harmonsbartons.com. Through March 30.
Barbara Bean and Jackie Melissas, Gallery Framing, Brunswick. galleryframinginc.com. Through March 28.
Claire Bigbee, paintings, Wells Public Library. 646-8181. Through March 30.
"Resilient Spring," Sukie Curtis, Marcia Feller, Anne Macleod, Chris Nielsen and Bill Tomsa, Yarmouth Frame Shop and Gallery. yarmouthframeandgallery.com. Through May 30.
"Ongoing: A Multi-Media Exhibit," March show of gallery artists working in paint, pottery and glass, Richard Boyd Gallery, Peaks Island. richardboydpottery.com. Through March 29.
5th annual "44N 69W: Radius Belfast," work from potters, painters, welders, woodcarvers, mobile makers, sculptors and knitters, Aarhus Gallery, Belfast. aarhusgallery.com. Through March 30.
"Constellation Vacation," Maine Artist Collective, Constellation Gallery, Portland. constellationart.com. Through March 25.
"Inspirations from the Cape," paintings, photography and ceramics by established and emerging artists, The DaVinci Experience Art Gallery, Falmouth. Through April 21.
"Layers," ceramic sculptures and wall tiles by Jonathan Mess, also featuring acrylics by Holly Brooks and new works by several members of the collective, Saccarappa Art Collective, Westbrook. 591-7300. Through April 10.
"Body as Art," black-and-white photographs by Antje Roitzsch and Deborah Cautela, Camden Public Library. 236-3440. Through March 30.
Richard Field, new paintings, Lyceum Gallery, Lewiston. lyceumgallery.com. Through March 30.
"Perigord: Moods and Memory," encaustic paintings by Cheslye Ventimiglia, Daunis Fine Jewelry, Portland. 773-6011. Through April 29.
"Your Brain on Art," focusing on raising awareness of brain safety, brain injury and recovery and chronic pain, presented by Engine in collaboration with the University of New England Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences, Engine, Biddeford Arts. feedtheengine.org. Through April 5.
"Captured in Fabric," Nancy Morgan, Vance and Anne Morgan Gallery, Kittery. 439-3800. Through March 29.
"Worldview," third installation of "Maine Women Pioneers III" University of New England (Art Gallery), Portland. une.edu/artgallery. Through May 12.
"Celebrate Student Art," RSU 23 art show, Saco Museum. dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. Through April 19.
"The New Landscape," works by Lydia Badger, Hilary Irons and Erik Weisenburger, Rose Contemporary, Portland. rosecontemporary.com. Through April 19.
"Marching Forth," group show by Greenhut artists, Greenhut Galleries, Portland. greenhutgalleries.com. Through March 29.
"Still Points of the Turning World," contemporary photographers, Maine Jewish Museum, Portland. mainejewishmuseum.org. Through April 25.
"Exploring Visions," gouache, acrylic, pastels and ink works by Loretta Turner, Dogfish Cafe, Portland. 253-5400. Through April 27.
Art Openings
"Worldview," third installation of "Maine Women Pioneers III," University of New England (Art Gallery), Portland. une.edu/artgallery. Opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
New works by Ilya Askinazi and "Ancient Light" by Brenton Hamilton, Elizabeth Moss Gallery, Falmouth. elizabethmossgalleries.com. Through April 20. Opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Annual juried student exhibition, University of Southern Maine (Art Gallery), Gorham. usm.maine.edu/gallery. Through April 3. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
"Higher Forms of Art," annual showcase of high school artists, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Through March 30. Opening reception, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Studio Theatre of Bath presents "Moon Over Buffalo," seeking four men and four women, performances are May 17-26, Chocolate Church Arts Center (Curtis Room Annex), Bath. 522-9954. 2 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday.
Lake Region Community Theatre presents "Gypsy," classic American musical. many roles available, performances are June 21-23 and June 28-30 at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Stevens Brook Elementary School, Bridgton. lrctme.org. 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Fenix Theatre Company's "Romeo and Juliet," come with memorized Shakespeare molologue under 2 minutes long, summer performances, East End School, Portland. fenixtheatre.com. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday; 6 to 9 p.m. March 17.
Snowlion Repertory Company presents "The Freaks Club," musical, experienced actors only, auditions by appointment only, performances are June 13-23 at Portland Stage Company Studio Theater in Portland, Studio 408, South Portland. 518-9305. 5 to 9 p.m. March 17.
Fundraiser for Arts and Crafts, craft beers, food and art, Fish Bones American Grill, Lewiston, $100. laarts.org. 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Book sale, to benefit the library book fund, Camden Public Library. 236-3440. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Bid Alzheimer's Goodbye Auction, music from Cathaus, silent and live auctions, benefits Alzheimer's research, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough, $50. alz.org/maine. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
"The Price Is Right," benefits Class of 2014, Windham High School, $10. 892-1810, Ext. 387. 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Spring Fling Book Fair, Falmouth Memorial Library. falmouth.lib.me.us. 4 to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Lucky Leprechaun 5K Road Race, benefits Go! Malawi, Trackside Station, Rockland, $15. 691-3510. 9:45 a.m. March 17 for walkers, 10:10 a.m. for runners.
St. Patrick's Day Bowling for Kid's Sake, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters, for teams and individuals, Spare Time Bowling, Portland. 773-5437. 2 to 5 p.m. March 17.
Books and Authors
Kieran Shields, author of "A Study in Revenge," South Portland Public Library. 767-7660. southportlandlibrary.com. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Susan Lebel Young, author of "Food Fix: Ancient Nourishment for Modern Hungers," Falmouth Memorial Library. falmouth.lib.me.us. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Marianne Branch, author of seven poetry collections including "The Book of Hours," University of Southern Maine (Woodbury Campus Center), Portland, free. 780-8393. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Dorothy Freeman, author of "Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: A People's Garden," Lithgow Public Library, Augusta. lithgow.lib.me.us. 10 a.m. Saturday.
Classical Music
"Die Fledermaus," operetta by Johann Strauss Jr., conducted by Robert Lehmann, with the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra, University of Southern Maine (Russell Hall), Gorham, $10 to $21. usm.maine.edu/theatre. 5 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Portland Rossini Club, works by Mozart, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and Stamitz, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, $5 to $10, students free. rossiniclub.org. 3 p.m. Sunday.
Oratorio Chorale, Dvorak's "Mass in D," Davies' "Prayers from the Ark" and other pieces, Falmouth Congregational Church, $20 advance, $25 door. oratoriochorale.org. 3 p.m. Sunday.
Portland Conservatory of Music Noonday Concerts, Musica de Filia Womens' Choir, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Portland, free. 775-3356. 12:15 p.m. Thursday.
DaPonte String Quartet, "Colourists" concert, Haydn, Debussy and Stravinsky, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Thomaston, $20, under 21 free. DaPonte.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, 7:30 p.m. Friday; Portland Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Midcoast Presbyterian Church, Topsham, 3 p.m. March 17.
Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Cumston Hall, Monmouth, $5 to $15. asomaine.org. Thirties pops concert and performance of "Peter and the Wolf," narrated by Suzanne Nance of MPBN, 7 p.m. Saturday.
The 2013 Longfellow Choral Festival, works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $9 to $25. porttix.com. 4 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. March 17.
USM Wind Ensemble, University of Southern Maine (Corthell Concert Hall), Gorham, $3 to $6. usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice. 2 p.m. March 17.
Bay Chamber Concerts presents pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii performing works by Debussy and Chopin, Rockport Opera House, $10 to $45. baychamberconcerts.org.
2:30 p.m. March 17.
Open Mic Comedy Night, Slainte, Portland, 21-plus. slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m. Thursday.
Comedy Show with High Register Sean, Club Texas, Auburn, $7, 21-plus. clubtexas.info. 7 p.m. Friday.
Scottish country dancing, new dancers welcome, no experience necesary, Community House, Kennebunkport, donation. 839-8637. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday and March 17.
Family Dance, live fiddle music, dances taught, Bath Dance Works, Bath, $3, $12 per family. 522-3900. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Port City Swing Dance, music by Maine Swingin' DJs, Woodfords Club, Portland, $10. portcityswing.com. Lessons at 8 p.m., dance at 9 p.m. Friday.
"Rock around the World," music and dances from many countries, hors d'oeuvres, raffle and silent auction, benefits Portland's Multicultural Center, Italian Heritage Center, Portland, $25 advance, $30 door. 874-8135. 7 to 11 p.m. Friday.
A Glitzy Gala, an evening of belly dance featuring Ashley Lopez, Mayo Street Arts, Portland, $10 advance, $12 door. mayostreetarts.org. 8 p.m. Saturday.
Classic Film Series, "Gaslight," ogunquitperformingarts.org/arts, Dunaway Center, Ogunquit, free. 2 p.m. Sunday.
"The Invisible War," Oscar-nominated documentary, Stevens Brook Elementary School, Bridgton, free. tcmhs.org. 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Courtroom Dramas Film Series, "A Few Good Men" (1992), Patten Free Library, Bath, free. patten.lib.me.us. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
"Girl Model," documentary focusing on the modeling business, with filmmakers Ashley Sabin and David Redmon, Space, Portland, $7. space538.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Winter/Spring Film Series, "Temple Grandin," starring Claire Danes, York Public Library, free. york.lib.me.us. 3 p.m. March 17.
Food and Drink
Maine Restaurant Week, statewide, discounted meals at participating restaurants and special events. mainerestaurant week.com. Ends Sunday.
For Children
Mostly Puppets Festival, Michael Lane Trautman in "King Pong's Ping Pong Rodeo," Mayo Street Arts, Portland, $4 to $8. mayostreetarts.org. 2 p.m. Sunday; Masque Theater's, "This World, the Next, and Then the Peach Orchard," 2 p.m. March 17.
"Play Me A Story," interactive theater performance and workshop, for kids ages 4 to 10, Portland Stage Company, Portland, $15. portlandstage.org. 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Southern Maine monthly bluegrass jam, Roost Function Hall, Buxton, $7. 232-1528. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Jewel, singer-songwriter's "Greatest Hits Tour," Holly Williams opens, Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $35 to $43, $102 Gold Circle. porttix.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Rosanne Cash, singer-songwriter, Jonathan's Restaurant, Ogunquit, $60. jonathansrestaurant.com. 7 p.m. Sunday.
The Chris Klaxton Trio, Engine, Biddeford Arts, $6 advance, $8 door. feedtheengine.org. 1 p.m. Sunday.
Meteroa, folk and blues to Celtic, Harbor Square Gallery, Rockland, $10. harborsquaregallery.com. 1 p.m. Sunday.
Soulfly, metal, with Incite, Lody Kong and Dead Season, Asylum, Portland, $18, 18-plus. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m. Sunday.
J Jones, R&B/rap, with Violently Ill and Dynamo-P, Entricut and Grave Stranger, Geno's Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. 10 p.m. Sunday.
Willie J. Laws Band, blues, Time Out Pub, Rockland, $10. 593-9336. 7 p.m. Monday.
Goitse, Irish music, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland, $15. stlawrencearts.org. 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Jazz Cabaret Concert, instrumental jazz combos and big band, Fryeburg Academy (Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center), $5 to $8. fryeburgacademy.org/pac. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Pine Tree Coastal Winds, Freeport community concert band, benefits Carol Kaplan Fuel Assistance Fund, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport, donation. 865-4747. 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Goitse, Irish music, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, South Carthage, $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Jonathan Edwards, singer-songwriter, with Tom Snow and the Bates Crosstones and Manic Optimists, Bates College (Olin Arts Center), Lewiston, $20 advance, $25 door. batestickets.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
March Music Series, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. savorymainedining.com. Hurry Down Sunshine, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; Peter Alexander, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Mike Doughty, alt-rock singer-songwriter, One Longfellow Square, Portland, $20 advance, $25 door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. Friday.
James Montgomery Band, blues, Jonathan's Restaurant, Ogunquit, $17.50. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m. Friday.
Dar Williams, singer-songwriter, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, $25 advance, $30 door. boothbayoperahouse.com. 8 p.m. Friday.
The Holy Mackerels, Tugs Pub, Southport Island. 633-3830. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.
The Stray Birds, folk and Americana, part of "Waltzing for Dreamers" series, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, free. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m. Friday.
Jerrod Niemann, country, Asylum, Portland, $25 advance, $28 door, 18-plus. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m. Friday.
Ted & Bobby, bluegrass, with The Oshima Brothers, Congregational Church, Phippsburg, $6 to $10. 389-1770. 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Caroline Cotter and Riley Coyote, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford, $8. theoakandtheax.com. 8 p.m. Friday.
Minus the Bear and Circa Survive, indie rock, with Now, Now, State Theatre, Portland, $20 advance, $25 door. statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.
Gary Peck, folk-rock covers, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, Sanford, $10, $25/family. 324-3191. 7 p.m. Saturday.
St. Patrick's Concert, with flutist Rachael Barter, pianist Warren King and vocalists Danielle Mills, David O'Brien, Schuyler White and Owen Whit, Christ Church, Kennebunk, $7 to $10. 985-4494. 4 p.m. Saturday.
Music in March, Jud Caswell, Topsham Public Library. topshamlibrary.org. 2 p.m. Saturday.
Hattie Simon Trio, jazz, Engine, Biddeford Arts, $6 advance, $8 door. feedtheengine.org. 8 p.m. Saturday.
Portland Ovations presents Voices of Afghanistan, traditional ensemble with musicians from central Asia and Afghanistan, Hannaford Hall, USM, Portland, $32. portlandovations.org. 8 p.m. Saturday.
Jonathan Byrd, singer-songwriter, Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath, $12 advance, $15 door. chocolatechurcharts.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Castlebay: "The Shamrock Shore," concert of traditional Irish music, Jewett Auditorium, Augusta, $5 to $10, 12 and under free. 621-3551. 2 p.m. March 17.
The Squid Jiggers annual St. Patrick's Day show, Celtic and maritime folk duo, benefits Good Shepherd Food Bank, DaVinci's Eatery, Lewiston, $15. 782-2088. 7 p.m. March 17.
St. Patrick's Day celebration, Miss Portland Diner, Portland. missportlanddiner.com. Bagpipe music, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17; Joe Markley, 5 to 9 p.m. March 17.
Weekly bird walk, with COA student naturalist Anna Stunkel, College of the Atlantic (George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History), Bar Harbor, free. 288-5395. Meet at north entrance, 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Special Events
Bath Antiques Show, 50 dealers, Bath Middle School, $4. 443-8983. bathantiquesshows.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Stars on Ice, with Dorothy Hamill and Kurt Browning, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, $25 to $130. theciviccenter.com. 4 p.m. Sunday. Metropolitan Opera Live in HD,
Wagner's "Parsifal," encore screening, Strand Theatre, Rockland, $15 to $27. rocklandstrand.com. Noon Tuesday.
Port Veritas Spoken Word Series, poet Rachel McKibbens and poetry slam, Bull Feeney's, Portland, $15. 357-7678. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
"NPilar Live," analog radio program hosted by Pilar Nadal and Anne Buckwalter, "A Frank Conversation About Making Things" will be recorded in front of a studio audience, Space, Portland, free, all ages. space538.org. 6 p.m. Wednesday.
MOOSE (Maine Organization of Storytelling Enthusiasts), featuring Katy Rydell with "Almost Spring," Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium, $5. moosetellers.ning.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Poetry reading by Marianne Branch, recipient of a Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, University of Southern Maine (Woodbury Campus Center), Portland, free. 228-8393. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
French Sing-Along, presented by The Franco-American Collection at USM Lewiston/Auburn, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston/Auburn College, Lewiston. 753-6545. 1:15 p.m. Friday.
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, Zandonai's "Francesca Da Rimini," University of Maine (Collins Center for the Arts), Orono, $18 to $28. collinscenterforthearts.com. Noon Saturday.
Lowry's Lodge Monthly Poetry Series, with Bruce Spang and Heather Day, Saccarappa Art Collective, Westbrook, $3. 591-7300. 7 p.m. Saturday.
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, Zandonai's "Francesca Da Rimini," Fryeburg Academy (Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center), $18 to $26. fryeburgacademy.org/pac. Noon Saturday.
Children's book sale, Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland Center. 829-2215. 9 a.m. to Noon Saturday.
Freeport Lioness-Lions presents "Thank You for Being a Friend," variety show, Freeport Performing Arts Center, $3 to $10. 865-9523. 7 p.m. Saturday.
Art supply swap and sale, Waterfall Arts, Belfast. waterfallarts.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, Zandonai's "Francesca Da Rimini," Strand Theatre, Rockland, $15 to $23. rocklandstrand.com. Noon Saturday.
St. Patrick's Parade, progresses to Maine State Pier, Portland Fish Pier. irishofmaine.org. Noon March 17.
The Band of the Scots Guards, with Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of The Black Watch, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, $20 to $38. theciviccenter.com. 4 p.m. March 17.
Irish breakfast, St. Patrick's Day celebration, live music all day, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 8 a.m. March 17; Portland Fire Dept. Drums and Bagpipes, 11 a.m.
Kevin Farley, the Irish Music Guy, "Ireland to Hollywood," Irish music and lore in the movies, Clay Hill Farm Restaurant, Cape Neddick, $10, a la carte menu. clayhillfarm.com. 5 to 7 p.m. March 17.
Maine Red Claws, NBA Development League affiliate of the NBA Boston Celtics, Portland Exposition Building, $6 to $30. nba.com/dleague/maine. Vs. Canton, 1 p.m. Sunday; vs. Fort Wayne, 7 p.m. Thursday.
Portland Pirates, AHL affiliate of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, $15 to $20. portlandpirates.com. Vs. Adirondack, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Vs. Wilkes Barre/Scranton, 7 p.m. Saturday.
"A Song At Twilight," funny and poignant play by Noel Coward, Portland Stage Company, $34 to $44. portlandstage.org. 2 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 7:30 p.m. Friday; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. March 17.
Kennebunk High School Visual and Performing Arts presents "Guys and Dolls," musical, Kennebunk High School (Economos Auditorium), $9. 985-1110, Ext. 3141. 2 p.m. Sunday.
Good Theater presents Amy Herzog's "4000 Miles," two outsiders find their way in today's world, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland, $15 to $25. goodtheater.com. 2 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. March 17. Runs through March 30.
"Almost, Maine," romantic comedy, College of the Atlantic (Gates Center), Bar Harbor, free. 288-5015. 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona," romantic comedy, Bates College (Schaeffer Theatre), Lewiston, $3 to $6. batestickets.com. 2 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Aqua City Actor's Theatre presents "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", Edward Albee's Tony Award-winning drama, Waterville Opera House, $10 to $12. operahouse.org. 2 p.m. Sunday.
Lincoln County Community Theater presents "HMS Pinafore," Gilbert and Sullivan musical, Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, $5 to $12. atthelincoln.org. 2 p.m. Sunday.
"The 7 Person Chair Pyramid High Wire Act," play by Donna Oblongata, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford, $7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Penobscot Theatre Company presents "Wit," one-act Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, Bangor Opera House, $22 to $26. penobscottheatre.org. 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 5 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. March 17. Runs through March 31.
Gorham High School Theatre Program presents "Oklahoma!", Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, McCormack Performing Arts Center, Gorham High School, $6 to $10. 839-5754. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. March 17. Runs through March 24.
Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables," adapted and directed by Al Miller, The Theater Project, Brunswick, $12. theaterproject.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. March 17. Runs through March 24.
Snowlion Repertory Company presents "A Child's Guide to Innocence," drama about three generations of Italian-American women, University of New England (Ludcke Auditorium), Portland, $18 to $20. snowlionrep.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. March 17. Runs through March 24.
"Time Stands Still," explores the romantic and professional relationship of a photojournalist and a war correspondent, The Public Theatre, Lewiston, $5 to $18. thepublictheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. March 17. Runs through March 24.
Rosie Rimjob's Burlesque, in the theme of Shakespeare, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford, $10 advance, $12 door. theoakandtheax.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.
Fiddlehead Art & Science Center presents "Annie Jr.," musical, Gray-New Gloucester High School, Gray, $6 to $9. fiddleheadcenter.org. 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. March 17. Runs through March 24.
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Laraine Newman And Cast Of Baby Boomers Star In Girls Season 38
What would a 65-year-old Hannah Horvath be like? According to original SNL cast member, Girls fan and (non-porn) parody star Laraine Newman, about the same. The self-proclaimed love letter to the show also features Wendie Malick, Mindy Sterling (from Austin Powers) and Martin Starr as a younger proto-Adam.


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Ashley Benson on 'How I Met Your Mother' Clip
What would Caleb think?! Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson is set to guest star on the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother on Monday January 21, and a sneak peek was just released! On the show, Ashley will play the much younger love interest of Ted (Josh Radnor) who takes him out on an exciting night on the town. There's a near decade age difference between the two, so Ted feels like he has no idea what's going on during their date.
First, they start off getting some "hipster" food at a food truck, then roller skate off to a show. Then, Ash's character shows just how young her character is by calling Ted (who is only in his mid-30s) and "old man." We have a feeling Ashley's character ISN'T the mother. Fun fact, Ashley's PLL co-star Lucy Hale also guest starred on HIMYM back in 2007 on an episode called "First Time in New York."
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Summer is here, and YOUR Space Coast Barry Alumni Chapter wants you to enjoy it and to, above all, be safe.
Join the Barry Space Coast Alumni Chapter and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for a summer safety event.
Learn about:
- Pool and Beach Safety
- Securing your vehicles
- Keeping your home safe when you go on vacation
- Child Safety
Saturday, June 22, 2013
2:30pm to 5:00 pm
Pizza Gallery and Grill
2250 Town Center Avenue
Viera, FL 32940
(321) 633-0397
Enjoy some food and fun, and learn a little about summer safety with your alumni team!
To register, visit: http://spacecoastsummersafety2013.eventbrite.com, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or phone (305) 899-3175.
Please contact Joanne Longo, Space Coast Chapter President, at email@example.com
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Team Canada putting pedal to the medal vs. Norway
There will be no Golden Goal on Thursday and, frankly, no real need for much offence at all from the latest superstar edition of Team Canada.
But four years after Sidney Crosby made the gold-medal game in Vancouver one of the most memorable in Canadian hockey history, the road to repeat is about to begin.
The new chapter starts Thursday against Norway, about as soft a landing as coach Mike Babcock's squad could ask for heading into the rapid-fire Olympic tournament.
Don't expect a hungry bunch of Canadian snipers to show any mercy to their overmatched opponents in Game 1. Nor will they let up against another soft squad, Austria, the following night.
"I don't think you ever want to take the foot off the gas," Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty said. "We don't want to embarrass teams or anything, but at the same time, the goal differential (for tie-breaking purposes) is huge.
"We need to be putting pucks to the net and we've got to be keeping them out of ours. We're not going to take the foot off the pedal, we're just going to keep going."
While a strong start isn't crucial in pool play, it can't hurt either. And with the Canadian team anxious to shed its perceived inability to win the Olympic tournament on the larger international ice surface, expect Crosby and company to come out flying.
After naming Carey Price his starting goaltender and indicating that another Hab, P.K. Subban, will likely sit for the opener, Babcock sounded like a thoroughbred trainer ready to open the barn door.
"Our players probably didn't want to listen to me today, they probably wanted to play today, to be honest with you," Babcock said following a brisk 55-minute practice. "Let's get playing. Let's find out if we're any good."
It will be two games in 24 hours, albeit against weak opponents. At least the Canadians will get a chance to adapt to the time zone and the vast ice surface without the challenge of a true contender.
It will be the second consecutive Olympics that the Canadians have met Norway in a preliminary-round contest following an 8-0 thrashing in Vancouver. All told, Canada has outscored Norway 37-3 in four Olympic meetings.
The players believe the best way to get up to cruising altitude is when the puck drops for real.
"It's time for us to go play and stop talking about everything," Jonathan Toews, captain of the reigning Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks, said following Wednesday's practice. "Just show what we can do — for each other and for the world watching.
"We've gone through a lot of technical and our systems stuff the last few days and I think we're just excited to make it work and go out there and play. We know we will get better and better as the tournament goes on."
With just three practices — and one of those the night they flew from North America — there hasn't been time to accomplish a great deal, though not because of a lack of effort on Babcock's part.
Wednesday's training session appeared scripted down to the minute with an emphasis on breakout plays and special teams, both five-on-four and five-on-three. It also appeared as though the coaching staff was working on getting more use of the international-sized playing surface. Canada, as you can expect to hear on a near-continuous loop over the next 11 days, has not won Olympic gold outside North America in more than six decades (1952 in Oslo).
Babcock is stressing getting the puck away from the boards, where shots have far less chance for success than they do in NHL rinks.
"I've seen some organizational improvements," Babcock said. "I don't know if you know, these players are pretty good. The puck sails around pretty good.
"Our game plan is really simple: We've got to get everyone so they don't think. We don't want players thinking, we want them playing."
It certainly appeared to be a loose bunch of Canadians at practice Wednesday and one anxious to set the stage for the next golden goal.
"This time, I think we know that pressure is there, but we're a little bit more loose, a little bit more talkative, a little bit more energetic in the room," Toews said. "We can just go out there and try to upset the Russians if we have the chance. That home-soil pressure is on them this time."
Mike Babcock was patrolling the Olympic practice rink like an old USSR drill officer Wednesday.
Barking orders and going through a wide array of drills, he had no shortage of assistants to help ensure the incredibly talented group of Canadian players were kept in line.
It's clear the Detroit Red Wings/Team Canada coach is big on delegating as Ken Hitchcock (St. Louis), Lindy Ruff (Dallas), Claude Julien (Boston) and Ralph Krueger all have well-defined roles.
"Hitch and Ralph Krueger are responsible for the pre-scouts, Lindy runs the D and does the power-play, Claude Julien's running our penalty kill and he's standing next to me sharing information on the bench," Babcock said. "The whole thing is, everybody's involved in anything.
"We have big debates, lots of fun and lots of laughs. We try to get better by learning from each other."
Babcock's success in Detroit is well-documented, and so far the players here have the utmost respect for him.
"I love him as a coach," Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty said. "He really gets to the point with things. He expects a lot out of us."
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Shares of IBM (NYSE:IBM) slumped in after-hours trade Wednesday as investors digested a weaker-than-expected full-year outlook and a sharp decline in sales in emerging markets.
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Revenue for the three-month period ended Sept. 30 slumped 4% to $23.7 billion from $24.7 billion a year ago, missing the Street's view of $24.75 billion.
The quarter was marked by weakness in China, with sales in the company's growth markets dipping 9% and falling by 15% in China alone, as well as a sharp 17% revenue decline to $3.2 billion in IBM's hardware segment and a 4% decrease in its services business.
A 5% dip in Asia-Pacific revenues and a slight 1% decline in the Americas offset a modestly rebounding market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Yet, the company said it continues to anticipate non-GAAP fiscal 2013 earnings of "at least" $16.25, which beats average analyst expectations by a penny when excluding a second-quarter charge related to layoffs from earlier this year.
"We are taking action to improve execution in our growth markets unit and in the elements of our hardware businesses that are under performing," IBM CEO Ginni Rometty said in a statement.
The blue-chip PC maker reported net income of $4.0 billion, or $3.68 a share, during the quarter, which is up about 6% from a year-earlier profit of $3.8 billion, or $3.33 a share.
Excluding one-time items, Armonk, N.Y.-based Big Blue said it earned $3.99 a share, three cents ahead of average analyst estimates in a Thomson Reuters poll.
IBM, which fired hundreds people earlier this year in an effort to streamline and cut costs, says it remains confident it will be able to achieve at least $20 operating EPS in 2015.
Shares of IBM fell 3% to $180.99 late Wednesday.


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In an episode like never before, the world watched last week as not one, but two contestants quit the game of Survivor: Nicaragua.
The decision was shocking because the game was getting close to the end. In a new interview with E! Online, the quitters Kelly "Purple" Shinn, a 20-year-old nursing student, and NaOnka Mixon, a 27-year-old PE teacher, defend their decisions to quit the game. If you're expecting any regret or remorse from these two, don't hold your breath. NaOnka also makes it clear she has zero regret about her behavior on the show.
Excerpts from their interview with E! below –
How do you respond to those who call your quitting a slap in the face to Survivor?
"Purple" Kelly Shinn: I'm sorry to everyone who thinks that, but at the same time I was so physically ill—afterwards, I was treated for parasites and low blood pressure. [Editor's note: Aw, poor baby.]
NaOnka Mixon: I played the game exactly the way I said I would at the beginning: I would lie, cheat and steal, I would be faker than faux fur, I would pretend to be your friend and stab you in the back. I lived up to that.
NaOnka, do you have any regrets about your behavior on the show?
N: Nooooo! I will not apologize for stealing the food or talking about Kelly B.'s leg, or taking Fabio's socks, or any other crazy antic I did. That was just my character on the show. If you're playing a game for a million dollars you're gonna do whatever it takes, too. It's just that I [had to] go and be a little gangster about it.
Do you think you were justified going on the reward instead of Holly, when you were quitting the game?
N: There was no way in the world that I was giving up my spot. [I was] going out with a bang. If Holly wants to go ahead and take the rice, cool. You're going to be here, I'm not.
Do you think you deserve to sit on the jury?
N: Hell yeah. I played the hell out of that game and made it past the merge. The game we played was a hard game—it was just under harsh conditions. I really don't give a damn about what anybody has to say about me and Purple Kelly being on the jury. Obviously [the earlier castoffs'] game wasn't strong enough, because they didn't form an alliance or they should've researched the game a bit more to make it further. We get to vote for who gets the million, so f–k 'em.
PK: We went through everything that everyone else had gone through: the rainy nights, absolutely every little thing together. We weren't away from that at any point. Why separate us when we have been just as much a part of Survivor: Nicaragua as everyone else? As far as others who have never been a part of Survivor but would love to…keep trying? [Editor's note: Headdesk.]
What was your reaction to Alina crying while you checked out?
N: Alina is a drama queen! She was upset because Purple Kelly outlasted her, and that's what she gets—she got played!
NaOnka, did you realize you were offending Sash at Tribal when you said you were the last African American player in the game?
N: Does he look all black? He has a little bit of black in him. When the camera panned to him, I started cracking up because I thought that was hilarious. Sash has part Jamaican in him. I am Negro, there is a difference.
NaOnka, did you experience any repercussions when you returned home? I heard there was a movement to get you fired from your job.
N: The YMCA does not fire people. What I did in this game has nothing to do with my real life, it has nothing to do with my job. People who try to compare how I make my money with the game I played are ignorant. It's completely ridiculous. I knew when I was playing that game what I was gonna have to deal with, and I knew it was gonna be on TV.
When it comes to the criticism and complaints that NaOnka and Kelly should not be allowed to sit on the jury after quitting the game, Jeff Probpst agree and calls that decision a tough pill to swallow in an interview with LATimes. Probst adds, "But there was no other decision. The problem was that we had set a precedent. Janu was allowed to stay on the jury and she had a vote. If I'm say, Sash, and I'm in alliance with them and I make it to the end, and I lose by two votes, I'd have a pretty good case that if we did what we did before and let them stay, I would have won."
A new episode of Survivor airs tonight on CBS at 8/7c.


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The current group of third-year graduate students was truly jubilant on Monday, October 22, 2012, as they gathered for the inaugural Qualification Jubilation celebration. The ceremony and festivities marked each student's successful completion of the qualifying exam last summer and their well-deserved receipt of a master's degree.
Members of the third-year students who celebrated their success with "the qual"Holding such an event was initially suggested by Zach Katz, a fifth-year Ph.D. student who is a representative on the Board of Overseers education and student affairs committee. It was then conceptualized by graduate students Jessica Doerner, Julie Nadel, Sara Rouhanifard and Samantha Wilner. They began planning for the event towards the end of their second-year, as they also prepared for the notoriously rigorous exam process. The event name was offered by fellow student Keith Maier. "We brought our ideas to the graduate office and they ran with it," recalled Miss Rouhanifard.
The new event, which will be held annually, also received enthusiastic support from Einstein board chair Dr. Ruth L. Gottesman, and board overseer Nathan Kahn, along with the entire Einstein Board of Overseers, and is sponsored by both the Graduate Division and the Einstein Alumni Association.
Potential Einstein Ph.D. candidates spend the initial years of the graduate program taking graduate courses to build the foundation from which their scientific contributions will be made. Toward the end of their second year, they are required to present their preliminary findings and intended thesis research, defend their scientific knowledge base and demonstrate their capability to begin independent investigations. This process, which includes a written proposal and an oral defense, is collectively known as the qualifying exam or, "the qual." Once students pass their courses and the qual, they are considered Ph.D. candidates.
Jonathan Lai, the students' invited speakerThe evening began with an address by Dr. Victoria Freedman, associate dean for graduate programs and an Einstein Ph.D. graduate from the Class of 1977. She told the students, "Up until this day, even though graduate students are conferred an M.S. degree when they pass the qualifying exam, there hasn't been any recognition of this as an important milestone. However, it is an essential step for our graduate students as they move toward the doctoral degree and it is fitting that we should acknowledge this milestone in a notable way."
Next, Dr. Allen M. Spiegel, the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean, credited dedicated graduate students with some of the most significant scientific contributions made at Einstein. He commended Einstein students' hard work while reminding them that the end of the qualifying exam marks an important beginning. "You have a lot to look forward to. There will be long, hard days and nights, undoubtedly – but know that we all support you, are with you – your P.I.'s, your mentors – and wish you well on the road ahead."
The students' invited speaker, Dr. Jonathan Lai, commented on his own qualifying exam experience, as well as the process of mentoring students through theirs. "When students pass the qualifying exam, I think it's a special time for us mentors."
Dr. Lai, who is assistant professor of biochemistry, also noted how the qualifying exam is the last highly regulated step in the Ph.D. program, through which students demonstrate the self-discipline and skills to explore uncharted territory on their own. He reminded them, "Take your success in this qualification exam as an indication that you will be successful in the future."
The evening's proceedings culminated with 52 students standing before their proud families, friends and mentors to receive their master's degree diplomas. At the reception that followed, students exchanged accounts of their nerve-wracking experiences and posed for photographs with their new degrees.
Ignacio Guerrero Ros summed up what the celebration represented to him and his classmates, noting, "It's so exciting. We have been working so hard and putting in so much effort. To have that acknowledged and be able to celebrate together is really great."
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The SN65LVDS1, SN65LVDS2, and SN65LVDT2 devices are single, low-voltage, differential
line drivers and receivers in the small-outline transistor package. The outputs comply with the
TIA/EIA-644 standard and provide a minimum differential output voltage magnitude of 247 mV into a
100-Ω load at signaling rates up to 630 Mbps for drivers and 400 Mbps for receivers.
When the SN65LVDS1 device is used with an LVDS receiver (such as the SN65LVDT2) in a
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traces or cables at very high rates with very low electromagnetic emissions and power consumption.
The packaging, low power, low EMI, high ESD tolerance, and wide supply voltage range make the
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The SN65LVDS1, SN65LVDS2, and SN65LVDT2 devices are characterized for operation from
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Add the Savannah River Maritime Commission to the list of those whose opposition remains steady, despite the U.S. Corps of Engineers' determination last week that the $652 million is in the country's best interest.
"Our objections still stand," said Dean Moss, chairman of the South Carolina commission, which was created by the S.C. Legislature in 2007 to champion the Palmetto State's dredging, wastewater and navigability interests on the Savannah River.
Moss said the corps' report "changes nothing," and that the legal challenge, which was consolidated with a challenge from environmental groups, is undeterred.
The challenge awaits action from the S.C. Supreme Court, in part, over the issue of whether the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control had the legal authority to grant the corps a dredging permit in November. The Southern Environmental Law Center, representing conservation groups in both states, restated its environmental concerns about the dredging following Wednesday's release of the environmental impact statement and general re-evaluation report.
The corps' report recommended deepening the river from 42 feet to 47 feet and doubled the original five years of environmental monitoring to 10 years. The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is intended to prepare the channel for larger vessels that will use the expanded Panama Canal in 2014.
Sen. Larry Grooms, R-37th Senate District, who serves on the Maritime Commission and chairs the state Senate Transportation Committee, said last Wednesday that he's still against Georgia's deepening plans, in part, because he believes a channel less than 50 feet deep will not accommodate a bi-state Jasper Ocean Terminal.
A news release from the S.C. Senate Transportation Committee last week also stressed the corps' recommendation for a 47-foot depth.
It said the corps had "dealt something of a blow to the Georgia Ports Authority. The GPA sought permission to dredge the Savannah River to 48 feet. In a nod to environmental concerns, the corps today announced that the river could be deepened to just 47 feet."
Business chiefs and ports officials, alongside Georgia political leaders, including Gov. Nathan Deal, hail the corps' determination as a victory for the state's economy.


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Try a little "Chicago nostalgia" after 128 Million the Blackstone has been totally restored. We loved this hotel in the 60's, actually now it's even better. A wonderful historic boutique hotel in the heart of everything.
Discover Chicago, IL from one of the finest historic downtown Chicago hotels, the Renaissance Blackstone, conveniently located next to Grant Park and the downtown Chicago Loop. A star among other Chicago hotels, the Blackstone offers luxury accommodations, and is the perfect place to embark on your explorations of the Magnificent Mile and the city. Renowned celebrities such as Katherine Hepburn, Al Capone and numerous US Presidents have been swayed by the illustrious allure of the Blackstone since 1910. Our marvelous Chicago hotel is housed in an elegantly restored French Beaux-Arts structure, giving an air of grandeur to each of its 332 lavish hotel rooms and suites, and the 12,224 square feet of opulent event space. The famed Chicago Art Institute is just 3 blocks from our front doors. The Field Museum, McCormick Place, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, and the United Center are mere minutes away. Savor the exquisite beauty and majesty of one of the top Chicago hotels, the Renaissance Blackstone.


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Aug 2, 2006 at 9:20 am
I don't think there could possibly be any more I could learn about this car. We have had meets for quite awhile now. I am the organizer for our clob, it's fun though. You should try setting something up for your area, you'd have fun
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Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Individual Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 11
Tickets Available First-Come, First-Served, on CoSport.com at 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Feb 07, 2013, 09:20 EST
FAR HILLS, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CoSport, the leading provider of Olympic Games packages and tickets announced today that individual tickets to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be available starting Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at 12p.m. ET on CoSport.com. In just one year, the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, featuring 17 days of winter sport competition, will open in one of Russia's most unique destinations. Fans interested in attending the Sochi Games also will be able to choose from a variety of packages that combine tickets with hotel stays or hospitality services to make their visit to Sochi all the more convenient and enjoyable.
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Ticket prices start from $22, and a variety of Hotel and Tickets Packages as well as Ticket and Hospitality Pass Packages are available at different price levels.
"Demand is strong now, and we expect it to build throughout the year as availability becomes scarce," said Robert Long, president of CoSport. "There are plenty of options to choose from today, but the best tickets to the best events will go fast – as will availability in the most sought-after hotels. From our most inclusive Hotel and Tickets Packages to individual tickets, CoSport is well-prepared to help meet the unique needs and interests of American fans."
"The Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be a great event and fans of Team USA can trust CoSport to provide them with a wonderful experience," said Lisa Baird, USOC Chief Marketing Officer. "CoSport is both our Authorized Ticket Reseller and a USOC sponsor. Their deep knowledge of Russia, including on the ground staff, provides fans of the U.S. Olympic Team with access to a variety of event tickets, accommodation and hospitality options – and their support is helping prepare our athletes to compete at their best."
Americans interested in individual tickets or packages should first create an account on cosport.com. Physical tickets and seat assignments will be available when the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee initiates this process in early January 2014.
In recognition of Visa's support of the Olympic Games, the USOC and CoSport are proud to accept only Visa for Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games ticket and package purchases.
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Having supported the organization of 16 Olympic Games, CoSport and its sister company Jet Set Sports are the leading providers of Olympic hospitality packages and event tickets in the world. Jet Set Sports provides clients with premium hospitality packages through its VIP Hospitality Programs and Hospitality Management Services. CoSport offers an exciting experience to consumers through its packages, event tickets and hospitality services. The company has been selected by the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee as its Official Supplier of hospitality packages and is an Official Sponsor of seven National Olympic Committees, acting as Authorized Ticket Reseller in Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden and the United States. The company also has been appointed by FIFA and MATCH Hospitality AG as the exclusive sales agent for Australia, Norway, Russia and Sweden for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. For more information, please visit cosport.com.
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Blue-collar comedy comes to Civic Center with Kayla Conn
UPDATE: Tickets are $59.50 or $29.
Ford Arena will host a night of exciting entertainment with three legendary comedians in Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall, along with singer-songwriter Kayla Conn on Sunday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, and can be purchased at the Ford Park box office; all Ticketmaster outlets including HEB on Dowlen Road, the Beaumont Civic Center and the Lake Charles Civic Center; ticketmaster.com; or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are $59.50 or $29.
"I wanted to have an event where I could get a large number of people together for Alzheimer awareness," said event organizer and Beaumont native Susan Conn McCurry. "I want the night to be fun instead of dwelling on the sad news of the disease. I have been affected personally by this disease — my father C.W. Conn Jr. and uncle George Conn have both passed away due to Alzheimer's. Not only is there a need for a cure, but a need for help and facilities for the patient and the caregiver. My goal for this event is to bring awareness and hope that some people may give to the Alzheimer's Association"
Foxworthy is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best selling author of more than 26 books. He's been in numerous movies and hosted several television shows including Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Engvall has also hosted numerous television shows including the game show Lingo for GSN, Country Fried Videos and Mobile Home Disasters for the CMT network. He will voice an animated character in a new show for CMT currently titled Bounty Hunters, which will begin airing in the spring of 2013.
Larry the Cable Guy created the Git-R-Done Foundation and has donated more than $7 million to various charities. Currently, Larry is the host of Only in America With Larry The Cable Guy on the History Channel.
Kayla Conn is a singer, guitarist and songwriter who has been performing since the age of 10, and writing her own music since the age of 12. This year, Kayla has had the honor of joining Gloriana, Love and Theft, and Scotty McCreery on stage. She recently finished her iTunes release and music video "Memory for Two." The song, dedicated to her grandparents, raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and was co-written with Brian White and Karyn Williams. "Memory for Two" can be found on iTunes and YouTube. Kayla's first full length CD, produced by Blake Bollinger, will release this April.
Ford Arena is at 5115 I-10 in Beaumont. For more information, call (409) 951-5400 or view fordpark.com.


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PARIS (AP) — The eurozone is now in its longest ever recession — a stubborn slump that has surpassed even the calamity that hit the region in the financial crisis of 2008-2009.
The European Union statistics office said Wednesday that nine of the 17 EU countries that use the euro are in recession, with France a notable addition to the list. Overall, the eurozone's economy contracted for the sixth straight quarter, shrinking by 0.2 percent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
Though the contraction is an improvement on the previous quarter's 0.6 percent decline, it's another unwelcome report for the single-currency bloc as it grapples with a debt crisis that has prompted governments to slash spending and raise taxes.
"The eurozone is facing a double blow from necessary restructuring of its domestic economy and somewhat disappointing growth in world trade, in particular demand from emerging markets," said Marie Diron, senior economic adviser to Ernst & Young.
This recession is not nearly as deep as the one in 2008-9, which ran for five quarters, but it is now the longest in the 14-year history of the euro. A recession is typically defined as two straight quarters of negative growth.
Austerity measures have inflicted severe economic pain and produced social unrest across the eurozone, where the average unemployment rate is a record 12.1 percent and higher in some places. In Spain, it's 26.7 percent and in Greece 27.2 percent.
Wednesday's report also brought bad news for the wider 27-country EU, which includes non-euro members such as Britain and Poland. The EU too is now in recession after shrinking by a quarterly rate of 0.1 percent in the first quarter, following a 0.5 percent drop in the previous period.
With a population of more than half a billion people, the EU is the world's largest export market. If it remains stuck in reverse, companies in the U.S. and Asia will be hit. Last month, U.S.-based Ford Motor Co. lost $462 million in Europe and called the outlook there "uncertain." McDonald's saw its sales in Europe, the hamburger chain's biggest market outside the U.S., fall 1.1 percent of in the first quarter.
Other major economies have faltered this year but none are in recession. The annualized contraction in the eurozone, based on this quarter's figures, of around 0.9 percent contrasts with the equivalent expansion of the U.S. of 2.5 percent. Meanwhile, China, the world's No. 2 economy, is growing around 8 percent a year.
For many analysts, that discrepancy highlights Europe's flawed economic approach since the end of the financial crisis. Instead of keeping the spending taps on — as the U.S. has largely done — the region concentrated on austerity even though companies and consumers weren't able to plug the gap left by the retrenching state.
However, there have been some recent indications that Europe's leaders are willing to ease up on their adherence to cuts and tax increases at a time of recession. Some countries, for example, are being given more time to meet certain economic and financial targets.
Also, the European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate this month a quarter-point to a record low of 0.50 percent. President Mario Draghi has said the ECB was prepared to flex its muscles further if needed.
Despite the latest relaxation of some deficit-reduction targets — and an easing of concerns over the debt crisis in financial markets — most economists think the eurozone will remain in recession in the second quarter.
Growth is expected to emerge in the second half of the year, but it isn't likely to amount to much. Many economists warn of a lost decade ahead for the eurozone similar to the one endured by Japan, which, like the eurozone, has zigzagged in and out of recession over the past few years. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the last set of available figures, Japan's economy was flat.
The eurozone has been in recession since the fourth quarter of 2011. Initially it was just the countries at the forefront of its debt crisis, such as Greece and Portugal that were contracting.
But the malaise is now spreading to the so-called core countries. Figures released Wednesday showed Germany, Europe's largest economy, grew by a less-than-anticipated quarterly rate of 0.1 percent, largely because of a severe winter.
"The Achilles heel for the German economy right now is the weak demand for investment goods" such as industrial equipment and factory machinery, said Ralf Wiechers, economist for the German Engineering Association.
"No one knows where things are going in Europe."
Germany's paltry growth still allowed it to avoid a recession after orders for the country's high-value goods from its struggling euro neighbors declined.
However, France, Europe's second-largest economy, has not avoided that fate. On the first anniversary of Francois Hollande becoming president, figures showed that the country's economy contracted by a quarterly rate of 0.2 percent for the second quarter running.
"The eurozone countries are our main clients and our main suppliers," French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said.
This marks the third time that France has been in recession since 2008, when a banking crisis pushed the global economy into its deepest contraction since World War II.
Guillaume Cairou, CEO of the consultancy Didaxis and president of France's Club of Entrepreneurs, said the news that the country is in recession merely confirms the difficulties its businesses have long experienced.
"The situation of companies on the ground is grave and more serious today than in 2008," Cairou said in a written statement.
Pylas contributed from London. Geir Moulson in Berlin and David McHugh in Frankfurt also contributed to this story.