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I really had to restrain myself from including six or seven exclamation points after that title because really, there are so many truly abominable remakes out there that it's hard not to get rather worked up about it. How can I limit myself to just 15?
But because of the vast quantities of potential candidates there are a few rules here: 1) the group/singer has to be at least relatively well-known with a top-40 song to their credit. I'm very partial to overly-exposed female pop singers such as Jessica Simpson and Lindsey Lohan. 2) it has to be a serious attempt to remake the song, none of this "Tiny Tim sings Sonny and Cher" garbage (and I swear that's not made up). That's just too darn easy, it's shooting fish in a barrel and 3) it has to be a song that is inherently great enough to create a certain level of expectation in the audience. I mean go ahead and remake any song by Paris Hilton, whose going to really care?
In case you're wondering I do have a list of the best cover songs just to, you know, show that I can be kind as well as ruthless.
On with the songs.
1. Britney Spears "I Love Rock and Roll"
Now what really chaps my cookies here isn't so much Ms. Spears' persona, her crazy parenting, her apparent desire to make sure we all know what her stomach looks like or even her complete inability to sing without that helium-induced flagellation of hers--no, what really gets me with this song is the fact that Britney Spears has never ever ever sung rock and roll.
She loves rock and roll? The pop tart queen? Really? Nice try but not likely.
2. Joan Jett "Crimson and Clover"
And I mention this just to show that what goes around comes around. While Joan Jett and the Blackhearts recorded "I Love Rock and Roll" (and here I should take a slight musical detour to mention that it was first recorded by The Arrows in the 70s, then sadly recorded by Jett and some other guy--I forget who--who then finally got her act together and recorded it in style in 1982 with her band the Blackhearts finally showing us how a proper cover is to be done).
Where was I? Oh yes, they gave us this beauty of a song (despite the efforts of Crazy Brit to ruin it: see #1 on list) and those crazy Blackhearts really should have stuck to what they knew best. That is (in case they're unsure) rock and roll.
Not mellow-tripped-out-60s-psychedelic songs like "Crimson and Clover." It's really more suited to Tommy James who originally sung it to chart-topping success in 1968 or 1969. Not that I liked it in it's original form anyway, I would have thought that a re-recording could only improve on this dismal ballad. I was wrong.
3. Elvis Presley "Hey Jude"
In case you were wondering this song marks the point in Elvis' career where he officially and completely "jumped the shark." I would assume his decision to preform this song could be used as evidence in a court of law that he was, in fact, mired in addictions and had lost touch with reality.
"Hey Jude" is so perfect, so exquisite, that even Elvis Himself couldn't touch it and one would have thought that at this point in his career he would have realized that. When you listen to the King's recording not only is it lacking the depth and resonance of Lennon and McCartney's magnum opus but it highlights the toll life was taking on The King of Rock and Roll. He should have just quit after "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You." It was all downhill from there. All kidding aside it's kind of sad if you think about it.
4. Jon Bon Jovi "Respect"
Yup, you read that right. It's one thing to be Elvis Presley and think you can take on a Beatles song. It's completely another to be a long-haired 80s rocker and dare something so bold. One can only assume that this cowboy's steel horse wasn't enough of a thrill and he decided to get in touch with his African American-feminine side when he tried to channel the undisputed Queen of Soul. You know, what cracks me up with this list is the sheer audacity of these singers to think that they can touch what has already achieved perfection.
Seriously--can you think of a song that has been more uniquely and perfectly performed to the point that to even contemplate touching it is pretty much sacrilege? I mean if someone were to even suggest you record "Respect" you just bow, you don't actually start singing.
5. Aerosmith "Come Together"
Have I made it clear yet how I feel about Beatles covers? In case I haven't been firm enough the rule is easy: Don't ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever try to record a Beatles song. It's like re-writing Shakespeare or telling Mozart he missed a few notes. Got it? Well, unless we're talking some of Ringo's songs--a couple of those could use some tweaking here and there.
In fact if you watched American Idol last season and they had two consecutive Beatles nights where the contestants attempted songs from the Fab Four and the best that could be said of any of the performances was that they were "okay ." None could compare with the originals, the best they could hope for was to choose a song that was suited for their voice and then not sing it in such a way as to irritate people enough to get them kicked off the show.
Steve Tyler doesn't really sing anyway, he just kind of shrieks, and while "Come Together" isn't one of the more melodious Beatles songs I can tell Mr. Tyler right now that the only Beatles line he should ever consider singing would be the long shriek at the beginning of "Back in the U.S.S.R." He could do that. And nothing more.
6. Marilyn Manson "Sweet Dreams"
This isn't too fair, Marilyn scares me worse than being chased by a pack of hungry wolves while my pockets are filled with rib-eye steaks. If you look up "daemonic" in the dictionary there's a little picture of him. As a baby. An adult picture would be too terrifying to print.
So it's not a stretch for him to take this classic 1982 Eurythmics' song and twist it into something truly terrifying. Big surprise there. I believe the word for the occasion is: D'uh!
7. Sheryl Crowe "Sweet Child of Mine" and "The First Cut Is the Deepest"
Yes, Ms. Crowe gets double billing at number seven on this list. An interesting thing actually, I was just saying to Andrew the other day that Sheryl Crowe is a mystery to me. I mean, she's quite the rocker, looks great in her jeans, plays the guitar like a pro, is very pretty, dresses pretty slick and in all ways really should be very, very cool. I actually saw her on the red carpet at the Glamour Reel Moments premier last October and she looked amazing.
So why can't she sing a decent song?? The only--and I repeat only--song she has that I like is "Real Gone" which is good but the rest are silly, silly things that tend to annoy despite her capable voice.
"The First Cut Is the Deepest" is an old Cat Stevens' classic which, if you haven't heard you really must go listen to it immediately. Of course I really like Cat Stevens and could go on and on about his tunes but I will refrain. (Ha! What a pun for a music list--get it? Refrain?)
As for "Sweet Child of Mine" while Axel Rose is really a harpy in leather pants and his voice can send me into convulsions of pain Sheryl Crowe's version is creepier still. When he says "sweet child of miiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeiiiiiiiieeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiinnn" he's not really talking about a baby. This isn't a lullaby Sheryl, sorry. Here's a live version she did that isn't so acoustic and lullaby-ish but she sounds pretty off.
8. Tia Carrera "Ballroom Blitz"
This is a song that while originally sung in a falsetto should never be attempted by a female. It's just to forward-driven, too frenzied, too . . . I don't know . . . NOT Tia Carrera despite how she makes me think of Bruce Lee. Sweet's version is a classic and a favorite but this one just makes you think "angry female doing roundhouse kicks" and doesn't satisfy. The tones fall flat, the notes are lost in the percussion and it's just one big smashed-up, bubbling-over-onto-the-stove stew of noise.
Not what you'd call pleasant. I feel like I'm being yelled at for not doing my chores or something.
9. Madonna "American Pie" or the Brady Bunch version, take your pick
I'd actually rate the Brady Bunch's version slightly higher than Madonna's, that's how bad hers is. I'm not sure why the world's favorite, over FIFTY (holy cow!), Anglophile who's been reported to adopt an affected British accent decided that it was time to don a tiara and Wranglers to show people how "American" she is.
I mean I know it's supposed to be ironic but there's a point where the irony is so fat and buttery that it crosses the line and becomes just gross and ridiculous. This version is poppish, maudlin and narcissistic at best while losing all the poignancy of the original amid the massive body gyrations and repeated running of hands over self. Yuck. The video can be found here--if you dare.
Originally a 1971 Don McLean hit, I never much liked the song but just because I didn't like the original doesn't mean I can stand by placidly while someone butchers a perfectly decent ballad. I mean I don't like terrorists or PETA but I wouldn't sit by and clap while they were being tortured to death, right?
10. UB40 and pretty much all of their songs
They probably have an original song in there somewhere but I'm apathetic enough to refuse to look it up.
"Red, Red Wine," originally a Neil Diamond hit, dissolved into a rather coarse Jamaican rum, "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" turns me off and makes me long for the good old days when Elvis didn't make nasty Beatles covers and "I've Got You Babe" makes me utter the words I never thought possible: "Sonny and Cher were better."
According to Wikipedia (see I did bother to look something up!) UB40 refers to the UK's Unemployment Benefits Form 40, the form used for claiming unemployment benefits. Boy if that isn't irony for you I don't know what is. I think this British Reggae band (just typing that oxymoron makes me chuckle) has been using that form since the mid-90s.
11. Jim Carrey "I Am the Walrus"
Throwing this in just for the laughs and although Carrey doesn't have a top-40 song on his resume at one time this man was the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Now people are paying him NOT to sing. I won't rant anymore about people taking on heavyweights such as the Beatles because honestly? I don't know what song I'd suggest in its place for Mr. Carrey. I'm completely and totally without a clue in that department.
If you'd like to know what happens when Ace Ventura meets yellow matted custard just click on the YouTube video here. I double-dog dare you.
12. Puff Daddy "I'll Be Missing You"
All that stuff I said, ranting about how one should never remake Beatles' songs? Ditto that for "Every Breath You Take" by Sting. And a few U2 classics, and "Satisfaction" and most of Simon and Garfunkle's hits. Just avoid them altogether. If you're going to remake something, pick one that can only be improved. Like "Toxic" (which, ironically enough now that I think about it has been remade by Yael Naim with not unpleasant results).
The base riffs at the beginning are just the same as the original (which makes you ask "what's the point?") then it diverges into pure puffiness until it's just a dumbed-down half rap/half ballad that is not only pure evil but enough to make me think that maybe they should license that song. You know, set up some kind of government regulatory agency to require that you have to get a license in order to publicly sing it anywhere outside of one's car or one's shower? That would be a better way to invest those federal bailout dollars. Protecting the world from Puff Daddy.
13. William Shatner "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" or "Rocketman" or ANYTHING
I didn't know William Shatner could sing. Wait. Let me rephrase that . . . I didn't know William Shatner had remade classic songs into Gregorian chants.
It's odd because you hear it at first and you think, "Okay, he's joking . . ." then you pause and you worry, "Right? Tell me he's joking . . . please?"
In fact I'm not entirely sure it's not a joke--and the disturbing thing is (and I hope you're sitting down) Captain Kirk isn't the only Star Trekkian to have made an album. Believe it or not Mr. Spock has joined him in his Grammy campaign and I understand Kirk's been successful enough to push Spock into second place in the bid for the T.V. Characters You Never Want to Hear Sing Award. (Nod to Brady Bunch).
14. Celine Dion "You Shook Me All Night Long"
As artistically bad as William Shatner is, this one takes the cake. I can say without a doubt that this is absolutely the WORST cover ever made, crossing the line from ridiculous to so painful I'd consider any amount of torture preferable to listening to this. From the bizarre costumes, to the wanna-be-AC/DC-one-legged moves to Xena, Warrior Princess who joins in for a wildly androgynous duet it is jaw-dropping awful from beginning to end (are these women singing to each other for heaven's sake??)
At one point the video cuts to a close up of a member of the band and you can't help but wonder if that poor musician is at that moment thinking, "At what point in my life did I sink to this level? I never should have left back-up for Jessica Simpson."
If you like Celine Dion this will make you rethink your feelings, if you hate Celine Dion it will prove quite vindicating. Regardless, I can only think that AC/DC is rolling in the aisles and laughing all the way to the bank because I bet she paid big bucks for the privilege of massacring that classic. I least I hope it cost her something.
Maybe the U.S. ought to look into pulling her VISA.
15. Oh, and as a non-qualifying bonus I'm including this clip of some anonymous guys at a state fair singing "The Final Countdown." Not being a well-known group they didn't fulfill the requirements for making it on the list (who can compete with Celine after all?) but nonetheless they're quite brave for appearing in public and they answer the question: "What happens when guys from Tijuana try dead 80s metal tunes?"


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Simply Ming "Tofu & Parsley" Guest Chef: Tony Maws. Tofu, one of the most versatile ingredients in the Eastern world, is paired with the Western basic, parsley, to create three "All-In-One" dishes. In this episode, Ming prepares a healthy Layered Salad with Green Goddess Tofu Dressing and uses firm tofu for a Tofu Greek Salad. D
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Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef "Halibut Two Ways" Chefs love halibut for its versatility and hearty texture. Today, Chef Keller makes it two ways - one with red wine and one with white. Grilled Halibut in Barigoule (Artichoke Wine Broth); Red Wine Braised Halibut on a Bed of Endives and Mushrooms.G
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Whole Child, The: A Caregiver's Guide to the First Five Years "Growing Minds" Two approaches to developing mental ability: the conventional approach and what is currently known as emergent curriculum. D
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Richardson was the first DT from the draft that I looked at. Initially, I wasn't very impressed.
Since then, I've basically looked at every other DT with a 1st round grade, and while there are some decent DTs out there (I think Kawann Short and Jesse Williams could be good 1-techs, Ezekial Ansah could be a good DE/DT hybrid similar to Jason Jones), overall I've felt this DT class lacked the kind of ultra special player that could save our pass rush in spite of Red Bryant.
I figured I'd go back and watch Richardson again, just to see if my opinion changed. It did. Unquestionably, Richardson is hands down the most athletic DT in this draft. The difference between him and everyone else was night and day. I think I failed to appreciate it the first time because I had unrealistic expectations that were brought back to earth after viewing the rest.
And given the rarity of good 3 tech DTs, that will probably make Richardson a top 10 pick. I don't think we'll have any chance to get him, but I no longer doubt him as an NFL prospect. I don't think he'd save our pass rush, but he'd be an upgrade, I have no doubt.


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Thursday, September 05, 2013
Mommy's Stuffed Zucchini
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The zucchini cookbook sounds fantastic! I definitely need a copy. We've been over-run by courgettes this summer but they're finally coming to an end. I do have a couple of marrows (what we call oversized courgettes here) left to eat though so I'm going to follow your recipe with them :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Just wanted to come back and say that I followed your "outline" for stuffed zucchini yesterday and it turned out beautifully. I had slow-roasted a load of tomatoes earlier in the week and had some leftover tofu ricotta sitting in the fridge so it was extra easy to put together.Delete
Thanks for sharing!
I can't help but be a little jealous of people who grew up with gardens and too many zucchinis. In our little city side yard, my mother grew tomatoes, but the rest of our veggies came from cans or freezer boxes. (I mean string beans and peas, since those are the only veggies I remember aside from salad and potatoes.) I learned about vegetables after I left home, and I sure made a lot of zucchini boats!ReplyDelete
Haha what a funny story. I went to a friend's house the other day and noticed a courgette/zucchini growing to monstrous proportion and it freaked me out a little -- the leaves of the plant were almost as tall as me! I think I will send him this recipe. :)ReplyDelete
LOVE this post - and the timing couldn't be better!! I actually have 2 GIANT zucchinis sitting on my countertop and have been wondering what to do with them...stuffing them it is!! YAHOO!! LOVE your site too!!!ReplyDelete
I grew a mountain of zukes about 4 years ago and swore I would never plant them again. It's taken all this time for me to even start buying and cooking them! I planted a handful of seeds in my garden the other day and every single one has sprouted - those suckers must be the easiest things to grow. If my garden gets overrun with them again I'm going to put a basket out on the front lawn too, that's such a great idea!ReplyDelete
I love this post so much! I never had the zucchini problem but I want it so I can make your boats! And an actual boat :)ReplyDelete
My what a big zuke she's carrying.ReplyDelete
I call my mommy, mommy also and although she never made a zine or those gorgeous stuffed zucchinis you have today she did make a cool zucchini carrot dish. thank you for posting.
oh amey! this was an awesome read.i'm so glad you finally had a chance to put all that stored knowledge to practice.ReplyDelete
- Mom10:30 PM
Please notice Amey's very accurate depiction of her typical attire at the time this refers to (early 80s?) Terry cloth stretchy hot pants, striped knee socks, and roller skates. It was quite the personal style statement. :) xoReplyDelete
Yummy! I love stuffed food :)ReplyDelete
Yes, you are asking all the right questions! My neughbour always gives us tons of huge zucchini and every time I ask myself why she plants them when they take over her garden! Well, now we know that some people get famous when they plant too many zucchini:)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous7:20 AM
I've been looking for a good zucchini bread recipe and would be most open to you sharing yours!ReplyDelete
I like your blog and I've been enjoying reading your noshtalgia stories, especially this story.ReplyDelete
Yay for using up a giant zucchini!! This is such a creative idea -- I've never stuffed a zuke before. I can't stand to sauté the garden zucchinis anymore and I am done consuming zucchini bread (I never thought this day would come), so I'm looking forward to trying something new!ReplyDelete
I can totally relate to the zucchini dilemma, sounds like my childhood :). I now plant only one that serves me (and friends) well.ReplyDelete
I think science will never truly be able to answer whether zucchini is a force for good or evil...ReplyDelete
Look at the cover on that zine! Beautiful! Almost as pretty as those stuffed zucchini, which remind me of viking longships, launching for some distant shore, probably to relieve a zucchini drought in some faroff land...
Yesterday I was trying to find that bourbon ball recipe you made a while back. All my holiday 'zines from you are together except one, and I think that must be the one that it's in. Tore the kitchen apart looking for it, but it's nowhere to be found. It's maddening! But I had my own noshtalgia looking through the ones I could find and thinking of you!
My mom's boyfriend is an electrician and does the electric for his family for free. so to repay him they always give my mom zucchinis. usually they bake zucchini bread and my mom gives it to me, but sometimes they would bring her giant zucchinis from their backyard and my mom would bread and fry them and add a little lemon juice. ok so its not healthy, but zucchinis remind me of my mom too :) i really want to try making stuffed zucchinis!ReplyDelete
- Angel Legume7:22 PM
Amey, your MoFo them fills me with so much joy every time you post! I love all your illustrations and getting to hear nice memories attached to food and people you love.ReplyDelete
This zucchini looks amazing!ReplyDelete


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Outdoor Idaho "Flying Idaho" To fly in Idaho is to experience a view that is constantly changing. In fact, there's nothing quite like it in the lower 48. From the first plane to fly in Idaho, the Curtiss Pusher, to the modern marvels of today, we explore what pilots call a three dimensional experience, in a state that treasures its aviators and its aviation history.G
2:30 am
Dialogue "Richard Russo" The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist talks with host Marcia Franklin.G
3:00 am
Sesame Street "Baby Bear Comes Clean" Baby Bear is ready to go to Granny's house with Papa Bear. He has a nice, white shirt on that Papa Bear tells him to keep clean while he gets his sister dressed. While Baby Bear waits for them to get ready, Telly passes by with a bright purple ice cream cone in his hand. D
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Friends Help Each Other/Daniel Helps O Tell A Story" Friends Help Each Other - Daniel spends the day at Katerina Kittycat's house. Katerina is excited to show Daniel a birthday tea-party she set up all by herself for her stuffed animals! Katerina accidentally knocks the tea set on the floor, and is very upset that she ruined the party. Luckily, Daniel is a helpful friend and they reassemble the party together. D
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Martha Speaks "Wagstaff Races/The Missing Metal Mystery" Wagstaff Races - Wagstaff City's environmental club is having a "Go Green Go-Cart Race," fueled by alternative energy. Using sun, wind, and pond scum, the gang gathers at the starting line. Who will win the trophy - and most importantly, how? Vocabulary: (E) energy, solar, alternative, convert, generate (I) cart, (re)use, green, power, parts. D
5:00 am
Austin City Limits "The Steve Miller Band/Preservation Hall Jazz Band" Miller performs classic blues tunes, plus favorite hits. The Preservation Hall musicians present classic New Orleans jazz with special guests the Del McCoury Band and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.G
6:00 am
Rick Steves' Europe "Italy's Great Hill Towns" Rick finds Italy's quintessential charms in the classic hill towns. He travels from San Gimignano's medieval towers to Cortona's charming lanes, to Orvieto's history of papal intrigue and Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas.G
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Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa "France's Champagne Region" The Champagne region of France bubbles over with fine wine, gourmet cuisine, picturesque towns and gothic spires. We base in Reims, home of the historic cathedral where French kings were crowned. From Reims, we tour wine country, visiting champagne producers both large and small. D
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The Desert Speaks "The Gadsden Purchase Part 2" Beginning at the San Pedro River and heading west, host David Yetman and Naturalist Jesus Garcia of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, journey through some of natural wonders that would not be part of the United States if it hadn't been for the Gadsden Purchase. They drive through the "sky islands" of the Pinaleno Mountains, travel through the hard-core desert of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and visit the historic desert oasis, Quitobaquito Springs before finishing off their trip at the Colorado River near Yuma, the western border of the Gadsden Purchase. Additionally, they examine the different types of border fences that affect more than just the ecological relationship between the United States and Mexico. D
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Chef John Besh's New Orleans Shrimp Creole, Stuffed Shrimp, and Soft Shell Shrimp with Sweet Chile Sauce. D
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America's Heartland American farmers respond to calls for changes in getting eggs from the farm to your table. (Rob Stewart). Oklahoma farmers take an unusual path to get their crops to market (Akiba Howard). D
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New Scandinavian Cooking "The Mother of Invention" Andreas travels to Norway's Highland, near Hallingdal, where survival of the fittest spawned many local delicacies. Inspired by history, Andreas makes homemade yogurt and cream cheese, a quick gravlax and finally, tender lamb shanks with a root vegetable puree. D
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinners" Host Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen to learn how to create a great, old-fashioned Simple Pot Roast with test cook Bridget Lancaster. Then, Chris really shakes it up in the Equipment Corner with Adam Ried while testing food storage containers, and science expert Guy Crosby reveals the science behind salting meat. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to cook the best Chicken Pot Pie. D
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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Tuff Turf" Allen shows how he is successfully incorporating lawns into his vegetable garden and along the drive at the Garden Home Retreat.G
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Live from the Artists Den "Amos Lee with Special Guests Calexico" Amos Lee made a triumphant return to Tucson on a sweltering night in the desert with an epic performance at the historic Fox Theatre. The acclaimed singer-songwriter came back to the city where he recorded his "Mission Bell" album, and invited a number of his friends to join the show, including local heroes Calexico. The 19-song concert ranged from solo showcases to arrangements for a dozen musicians, and featured highlights from Lee's latest album, as well as some of the finest songs from his catalogue. D
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Sesame Street "Don't Wake The Baby" Leela hums as she rocks her sleeping baby niece, Nila, in a bassinet in the arbor. Telly and Elmo come bounding in loudly trying to offer their help, but Leela insists that she doesn't need any assistance. She's hoping Nila will stay asleep as long as there aren't any loud noises on Sesame Street. D
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Dinosaur Train "The Theropod Club/Surprise Party" The Theropod Club - Buddy's Theropod Club meets with other dinosaurs that walk on two legs, eat meat, and have three toed feet. But Tiny feels left out until the Club invites her to join too! Surprise Party - Shiny, Tiny and Don throw a surprise party for Buddy on the Dinosaur Train and invite a whole caboose full of his friends!. D
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Super Why! "The Ugly Duckling" Princess Pea's twirls are falling flat, and her dance recital is fast approaching! The Super Readers soar into the story of the Ugly Duckling, who's having just as much trouble trying to swim! With a little hard work, the Ugly Duckling hits his stride, and Princess Pea learns that practice makes perfect!G
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Many Ants Make Light Work/Nest Best Thing" Many Ants Make Light Work - Nick and Sally are trying to put up a tent in their backyard but it's not working! Nick is pulling when Sally is pushing and it's just making a giant heap! Good thing the Cat knows a million trillion friends who are experts at teamwork! He whisks the kids off to visit an ant colony where Nick and Sally learn that you can do anything when you work together! Nest Best Thing - Nick and Sally have found some bird eggs in their backyard, but their nest is destroyed. Where are they going to keep them? The Cat in the Hat brings them to an expert nest builder, Mrs. Robin, who shows the children how to build a nest especially for those robin eggs. D
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Wild Kratts "Little Howler" Chris and Martin are unpacking from an adventure and are surprised when a Wolf pup pops out of their bags. They have no idea where the little guy came from and must retrace their steps in order to return him back to his pack. They experience that wolves are a very social animal with a close pack structure and frequent visual and audio communication among individual members. D
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Outdoor Idaho "Flying Idaho" To fly in Idaho is to experience a view that is constantly changing. In fact, there's nothing quite like it in the lower 48. From the first plane to fly in Idaho, the Curtiss Pusher, to the modern marvels of today, we explore what pilots call a three dimensional experience, in a state that treasures its aviators and its aviation history.G
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Dialogue "Richard Russo" The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist talks with host Marcia Franklin.G
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Bluegrass Underground "The Civil Wars" BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND is a concert series shot 333 ft. underground in the Volcano Room of Tennessee's 32-mile long Cumberland Caverns. The subterranean descent passes a waterfall and pool, leading to a musical venue unlike any other. D
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Music Voyager "Delhi" Edgar's Indian journey concludes in India's capital city of Delhi, where he explores the vibrant underground music scene. He connects with Rabbi Shergill, the Sikh music star who blends the revolutionary spirit of John Lennon with Indian pop. Edgar visits the rehearsal space of Indian Ocean, India's counterpart to the Grateful Dead, who have performed their compelling fusion of ancient Indian roots music with modern grooves for nearly 20 years. D
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Land Girls Connie is determined to put things right when her past catches up with her. John's visit to an RAF base helps with his memory loss.G
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Midsomer Murders "Destroying Angel, Part 2" Barnaby and Troy encounter the bizarre village tradition of exposing dark secrets through cryptic Punch and Judy shows as the deaths mount. Part 2 of 2G
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Land Girls Connie is determined to put things right when her past catches up with her. John's visit to an RAF base helps with his memory loss.G
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Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey (S1 E4)" The heir crisis at Downton Abbey takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, rumors fly about Mary's virtue. Her sister Sybil takes a risk in her secret political life. Anna unearths Bates' mysterious past. And O'Brien and Thomas plot their exit strategy. Part 4 of 4G
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Midsomer Murders "Destroying Angel, Part 2" Barnaby and Troy encounter the bizarre village tradition of exposing dark secrets through cryptic Punch and Judy shows as the deaths mount. Part 2 of 2G


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Super Bowl XLVII approaches, and with it another opportunity for players to etch their names in Super Bowl lore. Colin Kaepernick, Joe Flacco, Michael Crabtree, Ray Lewis and the rest of the championship game's participants will attempt to make their mark next week.
But what are some of the game's best performances of yesteryear? Forty-six years of history have given us plenty from which to choose. Legends have been made with fantastic performances, while others have all but faded from memory.
Will any of this week's players carve their name in Super Bowl tradition alongside the greats? Perhaps. In the meantime, here are the top 10 performances in title tilt history.
10. Phil Simms, New York Giants: Super Bowl XXI
How often do quarterbacks complete 88 percent of their passes during the regular season, let alone the Super Bowl? Phil Simms did just that, annihilating the Denver Broncos with killer precision. Simms threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns in Super Bowl XXI, leading the Giants to their first of two championships in a span of four years. Simms won the game's MVP award for his masterful performance.
9. Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XXIII
How telling is it that Jerry Rice makes this list three times? How much more telling is it that he broke the record for most catches and receiving yards in this game? The only reason this is his worst entry on his list is that he scored just one touchdown. Rice had 215 receiving yards on 11 catches that day, winning MVP honors and leading the 49ers to a 20-16 victory over the Bengals.
8. John Riggins, Washington Redskins: Super Bowl XVII
John Riggins famously held out in 1980 because he was getting paid just $300,000. The Redskins retaliated by putting him on the retired list, and he sat out the season. Joe Gibbs coaxed him back the following year, though, and the move paid off in Super Bowl XVII. It took Washington another year to get there after Riggins returned, but he was a fireball in the playoffs. During the championship tilt against the Dolphins, the big running back rushed for a then-record 166 yards and a touchdown. That included a bone-crushing 43-yard touchdown run on 4th-and-1 that gave Washington its first lead at 20-17. The Redskins would wind up winning the game 27-17, and Riggins wound up with MVP honors.
7. Marcus Allen, Los Angeles Raiders: Super Bowl XVIII
Marcus Allen held a couple of Super Bowl records for a time, both coming in Super Bowl XVIII. The legendary running back rushed for a then-record 191 yards in that game, including one of the most memorable runs in Super Bowl history. Allen took a handoff to the left, where he was walled off by Washington defenders. He wheeled around and reversed field, knifing through the Redskins defense and racing upfield into the end zone. The 74-yard scamper would hold up as the Super Bowl's longest rush until Willie Parker broke it in Super Bowl XL.
6. Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams: Super Bowl XXXIV
Perhaps the best feel-good story in Super Bowl history manifested itself in February of 2000. Kurt Warner was bagging groceries a scant few years before his improbable rise to the top. He spent some time in the Arena Football League before the Rams took a chance on him to back up Trent Green. When Green was injured during the preseason, Warner took over. The Greatest Show on Turf was born. Warner threw for a record 414 yards that day in Super Bowl XXXIV, including a game-winning 73-yard bomb to Isaac Bruce.
5. Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XXIX
New quarterback, same result. There is a reason Jerry Rice is the greatest receiver of all time. Rice matched his three-touchdown performance from five years before, making him the only wide receiver to catch three touchdowns in multiple Super Bowls. The legendary receiver totaled 149 yards and those three touchdowns receiving, though against a severely outmatched Chargers team. He helped Steve Young get to six passing touchdowns, as the 49ers routed the Chargers for their fifth championship in franchise history.
4. Timmy Smith, Washington Redskins: Super Bowl XXII
What other running back could top the list than the record-holding Timmy Smith? Despite the quick burn that was his career—this game was pretty much it—Smith's 204-yard, two-touchdown performance in Super Bowl XXII was impressive. He broke Marcus Allen's record as the Redskins broke the Broncos.
3. Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XXIV
How could Jerry Rice follow up his MVP performance from Super Bowl XXIII? By scoring a record three touchdowns, of course. He got the scoring started with a 20-yard strike from Joe Montana, and the 49ers never looked back. Rice wound up with a scant seven catches for 148 yards—four catches and nearly 70 yards shy of his record-breaking performance from the year before—and an additional two touchdowns. Joe Montana won his third MVP award that game on the wings of five touchdown passes, but Rice was a close runner-up.
2. Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XXIX
If there is an untouchable record in Super Bowl lore, it might be Steve Young's. It was never a fair fight as San Francisco was favored by a staggering 18.5 points over San Diego heading into the game. Steve Young made sure his team covered the spread with ease. The 49ers quarterback threw for six touchdowns against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX. He had plenty of help from Jerry Rice, but Young was simply spectacular. Not only did Young throw for 325 yards to go along with those six touchdowns, he led the game with 49 rushing yards.
1. Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XXIV
The fact Joe Montana threw for five touchdowns in his ultimate Super Bowl performance should not be surprising. The fact that he did it against the NFL's top defense is cause for pause. Montana annihilated the Broncos in his final Super Bowl victory, throwing for five touchdowns in a laugher. There was no need for dramatic, last-minute heroics like the stuff he pulled against the Bengals just a season earlier. The future Hall of Famer won his third Super Bowl MVP as the 49ers spanked the Broncos in the biggest rout in Super Bowl history, 55-10.


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Essential Science for Teachers: Earth and Space Science "Session 3. Journey to the Earth" How do we know what the interior of the Earth is like if we. D
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Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8 "Workshop 3. Going Further In Discussion" Since discussion is so central to the growth and development of a literary community, this program also concentrates on this activity. The teachers talk about ways to recognize good discussion, adding personal anecdotes about ways in which they participate in or step out at various points in the discussion to help students go further in their understandings of the text. The group also looks at different stimuli they use to provoke and maintain good discussions in their classrooms. D
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Rediscovering Biology: Molecular to Global Perspectives "Session 3. Evolution and Phylogenetics" The ability to compare DNA sequences from different organisms is refining our perspective on evolution. This session illustrates how molecular techniques are now combined with fossil evidence to explore relationships in organisms from whales to anthrax. D
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Rediscovering Biology: Molecular to Global Perspectives "Session 4. Microbial Diversity" Microbial diversity far surpasses all other diversity on the planet. This session examines recent studies of microbes including extremophiles, the comparisons of Bacteria and Archaea, and the formation and life cycle of biofilms. D
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Earth Revealed: Introductory Geology "Mass Wasting" Demonstrates how minerals and rocks change when subjected to the physical and chemical conditions that exist at Earth's surface.G
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Economics U$A "Stagflation" Demand-pull and cost-push inflation: looking at the economic crises of the 1970's and the economic expansion of the 1990's. Updated 2002. D
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Connect with English "A Difficult Decision/Guitar Lessons" Rebecca wants to give shared guitar lessons to Vincent and Alex, so the two friends can still see each other and the Wangs later agree to the guitar lessons.G
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Clifford The Big Red Dog "Great Race/Tummy Trouble" Great Race - T-Bone finds himself in a contest with Mac. He doesn't win, but he does his best. T-Bone learns that you don't have to win to feel good - you just have to do your very best. D
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Arthur "Three's A Crowd/A Is for Angry" Three's a Crowd - Prunella's favorite time of day is early morning, when she and her Mom do yoga. So when her best friend Marina joins them, will Prunella feel that more is merrier. or that three's a crowd? Can Prunella learn to share her Mom - or will she have to give up yoga forever!? A is for Angry- When Arthur decides to take-on Brain at an all school checkers competition, everyone rallies behind the underdog. D
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Martha Speaks "TD and the Steak Tree/TD and Martha Gopher Broke" TD and the Steak Tree - TD gets hoodwinked by Weaselgraft and Pablum into buying a steak tree. TD and Martha Gopher Broke - Martha, TD, and TD's dad spend the weekend at CK's farm, trying to keep a gopher from eating all the crops.G
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Curious George "Feeling Antsy/Maple Monkey Madness" Feeling Antsy - George loves starting the day off with a big breakfast, but more food lands on the floor than in his mouth. As George cleans up his mess, he spots an army of ants, something the Man with the Yellow Hat warned his messy monkey about. With some help from his friend Hundley, can a monkey and dog come up with a plan to get rid of the unwelcome houseguests or does George have hundreds of new roommates? Maple Monkey Madness - George pours the last drop of maple syrup on his pancakes, leaving the Man with the Yellow Hat with a dry stack of flapjacks. D
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Night Lights/Go Snails Go!" Night Lights - Nick and Sally are making shadow puppets with the Cat in the Hat, but the batteries in the flashlight have gone out! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit the fireflies that live in the backyard. There they learn that the fireflies communicate by flashing their lights. And when the fireflies provide the light the kids need, the shadow puppet show can continue! Go Snails Go! - Nick, Sally and the Cat have been invited along on a snail expedition! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to meet up with Lewis and Clark, the two snails leading the way! As they travel through the forest of Slippity-Goo, having fun sliding in their own shells, the kids learn about all the different ways snails use their shells. D
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Super Why! "Jasper's Cowboy Wish" Howdy Partner! Whyatt and his friends are playing cowboys, but Pig can't join in because he doesn't know what cowboys do. The super readers jump into the tale Jasper's Cowboy Wish and make the acquaintance of a cowpoke named Jasper who's desperate to become a rompin' stompin' cowboy if only he could get the hang of it! When Jasper must use his cowboy skills to save the day, will he be a hero. . D
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Dinosaur Train "The Amazing Michelinoceras Brothers/Dads' Day Out" The Amazing Michelinoceras Brothers - The Pteranodon family travels deep underwater on the Dinosaur Train to view two backwards-bounding brothers named Max and Mitch Michelinoceras. The kids are delighted to see that Max and Mitch put on a synchronized swimming show. Dads' Day Out - Buddy, Tiny, and Mr. Pteranodon join Annie Tyrannosaurus and Leroy Lambeosaurus and their dads for a Dads' Day at the Big Pond. D
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Sesame Street "Great Vibrations" Bob is conducting a class of kids playing different musical instruments. Abby walks by and is amazed by the beautiful music. Bob offers to teach her, but first, she needs to choose an instrument. D
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Something Special for Dad/I Love You, Mom" Something Special for Dad - Daniel notices how happy Dad is to have received a letter from Grandpere. Daniel really loves Dad, so he decides to send him a letter that will make him glad too. He goes to the Post Office with Mom, where he learns how letters are sorted and mailed. D
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Sid The Science Kid "Sid's Special Dad Day" Sid is excited to play soccer with his Dad outside--but he's not excited to lather up in sunblock, because it takes way too long to put on! At school, Sid and his friends discover that sunblock is a great way to protect your skin from the sun. And they also learn about the amazing ways the sun helps the Earth. D
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WordWorld "Castles in the Sea/Get Your Coat" Castles in the Sea: While playing in the sand on the beach, Duck and Shark discover the perfect home for Shark: a sand castle! But why, oh why, does it disappear every night while Shark is sleeping? When the WordFriends try to hunt down the castle thief, they learn about tides and waves.from a singing Crab. Get Your Coat: Duck thinks Frog doesn't want to play in the rain because Duck accidentally broke Frog's boat. D
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Caillou "Caillou Explores" Caillou's Shadow: Caillou likes it when Miss Martin calls him a "shadow scientist".so much so, he's afraid to admit he doesn't know everything about shadows! When Caillou's curiosity gets the better of him, he learns it's much easier to find the answers you're looking for when you ask questions. Educational Objective: Not being afraid to ask questions; deductive reasoning. D
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Barney & Friends "For The Fun of It and Starlight, Star Bright" For the Fun of It: After BJ sees Terry play basketball, he wants to learn the teenager's fancy moves. He's trying so hard, but just can't seem to do it! More importantly, he's not even having fun anymore. After some advice from Barney and Terry, BJ decides to do his best and have fun! Educational theme: Practice, perseverance. D
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Thomas & Friends "Slow Down!" Wonky Whistle - Thomas is getting his whistle fixed at the Steam Works before he delivers animals to the Sodor Country Fair. He rushes out of the Steam Works before his whistle is fixed properly and it starts to make a strange sound. Thomas collects ducks, Katy the sheep dog and Farmer McColl's prize cow to take them to the fair. D
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Curious George "Feeling Antsy/Maple Monkey Madness" Feeling Antsy - George loves starting the day off with a big breakfast, but more food lands on the floor than in his mouth. As George cleans up his mess, he spots an army of ants, something the Man with the Yellow Hat warned his messy monkey about. With some help from his friend Hundley, can a monkey and dog come up with a plan to get rid of the unwelcome houseguests or does George have hundreds of new roommates? Maple Monkey Madness - George pours the last drop of maple syrup on his pancakes, leaving the Man with the Yellow Hat with a dry stack of flapjacks. D
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Martha Speaks "TD and the Steak Tree/TD and Martha Gopher Broke" TD and the Steak Tree - TD gets hoodwinked by Weaselgraft and Pablum into buying a steak tree. TD and Martha Gopher Broke - Martha, TD, and TD's dad spend the weekend at CK's farm, trying to keep a gopher from eating all the crops.G
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The Electric Company "Wordball Games" Right before the yearly Wordball Games, the neighborhood Olympics, Hector sprains his ankle. With Hector unable to compete, The Electric Company does not have enough players to participate against the four Pranksters! But when Manny also gets hurt, the numbers are even once again. Now the question is, can Marcus handle Hector's event the Word Obstacle course?. D
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WordGirl "Father's Day Dance-A-Thon/Big Is Botsford's Boss" PLAIN OLD MISCHIEF MAKERS - When best friends Big Left Hand Guy and InvisiBill risk losing their super villain status, they decide to pull off their biggest heist to date. Can WordGirl stop this determined duo who always manage to escape her at the last minute? Vocabulary Words: Diminish, Declare. HOUSE ARREST - While Chuck's jail cell is being painted, he's put under house arrest at the Botsford's. D
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Wild Kratts "Tazzy Chris" When Martin and Chris assist the Tasmanian Wildlife Service in tagging endangered Tasmanian Devils, they discover that Zach Varmitech has been kidnapping them to create a ferocious new Zachbot. Science Concepts: A healthy ecosystem has both predators and scavengers. Scavengers are animals that eat mostly other dead animals. D
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Cyberchase "Father's Day" It's the annual Father's Day Parade in Tikiville, and Creech's father, Max (Matthew Broderick), is this year's Cyberdad of the Year. Max was once a schoolmate of Hacker's - and continually bested Hacker in all of their endeavors. Hacker has decided it's time to get even and this time he's got a really clever plan. D
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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "Fetch Finale IV: The Prophecy Fulfilled!" The lost legendary Helmet of Victory is so close Ruff can almost TASTE it! He's just learned that the Helmet is somewhere in Old Sturbridge Village, a town that time forgot. The FETCHers head off to the village, and then undergo a series of elimination trials to retrieve the Helmet. The FETCHer who finds the Helmet will be the Season IV FETCH Grand Champion! But will the Helmet of Victory really make Ruff victorious?. D
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Need to Know RAY SUAREZ ANCHORS. Medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay investigates readmission penalties, an element of the Affordable Care Act designed to reduce costs and lead to more coordinated healthcare once patients are released from the hospital. D
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Bletchley Circle In 1952 England, housewife and former World War II codebreaker Susan notices a pattern in a string of London murders. She contacts her old friends Millie, Lucy and Jean from Bletchley Park, the country's wartime decryption establishment. Together they set out to determine how the killer is finding his victims and find the latest missing girl. Part 1 of 3G
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American Masters "Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes" From the fictional Lake Wobegon to homes across America, Keillor, with his "Prairie Home Companion" radio show, becomes America's national philosopher. Through his running commentary about the human condition and the social politic, Keillor hones in on the pulse of America with biting wit and a quirky perspective.G
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Pioneers of Television "Carol Burnett & The Funny Ladies" This program is comprised largely of material from the "Funny Ladies" episode that led off season three of this series about television history. The show focuses on Carol Burnett's television comedy career and the women who joined her in paving the way for today's TV comediennes.G
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Connecting with the Arts: A Teaching Practices Library, 6-8 "Can Frogs Dance?" A dance teacher and a science teacher ask seventh-graders to compare the anatomy of frogs and humans. Then a language arts teacher coaches the students in a lively debate about whether a frog should be allowed to join a ballet company. D
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Connecting with the Arts: A Teaching Practices Library, 6-8 "Finding Your Voice" Drawing on themes of conflict and genocide that eighth-graders are studying in their World Cultures class, four arts teachers organize an interdisciplinary unit that encourages students to use their artwork as a form of protest. D
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b organic with Michele Beschen "Re-Fashioned" Michele shares resourceful ways to refashion things from your closet to create brand new wearables for you and your home. Learn how to turn one old sweater into SEVERAL brand new, useful things; simple ways to mix up the "parts" of your clothing to create new looks; a new spin on the garden apron; and an easy way to repurpose clothes into stylish home decor. D
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b organic with Michele Beschen "Naturally Decorative" Michele shares resourceful, budget friendly ideas on how she creatively redecorated a guest bedroom using nothing but scraps of wood and fabric from around the house and natural items from the backyard. Everything from a bed, headboard and trim work to lamps, rugs, and art accessories. D
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For Your Home "Energy Savers" Suffering from utility shock? Take action to reduce your cost of living and your carbon footprint! Vicki and Sloan share ways to save by making smart choices with insulation, lighting, recycling and appliances. D
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Growing a Greener World "Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs" Pennington, NJ, Bedford Hills, NY and Ranger, GA. Community Supported Agricultural programs (also known as CSAs) are sweeping the country as a way for consumers to have access to the freshest, local and organically grown produce and more. For those that don't have the time or space to grow their own, it is the perfect partnership between the farmer and consumer. D
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For Your Home "What's New In Green?" FYH offers a great place to learn how to live greener. Get the latest solar energy news from Bob Kingery, in-home air quality info and solutions from David Smith and rain harvesting and storage from Tom VanZeeland. D
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b organic with Michele Beschen "The Art of Community in the Garden" Celebrating shared gardening efforts with tips on how to go about setting up a community garden with your friends and family. A visit to a local organic farm that shares what to look for in a CSA and several unique gardening methods that include trench, weed, cinderblock and pipe gardening; also tips on how easy it is to share some of your own plants with others. D
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For Your Home "Gardening in the Mountains" Last year's hot, dry conditions challenged everyone's gardens. At Vicki's 200-year-old log cabin in the North Carolina mountains, learn how to re-plant with hardy plants and install a DIY watering system. Sloan creates colorful garden lights by recycling cans and Billy Styles offers organic pest control solutions. D
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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Tree Talkin'" Allen begins the creation of an orchard with both edible fruit trees and ornamentals, such as crabapples. He discusses water issues, plant disease and pest control.G
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Irish Comfort Classics" Host Christopher Kimball heads into the test kitchen with test cook Julia Collin Davison to update a classic recipe for Shepherd's Pie. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals her favorite quirky kitchen gadgets. Then, Chris answers questions from viewers. D
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Simply Ming "Making Sausage with Guest Chris Cosentino" On this episode of Simply Ming - how to grind your own meat and make your own sausage with the help of a man who can teach most butchers a thing or two, Chef Chris Cosentino. Ming and Chris cook on the fly together creating two very different dishes: San Francisco Sausage and Peppers and Chicken Mushroom Sausage Patties with Orange Snow Pea Salad. D
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Kimchi Chronicles "The Beef Chronicles" This episode traces the history of beef by tapping into Korea's religious, political and economic evolutions. Marja and her friends, food experts Diana and Jennifer, enjoy bulgogi in Seoul. Then, Marja samples bulgogi again in Andong, the spiritual capital of Korea, at a restaurant that produces thousands of ceramic jars of deonjang, a soybean paste that flavors much of Korean cooking. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "The Majesty of Madrid" Rick tours the Royal Palace, enjoys art-packed museums, is mesmerized by flamenco dancers and munches on pigs' ears.G


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90-year-old Middletown resident shares her secrets for a life well lived
Vera Bagnatori enjoys texting on her iPhone, maintaining her Facebook profile and spending time with her girlfriends.
But this Middletown resident is far from a teenager.
"I just like having fun," said Bagnatori, who turned 90 on Sunday. "That's really what life is all about."
The Wilmington native certainly had a fun-filled birthday weekend, starting with a surprise flight aboard a four-seat Piper Warrior – the latest thrill ride she's crossed off her extensive bucket list.
"After I retired, my husband and I flew in a small plane over Tampa Bay, but I had to sit in the back," she said. "A few years ago, I saw an ad in the newspaper about a man who gave rides in his airplane and I thought that's something I want to do, except this time I want to sit in the front."
Bagnatori's children convinced their mother to stop by Summit Airport for a made-up errand on Friday, when Dan Boulay, the owner of Bird's Eye View Aviation Services, just so happened to offer her a closer look at his small turboprop-engine airplane.
Her inspection of the aircraft was interrupted by family members shouting, "Surprise!"
Minutes later, the nonagenarian was off on an hour-long tour over New Castle County, along with her oldest grandchild Michael Shawn O'Neill.
"I still can't believe they did that," Bagnatori said after her birthday weekend, which also included a party attended by more than 100 family and friends. "My feet hurt a little from all the dancing, but I don't think I've come down yet."
Surprisingly, Bagnatori's birthday flight is probably one of her tamer exploits.
The mother of five, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 17 also has tried her hand at parasailing, operating a Wave Runner and taking the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge – all while in her 80s.
"I think what's kept her young and vibrant is that she's continually challenging herself," said Vicky Miller, Vera's fourth child and a fellow Middletown resident. "She's not afraid of new things and she keeps very active. We actually had to plan her birthday party around her social calendar."
Vera, whose maiden name is Gregg, grew up in the Highlands area outside Wilmington and graduated from Conrad High School in 1941.
Four years later, she married the love of her life, Giulio "Gil" Bagnatori, whom she met at a USO dance.
Vera worked as an executive assistant at the accounting firm Zenker and Styner before becoming a volunteer at the former Wilmington Hospital, while Gil worked for Container Corporation of America before retiring to open his own packaging equipment repair business, MecPac, in Brandywood.
Gil died in 2001, leaving Vera alone in their North Wilmington home for the first time in 56 years. Three years later, she moved into her current residence in Springmill, a Middletown community for people 55 and older.
"I think if I had stayed in that house any longer, I wouldn't have been alive any longer than three years," she said. "I love it here. There's so much to do and I've made so many new friends, who I get a kick out of. They all tell me they want to be me when they grow up."
Bagnatori now spends her time playing cards and bocce, riding her bike, playing the occasional round of golf, attending dances at the Talleyville Fire Hall, participating in a pair of wine tasting clubs and reading romance novels, like "50 Shades of Grey," on her e-reader.
"My advice to people is to just keep going and smile," she said. "Stay busy, keep yourself happy and don't ever go around with a frown on your face."
To that end, Bagnatori said she's already planning her next grand adventure.
"On the car ride back from the airport, I was thinking to myself, 'You know, I think next time, I'd like to be the one flying that plane," she said.


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Regents name ESU presidential search committeeMay 26, 2011
The Kansas Board of Regents today announced the 19 members of the search committee to select the next president of Emporia State University. Former Regent Deryl Wynn of Kansas City, a 1983 graduate of Emporia State University, will head the committee. Wynn is a senior partner with the law firm McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips.
The 19 members of the committee represent ESU faculty, students, administration, staff, alumni and Foundation; the Emporia community and the Board of Regents. Members are:
ESU faculty, staff and administration: Dr. Phil Bennett, Dean of The Teacher's College; Dr. Steve Catt, Professor of Communication, and Chair of the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts; Diana Kuhlmann, Associate Vice President for Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Joella Mehrhof, Faculty Senate Past President, and Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Dr. Barbara Railsback, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Education; Karla Rodgers, Classified Senate President, and Senior Administrative Assistant; and Dr. Andrew Smith, Assistant Professor of Library Information Management.
ESU students: Jonathan Rivers, Past President of Associated Student Government; and Ashley Vogts, President of Associated Student Government.
ESU alumni and Foundation: Dale Cushinberry, past member of the ESU Foundation Board of Trustees and the Alumni Board of Directors, and the former principal of Highland Park High School, Topeka; Russ Everhart, President, ESU Alumni Association, and Vice President of Sales, Zave Networks, Kansas City, Kansas; Lana Oleen, ESU Foundation Board of Trustees member, ESU Alumni Board of Directors member, and Former-State Senator, Manhattan; and Randy Steinert, ESU Foundation Member, Co-Chair of the Memorial Union Campaign, Past President of the ESU Alumni Association, and Senior Vice President, Director of Internal Audit of Emprise Financial Corporation, Wichita.
Emporia community: Jim Kessler, President, Modern Air Conditioning, Inc., Emporia, City Commissioner and former-mayor of Emporia; Jeanine McKenna, President and CEO, Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Fred Neuer, retired Radiologist, Emporia.
Board of Regents: Dr. Mildred Edwards of Wichita, Regent; and Dr. Andy Tompkins, President and CEO.
For more information, see the news release on the Board of Regents website.
Check out our students' achievements and accomplishments on Emporia State's meritpages.com site


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Tony Pauline, SI.com:
"The Seahawks made another questionable decision, tabbing Wilson in the third frame. Wilson is destined to sit behind newly-signed Matt Flynn and will struggle to see the field at any point over the next three years."
Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports:
"The Seahawks spent a third-round pick on Wilson even though the history of QBs under 6-foot is poor, to say the least. You don't spend a third-round pick on a guy who'll be lucky to be Seneca Wallace. You also don't do that after signing Matt Flynn as a free agent. The Seahawks are no closer to solving the QB situation now than they were before 2011."
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com:
"Why does Seattle take him? They paid Matt Flynn and have two others. Strange pick."
Joseph Fell, Cold Hard Football Facts:
"Just as soon as Seahawks fans began to shell out their hard-earned money for jerseys with Flynn's name on the back, Carroll once again demonstrated his flair for the dramatic by announcing that Wilson would be the Seahawks' starting quarterback this fall. This experiment will prove a disaster. … Starting Wilson will most likely lead to another wasted season, and this move may be the one that leads owner Paul Allen to fire Carroll."
Wes Bunting, National Football Post:
"Wilson is a plus athlete who can spin the football and gives you a nice run/pass threat. However he's undersized, is going to struggle to consistently make plays from the pocket and is still learning how to work his way through defenses. He is worth a pick late, but I don't see the guy as a potential starter in the NFL. Reserve only."
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN:
"Russell Wilson is a great test case for shorter QBs, because he has everything else, but did they need him in the third round after grabbing Matt Flynn to come in and likely start?"


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Direct from New York, the world's "number one" Dinner Theater production, "Tony N' Tina's Wedding," is coming to the Prairie's Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls this February.
Tickets went on sale for what is the longest running Off-Broadway comedy in history the latter half of December. Since opening February 14, 1988 in New York City, the unique theatrical experience has won over the hearts of thousands of people in over 100 cities worldwide, including Japan, Australia and many European cities.
Direct from New York, the world's "number one" Dinner Theater production, "Tony N' Tina's Wedding," is coming to Granite Falls in February.
Tickets went on sale for what is the longest running Off-Broadway comedy in history the latter half of December. Since opening February 14, 1988 in New York City, the unique theatrical experience has won over the hearts of thousands of people in over 100 cities worldwide, including Japan, Australia and many European cities.
The dinner theater format employed in "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," works as an interactive comedy wherein audience members are a part of the show. As "invited guests," the audience begins with a ceremony followed by a rousing reception. There's dancing, champagne toasts, a full pasta dinner, and a slice of the wedding cake… all provided by the Nunzio and Vitale "families".
According to the Prairie's Edge Casino Resort Marketing Department's Eric Preuss, this will be the first time that Prairie's Edge will host a theatrical production since "How to Speak Minnesotan" was performed at the casino convention center in Feburary of 2006. It is hoped that another strong turnout will show up for the professional dinner theater.
"Bringing "Tony n' Tina's Wedding" to our rural area was an easy decision," said Preuss. "Most shows like this you have to travel to the metro area to see, which some might hesitate to do considering the extra hassle of just getting there and the cost associated with it."
The coming production of "Tony n' Tina's Wedding" features original cast members from the New York production. In addition, several local actors will be cast to play supporting roles, auditions for which will be held in January.
A total of three performances will be held at the Prairie's Edge Convention Center on February 16 and 17. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at by calling toll free [866.293.2121]. Tickets are $65, which includes an Italian meal.
Said Preuss, "The timing of this event couldn't get any better––what a fun date to take your sweetheart on for Valentine's Day."
For more information contact Guest Services at Prairie's Edge at 866.293.2121 or visit prairiesedgecasino.com
Tony N' Tina's Wedding
It's a wedding. It's a feast. It's a show! Actors exchange vows. And you, the audience, play the parts of Tony and Tina's family and friends, joining them for the reception, feast and hilarious family dramas. One of the longest running shows in Off-Broadway history, Tony n' Tina's Wedding engages audiences through the common threads all people share. You'll enjoy an array of embarrassing, bumbling, and colorful guests we all relate to, as you witness the union of these distinct and forever funny families. Eat, drink, dance, converse, and get caught up in the festivities of this all-inclusive, interactive matrimonial experience. Ticket includes: The ceremony, reception, Italian Baked Ziti Dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake, music, dancing, and much more


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Kenai Bartending Classes
Do Happy Hour Like It's Your Job: Ditch that 9-5 for Cold, Hard Cash and Unbeatable Job Security
In this tough and sometimes lackluster job market, you might be wondering if a career exists in Kenai, Alaska where you can enjoy being out-and-about, easily make customers happy, and earn actual cash on a daily basis - instead of living paycheck to paycheck or getting paid just a few times a month. Throw in a little job security by virtue of customer demand, and it sounds too good to be true, right?
Add to all this some promising statistics:
- Job Market Growth: The U.S. Department of Labor expects bartending as a career to grow 10%, which is faster than the average for all occupations through 2024.
- Base Pay Plus Tips: The U.S. Department of Labor states that the average bartender paycheck is $19,530 per year or $9.39 per hour. It's no secret that bartenders customarily earn cash tips, and depending on schedule and venue tips can add up to hundreds of dollars per shift. You do the math.
- Bartenders don't toil away from 9-5, 40 hours a week. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor indicates that nearly half of all bartenders work only part time. Consider the favorable schedule and the bullet point above...and the numbers speak for themselves.
Considering the above stats, it's easy to see why bartending in Kenai, Alaska is considered one of the most exciting, lucrative, promising career choices available in today's competitive job market.
Job Security...It's Always Five O'clock Somewhere
It goes without saying that people around the world universally like to indulge in a few cold ones, a fine pinot noir, or a favorite artisan-crafted cocktail after a rough day at the office. The good news is, those bars, nightclubs and restaurants-and the people who patronize them-aren't going anywhere even during the greatest of economic downturns. In fact, studies have shown that when the economy is in the dumps, sales of alcohol actually increase.
If you're the type that loathes being stuck inside and chained to a desk all day and you're looking for a career that is socially active in Kenai, never boring and has a promising future, check out some common bartender traits to see if you fit the description:
- You adore entertaining a (sometimes raucous) crowd in Kenai with a good story, and you're an expert listener when your customers need someone to mull things over with after a bad day.
- In keeping with the above trait, you are also an expert at giving advice-solicited or not. Sometimes, a bartender has to keep the peace and know when to shut things down. If you're not afraid to take charge-in fact, if you enjoy it-you may have what it takes to sling drinks.
- You love the freedom of traveling and making actual cash money, and you live for socializing with people from all walks of life while doing it.
- You're a stickler for counting pennies, and you're responsible enough to handle a register full of cash and/or customer credit cards.
- You take alcohol awareness seriously, and you're not afraid to cut someone off when they've had enough. You are also no stranger to confiscating keys and calling a cab for someone who's had one too many-after all, it may be your job, and their life, on the line.
If any of the above sounds like familiar, becoming a professional bartender might be the best choice you'll ever make for your wallet, your sanity, and your future career prospects.
It's a Skill You Can Truly Take Anywhere
Professional bartending in Kenai, Alaska can open doors wide across the service industry spectrum and at varying levels in today's economy. Bartenders are in high demand in all types of venues, from luxurious hotels and sold-out concerts to swanky special events and exclusive outdoor weddings-and at every happy hour, local's corner bar, and social event in between.
A good bartender should know everything from how to change a keg to how to mix a proper Love Sizzurp, and they're expected to be able to adapt to any situation spur-of-the-moment. Any bartender worth his or her salt is just as comfortable slinging drinks as they are in talking an unruly patron out of playing yet another rendition of 'Sweet Caroline' on the jukebox.
In fact, in many niche markets, a bartender is expected to know more than basic drink recipes, like how to make a Cuba Libre (that's a rum and coke, for those not yet in the know). A veteran bartender won't flinch when asked for a Velvet Goldmine or a Sazerac. A reliable bartender is skilled at multi-tasking, and can often be expected to harness the skills of a bar back-otherwise known as the bar stocking assistant--and cocktail server, in addition to being master of all things mixology.
If you're not sure that confining yourself to a single job description is for you, check out these exciting alternative takes on a potential career path in bartending:
- Do you dream of getting paid to sail your way around the world? There's likely a bartender slinging drinks on some beautiful, remote Caribbean island who'll tell you about the time they took a job serving mint juleps on a million-dollar cruise ship...and never looked back.
- Have a passion for Pinot? Most sommeliers-the in-house, restaurant-based authority figure on grapes-started out behind a bar before becoming the sought-after wine authority that they are today.
- Are you a trendsetter? These days, Mixology and themed menus are all the rage. If you are a foodie that enjoys tending bar and has a passion for freshly mulled juice, artisan herbal essences, and hand-scraped ice chips, you might want to specialize in bartending's newest craze: the art and science of the craft cocktail.
And those trends don't seem to be going anywhere. According to industry experts, the era of the craft cocktail is just beginning. In 2016, we can expect even more libations in line with seasonal produce and themed menus.
Convinced yet? The Opportunities are Endless
If you're thinking about getting into the service industry in Kenai, Alaska, but don't have any experience-don't worry. While you'll be hard-pressed to find a general restaurant manager or food and beverage director at any respected establishment who hasn't spent some time behind the stick to get to where they are today, bartending can help open those doors for you-in fact, it's often a prerequisite to any decent-paying restaurant management position.
To learn more about what it takes to become a professional bartender, consider these steps to make a seamless transition from your day job to your new career:
School is (Not) Out for Summer
Unless you have tons of front-of-house service industry experience and a dedicated manager willing to give you a chance behind the bar, you will likely need at least some formal training and probably a responsible vendor license or two. But hey, that's why you will get paid the big bucks, and (mostly) in cash, right?
To be fair, bartending (especially during those profitable weekend shifts) is often a coveted position that takes years to work up to. Why not give yourself an edge by showing up with credentials?
There are as many bartending school programs that allow you to work in Kenai, Alaska as there are bars. Deciding between an online course, a local course, or one that specializes in a certain part of the market (think: casinos) can be a difficult choice. Here are some key points to consider before making the leap:
Cost of Attendance
Bartending classes can last from one day to two weeks and cost between $149 and $600, including all books, supplies, and materials.
- A typical high-end two-week intensive course can run about $600.
- At the lower end of the cost spectrum, an in-person 40-hour course costs about half-or $295.
- Shorter, less intensive programs run about 10-hours and cost approximately $149.
Additional requirements
- State Requirements: Not every state has bartending school certifications, but those that do (like New York State) list them on their Department of Education website.
- Alcohol awareness requirements: As of 2016, 30 states have alcohol awareness requirements that must be met before a person can be authorized to serve alcohol.
- As of 2016, there are no federal or national requirements to become a bartender-the laws are specifically dictated by each state, so check your state's official website for requirements.
- There is no such thing as a bartending degree. However, you can earn a certificate to help you get ahead-the requirements for which vary according to each state. Some states even offer tuition assistance under certain circumstances.
If you're looking for an exciting service-industry skill that has substantial cash flow, a stable future, and an ever-expanding career path-bartending may be exactly what you've been searching for. If you don't have tons of experience behind the bar and don't have time to struggle your way up the service-industry ladder for the next few years, a certificate from a licensed bartending school may be just what you need to get your foot in the door.
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To me, the biggest problem with the double whammy suspensions of Browner and Sherman is that both players will miss games at the same time, forcing us to start our #3 and #4 corners for four games. Given the way Trufant has played lately, that's a pretty big deal, because he's been getting burned on a regular basis. Thurmond on the other hand is coming back from injury and you would assume he wouldn't be 100% up to speed, but the last time he played for us, he looked very promising.
If we kept one of Sherman/Browner while starting him across from Thurmond while keeping Trufant in nickle only situations, then our secondary wouldn't actually be hurt very much. The cost of losing one of Sherman/Browner for 8 games is a lot less devastating than losing both for 4 games, especially when your team is in the middle of a tight wildcard race.
So here's a thought- after the Chicago game have Browner agree to serve his suspension immediately, which would take him out for the rest of the regular season, but would clear him for the start of 2013. Then have Richard Sherman aggressively pursue the appeal process (which he is already doing) and try to have the case pushed into the offseason. In a worst case scenario, Sherman would miss the first four of next season, but we'd never have fewer than two good starting corners in any of those games (barring injury). There is also a chance that Sherman could win his appeal over the long offseason, which gives added incentive for him to fight it.
I don't know if that's exactly how things will go down, but if you ask me, that's the smartest way to approach this problem.