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Olympic sailing heroes become rivals

April 16, 2013, 9:19 pm
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As crewmates they won silver medals for Australia at the London Games, but now sailors Olivia Price and Nina Curtis have become rivals.

 
 
 
  Reported by The Age 19 hours ago.
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Cerberus Founder Exploring Bid For Bushmaster Gunmaker

April 16, 2013, 10:49 pm
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By Olivia Oran, Greg Roumeliotis and Martinne Geller
April 17 (Reuters) - Private equity mogul Stephen Feinberg may bid for the Bushmaster rifle maker that his firm Cerberus Capital Management LP put up for sale after one of its guns was used in a Connecticut school shooting, three sources familiar with the situation said.
Feinberg, along with other senior Cerberus partners, is putting together a consortium to make a "stalking horse" offer designed to spur competition for Freedom Group, which makes the Bushmaster rifle, the sources said on Tuesday.
Cerberus is under pressure from the public as well as investors in its funds to sell Freedom Group following the massacre that took place in December in Newtown, Connecticut.
A bid by Feinberg for a company that his own firm owns would be a rare move in the private equity industry. The move raises potential conflict of interest issues, as it could pit the founder's interest against those of the investors in Cerberus funds, known as limited partners. It may also indicate Cerberus may be having problems in selling the company. Banking sources have said that major Wall Street firms have been unwilling to finance a bid for Freedom Group.
Feinberg has approached other wealthy individuals to join him in the bid, the sources said, who declined to be identified because the auction is private. He has not made a bid and may yet decide against it, they said.
Cerberus declined to comment and declined to make Feinberg available for an interview, while representatives of Freedom Group could not be reached for comment.
Freedom Group's AR-15 type Bushmaster rifle was used in the December shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, which left 20 children and six adults dead.
University of California is among Cerberus investors that have been putting pressure on the private equity firm to quickly sell Freedom Group.
"We do not want to have investments in companies that sell, manufacturer or distribute firearms," spokeswoman Dianne Klein said in an email on Tuesday. The university has a $1 million indirect investment in Bushmaster through a Cerberus private equity fund.
Cerberus' fund investors also include some of the largest U.S. public pension funds. CalSTRS, the California State Teachers' Retirement System, said in December it was reviewing its investment with Cerberus in the wake of the shooting. CalSTRS could not immediately be reached for comment.
Soon after the shootings, Cerberus said it would look for a buyer and hired investment bank Lazard Ltd to help sell the business.
Lazard declined to comment.
The stocks of publicly traded gunmakers such as Smith & Wesson Holding Corp and Sturm Ruger & Co, which fell after the shooting, have since recovered.
Proposed gun control legislation in U.S. Congress since the shootings has made only modest progress and has been heavily watered down.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
One of the sources familiar with the auction said Cerberus is planning to prevent conflicts of interests through measures including setting up an independent committee of Freedom Group's board of directors as well as a special shareholders committee.
Under the plan, the independent board committee would include former generals and industry experts, while the shareholders committee would include investors in Cerberus' funds whose capital was committed for the Freedom Group investment, the source said.
These two committees would then negotiate with Feinberg's consortium and decide on the eventual sale, the source said.
Cerberus has also designed other measures to make sure the auction is fair if Feinberg decides to bid, the source said. If another buyer bids 10 percent or more above the stalking horse bid, Feinberg would be forced to drop out of the auction, the source said.
There also would not be any break-up fee or other expenses paid by the company if Feinberg's bid is topped by another party, the source added.
Feinberg and other senior Cerberus partners plan to invest their own money as well as roll over any existing stakes in the company to fund the bid, the source said.
Under the bid being contemplated, Feinberg plans to be a minority investor, but he and his Cerberus partners could end up controlling the company, the source added.
Cerberus bought firearms maker Bushmaster in 2006 and later merged it with other gun companies to create Freedom Group. The company's sales rose about 20 percent to $931.9 million in 2012.
Feinberg worked at investment banks Drexel Burnham Lambert and Gruntal & Co before co-founding Cerberus in 1992 along with William Richter. Cerberus has more than $20 billion under management.
Feinberg's father, Martin Feinberg, is a resident of Newtown, public records showed last year. (Additional reporting by Peter Henderson in San Francisco; Editing by Soyoung Kim, Paritosh Bansal, Chris Gallagher and Ryan Woo) Reported by Huffington Post 18 hours ago.
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Nanpean mum battling to get ovarian cancer drug

April 17, 2013, 12:47 am
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Nanpean mum battling to get ovarian cancer drug This is Cornwall --

A YOUNG mum battling ovarian cancer claims she was repeatedly misdiagnosed by doctors and is now fighting for a lifeline medicine after falling victim to a postcode lottery of care.

Mum of four Cher Melsom, 37, of Grenville Close, Nanpean, first complained about excruciating pain and extreme weight loss three years ago – but when the former youth worker, who has a mental health illness, went to her GP surgery in St Austell they told her she had manic depression and gave her a cocktail of drugs.

After repeatedly seeing her GP, Helen Leigh, at the Woodland Road Surgery, and Dr Leigh senior, she was eventually sent by a locum for an ultrasound at the beginning of 2012.

This revealed she had large ovaries but no action was taken.

"It was just swept under the carpet. It was put down to my mental health and that I had depression," she said.

However, in October, while homeless after a car ploughed into her property, she began to suffer pains in her groin and lower abdomen – symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Two months later after an emergency referral to the gynaecology unit at Newquay, in January cancer was diagnosed.

A month later at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro surgeons removed three tumours from her ovaries and spleen and performed a full hysterectomy.

She has begun chemotherapy, and her consultant has said a drug called Avastin could extend her life by years, but last week her application for funding for the drug - drug which is not routinely funded for this cancer in Cornwall - was turned down.

"I'm going to die; that's the fact of it," she said, "but I'm determined to fight against it.

"This drug would give me precious time with my children. My children only have me and I only have them."

She said though her consultant was looking at other funding methods, "I feel I'd be robbing somebody else if I did get it."

A petition launched on Friday to Prime Minister David Cameron calling for her to get the drug has more than 560 names already.

Ms Melsom is mother to Jonathan, 15, who lives in Lichfield with his father, Lizzie Louise, 14, Mollie Olivia, 11, and eight-year-old Daniel Aran, who live with her.

"Most people live their lives for the future, always making plans. Now we're living every day to its fullest," she said.

The hardest question to answer was when Daniel asked: "Will you be in my future, mummy?"

She is also determined to use her plight to help others. "Mental health can't be allowed to overshadow serious illness," she said. "Some GPs need to know this. I was told it was all in my head, part of my depression,

"I'd love to see my youngest boy reach 18 but there's a massive possibility I might not even be able to see next Christmas.

"I just want as long as I can have with my children; they need their mum. They need me." Reported by This is 16 hours ago.
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Team Bath Buccaneers girls just miss out on top-four national finish

April 17, 2013, 1:01 am
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Team Bath Buccaneers girls just miss out on top-four national finish This is Bath -- Team Bath Buccaneers under-16 girls narrowly missed out on a top-four finish at the EH National Finals in Wakefield over the weekend. In the first match against Old Loughtonians, Team Bath started quickly dominating the early exchanges. Towards the end of the first half, however, the Bath team began to be wasteful in possession and Old Loughtonians were able to mount a period of sustained pressure, ultimately taking a deserved lead. Team Bath started the second half with much greater energy and a nest passing move between Susie Barnes and Holly Jackson enabled Ellie Lyne to fire home a deserved equaliser. And things quickly got even better for the Bath girls as another sharp passing exchange provided gave Jackson the opportunity to take the lead. Old Loughtonians came back strongly but were held at bay until the last five minutes when, having been reduced to ten players, Team bath found themselves defending deeper and deeper. Inevitably the pressure told and Old Loughtonians were able to equalise for a hard-fought, extremely entertaining, draw. The second match with Banbury started with the Team Bath girls very much in the ascendancy. Despite winning a series of penalty corners and a number of clear cut chances, however, the team failed to convert any of these opportunities. To compound their woes, a defensive lapse gave one of the Banbury forwards the freedom of Wakefield and Team Bath inexplicably found themselves turning round a goal down at half-time. The girls started the second half with a renewed determination and were immediately rewarded with a penalty corner from which Susie Barnes lashed home an equaliser. Within five minutes the team were ahead, Ellie Lyne's clever deflection hitting a Banbury foot on the way into goal and Olivia Allin emphatically converting the resulting penalty stroke. Victory seemed assured when another neat penalty corner exchange resulted in Holly Jackson's pass being swept home by Barnes to extend the Team Bath lead. However, Banbury rallied late and only a smart save from Nicole New, and good defensive work from Eliza Matthews, Connie Redman and Ellie Taylor, ensured the two-goal cushion was maintained. In front of a partisan crowd, Team Bath took on hosts and eventual champions Wakefield in their final match. The girls made a strong start, pressing hard and forcing mistakes from their opponents in an effort to win a place in the final, fashioning several chances without ever quite creating a clear cut opportunity. As ever against very strong opposition, one mistake proved costly and Wakefield took advantage to win a penalty stroke and go to the break with a one-goal lead. Having got their noses in front, Wakefield began to expose the fatigue in the Team Bath ranks and despite some hard work down the left flank by Gabi Chapman and Katie Braithwaite won a series of penalty corners from which they extended their lead to four goals. Overall, Team Bath finished third in their group, only missing out on goal difference on the play-off for third place. Reported by This is 16 hours ago.
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Review: Blood Brothers, Theatre Royal

April 17, 2013, 1:57 am
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Review: Blood Brothers, Theatre Royal This is Nottingham -- It was my first time, I admit it. And I was unprepared for the power of a story which left us all in danger of leaving the theatre as emotional wrecks. And not just me. By the end of the final number, a thundering reprise of Tell Me It's Not True, Maureen Nolan needed three curtain calls before the tears were finally wiped from her eyes. If you've ever been touched by tales of Peter Pan, Two Little Boys or even Puff The Magic Dragon, you'll know how important it is to enjoy your childhood and resist growing up for as long as you can. In this musical, separated-at-birth twins Mickey (Sean Jones) and Eddie (Mark Hutchinson) somehow keep bumping into each other without knowing their true identities – and become firm friends from school through to adulthood and all of the challenges that brings. Embracing the Prince and The Pauper theme, one of these lads ends up having it all, while the other has nothing and manages to lose even that. Maureen (as their mother, Mrs Johnstone), and the narrator Warwick Evans, kept the tempo and the story ticking along at pace, so that even though we didn't leave the theatre until after 10.30pm, the show never felt like a long haul. Warwick's ability as a performance poet, passing vital elements of the narrative as the spoken word blended neatly with his musical skill, helping every life event for the cast move seamlessly from one to the next. The love interest for Mickey – and then Eddie – came in the perfect shape of Olivia Sloyan as Linda. She had each milestone off to a tee, and we particularly enjoyed her part in the schoolday pastiches, the moments when she tries to woo Mickey, and her powerful performances later on, dealing with ex-con Mickey, by then her husband, who's struggling to live a family life while up to his eyeballs in anti-depressants. So there, in a nutshell, is the plot. Of course no man could fail to notice Linda, and when Eddie is drawn to her as he tries to help get her and Mickey's lives back on track, tragedy strikes. This is a full-scale modern musical celebrating its 28th anniversary, which still stands aside from many of the traditional theatre-fillers. Catchy reprises of Marilyn Monroe, Shoes Upon the Table and Tell Me It's Not True ensure the inevitable standing ovation. ENDS Reported by This is 15 hours ago.
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Sandy Hook Donations By the Numbers

April 17, 2013, 4:49 am
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Sandy Hook Donations By the Numbers Patch Newtown, CT --

 

On Tuesday, Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen's office announced the results of a survey of non-profits related to the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Survey results were due April 12, according to Jepsen, and may not reflect changes since the submission of the forms.

Click and scroll above to see reported amounts received and donated and view individual reports from charities.

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Amounts are based on self-reported survey answers. Amounts received do not include announced pledges except where noted, and the amount spent could include donations or other expenses, including internal expenses, as indicated on survey responses. Some funds who responded to the survey but did not report monetary transactions or provide clear sums are not included, and some figures are estimates. (See individual reports.)

The Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation, not included in the above graph, have raised $11,000,000 through the Sandy Hook School Support Fund and have announced plans to distribute $4 million to families of the most affected victims.

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The Animal Center: Funds will be used exclusively for the "planning, building and development of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary."

The Glenn R. Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund: The organization says it has raised $102,000 for a scholarship for victim Anne Marie Murphy. An additional $8,000, it says, has been donated for the Newtown community in general.

Ben's Lighthouse Fund: The fund is designed to create a "perpetual endowment to support children in the Newtown, Connecticut community in honor of the angels of Sandy Hook Elementary School." Officials say they will be spending between $2.5 to $3.5 thousand on a kickoff event in June.

Hartford Marathon Foundation / Sandy Hook Run for the Families 5K: 100% of fees and contributions from the 5K were reportedly donated to the United Way Sandy Hook School Support Fund.

Newtown Forest Association: Raising funds for memorial tree plantings. "Based on the mission of our Fund, we expect zero of the funds to be used for direct victim relief, however, we expect these funds to indirectly benefit the victims and the Newtown community by providing a living memorial."

Newtown Pride: "Every last dime that was raised will be going towards the families via Sandy Hook Family Fund."

Newtown Scholarship Association: The association reports its first scholarship will be awarded in June 2013.

Newtown Youth Academy: The NYA reported $100,000 in donations. "For the special events we estimate the donated time to be over $10K. We have estimated the cost of just the rental space for the three weeks that the doors were opened to the community to be about $80K."

Newtown Youth and Family Services: Costs include "hiring additional staff, staff increase from the immediate 2 weeks after the tragedy, acquiring more agency space, operational costs, financial assistance to families that do not qualify for Office of Victim Services support, staff trauma training, extension of our licensing and insurance coverage."

Sandy Hook Newtown CT Forever Angels Fundraiser: The fund lists the following expenses: "$3,000 sent to Newtown Parks and Rec in memory of Olivia Engel per the family request; $2,000 sent to Charlotte Bacon Kindness Act Organization; $1,400 sent to Town of Newtown – 1st responders –police officers; $1,400 sent to Town of Newtown – Sandy Hook Teachers – survivors." In response to a question about how much had been spent in relation to the Sandy Hook tragedy, the fund listed $600.

Sandy Hook Special Revenue Fund: The town fund reports a special appropriations request in process to spend $102,000.

University of Connecticut Foundation: The fund is reserved for "students admitted to the University of Connecticut who are either siblings of the children killed in the assault, dependents of the adults who were killed by the gunman in the assault, or students enrolled at the Sandy Hook Elementary School at the time of the tragedy."

Voices for Heroes, Inc.: Amount received listed as $3,400 and amount spent listed as $20,000. Reported by Patch 12 hours ago.
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Huntingdon Valley Family Shares Boston Marathon Experience

April 17, 2013, 5:06 am
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Patch Lower Moreland, PA --

After explosions occurred at the Boston Marathon many were afraid. Carol Wilson, of Huntingdon Valley, was anxious to return home to her children.

According to 6ABC, Wilson did return home safely with her family after Monday's tragic events. After racing in her first marathon, she was happy to stay home Tuesday with her 15-year-old daughter Olivia and son, Richard, 10.

To read her account of the day's events, visit the 6ABC full story here. Reported by Patch 12 hours ago.
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Me And You Movie Review, Trailer, Pictures & News

April 17, 2013, 5:05 am
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Introverted loner Lorenzo (Jacopo Olmo Antinori) tells his single mum that he's off on a school skiing trip... when he's actually going to spend the week in his basement listening to The Cure. However, his clandestine break is interrupted by the arrival of his half-sister Olivia (Tea Falco), a vivacious artist who's attempting to go cold turkey from a heroin habit. Reported by Sky Movies 12 hours ago.
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Pelham's David Selleck Dead at 81

April 17, 2013, 6:05 am
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Pelham's David Selleck Dead at 81 Patch Pelham, NY --


Friends and family said a final farewell to Pelham's David Selleck yesterday afternoon. Selleck was an assistant scoutmaster and advancement chairman for Pelham's Scout Troop 1 for many years. He was also a member of Huguenot Memorial Church in Pelham, which is where his memorial service was held.

Selleck was born in Bay Shore back in 1931. He grew up in East Setauket and went to college at Colgate University. He then went on to receive his master's degree from Columbia University Teachers College and Wesleyan University.

For 40 years, Selleck taught science at Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle. He enjoyed staying in touch with his former students. He retired back in 1995.

Selleck's hobbies included gardening, fixing things in his home, science and genealogy.

For 50 years Selleck was married to his loving wife, Barbara Hang Selleck, as a devoted father of Timothy D. (Gloria) Selleck of Taylor, Tx, William A. (Meredith) Selleck of Bow, NH, and Lauren M. Selleck of Pelham. He was the cherished grandfather of Weston, Thayer, Samuel, Matthew and Olivia. He was the loving uncle of 3 nieces and 4 nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Burnell Hall Selleck of East Lansing, MI and his sister Merle Selleck Brown of Eastport, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 or Huguenot Memorial Church, 901 Pelhamdale Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 are appreciated. Reported by Patch 11 hours ago.
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What's Trending With...Olivia Palermo

April 17, 2013, 12:16 pm
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Known for her insanely fabulous wardrobe, must-read blog and designer partnerships with brands like Tibi, Rochas and Piperlime, Olivia Palermo knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a true... Reported by E! Online 4 hours ago.
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Drew's Daily Decor Ditty...

April 17, 2013, 12:47 pm
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Drew's Daily Decor Ditty... Patch Garden City, NY --

"Olivia's Coop" by Morgan Weistling One of the most popular and prized paintings from the 2012 Masters of the American West Exhibition and Sale was Morgan Weistling’s Olivia’s Coop. What attracts so many to his work? It is through his mastery Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
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Natasha Koifman: Don't Follow a List! Must-Haves for Spring Are All About You

April 17, 2013, 2:29 pm
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For many of us, our 20s are a decade fuelled by insecurities. We're beginning careers and relationships, finding our own style, and sense of self. I think that often manifests in the spending decisions we make, too. We want to buy the "right" thing, we look to friends and role models to help us on the voyage to finding ourselves and along the way, we work through many trials and errors.

One of the nicer things about being somewhat older and wiser is that we settle down those insecurities. I now have a strong sense of who I am and what I like. Nowadays, my purchases aren't governed by external ideas of what the "right" thing to buy is, but what feels right to me. As we start a new season, I think it's a perfect time to explore something new, to give yourself a fresh start, in some small way. It may be as simple as a new shade of lipstick, or as permanent as a tattoo. For me, it's really about finding and following your own heart, listening to your own inner voice...

Here's what's calling to me right now:

*(1) Wearing my heart on my sleeve*
Each of my tattoos is a very special reminder and meaningful affirmation for me. I got them at a point in my life when I knew exactly who I was, and what was important to me. They're messages I want to be reminded of every day. One says "Gratitude," the other, "Be Brave" -- and I'm about to get a new one that will say "Love" -- funny I always seem to get my tattoos in the spring!

It's not only important to me to wear such meaningful messages, (literally my heart on my sleeve!), but also because the commitment of getting these tattoos is such an empowering thing to do for myself. I know that tattoos aren't for everybody. But it is one of those things we do for ourselves; it's like giving yourself a birthmark, something you'll have forever. And it's lovely to start a new season on a new and affirming note.

*(2) Wearing the clothes, not the other way around*
In Miranda Purves' Editor's Letter in the May 2013 Flare, she talks about needing her clothes to take care of her, not the other way around. She's exploring this concept in the context of wearing what she feels drawn to, not what she feels like she "should" wear. This is a powerful message for me and speaks to the same idea of letting go of the rule book...arriving at a place, and sense of self, that puts you firmly in charge of your own style, not following the pack.

I try to embody the same approach by letting myself love what I love regardless of prescribed rules. I just bought six (yes, six!) new kaftans from Soigne K in New York, and feel they'll be perfect for so many occasions. Some of my friends have joked that I'm entering a Mrs. Roper phase, but knowing what I love and going with that is something I now have the confidence to do. It's liberating, but it also makes me feel stronger in my self. I don't need approval or permission to wear what I want!

*(3) Hanging art with a meaningful message*
An art collection is so much more than a collection of pictures, it's an artist's narrative becoming part of my own life and story. Every artwork I own tells a story about a certain time in my life, about a certain place or outlook I had, or about a connection with an artist. Most of us don't have the talent to create amazing artwork, but by selecting and displaying art, we add our own self-expression to the artist's talent.

Credit: Olivia Steele

Right now, David Drebin is doing an incredible collection of neon installations. I've been following his work for a long time now, and he always takes things in interesting new directions. I've also been admiring neon installations by Olivia Steele with their messages like "I dream of you in colours that don't exist"... these are words that strike a chord deep in my soul.

*(4) Talismans and charms*
I'm also really drawn to the new jewellery that's surfacing right now, especially ring-to-wrist jewelry. Jacquie Aiche has some amazing pieces -- and her collection also carries a lot of meaning, like her iconic "love" rings. I'm also loving knuckle rings right now -- Shopbop and Odette both have a good collection! My Redline bracelets are also my constant reminder of love, luck, and life -- the three Ls!

Credits: Jacquie Aiche & Odette

Jewellery is sometimes seen just as a luxury adornment, but it can also be deeply symbolic. Designers like Jeanine Payer, Me & Ro, and Canadian company Pyrrha, all make a strong statement with their pieces, not just from a design standpoint but with messages that reflect and reinforce an individual's outlook. I love the idea of these talismans guiding us, keeping us safe and serving as a constant reminder of what matters most. When I found my Anita Ko heart, I was immediately drawn to it, (almost like falling in love!), and it's something I never take off; it just spoke to me and it wasn't even a question whether I'd buy it or not.

As new collections hit stores and the spring issues of magazines break out all the new trends, the must-have purchases and emerging designers, you may feel pushed and pulled to adopt certain looks. It can feel overwhelming at times; this sense of constant reinvention that the style world cultivates. Let's face it, most of us don't reinvent, rather, we evolve; that means adding and subtracting in ways that are more personal and profound than a simple checklist of "must-have stuff."

Following your heart, whether it be the choices you make around fashion, design, or love...is always the right thing to do. Reported by Huffington Post 2 hours ago.
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So You've Failed -- Masterclash and Asylum Say Goodbye

April 17, 2013, 7:50 pm
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The time has come to say goodbye. There were robots and nerdy burlesques and everything Star Wars. We gave you A Woman's Perspective and had Drinks With Writers. Olivia Munn pranked our intern. We banned Megan Fox and encouraged women to have Sex ... Read more

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Reported by Asylum 21 hours ago.
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Spring Student Musical Performances at McDaniel College

April 17, 2013, 10:31 pm
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Spring Student Musical Performances at McDaniel College Patch Eldersburg, MD --

Students at McDaniel College participate in a variety of spring musical performances at the college, which are free and open to the public. 

Find details including date, location, time and participants below. 

*College Choir Concert
**Sunday, April 28, 7 p.m.
**Baker Memorial Chapel at* *McDaniel College, 2College Hill, Westminster, Md.* 

Under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, professor and department chair of the music department, the college choir presents “Songs of Conflict and Reconciliation” commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, specifically the Battles of Gettysburg and Antietam.

Student soloists perform, including senior Lisa Staples of Burtonsville, Md., sophomores Matthew Butt of Marriottsville, Md., and Foster McDaniel of Hendersonville, Tenn., and freshmen Daniel Beane of Bel Air, Md., Rachel Brown of Monkton, Md., Erica Cichetti of Hanover, Pa., Joshua Harding of Federalsburg, Md., Malcolm Jones of Annapolis, Md., Jennifer Litzinger of West Windsor, N.J., Morgan Stanback of North Highlands, Calif., and Melissa Williams of New Windsor, Md. A student percussion ensemble comprised of senior Bernadette Jankowski of Hampstead, Md., junior Madeline Jackowski of Cumberland, Md., and freshman Norman Lezama of Rockville, Md., accompanies the choir on a work based on Walt Whitman’s poem “Beat, Beat Drums.” Seniors Monika Lemke of Westminster, Md., and Veronica Lathroum of Linthicum Heights, Md., are featured on flute.

Other featured works are Peter Wilhousky’s arrangement of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and his lesser-known arrangement of “When Johnnie Comes Marching Home.”

Senior Lisa Staples, student conductor, conducts Oscar Peterson’s jazz anthem, “Hymn to Freedom,” accompanied by senior Charles Eron of Hanover, Pa., on piano, junior Kevin Alexander of Bethesda, Md., on bass, and McDaniel alumnus Aaron Donato of Reisterstown, Md., on drums.  

The concert also includes premieres of several short new arrangements by Boudreaux of Civil War songs, including “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching,” “Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground,” “Hard Times Come Again No More,” and “Goober Peas.” 

Pianist David Kreider, music senior lecturer at McDaniel, will accompany the choir joined by McDaniel College organist Ted Dix and Nick Reider, adjunct faculty member in music, on trumpet.

*Benefit Recital by the Members of Beta Alpha Chi
**Saturday, May 4, 1 p.m.
**Baker Memorial Chapel at* *McDaniel College, 2College Hill, Westminster, Md.*

Members of Beta Alpha Chi, the music honor society at McDaniel College, perform a benefit recital. Although the concert is free and open to the public, donations will be collected to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Performers are seniors Kirsten Bickford of Sykesville, Md., Charles Eron of Hanover, Pa., Hanna Martin of New Windsor, Md., and Lisa Staples of Burtonsville, Md., junior Luis Ortiz of Providence, R.I., and sophomore Victoria Mansfield of Mount Airy, Md.

Among the selections they will perform are Jason Robert Brown’s “Stars and the Moon” (Martin), the folk song, “How Can I Keep from Singing?” (Martin and Staples), Benjamin Britten’s “The Last Rose of Summer” (Staples), Hindemith Sonata for Flute Movement 3, Sehr Lebhaft (Bickford and Mansfield), and some of Mozart’s piano sonatas (Mansfield).

*Musical Theatre/Opera Workshop Performance
**Sunday, May 5, 7 p.m.
**WMC Alumni Hall at* *McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.*

* *The Musical Theatre/Opera Workshop class at McDaniel performs “FREDENSTEIN” or “In your face, my brother,” under the direction of Kyle Engler, senior music lecturer. Robin Armstrong, associate professor of music at McDaniel, serves as musicologist and narrator.

The program includes “Soave Trio” from Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte,” “One More Kiss” from Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies,” “We Can Do It” from Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” “I Have a Song to Sing” from Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Yeoman of the Guard,” “Sensitivity” and “Love Song” from Mary Rodgers and Marshall Barer’s “Once Upon a Mattress,” among others.

The class, which is comprised of music and theatre students, includes seniors Caitlin Bennett of Bothell, Wash., Yichong Angel Li of Nanjing, China, Hanna Martin of New Windsor, Md., and Mara Seibert of Laurel, Md., sophomore Lucas Frangou of Silver Spring, Md., and freshmen Erna Hammond of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Melissa Williams of New Windsor, Md.

*An Evening of Madrigals
**Monday, May 6, 7:30 p.m.
**Baker Chapel at* *McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.*

Sophomores Matthew Butt of Marriottsville, Md., Foster McDaniel of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Erin Morris of Crofton, Md., and freshmen Clarissa Balint of Mount Rainier, Md., RachelBrown of Monkton, Md., Erna Hammond of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Joshua Harding of Federalsburg, Md., Malcolm Jones of Annapolis, Md., Joanne McCoy of Bowie, Md., Emma Richard of Denton, Md., and Melissa Williams of New Windsor, Md., make up the Madrigal Singers, under the direction of music professor Margaret Boudreaux.

This premier vocal ensemble at McDaniel performs diverse a cappella styles covering several nations and a wide range of cultures andperiods. The majority of the program consists of Renaissance music and poetry, primarily about romantic love, but other genres include vocal jazz with “Pavanne for a True Musical Prince” by Milcho Leviev and a traditional spiritual with “Steal Away” arranged by Moses Hogan. Some pieces mix time periods, such as a set of songs by modern California composer Matthew Harris based on texts byWilliam Shakespeare, and a 17th century piece by Henry Purcell titled “Nymphs and Shepherds,” originally a solo piece that Boudreaux has arranged for mixed voices. Another highlight is the Argentinian piece “Alma Ilanera,” which features the singers imitating instruments, as well as singing Spanish lyrics. German, Italian and French selections also will be performed and audience participation is encouraged throughout the program.

*Jazz Night
**Thursday, May 9, 8 p.m.
**Decker Center Forum at* *McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.*

Directed by Bo Eckard, senior lecturer in music, Jazz Night highlights the Thursday Jazz Ensemble, Monday Jazz Ensemble, and the eight-piece Jazz Combo with vocalists seniors Jonathan Lightner of Perry Hall, Md., and Lisa Staples of Burtonsville, Md., and freshman Katya Spitznagel of Parkton, Md 

Other McDaniel students performing are seniors Charles Eron of Hanover, Pa., AnnaFine of Ridgewood, N.J., Noah Patton of Montgomery Village, Md., and Eric Spioch of Westminster, Md., juniors Kevin Alexander of Bethesda, Md., Gram Arnsberger of Gaithersburg, Md., Kyle Chittim of Annapolis, Md., Alan Lyons of Westminster, Md., Jasmine McCormick of Antioch, Calif., Caitlin Wagner of Severn, Md., and Andrew Wooden of Monkton, Md., sophomores Steven Crickman of Marriottsville, Md., and Hunter Montgomery of Concord, Mass., and freshmen Norman Lezama of Rockville, Md., and Shannon Murphy of East Berlin, Pa.

Styles of jazz represented include classic big band swing, bebop, Latin, funk, jazz-rock and Tin Pan Alley.  

*College Band Concert
**Friday, May 10, 7 p.m.
**WMC Alumni Hall at* *McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.*

Under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, the College Band Concert includes more than 60 McDaniel students, faculty members, alumni, and community musicians.

Musical selections for the concert are Jager’s “Third Suite” and Holst’s “Second Suite in F,” both of which are from traditional wind band literature, as well as highlights from Broadway’s “Man of La Mancha,” John Williams’ “Dartmoor, 1912,” from the movie “War Horse,” “El Camino Real” by Alfred Reed, and “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre.    

Students performing are senior Bernadette Jankowski of Hampstead, Md., and Sarah Lange of Woodbine, Md., juniors Elyssa Sykes Bidwell of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Olivia Brundage of Westminster, Md., Madeline Jackowski of Cumberland, Md., Alan Lyons of Westminster, Md., Luis Ortiz of Providence, R.I., and Caitlin Wagner of Severn, Md., sophomores Kent Hu of Providence, R.I., Victoria Mansfield of Mount Airy, Md., and Maura Wesen of Rosemount, Minn., and freshmen Anthony Kormann of Glenwood, Md., Norman Lezama of Rockville, Md., and Ricky Tisinger of Edinburg, Va.  

*Gospel Choir Concert
**Sunday, May 12, 3 p.m.
**WMC Alumni Hall at* *McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.*

McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir, under the direction of Eric Byrd, music lecturer, performs spirituals, as well as traditional and contemporary gospel music. Highlights include “You Hold My World” by Israel Houghton and “And We Are Glad” by Joe Pace.

The concert kicks off with a special performance by Voices of Praise, a smaller ensemble consisting ofselect members of the Gospel Choir, singing “Make Me Over” by The Walls Group and “Show Yourself Strong” by Fred Hammond.

The Gospel Choir consists of seniors Dovetta Blair* of Baltimore, Rachel Cash of Washington, D.C., Rosalie Edelston of Cos Cob, Conn., Robert Kapp of Westminster, Md., Kristina Karim-Makle of Baltimore, Elizabeth Kavitsky of Lumberton, N.J., Danielle Kestner of Frederick, Md., Monika Lemke of Westminster, Md., Ja’Nairra Myers of Baltimore, Margaret O’Connor of Silver Spring, Md., Mara Seibert of Laurel, Md., and Autumn Wenderoth of Westminster, Md.

Juniors are Stephanie Akoto* of Columbia, Md., Jennifer Bland of Olney, Md., Hillary Deweese of White Hall, Md., Brittany Fleming of Burlington, N.J., Shanice Hackley of Owings Mills, Md., Emily Kurtyka of Middletown, Md., Megan McCargish of Reisterstown, Md., Brighid Molony of Conway, S.C., Josiah Nusbaum of Westminster, Md., Cindy Reid of Brooklyn, N.Y., Daniel Seibert of Middletown, Pa., Elyssa Sykes Bidwell of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Jesica West of Cambridge, Md., and Joseph Wright of Westminster, Md.

Other student performers include sophomores Marketty Bleck* of Bowie, Md., Sean Durkin of Baltimore, Ashanti Edwards* of Washington, D.C., Brianna Gaines of Hyattsville, Md., Chesney Jamieson* of La Plata, Md., Lauren Lewis of Annapolis, Md., Victoria Mansfield of Mount Airy, Md., Akela Peters of Jersey City, N.J., and Avery Udell of Oxford, Mich., and freshmen Malcolm Jones ofAnnapolis, Md., Natalie Kendall of Woodbine, Md., Joanne McCoy of Bowie, Md., Jasmine Nunez* of Aspen Hill, Md., Andrea Richardson of Silver Spring, Md.,Justine Tinnin* of Baltimore, Natarsha Towner of Brooklyn, N.Y., Emma West of Cambridge, Md., and Melissa Williams of New Windsor, Md.

For more information, call 410-857-2599. Visit www.mcdaniel.edu/music for information about McDaniel’s music department. 

Information in this post taken from a McDaniel College news release.  Reported by Patch 19 hours ago.
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Long Valley Track Runs To Second Straight Win

April 18, 2013, 6:19 am
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Long Valley Track Runs To Second Straight Win Patch Long Valley, NJ --

Despite stiff competition from Chester, Long Valley Track and Field had another successful meet on Sunday, April 14, nabbing top spots in many of the day’s events.

Starting the day on a high note, the team captured three first places finishes in a row in the 800m race. Eric Lusskin started the day strong and finished in 3:04.18, followed closely by Ryan Matos and Patrick Kelly for the 9-10 boys, while Sarah Hanifin kept the momentum going with a 3:09.25 finish for the 9-10 girls and Luke Lusskin captured the win in 2:46.38 for the 11-12 Boys. Ava Lusskin, with a time of 2:52, brought home a first place finish for the 13-15 girls. Evan Carpenter brought home a strong third place finish for the 13-15 boys in 2:47.00.

The 11-12 year old 4x100m relay was a success with top place finishes for both the boys and the girls. Luke Lusskin, James Zeolla, Matt Hayden and Max Murata won with a time of 1:05, while the girls’ team of Sarah Bhargava, Jenna Datesman, Gabriella Trimarchi and Crystal Robinson finished first with a time of 1:09. Rounding out the day’s relays were the 13-15 girls team of Ava Lusskin, Briana Harmon, Hope Gough and Julia Casteneda with a first place finish in 1:04.

Continuing the success in short distance sprints, the team captured top spots in three of the 100m races. 9-10 Boys found Luke Doerr-Fredrickson in first place with a time of 15.64 followed closely by Zach Dragos in third, while James Zoella (15.37) and Crystal Robinson (15.78) captured wins in the 11-12 age group.

The 200m event went to James Zoella (33.11; 9-10 boys), Drew Munley (27.00; 13-15 boys) and Hope Gough (32.40; 13-15 Grils), all with first place finishes. Dean Hurley (9-10 boys), Sarah Datesman (9-10 girls) and Crystal Robinson (11-12 girls) brought home second place finishes, while Kelsey Collester (9-10 girls), Sebastian Hughes (11-12 boys), Tyler Johnson (13-15 boys) and Mackenzie Hurley 13-15 girls) also performed well, finishing in third place in their respective heats.

In the distance races, Long Valley found success with runners placing in each age group. Sean Zito (6.44) took second in the 13-15 boys, while Sarah Bhargara (6:56) and Rosie Lauzzari (7:49) brought home first and second place finishes for the 11-12 Girls. Ava Lusskin captured the top spot for the 13-15 girls in 6:37.

Luke Doerr-Fredrickson (9-10 boys; 1:23.40), Sarah Datesman (9-10 girls; 1:29) and Valerie Reilling (1:16.81; 13-15 girls) all led the pack with first place finishes in the 400m race. Sarah Hanifin, Savannah Porrao, Christian Trimarchi, and Briana Harmon all finished second in their races, while Caroline Isemann, Max Murata and Mitch Butynes came in third.

Off the track and onto the field, Ian Dalgliesh had an impressive first place finish in the shot put with 24’ 10.5” for the 11-12 boys, while the girls also had a strong start to the season, finishing first in the 9-10 (Sarah Datesman; 14’ 3”) and 13-15 (Danielle Madden; 21’) age groups. Long jumpers Savannah Porrao (11-12) and James Zeolla (11-12) also captured a first place finishes, jumping 9’ 8” and 10’ 10” respectively.

Long Valley Track Team Results

800m

9-10 boys- Eric Lusskin 3:04- First, Ryan Matos 3:15- Second, Patrick Kelley 3:28- Third

Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Jeffrey Cianfrocca, Ali Mehboob and Josh Kearstan

9-10 girls- Sarah Hanifin 3:09- First, Molly Sabo 3:21- Second

11-12 boys- Luke Lusskin 2:46- First, Max Murata 3:00- Third

Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Colin Gallagher and Tyler Bishop.

11-12 girls - Sarah Bhargava 3:03- Second, Rosie Lauezzari 3:31-Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Sarah Daly and Jacqueline Flammer.

13-15 boys - Evan Carpenter 2:26- Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Alec DiLullo and Hunter Booth.

13-15 girls - Ava Lusskin 2:52- First, Sarah Madden 3:08- Second

Megan Meyler also finished strong for Long Valley.

100m

9-10 boys- Luke Doerr-Fredrickson 15:64- First, Zach Draggos 16.52-Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Dean Hurley, Marc Radossich and Lorcan McGovern

9-10 girls - Kelsey Collester 18.37- Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Emily Simon, Aidan Aumick and Kayleigh Walsh

11-12 boys - James Zeolla 15.37- First. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Sebastien Hughes, Lars Olsen and Luke Kelly.

11-12 girls - Chrystal Robinson 15.78- First, Jenna Datesman 16.36- Second, Gabriella Trimarchi 16.78-Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Caroline Hurley, Kadyn Young, and Sarah Higgins

13-15 boys - Drew Munley 13:23- Second, Alec DiLullo 13:45-Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Tyler Johnson, Shaun Lionetti, and Taylor Parkinson-Gee

13-15 girls-Valerie Reiling 13.23-Second. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Hope Gough, Mackenzie Hurley, and Brianna Harmon

Mile

9-10 boys-Patrick Kelly 7:48- Second, Jeff Cianfrocca 7:49- Third

Nick DeChiaro also finished strong for Long Valley.

9-10 girls - Ava Curry 6:59 - Second, Molly Sabo 7:31-Third

Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Olivia St. Jacques and Olivia Montuore

11-12 boys - Luke Lusskin 5:48- Second. Andrew Young also finished strong for Long Valley.

11-12 girls - Sarah Bhargava 6:56- First, Rosie Lauezzari 7:49-Second

13-15 boys - Sean Zito 6:44-Second. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Michael Migliaccio and Liam Collester

13-15 girls-Ava Lusskin 6:37- First, Julia Castaneda 6:53-Second

400m

9-10 boys - Luke Doerr-Fredrickson 1:23.4- First. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Devin Barnes, Turner Copenhaver, and Matthew Bell

9-10 girls-Sarah Datesman 1:29- First, Sarah Hanafin 1:31-Second

Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Maggie Layfield, Sophia Dolan, and Shannon DelGuercio

11-12 boys-Max Murata 1:22.11- Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Ben Rooney, Thomas Richards and John DelGuercio

11-12 girls-Savannah Porrao 1:22-Second, Caroline Isemann 1:23-Third. Gabriella Trimarchi also finished strong for Long Valley.

13-15 boys-Christan Trimarchi 1:08.07- Second, Mitch Butynes 1:14.86-Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Aiden Carrara and Neil Macintyre

13-15 girls-Valerie Reiling 1:16.81- First, Briana Harmon 1:17.21- Second Sarah Madden also finished strong for Long Valley.

200m

9-10 boys-Dean Hurley 39.00- Second. Matthew Circelli also finished strong for Long Valley.

9-10 girls-Sarah Datesman 40.84-Second, Kelsey Collester 41.65-Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Maggie Mccintyre, Kathleen Cleary and Emma Roone.

11-12 boys-James Zeolla 33.11-First place, Sebastien Hughes 34.65-Third. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Jacob Dolan, Ian Dalgleish and Steven Johnston.

11-12 girls-Crystal Robinson 33.87-Second. Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Josie Krentz, Meriel McGovern, and Sydney Wall

13-15 boys- Drew Munley 27.00-First, Tyler Johnson 28.87-Third

Other strong finishers for Long Valley: Andrew Hurley, Mitch Butynes and Doug Krentz

13-15 girls-Hope Gough 32.4-First, Mackenzie Hurley 34.40- Third

Shot Put

9-10 Boys- Shane Wojcicki - Second place  17'0", Luke Doerr-Frederickson - Third place  16'2.5"

9-10 Girls- Sarah Datesman - First place  14'3", Laura Nurmi - Third place  12'1"

11-12 Boys- Ian Dalgliesh - First place  24'10.5", Aidan Tata-Lobo  - Second place  23'7.5", Alec Rybarski - Third place  22'1"

11-12 Girls- Carolyn Galloway - Third place 16'10.5"

13-15 Boys- Taylor Parkinson-Gee - Second place  37'9"

13-15 Girls- Danielle Madden - First place  21'0", Julia Castaneda - Second place  18'3", Emily Muha - Third place  17'7"

Long Jump

9-10 Girls Sarah Hanifin - Second place - 8'3"

11-12 Boys- James Zeolla - First place 10'10", Max Murata - Second place 10'8.5", Matt Jayden - Third place  10'1"

11-12 Girls- Savannah Porraro - First place 9'8"

           Crystal Robinson - Second place 9'4.5"

           Caroline Isemann - Third place 9'3"

13-15 Boys- Alec Dilullo - Second place 13'6.5"

13-15 Girls- Ava Lusskin - Third place 10'.5" Reported by Patch 11 hours ago.
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What Are Tia Mowry-Hardrict's Five Must-Haves?

April 18, 2013, 7:47 am
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If it's the morning, you won't see *Tia Mowry-Hardrict* holding a cup of joe. Tia isn't a fan of drinking the caffeine that we all know and love, and has replaced that usual morning necessity with a healthy green juice from Pressed Juicery. She even had it in her hands during her Google+ Hangout. 

*Watch: Tia Talks About Being Vegan and Being Healthy*

Her other daily must-haves include her iPhone, (we agree with you there!) her wedding bling, lip gloss, and her credit card. Tia, you're a girl after our own hearts. 

*OK! News: Tia Tells OK! About Renewing Her Vows*

She'd also be, like, the best spring shopping partner ever. Tia's loving minty green colors, silver pumps, and Alice + Olivia shorts. 

*Watch: Tia Talks About Her Nickname for Her Hubby*

*What are the five things that you can't leave home without? Tweet @OKMagazine and leave a comment below.*

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Getty Images Reported by OK! Magazine 9 hours ago.
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Disney Star Jake Short and Pastor Joel Osteen's niece team to fight Hunger

April 18, 2013, 7:03 am
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Jake Short, star of the Disney hit show A.N.T. Farm and Olivia Osteen, the niece of famous televangelist Pastor Joel Osteen, have taken to the air... Reported by FinanzNachrichten.de 10 hours ago.
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St. Charles East to Present ‘The Wiz’ April 26-28

April 18, 2013, 4:33 pm
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St. Charles East to Present ‘The Wiz’ April 26-28 Patch St. Charles, IL --

St. Charles East High School students will take to the Norris Cultural Center stage this month The Wiz, author William F. Brown’s and music/lyricist Charlie Smalls’ adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Performances will be at at the Norris Cultural Arts Center. 1040 Dunham Road, and are scheduled at:

· 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26.
· 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 27.
· 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the door.

Come watch as Dorothy (Michelle Mann) is swept into the land of Oz, where she meets a Scarecrow (Kevin Chlapecka), a Tin Man (Mitch Karmis), and a Cowardly Lion ( Jacob Werner) as she sets out to find her way home to Kansas.

Along the way, she also meets the three witches of Oz (Erin Telfer, Ellen Dillenburg, and Jessica Blakely), and with orders from the Wiz (Jacob Groth), she must kill the Wicked Witch of the West before she may go home.

In this version, Oz has other creatures — the Kalidahs, Poppies, Mice, Monkeys, Winkies, Quadlings, and of course the Munchkins. Gear up for a steam punk feel with songs such as Ease on Down the Road, Brand New Day/Everybody Rejoice, and Ya’ll got it.

Other cast members include Mutaz Abdin, Kayleigh Aleck, Brynn Beveridge, Tara Bukovsky, Palmer Corbett, Emily Crowder, Emma Cuitino, Lexi El-Sherif , Olivia Evans, Morgan Fanning, Taylor Gorczynski, Ben Groth, Mara Handler, Laney Haupert, Cody Hedera, Patti Heredia, Mercedes Janis, Kelsey Jern, Maria Kantak, Cara Kumerow, Lily Lichner, Jack Lindberg, Nina Loleng, Luke Marchuk , Kali McElroy, Sara Monteleone, Aidan Morris, Valerie Nardini, Nicole Netherton, Cole Oeste, Jessica Palmisano, Gia Pappas, Mary Alice Roach, Lillian Scanion, Caitlin Shaffrey, Cameron Sherrill, Jessica Sieck, Caroline Skoog, Sam Solis, Becca Willeart, and Sarah Willging.

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Briarcliff MS Students Use Imagination to Win Regionals

April 18, 2013, 11:11 am
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Briarcliff MS Students Use Imagination to Win Regionals Patch Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY --

The Briarcliff Manor School District congratulates the Briarcliff Middle School Destination Imagination Regional Champions. The team of four, under the leadership of teacher Marie Dzielak, consists of eighth-graders Olivia Banc, Kylie Elwood, Komal Keerthy and Rebecca Strauss.  

The foursome’s task, in simplified form, was to present a team-created story about a character that uses a disguise which morphs in full view of the audience. Destination Imagination rules dictated that they could only use nonverbal theatrical techniques to present their story, so the girls designed and constructed masks to enhance their story.

Self-named “Oh My, DI!” the four met every Tuesday since October (meeting more frequently as the competition neared) to brainstorm and write an engaging, humorous story to be expressed in mime. Their story was set in a park, centering on a man who wishes to impress a woman sitting on a bench. She rebuffs him, but he is persistent, plucking a flower for her and purchasing gifts from a concession stand owner. When a stray cat emerges from a bush, both attempt to pet it, bringing them to the realization that they have a common interest. Their hands meet, they reveal “cat shirts” underneath their outerwear, and their frowns (portrayed through the mime masks) transform to smiles. Throughout the skit, their eyebrows moved as well, further displaying their emotions. 

The four girls also had to accept an Instant Challenge as part of the DI competition, held at Mercy College. When presented with an unanticipated problem, they were expected to engage in out-of-the-box, quick, creative and critical thinking on their feet, applying the appropriate skills to produce a solution in a small window of time. “You don’t give up,” said Rebecca. “You just dive into the challenge!” 

The DI program’s mission, according to its website, is to encourage teams of learners to have fun, take risks, focus and frame challenges while incorporating elements of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the arts and service learning into their presentations. Participants learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem-solving process.

The BMS team was the first from the middle school to compete in the last five years. By winning the regionals, where they competed against 10 other teams, they will now advance to the state competition, to be held in Endicott on April 13, with an opportunity to appear in the World Finals in Tennessee.

“It has been an amazing experience,” said Olivia. “We’ve learned about teamwork and that hard work really pays off.” Reported by Patch 6 hours ago.
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Jason Sudeikis, who's coming to KC for an improv show, has wedding news

April 18, 2013, 12:09 pm
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Sudeikis won't say how long he'll stay with "SNL," but he can confirm one thing: He and fiancee Olivia Wilde are not getting married in Lawrence. Reported by KansasCity.com 5 hours ago.
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