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Our Leading Edge Plus offers the latest evolution in roof starter strips. They're fast, easy and very convenient to apply. Leading Edge Plus starter strip "shingle" is perforated right down the middle so that you can get two starter strips out of each roof shingle! The sealant strip along their bottom edge creates a tight seal to protect shingle ends against wind damage and reduce shingle blow-offs.
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I started quilting in 2010 and I haven't stopped since. In 2017 I co-authored the book, The Fussy Cut Sampler - a 48 block skill building sampler focused exclusively on fussy cutting. I love encouraging others to see the possibilities in their favorite fabrics, and growing their confidence to fearlessly cut into their stashes!
I love puns, puppies and bad action movies. I hope you stick around and see all my quilting adventures.


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Announcements, Training
Upcoming NCPC Conference: Significant Preservation: Inventories and Assessments for Strategic Planning
October 1, 2014 Beth Doyle
From the NCPC Press release:
Significant Preservation: Inventories and Assessments for Strategic Planning
North Carolina Preservation Consortium Annual Conference
William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
Inventories and assessments of heritage collections and sites are vital for meaningful strategic planning that conveys the importance of allocating scarce resources for preservation programs. Establishing the significance of tangible heritage to the communities we serve is essential for prioritizing conservation, storage, exhibition, and emergency planning decisions to protect cultural treasures for present and future generations. This conference will help you influence organizational, political, and community leaders who have the authority to improve preservation funding. Register today for a valuable learning experience with state, national, and international preservation leaders.
Veronica Bullock is the Co-founder and Director of Significance International. She holds a bachelor's degree in Prehistory/Archaeology from the Australian National University and a master's degree in Applied Science (Materials Conservation) from the University of Western Sydney. Her fellowship at the International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property explored how significance assessments and risk assessments are taught in graduate conservation programs in Australia, Canada, the United States, and several countries in Europe. Ms. Bullock will provide an overview of the Significance Assessment methodology developed by the Collections Council of Australia.
Lisa Ackerman is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the World Monuments Fund and a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Pratt Institute. She holds a BA from Middlebury College, an MS in historic preservation from the Pratt Institute, and an MBA from New York University. Her professional service has included membership on the boards of the Historic House Trust of New York City, New York Preservation Archive Project, St. Ann Center for Restoration and the Arts, Partners for Sacred Places, Neighborhood Preservation Center, and the U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites. Ms. Ackerman will present an introduction to the Arches heritage inventory and management system.
Dr. Paul R. Green is a Cultural Resources Specialist for the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center, an Adjunct Associate Professor at Old Dominion University, and a modern Monuments Man. He holds a BS from Marshall University, MA from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a PhD in Anthropology (Archaeology) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Green is a member of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Historical/Cultural Advisory Group and the International Military Cultural Resources Working Group. He will address the challenges and importance of prioritizing global heritage collections and sites for the protection of cultural property during war and armed conflicts.
Lightening Session Speakers
Martha Battle Jackson is Chief Curator for North Carolina Historic Sites. She will provide an overview of the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) for Collection Stewardship sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums.
Andrea Gabriel is Outreach & Development Coordinator for the North Carolina State Archives. She will present an introduction to the Traveling Archivist Program (TAP) administered by the North Carolina Office of Archives & History.
David Goist is a painting conservator in private practice. He will give an overview of the Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) sponsored by Heritage Preservation.
For more information on the conference schedule, registration, scholarships, etc., see the NCPC events page.
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Review: Call of Duty: Ghosts
By Harrison Lee
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360,
PS4, Xbox One, PC
Rating: M for Mature
Release Date: 11/5/2013
This review is based on the PS3 version of the game
You've probably heard a good deal about Call of Duty: Ghosts, whether it's the 720-1080p debacle, the combat dog Riley, or the infamous scene that appears to have been lifted directly from Modern Warfare 2. As I played through the PC, PS4 and PS3 versions, I wanted to have the experience that would surpass all of those controversies. I wanted to feel as though I could recommend Ghosts as a fantastic entry into the next generation of gaming, the perfect place to start for franchise new-comers and series veterans alike.
What this latest iteration in the Call of Duty series left me with, however, was the sour taste of spoiled milk. The formula that Activision and Infinity Ward pioneered years ago is no longer fresh enough to keep the franchise afloat. With Call of Duty: Ghosts, the franchise is finally starting the sharp decline gamers have forecasted for years.
Let's get the obvious out of the way - Ghosts is not the same sort of revolution that Black Ops II attempted to forge. It takes a step back and reverts to many of the same conceits and gameplay elements that were found in the later Modern Warfare games. Mechanically it feels almost identical to Modern Warfare 3. It even bears some of the same mass-conflict, post-apocalyptic vibes in the environments and missions. That wouldn't be such a detriment to the experience if I felt like I'd really enjoyed what Ghosts had to offer. Instead, I left with the impression that the only developer with any creative leanings was the former second-son, Treyarch.
The tightly-scripted and narrative-driven campaign, arguably one of the biggest dividing lines between Battlefield and CoD, is an entertaining amusement park ride that offers little substance and few lasting memories. In fact, the coolest parts are the ones that made no sense, like random bits of semi-Zero G space combat and remote-controlled dog sequences. While CoD has always tried to keep a little sense of believability, Ghosts goes all out in the absurdity department, which may have actually made the campaign more fun in the end. Set pieces, however, can only carry a game so far. Ghosts claims to have an engaging, emotional story and strong characters. This is where things truly start to go wrong.
It's a shame the characters couldn't have been better written. Everyone feels like the stereotypical grim soldiers we've come to expect from the franchise. As the protagonist (whose name I forget), you're supposed to feel a connection for your brother and ally Hesh. Instead, I ended up wishing the guy would just shut up and go away. His writing, like many characters, felt a bit forced and annoying. I much preferred the best character in the whole CoD franchise, Riley.
The unenviable companion of the lead brothers, Riley is the loyal and ever-deadly tool of your enemy's demise. He can be given orders to attack and flush out enemies, adding a small level of strategic application. Moreover, Riley's just an awesome sidekick. There's even a portion of a level devoted to carrying him to safety after he gets shot. Clearly, Infinity Ward's focus for Ghosts was the dog despite marketing attempts to convince players it's about gameplay. If the average narrative and boring characters had been given as much attention as Riley's fur, Ghosts's campaign may have ended up a better product.
The next-gen "engine upgrade" isn't the technical leap gamers were hoping for. While the visuals aren't awful, they don't really differentiate themselves from previous entries. There are more particles and higher-definition textures but don't be fooled; this very much looks like a Call of Duty game. When the landscape is exploding in tearing apart in spectacular fashion, it looks pretty great. But it's the lack of improvement in the small details that disappoint. At least the audio is solid, with some great vocal performances and a good soundtrack to back up the cinematic action. I just wish it added more to the aging experience.
The multiplayer is the biggest draw for this franchise and that hasn't changed with Ghosts. Several new modes, including Cranked, make an appearance alongside the usual Domination and deathmatch-style modes. While the variety is nice, Ghosts doesn't do enough to make the experience feel fresh or exciting. If anything, the newer open maps are aggravating at times and the major advancements Black Ops II spearheaded have been reversed. The most notable change is the confusing Squads mode, which eschews regular class creation for spending earned squad points on soldiers. These troops, which double as class set-ups, are also used in the Squads game-mode that pits players and their AI buddies against other units. It sounds novel in concept but isn't all that entertaining. It further complicates the class building process while adding an unnecessary, poorly-executed game-mode.
Probably the best new addition is the Extinction co-op game, which pits teams of players with limited resources against a vicious and aggressive alien enemy. The humans will have to destroy alien hives while fending off fast-moving enemies that kill as quickly as they vanish. With limited ammo, Extinction can really get your pulse going. It's too bad there's only one map included because Extinction could have been one of Ghosts surprise saving graces. Hopefully, Infinity Ward adds more content for this mode in future DLC packs.
When all is said and done, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a disappointment. The next generation of gaming held so much promise for this franchise. Instead, Ghosts is a lackluster entry that struggles to reach the lofty heights of shooters like Battlefield 4. There are flashes of brilliance amidst the muck but the overall problem is that the franchise is just getting old. A campaign with forgettable characters, aging production values and ho-hum multiplayer don't inspire confidence. For once, I can't wait to see what the creative minds at Treyarch have up their sleeves for next year.
+ A campaign that can offer intense moments
+ Better visuals than previous entries
+ Riley
- Production values just aren't there
- Unexciting multiplayer
- Not enough content for Extinction
- The addition of Squads
Overall Score: 4 (out of 10)
Call of Duty: Ghosts is one of the weakest entries in the series. It's showing its age and doesn't have enough content to warrant the purchase. It's a recommended skip.
A retail copy was provided by the publisher for this review
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Soul LP Earth Wind & Fire
All 'N All
LP (Item 31427) Columbia, 1977 — Condition: Very Good
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Earth Wind & Fire — All 'N All (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Genius, pure genius! It was hard for Earth, Wind & Fire to go wrong at this point – and the album's a stellar blend of jazz, funk, and soul, all done in that perfect style they'd hit by the mid 70s. And even though this one was a monster album, of the type that you see in everyone's record collection from the time, it's still got a freshness that we always forget about – and lots of nice twists and turns that show that the band hadn't lost their more sophisticated roots. Case in point is the wonderful "Brazilian Rhyme", a short little groover that you'll instantly recognize as a sample from the first Tribe Called Quest album. Other tracks include "Jupiter", "In The Marketplace", "Magic Mind", "Runnin", "Be Ever Wonderful", and "Serpentine Fire". © 1996-2022, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Includes the printed inner sleeve and poster! Cover has a partially unglued seam.)
Touch The World
Columbia, 1987. Near Mint-
LP...$7.99
Earth Wind & Fire touch the world with this sweet batch of grooves – a set of tracks that has them firmly embracing the electric sound of 80s soul, yet still bringing in some light spiritual touches of their own! The beats are pretty heavy at points – making for plenty of groovers ... LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1976. Very Good
LP...$13.99
A big hit for the group – and a great album of smooth funky soul! Spirit is a perfect example of the way that Earth Wind & Fire could tighten things up, yet still keep them real – holding onto the deeply spiritual side that first made them great – but also focusing their ... LP, Vinyl record album
Give Me The Reason
Columbia, 1986. Very Good+
Luther Vandross at the top of his game – sitting right at the height of that crossover space in soul he virtually owned back in the mid 80s! The work here is certainly more commercial than Vandross albums of the past, but the soul is no less deep – thanks to Luther's amazing vocal ... LP, Vinyl record album
Andre Cymone
The best of a handful of albums that the one-time Prince bassist put out in the early 80s – a record that made a splash via the great Prince-penned "The Dance Electric" – possibly a blessing and a curse for AC, as Prince was so huge at the time that the record going public was ... LP, Vinyl record album
Cheryl Lynn
Preppie
Hard to believe that a preppie look could ever be associated with a soul singer, but by the time of this 1983, the preppie craze had spread so much that it actually provided Cheryl Lynn a nice way to update her style! There's nothing preppie about the music, though – and the record's a great ... LP, Vinyl record album
Cheryl Lynn follows things up nicely from her famous debut – mostly sticking in the same upbeat territory as her earliest club hits – a groove that's perfect for her bold, soaring vocals! The album sports a few mellower cuts, but it's the groovers that really keep things together ... LP, Vinyl record album
Philip Bailey
An 80s soul classic from Philip Bailey – stepping out here from Earth Wind & Fire in a set that has him sparkling strongly as a solo act! The vocals still have that trademark Bailey sound – a wonderful range that's never overdone, and which seems to shine especially well on the ... LP, Vinyl record album
Midnight Love
Marvin Gaye's last album ever – and a sensuous batch of grooves that almost return him to the sound of Let's Get It On! The style here is a bit more modern, but the sound is still great – a smoother approach to soul than most of Gaye's contemporaries at the time, recorded in a way that ... LP, Vinyl record album
Laughing On The Outside
Hey, we love this record! It's jazzy, and not at all like Aretha's soul sides for Atlantic – but Aretha's vocals sound wonderful on the record, in a completely different way than on later albums. Arrangements are by Robert Mersey, and they've got a feel that's similar to some of the classic ... LP, Vinyl record album
Chambers Brothers
Chambers Brothers' Greatest Hits (Columbia)
Columbia, Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good+
Heavy soul with a good dose of rock – the trademark sound of The Chambers Brothers, heard here during the height of their Columbia Records years! Although previously more of a folksy sort of combo, the group really took off during their time with Columbia – hitting whole new strides in ... LP, Vinyl record album
Phoebe Snow
Never Letting Go
Phoebe Snow's warming things up a bit here – reaching for some slightly fuller production at times, yet never losing the intimacy that's always made her music so great! Snow's a unique 70s enigma – not really soul, not really mellow pop, not even jazz – but somewhere up on top of ... LP, Vinyl record album
Rappin' Dancin' & Laughin'
Weird World, 1980. Near Mint-
Blowfly changes up his groove nicely for the 80s – taking on a tightly-stepping approach to funk that's clearly inspired by some of the changes on the west coast scene – using Zapp-ish rhythms in a mode that ends up working pretty darn well for his off-color spoken lyrics! There's ... LP, Vinyl record album


Have you ever put together a complex puzzle only to find that one piece is missing? First Central Presbyterian is always missing a piece or two of the puzzle. Maybe that puzzle piece is you! We invite you to explore this website to see where you might fit in.
"FCPC" is a group of followers of Jesus who knows that we travel better together. We need each other. None of us is a whole, independent, self-sufficient, super capable, all powerful hotshot….
First Central Presbyterian is located in the downtown area of Abilene. Our church is the oldest in town. In fact, we were organized on February 27, 1881 as not only the first Abilene church but the first organization! Our first "building" was a tent down by the railroad tracks. Now we have a beautiful spacious facility located at 400 Orange Street.
If you are a first-time visitor, we suggest you try either the 8:30 am or 11 am services each Sunday.
Our Church School program is for all ages. We welcome visitors, of course. If you are between the ages of 0 and 150 we have a great class for you. There are seven adult choices plus senior high and middle school classes. Our young children enjoy a variety of educational opportunities.
We pray that God sends people just like you into our lives. And just as God has done with us, we seek to take people wherever they are in their walk with God. Often, we ask our members why they united with our church – and the most common answer is that we are "welcoming." Walk through the church doors and see how many people smile and say hello.
We need each other in the church. We are convinced that everyone has a part to play in the Body of Christ. The encouragement of others in the church helps give us the courage to step out in faith. We don't want you to run the race alone.
FCPC's sanctuary and organ renovation project is finished! We recently added a new organ, updated the chancel, and built a new choral suite! Now that construction is over we are back worshiping in our regular sanctuary, which is located on the north east corner of the building's first floor. It's a beautiful space complete with stained glass windows, soaring ceilings, and beautiful craftsmanship – a place designed to glorify God and to turn our attention to holy things. We think you will love it! The exact location of the sanctuary can be seen on our facilities map.
We are easy to find, and if you want help finding us – give us a call at 325-677-3501.
Where do I park? Where do I go for different church activities?
A parking and building map of FCPC can be viewed here. During normal office hours (Monday-Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM), one of our staff members is available at the church office window to direct you where you need to go. On Sunday mornings, we have volunteers waiting at an information desk outside of sanctuary in the foyer to greet you and answer any questions you might have.
We have two worship services on Sunday morning: one at 8:30 AM and another at 11 AM. Church School is held between services and begins at 9:45 AM.
Do you offer childcare on Sunday mornings?
Children are welcome in our worship services. However, childcare is available for children 4 years and under. A worship opportunity, called Godly Play, begins after the "Time for Young Disciples" during the 11 AM worship service. Godly Play is reserved for kindergarten and 1st grade students.
Around here, we call it "Church School." The Church School hour is held between when our first service ends at around 9:45 AM until 11 AM worship service begins. Our Church School program is for all ages. We welcome visitors, of course. If you are between the ages of 0 and 150 we have a great class for you. There are seven adult choices plus high school and middle school classes. Our young children enjoy a variety of educational opportunities depending on their age rage.
Our worship style is "traditional" in format and "alive" in spirit! We have a full choir, an organ with a wonderful organist, a handbell choir, and several scholarshiped vocal performance university students we utilize for offertory meditation music. We also tap our congregants with musical abilities, like guitarists, flautists, and violinists, to assist us in worship on a regular basis.
No, not unless God has so impressed you. We believe that the church is supported by the tithes and offerings of its members. As a visitor, you are not expected to participate in giving.
YES. COME! C is for children. O is for older adults. M is for those in the middle. And E is for everyone else! Visit our "connect" page for more details.
Yes. Though we LOVE it when our parents choose to keep their children with them in the worship service, we do provide a special worship opportunity for our Kindergarten and 1st grade students called Godly Play. Godly Play begins immediately after the "Time for Young Disciples" in the 11:00 am worship service. Participants are invited to explore their faith through stories, wonder, imagination and (of course) play. Visit this page for more details.
Are there opportunities for me to serve?
Two thirds of God is "go!" A priority of our church is our mission out into the world. We have plenty of opportunities for service that makes a difference. Come get your hands dirty in our community garden where we give our produce away. Be a part of the Presbyterian Food Pantry which gives food for 30 to 60 families every week. Get us real early on Thursday morning and serve at Breakfast on Beech Street where we provide a hot meal for anyone who shows up. And there there is the Presbyterian Medical Care Mission that is staffed daily by many of our members. The list goes on. We "GO" as far away as newest mission to the Massai in Africa, and our long-standing mission to orphans in Romania. Check out the "serve" section to explore more service opportunities.
How do I join FCPC?
An invitation to join FCPC is offered at the end of every worship service on every Sunday morning. Remember, the FCPC puzzle is not complete without YOU!


Eighty one percent of customer experience (CX) leaders report they will compete mostly or entirely on CX, but less than half have established the rationale for why CX drives business outcomes, according to Gartner, Inc. The goal of CX is to meet and exceed customer expectations, but while 48 percent say their CX efforts exceed management's expectations, just 22 percent of CX leaders report their CX efforts exceed customers' expectations.
To address this challenge, Gartner unveiled the CX Pyramid, a new methodology to test organizations' customer journeys and forge more powerful experiences that deliver greater customer loyalty and brand advocacy.
The Gartner CX Pyramid (see Figure 1) is a framework to understand what separates the most powerful customer experiences from the rest. Each level, from bottom to top, defines an incrementally stronger way to forge relationships between an organization's brand and their customers based on the way CX leaders listen for, understand, act on and solve customer needs.
· Stage 1: Communication Level – Furnish customers with the information they can use via the right channel at the right time.
· Stage 2: Responsive Level – Solve the customer's problem quickly and efficiently – meaning, balance both business and customer goals, measures and strategies.
· Stage 3: Commitment Level – Listen for, understand and resolve customers' unique needs.
· Stage 4: Proactive Level – Provide experiences that resolve needs before customers ask.
· Stage 5: Evolution Level – Make customers feel better, safer or more powerful.


Washington, DC – The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) today announced it is revising the release date of its voluntary Municipal Advisor Principal Qualification (Series 54) pilot examination to March 2019 from February 2019. The pilot enrollment period has also been changed to March 4–15, 2019.
The Series 54 is a new qualifying examination for municipal advisor principals—those individuals directly engaged in the management, direction or supervision of the municipal advisory activities of a municipal advisor firm and its associated persons. "We want to ensure that municipal advisor principals have sufficient time to evaluate whether or not they want to participate in the Series 54 pilot," said MSRB President and CEO Lynnette Kelly.
The MSRB is seeking volunteers to take the Series 54 pilot, which will be available from March–July 2019. Individuals who are currently functioning in a principal capacity and are interested in taking the Series 54 pilot are encouraged to fill out this questionnaire to receive information and updates on the pilot enrollment period of March 4–15, 2019.
The MSRB will host a webinar on January 24, 2019, at 3 p.m. EST to provide more information about the administration of the Series 54 examination and how to participate in the pilot. Register for the webinar. The MSRB anticipates publishing a Series 54 exam preparation resource to assist candidates in evaluating their readiness for the pilot and the permanent exam.
The permanent Series 54 examination will be available Fall 2019, at which time individuals functioning in a municipal advisor principal capacity will have one year to take and pass the Series 54. Individuals who take and pass the examination during the pilot period will be appropriately qualified as a municipal advisor principal once the permanent examination is available.


The Shredder Gun is one of few combat weapons considered both range and melee. Single-wield for short round bursts or take it two-handed for more accurate fire and close-up combat. One of the Shredder Gun's most distinctive and popular features is its notorious chainsaw bayonet. Sharp, carbide-tipped blades make short work of emerging under-dwellers or other undesirables. Low recoil allows for longer range firing and mechanical longevity. What are you waiting for? Get in gear and grab one before the subterranean horde overtakes the planet! Fits most standard minifig hands.
Very officiant for zombie apocalypse MOCs. I ordered around three of these weapons, some other fire arms, and some Brickarms melee weapons. Now, I have a gigantic, awesome zombie apoc MOC!


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'Game Of Thrones' actors respond to the show's 23 Emmy nominations
Nick Levine Jul 15, 2016 11:26 am BST
Credit: Sky Atlantic
No fewer than six cast members are recognised for their performances on the HBO show
The cast of Game Of Thrones have responded to the show's huge haul of Emmy nominations this year.
The nominations for the TV's most prestigious awards were announced yesterday afternoon (July 14) and the HBO show found itself shortlisted 23 times – more than any other show. Once again, it was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, the top prize which it won last year.
Maisie Williams, Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke will compete against one another for the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series prize. Williams, who plays Arya Stark, responded excitedly on Twitter.
jus on ft with me mam and twitter pops up telling me i've been nominated for an emmy. Wtfahhahhaahhelpme
— Maisie Williams (@Maisie_Williams) July 14, 2016
Meanwhile, Cersei Lannister actress Headey told Entertainment Weekly that she was "totally overwhelmed," adding: "Thrilled for the show receiving so many nominations … Wahoo!"
Peter Dinklage and Kit Harington were both nominated for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series prize. Harington, who plays Jon Snow, told EW: "It is a serious understatement to say that I am somewhat stunned. For my work on Game Of Thrones to be recognised in this way is an emotional moment for me. I could not be more humbled."
Veteran actor Max von Sydow also received an Emmy nomination in the Oustanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series prize for his performance as the Three-eyed raven.
This year's Emmy winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on September 18. Game Of Thrones took home 12 prizes last year – more than any other show has collected in a single year.
New images and trailer from upcoming 'His Dark Materials' TV series revealed
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FARON YOUNG, THIRTY-SIX YEARS AGO: On June 4, 1971, Faron was one of nine big names from Nashville who performed a three-hour spectacular at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The first country music package show presented there, it was billed as "Nashville at the Garden." A crowd of 15,000 watched as Faron stood on the revolving stage in the center of the Garden, looked around the huge facility, and said, "This place is almost as big as Johnny Cash's living room." Faron, the sixth to perform, earned such an ovation that Jim Ed Brown commented before going onstage, "I wouldn't give this spot to my cleaners." Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty closed the show. Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton appeared before Faron's segment. The show's success surprised the organizers. With the goal of showcasing country music talent to advertising agencies, they'd hoped to sell enough tickets to prevent a major loss at the box office. A comment from one of them summed up what they should have realized at the beginning: "The show was a success–and why not? Every act was a star." (This is a summary of "Madison Square Garden Fans Like Country Music," an article Red O'Donnell wrote for The Nashville Banner the next day.)
In reference to Porter Wagoner getting the 2007 IFCO Tex Ritter Award, Bobby Jones writes, "Faron received this award. The Johnson sisters told me when he was presented with this award he cried."
Response: Yes, Loretta Johnson described the occasion for me in an email and I put it in the book. The International Fan Club Organization honored Faron with its Tex Ritter Award on June 8, 1983. "Much as we appreciate and admire his long list of accomplishments as an entertainer," said co-president Loudilla Johnson, "tonight we especially wish to recognize Faron Young as the founder and long-time president of Music City News." She said, "The publication, now celebrating its 20th year, was the first to involve the fans in the actual structure of the paper and its related activities. We specifically commend the establishment of the industry's first fan-voted awards." Faron accepted the surprise award with tears in his eyes. "Yeah, y'all like to see an old hard-ass like me cry," he said.
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Stroke is a major personal and social burden, being the commonest cause of severe adult disability. Recovery has been shown in animal models to be dependent upon adequate levels of acetylcholine within the brain - which in stroke is likely to be deficient. This is because acetylcholine-producing nerve cells in the brain are often damaged by strokes. Consequently, the investigators hypothesise that recovery may be improved by boosting acetylcholine levels in the brain - that can be readily achieved by treating with donepezil.
AIMS: To establish: 1) whether motor deficits in acute stroke improve more in patients taking donepezil, relative to placebo, for 12 weeks; 2) whether brain functional MRI changes as a result of donepezil after 12 weeks.
Inert pill that appears identical to donepezil pill. 1 pill for first 4 weeks, followed by 2 pills until end of study.
Patients diagnosed with acute stroke diagnosed on clinical and neuroimaging grounds who can enter the trial within the 1st week of stroke onset, and who have new motor dysfunction of an upper limb. Motor impairment should be moderate - severe (UE-FM Score ≤50 out of a total of 66).
Age: above 18 years old.
Patients able and willing to partake in motor tests, and to return for follow-up visit at 12 weeks.
Other: functionally-significant cognitive impairment (i.e. dementia); significant receptive aphasia (i.e. such that cannot understand purpose or details of trial, and will be unable to cooperate with task instructions); significant physical infirmity as judged by treating physician (e.g. severe organ failure; terminal cancer).
Contraindications for MRI (this only pertains for the subset of patients entering the MRI substudy, but is not a contra-indication to the main study providing a diagnosis of stroke is clear from CT): phobia, metal implants including pacemaker.


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Justin Baldoni's Six Feet Apart Experiment Filmmaking Competition Unveils Winners
The coronavirus-inspired filmmaking competition from Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios, The Six Feet Apart Experiment, has announced its winners.
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The five winners, all first-time feature filmmakers, were chosen out of 350 applications and will now be paired with season directors, producers and writers who will mentor them throughout the production process, which will be wrapped by New Years Day. The filmmakers have been awarded $50,000 in production financing.
"After our amazing team of readers and judges read through all of the submissions, we couldn't be more thrilled to announce our five winners, all first-time feature filmmakers, four of which are women," said Baldoni. "One of the most important aspects to this experiment was finding a way to empower artists with the resources to make their first film surrounded by a supportive and loving environment so their creativity can thrive. I can't wait to work with each of them and see what they pull off!"
See the winning filmmakers below.
Love You Anyways by Anna Matz
The evolving formats of home video chronicle the life of Mackenzie from birth to womanhood as she experiences the highs and lows of life alongside her childhood best friend, Lucas. As Mackenzie's struggle with depression worsens over the years, she's forced to find the will to fight alongside the people who love her most. Anna will be mentored by Adil & Bilal (Bad Boys 3)
Smile or Hug by Chelsea Javier
After being unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend during quarantine, 29-year-old art teacher Trish works to heal her heart with the help of some youngsters in her elementary zoom class. Smile or Hug is a film for our times; it's relatable to anyone trying to make sense of their purpose amidst uncertainty and loneliness. Chelsea will be mentored by Jim Brykit (Coherence)
25 Cents Per Minute by Tyler Burke
An anthology where six unique characters experience triumph, defeat, love, and loss — all through interactions with just a payphone. It is a film about the connections we have with others, and there has never been a better time to make the world feel connected. Tyler will be mentored by Brad Silberling (Reveal Entertainment)
The Moon and Back by Leah Bleich
One year after her father's death, high school senior Lydia Lee feels completely lost…until she discovers something unexpected: a space opera screenplay needing a blockbuster-sized budget — written by her dad. Equipped with just a VHS camera and pocket change, Lydia (with the help of her best friend) decides to honor her late father and make this script a reality. Leah will be mentored by Cathy Yan (Birds of Prey)
Die Trying by Julianne Fox
A young woman with Cystic Fibrosis is caught in the repetition of quarantine. When her self-interested roommate returns and fails to practice safe social distancing, our immuno-compromised heroine finds that boredom may be the least of her worries. Julianna will be mentored by Nzingha Stewart (Tall Girl)


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It sure feels great to teach people how to weld and then watch them use their creativity and put their newfound skills to use! So we just wanted to share with you some of the awesome projects our shop time students have completed on their own! I think we all can agree that there is nothing like building something from scratch with your own two hands, especially when it is your own design, which is what we are all about here at MSFC! Sign up for shop time and you too can fulfill on all of your metalworking dreams!
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Metal Shop Fantasy Camp is proud to announce our partnership with N.Y. Adventure Club!
N.Y. Adventure Club is a community-driven organization that curates all sorts of tours and experiences around New York City while giving residents and visitors alike insider access to the city's best-kept secrets, one of which, hint: is us! While the Club primarily focuses on history and storytelling, it also cultivates uniquely New York experiences.
On Sunday, May 20, participants from N.Y. Adventure Club had a uniquely N.Y. experience in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the creative heart of all that is happening here! They explored our shop and learned about our tools. They witnessed the CNC plasma cutter in action, received their very own bottle opener to take home and even got to weld! We hope to have another N.Y. Adventure Club outing in the shop in about a month's time.
We can't recommend N.Y. Adventure Club enough; not only for exclusive access to our shop, but for all your N.Y. adventure needs as well! Their tours include wonderful, memorable experiences such as a behind-the-Scenes tour at Eclectic Props, the largest film & TV prop company in NYC; Underground Manhattan, The Secret History of the Subway System; a trail hike at the Old Croton Aqueduct with rare access inside Abandoned Weir; as well as a private Japanese tea ceremony demonstration at the secret Kyoto Garden, in addition to many more. Check out their website here!
And here are some photos from the afternoon below!


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Reconstruction of Rte. 9/27 interchange in Natick will cost up to $50M
The project is intended to improve safety and traffic flow.
Henry Schwan
NATICK — Reconstruction of the busy Rte. 9/27 interchange, which is now in the design phase, could cost as much as $50 million, according to a spokeswoman at the state Department of Transportation.
Where the money comes from hasn't been identified, the spokeswoman said.
No town funds will be used, said James Freas, Natick's director of community and economic development. Some combination of state and federal funds is expected to cover the tab.
"This project remains a priority for MassDOT," according to an email the agency sent to the Daily News.
There is no set date for when the project will start and finish — or how traffic will be rerouted once work is underway — because the design hasn't reached 25% completion.
It could be several years before the work starts because the project is listed in the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization's Long Range Transportation Plan in the federal fiscal year 2025-2029, according to the state DOT.
"This is typical placement for a project at this level of design and it is expected that the funding will progress along with the design development," the email reads.
Officials believe the new interchange will improve safety and traffic flow.
A public information meeting will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, when state transportation officials provide an update on the project. A link to the meeting is on the town's website.
The project includes replacing the existing Rte. 27 bridge over Rte. 9 with one bridge that runs north, and a second that runs south. A third bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists will run between the two bridges.
"There is strong interest from the town and the community to replace the bridge," said Freas. Safety is a concern for students who bike and walk to the nearby Wilson Middle School, and for residents who shop at local businesses.
A "very high priority" his how Joshua Ostroff described the project. Ostroff is a 33-year Natick resident and a member of the town's Transportation Advisory Committee — which is hosting Thursday's information meeting.
Besides the need for improved safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, Ostroff said the interchange's existing cloverleaf design at the interchange is antiquated — it was built in 1931. It's now a high-crash area, he said.
In 2017, a design plan developed by the state DOT to revamp the interchange was "very unpopular," Ostroff said. State officials went back to the drawing board, and in 2019 presented the current design — which the state DOT calls a Modified Diverging Diamond Interchange.
That presentation was well-received, Ostroff said, and it provided state transportation officials the confidence to move ahead with the current design concept.
Besides the three replacement bridges, other design features include reconstruction of interchange ramps and a "shared-use" path along the south side of Rte. 9 that could connect to the Cochituate Rail Trail and MathWorks.
Henry Schwan is a multimedia journalist for the Daily News. Follow Henry on Twitter @henrymetrowest. He can be reached at hschwan@wickedlocal.com or 508-626-3964.


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President Mnangagwa is a tried and tested leader with the right credentials to transform Zimbabwe out of economic stagnation, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said.
Speaking at the occasion to receive new equipment for the revival of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) in Bulawayo yesterday, VP Mohadi said President Mnangagwa, who was the guest of honour at the event, has exhibited extreme desire to transform the country's fortunes, having survived a gruelling path in his political career since colonial times.
"He's a tried and tested leader and we trust and hope as Zimbabweans that he will steer us out of these economic problems that we have," said VP Mohadi.
"President Mnangagwa finds himself in this position today after having gone through a difficult path. He survived nine gruelling youth interface rallies, where he was dressed down during all the rallies.
As if that was not enough, Cde Mohadi said, at one point during his stint as Vice President of the country, President Mnangagwa's life was threatened and he had to skip the country as a fugitive.
"When the new dispensation, which came into being on November 15 last year was ushered, the people of Zimbabwe found it necessary that they appoint him as the interim President of the ruling party Zanu-PF and later as President of the country because he has seen it all," said Cde Mohadi.
He added that President Mnangagwa has ushered in a new dispensation under the mantra that "Zimbabwe is open for business" and urged Zimbabweans to support him.
"This is just another manifestation of the fact that Zimbabwe is ready to work with other countries and we're geared for a better economy," said VP Mohadi.
He chronicled how he served together with President Mnangagwa in Parliament and Government for more than 30 years.
"At one time he was Speaker of Parliament. He was born of the liberation struggle and he's one of the first people in the early 60s who received military training to liberate Zimbabwe. During that time, the colonialist regime was looking for him. He was eventually sold out and got arrested and sentenced to death," said Cde Mohadi.
Mnangagwa became a minister and served in different portfolios until 2014, when he was elected as the country's Vice President. VP Mohadi said that most people in the country who call themselves leaders of today did not experience what President Mnangagwa went through.


Ekolu first sailed on Hōkūleʻa in 1976, when he was just 10 years old. To Ekolu, Hōkūleʻa represents the beginning of the cultural revolution, bringing awareness and pride back to the Hawaiian community. Through the Worldwide Voyage, he would like to see an increased awareness for all the things that PVS through education and outreach and the effect it has on our resources and our community.
While sailing, Ekolu misses a familiar touch, hug or smile from the people he loves. When back on land, he will miss nature and all its elements.


Whether you or a tired mum, busy with work, or both, I think it is so important to take time out for yourself to recharge!
My all time favourite spa is Fletcher's Cottage Spa at Archerfield. When I step in the door the scent and mood relaxes me almost immediately! I went with a friend recently, relatives having offered to look after the babies, and we left feeling so refreshed.
The spa is small, consisting of one marine steam room, herb aroma sauna and a Mud Rasul. If you are looking for a swimming pool and a thermal suite experience this isn't for you. However I prefer a smaller spa as it has more of an intimate feel. Archerfield also has the most relaxing lounge with log burners. We sat chatting here all afternoon, enjoyed some fizz, and had afternoon tea which was delicious!
The relaxation lounge over looks a walled herb garden, where you can sit outside on a nice day. There are two private bath huts in the garden, each complete with a wood burning stove and radio to play music. To begin with I thought why would you pay money to have a bath?! However it is actually so nice just making the time to have a bath with no distractions. You can have a seaweed bath to detox, or one with aromatherapy oils to relax or uplift, depending what mood you are in. I chose a relaxing oil and it was so peaceful I totally lost track of time which is always a good sign!
Archerfield's treatment menu offers many options using different products. The selection is great, ranging from Sisley to Spiezia Organics. I would say Sisley is more of an indulgent treat, however there are also more affordable products available. When I was pregnant I had the "pregnancy pamper" treatment by Spiezia Organics which was amazing and would be a fab gift for any mama to be.
I wanted to mention great alternatives if you simply can't find the time!
Intercity Mobile Therapists come out to your home to carry out a variety of treatments, including massage and facials. I would highly recommend Alanna, she is great at massage and getting rid of stubborn knots. I love how you can book online via the app, and make appointments on the day (subject to availability). The therapists travel within Edinburgh and the Lothians (dependant on distance). I have had a massage at 9pm in the house whilst Flynn slept, which was bliss!
Check them out Intercity Mobile Therapists, use code PROMO10 for 10% off.
Within the Edinburgh area Kirstine Henderson is a fantastic home therapist. Kirstine makes her own skincare which is all natural, and, where possible, organic. Ingredients include Aloe Vera, Echinacea and Lavender. The body oils smell amazing and range from rebalancing, detox, to relaxation. Treatments include massage, facials and also reiki and reflexology. I have had reflexology which really helped me relax and destress. I also wanted to mention one of Kirstine's products, angel gel. It is a healing gel and helps soothe burns, heat rash, bumps and inflammations. I have used it on bites and spots, and it really did help with the inflammation. This can be purchased in a small size, 5ml, to try it out for yourself!
Treatments can be booked with Kirstine via her website Angel Gel.
I am also a big fan of home facials, I love Lush fresh face masks. They are so reasonably priced and feel amazing on your skin. My favourite is the Brazened Honey. It contains ground almonds to gently exfoliate and honey to retain moisture. The masks are kept in the fridge and have a short shelf life, so it is best to use them three times a week to get the most out of it. Also if you save five clean tubs and return to the store, you get one fresh mask for free!
I know it is hard to find the time to pamper ourselves, but whether it is a spa day or just doing a face mask for ten minutes at home, it makes such a difference to how we feel about ourselves.
If you have any spa recommendations I would love to hear about them!


National eHealth Collaborative's NeHC University is a web-based education program designed to provide stakeholders with timely and relevant information on health information technology and health information exchange in the United States. By offering introductory programs focused on providing an orientation to health IT, as well as deep dives into specific health IT topics, NeHC University provides unique opportunities for interested stakeholders to learn about multiple health IT initiatives, programs, and trends all in one place.
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NeHC University is a program produced by National eHealth Collaborative and it is not affiliated with an accredited institution. NeHC University is a non-accredited program.


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Walking Into Hell
The Somme Through British and German Eyes
Edward G.D. Liveing, Geoffrey Malins
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The 1st July 1916 was the blackest day in the history of the British Army when 60,000 unsuspecting men of the British 4th Army advanced into the teeth of a hurricane of German fire. This well-illustrated anthology examines the events of that terrible day from two very different perspectives. The vivid eyewitness account of the battle from the soldier's point of view is provided by Edward Liveing of the London Regiment. After joining the London Regiment in 1914, Liveing was deployed to both Palestine and to France, where he was wounded at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. This book describes his war on the front line up until his injury on the Somme.
Also on the field that day and engaged in filming the battle for posterity was cameraman Lieut. Geoffrey Malins, who produced the famous documentary film of the battle. At the outbreak of war in 1914, Malins, aged 28, traveled to the Western Front where he acted as a freelance war correspondent, filming newsreels in Belgium and France. 1915 brought a fateful change of direction for Malins when he was recruited by the British Kinematograph Manufacturers Association to make a film of the preparations and the execution of a battle on the Western Front. This proved to be a dangerous business and by the end of the first year Malins, now with the rank of Lieutenant, had found himself deafened, gassed and twice wounded in the line of duty. Malins continued his work as a wartime cameraman before he was discharged from the army in 1918, having suffered bad health for sometime previously.
These two contrasting accounts provide a remarkable insight into the chaotic events as they unfolded on the battlefield and provide the reader with two very different views of the battle as well as the visual records as produced by Malins, and the other photographers and artists at work on the Somme that day.
Walking Into Hell Reviews
Tracing Your Theatrical Ancestors
Katharine M Cockin
M65 Atomic Cannon
Evelyn Wood VC
Stephen Manning
Famous Battles and How They Shaped the Modern World 1588-1943
D Beatrice G Heuser, Athena Leoussi
Heroes and Villains of the British Empire
On and Off the Flight Deck
Henry Adlam
Donald Dean VC
Terry Crowdy, Susan Bavin
With Hitler in the West
Heinrich Hoffmann


The Irish boyband's comeback single is unlikely to become this year's 'Patience'.
Take That's comeback has been so successful that Boyzone, the Irish boyband formed in their image, were always going to follow suit in the end. What's surprising is that Ronan and co. are proceeding rather cautiously - this single isn't taken from a new studio album, but another repackaging of their greatest hits.
That's probably a wise decision, because 'Love You Anyway' isn't the tune to rebuild a career on. In trying to come up with an uplifting, retro-sounding pop smash - their 'Shine' perhaps? - Boyzone have somehow ended up sounding like Wizzard. It's catchy enough, but a bit too slight and a bit too odd to warrant pulling the "guilty pleasure" tag out the bag.


To date, Cosmobeauté Vietnam is acknowledged as the market leader of the industry in Vietnam, as it reflects the entirety of the industry, providing opportunities to both ASEAN and overseas companies from all aspects of beauty industry in cosmetics and perfumery, aesthetics and spa, nail, hair and accessories, halal, organics and natural products, packaging and raw materials. Cosmobeauté Vietnam reassure its position as the biggest beauty trade exhibition in Indochina region all thanks to the presence of the international pavilions from all over the world, which enables all type of beauty businesses to achieve greater visibility with local distributors, retailers, and partners. Continuing to grow at bigger scale over the years, Cosmobeauté Vietnam is welcoming more international exhibitors at the 10th anniversary.


Looking for something new in Fargo?
Looking for something new and fun to fill in your boring week days? Are you ever in the mood to listen to hilarious jokes that will melt the stress from your day? Well, if you haven't heard yet, Fargo has a long running comedy scene that has a variety of comedy open mics for you to enjoy!
Maybe you wanted to give stand-up comedy a try? Well at these mics, YOU CAN! Just go to the open mics around the sign up times listed below and talk to the hosts to get on the performance list. Then let your jokes fly! You never know, it could be the new hobby you needed?
EDIT: Please follow us at Fargo Local Comedy on Facebook for updates on upcoming shows or changes in the weekly open mics.
From Irish pubs to coffee shops to new comedy clubs, here are the places you can find free local comedy throughout the week!
Like and follow Fargo Local Comedy on Facebook for more information on upcoming comedy shows and events!


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Who is Christian DelGrosso?
Christian DelGrosso is a young famous Instagram Star, YouTuber, and social media influencer who was born in Canada on Monday, May 24, 1993. He is best known as an Actor and starred in a 2016 film called Mono.
He attended high school in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
As an influencer, he has more than 3.7 M followers on his official Instagram handle(christian) and 4.9 M fans on the TikTok account(christian), and 2.6 M subscribers on his YouTube channel( Christian DelGrosso ).
His real name is Christian DelGrosso, but people also know him by the name Christian (His Nick Name).
Guys after doing complete research, we wrote this article about Christian DelGrosso's biography and all Facts, So if you are a fan of Christian DelGrosso read this article carefully.
How old is Christian DelGrosso?
Famous Tiktok star Christian DelGrosso was born on Monday, May 24, 1993, and as of 2022, he is 29 years old.
His birthday comes on the 24th of May, and on this birthday (May 24, 2022) he turned 29.
Christian DelGrosso Social Media handles
Christian DelGrosso is a famous social media star who gained a lot of fame by posting photos/reels/videos with inspirational captions on his social media accounts.
He is very interesting on Instagram, and can often be seen interacting with a lot of famous people who show love and support on his posts and he has a huge fan following on social media.
As of 2022, Christian has a huge fan base on Instagram, and with the help of his posts, he has impressed more than 3.7 M people to press the follow button(christian).
And let's talk about the average likes of his Instagram posts, he gets between 50-100 thousand likes, sometimes less and more.
Christian has gained immense popularity and prominence with his Tiktok account, he keeps making short videos that he uploads on his TikTok handle christian, this is the reason why Christian has more than 4.9 M fans on Tiktok.
Christian has also attracted more than 2.6 M people to his YouTube channel.
However, he is not active on YouTube.
Christian DelGrosso social media accounts
Instagram christian {3.7 M}
TikTok christian {4.9 M}
YouTube Christian DelGrosso {2.6 M}
Twitter christiand {1.1 M}
Christian DelGrosso Girlfriend & Relation
Now talk about Christian DelGrosso's relationship and Girlfriend, as you know most celebrities try to keep their love life and personal life private.
We've got some hints that his Girlfriend is Kristen McGowan.
A post shared by christian delgrosso (@christian)
Christian DelGrosso Family
His family consists of his father, mother, and brother.
His father's name is Mr. Peter Delgrosso and his mother's name is Mrs. Paula Delgrosso.
I have mentioned above that he has a brother named Julian.
Christian DelGrosso Net Worth
This is one of the toughest questions from his fans, how much does Christian DelGrosso earn, what is his net worth of Christian DelGrosso?
As You Know Christian is a young famous Instagram Star, YouTuber, and Social media star and net worth totally depend on his income sources and he has several income sources.
His estimated Net Worth is more than 1-2 Million (Approx).
NOTE: We have researched their social media handles and on the Internet, and tried to get the estimated data of their net worth with the help of the internet So it is not confirmed that this data is accurate.
Christian DelGrosso Height and Weight(Physical Stats)
He regularly goes basis to the gym and whenever he is not able to go to the gym, he works out at home.
Many of his fans and followers often ask how tall is Christian DelGrosso so he is 5′ 11" (1.80 m).
And Christian DelGrosso's weight is 74 Kg (163 lbs) and he has Black hair and Light Brown colored eyes.
Height Feet & Inches: 5′ 11"
Eye Color Light Brown
Christian DelGrosso's Facts
Christian DelGrosso is a young famous Instagram Star, YouTuber, and social media influencer.
He is known as Actor.
As of 2022, he was 29 years old, his date of birth is May 24, 1993, and his birthday comes on the 24th of May.
His real name is Christian DelGrosso.
He has more than 3.7 M followers on his Instagram account.
His Instagram id is @christian.
Christian DelGrosso Biography
Famous Name Christian DelGrosso
Nickname Christian
Known for Actor
Profession Instagram Star, YouTuber
Birth Date May 24, 1993
Birth Day Monday
Net Worth 1-2 Million
Girlfriend Kristen McGowan
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Christian DelGrosso is a famous Instagram Star, YouTuber, and social media star who was born in Canada on May 24, 1993, and he is well-known for Actor.
How old is Christian DelGrosso
He is 29 years old (May 24, 1993) .
What is Christian DelGrosso's net worth?
1-2 Million (approx.).
Who is Christian DelGrosso's girlfriend?
What is Christian DelGrosso's height-weight?
His height is 5' 11'' (1.80 meters) and weight is around 74 Kg (163 lbs).
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You Can't Spell Cher Without Her (and Her and Her)
By Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times
NEW YORK — It takes three women to portray one superstar through the decades in the new Broadway musical "The Cher Show." Meet the threesome strong enough to take up the challenge.
Stephanie J. Block
It wasn't just studying dozens of YouTube videos that helped Block capture Cher's speech pattern. It wasn't the vocal coach from Juilliard, either.
The oral care nailed it.
"One day I was running lines with Crest White Strips on my teeth and I found the voice," said Block, who portrays the pop star in "The Cher Show" on Broadway. She slipped into the singer's immediately recognizable crushed-velvet contralto: "I was like, 'Are you kidding me? Holy crap, I found Cher through Crest White Strips? This is insane!'"
Even better, once she had analyzed what she was doing, Block succeeded in replicating Cher's inflections without also having to bleach her teeth.
In the new musical, which opens Dec. 3 at the Neil Simon Theater, Block, 46, takes on the older incarnation of Cher, dubbed Star, while Micaela Diamond portrays the youngest version, Babe, and Teal Wicks handles the middle years as Lady. The Donna Summer bio-musical "Summer" also splits its titular role among three performers, but "The Cher Show," written by Rick Elice ("Jersey Boys"), and directed by Jason Moore ("Avenue Q"), features more interaction between the different avatars, who share the stage for extended periods of time, trade verses and choruses of a single song, and banter with each other. And all three even get to poke affectionate fun at Sonny Bono (Jarrod Spector).
The role of Star is high-profile exposure for Block, who is one of Broadway's most reliably entertaining powerhouse belters, if not quite a household name despite landing Tony nominations for her turns in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (2012) and "Falsettos" (2016).
She can even duplicate Cher's casual swagger while wearing strategically placed shreds of fabric. "Had they said, 'You're going to start the show in the "Turn Back Time" costume with the wig and the leather coat,' I would have run the other way," Block said. "Because we've been able to finesse it and nuance it for the past year, I'm now comfortable doing so."
And yet she was reluctant to play Cher because her Broadway debut 15 years ago, in "The Boy from Oz," also involved playing not just a real person, but a superstar who was still alive — in that case, Liza Minnelli.
"Creating a fictional character can be anything you want it to be, with the director of course molding and guiding you," Block recently explained in her dressing room, seemingly energized rather than fazed by the many pages of adjustments that had landed on her table a couple of hours before a preview performance. "When you are playing someone who lives and breathes, and people can recognize their mannerisms and the tonality of their voice, it changes greatly."
But the new show's trio concept assuaged her doubts and she signed on. If anything, Block is a showbiz trouper, and at the very least this would be yet another adventure in a résumé full of them.
After all, her career started with a bit of well-intentioned tinkering, back when Block was a 15-year-old budding actress in Southern California. Her mother forged young Stephanie's birth certificate so the teenager could get a job in Disneyland parades. Block ended up playing Fifer, one of the Three Little Pigs — you might say it was the first in an amusing group of power trios, including the plotting friends in the Broadway musical "9 to 5" (she was Judy Bernly, Jane Fonda's part in the film) and now, of course, the Chers.
As with most California-based musical-theater actors, Block relied a lot on Disney and Universal Studios in her early career. She also spent some time in Branson, Missouri, in the early 1990s, first in a production of "The Will Rogers Follies" headlined by Pat Boone, then as the co-host of a live breakfast show, sometimes filmed for local cable access, on the Branson Belle showboat.
"It's all these experiences where you laugh and you're like, 'How did I end up in that world?'" Block said. "But you gain so many tools and skills."
One of them must have been the ability to suck up disappointment.
After playing Elphaba in early workshops of "Wicked," Block was replaced by Idina Menzel for the Broadway premiere in 2003. Time has passed, recognition has come, but the episode still smarts — it is the only moment in our conversation that a shadow passes over Block's face, that her friendly confidence falters a little.
"I worked on it for two years and then ... fell to the wayside," she said. "My ego was bruised and I did feel like I was kicked in the gut a little bit. That's because I didn't really know the business part of show business."
She ended up playing Elphaba again in 2005, when she led the show's first national tour (on which she met her future husband, actor Sebastian Arcelus), and eventually did it on Broadway two years later.
Since then Block has climbed up the food chain, yet she's not always mentioned among the reigning divas — except, of course, by her fans, the Blockheads — perhaps because she is more of an old-school entertainer who prefers to let a character take over rather than show off her own personality. "The diva [term] to me is perhaps given to musical-theater performers, especially female ones, who do have that big body voice and can just stand onstage and own it," Block said. "And if that's what the definition is, I love it. But if I am playing a role, I'd much rather the audience forget that I'm Stephanie. My husband likes to call me the Gary Oldman of musical theater because I have this way of shapeshifting."
Even in "I'm Breaking Down," her epically funny, showstopping number in "Falsettos," Block stayed true to the character. "Another actor might have hamboned the whole thing but she was always honest," said that revival's director, James Lapine, who had grasped the full extent of the actress' range when he saw her in the Lynn Nottage play "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," in 2011 — another portrayal of a larger-than-life star, that one fictional. "I hope she gets [more] dramatic roles because that would be an eye-opener for folks. She's emotionally available, as they like to say," he said with a laugh.
This openness is evident in the close relationship Block has forged with the other Chers. Tellingly, she is quick to boast not so much about her own role but about the team spirit that animates the trio. "You have to set aside your ego, you have to set aside your expectations, you have to set aside your personal agenda," she said animatedly. "You've got to look at your fellow sister-actors and say, 'What is you is me, what is me is you. We're all in this together.' "
Micaela Diamond
When she auditioned for "The Cher Show" in summer 2017, Diamond was 18 and her knowledge of the subject was as skimpy as one of the star's outfits. "My introduction to Cher was 'Burlesque,' Diamond said, referring to the 2010 camp fest of a film co-starring Christina Aguilera. "I knew 'I Got You Babe' because you hear it at Duane Reade, but I didn't know anything about Cher's life or her romances."
Diamond had recently graduated from LaGuardia High School and was scheduled to leave for the musical-theater program at Carnegie Mellon University.
Some people had other ideas. "I wanted to throw myself down on her ankles and say 'Don't leave until you say you're going to do this!'" said Elice, who wrote the show's book.
"Looking back, it was a choice, but I knew in my heart it wasn't a choice at all," Diamond said. "[Not going to college] was a big decision, but it was an easy one."
After landing Babe but before the show's Chicago tryout this summer, Diamond appeared in the live telecast of "Jesus Christ Superstar" as part of the ensemble, and understudied Mary Magdalene for Sara Bareilles. "I actually did her track in rehearsal for about a month before she came in," Diamond said. "Canoodling with John Legend was cool. Like, what the [expletive]? I was 18 and kissing John Legend's ear."
Diamond has since won a fan in a very high place. "I especially related to Babe, who totally captured who I was at that time in my life," Cher, a co-producer of the musical, said in an email.
Carnegie Mellon may have to wait a little longer.
Teal Wicks
When Wicks, who plays the middle Cher, Lady, discovered some of the barely-there costumes she'd have to wear in "The Cher Show," her reaction was ambivalent. "I was so excited," she said, "but it's nerve-racking because I have to be a little bit more aware of my physical fitness. I have a very healthy appetite and I enjoy alcoholic beverages here and there. It's just trying to find a balance."
Lady is quite a departure from Elphaba of "Wicked," whom Wicks, now 36, did on the West Coast for almost two years, then on Broadway for nearly a year, starting in 2011.
"It was my first huge leading role and it kinda taught me all my strengths and weaknesses as a performer," she said. "I had a lot of raw talent but I wasn't very disciplined: I was excited, I wanted to socialize and hang out with the cast and go to all the events. I sort of burned myself out pretty fast and then had to climb back up from that, which took a lot longer than I thought."
That return involved more somber parts, in the Broadway revival of Frank Wildhorn's "Jekyll & Hyde" and in "Finding Neverland." Yet Wicks has maintained a sunny demeanor that she puts to good use in the new show.
"When Teal joined she was the perfect personality to offset the other two," Elice said. "She's like the puppy who always runs a little too fast and crashes into the wall. She keeps everybody happy and howling with laughter."
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July 13: 3404 cases, 98 deaths
By Walter Geiger on July 13, 2022
Lamar County was up to 3404 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 98 deaths as of the July 13 case count update from DPH. Lamar has recorded 239 hospitalizations.
Lamar deaths include: (latest) white female (69), white male (79), black female (77), white female (70), white female (75), white female (73), white male (45), white male (71), white female (80), white female (58), white male (67), black female (84), unknown male (59), black female (63), black male (60), white female (71), black male (72), white female (61), white male (83), other male (69), white female (56), white male (69), white male (69). black male (55), white male (63), other male (67), white female (70), other male (58), other male (64), white male (50), white male (68), white female (71), white female (75), white female (45), other male (67), black female (67), white male (39), other female (90+), white female (44), white male (38), white female (66), white female (75), other male (56), white male (62), white male (81), other male (42), white female (90+), black male (48), black male (53), white male (70) white female (57), black female (78), white male (63), black female (82), black female (68), black male (59), white male (82), white female (71), white male (70), white female (74), white male (78), black male (62); white female (73), white male (66); white male (81); black male (67); black male (64); white male (85); white male (81); white male (60); white female (80); black male (53) white male (81); white male (70); white male (86); black female (84); white female (68); black female (73); black male (90+); white male (69); white male (73); white male (55): white female (88); black female (66); white female (70); white female, (72); white male (80); black male (49); white female (81); white female (83); white male (87); white female (88); white male (86); white female (85); white female (74); black female (87); white male (85).
Statewide there have been 2,085,040 confirmed cases with 117,914 hospitalizations and 32,203 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 2855 cases, 190 hospitalizations and 73 deaths.
Upson: 4429 cases, 353 hospitalizations and 177 deaths.
Monroe: 4154 cases, 295 hospitalizations and 136 deaths.
Butts: 5005cases, 293 hospitalizations and 147 deaths.
Spalding: 11,027 cases, 841 hospitalizations and 364 deaths.
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Paolo Calvetti, Marcella Mariotti (a cura di), Contemporary Japan Challenges for a World Economic Power in Transition, Ca' Foscari Japanese Studies 3, Edizioni Ca' Foscari, Venezia, 2015.
This volume is a collection of contributions on a project examining various aspects of such contemporary Japanese society in a period of changes in economic, political, and cultural fields. It comprises three sections: Japan's International Relations; Cultural Theory, Art and Philosophy; Language.


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Charming Baker at the British Art Fair
In late September 2022, Jealous will be exhibiting works from Charming Baker at the British Art Fair
We were honoured to be selected by Gallerist Zavier Ellis to present an artist for the Solo Contemporary, a new platform showcasing the very best contemporary British Art.
Through this opportunity, Jealous is excited to be showcasing the work of Charming Baker this September at the British Art Fair, Saatchi gallery, where we will be bringing along a number of original paintings and drawings by the artist. Showing works on different scales, this will be an ambitious representation of the artist's works.
Baker says of his work:
"It's taking an ordinary image and corrupting it to change its meaning entirely. But usually that meaning is ambiguous. I'd much rather someone have their own emotional involvement in my work.
I want to bring life to something that doesn't already have a life because there is a beauty in it that maybe no one else sees. Nothing is only ever one thing."
In the lead-up to the fair, the artist showed us behind the scenes in his studio to allow us an insight into his practice.
Jealous will be showing original works by Charming Baker at the British Art Fair, Saatchi Gallery between 27th September - 2nd October. Get in touch with us at info@jealousgallery.com for tickets.
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