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The Rules of Attraction - Video Interviews with Avary and Van Der Beek

21 March 2003

Rules of Attraction
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Interviews with Avary and Van Der Beek

Born in Canada, in 1965, unrelenting gonzo filmmaker Roger Avary has captured both the mainstream of Hollywood as well as the fringe of indie cinema with his aggressive and unique filmmaking style. A former video store clerk from Manhattan Beach, California, Roger is a self-proclaimed charter member of what he calls “the video store generation.” The first generation of information age filmmakers with complete and total access to a database of tens of thousands of films at any given moment...something no other generation before his can claim.

In 1994 his first feature film, the cult classic, “Killing Zoe,” garnered best film awards at the Cannes Festival's Prix Tres Special, Japan's Yubari International Film Festival, and Italy's MystFest. The film was released by New York based October Films and has won favorable, if not heated, reviews. The film has been hailed by Daily Variety, Cahiers du Cinema, and the Village Voice as one of the finest debut films of the last twenty years.

His second film is a bold and visually striking adaptation of Bret Easton-Ellis’ novel, “The Rules of Attraction.” The film, a curious love triangle, polarized critics in the states with its daring non-linear narrative and strong stylistic flourishes. Entertainment Weekly’s Owen Gleiberman called it “a party-hearty teen flick that scalds like acid” while Premiere Magazine called it “the worst film of 2002.” Richard Corliss asked “what more could you ask for in a movie” in his Time Magazine review, and after seeing the film twice to formulate his review, something he rarely does, Roger Ebert proclaimed that “Avary weaves his story with zest and wicked energy.” The film was such a creative success that Roger Avary and Greg Shapiro have optioned the rights to Bret Easton-Ellis’ novel “Glamorama.” The film is currently in development under Shapiro’s production banner, Kingsgate Films.

In 1994 Roger, inspired by Patrick McGoohan’s surreal BBC series “The Prisoner,” wrote, directed, and produced a pilot for an international syndicated television series for Rysher Entertainment titled “Mr. Stitch.” In 1997 Roger collaborated with Aaron Spelling and NBC to create a pilot for the neo-noir underworld crime series “Odd Jobs.” Neither went to series, and Roger no longer dabbles in TV.

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Roger has also collaborated with director Quentin Tarantino as co-author of his Cannes Film Festival Palm d'Or winner “Pulp Fiction.” In 1995 the two shared best writing accolades from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, the New York Film Critics' Circle, the Boston Society of Film Critics, the National Society of Film Critics, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the British Academy of Film and Television for their work on "Pulp". This phenomenal success has led to a prolific writing career for Roger, working at Warner Brothers, Paramount, Dreamworks, and others.

Roger has been very active as a producer, both on his television projects, and the independent films “Boogie Boy” and “The Last Man.” Roger is a spokesperson for Apple Computer and their prosumer editing software, Final Cut Pro, with which he edited his 35mm feature “The Rules Of Attraction.” An avid Apple evangelist, Roger’s full page spreads have appeared worldwide in Daily Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Post Magazine, Rez Magazine, Videography Magazine, Millimeter Magazine, and many more.

He dropped out of the Art Center College of Design, screaming at one of his professors “you don’t need a degree to study film!” He now lectures yearly at Art Center. Roger collects and restores vintage Atari X-Y monitor arcade machines, as some people might specialize in restoring old automobiles. One of Roger’s more interesting drunken party talents is to inhale dentil floss through his nose and cough one end out of his mouth.

Roger is currently editing his digital video feature of the footage shot in Europe for Victor’s travels, to be titled “Glitterati.” He is also preparing the screenplay for his next film as director.

James Van Der Beek (Sean Bateman) had fate on his side for his entrance into the acting world, but it has been his dedication and talent that earned him a leading role in Dawson’s Creek and breakthrough film roles.

Prior to The Rules of Attraction, Van Der Beek starred opposite Dylan McDermott in Texas Rangers. He also made a cameo appearance in Kevin Smith’s recent Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as well as a starring role in Todd Solondz’s controversial Storytelling, opposite Selma Blair.

Suffering a mild concussion when he was 13 years old, the athletic Van Der Beek was not permitted to play on the football team that year. So, for the first time, he decided to try out for the school play and landed the lead role of Danny Zuko in the school’s production of Grease. Bitten by the acting bug, he continued to do local theatre in his hometown of Cheshire, Connecticut.

He was still focused on acting at age 16, so his mothered agreed one summer to travel three hours each way into New York city for him to pursue acting professionally. The next year, he was cast in the off-Broadway play Finding the Sun, which was written and directed by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Edward Albee. He describes this as the defining experience for him as an actor, and commuted six hours everyday during the limited three-month run for rehearsals and performances in the middle of high school.

Van Der Beek’s first on-screen performance came with a role in the 1995 film Angus, and he was featured in I Love You . . .I Love You Not with Claire Danes. His first major starring role was in the box-office hit Varsity Blues, which earned him a 1999 MTV movie award for breakthrough performance. He also made a cameo appearance in Scary Movie, which earned him an award in a movie awards poll for

A dean’s list student, Van Der Beek received an academic scholarship from Drew University in Madison, N.J where he studied Enlglish until the call came from Dawson’s Creek. In what little free time he has, he enjoys writing and playing all kinds of sports.

Released: 28 March 2003
Distributer: Icon
Running Time: 110 mins
Cert: 18

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College Cooking- How To Cut Fresh Fruit

College Cooking - How To Cut Fresh Fruit

Mornings are a drag, but the one thing that can get me out of bed is a big bowl of fresh cut fruit. You can eat the fruit straight up, pop it in a blender with some yogurt or freeze it for a healthy frozen treat. Fresh fruit will give you the boost of healthy sugar you need for a successful start to your day. The bright colors and flavors will get you pumped for whatever comes your way. Also, when you keep a cup of fresh cut fruit or whole fruit in your bag you are less likely to visit the candy machine and fast food spots or make poor food choice during out the day.

Check this vid out and learn how to cut whole fruits like pineapple, mango and kiwi, then pack it up for freshness.

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Summer Strawberry Pie

This recipe for summer strawberry pie is really easy and great for picnics, lunches, brunches and parties on hot summer nights. You can use also add all types of summer fruits like blue/black or raspberries, peaches, plums and nectarines.

Summer Berry Pie

  • 1 Pre Made Frozen Pie Crust, blind baked and cooled
  • 4.5 C Strawberries, rinsed, dried and halved
  • 3/4 C Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 3 tbsp. Corn Starch
  • 1/2 Lemon, juiced
  • Cook the crust following the instructions for blind baking. Place 1/3 of the strawberries in a pan with the sugar, salt, lemon and cornstarch. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat then smash the fruit until chunky. You can also place this into a blender and carefully blend until smooth. Let this mixture cool completly.

    Place the rest of the berries into the pie shell, pour over the berry jam mixture and let chill in the fridge for 2 hours. You can top this with extra berries (blue, black or raspberry), whipped cream and ice cream for an extra awesome treat.

    Roasted Carrots and Beets

    Roasted Carrots and Beets

  • 1 lb. Carrots, cleaned and trimmed
  • 1 lb. Beets, cleaned and skinned
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Thyme, dried or fresh (optional)
  • Pre heat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Slice large carrots lengthwise into one inch pieces. This carrots can be kept whole. Slice the beets into 1/2 inch slices. Drizzle half of the oil onto the baking sheet, lay out the carrots and beets in a single layer and then drizzle with the rest of the oil. Season with salt, pepper and herbs then bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

    *Big Thanks to my buddy Hank Vorher, who took this awesome picture!

    Carrot and Apple Slaw

    Carrot and Apple Slaw

  • 3 Apples, shredded
  • 3-4 Carrots, shredded
  • 3/4 C Raisons
  • 1/3 C Pepitas or Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, sub almonds or sunflower seeds
  • 2 Lemons, juiced
  • 1/4 C Brown Sugar, sub honey, maple syrup or agave nectar
  • Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and toss to combine. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container until service.

    Watermelon Aqua Fresca

    Watermelon Aqua Fresca

  • 6 C Seedless Watermelon, chopped
  • 2 tsbp. - ¼ C Sugar
  • 2 C Ice
  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

    Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

    Apple and cinnamon oatmeal was a childhood favorite of mine. But as I grew up, so did my taste for really good food. Instead of powdered oatmeal dregs and little dehydrated apples, this recipe calls for hearty oats and whole sautéed apples. If you want to get hard core you can add flax seeds, wheat berries and farrow. You can also with up the fruits to sautéed peaches or mangoes; dried fruits like raisons, crayons, apricots and figs, or throw in fresh berries and bananas.

    Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

  • 2 servings Hearty Oatmeal, cooked
  • 2 Apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • 1 tbsp. Honey, Brown Sugar or Agave Nectar
  • 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/4 C Chopped Nuts or Seeds
  • Place a small skillet over medium/low heat, add the butter and apples to the pan and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the honey and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute until you can smell the cinnamon. Place a serving of the cooked oatmeal in a bowl, top with apples and garnish with some chopped nuts or seeds.

    How to make Mango Agua Fresca

    Made from chunks of fresh fruit, ice and sugar, aqua fresca is the most refreshing beverage to drink during the summer time. This "fresh water" is generally found in Central American/ Mexican markets, bodegas and taquerias and is blended fresh for each order. They come in various flavors like melon, watermelon, mango, strawberry, coconut, guava, passion fruit, kiwi and pineapple. If your are luck and ask really nicely they will mix up the flavors up for you.

    Try this simple recipe below and stay refreshed through the hot summer months. You can also add any kind of fresh of frozen fruit to this mix and make it your own.

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    Mango Aqua Fresca

  • 2 C Mango, Fresh or Frozen
  • 1 C Ice
  • 1 C Water
  • 1/2 Lime, Juiced
  • 3 tbsp. Sugar
  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend for 2 minutes or unit the ice has melted.

    How to Skin a Mango

    How to Skin a Mango

    Mango is a tropical fruit loaded with vitamins (Vitamin C) , minerals, antioxidants and most important, flavor. They are used in cuisines around the world including Central and South America, Jamaica and the west Indies, African, Middle Eastern, European, Asian and Indian. It can be used in sweet desserts like ice cream, drinks, sorbet, cakes and flambés as well as savory dishes like spicy chutneys, salsas, dips and sauces.

    You can find mangoes fresh, dried, canned as well as frozen. Fresh Mangoes are in season in the states and Mexico from May to September. They can be found year round in most markets and can come from as far as Thailand and India. Check out this video and learn how to slice a fresh mango to enjoy today. This method of slicing a mongo can also be used to skin lots of round fruits and veggies like pineapples, oranges, lemons, limes, melons, apples, pears, potatoes and squashes.

    Now Get Crackin'!

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    Kale, Blueberry and Wheatberry Salad

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    Kale, Blueberry and Wheatberry Salad

  • ½ C Blueberries
  • ½ C Wheatberries, Cooked and Cooled
  • 4 oz. Baby Kale
  • ¼ C Almonds, Sliced
    • 3 tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 2 tsp. Honey
    • 1 tsp. Mustard
    • 1 tsp. Dried Herbs
    • Place the first 4 ingredients into bowl. Place the next 5 ingredients into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Place 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

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  • 1 C Ice
  • 2 C Pineapple, Chunks
  • 1/4 C Condensed Milk
  • 1 tbsp. Ginger
  • 1/2 C Icelandic Skyr
  • 1 C Coconut Water
  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth

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Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast

There is nothing I love more than a turkey breast sandwich. But the sliced turkey you get at the deli or prepackaged is often times a gelatinous blob of pressed turkey parts, fillers, artificial flavors and preservatives, water and salt.

If you like sliced turkey but hate deli style meats, try roasting your own turkey breast. You can find boneless turkey breasts at the grocery store for a fraction of the price of deli turkey with no added flavors or preservatives. Season with a little salt and pepper, then bake until the skin is crispy and you have lunches and dinners for the whole week.

Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast

  • 2 lb. Turkey Breast
  • 1 tbsp. Veg Oil
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Pepper
  • Pre heat the oven to 450 F. Place the turkey breast on a baking sheet, cover with oil and season with the salt and pepper. Bake the turkey for 30-40 minutes or until it reaches 165 F in the center of the breast. Remove the turkey from the oven and cover with foil for 10 minutes. Slice the turkey at an angle, very thin for sandwiches or chunks for salads.

    You can season with a variety of spices and flavors. Try these flavor combinations.

    Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon - Old Bay - Dry BBQ Rubs - Jamaican Jerk - Teriyaki - Indian Curry - Southwest Taco - French Herbs - Roasted Tomato and Basil - Orange Marmalade

    Chef Egg's May 2016 Events

    Greetings Friends!

    May is going to be great month for events and lessons. I will be all over the Baltimore area cooking up a storm on TV, Radio and Chef Egg Live pop up cooking classes. I will also be working with great local organizations like Tutties Place, Baltimore Station, Walter Reed Hospital and Great Kids Farm, to get people cooking. Most importantly we want people to eat a healthy diet with their friends and family. The best way to get the skills you need to succeed in the kitchen is to come out to a class, or visit my new educational website You can also check out my new show, Chef Egg's Cooking Eggsperience.

    Now lets get crackin'! Peace - Chef Egg

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    Baked Vegetarian Samosa

    Samosas are a classic indian hand pie/pastry that is served with a variety savory flavors. Generally a pie dough is rolled flat, stuffed with a mixture of vegetables and spiced lamb and then fried. This recipe has been simplified, stuffing a vegetable mixture into a piece of puff pastry and baking until golden brown.

    You can use a variety of filings including ground meats, potatoes, grains, beans and vegetables. Spices can include curry, cumin, cinnamon and garam masala (a mixture of warm spices), that can easily be purchased at the grocery store for little $$$.

    The technique takes a little practice, but once it is perfected you can make a big batch of samosa in no time. It is also a cool group activity. Remember to use parchment paper or a SILPAT (non stick silicon pad) on your baking sheet so the pastry won't stick!

    Baked Vegetarian Samosa

  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 C Sweet Potato or Potato, small dice
  • 1/2 C Onion, small dice
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 C Kale, sliced thin and chopped
  • 3/4 C Canned or Frozen Peas
  • 3/4 C Rasions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Pepper
  • 1-2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1-2 tsp. Curry Powder
  • 3/4 C Water
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry, defrost in the fridge
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 C Water
  • 2 tbsp. Sesame Seeds, optional
  • You will need a baking sheet with parchment paper or a SILPAT (non stick silicon pad).

    Pre heat the oven to 425 F. Place a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil to the pan. Place the sweet potatoes and onions into the pan and cook for 5 minutes, tossing every minutes. Add the next 4 ingredients and cook for 5 minutes, tossing every minute. Add half of the salt, pepper, cumin and curry and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the water and let simmer for 10 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the sweet potatoes are soft. Season the mixture with the rest of the spices to suit your taste and stir in the lime juice. Let this mixture cool to room temperature or chill completely.

    Take the defrosted puff pastry out of the fridge and place both sheets on a cutting board. Mix the egg and the water in a small bowl and set aside. Cut each sheet into 9 equal squares. Take one square and lightly roll it out and rub/paint a small amount of the egg mixture in the 4 sides. Place 2-3 tablespoons - a golf ball sized scoop - of the vegetable mixture in the middle of the square. Pull the 4 corners together with one hand and pinch tightly. Use your other hand to seal the seams together, creating a four cornered pouch of awesomeness. Place the pastry on the lined baking sheet and continue until you have formed 18 samosas. Paint the remaining egg mixture over the pastry and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    Place the samosas into the oven and bake for 10 minutes, rotate the pans and cook for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

    You can serve samosas with homemade or store bought chutneys, sweet chili sauce or fresh salsa.

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    March 2016 Newsletter and Events

    March 2016 Newsletter and Events

    Greetings Fans and Friends,

    March is going to be a great month in the Chef Egg world! We have some great new classes and venues, and have just finished the new This is a cooking website for people of all ages, who are looking to get started in the kitchen and lead a healthy lifestyle. Videos, blog, how to's, food science, equipment lists and chef egg merchandise.

    We will be at the Whole Foods Culinary Center in Annapolis for a couples class and back at Blue Moon Café Too in Federal Hill twice this month.

    Last, Chef Egg is now booking corporate team building and on site lunch/learn events. Also private cooking lesson, dinner parties and events for the spring and summer season.

    Check out www.cookingwithegg and get cooking today!

    Peace, Chef Egg

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    Greetings Friends of Chef Egg!

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    Start your new year off right, and get cooking today! Let Chef Egg teach you the fundamentals of basic knife skills and help you get "Chopped" like a "Top Chef" in no time!

    Start off with practice knives while learning basic techniques and graduate to the real thing while preparing healthy and tasty recipes. From knife construction, types of knives and sharpening to professional cutting techniques these skills will have you slicing and dicing with safety and ease for a lifetime of culinary adventures.

    Learn how to slice, dice and chop salads, whole pineapples, mire poix (onion, celery, carrot), potatoes and a whole chicken.

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    Paella is a classic Spanish seafood dish from Valencia, Spain. Created in a wide pan called a "patella", Paella is a communal/shared dish that is made from short grained rice flavored with saffron and topped with steamed shellfish. The recipe can change widely from local village to village and include regional flavors and ingredients. The combo paella adds different meats like spicy chorizo sausage, chicken, veal and rabbit. Shellfish and fish filets can also be added in many combinations to add a regional flavor.

    Spanish Paella
    Serves 4-6

  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 lb. Chorizo Sausage
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 2 C Short Grained Spanish Bomba Rice, Sushi Rice or Arborio Rice
  • 3.75 C Chicken or Seafood Stock
  • 1 C Green peas
  • 1pinch Paprika
  • 1pinch Saffron
  • 1 lb. Med. Shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 1 lb. Mussels, cleaned and rinsed
  • 1 lb. Clams, cleaned and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 Lobster, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 C Tomato, seeded and chopped
  • ½ C Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 Lemon, sliced
  • Place the stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the saffron and paprika and simmer on low heat. Add the olive oil to a very large skillet. When the oil starts to smoke, place the sausage into the pan, brown on all sides and then remove.

    Add chopped onion and bell peppers and sauté until tender. Add the rice and sauté until it turns white. Add the chorizo back to the rice mixture, then pour in the boiling stock and add the peas, tightly cover the dish and simmer for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the lid, add the clams and mussles then simmer covered for 5 minutes. Again, carefully remove the lid to the pan and place the shrimp into the rice. Cover and cook for 7 minutes or until the rice is tender and the shellfish are open.

    While the shellfish are steaming, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan. Season the split lobster with salt and pepper. When the oil smokes, place the lobster into the pan and sear on both sides until the tail curls up.

    Serve the Paella hot, and garnish with fresh tomato, lemon and parsley.

    Roasted Rosemary Garlic and Lemon Chicken

    Roasting a chicken is a very simple and easy skill that can be done with so many flavors. I like to keep things simple with salt, pepper, lemon, fresh garlic and rosemary. You can pop this in the oven for an hour and it will turn out perfect every time. The goal is to cook the chicken so the meat is moist and tender, while roasting the skin so it is crispy and flavorful.

    If you dig this method, try seasoning your chix with cumin, chili powder and lime juice for a Mexican theme, use a BBQ dry rub for quick down home flavor, or marinate in honey, soy sauce and chili flakes for a Chinese style dinner.

    Roasted Rosemary Garlic and Lemon Chicken

  • 3-4 lbs. Chicken, bone in, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Pepper
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 head Garlic, cloves smashed
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, chopped
  • 1 Lemon, quartered
  • Pre heat the oven to 425 F. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and season on both sides with salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and chopped rosemary. Place the smashed garlic cloves, rosemary stems and lemon rinds throughout the chicken and bake for 1 hour. Using a large spoon, baste the chicken every 20 minutes. Reserve the chicken juices to serve with the chicken.

    The chicken is done when the temperature of the meat is 165 F and is not longer pink. You can use a meat thermometer, which is the best way, or simply cut into the meat to check for doneness.

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This is one of the quieter, more out of the way places in town, down on the Strand. A well worked and charming combination of café and florists, the shop is great for little knick-knacks and hand crafted goods too. The cosy little café is tucked in the corner and is a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Treat yourself to a sit down, a drink and cupcake and listen to the seagulls outside. The fresh, seasonal flowers and plants are hand selected and put together by Lucy, a former london PA who gave up her life in the city to follow her passion and set up this cafe where customers can sip tea amid wonderfully colourful flowers.

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Controllable In-Sump Skimmer Rated for Aquariums up to 400 Gallons

Footprint: 11.6" x 9.7" | Reaction Chamber: 8" | Height: 23.6"
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The new and innovative Reef Octopus Regal 200-SSS in-sump protein skimmer supplies powerful filtration for aquariums up to 400 gallons where sump space may be limited. The Reef Octopus Regal 200-SSS is constructed of high-quality cast acrylic that disassembles completely for cleaning. Its hybrid conical body naturally stabilizes and concentrates the organic rich foam as it rises.

RODC Skimmer PumpThis Regal skimmer is quipped with a new generationReef Octopus controllable Direct Current VarioS 4S pinwheel skimmer pump which are the latest in variable speed flow technology and allows for refined control, enhanced performance and efficiency.The vast majority of skimmerpumps available to hobbyist are alternating current "AC"pumps (the type of power that comes out of your wall outlet). Direct currentpumps have several key advantages over traditional ACpumps. Most notably, you can control the rotational speed of the motor, thus electronically control air and water flow rates into the skimmer.Now the user can have the skimmer process more or less water just by the push of a button!!!

In addition to allowing the pump to run at 5 different speeds, the new VarioS Controller takes the pump to a new level featuring:

  1. A float switch connection, which allows you to connect a float switch (included in the box) to the controller. This is an added security feature that allows you to shut off the skimmer pump when your waste collector is full or shut off your water pump when your sump water has reached a high or low level. In all, you don’t need another module or controller to add a float switch to your system.
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You have some missing teeth. Or maybe you need to have your teeth pulled. What to do? There are so many choices—and prices!

How exactly are they different?

A crown is a “cap” or “top” fitted over a prepared natural tooth. A bridge is a false tooth or two or more false teeth, suspended between, and attached to, crowns on either side of a section of one or more missing teeth.

A Denture is typically false teeth made, based on your mouth impression. The four types of dentures include:

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2.  Partials—one or more false teeth clasped to surrounding teeth.

3.  Immediate—dentures which are placed right after the natural teeth are extracted.

4.  Conventional—dentures placed after teeth have been extracted and the gums have completely healed.

The main difference is that crowns and bridges are “fixed”. In other words, no removal for cleaning and treated like your natural teeth. And dentures are typically removed at night or for cleaning.

But there’s now another choice—IMPLANTS.

Implants consist of titanium plugs inserted into the jawbone. These plugs can anchor dentures and your bridge can be attached directly to the jaw or under the gum tissue.

What to choose? Let’s look at some advantages and disadvantages of these choices.

With traditional full dentures there is a problem with the underlying tissue and bone diminishing—because there’s no tooth roots to hold it. Then the dentures become loose, and have to be relined or refit, periodically. Also, the overall shape of your jaw will change. And there are also the speech problems that can arise, and problems watching what you eat to avoid breakage, or food underneath the denture, irritating your mouth tissue.

Immediate vs. conventional is something to discuss with your dental professional. Everyone is different.

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The disadvantage with implants could be cost, depending on the extent of your dental work.

As far as partial dentures, these have an advantage over full dentures. However, some do have to be removed for night and cleaning. A bridge or fixed partial denture would be easier to deal with, if that would work for you. You have natural teeth supporting the jawbone and underlying tissue, or you can have implants that accomplish the same thing.

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Halle Berry Ordered To Pay 20k In Child Support

Halle Berry is not a very happy woman right now. She was just ordered by a California court to pay ex, Gabriel Aubry, 20,000 in child support per month.

TMZ has learned that although Nahla is now 4, until Monday there was never a child support order issued by a judge, but now one is in place.

It was just last month that Aubry requested the sum but the case was adjourned because paperwork wasn’t properly filled out.

During that time, Halle revealed that she planned to move to France with Nahla and fiance Olivier Martinez. She believes the country, and its privacy laws, is better fit to raise her young daughter.

“Laws that protect children, protect right to privacy. All I want is for my family and myself to have a normal life. When I’m not at work, that’s very important to me,” she’s previously stated.

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Supernatural renewed!

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Supernatural has been renewed for another season. So yay for that!

Given I expressed my doubts about doing another season last year because I do believe it is better to end a show on a high (think Lost) rather then on a low (think X Files). I’ve been watching the sixth season and while I enjoyed a good few episodes (and a good few have given me great case of the giggles) I still believe Supernatural is missing a game plan. A story that will tie it all together. Because this year… well…  we have angels at war, we have the Mother or Eve or whatever her name is and then we have Sam and Dean (at least that one is on track now that Sam got his soul back). It’s all over the place.

But yes I’m kinda thinking there should be a game plan and hopefully with the show being renewed for another season the writers will get a chance to introduce a storyline that will get us all excited again. Because while I do enjoy watching Supernatural every week the excitement has sort of gone out of it.

So dear readers what are your thoughts on Supernatural getting renewed?

Down below you can check a teaser and the clip for the next episode.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Trailer

Oooooh doesn’t it look fab? Doesn’t it look just fab – almost but not quite as I imagined.

We have established a long time ago I’m a Harry Potter fan but I’ll be perfectly honest dear readers, while I am excited to see this movie I don’t know that I will be bummed out once the movies are done. Now when I turned that last page… well I was definitely bummed out then knowing there won’t be another sequel to look forward to. And I tried to make it last, honest I did, but I would always gobble the book down in less then 48 hours. I. Couldn’t. Help. Myself.

Anyhow – you can check the trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 below. Tell me what you think – are you looking forward to it or is it more of a bitter sweet feeling? Speaking of which I should definitely re-read the book again.

Where are they now? – Santa Barbara

Dear readers,

oh don’t even pretend like you don’t want to know what happened to actors that were on Santa Barbara! Just me then?

Well I never hid the fact I was partially to soaps at one point (there are so many of them now, I can’t keep up so I don’t bother).
Out of all the Santa Barbara crew it is obviously Robin Wright who fared best (her first role was of that of Kelly Capwell).

Anyhow down below you can see what some of the Santa Barbara actors have done over the years, if I have left out any of your favorites please let me know in the comments below.

A Martinez (Cruz Castillo) – he had a stint on LA Law just after Santa Barbara, then he did TV series called Profiler (I remember that one) and had brief stints on CSI, JAG, Castle and Criminal Minds. Currently A Martinez can be seen as dr. Ramon Montgomery on Bold and the Beautiful. He also did this – yup, don’t have a clue what that is supposed to be.

Marcy Walker (Eden Capwell Castillo) – did a good number of TV movies and was last seen on All My Children. She now works full time at a Christian ministry.

Lane Davies (Mason Capwell) – Lane Davies worked steadily ever since he left Santa Barbara – he appeared on Married with Children, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Nanny, The Practice, Scrubs and General Hospital. Currently he can be seen on web soap series the Bay. He is also a prolific theater actor.

Nancy Lee Grahn (Julia Wainwright) – immediately after Santa Barbara she was on German TV series Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten (which is a bit odd) and then she went on Children of the Corn III (I didn’t even know there were so many sequels). She also did guest stints on 7th Heaven, Melrose Place and can currently be seen on General Hospital.

Judith McConnell (Sophia Capwell) – she made appearances on Baywatch Nights, Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, Passions and The Weather Man (that movie with Nicolas Cage).

Jed Allan (C. C. Capwell) – the famous C. C. (remember that side way/side-eye thing he did?) had guest stints on CSI: Miami, Walker Texas Ranger, Six Feet Under, Port Charles and Beverly Hills 90210 as none other then Steve’s dad. He was also on General Hospital.

Nicolas Coster (Lionel Lockridge) – he had guest stints on Nurses, Silk Stockings, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Judging Amy and Cold Case. Currently he can be seen web soap series the Bay. He also appeared on Another World and As the World Turns.

Robin Mattson (Gina Capwell, later Lockridge) – Robin seems to be a professional soap opera villain, since Santa Barbara she appeared on the Bold and the Beautiful, As the World Turns and can currently be seen on Days of Our Lives. Did you know she is also a gourmet cook? Well now you do.

Silk and North Square

Dear readers,

I’ve mentioned in my little rant the other day that I have been watching BBC’s Silk. I do this you see, store shows for a rainy day (like major holidays and during the summer) when there is absolutely nothing to watch. As has been the case of late.

And overall Silk wasn’t bad. For what is worth I really know very little about UK law (no surprising given the fact I was exposed to US law shows since I was in my teens. And I wasn’t the only one. I have a friend, who shall remain nameless, who used to shout objection, objection when she was sloshed and she disagreed with something we said). I’m sure lawyery types from UK would tell me all about how little it resembles the realities of working for a chambers. Isn’t that always the case with legal/medical/police procedurals though?

But I thought the storyline was interesting, if a little uneven and the cast was very good (Maxine Peake was brilliant, I quite enjoyed Neil Stuke‘s performance as the senior clerk and even though I like to harp on just how good looking Rupert Penry-Jones is, the man is far from being just an eye candy, his acting abilities are nothing to sneer at either).

I was happy to watch something interesting the only snag was the series was only six episodes (dang and bollocks). So I did a bit of googling and it turns out the writer of the show Peter Moffat did another show of the same type back in 2000 called the North Square. And reviews were overall positive so I thought I’d give it a whirl. Did I mention this one actually has 10 episodes? Yay for that.

Anyhow the premise of North Square is the same as for Silk, the only difference being the show is set in Leeds. And the actors are different. It does feature rather fresh faced Rupert Penry-Jones (yup!) and (AND!) Kevin McKidd (of the Grey’s Anatomy fame. He also looks rather fresh faced too). And yes this show isn’t bad either. The only thing that struck me… well… it is not such an old show considering it was made in 2000. But for some reason it looks (and feels) like it was made in the 80s. Don’t know if it is because of McKidd’s Hawaiian shirts or the clunky mobile phones or a naff music but it has 80s written all over it. I’m not saying the show isn’t good (it is) that just struck me as a bit odd.

You can check the trailers below. Edit – I just realized the trailer below features Rupert Penry-Jones stripping to his undies. Hm I totes didn’t embed that trailer on purpose, I just remembered that scene. Consider it a bonus!

But now to you my dear readers, have you seen any British shows of late that you would recommend? Am I missing something really (REALLY) good? Please leave you suggestions in the comments below.


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The word ringgit means "jagged" in Malay and was originally used to refer to the serrated edges of silver Spanish dollars which circulated widely in the area during the 16th and 17th century Portuguese colonial era.
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Lane assumes mantle of "Highway Queen"

By Brian Baker, May 2017

For most artists, eight years is a fair amount of time in their careers. For Nikki Lane, eight years represents the entirety of her recorded history, and she's filled that relatively short time span with a highlight reel of impressive accomplishments, not the least of which would be actually learning how to write and play music and including her most recent and best album to date, "Highway Queen."

The Greenville, S.C. native was raised on country and Motown, but turned her teenage attention to punk and alternative rock. A high school dropout, Lane moved to Los Angeles where a series of nothing jobs led to an opportunity to design her own shoe line; she currently runs a vintage clothing boutique in Nashville called High Class Hillbilly.

Five years later, she gave the guitar a try, learned how to play and write, but after a few open mic shows, she relocated to New York for a corporate position. Lane's then-boyfriend broke up with her to pursue his recording career. So, she quit her job and channeled the heartbreak of their failed relationship into a set of you-done-me-wrong songs that became her Nashville-recorded, self-released 2009 debut, "No Room for Cowboys."

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Lane returned to New York and signed with IAMSOUND, who connected her with renowned producer Dave Cobb for her astonishing 2011 sophomore album, "Walk of Shame." After garnering great notices for the album and gaining a reputation as a fearless performer, Lane scored a contract with New West and hit the studio with another big name producer, the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, resulting in 2014's almost universally praised "All or Nothin'."

And here's where a story filled with interesting turns offers more twists than a bag of pretzels. With the successes of "Walk of Shame" and "All or Nothin'," Lane's profile rose to the extent that more and more journalists wanted to hear her tale, but to her chagrin, the interviews were dominated by her producers' star power.

"A lot of conversations would start with that, and if it made it onto my contributions to the record by the end of the interview, it would almost be alarming because they were so fixated on who made it," says Lane. "I'm aware of how much they helped me, and I'm really grateful I had the opportunity to have somebody that could help so much with opening the doors, but I was tired of talking about other people."

Given Lane's perspective on her previous two recordings, it may have seemed an odd choice for her to once again turn to a name producer, Jonathan Wilson, for what would become "Highway Queen." Although she had specific goals in mind, she allowed the process to play out much as it had with Cobb and Auerbach, and unfortunately, the third time was not the charm.

"I didn't really have the vocabulary in the studio the first couple of times to offer up any constructive criticism or direction," says Lane. "I was kind of relying on the fact that I picked a producer, we went in, the producer gave me a record, and I loved it and worked it. I went in with that same kind of attitude, but the one thing that was really different was that I was deep on tour and only had a few days off. We were using that time to make an album, and I really should have been using that time to catch up on sleep."

Lane was road weary and disinclined to expend energy on studio conflicts or batting around ideas and allowed the album to develop without much input on her end. On "All or Nothin'," she and Auerbach had collaborated on a studio sound that had to be reconfigured for its stage presentation. After the relentless tour schedule for "All or Nothin'," Lane had found the live sound she wanted to translate on her next record, and that sound was not evident in Wilson's sessions.

"I thought the sound was going to be depicted on the next record, and after the first pass at it, it really wasn't," says Lane. "Jonathan Wilson is an incredible producer, and it was a really positive experience, but it was a costly experience that didn't get me anywhere. Even though I knew what I wanted the songs to sound like because we'd been touring them, I let somebody else dial in the sound for the future. I had to step back and start from scratch."

Sufficiently humbled by the process, Lane told her label and team that she needed to begin again, and found everyone incredibly supportive. She had begun dating Jonathan Tyler, an artist and producer in his own right, and he invited Lane to take two sessions at his Denton, Texas studio that had been cancelled by another artist. That was the start of a new collaborative co-production process for Lane.

"I wasn't thinking about getting past that other person working on my record, I was just thinking, 'Man, it's going to be fun to be in the studio when you get to pick the direction,'" says Lane. "And nobody was making me go their way on the previous records. All I knew was when I didn't like a bass line, I didn't know what I didn't like about it, I'd just scrunch up my nose and move on."

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08083 Economic Development Agency

Find 08083 economic development agencies, departments and corporations. Economic development agencies provide information on resources for economic growth through the expansion of local businesses and by attracting new business and tourism.

Glassboro Economic Development 1 South Main Street Glassboro NJ 08028 10.6 miles from 08083 856-881-0500

Philadelphia Economic Development 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19102 10.7 miles from 08083 215-683-2025

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What is a tax abatement?

A tax abatement is an agreement between a business and a taxing entity, such as a state, county, or local government, which provides a temporary tax reduction for a business that expands or makes physical improvements. Typically, the additional property taxes that would have been levied as a result of the business expansion or improvement are forgiven for a specified period of time. Businesses are sometimes offered tax abatements as a way to encourage expansion and investment.

What is the difference between an Economic Development Agency and an Economic Development Commission?

An Economic Development Agency is an agency of the government staffed by professional employees who implement the programs and services of the agency. An Economic Development Commission usually refers to an appointed board that serves as an advisor on economic policy. Economic Development Commissions are common at the county and local levels of government.

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Most Economic Development Agencies have a staff person or office to help prospective business owners to understand how to register their business and obtain any necessary licensing.


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Kentucky Finance Department

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The Finance Department records all government financial transactions as part of its accounting responsibilities. These transactions include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the processing of employee benefits. The Finance Department is also responsible for periodically reconciling bank statements to the general ledger in order to ensure the accuracy of financial records. Each year, the Finance Department prepares annual financial statements based on financial activity for the prior year. The financial statements are audited by an outside agency to verify that they are a fair representation of the organization's financial situation.

The Finance Department usually manages the issuance of bonds and other forms of debt that are used to pay for infrastructure improvements and other public projects. The Finance Department sizes the bond offering and prepares the Official Statement, which, along with the annual financial statement, provides rating agencies with a basis for assigning a credit rating to the bonds.

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Lancaster Recorder of Deeds 150 North Queen Street Lancaster PA 17603 4.9 miles from 17606 717-299-8238

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How far back do Recorder of Deeds records go?

Typically, the records held by a Recorder of Deeds date back to the incorporation or formation of the county or local government. While all records are available in books or on microfilm, records included in computerized indexes and databases may be limited to more recent documents.

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What is an Economic Development Agency?

An Economic Development Agency is a government agency at the state, county, or local level whose mission is to promote business activity and development, attract and retain business, facilitate development that increases employment and the tax base, and encourage an environment in which the economy can thrive.

Economic Development Agencies promote their state, county, or community as a favorable location to do business. They usually work closely with area Chambers of Commerce and other business groups to market the region for business development. This collaboration often involves creating marketing materials, developing promotional advertising, and organizing business expos.

An Economic Development Agency may include an office dedicated to supporting small businesses. Governments can support small businesses by providing ombudsmen services, helping small businesses work through licensing and permitting requirements, and raising awareness of bidding opportunities on government contracts.

Some Economic Development Agencies actively seek developers for undeveloped land or parcels in need of redevelopment. They may market development opportunities, and in cases where obstacles to development exist, they may help identify gap funding or other solutions to impediments such as site contamination. Many Economic Development Agencies also maintain inventories of available commercial land and commercial building space in order to serve as a matchmaker for developers, landlords, and business owners.

Economic Development Agencies sometimes offer tax incentives to businesses that expand or relocate within their jurisdiction. This strategy is particularly common at the state level, but it also takes place at the county and local levels. Typically, the Economic Development Agency offers a tax incentive or tax abatement based on the theory that the new or expanded business will generate job opportunities and thus increase the tax base.

Grants and non-traditional loans are also available through Economic Development Agencies. Common grants to businesses include Brownfield Redevelopment grants, façade improvement grants, and public improvement grants. A variety of loan programs may be accessible through an Economic Development Agency, often at below-market interest rates and with less stringent credit requirements than loans from traditional financing institutions.


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Opera star Denyce Graves joins Peabody Conservatory faculty

In terms of talent, glamour and wide appeal, few opera singers today rank as high as mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves. No wonder there's quite a buzz at the Peabody Conservatory, where Graves will join the voice faculty in the fall.

People are still talking about a master class that Graves gave at the conservatory last September.

"She didn't know she was auditioning," said Phyllis Bryn-Julson, the distinguished soprano who chairs the voice department. "It was a phenomenal day for the students. They were so filled with elation. There was something from the heart that Denyce gave them. We were all smitten."

Graves found the experience just as positive.

"I had a wonderful time and heard wonderful students," she said. "I am asked all the time to teach. Peabody has been chasing me down that street for years. Young singers want to sing through their arias for me, ask for advice. But there has been no room in the calendar for that sort of thing."

Fortuitously, Graves has been cutting back a bit on her engagements in recent years, especially opera productions, which typically take up several weeks.

"I want to be available for my daughter as much as possible," said Graves, who is 48. "She's 7 now. She needs more and more time from me. I told my agency I would like to concentrate on recitals and concerts and just do one or two operas a year. I am fortunate to be able to be discriminating and not have to accept every offer."

An offer from Peabody, after the success of that master class, turned out to be tempting. In addition to having a few more free days on her schedule, there was the attraction of Baltimore itself.

The Washington, D.C.-born Graves lives in Bethesda, which can be inconvenient for her husband, Dr. Robert Montgomery, the richly mustachioed professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins, where he also heads the Division of Transplantation and is director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center.

"He has been complaining about the commute," Graves said, "and we've been thinking about moving. It is inevitable we will be here. My daughter has already been accepted at Bryn Mawr."

The mezzo's Peabody job will not be full-time gig, and she will only take on a handful of students initially. But her presence will likely be felt in a big way.

Having one of the world's most celebrated interpreters of the sensual protagonists in Bizet's "Carmen" and Saint-Saens' "Samson et Dalila" on campus, however briefly each semester, cannot help but give Peabody a lift. This is one of the highest-profile additions to the conservatory's faculty in years.

Bryn-Julson is among the many admirers of Graves' work onstage, especially as Carmen.

"Anybody who can pick up her skirt with her teeth while her hands are tied behind her back is on my front burner," Bryn-Julson said with a laugh, referring to a scene that caused a sensation when the strikingly agile Graves made her 1995 debut at the Metropolitan Opera.

Observing the mezzo in action with students during the master class added to Bryn-Julson's admiration.

"She got the technique she wanted from them without talking about the larynx and all of that," Bryn-Julson said. "She was after the character of it, the emotional part."

That's how it felt to one of the participants in the master class, too.

"She was so driven by a passion for the music," said Kristina Lewis, a mezzo working on her graduate performance diploma at the conservatory. "I felt she was really trying to push my singing to the next level. I haven't encountered that level of energy in a master class before."

After that September event, discussions quickly began with Graves about a follow-up.

"We thought we could only get her to agree to more master classes," said Mellasenah Morris, dean of the conservatory. "Then we found out she was interested in having a small studio. Lo and behold, she was with us during audition week [in February], listening to [prospective] students. When they walked in and saw her, that was an oh-my-gosh moment."

It can be nerve-racking enough for a young singer to audition before the teachers already on the Peabody faculty, which, in addition to Bryn-Julson, includes such highly respected artists as baritones William Sharp and John Shirley-Quirk and bass-baritone Francois Loup. Graves adds quite a starry level to the lineup, but not a forbidding one.

"I've been on the other side myself," she said. "I see the students coming into the room with their hopes, and I want to go up and hug them. That's my instinct. I am an extremely sensitive person. And I know what it's like to sing before a panel like this, where we're picking apart everything. There is nothing more intimidating."

Graves, who first did some vocal coaching when she was still a student herself (she studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the New England Conservatory), was impressed by the level of singers trying out for admission to Peabody next fall.

"One looked like a Goth, a heavy duty rock-'n'-roller," she said. "You would cross the street if you saw him coming your way. But then he opened his voice and sang German lieder so beautifully. It reminded me how music binds us all over the world, how it chooses its disciples, how it will call you, whether it's rock or not. Something inside your solar plexus says 'This is what you are called to do.'"

Graves heard the calling at a young age.

"I grew up in a very strict religious home, with nothing outside of gospel in the way of music," Graves said, "not even the Jackson Five. I was a terribly shy and awkward kid. But on the first day of kindergarten, I couldn't wait until they took me to music class."

The focus on singing came later, in junior high, when a teacher heard her in the chorus and recommended that Graves transfer to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

"When I was given the 'Twenty-four Italian Songs and Arias' book, which every singer starts with all over the world, that was as foreign to me as anything," Graves said. "But I fell in love with it."

With her rich tone and dynamic personality, the mezzo quickly built a career after her college years, first honing her craft at the Wolf Trap Opera Company.

Her list of credits includes such venues as London's Royal Opera House, the Vienna Staatsoper and Deutsche Oper Berlin, in addition to the Met and major companies throughout the U.S. Her repertoire extends from standard works to the title role in the Richard Danielpour/Toni Morrison opera "Margaret Garner," which Graves premiered.

Next year, she is scheduled to perform in two more opera premieres, one by Terence Blanchard about boxer Emile Griffith, the other based on the John Patrick Shanley play "Doubt," with music by Douglas J. Cuomo.

The mezzo has long been a popular concert performer as well. Next month, she will be the guest artist for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra's 50th anniversary gala at the Clarice Smith Center in College Park.

Graves has also lent her distinctive voice to some major national events. In the aftermath of 9/11, she was featured during the televised prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral (she served as cultural ambassador during the Bush administration). In 2009, she sang at the Lincoln Memorial, marking the 70th anniversary of the legendary Marian Anderson concert there.

The perspective from this busy and successful career will be part of the mezzo's teaching at Peabody.

"She wants to help students with real life issues of making it in the business," Morris said. "In the academic world, we sometimes miss those things."

That was the mezzo's experience.

"When I got out of school, what I needed to know I hadn't learned in conservatory," Graves said. "There are so many things I would like to share with the students. The politics. The conductors. What happens if you get sick. How to negotiate contracts. Singing next to a four-foot tenor. The impossible stagings where they want you to sing your aria sliding down a banister. The awful colleagues, of which there are a plethora."

And don't get Graves started on the subject of managers and agents.

"They're getting younger all the time," Graves said. "They don't know diddly-squat. The offers come in, and the agent doesn't know your body of work or what you should be singing. In the beginning, you're just so excited that someone has offered you a contract. But the business will just eat you up and spit you out."

Graves has clearly figured out how to weather that business.

"It's all part of learning to find your own survival system," she said.

Starting in the fall, Graves will begin imparting to Peabody students the technical, artistic, practical and philosophical lessons she has learned.

"I consider this process a privileged one," she said. "It is a tremendous blessing to listen to wonderful music and discover beautiful talent."

Born: Washington, D.C., 1964

Education: Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington; Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio; New England Conservatory, Boston.

Opera highlights: Metropolitan Opera debut in "Carmen," 1995; La Scala debut in "La Vestale," 1995; performing Charlotte in "Werther" opposite Andrea Bocelli at Michigan Opera Theater, 1999; creating the title role in Richard Danielpour's "Margaret Garner" at Michigan Opera Theater, 2005

Momentous occasions in D.C.: Soloist for National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral, Sept. 14, 2001; the funeral of President Gerald Ford at the cathedral, 2007; the 70th anniversary commemoration of Marian Anderson's concert at Lincoln Memorial, 2009

Personal: Met Dr. Robert Montgomery, Johns Hopkins kidney transplant specialist, on a flight from Dulles to Paris in 2006, married him in 2009; a daughter, Ella, from a previous relationship.

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Belspring District Attorneys

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Radford County Commonwealth's Attorney 619 2nd St Ste 140 Radford VA 24141 6.0 miles from Belspring 540-731-3690

Giles County Commonwealth's Attorney 501 Wenonah Avenue Pearisburg VA 24134 11.3 miles from Belspring 540-921-2553

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A district attorney prosecutes cases on behalf of the public. District attorneys manage the prosecutor's office and play a central role in investigating charges, deciding whether to charge someone with a crime, offering plea bargains, and litigating appeals. They also advise parole boards on inmate requests for early release.

District attorneys maintain records on current and former cases. Many of these records are available online and open to the public. This site can help you access the records you need from a district attorney.


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Northumberland United Way CEO to retire after 28 years and $20M raised

After nearly 28 years of dedicated service to the local community, Northumberland United Way (NUW) CEO Lynda Kay has announced plans to retire at the end of May 2017. With NUW recently taking possession of its own building – the single largest donation ever made to the organization, and a long-time dream realized for Ms. Kay – and with the conclusion of yet another campaign on the horizon, Ms. Kay believes the timing is right for this next step.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to lead this organization,” indicates Ms. Kay. “Through our tremendous staff, volunteers, and community partners, and through the generosity of our many donors, we have substantially increased the capacity of local programs and services that support the residents of Northumberland County to lead better lives. It has been 28 years of growth, learning and joyful experiences. I am very proud of what we have accomplished together, and I look forward to continuing to support this amazing organization as a volunteer and as a donor.”

Ms. Kay began with NUW in 1989 after moving to Cobourg in the early 80’s. Through her outstanding leadership, innovative fundraising practices, and tireless work with staff to build coalitions of donors, volunteers, and partner agencies, the organization has ultimately raised in excess of $20 million in contributions for the Northumberland community over the course of her tenure.

Ms. Kay was the driving force behind establishing the hallmark annual ‘Day of Caring’ in Northumberland, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Furthermore, NUW was the lead agency in establishing the Food 4 All Warehouse now operated by Northumberland County, launched the annual Backpack for Kids program to provide school supplies to children in need, was instrumental in expanding the 211 helpline to Northumberland, and implemented the ‘Community Matters’ and ‘Action for Community Change’ projects. These are only a few of the many highlights that have dominated Ms. Kay’s distinguished career.

Her passion for fostering a thriving, inclusive community extends well beyond her position with NUW. In addition to her current role as a member of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Board, Ms. Kay has achieved significant impact in her roles as Past President of the Rotary Club of Cobourg, Past Chair of the Town of Cobourg Civic Awards, Past President of the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce, and Past Director for the Northumberland Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Kay was also a member of the committees that raised funds for the construction of both the Northumberland Hills Hospital and the Cobourg Community Centre.

In 2012, Ms. Kay was a recipient of the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, awarded to Canadians who have dedicated themselves to service to their fellow citizens, their community and their country. She is also a recipient of the Town of Cobourg’s Mayor’s Award of Distinction, as well as Northumberland Today’s Women in Business Award.

With this record of achievements to reflect upon, Ms. Kay is now looking forward to the new journey of retirement. While she will continue to fulfill her passion of advocating for those in need, Ms. Kay also looks forward to spending more time with her “pride and joy” – her daughter Elizabeth, and Elizabeth’s husband Geoff and her mother – and to supporting ventures that champion the Northumberland community. She will continue to be involved with the current NUW campaign through to completion, before her departure.

“It is difficult to convey the magnitude of gratitude and respect that we have for Lynda, for the way she has shaped the culture of this organization and for the scope of impact that she has had on the people of this community for more than a quarter century,” stated Board Chair Gerald Blackstock. “We look forward to a final push in the current campaign, to deliver another successful outcome for the benefit of Northumberland residents, and in honour of Lynda’s history of remarkable service.”

Mr. Blackstock goes on to say “Lynda will be leaving in place a legacy of positive organizational change, community vitality and innumerable lives made better through her tireless efforts. Her dedication to, and passion for, creating the conditions for people to move ‘from poverty to possibility’ have left an indelible mark on the people of Northumberland. I know that the NUW Board, staff, and broader community join me in saying that she will be greatly missed, and we wish her the very best in this next adventure.”

The Board will be moving forward with a recruitment process for this position in accordance with the organization’s recruitment policy.


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Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is consistently named as one of the top five worldwide cities for livability and quality of life. Vancouver has hosted many international conferences and events, including the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and most recently the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics which were held in Vancouver and Whistler, a resort community 125 km north of the city. Several matches of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup were played in Vancouver, including the final at BC Place Stadium.

The City of Vancouver is a coastal, seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia. Located on the western half of the Burrard Peninsula, Vancouver is bounded to the north by English Bay and the Burrard Inlet and to the south by the Fraser River.

The City of Burnaby lies to the east and the Strait of Georgia to the west. Vancouver Island, across the Strait of Georgia, shields Vancouver from the Pacific Ocean.

With its scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and one of the best places to live.

Vancouver is also one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada with 52 percent of the population speaking a first language other than English.

Facts about Vancouver

  • Size: 114 km2 (44 m2)
  • Population: 603,502 (according to the 2011 census)
  • Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia, and the eighth largest municipality in Canada; the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area (which includes neighbouring cities such as Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey) is the third largest in Canada
  • City Hall coordinates: 49° 15' 39.14" N, 123° 6' 50.23" W
  • Pacific time zone: GMT -8
  • Pacific maritime ecozone
  • Stanley Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America

About Vancouver's first peoples

An aboriginal settlement called Xwméthkwyiem, (“Musqueam,” from masqui, “an edible grass that grows in the sea”), near the mouth of the Fraser River, was present here at least 3,000 years ago.

At the time of first European contact in the late 18th century, the Musqueam and Squamish peoples had villages around present-day Vancouver, along with the Tsleil-Waututh, ancestors of today's Burrard Band in North Vancouver.

They were all Coast Salish First Nations, sharing cultural and language traits with people in the Fraser Valley and Northern Washington.