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Portland Ovations Presents Inventive and Awe-Inspiring Dance Company Pilobolus at Merrill Auditorium

April 9, 2014, 12:55 pm
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Portland, Maine - Portland Ovations brings back the ever-evolving dance company Pilobolus for a Friday evening performance April 25th at 8pm at Merrill Auditorium.

Pilobolus returns for an awe-inspiring evening of visual ingenuity and physical spectacle. More than a dance company, Pilobolus continues to astound with its ever-evolving, inventive movement-based performance - pushing the envelope of what is possible and, moreover, what is expected. Twisting bodies, sheer athleticism and a delightful sense of play combine with one-of-kind sets, sound and costumes for a glorious display of what the human body - and mind - can do.

Pilobolus' Ovations program promises to be one of its most intriguing and perhaps the most diverse program for the dance company to date, ranging from the theatrical to something unexpected to classic Pilobolus - now and of the past. It is also a program created with both unexpected and refreshing collaborations from the antics of magicians Penn & Teller to the creative mind of director/choreographer Trish Sie, known for her fabulous video work with the band OK Go (Here it Goes Again).

The evening will open with Automaton, the result of an international partnering with Belgian choreographer
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. The cyborg-like dance is described as "somewhere between Tron and Bladerunner." Following Automaton is Trish Sie's Skyscrapers, a tango Sie built in collaboration with Pilobolus and OK Go. Finishing off the first half of the evening is a classic work, Ocellus. The 1972 piece features a quartet of men moving in that liquid, mesmerizing way that is the hallmark of Pilobolus. The second half of the evening opens with [esc] created in collaboration with Penn & Teller. Using Houdini as the point of inspiration, the highly theatrical and provocative piece investigates the many ways one can escape being bound. Finishing it all off is, Megawatt, which is quickly moving into Pilobolus' signature repertoire as one of my most highly requested (and re-requested) works. Set to the music of Primus, Megawatt is a pulsing crowd pleaser.

Ovations Offstage offers a Pilobolus dance masterclass the morning of April 25th from 10am -12pm at Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio. The advanced-level class costs $25 per student. And registration is required. To register: call 207.773.3150 or email offstage@portlandovations.org.

Tickets for Pilobolus range from $29 to $40 for Ovations' Members and $32 to $44 for the general public with a limited amount of $20 Student Tickets also available. The Pilobolus performance is locally sponsored by The Portland Phoenix and supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts. To purchase tickets visit www.portlandovations.org, call PortTIX at 207.842.0800 or go to the box office window at Merrill Auditorium.
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Portland Announces Hall School Added to State Education Board’s List of Approved Building Projects

April 9, 2014, 2:15 pm
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Portland, Maine - Portland city and school officials announced that the Maine State Board of Education voted unanimously today to add Portland’s Fred P. Hall Elementary School to the state’s Major Capital Construction Approved Projects List. Schools on the list receive state funding for their projects, and Hall Elementary is one of six schools that were added to the list today. Replacing Hall is expected to cost more than $20 million, according to a study completed last year by Oak Point Associates.

“We really appreciate the state recognizing the importance of this critical project,” said Portland Schools Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk.  “Replacing Hall has been our district’s top priority for building improvements.  Securing state funding allows us to move forward with planning for Portland’s remaining mainland elementary schools that need major renovations: Reiche, Lyseth, Presumpscot and Longfellow.  Combining state and local funding is the only way we can address our critical needs while reducing the burden on Portland taxpayers.”

Hall is a one-story building on Orono Road in the Deering neighborhood, a short walk from Sagamore Village.  Built in 1956, the school has ponds on its roof after rainstorms, rotting wood siding and sills and some building materials that contain asbestos.  Hall had an electrical fire in September 2012 that required the
entire school to move elsewhere for two weeks.  Traffic flow also is a concern, as is compliance with certain Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

“This is great news for Portland students,” said Senate President Justin Alfond. “The parents and students of Hall School have waited for years. Now, we can build the school our students deserve.”

“I want to thank the Superintendent and his staff, the Commissioner Rier, and the Portland legislative delegation for their assistance with our request,” Mayor Michael Brennan said. “This is a big step for the city and great news for the Hall School. This significant renovation will allow us to put a plan in place for a number of our other elementary school construction projects in the city.”

“Today’s vote is an important milestone,” said Justin Costa, chair of the Portland Board of Public Education’s Operations Committee.  “We look forward to working with the state and city on these long overdue elementary school building improvements.

Portland City Councilor Ed Suslovic has also long been a champion of renovating the Hall School.

The Portland Public Schools has conducted several studies over the past 15 years to identify deficiencies in the district’s elementary schools that detract from student learning.  Improvements have been made in phases in order to lessen the impact on taxpayers and disruptions to teaching and learning.

During the past seven years, the district built two new schools with state funding - East End Community School (2006) and Ocean Avenue Elementary School (2011) - and renovated and added to Riverton Elementary School (2007) with local funding.  Last year, the district launched Buildings for Our Future to address significant needs at the remaining mainland elementary schools.  The goal is to ensure that all elementary students attend schools with safe environments designed for academic excellence and 21st century learning.

The district hired Oak Point Associates in 2012 to develop preliminary design plans, tentative construction schedules and estimated costs for projects at Hall, Presumpscot, Lyseth, Reiche, and Longfellow.  Oak Point drew on hundreds of hours of community input including one-on-one conversations with parents and teachers, neighborhood design charrettes, focus groups and phone surveys when making its proposals.

The package of renovations recommended by district leadership and the school board includes $11.2 million for Longfellow, $15.3 million for Lyseth, $12.3 million for Presumpscot and $12.2 million for Reiche.

For more information, please visit http://www2.portlandschools.org/buildings-our-future.
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Aimee Teegarden Celebrates Marie Claire May Cover Stars

April 9, 2014, 3:20 pm
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Photos Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Marie Claire
West Hollywood, California - Twenty four year old actress Aimee Teegarden looked great in a gray top, black skirt, colorful jacket and pale high heels as she stepped out on a Tuesday night to celebrate Marie Claire May cover stars held on April 8, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

Aimee Richelle Teegarden born October 10, 1989 is an American actress and model. She starred as Julie Taylor in the NBC series Friday Night Lights from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, she starred as Jenny Randall in the horror film Scream 4, and as Nova Prescott in the Disney film Prom. She currently stars as Emery Whitehill in The CW's series Star-Crossed.

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Lupita Nyong'o Celebrates Marie Claire May Cover Stars

April 9, 2014, 3:52 pm
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Photo Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Marie Claire
West Hollywood, California - Thirty one year old actress Lupita Nyong'o looked flawless in a white dress and high heels as she stepped out on a Tuesday night to celebrate Marie Claire May cover stars held on April 8, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o born March 1, 1983 is a Kenyan-Mexican actress, film and music video director. After graduating from Hampshire College with a bachelor's degree in film and theatre studies, Nyong'o worked as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008 she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga (2009). Also in 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary film In My Genes.

Nyong'o later completed a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama, followed by her first feature film role in Steve McQueen's historical drama 12 Years a Slave (2013). Her role in the film was widely acclaimed, earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, among numerous other awards and nominations.

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Georgie Henley Attends Gravitas Ventures''Perfect Sisters' Los Angeles Premiere

April 9, 2014, 4:37 pm
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Actress Georgie Henley and her mother Helen Henley
Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/Getty Images
Los Angeles, California - Eighteen year old actress Georgie Henley looked beautiful as she stepped out on a Tuesday night to attend the premiere of Gravitas Ventures''Perfect Sisters' held at the Landmark Theater on April 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California

Georgina Helen "Georgie" Henley born July 9, 1995 is an English teenage actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Lucy Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film series, for which she won the Phoenix Film Critics' Society Award for Best Performance by a Youth Female in a Lead or Supporting Role in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in 2005, at only ten years of age.


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Zoey Deutch Celebrates Marie Claire May Cover Stars

April 9, 2014, 6:11 pm
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Photo Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Marie Claire
(L-R) Sarah Hyland,Melanie Brown, Zoey Deutch and guest 
West Hollywood, California - Nineteen year old actress Zoey Deutch looked beautiful in a orange dress and black high heels as she stepped out on a Tuesday night to celebrate Marie Claire May cover stars held on April 8, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

Zoey Francis Thompson Deutch born November 10, 1994 is an American actress. She is known for portraying Juliet Martin on The CW television series Ringer, Maya Bennett on the Disney Channel television series The Suite Life on Deck, and Rose Hathaway in the 2014 film Vampire Academy.


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Pen Bay Business and Community Expo (Video & Photos)

April 9, 2014, 7:30 pm
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Today the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business and Community Expo at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.  The Expo provides an opportunity for companies to meet prospective clients, customers, or members and to mingle and network with fellow chamber members and area businesses.
It is also a great opportunity to find out about many of the great businesses in the Mid Coast area.



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Portland Returns the Favor, Topples Trenton 9-2

April 9, 2014, 8:11 pm
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Owens stays scoreless, racks up nine Ks in the win
TRENTON, NJ - The Portland Sea Dogs (3-3) staked their ace an early lead and never looked back thumping the Trenton Thunder (3-3) 9-2, Wednesday night at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton, NJ. The win snaps a three-game losing streak and pulls the Portland back to .500 on the season.

The Sea Dogs found themselves with an early lead for the first time in three games. Travis Shaw walked with two down to begin the rally. Stefan Welch singled him to second and Henry Ramos loaded the bases with a walk. As Blake Swihart hit, Trenton starter Bryan Mitchell tossed a wild pitch and Shaw scored the first run of the game.

After a quiet second the Dogs manufactured another run and doubled the lead to 2-0.  Mookie Betts led off the frame with a walk and stole second. Deven Marrero grounded out to first, which pushed Betts to third. Shaw followed and drove him home with a ground out to second.

Henry Owens took the hill for Portland and in his second start he was nearly as dominant as he was on Opening Night in Reading. The tall lefty was staked the 1-0 lead after the first

Mitchell (0-1) couldn't bounce back from the early troubles and was lifted in the fifth after the Dogs tacked
on another pair. Four straight singles began the fifth inning for Portland and it was the base hits off of Marrero and Shaw's bats that drove in the third and fourth runs.

He finished four-plus and gave up the four runs, all earned, on six hits; he walked four and struck out four.

The bullpen didn't fair much better against the Sea Dogs lineup, which had its biggest output of the season. Portland loaded the bases three separate occasions and plated five runs to increase the lead to 9-0. Sean Coyle and Wilkerson connected on two-run hits for the big blows.

Owens (2-0) took the lead and put it in cruise control. The 6'6 southpaw pitched into the seventh and was lifted with a runner on and two down in the frame. Matty Ott took over and struck out the final hitter of the inning.

The Red Sox top-pitching prospect finished his second outing after six and two-third shut out innings. He allowed six hits, did not walk a batter and struck out nine. In two starts Owens has not yielded a run across 12 and two-third innings; he has walked just two and struck out 18.

Trenton showed some life late and plated a pair of runs in the 8th off of Ott. With two on and two out it was highly touted prospect Gary Sanchez that doubled to the track and put Trenton on the board.

The Sea Dogs hit 95 North, head to Hadlock, and get set to open up the home season against the New Britain Rock Cats Thursday night at 6:00 PM.  The Sea Dogs will send righty Keith Couch (1-0, 0.00) to the mound against New Britain's RHP D.J. Baxendale (0-0, 3.86). Radio coverage begins at 5:40 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network and www.seadogs.com.  Coverage on MiLB.TV kicks-off at 5:50PM. Tickets for Opening Day and all 2014 Sea Dogs home games are available and can be ordered by calling the Sea Dogs ticket office at 207-879-9500 or order online at www.seadogs.com.
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U.S. Women Win Team Title, Both All-Around Golds At 2014 Pac Rim Championships

April 10, 2014, 5:55 am
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RICHMOND, B.C., Canada4 – The USA easily won the team title at the 2014 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships at the Richmond (B.C., Canada) Olympic Oval. The United States also won both all-around gold medals, with Elizabeth Price of Coopersburg, Pa., and Bailie Key of Montgomery, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, taking the top senior and junior honors, respectively. Competition continues tomorrow with the men’s team and all-around finals and the first day of rhythmic gymnastics competition. Fans can follow all of the action via a live webstream available through usagym.org.

In the team competition, the USA captured the title with a total of 237.000. Canada was second at 222.700, followed by China with 222.400.

In the all-around, the women took both the gold and silver medals for both the junior and senior levels. For the seniors, Price won the title with her 59.900, and Kyla Ross of Aliso Viejo, Calif./Gym-Max, claimed the silver at 58.700. The USA actually had the top three junior all-around scores, but medals are limited to two per country. Key’s 59.250 gave her the junior crown. Nia Dennis of Westerville, Ohio/Buckeye Gymnastics, was second at 57.950, and Norah Flatley of Cumming, Iowa/Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, had the third best score at 56.850. Peyton Ernst of Coppell, Texas/Texas Dreams, rounds out the U.S. team, but she did not compete on all four events. The all-around bronze medalists were Elisabeth Black of Canada for the seniors at 57.100, and China’s Lou Huan at 56.300 for the juniors.

The USA started on the balance beam, and Key set the stage by scoring 14.850. Her routine, which got the team’s highest mark, included a standing Arabian, a flip-flop, flip-flop layout series, and her dismount of two back handsprings to a triple full. Flatley’s 14.650 was the next highest. The remaining scores that counted toward the team were Ross’ 14.450, Price’s 14.100 and Ernst’s 14.050, bringing the team’s event score to
58.050. Dennis earned a 14.050 for her routine.

On floor, Price tallied a 15.100, earning the USA’s highest score. Her routine included a double twisting double tuck pass, which she stuck, and a stuck double layout. The other scores were: Ross, 14.150; Key and Dennis, 14.750; and Flatley, 13.950. The American’s event score was 58.750, taking their two event mark to 116.200.

Price also posted the team’s highest mark on vault, posting a 15.700 for her Amanar (a two-and-a-half twisting Yurchenko). Both Ross and Key earned a 15.300 for their vaults. Dennis turned in a 15.150, while Ernest had a 15.050. Flatley’s score was 14.050. The event total was 61.450, bringing the team three-event total to 177.650.

The women finished up on the uneven bars. Price’s 15.000 was the top mark, followed by Ross’ 14.800. The other bar scores were: Flatley, 14.200; Key, 14.350; Ernst, 14.600; and Dennis, 14.000.

The remaining competition schedule is listed below, and each of these sessions will have a live webstream,
provided by ViaSport Productions in partnership with Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada, that has a separate feed for each apparatus. ViaSport also plans to archive each participant’s routines. The legend for the abbreviations used below is: WAG=women’s artistic gymnastics; MAG=men’s artistic gymnastics; RG-rhythmic gymnastics; TG=trampoline. The USA is competing in women’s gymnastics, men’s gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics.

Thursday (Today), April 10

9-10:30 a.m. - RG: Junior group (includes USA), hoop and clubs awards
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - TG: Synchronized trampoline preliminaries, finals & awards
1:30-4 p.m. - MAG: Group 1 team & all-around
1:30.-4:30 p.m. - RG: team and AA, ball & hoop, subdivision 1
5:30.-8 p.m. - MAG: Group 2 team, all-around & awards (includes USA)
5:30-8:30 p.m. - RG: team and AA, ball & hoop, subdivision 2 (includes USA)
Friday, April 11

9 a.m.-12 p.m. - RG: team and AA, ribbon & club, subdivision 1
1-4:15 p.m. - RG: team and AA, ribbon & club, subdivision 2 (includes USA)
6-9 p.m. - TG: Individual & team, team awards
6-9:30 p.m. - MAG & WAG: Junior event finals & awards
Saturday, April 12

9 a.m.-1 p.m. - RG: junior and senior event finals & awards
2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. - MAG & WAG: senior event finals & awards; TG: finals & awards
Tickets are still available for the championships with some sessions sold-out or with limited availability. All tickets can be purchased on line at www.pacificrimchamps.eventbrite.com.

The 2014 Pacific Rim Championships are hosted by Gymnastics Canada and Gymnastics BC. The Pacific Rim Championships (known as the Pacific Alliance Championship until 2008) were last held in Canada in 2002 in Burnaby. Recent hosts include Honolulu in 2004 and 2006; San Jose, Calif., in 2008; Melbourne, Australia, in 2010; and Everett, Wash., in 2012. At the past four summer Olympics, Pacific Rim countries have combined for a total of 101 gymnastics Olympic medals including 37 gold. For more detailed information, go to www.pacificrimchamps.com.

The webstream is provided by ViaSport Productions. ViaSport Productions is the catalyst behind increasing the exposure, recognition and power of amateur-level sport across British Columbia. As the broadcast arm of ViaSport, the organization responsible for the growth and development of BC's amateur sport sector, the goal driving ViaSport Productions is to bring a range of online sport programming – live-streamed event coverage, interviews, commentary and more – into every home across the province. Share your event with the world: apply to have your event live-streamed by ViaSport Productions. Visit www.viasport.ca/viasport-productions to learn more.
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"Magic Hour" The Maine Windjammer Project

April 10, 2014, 6:03 am
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Zoey Deutch Attends Zooey Deschanel for Tommy Hilfiger Collection Launch Event

April 10, 2014, 6:31 am
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West Hollywood, California - Nineteen year old actress Zoey Deutch looked lovely in a colorful outfit with blue shoes and white coat as she stepped out on a Wednesday evening to attend the Zooey Deschanel for Tommy Hilfiger Collection launch event held at The London Hotel on April 9, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

Zoey Francis Thompson Deutch born November 10, 1994 is an American actress. She is known for portraying Juliet Martin on The CW television series Ringer, Maya Bennett on the Disney Channel television series The Suite Life on Deck, and Rose Hathaway in the 2014 film Vampire Academy.

Actresses Zoey Deutch (L) and Kaitlyn Dever
Actresses Zoey Deutch (L) and Kaitlyn Dever
Actresses Zoey Deutch (L) and Kaitlyn Dever
Actors Avan Jogia (L) and Zoey Deutch
Actors Avan Jogia (L) and Zoey Deutch
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Kaitlyn Dever Attends Zooey Deschanel for Tommy Hilfiger Collection Launch Event

April 10, 2014, 7:04 am
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Photo Credit:  Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger
West Hollywood, California - Seventeen year old actress Kaitlyn Dever looked simply beautiful in a blue/red dress with platform shoes as she stepped out on a Wednesday evening to attend the Zooey Deschanel for Tommy Hilfiger Collection launch event held at The London Hotel on April 9, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

Kaitlyn Dever born December 21, 1996 is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Gwen Thompson in the American Girl film entitled An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong, Loretta McCready in Justified, Eve Baxter in Last Man Standing, and Jayden in Short Term 12.

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White House Schedule - April 10, 2014

April 10, 2014, 8:07 am
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President Barack Obama, accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama, places a presidential coin as they pay their respects during a memorial service for the victims of the Fort Hood shootings, at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, April 9, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In the morning, the President and First Lady will depart Houston, Texas en route Austin, Texas.  
In Austin, the President and First Lady will attend a Civil Rights Summit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act. The President will deliver remarks at this event hosted by the LBJ Presidential Library
Following this event, the President and First Lady will depart Austin en route Washington, DC.
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The President and First Lady depart Houston, Texas
Local Event Time: 
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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The President and First Lady arrive in Austin, Texas
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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The President and First Lady review an exhibit
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11:00 AM
LBJ Presidential Library - Austin - Texas
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The President delivers remarks at the Civil Rights Summit
Local Event Time: 
11:50 AM
LBJ Auditorium
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The President and First Lady depart Austin, Texas
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1:25 PM
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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The President and First Lady arrive at Joint Base Andrews
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The President and First Lady arrive at the White House
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JESSIE "Creepy Connie 3: The Creepening" with Sierra McCormick and G. Hannelius Airs Friday April 11th

April 10, 2014, 8:12 am
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Fans of the Disney channel series 'Jessie' will be able to watch an all new episode this Friday night at 8pm
ET/PT entitled "Creepy Connie 3: The Creepening". Creepy Connie returns with a sidekick, Mackenzie. The two play a cat and mouse game as they vie for Luke's affection.

Guest staring in this new episode of Jessie is Sierra McCormick and G. Hannelius.

This series from the Disney Channel stars Debby Ryan as Jessie ("Radio Rebel,""The Suite Life on Deck,""16 Wishes"); Tony Award-nominated Kevin Chamberlin (Broadway's "The Addams Family, Teen Beach Movie") as Bertram; Peyton List ("27 Dresses,""Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days") as Emma; Karan Brar ("Diary of a Wimpy Kid,""Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,""Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days") as Ravi; Cameron Boyce ("Grown Ups 2,""Grown Ups") as Luke and Skai Jackson ("The Watsons Go to Washington") as Zuri.
Photos Credit: Disney Channel
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USS Vandegrift Returns to San Diego following Rescue at Sea

April 10, 2014, 8:41 am
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SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) arrived at Naval Base San Diego April 9 following the rescue of a family with a sick infant on a disabled sailboat approximately 1,300 miles south of San Diego.

The rescue at sea was a joint-interagency rescue effort involving Navy, Coast Guard and California Air National Guard personnel that started April 3 after the Coast Guard received a distress call from the sailing vessel, Rebel Heart, requesting assistance for a sick one-year old child.

"As a Navy warship we prepare for all types of contingencies and several different missions. I will say that my crew was able to turn on a dime to complete the exercise that we were doing and then get ready for a real life rescue mission," said Lt. Cmdr. Daryl Robbin, executive officer of Vandegrift.

Following the distress call, the U.S. Coast Guard requested assistance from the California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing, stationed at Moffet Field, Calif. and the Navy. The 129th Rescue Wing launched an Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft and four pararescuemen who arrived on scene and rendered medical assistance. U.S. 3rd Fleet directed Vandegrift, which was conducting routine operations off the coast off San Diego, to render assistance to the distressed vessel.

"It was a little bit tough since we are rolling into a deployment soon, everyone knew it was a real situation and we came together for that," said Lt.j.g Chris Cheezem, boat officer during the rescue. "It was great job satisfaction to have been put through drills inspections and then to be able to use it in a real world rescue mission."

Vandegrift arrived on scene April 6 and brought the family and four pararescuemen aboard using the ship's 7-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB). 

"We would like to express how grateful we are to the men and women of the Coast Guard, California Air National Guard and Navy who rescued our family, especially the pararescuemen and crew of USS Vandegrift," said Eric and Charlotte Kaufman, family rescued from sailing vessel Rebel Heart. 

Prior to mooring at Naval Base San Diego, the ship made a previously scheduled stop at Naval Air Station North Island to load ordnance. The family disembarked at that time to proceed to their family physician. 

"The Vandegrift was in the right place at the right time and we were happy to help," said Cmdr. Luis Alva, commanding officer of Vandegrift. 

Joint, interagency and international relationships strengthen 3rd Fleet's ability to respond to crises and protect the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners.
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Schooner Heron Sets Sail For Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

April 10, 2014, 8:56 am
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The 65 foot Schooner Heron whose home port is Rockport, Maine will take part in the annual Antigua
Classic Yacht Regatta which sets sail April 16th through April 22nd, 2014. Race starts in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua. This is a 20 mile long course in the beautiful Caribbean.

Race with the finest classic yachts of all time.  Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta  brings yachts from all around the world together to compete in 4 days of racing and fun. This is truly one of the top classic yacht regattas in the world.

Sail aboard Heron as race crew for this spectacular event. The regatta typically has 60-80 boats of all kinds racing, from traditional island sloops, classic schooners, ketches and yawls from all the famous yacht designers of the world, sail-training tall ships and the classic America’s Cup J-Class sloops.

You will join Heron as crew for 2 practice race days before the first race to get an idea of what the racing sails are, tacking procedure, and basic familiarization with the boat and rig. Then the races begin. Antigua Classics is known for its “friendly” racing competition. Appreciation of the sheer beauty of these classics is a large part of the event, and that makes it fun. There is always time to get some good photos while we are racing.

Only five bunks available for this amazing event. 2 practice days, 4 days of racing, all inclusive food and drinks.  $1,950/person.

About Schooner Heron
The Schooner HERON Grenadines sailing charters are offered in the winter months and day sailing excursions in Maine in the summer months.

HERON is a famous, proven 65′ John Alden design that’s fast and comfortable with round the world capabilities. It is one of the most famous classic yachts of all time.

HERON is family built, owned and operated by the Bower family of Camden, Maine. Both Nigel (Twig) and Bonnie are 100 ton USCG licensed captains, having sailed extensively in the Gulf of Maine, trans-Atlantic and the Caribbean, sailing skiffs, schooners and square riggers. They have been doing tours from Rockport Harbor for more than 20 years and doing charters in the Caribbean the last 10 years. Daughters Elissa and Rachel have been sailing on HERON since they were born. The family has sailed HERON over 60,000 sea miles since her launching in 2003.

The Schooner HERON is featured as “Sanderson’s yacht” in the Johnny Depp film “The Rum Diary” based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson.

The winter season finds Schooner HERON in the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Sail with us on a week long adventure vacation among the islands of the Grenadines.

White sandy beaches, colorful coral reefs, trade-wind sailing and delicious Caribbean food are only a few of the treasures you will find on a cruise on the HERON.


Let them share their sailing adventures with you. Contact them at schoonerheron@gmail.com for more information on any of our trips in Maine and the Caribbean.

You can learn more about the Schooner Heron by clicking here and like them on Facebook here.

About Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Back in the 60s, classic yachts, which were gathered in English Harbour Antigua, had begun chartering and the captains and crews challenged each other to a race down to Guadeloupe and back to celebrate the end of the charter season. From this informal race, Antigua Race Week was formalised in 1967, and in those days all of the yachts were classics. As the years grew on, the classic yachts were slowly outnumbered but the faster sleeker modern racing yachts and 24 years later the Classic Class had diminished to a few boats and was abandoned in 1987. However this same year seven classic yachts turned out and were placed in Cruising Class 3 with the bare boats. The class was so unmatched that it was downright dangerous, so Captain Uli Pruesse hosted a meeting onboard Aschanti of Saba with several classic skippers and in 1988 the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was born, with seven boats.

The Regatta has evolved into what it is today with the help of a faithful and long standing Committee, and some friends who have brought notoriety to the event. In 1991, Elizabeth Meyer brought her newly refitted Endeavour and Baron Edmond Rothschild brought his 6-meter Spirit of St Kitts and “CSR” became the first Sponsor and inaugurated the Concours d’Elégance. After a few years, Boat International Magazine and our good friend Christian Chalmin took over the Concours d’Elégance and with the publicity their magazine gave us we gained worldwide recognition.  In 1996 we created the “Spirit of Tradition Class”, which has now been accepted all over the world, which gives the “new” classics, built along the lines of the old, a chance to sail alongside their sister ships. In 1999 we celebrated the first race between the J class yachts in 60 years.  Mount Gay Rum has sponsored the Regatta for many years, and we have recently added Officine Panerai as our first ever Platinum Sponsor.

The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta has maintained a steady growth, hosting between 50 and 60 yachts every year and enjoys a wonderful variety of competitors, including traditional craft from the islands, classic ketches, sloops, schooners and yawls making the bulk of the fleet, together with the stunningly beautiful Spirit of Tradition yachts, J Class yachts and Tall Ships. Together, these make a wonderful sailing spectacle in the ideal trade wind sailing conditions of the Caribbean. The sailing combined with Antiguan hospitality, plenty of rum, sunshine, and great camaraderie in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, in a class of its own.

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DOG WITH A BLOG "Who's Training Who?" W/Leigh-Allyn Baker Airs Friday April 11th

April 10, 2014, 11:23 am
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Fans of the Disney Channel series 'Dog With A Blog' will be able to watch an all new episode this Friday, April 11th, 2014 at 8:30pm ET/PT entitled "Who's Training Who?". When Stan acts up, Ellen hires strict animal instructor Cherri Pickford to help train him. When Stan does not comply, Ellen goes against the kids' wishes and demands he stay outside.

Guest starring in this episode of 'Dog With A Blog' is Leigh-Allyn Baker.

This Disney Channel series stars G Hannelius ("Den Brother,""Good Luck Charlie") as Avery, Blake Michael ("Lemonade Mouth") as Tyler, Francesca Capaldi ("A.N.T. Farm") as Chloe, Beth Littleford ("Crazy, Stupid Love,""The Daily Show with Jon Stewart") as Ellen, Regan Burns ("Wizards of Waverly Place") as Bennett and Stephen Full ("I'm in the Band") as the voice of Stan.

Stan is portrayed by Mick, a Samoyed mix, who was adopted from a shelter.
Photos Credit: Disney Channel
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Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield Attends 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' World Premiere

April 10, 2014, 12:31 pm
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Photo Credit: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
London, England - Actors Emma Stone (25) and Andrew Garfield (30) looked great as they stepped out on a Thursday to walk the red carpet for the world premiere of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' held at The Odeon Leicester Square on April 10, 2014 in London, England.

Emma looked gorgeous in a yellow dress with high heels while Andrew wore a suit and tie with black shoes.

Emily Jean "Emma" Stone born November 6, 1988 is an American actress and model. In 2007, she starred in the short-lived Fox action drama Drive as Violet Trimble, and made her feature film debut in Superbad (2007). She has co-starred in The House Bunny (2008), Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009), Zombieland (2009), and Paper Man (2009). In 2010, Stone voiced Mazie in Marmaduke, and played the lead role in Easy A for which she received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. In 2011, she co-starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love. and The Help. In 2012, Stone co-starred as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man, a reboot of the Spider-Man film series and voiced Amanda Cartwright in the video game Sleeping Dogs. In 2013, she co-starred in Gangster Squad, and voiced Eep in the animated film The Croods. Stone is set to reprise her role of Gwen Stacy in The Amazing
Spider-Man 2.

Andrew Russell Garfield born 20 August 1983 is an actor, of dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Surrey, Garfield began his career in the United Kingdom stage and television productions. He made his feature film debut in the 2007 ensemble drama Lions for Lambs. Garfield first came to international attention in 2010 with a supporting role in the drama film The Social Network, for which he received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. His performance as Spider-Man / Peter Parker in the superhero film The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), a reboot of the Spider-Man film series, was generally well received. Garfield is set to reprise his role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which is scheduled for release on May 2nd of this year.
(L-R) Matt Tolmach, Marc Webb, Jamie Foxx, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Dane DeHaan and Avi Arad
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Kelli Berglund & sister Kirra LIVE chat Saturday w/ BYOU Magazine

April 10, 2014, 1:44 pm
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In addition to featuring positive teen celebrity role models on their covers and inside features, BYOU Magazine is excited to announce that they’ll be doing celebrity Twitter Parties. Their first one is scheduled for an hour this Saturday, April 12, at 11am PST/2pm EST, and features one of their fave celebrities, Kelli Berglund, star of the Disney XD show, Lab Rats. Kelli’s little sis Kirra will also be joining the party, in honor of their current “Sisterhood” issue on newsstands where they are both featured.

Participants will have an opportunity to live chat with Kelli and Kirra, as well as have chances to win prizes, including autographed magazines and a personal phone call with Kelli! All details, including a place to submit questions for Kelli & Kirra, are at http://byoumagazine.com/twitterparties

Here’s part of BYOU Magazine’s exclusive interview with what Kelli has to say about her relationship with her sister:

“Kirra and I share a relationship neither of us shares with anyone else. We learn from each other and go through our ups and downs, but at the end of the day, we know we’ll always be there for each other. It's a relationship we'll share for our entire lives, and we're so blessed to have such a close companion by our side!

It's important for a little sister to be able to turn to her big sister, and I always try my best to do that for Kirra. I want us to be able to laugh and cry together, and reminisce on old memories and the lessons we learned from them. I always tell her that I'm willing to talk whenever she needs me... and having that "open-armed" attitude is what keeps us close. My sister is my best friend. It's a bond that can't ever be broken.”

Photos are courtesy of BYou Magazine
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'Girl Meets World' First Video Teaser Revealed

April 10, 2014, 3:27 pm
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Fans of the series 'Boy Meets World' from the 90s will enjoy the spin-off 'Girl Meets World' just as much. This series stars Rowan Blanchard, Sabrina Carpenter, Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel.

Girl Meets World is an upcoming American television sitcom. The series, set to debut in 2014 on Disney Channel, is a sequel to the sitcom Boy Meets World, which aired on ABC's TGIF block from 1993 to 2000. The new series will follow Riley Matthews (Rowan Blanchard), the teenage daughter of Boy Meets World main characters Cory and Topanga Matthews, as Riley navigates the challenges of life. Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel, who played Cory and Topanga respectively in the original series, will reprise their roles in this series, as will other members of the original cast.

Set in New York City, the new comedy series will tell the wonderfully funny, heartfelt stories that "Boy Meets World" is renowned for -- only this time from a tween girl's perspective -- as the curious and bright 7th grader Riley and her quick-witted friend Maya embark on an unforgettable middle school experience. But their plans for a carefree year will be adjusted slightly under the watchful eyes of Riley's dad who's also a faculty member (and their new History teacher) and Riley's mom who owns a trendy afterschool hangout that specializes in pudding.

The series was created by Michael Jacobs ("Boy Meets World,""Dinosaurs,""My Two Dads,""Charles In Charge") and April Kelly ("Boy Meets World") and is executive-produced by Jacobs. "Girl Meets World" is from It's A Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-G parental guideline.

Watch the 30 second clip below

We can't wait for Girl Meets World to premiere.

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