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Big weekend planned for premiere of book-turned-movie set in fictional town of 'New Zebedee,' inspired by author John Bellairs' hometown. |
MARSHALL - Moviegoers can experience the children's gothic horror film "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" in the very city that inspired it. |
Marshall — hometown of late author John Bellairs and basis for the fictional town of "New Zebedee" in his 1973 book "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" — will host a four-day premiere event in September around the release of the film. |
"If you want to know what Bellairs saw and where the magic came from, you want to come to Marshall," Amy Crisp of Choose Marshall said. |
The film is directed by Eli Roth and stars Jack Black as a small-town warlock whose nephew comes to live with him. They and their witch neighbor (Cate Blanchett) seek a magic clock that contains the power to bring about the end of the world. |
The Bogar Theatre will offer audiences one of the first chances to see the movie when it premieres at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20. |
A premiere reception will be held on Sept. 21 at the Cronin Mansion, the inspiration for the fabled house in the book and film. The reception will include magicians and a book signing by author Brad Strickland, who was commissioned by the Bellairs estate to complete his unfinished manuscripts "The Ghost in the Mirror" ... |
A children's tea party featuring characters from Bellairs' books will be held on the lawn of the Cronin Mansion on Sept. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. |
The John Bellairs Walking Tour, sponsored by the Marshall District Library, will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22 on 23. The guided walking tour will include many of the locations mentioned in Bellairs' books, as well as characters who bring the stories to life. Also on Sept. 23, downtown Marshall will feature street... |
"I will get this money from you one way or another,” the Jewish character said in the skit. |
A municipally organized street show in Prague celebrating Czech nationhood featured a skit apparently mocking an Orthodox Jew. |
In the skit, police characters remove a man dressed like an Orthodox Jew for demanding money from the event’s host, who wears traditional Czech attire. |
Sunday’s event was organized by the 3rd District of Prague. |
The Jewish character was named Rozenkrants. “I will get this money from you one way or another,” the actor said, before another actor dressed as a police officer escorted him away. Hundreds of onlookers laughed. |
Footage of the scene was circulated on social media, including by Maria Praha, an organizer of artists retreats. |
“I wonder why they had to present Jews in such an utterly outdated antisemitic way,” she wrote on Facebook about the organizers. She also included a video she filmed of the Rozenkrants scene, which had more than 1,500 views. |
Dinah Spritzer-Richter, a journalist living in Prague who has covered Czech Jewry for various publications including JTA, called the scene “disgusting” on Facebook. |
The 3rd District of Prague did not immediately reply to a request for comment by JTA. |
Brooke Mueller has agreed to a plea deal for failing to stop for police officers in Heber City, Utah in January (17). |
The ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen, and mother of their eight-year-old twins Max and Bob, was charged with failing to stop at the command of an officer, a third-degree felony; reckless driving; and not having a Utah driver’s license. |
According to court records obtained by editors at the Deseret News, Mueller pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted failure to stop at police command, which was downgraded from a felony. |
Heber City police told the court they tried to stop the 39-year-old from Park City, Utah, when she was spotted driving 20 miles per hour over the speed limit in adverse weather conditions. Mueller drove for six miles before stopping, claiming she didn’t see the officer. |
In exchange for pleading guilty, a misdemeanor reckless driving charge and the citation for failing to get her Utah driver’s license were dropped. |
The former actress left rehab after a month-long stay in December (16). She was taken to hospital for a psychiatric evaluation in November (16) after she briefly went missing with her and the Anger Management star’s twin boys. They were later found in a bar in Salt Lake City, Utah, where Mueller was reportedly involved... |
Sunderland, England (SportsNetwork.com) - Sunderland have appointed Gus Poyet their new head coach on a two-year contract, the Wearside club confirmed on Tuesday. |
Poyet, 45, replaced the sacked Paolo Di Canio, who took charge of the team last March and narrowly helped them escape relegation, but the club has gotten off to a terrible start this term as they sit on the bottom of the Premier League, winless, with just one point from seven matches. |
"It's a huge challenge but one I am excited about and I am grateful for the opportunity to manage in the Premier League," Poyet said, via Sunderland's official Twitter feed. "I look forward to proving my ability to the fans. I want them to believe because we need to stick together." |
Poyet began his coaching career in England in 2006 with Swindon Town before joining Leeds United as an assistant manager. He then landed at Tottenham as a first-team coach before being appointed manager of Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion in 2009. |
The Uruguayan led Brighton to the Championship playoffs last season where they lost to eventual winners Crystal Palace. |
"We analyzed a wide range of candidates and believe that Gus's track record, experience, commitment and passion make him the right man to take us forward," Sunderland chairman Ellis Short told the club's official website. "We welcome him to Sunderland." |
Poyet's first Premier League match will take place on Oct. 19 against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. |
(NYTimes) - We are in a month of celebrations, which means that extra resources are channeled into the kitchen. Those of us who don't normally spend time discussing recipes, menus and table settings are busy making sure that they don't fail the good-host test. Cooking aficionados are also upping their games, hoping to ... |
For professionals, particularly in the cake department, the effort is taken to a different level. I witnessed this in Paris a couple of years ago, when I was assigned to write a magazine piece about the state of French pâtisserie (yes, eating cakes was something I was actually paid to do, I am embarrassed to disclose). |
It was November when I visited, and all my interviewees were eager to share their innovations for that year's bûche de Noël, or Yule log. In the months leading up to Christmas, the top pastry chefs focus their efforts on this one traditional cake. Complex structures are erected in which, for example, lemon curd gently ... |
The level of ingenuity is mind-boggling but flavour is still at the heart of the project. I love the competitive and highly creative nature of the endeavor, and the fact that it leads to creations that people can actually eat. |
This is the spirit behind my own bûche de Noël. It includes a classic flavour combination I always go back to this time of year, that of dates and oranges (or in this case, kumquats or tangerines). There are some technical challenges along the way: making your own caramel shards, piping and torching your meringue, and ... |
The reward is unrivaled, though. Bringing this Yule log to your holiday table will create that ta-da, heart-stopping moment for you. For just a second, you will actually become one of those accomplished Parisian pâtissiers. The slightly less ambitious upside-down cake here may not be quite the stuff of French daydreams... |
1. Prepare the marmalade: Trim and discard the ends of the kumquats, slice the kumquats into 3mm rounds and discard the seeds. |
If using tangerines, quarter them lengthwise then cut them into 3mm-thick slices. Transfer the fruit, star anise, cinnamon, vanilla and 2 cups (450ml) water to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the fruit has softened, about 10 minutes. |
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange juice and cognac. Let cool at least 1 hour. Discard the star anise and cinnamon sticks. |
4. Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 170 deg C. Grease the base and sides of a 9-by-13-inch (23-by 33cm) jellyroll pan with butter. Line the base with parchment paper, grease the paper and set aside. |
5. Melt 2½ Tbs (35g) butter and 35g of chocolate in a large heatproof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until melted, 2 to 3 minutes, then set aside to cool. Sift the flour, coffee powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda and ¼ cup (20g) cocoa powder into a me... |
6. Place the eggs, yolks, brown sugar and zest in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whisk the mixture on high speed until thick, pale and tripled in volume, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low, add the melted chocolate mixture, and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. |
7. Using a spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake until the cake has just set and springs back slightly to the touch, 6 to 8 minutes. (The cake will continue to cook as it cools, so resist the urge to overbake.) Let cool for 5 minutes. |
8. Sift 1 ½ tsp cocoa powder over the top of the cake, then cover with a clean tea towel. Place a wire rack on top of the towel and quickly flip the cake over, removing the pan and paper. Sift the remaining 1 ½ tsp cocoa powder over the top of the cake. With one of the shorter ends facing you, roll the still-warm cake ... |
9. Prepare the caramel shards: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the sugar and 1 tablespoon water to a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, gently swirling the pan until the sugar melts and the caramel turns a medium amber color, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour the caramel onto the prepared s... |
11. Prepare the meringue topping: If necessary, reheat the oven to 170 deg C. Add the sugar to a small baking pan lined with parchment paper and warm in the oven, 8 minutes. Meanwhile, place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer. When the sugar is 1 minute away from being done, using the whisk attachment, whisk t... |
12. Turn the mixer off and carefully add the hot sugar, using the parchment paper as a funnel. Increase the speed to high and whisk the meringue until stiff peaks form and the mixture is no longer grainy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl as necessary. Spoon ½ cup (70g) into a piping bag and s... |
13. Assemble the roulade: Gently unroll the cake but keep it on the tea towel. Using an offset spatula (or a regular spatula if you don't have one), spread the date-and-orange cream evenly over the top of the cake, leaving a 1-inch border at the short end farthest away from you. Distribute ½ cup (125g) marmalade over t... |
14. Starting with the short end closest to you, carefully roll the sponge into a roulade, using the cloth to help you. Dust the top of the cake lightly with powdered sugar and carefully transfer the roulade, seam side down, to a serving plate. |
15. Melt the remaining 35g of chocolate over a double boiler set over low heat, then drizzle the roulade with the melted chocolate and leave to set slightly, about 5 minutes. |
16. Snip the end off the piping bag and pipe 1-inch-tall (2.5cm tall) decorative spikes along the top of the roulade. (Pipe the remaining meringue mixture into small kisses and bake separately, if you wish.) Use a blowtorch to burn the meringue so it is scorched in spots. At this point you can refrigerate the roulade f... |
17. To serve, break the caramel into 2-inch (5cm) shards and stick them haphazardly into the meringue topping. Using a small fork, pick out pieces of citrus from the remaining marmalade and distribute them in between the shards. Use the chocolate shavings to fill any gaps in your decorations and serve. |
1. Prepare the marmalade: Trim and discard the ends of the kumquats, slice the kumquats into ⅛-inch (3mm) rounds and discard the seeds. If using tangerines, quarter them lengthwise then cut them into ⅛-inch-thick (3mm) slices. Transfer the fruit and the star anise, cinnamon, vanilla and 2 cups (450ml) water to a large ... |
4. Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 170 deg C. Butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch (20cm) springform cake pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Measure out ¼ cup marmalade and set aside. Spoon 1 cup (250g) of marmalade into the pan, leaving a ¾-inch (1.9cm) border around the edges. |
5. Sift together the flour, almond flour, baking powder, ground star anise and salt and set aside. Place the 3/4 cup (170g) butter and the Demerara sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. |
6. Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the eggs one by one, scraping down the bowl as needed, until combined, about 2 minutes. Add the dates and mix for 30 seconds on medium speed. On low speed, add the flour mixture, followed by the milk and mix until well combined, about 30 seconds more. |
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, starting around the perimeter of the pan to keep the marmalade in place, then smooth the surface into an even layer. Transfer the pan onto a baking sheet. Bake until the cake springs back to a light touch in the center or a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out... |
8. Prepare the cognac mascarpone: Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whisk on medium-high speed until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. |
9. Carefully release the sides of the cake pan and invert a serving plate over the top of the pan. Flip the whole thing over and carefully remove the paper. |
10. Gently warm the reserved ¼ cup marmalade and spoon evenly over the top of the cake. Slice with a sharp knife and serve warm, with the cognac mascarpone alongside. |
The Weeknd posted a cute Instagram selfie with Selena Gomez just a week ago, and now Gomez has shared an even sweeter snapshot of the couple getting lovey at Coachella 2017. |
No caption is needed for the adorable picture, which shows the pair looking pretty smitten and comfortable. The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) wraps his arm around Gomez, while she holds onto him and peeks over her sunglasses to smile for the selfie uploaded late Saturday (April 15). |
More photos of the pair showing a bit of PDA -- kissing, embracing and just enjoying each other's company -- at the Indio, Calif., music festival surfaced on Twitter. |
Snuggles aside, the rapper hit the festival stage Saturday night to perform "Party Monster," "Starboy" and "Some Way," a duet with Nav. |
Jean Yves Baudron, a Vietnamese French man, is still holding on to nine race horses at a stable he rented in Hoc Mon District in Ho Chi Minh City’s outskirts, after the city’s only race track Phu Tho closed in 2011. |
Baudron said there were around 1,200 racehorses at Phu Tho and about 4,000 in the city and nearby provinces in total. The population has dropped to fewer than 300 as their owners could not afford to keep them and sold them to butchers. Video credit: VnExpress. |
Jay Sekulow wants you to disbelieve your senses, and trust Trump. |
During an interview on Wednesday’s edition of Chris Cuomo’s CNN show, Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow suggested that footage of the infamous May 2017 interview with NBC’s Lester Holt in which the president essentially copped to obstruction of justice has somehow been doctored. |
Sekulow offered no evidence for his claim, which isn’t consistent with video of the interview. |
Cuomo was referring to Trump’s interview with Holt — one that aired two days after Trump fired Comey — in which Trump admitted he fired Comey because he was frustrated about the FBI’s active criminal investigation of his campaign. Comey’s firing and Trump’s rationale for it is now a focus of special counsel Robert Muel... |
As Cuomo briefly recounted the interview, Sekulow interjected to say that his recollection of what Trump said to Holt — one incontrovertibly consistent with the extended video of the interview — was somehow incorrect. |
“We think the entire transcript, without question, supports the president,” Sekulow added. |
Cuomo, unfortunately, didn’t push back on the point at all. |
On CNN, Trump lawyer @JaySekulow claims – w/o evidence – that Trump's infamous obstruction confession to Lester Holt was somehow doctored. |
It’s unclear what the president was talking about. The extended footage of Trump’s interview with Holt — publicly available on NBC News’ YouTube page — doesn’t suggest that the footage has been edited at all. |
Trump and Sekulow are pushing a bizarre lie about the Holt interview less than two months after the president, taking a page out of “1984,” advised his followers to disbelieve their senses and just listen to him. |
The final, most essential command. |
Danny Dyer has finally joined the cast of EastEnders. |
The likeable wideboy will play the new landlord of the soap’s famous public house The Queen Vic, the BBC has announced. His character Mick Carter is the estranged brother of a current EastEnders character, ballsy middle-aged blonde Shirley Carter played by Linda Henry. |
Dyer’s Mick Carter will be joined behind the bar by wife Linda, played by actress Kellie Bright, best known for her role in classic ITV sitcom The Upper Hand. Dyer and Bright will film their first scenes later this month (October) and make their on-screen debut towards the end of the year. |
Dyer, who backed out of an earlier deal to join EastEnders in 2009, said in a statement: “I’m so excited about starting a new chapter in my career and I cannot wait to become part of the East End family.” Dyer will also be seen in the new series of Hollyoaks Later which is set to air later this autumn. |
Dyer follows in the footsteps of previous Queen Vic landlords and landladies including Barbara Windsor, Ross Kemp, Leslie Grantham and Brian May’s wife Anita Dobson. |
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Chuck Scianna, 1975 Southern Miss grad and businessman, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by USM's College of Business. |
Chuck Scianna has been chosen as 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Business Advisory Council for the University of Southern Mississippi's College of Business. |
Scianna — a 1975 Southern Miss graduate — will be honored during a luncheon April 6 at the Trent Lott National Center. He is the owner, founder and president of Sim-Tex, a leading firm in the oil country tubular goods (OCTG) industry. |
“Chuck Scianna is an exemplar for the life of an entrepreneur," said Faye Gilbert, dean of the College of Business. "He does not seem to rest or stop learning. His drive to improve the industry, his community and his approaches to business seem to be tireless pursuits that keep him engaged in the industry and in making... |
Sim-Tex, LP provides the pipe that is used to produce oil and gas out of the well. Its products flow through distributors and retail OCTG pipe distribution companies. |
Scianna completed an undergraduate degree in finance from Southern Miss, an MBA from the University of Houston and has a distinguished record of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. |
He maintained a full-time position as co-manager of an A&P food store in Bay St. Louis while completing his undergraduate degree and fulfilled the requirements for a CPA license as he pursued opportunities in the oil industry in Texas. |
Scianna founded Sim-Tex in 1986 and established working relationships with Hyundai Hysco OCTG products and Benteler Steel that have lasted more than several decades. |
As an entrepreneur, Scianna not only leads Sim-Tex, he is also involved in banking, real estate, natural gas compression, natural gas cooling, operates a small farming and ranch operation and owns a small research and development company, which has several patents related to the oil and gas industry. |
Scianna describes the basis of his success as a focus and joy in the work, the creation of new approaches, always learning and connecting parts that make a successful business thrive. |
His ranch raises beef naturally with no additives, and he operates Sim-Tex as an international enterprise from his headquarters in Waller, Texas. |
Scianna and his family are involved with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund, Boys and Girls Country and Weekly YMCA in Houston, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Southern Miss Foundation and Athletic Foundation and the Texas Public Policy Foundation. |
He has served as president of the Waller Economic Development Corporation, the Knights of Columbus Council, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and other civic groups. |
The Entrepreneur of the Year award is sponsored by an endowment established by the late Joseph Boardman for the College of Business. |
The husband of Nicole Mittendorff — the Fairfax County firefighter who had been the subject of online bullying — called for the resignation of Fire Chief Richard Bowers. |
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