Ohio State University Marching Band

The Ohio State University

Marching Band

This week, The Ohio State University marching band set its sights on Hollywood, converting blockbuster movies from the silver screen to the playing green. "Superman" gets a nod at 1:20, 
"The Lord of the Rings" - Sauron's "Eye" makes an appearance about a minute later, and "Harry Potter" drops in, then hops on his broomstick at 4:59.

"Hollywood Blockbuster Show"
Superman
The Lord of The Rings
Pirate And The Caribbean
Harry Potter

At the video's 6 minute mark, the marching band's "Jurassic Park" tribute portrays a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex that walks downfield and eats someone.

But the real special effects don't kick in until 7:27, where the band uses fireworks to recreate a battle between two ships for "Pirates of the Caribbean."
As you'd expect, their accompanying theme music for each movie isn't too shabby, either -- certainly enough to make John Williams proud.

 
"Michael Jackson Tribute"

"Disney Tribute"

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 "The Beatles Tribute"

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Best Recipes 🍳To Make In Your Cast Iron Skillet

The Best Recipes To Make

In Your Cast Iron Skillet

 

Our cast iron skillets are some of our most prized kitchen possessions. Oftentimes, when we talk about what to do with cast iron, we're talking about what NOT to do. 
For a few of us, before we cook anything we think, "Can I do this in my skillet instead?" The answer is not always yes, but there are lots of great cast iron recipes that might be a little bit unexpected.

We pulled together a list of the 10 best things to cook in a cast iron skillet, in no particular order -- because ranking them would be impossible.

1  Cornbread

You can make cornbread in other cooking vessels, but we have no idea why you would.   
Get the Southern Cornbread recipe from Simply Recipes

2  Steak

Of course we love to grill our steaks, but that isn't always an option (sometimes you live in New York City). A cast iron skillet is the next best choice, uniquely capable of producing a salty, delicious crust.  

Get the Sunday Steak with French Butter recipe from Food52

3  Roast Chicken

Whether roasting whole atop vegetables destined for a future bath in chicken fat, or spatchcocked and flattened into the skillet itself, cast iron loves roast chicken. So do your friends, make them one.  

Get Keller's Roast Chicken from Simply Recipes

4  Pizza

The even heat-conductivity and shallow, wide shape make your cast iron skillet a perfect pizza stone. Added bonus: if your pan is well seasoned it will make your crust crispy and caramelized.

Get the Cast Iron Skillet Brussels Sprouts Bacon Pizza recipe from How Sweet It Is

5  Late Night/Lazy Morning One-Pan Egg Dishes

This is basically a quick creamed spinach with eggs baked on top. Perfect late night/lazy morning food, one dish, full of deliciousness.Get the Black Skillet Florentine recipe from Food52

6  Pies/Crumbles/Cobblers

All your pie plates occupied already? Never fear. Your cast iron skillet is here.Get the Skillet Apple Crumb Pie recipe from Food52

7  Lasagna

There is something about preparing a traditionally carefully layered dish like lasagna (or enchiladas!) in a cast iron skillet that promotes sloppiness and laziness. The great news is, laziness and sloppiness in this situation actually taste really good.

Get the Springtime Veggie Skillet Lasagna recipe from Food52

8  Dutch Babies

Hummingbird High - This giant, fluffy, oven pancake is one of the best ways to spend Saturday morning.Get the Dutch Baby Pancakes with Fresh Orange Sugar recipe from Hummingbird High High
9  Roasted Vegetables

Do you love crispy, caramelized bits on your roasted vegetables? Make more of them in a cast iron skillet!Get the Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe from Simply Recipes

10  Brownies/Giant Cookies

Two Peas and Their Pod 

Who doesn't like a brownie bigger than their face?

Get the Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/25/cast-iron-recipes_n_4158009.html

Reinventing Opera at the Met

Reinventing Opera at the Met

October 27, 2013

Bob Simon reports on the Metropolitan Opera's mission: to make opera as popular -- and populist -- as it once was. Whether it's streaming live feeds around the world or updating the classics, GM Peter Gelb is reinventing the art form.

Reinventing opera at the Met

Rigoletto at the Met set in Las Vegas
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Michael Mayer's new production of “Rigoletto,”
set in 1960s Las Vegas
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Rigoletto
"Questa o quella"
(Piotr Beczala)

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Piotr Beczała - La Donna E Mobile


 

Web Extras

60 OT: Opera for Broadway-lovers?

First chance at the Met

Opera singers also acrobats?
  
Opening night for "Rigoletto"

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Animals Behaving Badly

Animals Behaving Badly

or

Being JERKS !!

 

OK maybe it is HIS fault !!

 

Not nice....

Clever Dog ....

Who knew a Cone / Elizabethan Collar

has advantages ??

CAN'T BLAME HE DOG....

OUCH....

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Are they that different from Humans??

Which Wolf Are You Feeding?

Which Wolf Are You Feeding?

Which Wolf Are You Feeding?

One evening, an elderly grandfather told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said “My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all.

One is evil. 

It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment,inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is good. 

It is joy, peace love, hope serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:

“Which wolf wins?…”

The old man simply replied,

“The one that you feed the most”

 

Awesome Vinegar Life Hacks That Actually Work

10 Awesome Vinegar Life Hacks

That Actually Work
(VIDEO below)

There's a list of 10 interesting ways to make that bottle of vinegar work for you.

• For instance, take getting rid of fruit flies. Who knew a little apple cider vinegar and some plastic wrap could do the trick? 
• Or what about dying flowers? You can easily revive them with this household product.

Topics covered:

1. Unclogging a drain

2. Removing adhesive residue

3. Getting rid of awful smells.

4. DIY Cleaning Products

5. DIY Fruit fly Trap

6. Getting Wrinkles out of clothing (My favorite)

7. Preventing pets from scratching

8. Make flowers last longer

9. Removing baked on gunk in a frying pan

10. Eyeglass Cleaner - Cleaning your glasses perfectly

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 Uses For Vodka  - You may have heard of 'beer goggles' but did you know you can use vodka to clean your glasses? Just pour a dab onto a clean cloth, and use it to wipe down your lenses. It does a great job removing any grease and smudges.

Clothing Deodorizer
If you need to refresh some clothing but don't have the time to launder it, you can use some vodka. In a spray bottle, mix one part vodka with one part water. Spray the garment lightly. The best part is it doesn't leave a scent.

Rust Remover
If you have some rust accumulating on an antique key or hardware, don't fret. Instead turn to the vodka bottle! Let the items soak in vodka overnight, and the liquid breaks down the rust.

Poison Ivy Helper
Let's face it; poison ivy isn't fun. It turns out that urushiol - the chemical produced by poison ivy that makes you break out - is alcohol-soluble. Just wipe a little vodka on the affected skin soon after the exposure and it will not only soothe, but help you recover quicker.

Bug Spray 

Vodka, water and anise to make a spray to repel pesky bugs. The combination of the scent and flavor is enough to deter most creepy crawlies.

 10 Vinegar Life Hacks

you should know.

(VIDEO)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCgIdfuQAD4

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