Montalbano Innovation & Development Inc.(MIDI) is a product development consulting firm headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York. MIDIs 32 years of experience include the development of innovative and successful products across a range of consumer, medical, security, scientific, and industrial markets.
MIDI has a multi-disciplined staff of professionals which include: executive program managers, industrial designers, mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineers, marketing/research & ethnographic design specialists, ergonomic experts, as well as prototype craftsmen.
MIDI has received a number of awards for their work, including an Industrial Design Excellence Award.
MIDI has a multi-disciplined staff of professionals which include: executive program managers, industrial designers, mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineers, marketing/research & ethnographic design specialists, ergonomic experts, as well as prototype craftsmen.
MIDI has received a number of awards for their work, including an Industrial Design Excellence Award.
Bonnie Swanson is a fictional character from the animated television series Family Guy. She is voiced by Jennifer Tilly. She is the devoted wife of Joe Swanson, mother of Kevin Swanson, and is known for being continuously and perpetually pregnant.
Family & Personality
Her grassroots upbringing plays a large part in her character development on the show. Bonnie is rather timid and always does as Joe says (she once said "I can't say no to Joe...ever"). She gets aroused when Joe lies and likes a man who puts himself in danger. Peter claims that Joe has not touched Bonnie in a long while, however. Bonnie was, according to the show, born in Bedford, Iowa.
It isn't until the episode "Believe It or Not, Joe's Walking on Air" that Bonnie begins to evolve past these details. After Joe regains his ability to walk after a leg transplant, one of the first things he does is have sex with Bonnie, which greatly satisfies them both. However, Joe develops an overcompetitive nature that causes him to act coldly and leave her for his athletic pursuits. Bonnie finally stands up to Joe by attempting to shoot him in the spine to paralyze him once again, hoping he will revert back to his old self, though Joe is the one who shoots himself after Bonnie accidentally misses her mark one time too many, and the two subsequentially get back together.
Bonnie's Pregnancy
She has been pregnant since her debut on the show in season 1. Peter has even commented on this fact in the season 4 episode "Blind Ambition", stating that she has "been pregnant for like six years" (which is not surprising, as none of the other characters have shown any physical signs of aging). Peter also remarked, "either you have the baby, or you don't." While being eternally with-child, she still took Tae Jitsu lessons, which inspired Lois to join the class. When a movie based on Joe's life was made, she was played by Valerie Bertinelli.
The only sign of the progress of Bonnie's pregnancy is in "Lethal Weapons" when she said that the baby was kicking and Peter put his face against Bonnie's belly. The baby then forcefully kicked Peter in the face causing him to scream "You're freakin' dead, kid!"
In Believe It Or Not, Joe's Walking On Air, Bonnie is seen having a glass of wine with the girls before going to the Men's Club, even though shes still very much pregnant.
According to a preview of upcoming episodes for Season 6, one episode is expected to feature Bonnie finally giving birth.
Other facts
* In the film Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story, as a possible event that will occur 30 years in the future, Joe will receive her legs after she dies. At one point in the movie, Stewie calls her "Prego" as an insult.
* In the Season 2 episode "Love Thy Trophy" Lois calls her "Debbie" either by mistake or on purpose because she gets on her nerves. Incidentally, the original broadcast description of the episode "A Hero Sits Next Door" stated that her name was Debbie.
* Her hair was brown on her first appearance, which was likely an error on the animators' part; her hair is black in every episode thereafter.
Family & Personality
Her grassroots upbringing plays a large part in her character development on the show. Bonnie is rather timid and always does as Joe says (she once said "I can't say no to Joe...ever"). She gets aroused when Joe lies and likes a man who puts himself in danger. Peter claims that Joe has not touched Bonnie in a long while, however. Bonnie was, according to the show, born in Bedford, Iowa.
It isn't until the episode "Believe It or Not, Joe's Walking on Air" that Bonnie begins to evolve past these details. After Joe regains his ability to walk after a leg transplant, one of the first things he does is have sex with Bonnie, which greatly satisfies them both. However, Joe develops an overcompetitive nature that causes him to act coldly and leave her for his athletic pursuits. Bonnie finally stands up to Joe by attempting to shoot him in the spine to paralyze him once again, hoping he will revert back to his old self, though Joe is the one who shoots himself after Bonnie accidentally misses her mark one time too many, and the two subsequentially get back together.
Bonnie's Pregnancy
She has been pregnant since her debut on the show in season 1. Peter has even commented on this fact in the season 4 episode "Blind Ambition", stating that she has "been pregnant for like six years" (which is not surprising, as none of the other characters have shown any physical signs of aging). Peter also remarked, "either you have the baby, or you don't." While being eternally with-child, she still took Tae Jitsu lessons, which inspired Lois to join the class. When a movie based on Joe's life was made, she was played by Valerie Bertinelli.
The only sign of the progress of Bonnie's pregnancy is in "Lethal Weapons" when she said that the baby was kicking and Peter put his face against Bonnie's belly. The baby then forcefully kicked Peter in the face causing him to scream "You're freakin' dead, kid!"
In Believe It Or Not, Joe's Walking On Air, Bonnie is seen having a glass of wine with the girls before going to the Men's Club, even though shes still very much pregnant.
According to a preview of upcoming episodes for Season 6, one episode is expected to feature Bonnie finally giving birth.
Other facts
* In the film Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story, as a possible event that will occur 30 years in the future, Joe will receive her legs after she dies. At one point in the movie, Stewie calls her "Prego" as an insult.
* In the Season 2 episode "Love Thy Trophy" Lois calls her "Debbie" either by mistake or on purpose because she gets on her nerves. Incidentally, the original broadcast description of the episode "A Hero Sits Next Door" stated that her name was Debbie.
* Her hair was brown on her first appearance, which was likely an error on the animators' part; her hair is black in every episode thereafter.
Acoustic Chicago is a CD/DVD collection of acoustic music released on November 20, 2007. It is the first release in a series of "Acoustic" albums by indie record label Stonecutter Records. The project is the brainchild of Stonecutter Records president and 20+ year music industry veteran Chris Steinmetz. Acoustic Chicago's purpose is to take the voice of small independent musicians and expose them to a much wider audience. While the album features many independent musicians, it also carries star power with new original songs from Marty Casey & Lovehammers (Marty came in second place on the hit reality show "ROCKSTAR: INXS"), Howard Levy (founding member of legendary bluegrass band Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and Andreas Kapsalis (composed score for popular documentary Black Gold. Each artist has one song on the collection (with a few exceptions). It was recorded and shot mainly at the world famous Chicago Recording Company. The first single off the album is Marty Casey & Lovehammers "Driving Blind".
The album also features special guest appearances by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Bill "The Buddah" Dickens, and Ernie Adams, to name a few.
Focusing on Chicago musicians, Acoustic Chicago hopes to be the first of many "Acoustic" collections around the country (Acoustic New York, Acoustic California, Acoustic New Orleans), and eventually around the globe (Acoustic International). Eventually creating a net of acoustic musicians all over the planet.
A release party was thrown @ Joe's Bar on November 21st, it featured mostly mini-sets from 11 out of the 13 artists, with full (1hr+) sets played by Marty Casey & Lovehammers, and The Andreas Kapsalis Trio. Acoustic Chicago and Excentrique Boutique teamed up to provide live fashion segments throughout the evening.
CD/DVD
The CD and DVD portion of the release are very similar, featuring the same song order and sound quality. The difference being that the DVD takes each song and brings it to the screen as an "in-studio/music video". Each song was filmed as the artists recorded it. The DVD also features interviews, song lyrics, and more.
Acoustic Chicago tracklist:
# Malcolm Palmer- "Gasoline"
# Micki Croisant- "Smile"
# Scottish McMillan- "Infinity Grooves"
# Tim Nagle- "Pins and Needles"
# Sarah Potenza- "The Eastside"
# Malcolm Palmer- "Armageddion"
# Marty Casey & Lovehammers- "Driving Blind"
# Shannon Fortune- "Your Life is Killing You"
# Noah Gabriel- "Keepin' On"
# Mari Anne Jayme- "Waiting For Me"
# Howard Levy- "The Evanston Express"
# Mike Mangione- "Don't Take This Song"
# Jen Porter- "My Own Hand"
# Noah Gabriel- "New Day Rising"
# Malcolm Palmer- "Cold World"
# Micki Croisant- "Beauregard"
# Andreas Kapsalis- "Nubian"
*The album was produced, recorded, and engineered by Chris Steinmetz
*The DVD/Video was mainly produced by Mike Tysh, head of Tyshpix
*The audio was mastered by industry professional Matt Schultz
*The album artwork was done by Matt Haywood, head of H-Line Design
A full list of credits can be found on the DVD.
Style
There are many different styles of music covered on Acoustic Chicago, which is why so many people have praised it for its diversity. From Scottish McMillan's funky "Infinity Grooves", to Howard Levy's amazing harmonica solo "The Evanston Express". From Malcolm Palmer's reggae-tinged "Armageddion", to Jen Porter's sexy piano ballad "My Own Hand", there are an array of instruments, voices, and styles featured on the album.
DVD Easter Eggs
There have been rumors stating that there are hidden features embedded in the DVD. More on this can be found in the December 18, 2007 issue of the Stonecutter Records newsletter.
Friday Night Sessions
During the course of the production of the album, unique, in-studio concerts were put on @ Chicago Recording Company called Friday Night Sessions. With a capacity of only 80-100 guests, artists' fans were able to experience up-close and personal performances and Q&A sessions that are not possible at other music venues. These shows have received great praise for their great environment, and great performances.
Artists who have performed include:
*Lovehammers- July 13, 2007
*Howard Levy- June 1, 2007
*Sarah Potenza (2 occasions)- May 25, 2007, July 13, 2007
*The Andreas Kapsalis Trio- June 1, 2007
*Scottish McMillan- July 13, 2007
*Jen Porter- July 13, 2007
*Malcolm Palmer with Noah Gabriel, Howard Levy, and special guests- June 1, 2007
Stonecutter Records hopes to put out a DVD collection of some of the greatest performances in the near future.
A "Women of Acoustic Chicago" Friday Night Session is in the works, with a "February/March" TBA date announced. This will feature Jen Porter, Micki Croisant, Mari Anne Jayme, and Sarah Potenza. Stay tuned to http://www.stonecutterrecords.com for the most up to date information.
See Also
*Stonecutter Records
*Acoustic International
*Acoustic New York
*Acoustic California
*Acoustic New Orleans
*Chris Steinmetz
The album also features special guest appearances by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Bill "The Buddah" Dickens, and Ernie Adams, to name a few.
Focusing on Chicago musicians, Acoustic Chicago hopes to be the first of many "Acoustic" collections around the country (Acoustic New York, Acoustic California, Acoustic New Orleans), and eventually around the globe (Acoustic International). Eventually creating a net of acoustic musicians all over the planet.
A release party was thrown @ Joe's Bar on November 21st, it featured mostly mini-sets from 11 out of the 13 artists, with full (1hr+) sets played by Marty Casey & Lovehammers, and The Andreas Kapsalis Trio. Acoustic Chicago and Excentrique Boutique teamed up to provide live fashion segments throughout the evening.
CD/DVD
The CD and DVD portion of the release are very similar, featuring the same song order and sound quality. The difference being that the DVD takes each song and brings it to the screen as an "in-studio/music video". Each song was filmed as the artists recorded it. The DVD also features interviews, song lyrics, and more.
Acoustic Chicago tracklist:
# Malcolm Palmer- "Gasoline"
# Micki Croisant- "Smile"
# Scottish McMillan- "Infinity Grooves"
# Tim Nagle- "Pins and Needles"
# Sarah Potenza- "The Eastside"
# Malcolm Palmer- "Armageddion"
# Marty Casey & Lovehammers- "Driving Blind"
# Shannon Fortune- "Your Life is Killing You"
# Noah Gabriel- "Keepin' On"
# Mari Anne Jayme- "Waiting For Me"
# Howard Levy- "The Evanston Express"
# Mike Mangione- "Don't Take This Song"
# Jen Porter- "My Own Hand"
# Noah Gabriel- "New Day Rising"
# Malcolm Palmer- "Cold World"
# Micki Croisant- "Beauregard"
# Andreas Kapsalis- "Nubian"
*The album was produced, recorded, and engineered by Chris Steinmetz
*The DVD/Video was mainly produced by Mike Tysh, head of Tyshpix
*The audio was mastered by industry professional Matt Schultz
*The album artwork was done by Matt Haywood, head of H-Line Design
A full list of credits can be found on the DVD.
Style
There are many different styles of music covered on Acoustic Chicago, which is why so many people have praised it for its diversity. From Scottish McMillan's funky "Infinity Grooves", to Howard Levy's amazing harmonica solo "The Evanston Express". From Malcolm Palmer's reggae-tinged "Armageddion", to Jen Porter's sexy piano ballad "My Own Hand", there are an array of instruments, voices, and styles featured on the album.
DVD Easter Eggs
There have been rumors stating that there are hidden features embedded in the DVD. More on this can be found in the December 18, 2007 issue of the Stonecutter Records newsletter.
Friday Night Sessions
During the course of the production of the album, unique, in-studio concerts were put on @ Chicago Recording Company called Friday Night Sessions. With a capacity of only 80-100 guests, artists' fans were able to experience up-close and personal performances and Q&A sessions that are not possible at other music venues. These shows have received great praise for their great environment, and great performances.
Artists who have performed include:
*Lovehammers- July 13, 2007
*Howard Levy- June 1, 2007
*Sarah Potenza (2 occasions)- May 25, 2007, July 13, 2007
*The Andreas Kapsalis Trio- June 1, 2007
*Scottish McMillan- July 13, 2007
*Jen Porter- July 13, 2007
*Malcolm Palmer with Noah Gabriel, Howard Levy, and special guests- June 1, 2007
Stonecutter Records hopes to put out a DVD collection of some of the greatest performances in the near future.
A "Women of Acoustic Chicago" Friday Night Session is in the works, with a "February/March" TBA date announced. This will feature Jen Porter, Micki Croisant, Mari Anne Jayme, and Sarah Potenza. Stay tuned to http://www.stonecutterrecords.com for the most up to date information.
See Also
*Stonecutter Records
*Acoustic International
*Acoustic New York
*Acoustic California
*Acoustic New Orleans
*Chris Steinmetz
The Wayne Hills Mall is one of three indoor shopping malls located in Wayne, New Jersey (Willowbrook Mall and Wayne Towne Center being the others). It is located on the corner of Hamburg Turnpike and Berdan Avenue in Wayne, and is served by the New Jersey Transit 744 bus line, which makes two stops in the mall parking lot. It is currently a dead mall.
History
For years, the mall was anchored by the Meyer Brothers department store, with several other retailers (namely Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Sam Goody, Joyce Leslie and Waldenbooks) located inside the mall and a Child World toy store, a Pathmark supermarket, a Chase Manhattan bank, and a Kmart located on the mall's outside. During its heyday, the mall was one of the more popular shopping destinations in northern New Jersey.
Starting in 1992, however, things began to change when the Child World went out of business (replaced by Toys "R" Us). Three years later, the Meyer Brothers anchor store went out of business after being in the mall since it opened and in business since the 1920s (from its original location in downtown Paterson, which remained open until a massive fire destroyed it, along with a full city block, in 1991). The store is now occupied by a Burlington Coat Factory.
Throughout the rest of the decade and into the 2000s, many of the other stores in the mall were vacated. Then in 2001, Pathmark decided to close its Wayne store, leaving a major vacancy.
Today, the Burlington Coat Factory, Foot Locker, and Waldenbooks still are in the mall, along with a hair salon, a nail salon, a Columbia Bank and a GNC.The Kmart and Toys "R" Us remain on the outside of the mall, and an LA Fitness Center now occupies the site of the old Pathmark. Most of the other stores, including the Joyce Leslie, Champs Sports, Sam Goody, and Avenue, have since closed.
The mall's future has come into question recently, with two of its major stores (Sam Goody and Champs) closing in the last year. With the closing of the Avenue women's clothing store, there are currently no tenants in the stores in the LA Fitness/Kmart side of the mall other than a small clock and watch stand called Watch Tower.
History
For years, the mall was anchored by the Meyer Brothers department store, with several other retailers (namely Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Sam Goody, Joyce Leslie and Waldenbooks) located inside the mall and a Child World toy store, a Pathmark supermarket, a Chase Manhattan bank, and a Kmart located on the mall's outside. During its heyday, the mall was one of the more popular shopping destinations in northern New Jersey.
Starting in 1992, however, things began to change when the Child World went out of business (replaced by Toys "R" Us). Three years later, the Meyer Brothers anchor store went out of business after being in the mall since it opened and in business since the 1920s (from its original location in downtown Paterson, which remained open until a massive fire destroyed it, along with a full city block, in 1991). The store is now occupied by a Burlington Coat Factory.
Throughout the rest of the decade and into the 2000s, many of the other stores in the mall were vacated. Then in 2001, Pathmark decided to close its Wayne store, leaving a major vacancy.
Today, the Burlington Coat Factory, Foot Locker, and Waldenbooks still are in the mall, along with a hair salon, a nail salon, a Columbia Bank and a GNC.The Kmart and Toys "R" Us remain on the outside of the mall, and an LA Fitness Center now occupies the site of the old Pathmark. Most of the other stores, including the Joyce Leslie, Champs Sports, Sam Goody, and Avenue, have since closed.
The mall's future has come into question recently, with two of its major stores (Sam Goody and Champs) closing in the last year. With the closing of the Avenue women's clothing store, there are currently no tenants in the stores in the LA Fitness/Kmart side of the mall other than a small clock and watch stand called Watch Tower.