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Hip-hop legends Eric B and Rakim were in the house — and so was Gov. Phil Murphy. Murphy introduced Eric B and Rakim Tuesday, June 13, for their North to Shore Festival show at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Murphy is obviously a fan, judging by the references he dropped during the intro. "You think about 'Eric B is President.' You think about 'Paid in Full.' You think about the four iconic albums and they reunited in 2016," Murphy said. "These guys are dear friends of mine. They're extraordinary. Eric B is one of the great deejays of all time. Rakim, the 'God Flow' himself." Murphy, who previously introduced the duo at the Apollo Theatre before he became governor, stuck around for most of the show, which celebrated 50 years of hip-hop. "The Gov is real, he introduced Eric B and Rakim,' " said opener Peter Gunz of Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz fame. "I'm moving to New Jersey!" Eric B and Rakim had the packed crowd rocking and rapping along from the opening bars of "Don't Sweat the Technique" to set closer "Paid in Full." Eric B's beats were trailblazers, and they still sound as fresh and vibrant today as they did 30 years ago. Rakim's baritone rap voice is still backboard shaking. Unlike most hip-hip acts today, he didn't use a backing track. More: "Awesome!" said Danielle Weston of Asbury Park after the show. "This is my first time I've seen them in concert but I've always loved them since I was a little girl. I know the songs frontwards to backwards." Rising city star Alexan...

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Related Story Max Rebrand Sees Warner Bros. Discovery Return To Kids Space With Reboots & New Parental Controls The series also marks Brown’s first television show following last year’s finale of the beloved Arthur series following its 25-season run on PBS. Co-created by Brown and Arthur alums Peter K. Hirsch and Tolon Brown, Hop hails from producers Epic Story Media and Loomi Animation. Epic also has brought on board RespectAbility – the advocacy nonprofit organization fighting stigma and advancing opportunity for people with disabilities – to consult on the series. Hop follows an eclectic group of besties whose comedic adventures teach preschoolers about embracing their own uniqueness. Led by Hop, an enthusiastic, empathetic frog with one leg shorter than the other, he and his quirky friends address kid-relatable problems with a healthy dose of laughter, silliness, and adventure. Set in the aspirational community of Fair Village, every episode is grounded in emotional reality but soars into the world of fantasy, populated by dragons, trolls, talking banjos, and magic crayons. With a gentle balance of humor and heart, our heroes go on fun escapades to discover that they can overcome any obstacle with perseverance, creativity, and teamwork. Together, they show us the power of friendship and kindness as they navigate the mud puddles of life. Hop will be voiced by David Connolly, the first amputee to perform on Broadway. Characters also include Penny, Hop’s slightly older si...

Hops are one of the four key ingredients for making beer (along with grain, water, and yeast). Hops give beer its unique flavor and aroma and are key to preventing spoilage. The hop industry in North America was originally centered in the northeastern United States, but disease pressure spurred the relocation of hop production to the drier climate of the Pacific Northwest. The growth of the craft brewery industry in the Northeast coupled with a series of hop shortages in the Pacific Northwest from 2013 to 2015 renewed interest in hop production in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The hop plant, Humulus lupulus, is native to North America. It is an herbaceous perennial that can grow to a height of 20 feet or more on a high trellis system. Hop plants die back to ground level each winter and regrow from fleshy rhizomes located just beneath the soil surface. Hop plants are considered long lived and may remain productive on good sites for 25 years or more. In 2019 the average yield of dry hops in the United States was 1,981 pounds per acre at an average price of $5.68 per pound for total sales of $637 million. Pennsylvania growers should expect to harvest 1,100 to 1,500 pounds of dried hops per acre using standard commercially available hop varieties. Marketing Hops are a global crop with production emanating from China, Europe, Canada, and the United States. The majority of U.S. hop production occurs in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Production of hops in the eastern Uni...

Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that this live-action/computer-animation hybrid Easter comedy has a positive message about reaching for your dreams. Characters occasionally use insults like "idiot," "stupid," and "freak," and there's some slapstick violence and one brief scene in which it looks like the Easter Bunny might be in… Fred thinks that he has nearly run over E.B. and says that he's going to "end his suffering" by taking him out of his misery, but then E.B. springs to life and starts talking. In a comedic sequence, Carlos the Chick rounds up the bunnies and tries to kill E.B. Ninja-like bunnies spit sedative darts that land in a couple of characters. A character is slapped on the cheek. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Close • Sex, Romance & Nudity E.B. flirts with Fred's sister, Sam, and sniffs her hair when she hugs him. In one scene, he refers to himself as a "sexy bunny," and in another, Fred and E.B. have a conversation that seems to be about the idea of an open relationship (though only adults will get the joke). Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Sex, Romance & Nudity in your kid's entertainment guide. Close • Language Parents need to know that this live-action/computer-animation hybrid Easter comedy has a positive message about reaching for your dreams. Characters occasionally use insults like "idiot," "stupid," and "freak," and there's some sl...

Conversation is imperative for HOP and most critical to success. Active listening and learning (worker-to-worker and worker-to-management) is necessary to understand where failure and loss is possible. Human and Organizational Performancesystems,better known as HOP, have garnered much recent discussion andinterestby many organizations,who seeitasabetterapproachto improving safety performance.The premise ofHOPisthe idea thathuman error is inevitableso perhaps through better process systems managementand analysis,organizationsmightlessen the effect ofhuman errorthrough thepromotion of defensesthatreduce risk. It iswiththis thinking thatorganizationscan buildmanagement systemrobustnessby understandinghow workers performtheir daily work tasksand then understanding what the gaps or errors are within the management system and close the gaps throughwhat is commonly referred to asdefenses. Conversationis imperative forHOPandmost criticalto success.Active listening and learning(worker-to-worker and worker-to-management)isnecessary to understand where failureand loss is possible. It requires lookingback at past events where loss was experienced,reviewingthe present where errors are armed and ready to strike,and it’s an eye into the futureto identifycertain job tasksthatpromote the chance ofloss. HOPisabout experience and communication andseeksto understandtheinformation gathered and insights shared by those closest to the work, the workers on the front line who recognize error-likel...

Hops are hot. Every which way we turn, whether it’s scrolling through Instagram, perusing cans on a shelf, skimming through a tap list, or just chatting with folks in the industry, hops hit us with fire and smoke again and again. In American craft brewing we feel very confident saying that hops are the hottest ingredient in beers right now. Well, they have probably been since the turn of the twenty-first century. But even two decades later, hops growers and suppliers continue to innovate, delivering new breeds, new technologies, and new hops from countries previously unseen in the United States. To truly get the pulse on hops in 2022 we tapped into the expertise of Jeff Perkins, CEO of Yakima Valley Hops, the source for the highest-quality hops from both the Yakima Valley and premium growing regions around the world. Situated in the Yakima Valley, the largest hop-producing region in the United States, Yakima Valley Hops helps brewers and homebrewers brew their best beer, whether it’s barrels or gallons. So whether you’re a homebrewer looking to up your beer game this year or a brewer interested in maximizing efficiency and flavor, take a look at the hottest trends and the hottest hops of 2022, according to an expert. Squatters Juicy IPA: A Glass of Freshly Squeezed Hazy Deliciousness What’s Hot in Hops? Photography courtesy of Yakima Valley Hops Undeniably, the global pandemic changed the craft beer industry. Many brewers are still feeling the ripple effects, including wit...