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It's time for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's cherry blossom festival. In honor of this, the 26th year of "Hanami" (Japanese for "viewing"), GO Brooklyn spoke with Brian Funk, curator of their Japanese Hill and Pond Garden. Here are some of the surprising facts about the dainty pink flowers you've been hearing so much about that he shared with us: 1. Cherry blossoms — the manly flower. Their pink and white hues and delicate appearances may conjure up visions of femininity, but cherry blossoms are actually associated with masculinity in Japanese culture. "The cherry blossom has a short and colorful life — just like that of a samurai," Funk explained. 2. Cherry blossoms are native to East Asia. "Sakura," the Japanese word for cherry blossom, is indigenous to not only Japan, but China and Korea, too.
SU Hoops Recruit Wins Jordan Classic Slam Dunk Contest
Apr 20, 2007 - Donte Greene threw down some Michael Jordan-esque dunks Friday night in New York City as part of the Jordan Classic All-Star Game festivities. The highlight of the competition came when one of Greene's teammates threw the ball off the back of the backboard, Greene grabbed it, jumped from behind the basket and threw down a one-handed rim rocker! Greene also jammed over one of his teammates who was standing up. To see the slams click the video icon (and hang on tight).
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Marist women take Manhattan
Eastchester, NY -- Marist received four goals from Liz Falco, and three apiece from Stephanie Garland and Ali Carnabuci as the Red Foxes posted a 20-13 win over the Lady Jaspers in Manhattan's MAAC opener. With the win, Marist improves to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in MAAC play, while Manhattan falls to 1-6 overall and 0-1 in the MACC.Falco and Garland scored the first two goals of the game, as the Red Foxes would lead throughout the afternoon. Manhattan scored two of the game's next three goals, getting scores from Brenna Tinari and Lauren Civardi to make the score 3-2, but Marist scored four unanswered goals to lead 7-2 midway through the first half.The Lady Jaspers answered back with a run of their own, scoring four of the game's next six goals to trim Marist's lead to 9-6, but the Red Foxes netted two straight goals in the half's final minute to lead 11-6 at the break.Civardi put home an unassisted goal to begin the second half, but Marist reeled off four goals in a row to stretch its lead to 15-7, as Marist began to distance themselves from the Lady Jaspers.Jenny Carman was Manhattan's leading scorer, tallying six points with three goals and three assists, while Tinari, Civardi, and Alicia Psillos each scored three goals for Manhattan.The Lady Jaspers return to action this Sunday when they take on Fairfield University in Fairfield, Conn.
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At 19, violinist Nicola Benedetti is the "It Girl" of classical music. Is that sexist? OK then, she's the "It Young Person." Benedetti already has a long list of accomplishments that includes playing for the queen of England. She was also the BBC's Young Musician of the Year in 2004. She performs in a Harriman-Jewell Series Discovery Concert at 7 tonight at the Folly Theater, 12th and Central. It's free, but you still need a ticket to get in; call (816) 415-5025. Forgive me, children, if this means that Mom and Dad will now make you take violin lessons. HUMANWINE: 8 p.m.; Grand Emporium, 3832 Main. (816-531-1504) PARTICLE: 9 p.m.; Granada Theatre, 1020 Massachusetts, Lawrence. (785-842-1390) OWEN/COX DANCE GROUP: 7:30 p.m.; Union Station, Pershing and Main.
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