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'Goats'

By Jack D. Lail on March 2, 2011 7:31 PM | No TrackBacks

Shannon Lail is among the producers of "Goats," which start filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The movie stars David Duchovny, Keri Russell, Minnie Driver, Ty Burrell and Graham Philips.

Read more: 'Goats' shoots in Albuquerque as Legislature debates | New Mexico Business Weekly.

Mr. Bethlehem dies

By Jack D. Lail on February 21, 2011 9:34 AM | No TrackBacks

Noah David Lail was Mr. Bethlehem.

His devotion to Bethlehem was contagious, and many people in the small community across the river in Alexander County shared his determination and energy.

Lail died Wednesday.

Continue reading at the Hickory Daily Record.

Time to REIT a reward

By Jack D. Lail on February 8, 2011 11:56 AM | No TrackBacks

An improving global economy and declining unemployment should result in falling vacancy rates, and industrial REITs are poised to cash in on the positive fundamentals, according to Jason Lail, senior industry analyst with SNL Financial.

Read more at REIT.com.

Shannon Lail producers 'Goats'

By Jack D. Lail on February 7, 2011 11:48 AM | No TrackBacks

Shannon Lail is one of the producers of the indie comedy film "Goats."

The movie's actors include David Duchovny, Vera Farmiga, Keri Russell, Minnie Driver and Will Arnett.

Variety says "The Mark Jude Poi-rier script, based on his novel, follows teen Ellis (Phillips) as he transfers to the East Coast prep school where his father (Burrell) made his mark as a student. Duchovny appears as the kid's de-facto father figure Goat Man, with Farmiga tapped as Ellis' mother with Arnett and Driver cast as her boyfriend and friend, respectively. Russell appears as the new wife of Burrell's character."

Tara Lail now managing director of The Human Race

By Jack D. Lail on February 6, 2011 11:43 AM | No TrackBacks

Tara Lail, who joined The Human Race as company manager in 2005, was named managing director of the Dayton, Ohio, theatre. She will add producing and working directly with the board to her current duties.

-- Dayton BizBlog

Tampa school celebrates 20 years

By Jack D. Lail on November 23, 2010 9:11 AM | No TrackBacks

In the past months, said Mary Giella Principal Katie Lail, students and staff have marked the school's legacy in a number of ways: by each contributing 20 cents to the school's Assist, Believe and Care program, by making 20th anniversary hats and wearing commemorative T-shirts, by contributing "memory links" to a paper chain, and by donating items to a school time capsule assembled at Friday's ceremony.

-- TBO.com

A worthy wordy challenge

By Jack D. Lail on November 22, 2010 7:06 PM | No TrackBacks

On Nov. 1, Principal Alicia Lail issued a challenge to students and community members to read 25 books by the end of this school year. The school will honor all students who meet the goal in a May assembly.

-- Maryville Daily Times

This is at Union Grove Middle School in Blount County, TN.