December 13, 2006 The Lion's Eye Page 5 TS mma hon Watandesooueds on Sm mmm os a Eve Un Sinccitainment For anyone who has seen Mr. Ramey on his Comedy Central Presents program, you were well aware of his provocative sense of humor, but you loved him for it anyway! Louis Ramey arrived at Delaware County campus a few minutes late. Chris Coia, associate director for student affairs, explained that the comedian got lost in down- town Media. According to Ramey's myspace, he “has had quite a reputation. He's appeared on numerous television shows including: the Tonight Show, four specials on Comedy Central, the View, and HBO. He's been to the Aspen Comedy Festival, won the Jury Award for Best New Artist and attend- ed the Montreal Comedy Festival twice. He has. also toured with the likes of Whitney Houston (who he said during his show, did NOT buy drugs...from him,) Smokey Robinson, - Donna Summer, and the Temptations. It's safe to say that the students at PSU Delco loved Louis Ramey. His smart antics and fast jokes were well accepted and laughs could be heard from the Lion's Den. Comedy Review: Louis Ramey No one was safe though; he picked on random girls, say- ing how much he admired the girls here at Delco. Anyone who missed out on his set missed the time of their lives. He made plenty of jokes on topics such as sex, drugs and politics, the perfect combination for any good time. But don't think that students who arrived late got off easy just because we were all having a good time. "Don't worry, come in, we're just talking about Jesus!" Mr. Ramey yelled whenever a bystander stood in the doorway, deciding on if they wanted to enter or not. Most entered anyway, which was a good decision on their part. No students left the den without a new appreciation for the medicine of laughter, one thing we all needed with the pressure of finals in a little over a week. But don't try to con- centrate too hard on Ramey; you might find yourself bursting out in laughter ‘during a test, receiving a 2d dirty look from your professor! You can find out more about Louis Ramey at: http://www.myspace.com/louis_ramey -ASHLEY SALADA estauran P.F. Chang | eview. P.F. Chang's is, by far, the best local Chinese restaurant. Located on Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills, Chang's offers authentic Chinese cuisine at reasonable prices. It boasts a lively and casual atmosphere that is perfect for a night out with your friends or a quick lunch. PF. Chang's corporate website offers a mission state- ment that says, "The goal of P.F. Chang's meal is to attain harmony of taste, texture, color and aroma." From the appetizers right up to the desserts, P.F. Chang's definitely accomplishes their mission. The restaurant’s chicken lettuce wraps are the most popular appetizer on the menu. Ask anyone who frequents P.F. Chang's to recommend a dish, and it would more than likely be this one. The wraps consist of a quickly cooked spiced chicken served with cool lettuce cups. The dish isn't huge, but it's enough for three people to get a taste. The Crab Wontons are another delicious appetizer; they're served with a spicy plum sauce that goes well with the crispy texture of the freshly-fried wonton. Chang's offers a nice selection of main entrees. From poultry to seafood, these dishes average about $12 a serv- ing. The orange peel chicken is divine. Tossed with chili peppers and fresh orange peel, this dish is served with your choice of white or brown rice. $ The kung pao shrimp definitely has a kick to it. The shrimp is quick-fried with peanuts, chili peppers, and scallions, giving it a nice crispy texture. It's also served with white or brown rice, ‘which helps to cool the tongue from this spicy favorite. For anyone who favors Chinese egg noodles, the dan- dan noodles platter i is the way to go. This dish consists of scallions, garlic, and chili peppers, stir-fried with ground chicken and served over hot egg noodles. The platter is garnished with shredded cucumber and bean sprouts. If you have a sweet tooth, P.F. Chang's dessert menu has quite a few options. The favorite is a six-layer choco- late cake slice. The banana spring rolls are another popu- lar item; they consist of six warm, crispy banana bites served with coconut pineapple ice cream and drizzled with caramel and vanilla sauces. The lucky 8 is another delectable option. This dish offers eight crispy, chocolate creme filled sticks, and is'served with a warm caramel and peanut butter dipping sauce and bits of toffee brittle. Good service and a fun atmosphere, makes P.F. Chang's an excellent option for a night out. The prices might be a bit higher than other Chinese restaurants in the area, but the quality of the food is better. If you're think- ing of trying out P.F. Chang's, it's better to call ahead or you are looking at a wait time of up to two hours. Reservations can be made at 610-545-3030. More infor- mation on this Chinese bistro can be found on the corpo- rate website at www.pfchangs.com. - PAM PRZYBYLSKI Fireside Music Series: Dominic Gaudious Photo By dominicgaudious.com To a packed, excited Lion's Den, on November 15, Dominic Gaudious amazed his audience with unique talent and a fun atmosphere. Gaudious brings a differ- ent quality to performance by playing an instrument that reigns from Australia, called a didgeridoo, which is a long wooden instrument that creates a low droning sound when you blow into it. He also used a double- necked guitar to perform beautiful melodies. Gaudious has an amazing talent for both instru- * ments, playing the guitar for 25 years and the didgeri- doo for over 10 years. His music takes you to a place beyond this world. It is tranquil, inspiring, uplifting, graceful, and entertaining, all at once. For Gaudious, though, music has been a release for his emotions, something he refers to as "music therapy." With a wide range of musical influences from everything from 1980s rock music to acoustic guitar musicians, such as Mike Hedges and Leo Kottko, it is no wonder his lis- teners in the Lion's Den were so enthralled with her | performance. | He brought several audience members to try out the didgeridoo, and taught them how to correctly play it. Few succeeded, but you could tell it was a thrill for those that did. Many audience members were interested in the instrument and where they could find one. Without trying, it seemed as if Gaudious recruited a few more fans of the instrument, and possibly, future players. Overall, Dominic Gaudious was a hit here at Penn State Delaware County. Students stuck around for a long time after his performance to talk with him, and praise his talent. He is definitely a face that students would like to see around here more often. If you would like to know more about Dominic Gaudious, you can find more information at his web- site, www.dominic srandou .com. - KATHLEEN VICTORIA SPECHT Book Review: Dear John Recently, I read the novel “Dear John” by Nichola Sparks. This novel was unlike anything I have eve read, including Sparks' other well known works suc as The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Messag in a Bottle. It took a few days to get through the firs couple chapters, reading only a page or two at a time After the_ initial chapters, I found that I was full _immersed in the material and Tirerally could not pu the book down. ~ “Dear John” is written in a very sophisticated and extremely intelligent manner that is both refreshing and inspirational. It is delivered from the point of view of John = After enlisting in the army after high school, he comes home on leave from Germany and meets the love of his life, Savannah. Savannah promises to wait for him, but as John's tour of duty comes to a close, September 11 hits and he feels he must re-enlist. ; The decision to serve another tour delivers a fateful blow to the relationship and soon comes the inevitable "Dear John" letter. Though his heart is broken, John must come to terms with the fact that Savannah has fallen in love with another man. When he finally returns home he must accept that Savannah image by fantasticfiction has moved on, though his feelings for her have not changed. John will eventually *face the most important decision of his life and find out what it truly means to love another. : It's not often that a book can project such intense emo- tions as joy, sadness, and anger. Through my reading, I experienced all of these with such vigor that I felt I was a main character in the novel. Anyone, even the male pop- ulation, who has ever been in love will enjoy this book. It's a little on the sappy side but it's so well written that you'll hardly notice. Nicholas Sparks is 40 years old from North Carolina and currently has twelve published novels. Three of these, mentioned in the first paragraph, have been made into movies. Whether you're a Sparks fan, in the market for a romantic novel, or just looking for Sonieiiiing intriguing, this book is definitely a good read. - SARAH DIEHM
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