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For those looking for a new family vacation destination this summer, one that will allow you take in the rich history all corners of the state of Wisconsin has to offer, award-winning filmmaker Ron Faiola of Greendale has the perfect traveler's guide waiting for you.
Faiola's beautiful new book Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old-Fashioned Experience is set to be released April 9.
In the 225-page, one-of-a-kind history book of sorts, you'll find profiles on 50 supper clubs divided into five geographic regions, as well as countless photographs of food, restaurants, chefs and more.
Among the 50 restaurants is the HobNob on Sheridan Road, the closest destination included in the 50-year-old Faiola's 5,000-mile journey he took last spring to every nook and cranny in the Badger State.
Faiola's fascination with supper clubs began while he was looking for one to include in his 2009 documentary Fish Fry Night Milwaukee. As the list of possibilities grew, he thought to himself, "I should do a whole move on supper clubs."
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And he did just that. In April 2011, his documentary Wisconsin Supper Clubs profiled 14 supper clubs across the state. It received critical acclaim and was well received in a review in the Chicago Tribune, which eventually led to Doug Seibold, founder of Agate Publishing, suggesting Faiola write a book.
"I unwittingly tapped into this dining experience people have enjoyed over the years, and still do, and now it's starting to make a comeback," said Faiola, a professional videographer who is well-known in Greendale.
Book more inclusive than movie
Faiola wasn't thinking of doing a book while researching supper clubs for his documentary, but was excited about the prospects of visiting those he passed over originally. He compiled a list of 250-300 initially, whittled that down to 100 and finally trimmed it back to 50 supper clubs for his book, 12 of which he profiled in his movie.
"When I contacted the places that were in the movie again, I found out they were enjoying renewed business since the movie had aired," Faiola said. "People from not only Wisconsin, but all over the country, were doing mini-tours of the supper clubs in the movie."
To be considered, for the book, the restaurant had to be a true supper club in that it only serves supper. Lunch or breakfast on the menu? You didn't make the list.
Faiola visited a few supper clubs in the Beloit area last February, and from the beginning of March through mid-May, he tackled the rest, often staying on the road for two weeks at a time, spending evenings in tiny towns and mom and pop motels.
His final visit was The Silvercryst in Wautoma in mid-May. He turned in the manuscripts two weeks later and from August through December was involved in re-writing, picking out photos and writing captions.
During his visits, he talked to owners and customers alike, learned the history of the supper clubs and at times, even the towns they were in. He recognized common themes — many of the restaurants started out as taverns or dance halls, while others wee speakeasies with gambling. As the years went on, the supper club experience became fancier.
But while they shared similarities, their uniqueness — location, restaurant view, menu items and more — set them apart, Faiola said.
Not a food critic
And while he kept track of the miles he put on, he lost count of the meals he ate.
"I didn't eat at every supper club. I wasn't writing the book to review the food," he said. "I did eat at plenty of them though and came home delightfully stuffed with a doggy bag."
Faiola, a Greendale High School graduate who also attended St. Alphonsus, hopes his documentary and upcoming book revitalize the supper club tradition and ultimately keeps the experience alive.
"I hope people go out and discover some of these places and keep them in business because they do face a lot of competition from chains and franchise restaurants and it's hard for them to compete with big advertising budgets," he said. "They're there. They've been there for 80 years, and people have to come out and find them. And that's the thing, they're destinations. You have to go out and find these places."
Wisconsin Supper Clubs is slated to be released April 9 and can be pre-ordered online. The suggested retail price is $35, though pre-orders are discounted.
The book will be available as well when Faiola does several book signings, including two in April at the new Joey Gerard's supper clubs: April 16 at the Mequon location and April 18 , just a few blocks away from Faiola's Greendale original home.


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If you're looking to supplement your child's exposure to STEM education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, then why not enroll them in a science-related summer camp like Destination Science?
The camp starts in June, but the registration deadline is April 30. Destination Science will be held at Coast Christian Elementary, located at 525 Earle Ln. in Redondo Beach, and features robot building, rocket construction and other lessons in engineering.
Destination Science is one of a number of STEM-related camps operating in the state, according to the Entertainment Software Association, a video game research and advocacy group.
The organization found the number of STEM camps in the U.S. has nearly doubled since 2012.
In California, the ESA identified 26 programs for video game design, development, programming and related topics — more than in any other state — out of almost 700 operating in the country, the organization announced Monday.
That California leads the charge in such programs should come as no surprise. There are approximately 342 video game development companies in the sunshine state, according to GameDevMap, a website that mapped 2,730 of the country's game developers.
"The increase in video game design summer programs reflects parents' growing recognition of video games' potential to excite kids about educational concepts," said Rich Taylor, senior vice president for communications and industry affairs at ESA, in a statement. "These programs not only offer students a fun opportunity to learn a range of techniques that prepare them for a promising career in the computer and video game industry, but also enhance comprehension of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics."
Most of the programs identified by ESA feature courses on interactive entertainment, including app development for smartphones, tablet devices, Facebook, Google and other Internet-based platforms, according to the industry group. For a complete list of programs identified in its research, visit the ESA website.
For a list of other types of summer camps in your area, take a look at Patch's 2013 Summer Camps Guide.

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It seemed automatic.
For the past half-dozen years, the were playoff bound and General Manager Ruben Amaro was adding those important pieces to the puzzle at the trading deadline.
But Tuesday, Amaro became a seller instead of a buyer, shipping Shane Victorino back to the Los Angeles Dodgers and then flipping outfielder Hunter Pence to San Francisco.
Amaro probably also tried to unload pitchers Clif Lee and Joe Blanton and outfielder Juan Pierre but the price was too high. It doesn't mean, though, that Amaro is done dealing.
If he can get some players through waivers in the next month, then the team will really begin its retooling process.
Yes, like last year's Philadelphia Eagles -- the magic just wasn't there for the Phils.
Blame it on poor play, possibly some bad decisions by manager , a longer recovery for the injured Ryan Howard and Chase Utley and the wearing down of pitchers Roy Halladay and Lee.
So this season is over. Throw in the towel.
But don't think the Phillies are done competing. Amaro has said that the team would remain competitive and that should be obvious with the huge contract the team gave .
There's now two months left in the season for Amaro to evaluate talent and to determine who should stay for 2013. It's clear he's giving prospect Dominic Brown some time to shine -- and it's about time the team did so.
If anything, Amaro replenished the farm system, something he burned in making so many deals the past few seasons. The Phils picked up three solid prospects, a needed reliever and a backup outfielder.
Hey, you can't win in baseball every year. And the fact that the Phils had a long run, and a World Series victory, should have us all smiling after many long, suffering years as fans.
So it's the end of an era.
And maybe what Amaro is trying to do, after watching his team this year, is end the errors. The Phils are too talented to have such losing ways.
So let's pretend 2012 didn't happen, like that dream where Bobby Ewing didn't really die on "Dallas" and the whole TV season was a wash.
Let's do that here.
Cause going into spring training for 2013 with a nucleus of Howard, Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Ruiz, Lee, Halladay and Jonathan Papelbon can't be all bad, right?
Get a new solid third baseman and centerfielder and fix the bullpen and this team has as good a shot as any for 2013.
The Phillies aren't dead yet. Just this year.
So suck it up and enjoy two months of baseball with no pressure. And maybe, just maybe, we'll see some surprises.


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Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe finalize divorce
It's all over between actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, who finalized their divorce this week with court documents filed in Los Angeles.
People magazine reported online that documents filed on Thursday show the couple, who separated back in 2006, had reached an agreement on finances and custody of their two children, after seven years of marriage.
The Louisianna-born Witherspoon, 32, starred in the movies "Legally Blond" and "Rendition." Witherspoon took tea in Tokyo this week at an event for breast cancer survivors, as she wore a kimono and chatted with her Japanese hosts.
Witherspoon is dabbling in producing and has reportedly been dating actor Jake Gyllenhaal, while Phillippe is with Australian actress Abbie Cornish. He recently starred in the war film "Stop-Loss."


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Des Plaines Office Equipment Receives 2013 Elite Dealer Award; national industry publications selects Chicago firm as one of 40 outstanding dealers across U.S.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, ISSUED JANUARY 13, 2014…Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE), the Chicago area's leading provider of office and technology solutions 1955, has received the 2013 Elite Dealer Award from The Week in Imaging, a national e-zine which each year selects top office equipment/imaging solutions dealers from all across the United States, through a nomination/evaluation process.
The Week in Imaging is a national industry e-zine, run by veteran writer/editor Scott Cullen. The annual award honors the best and the brightest in the dealer community. Selections are based on a company's growth, innovative marketing, sales programs, community leadership and leadership within the industry.
Des Plaines Office Equipment was one of 40 dealers nationally who qualified for the designation. It is the seventh consecutive year that DPOE has won this award.
The Week in Imaging editor/publisher Scott Cullen announced, "This is an award that honors the best and the brightest in the dealer community. We all know it's a shrinking community, but on a positive note, many of those who remain are stronger than ever and holding their own against some of the most intense competition they've ever faced. In narrowing down our selections we focused on growth, innovative marketing and sales programs, community leadership, and leadership within the industry. What we've settled on are a group of dealers who we are proud to call Elite."
"This is one of the more sought-after awards within our industry because the competition is so intense," said Chip Miceli, President of DPOE. "Scott Cullen does a great job with The Week in Imaging and helps raise awareness of our industry issues."
He added, "We understand the importance of staying at the cutting edge of technology and are pleased to be recognized in this way."
About DPOE
Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE, www.dpoe.com), is a leader in the field of office and technology solutions, serving the greater Chicago area since 1955. Today, DPOE operates three locations: its headquarters in Elk Grove Village, and a location in Chicago (211 West Wacker Drive) and Rockford (Loves Park, IL). DPOE is a leading provider of Sharp office equipment, as well as Oki Data. Additionally, DPOE is an authorized dealer for HP, and InfoDynamics. DPOE provides products and services to a diverse client base that includes schools, hospitals, law offices, accounting firms, and financial institutions, among others. The firm is a consistent winner of Sharp Document's Hyakuman Kai award for sales excellence, and was named a 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Elite Dealer by the national journal The Week in Imaging. DPOE maintains corporate headquarters at 1020 Bonaventure Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. The firm is active in a number of area civic organizations, including the Italian American Chamber of Commerce, and the Chicago and Des Plaines Chambers of Commerce. For additional information, please call 847-879-6400 or visit www.dpoe.com.


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I'm sure a lot of you have heard about all the various monthly subscription boxes, where you pay a set amount of money per month and you get a box filled with carefully selected goodies, whether it's beauty products, jewelry, eco-friendly products, snacks, nail polishes, clothing, or other fun things.
I've been tempted to sign up for every single subscription box that I've come across (because who doesn't like surprises in their mailbox every month?) but I'm always afraid I won't like the products they send, or I just take a look inside my makeup drawer and realize how many unopened samples are sitting there unused.
It wasn't until I came across petiteBox that I really became interested. They are a brand new monthly subscription service for pregnant ladies and new moms, founded by successful European beauty box brand GlossyBox. I love that the boxes focus as much on pampering mom as it is on nurturing babies, which I had not seen before!
Each box comes with 4-7 carefully curated products picked especially for the stage the mommy/baby is in, so pregnant mothers will receive pregnancy-specific items, and the boxes for 3-month old babies would have different products than the boxes for 10-month old babies. They cater to the exact stage that mother and baby are in, ranging from 17 weeks pregnant to babies up to 12 months old. All you have to do is enter in your due date or your child's birthday when you sign up.
Even though I'm currently pregnant (due date is a month away!) I was graciously sent a 2-month old baby box to test out and review. The box itself was so pretty, and all the products that were included were things that I would actually use! No useless samples to stuff in my makeup drawer :)
Included in the two-month baby box were:
MD Moms Baby Silk cleansining towelettes: I've seen these at the store before but are too high-end for my frugal budget, so it's great to be able to try them out. I'm saving them for when baby comes.
Two MAM pacifiers: P used this brand of pacifiers everyday until he was 6 months old, so I'm familiar with the quality of these, and it's funny that they were on my to-buy-before-baby-arrives list, so I'm glad I can cross that off.
Angel Dear frog blankie: soooo soft!
Earth Friendly Baby organic bubble bath: P already tried it out and here is his review: "Oooooh lot of bubbles! Bubbles smell like lemon!"
Weleda face products (cleansing lotion, facial cream, and day cream): I've already tried them all out and I love them. Super hydrating and fragrance-free.
The value of the products was much more than the cost of the box ($25 per month which includes shipping, but if you sign up for 3 or 6 month subscription, you can get a discount), and they are all high-end products that are unique and useful.
Also included in the box was a product card explaining every item, as well as a "Handbook" that has a ton of tips and how-tos for the specific stage your baby is in. They really put a lot of thought into each box!
Overall I loved my petiteBox and can't wait to sign up for a regular subscription. It's so nice to be able to get a surprise in the mailbox once a month for you AND baby. And of course, you can cancel your subscription at any time. I highly recommend them!
Oh and Mother's day is coming up, and a petiteBox subscription would be a wonderful gift for expecting mothers or new moms *HINT HINT, HUSBAND* :)
petiteBox was nice enough to let me give away one petiteBox to a Blue Paper Lanterns reader! If you're not pregnant or a new mom, a petiteBox would be a wonderful gift for an expecting friend or a new mom :)
To enter, just follow petiteBox on twitter (@petiteBoxus) and leave a comment here stating who the petiteBox would be for and which box (pregnancy or a new baby from one to 12 months) you'd pick.
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Giveaway is open to readers with US mailing addresses, and will end at noon PST on Tuesday April 17, 2012. The randomly picked winner from all eligible entries will have 48 hours to respond to my email before I pick a new one. Good luck!
Oh, and P loved the petiteBox too and brought all his toys over to come see what was inside. "WHAT'S DIS THING, MOMMY??"
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Former Jeffersonville High School basketball star Darryl L. Baker Jr. was arrested Sunday for assaulting a juvenile female relative, according to a police report.
Baker, 19, Jeffersonville — who holds the JHS basketball single season scoring record — was arrested about 6 p.m. Sunday after Jeffersonville Police Department officers responded to Riverside Elementary School for a juvenile who had been involved in an assault.
When police arrived to the school, the 15-year-old girl was found with a swollen lip and blood on her shirt. The child told police she received the injuries from Baker striking her in the face.
One of the officers then went to Baker's home where the alleged assault occurred and spoke with him. Baker told police the girl had been disrespectful to her grandmother, and "he was no longer going to stand for it."
He told police he had left the shower to confront the girl, and she began approaching him in an aggressive manner.
Baker said he used an open-hand strike to push her away.
He said the child struck him several times, but he did not show any signs of being assaulted, police reported.
Baker has been preliminarily charged with class A misdemeanor battery. He was released from the Michael L Becher Correctional Complex on his own recognizance.
The time of Baker's upcoming court hearing had not been posted at Clark County courts' online records as of press time.
Police at the school suspected the girl was under the influence of alcohol and administered a portable breath test, for which she returned a .095 blood-alcohol concentration.
After the girl's mother and grandmother arrived to the school, police began to place the child in custody for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, which led to a physical altercation with the girl.
The girl used "extreme force" while resisting arrest and began screaming that she not be taken to jail, according to the police report.
Police forced the child to the ground, where she continued to physically resist two arresting officers.
" ... she began to bang her head onto the concrete, screaming she did not want to live anymore," according to the police report.
She was taken from the school property to Clark Memorial Hospital because of her intoxication and for a psychiatric evaluation.
The child's grandmother told police, she saw Baker "pop [the child] in the mouth" earlier in the family's home, according to the police report.
The grandmother also said that Baker was just standing up for her, and didn't feel it was right he should be in trouble.
Last season, Baker averaged 23.4 points per game as a senior and earned a spot on The Associated Press All-State second team. He was the News and Tribune's player of the year.
Baker committed to Lamar University in Texas in the spring, but three months later changed his mind and announced he would attend a Texas junior college.
On Monday, his mother said he now plans to attend Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Ill., starting in January.
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Former Jeffersonville High School basketball star Darryl L. Baker Jr. was arrested Sunday for assaulting a juvenile female relative, according to a police report.
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The wife of , including a Bellevue massage therapist in August, filed for separation, according to the Seattle Times.
Jennifer Grant, who is a supervising assistant city attorney for the city of Seattle, filed the petition in Snohomish County, according to the Times. They have two children together and he has a son from a previous relationship, according to the Times.
Jennifer Grant was reassigned by the Seattle City Attorney's office to work unrelated to courtroom prosecutorial work. According to court documents she moved her husband's Honda Pilot from near the massage therapy center where he was arrested and parked it a mile away from their home.
Several massage therapists identified Danford Grant in a series of rapes this year, including an attack of a Bellevue massage therapist and the rape of a Shoreline massage therapist at her home.
A cashier at a massage therapy location also reported that she was raped by Grant after his initial arrest.
Grant was arrested after a massage therapist in Seattle reported a sexual assault by a customer, and Seattle police arrested him after other employees at the massage therapy center tried to detain him.
That incident came less than a month after an Aug. 28 attack, in which a Bellevue massage therapist told police she was sexually assaulted at knifepoint, Bellevue police reported.
Grant is a longtime attorney who has practiced in the Seattle area, including getting a master of laws degree from the University of Washington in 1996 an focusing on employment litigation in the Seattle City Attorney's Office from 1996 to 2000, according to his Linked In profile. Grant became one of the named shareholders of Bailey Grant Onsager earlier this year, according to the law firm's website.
Danford Grant is being monitored on electronic-home detention and with a $1 million bail.
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Reccently I have not been sticking to my scheduled routine.
I started doing sets of weighted pull ups with wide and medium grip.
This has helped me when returning to the gym and doing my program where
I left off. I strongly reccomend going on a pull up binge!!!!
I had been DC for the last 9 months or so. I enjoyed it, and got stronger on it, but found the working each bodypart twice in a short period really thrashed my joints. I know didn't cruise long enough, and that probably hurt my DC experience. Now I am back to a push/pull/leg 3 day a week split. Still fairly low volumes with as much weight as I can handle. Increased the intensity a bit with the occasional drop set. Trying to decide what to do next...
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I think this is possibly the all-time best response on WBB. - Jorge Sanchez
"you're an animal eat like one damn it!" - Wikked1
"Now we're finally getting to the chicken or the egg question," I grinned. "Did I eat all that food because my size gives me more of an appetite, or did I get to be this big because I've been forcing myself to eat like this for years?"
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i knew you were a beast but not that kinda of a beast that eats grown men and children.. lilmase
I use something roughly based off of Mike Tuchscherer's Reactive Training Systems. It's a good mix and some of his finer points in the book have been great so far.
What is elite?
"Those who work the hardest often complain the least." -anonymous
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
Currently, SS and TM/Crossfit/OLY Lifting hybrid.
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bench - 245 x 2
squat - 315 x 5
dl- 355 x 1
goal - Bigger Faster Stronger
I use the Westside principles to a great degree, but with lower volume and a bit more of a bodybuilding emphasis.
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Sheiko/Russian peaking cycles depending on where I am in training. If I'm offseason I'm doing Sheiko, if I'm coming up to a comp then I'll either run the sheiko designed for peaking or the 9 week russian peaking.
I add in olympic lifts once or twice a week.
Raw 220/105kg lifter
Best comp lifts:
Best gym lifts
If I had a Crossfit gym near me you could bet your ass I'd being doing the best workout program on the planet!
But since I don't I have to stick with swim, bike, run, lift.
I was sick with h1n1 for a couple weeks but now that I'm all better I decided to switch routines. I started Dave's VIF Mass Building Program this week. http://www.muscleandstrength.com/wor...g-program.html
Pretty excited about it.
I lift each exercise as heavy as possible while still being able to complete 2 work sets for a minimum of 5 reps (except where noted). Each time I try to do a little bit more than the time before (progressive overload). That could be adding some weight to the bar or getting one extra rep.
I lift M/W/F. Obviously I only do 3 of the 4 each week.
Day 1:
Bench Press
Dumbbell Military Press
Wide-grip pull-up (weighted) 2X8
Barbell Row
Dumbbell Curl
DumbbellTricep Extension (lying flat on bench)
Day 2:
Squat (2X5 followed by 1X20).
Stiff-legged Deadlift
Barbell Shrug
Reverse Wrist Curl (2X12)
Weighted Side-Bend Sit-ups on a 45-degree Roman Chair
Day 3:
Incline Bench Press
Barbell Standing Military Press
Close-grip Pull-ups (weighted) 2X8
1-arm dumbbell Rows
Barbell Curl
Close-Grip Bench Press
Day 4:
Captains Chair (2X10) - No Momentum; I hold my legs out straight for 2 seconds each rep)
Seated Calf Raises (2X10)
Wrist Curls (2X12)
1-Legged Squats (Pistols) - (2X10)
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My Journal
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
I just do what feels good, right now I am doing sets of 12 on my lifts. I lift Chest-Mon. Back-Tues. Legs-Thurs. Arms-Fri.
My Journal
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
I use a simple routine, doing basic weight movements there times per week.
warmup, include abdomen exercise, knee bends, shoulder warm up
seated press
bent row
calf raise
Abdominal exercise in the morning with limbering and stretching and either strands or Indian clubs to get my body warmed up for the day.


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Lunar New Year Celebration at Flushing Town Hall with the Momenta Quartet and Min Xiao-Fen
The Momenta Quartet--praised by the Washington Post for "an extraordinary musical experience" and by the New York Times for their "diligence, curiosity and excellence"--brings to the Flushing Town Hall a program welcoming the Lunar New Year. The quartet's extensive and versatile personal repertoire includes over 60 world premieres and countless works dedicated to them; foremost among these is Jason Kao Hwang's lush "If We Live in Forgetfulness, We Die in a Dream" (2011), inspired by a Zen quotation. Looking further to the East, Momenta will join forces with Min Xiao-Fen, "pipa player extraordinaire" (Chicago Tribune), for Tan Dun's dramatic Pipa Concerto (1999). Min Xiao-Fen will also perform two of her own originally-composed solo works. To round out the program, Momenta presents a masterpiece of the chamber music canon, Claude Debussy's riveting String Quartet.
Admission is $15 general, $10 members/seniors/students with ID.
137-35 Northern Boulevard
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Open Thread: Is 'Vertigo' Really the Greatest Movie Ever Made?
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By All Hands
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---- — Gloucester's holiday tree has arrived safe and sound after being brought to Kent Circle this week by Brent "Ringo" Tarr and St. Peter's Fiesta Committee President Joe Novello.
But this year's return trip, with tree in tow, didn't come without a few shaky moments when the tree — that's right the tree, not the drivers — met some resistance coming through U.S. Customs.
In keeping with tradition, Tarr and Novello went to Nova Scotia to pick up Gloucester's tree from its sister community last week, and began the trek back to New England with the donated spruce. Meanwhile, a city of Boston group had gone to Nova Scotia to collect the Hub's spruce as well, and both arrived, by coincidence, at Customs at the same time.
Boston checked its tree through first, with certification that it was a spruce. But when Tarr tried to bring Gloucester's tree across the border, paperwork from Shelbourne had just listed the tree as a fir, and Customs officials questioned its identity.
"Evidently, different firs can carry some different kinds of bugs," Tarr related, and that had thrown up a few proverbial Customs red flags. Thankfully, however, the tree was confirmed as a spruce as well, and Tarr and Novello, after a delay, were on their way.
Gloucester's tree was loaded into place at Kent Circle Friday, ready to be decorated today. The tree will be lit for the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 25, as the climax to Gloucester's annual Santa Parade.
In the meantime, Tarr said, the Kent Circle Christmas Tree Committee is seeking donations to help with the cost of lights and decorations. Anyone who can help may send a check to the committee, care of 18 Timberview Drive, Gloucester 01930.
Schooner vane back in place
The schooner weathervane that sits atop City Hall is back in place atop the clock tower after undergoing an accelerated repair job Friday.
According to Mayor Carolyn Kirk, one the "sails" on the weathervane — modeled after the schooner Elsie and donated to the city by Cape Ann Savings Bank in 1989 literally broke away from its base during one of the recent storms. So, on Friday, Craig Herrman, the architect working in Gorton's production line expansion, had workers from Chelmsford Crane Service shift the crane to City Hall to lower it from the building.
Meanwhile, Campbell Construction, the company working on the ongoing City Hall restoration, had made a special basket to protect and hold the weathervane and crew, and they welded the sail back into place in the City Hall parking lot – then hoisted the schooner back up and into place.
"It was remarkable — just remarkable," said Kirk.
Meet the Chiefs II
Building upon the positive reaction to a similar event held in Magnolia last month, the Magnolia Library and Community Center is promoting another Gloucester "Meet the Chiefs Night," with this one set for Monday Nov. 26 and hosted by the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church at Middle and Church streets.
The program is aimed at giving residents the chance to meet city Police Chief Leonard Campanello and Fire Chief Eric Smith, each of whom has been hired this year.
Organizer Jamie O'Hara, who also volunteers with Gloucester's Citizens for Public Safety, said that both chiefs will be on hand to explain the operations of their departments, and to field questions from residents.
The event will be held in the UU church basement, and is free and open to the public.
Saluting GHS students
Seniors Nathan S. Frontiero and Pauline Allison Cruz were presented top student awards at Gloucester High School this week, recognizing them as the school's highest achieving students through their averages at the end of their junior year.
Frontiero was presented the College Women's Club of Cape Ann Award for having the top score and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' certificate of academic excellence during the school's annual Sawyer Medal ceremonies, while Cruz was presented the Harvard Book Prize for having the second highest score at the end of her junior year. Superintendent of Schools Richard Safier presented the superintendents' certificate, while GHS Principal Erik Anderson presented the other two honors.
Also, a total of 14 GHS students were recognized as recipients of the annual Sawyer Medals, presented each year to the those who posted the top cumulative grade scores from their previous years in high school or O'Maley Middle School.
Sawyer Medal recipients were:
Class of 2013 — Nicholas Paul Miles and Hannah Marilyn Sweet.
Class of 2014 — Wyatt Wheeler Ronan and Autumn Brooke Zubricki.
Class of 2015 — Matthew David Ciaramitaro, Tina Teresa LoGrande, Melanie Gene MacDonald, Aaron David Mackert and Morey Taylor Ronan.
Class of 2016 — Michael Cody, Matilda Grow, Karina Keenan, Noah Stevens, Hannah Zuidema.
Hive rocks
for a cause
Cape Ann musicians will perform at The Hive at 11 Pleasant St. in Gloucester from 4 p.m to midnight this Sunday in a benefit for the Rockaways, the New York coastal community devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
Admission is free, but cash donations will be gratefully accepted. All proceeds will be donated to effective relief organizations already on the ground in the Rockaways.
Musicians scheduled to play as of Thursday include Bradley Royds, the BFs, the Honky Tonk Women, Just Like Newman, the Buckners, Ron Schrank, Inge Berge and Guy Zacardi. Many more are expected to appear; a complete listing will be posted at gimmesound.com as Sunday approaches.
Pedals, Pipes and Pizza
The American Guild of Organists, which works to educate a new generation of performers with its Young Organists Initiative programs, recently hosted its Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza event, which drew three youngsters from Cape Ann to the "hallowed halls of ivy."
On Veterans Day, three youngsters from Cape Ann crossed Harvard Yard on their way to the Memorial Church where, under the masterful Christian Lane, associate organist of Harvard University, they would investigate four of Harvard's organs. The students were Sofie Moulton, a fifth grader at Rockport Elementary, Jett , a seventh grader at the O'Maley School and Katherine Bevins, a fifth grader at the Beeman School, both studying organ with Kathleen Adams.
The organs visited were the new C. B. Fisk Opus 139, built in Gloucester and inaugurated in April, the refurbished 1929 E. M. Skinner instrument in Appletom Chapel, the Klop one-manual portative organ, and the Flentrop organ in Adolphus Busch Hall (the Germanic Museum at Harvard).
Honored veteran
The flag at the Veterans' Center will fly this week in honor of World War II veteran Arnold Howard Lowe. Born Dec. 30, 1924, he entered the U.S. Navy on Oct. 27, 1942.
The aviation metalsmith first class served with the U.S. Pacific Fleet; the U.S. Navy escort aircraft carriers USS Fanshaw Bay (CVE-70) received five battle stars, USS White Plains (CVE-66), received five battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.
He served on the Mariana and Palau Islands, the Solomon Islands, the Philippines, during the Battle of Samar, and Leyte Gulf.
Lowe was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with six Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars, the American Theater Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Star, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was discharged Jan. 27, 1946, and died March 11, 2009.
The flag was requested to fly in his honor by his daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Albert Centner of Manchester.
Anyone wishing to fly a flag in honor of a deceased veteran can call the Office of Veterans' Services at 978-281-9740.


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Lake Zurich Police charged a 21-year-old Wheeling man with three felony counts of aggravated battery in the according to Commander David Bradstreet.
Maxwell S. Younger, of 699 Cherrywood Dr. Wheeling, was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, aggravated battery in a public place and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The charges are class 3 felonies and are punishable by two to five years in a state penitentiary. Younger's bond was set at $50,000. He is in custody of the Lake County Sheriff, said Bradstreet.
Younger invoked his 5th amendment rights and did not provide police with information regarding the incident, Bradstreet said.
The crime appears to be random. Bradstreet said they spoke to the 21-year-old victim who said he did not know the offender and the stabbing occurred after a confrontation in the parking lot.
Bradstreet said Younger has no prior police record. Police are still investigating the incident and are still interested in speaking to another person who may have been involved, Bradstreet said.
See: Lake Zurich Police Have Stabbing Suspect in Custody.
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One example was his response to a question about whether President Obama loves his country. Perry said the questioner would have to ask Obama--which left the impression that Perry has doubts about the president's patriotism.
Another example came yesterday, when Perry called global warming "a scientific theory that has not been proven and from my perspective is more and more being put into question." This brought derision from John Weaver, a senior adviser to GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman. "We're not going to win a national election if we become the anti-science party," Weaver told the Washington Post.
His biggest gaffe was his comment that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke might be guilty of "treasonous" behavior for how he is handling economic policy. "If this guy prints more money between now and the election," Perry said in Iowa, "I don't know what y'all would do to him in Iowa, but we --we would treat him pretty ugly down in Texas. Printing more money to play politics at this particular time in American history is almost treacherous--or treasonous in my opinion." [See a collection of political cartoons on the economy.]
This received criticism in many media outlets, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and the Christian Science Monitor, and from a variety of television pundits.
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Rove is right. Perry isn't just talking for Texans anymore. He might get a pass for indiscreet or over-the-top comments back home, but not on the national stage as he seeks America's highest office.
"He could be the candidate of the year or he could be the flavor of the month," says a former adviser to President Ronald Reagan. "He'll now be put under the microscope and we'll have the answer a month from now."


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2010 Cadillac SRX Noises
The recall I was able to find referenced a spark knock. The ping type noise I am experiencing occurs only on the initial startup, and between ten and fifteen miles per hour. The noise returns only if I shut the engine off and restart it. I was told that this is the ABS module doing a self check, but I've never experienced this on any other GM products. I was hoping they would replace the ABS module, but apparently this is not an option.
vxgurl Posts: 1Okay... we have read about the rear thumping sound associated with the gas tank when there is 3/4 to 1/2 tank full. We have two more noises that are driving us crazy.
#1 As someone is seated in the front passenger seat, buckled up, with every stop and start of the car there is a most annoying creaking sound. At close inspection we have found that the seat belt attached to the middle console is making the sound. Of course, it creaks only when someone is buckled up nice and tight.
#2 This is a newer sound and was mentioned by a member here on this thread. We are hearing a rattle coming from either the driver's side back hatch or roof or side panel. Like something is loose though at close inspection we cant figure out what it is.
Does anyone have these problems?
In addition to the noisy struts, I now notice a sound when first taking off. The noise reminds me of our local tornado sirens. It is a whinning sound that seems to get louder when speed is increased. I notice it while driving in town when accelerating. I don't seem to notice it once I get past 35 mph. Any one else? Any ideas?
nativesrx Posts: 1So I bought a used 2010 SRX Luxury Edition from a dealer in Brookfield, WI. I have had so many issues with my SRX since purchasing it about a month and half ago. The SRX I bought was a corporate vehicle before I bought it. The first day I purchased it the xenon headlight burned out. I brought the vehicle back the same day I purchased it to get what I thought would be an easy fix. I waited in an hour and ten minutes for the service advisor to come back and tell me that they had in fact confirmed my headlight had malfunctioned. I was told that the headlights are expensive and they don't carry the part in-stock and I would have to leave it over the weekend so the part can be ordered. This was completely unacceptable. I traded in a BMW 3 Series and was used to the service quality with BMW which the Cadillac dealership does not offer. I initially offered a Chevy Malibu as my loaner car from Enterprise. I gave them a $40,000 car and they wanted to put me in a car that was not even comparable. They finally found a DTS that disgusting and smelled like smoke.
After having the headlight replaced the same issue occurred two days after getting it back. To which the service advisor told me that they replaced the bulb and now got permission from GM to change the actually unit that controls the xenon headlight. This appears to have fixed the problem.
The driver side door has always had an issue where it sounds like it doesn't seal up and there is a high pitched noise that comes from it at highways speeds. This issue has yet to be resolved. I have also experienced the front strut issue and have been waiting for the part to come in as it is on back order. This is week number three. The service advisor is bringing in a wind specialist to look at the driver side door at the same time they address the strut issue.
I also have been experiencing the same creaking noise from the driver side hatch and can't figure out where its coming from. The last issue I have noticed lately is a draft that appears to be coming from under the driver seat. It is so bad that my legs actually get cold and I am forced to have the heat directed to my feet so they stay warm. If you put your hand by the underside of the seat you can feel breeze coming from under it. Its very weird and getting really annoying. I have not talked with the dealership about this issue yet, but will bring it up on my next visit. Has anyone else experienced the draft issue under their seat?
I have been very disappointed in my decision to move from BMW to Cadillac. I had heard good things about them and GM has been doing a great job of talking about them being such a great luxury brand. I guess I expected more from Cadillac and they did not deliver. I'm very disappointed in GM. Maybe its just the SRX.
Oh yes, and the rainsensing windshield wipers didn't work, which the dealership diagnosed as a faulty module... Not to add one more thing to the list.... Sad that I am just wondering what will be next.
rondakay Posts: 1Hi there. I am having the exact same problem with my 2010 SRX. I also live in the Midwest, Illinois to be exact. I've taken my car in now 3 times to the dealership and they heard the noise one morning, but since treat me like I'm crazy and questioned me, and said they have no idea. I'm so furious about this! I consider this to be completely unacceptable for a Cadillac. I'm relieved to hear I'm not alone, but hate it that you're having the same problem. However, now I have a place to start when I take it to another Cadillac dealership this week. Thought I'd try a different one this time. Thanks.
bolbim33 Posts: 1Yes, i have the same problem. on trace 1 or 2, it just stops. It almost seems like it gets possessed. it stops, the whole infotainment shuts down, the screen goes up and down, and starts up again. Oh well, big wow. i could live with that. however, yesterday, the system went crazy! It screen just started going up and down up and down up and down. i couldn't stop it. turned off the car, and when i turn it back on, it does it again, up and down up and down. it's so distracting i can barely drive the car. this car is biggest piece of crap, ever! can't believe we paid $40k+ for this piece of crap. excuse the language, but i am so frustrated with cadillac. I have a gas tank issue. I get the squeaks and creaks that others are talking about. my glove compartment wouldn't close. my door handles squeak. it just a big piece of crap. I wish there was something that innocent customers can do. I seriously want to return this car. it is such a headache.
Yeah, I hear you. I never would have expected this from a $ 47,000 Cadillac. I did have the infotainment issue corrected. The dealer did a "software update." The dealer also removed the protective plastic on the screen and put a scratch in the screen. I am very disappointed with the vehicle. I too am distracted with all the noises. My latest issue is with the strut mounts. The issue is really noticable with the colder weather. I have been to my local dealer 4 times and have gotten no satisfaction. The dealer whom I bought the new vehicle from is 530 miles away, but is aware of the issue and willing to fix it. I don't have time to drive there though. I guess I should have listened to one of the salesman when he said the SRX was a Saturn Vue rebadged as a Cadillac. See my video below regarding the noisy strut mounts and annoying whining sound.
We have an early 2010 SRX with about 4500 miles on it. In the last few months I started to notice a purring noise from the transmission. It sort of sounds like a loud hard drive from a laptop. Since the SRX is otherwise quiet, this is super annoying. If you step on the gas, the rpms go up and so do the revs and the noise. It's like hitting the hardrive faster, the pitch goes up. For a luxury vehicle this is very annoying. A Honda or similar car is more quiet.
I am sure that this noise was not present when we bought the car.
It happens ad idle and only if you go over maybe 35 will the other noises from the road, wind and engine finally outdo the tranny noise.
Otherwise we really like the car. But this noise makes me almost hate the car. I have had visitors that I showed the car to wondering what that noise is.
I hope the tranny goes kaput and we get a new one.
In the meanwhile, how many have this noise?
I posted earlier saying it maybe coming from the tranny, but I just opened the hood and it seems to be coming from the side of the engine.
The noise sounds like a hard drive, really annoying and the pitch goes up when the engine revs up. Someone said it could be due to a engine belt that's too tight. I can't tell.
We have had guests in the car and they usually say: "we really like your car, but that noise is very annoying".
When we bought the car, it was very quiet. After a couple thousand of miles or so, it started.
I called the dealer and the service guy said that if it's not a broken part then they can't do anything and we would have to pay for the inspection. GM has to officially come up with an answer and a recall or a fixit before the dealer will take care of it, or even look at it at no charge.
Anyway, that's what they said.
I am going to contact GM next.
Dear, gmcustsvc/GM socialmedia person,
what do you recommend? Can you check with HQ if they've heard about this and if there is such a thing as a belt too tight?
dbs0026 Posts: 1So the suspension pretty much sucks on the SRX, I am convinced that this vehicle has the same suspension as a 20 year old buick! The Cadillac should just glide across the road, you should float when driving it. This 2010 we have rides rougher than the Superduty that I drive!
The gas tank? god where to begin on that one, sounds like I am hauling a load of water in a tank in the rear seat! Horrible, horrible design ! Yet GM is suppose to be working on a redesign to fix this by end of 2011, talk about being on the ball!
I have contacted gm cust. service, opened a BBB case and a case with the attorney general. Maybe someone wants to buy a used POS 2010 SRX? looks sharp, just makes ungodly noises for spending close to $50k!
stever YooperlandPosts: 39,971Does your gas tank make the thumping noise too? And does it happen just at certain gas levels in the tank?
Usually it's a slosh, and manufacturers put baffles in the tank to mask that sound. I don't know what GM is going to do about a thump.
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neverbuyasrx Posts: 2I purchased a 2010 SRX from Central Chevrolet in Jonesboro, AR. I have had the SRX back to the dealership over 4 times now. The dealership will not address the problem. Have contacted Cadillac Customer Service. They will not resolve the rear noise issue. Cadillac states they do not have a fix ... but are working on it. Have requested for Cadillac to give me a realistic time they will have the vehicle repaired or puchase the car back. They will not give me a fix date. Very disappointed with Cadillac and the Central Chevrolet in Jonesboro, AR. Not acceptable quality.
Have filled a lemon law claim with the Arkanasas Better Business Bureau. Now waiting for arbitration on this issue with Cadillac. Cadillac's approach is to give you the run around and not address its poor quality. I recommend for anyone reading this to not purchase any Cadillac...especially a 2010 SRX. I have changed dealerships to Glen Sain in Paragould Arkansas. Initial service call has been polite and responsive.
Will advise soon on outcome of Lemon Law Application. Recommend for other owners to take the same action.


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I always try to judge a book by whether it sticks with me after I'm done.
Do I remember most of what happened during the story? Do I feel for the characters? Did it have an impact on me?
In all of the categories, I have to say that "Fifty Shades of Grey" did all of these things.
So, my verdict from a male point of view is the first installment in E. L. James' trilogy is a good book worth reading.
I can't recommend it to everyone because its overall subject matter might be disturbing to some folks. Parts of it were for me.
I'm not sure my reaction is typical of most men. I didn't read "Fifty Shades" as a husband, father or grandfather. I read it as a writer who has written manuscripts himself.
The book overcame some mediocre writing with a unique plot intertwined with interesting characters. In a book or movie, all I want is a good story. The subject matter doesn't weigh that heavily in my decision making. The film or novel can be about war, romance or adventure. It doesn't matter. A good story is a good story.
The sex-related scenes in "Fifty Shades" aren't for the faint-hearted, to be sure. However, there isn't an overabundance of them and they fit in with the story. They are an intricate part of the plot. They reveal something about both main characters.
Again, the most interesting aspect of the book to me was the relationship between Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. He is a disturbed, powerful and charming man and she is a funny, likable, vulnerable woman. Both are making questionable choices and you follow along with interest.
The book has a powerful ending that intentionally leaves you hanging.
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CSIA adds new members
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) added 13 integrator members from three different continents and six different countries.
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) announced the following companies have recently joined the association, become certified, or become recertified.
New integrator members include:
- Broughton Technology Consultants LLC, Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Burrow Global Services LLC, Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Custom Automation Inc., Mesa, Ariz., U.S.
- EleMech Inc., Aurora, Ill., U.S.
- Eramosa Engineering Inc., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- INDEFF Group, Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Ingenieria Avanzada de Colombia Ltda, Bogota, Colombia
- NewBotic Corporation, Thompson, Conn., U.S.
- Nexon Automation SA de CV, Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico
- Sahoma Controlware, LLC, Oklahoma City, Okla., U.S.
- Searchlight, LLC, Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.
- Silver Lake Systems & Design, Rincon, Ga., U.S.
- Transcode International Technologies Limited, Hunzenschwil, Aargau, Switzerland
New partners include:
- Festo, Hauppauge, N.Y., U.S.
- InduSoft, Inc., Austin, Texas, U.S.
- Productividad en el Origen, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Saginaw Control & Engineering, Inc., Saginaw, Mich., U.S.
- Tatsoft, LLC, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Newly certified members are:
- M.C. Dean/CIM Automation Systems, Dulles, Va., U.S.
- Polytron Inc., Duluth, Ga., U.S.
The following members recently became recertified:
- Bachelor Controls Inc., Sabetha, Kan., U.S.
- Martin Control Systems Inc., Dublin, Ohio, U.S.
- M.C. Dean / CIM Automation Systems, Harrisonburg, Va., U.S.
- M.C. Dean / CIM Automation Systems, Johnson City, Tenn., U.S.
- M.C. Dean / CIM Automation Systems, Richmond, Va., U.S.
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Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami, Fla.
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Draft projection: fourth or fifth round
Lowdown: Vernon has the body of a quality pass rusher. But he's very raw and entered the draft a year early, before getting the chance to develop his skills. He was caught up in Miami's booster scandal last fall and was suspended for the first six games for accepting about $1,200 in benefits from booster Nevin Shapiro. (Seven other Hurricanes were suspended, too.) He managed 1.5 sacks in the final six games. As a sophomore in 2010, he had six sacks, 3.5 of them coming against Florida A&M. He also had 10.5 tackles for loss. The fact he left Miami early while still so green will have scouts wondering about his "stick-to-itveness." Still, his good initial burst and long arms (33 inches) make him an intriguing prospect. He ran a pretty good 40 time (4.80) at the combine. He had a broad jump of 10 feet, 2 inches, fourth best at his position. He has the tools to succeed in the NFL. But he's a projection because of his limited production.
Vernon on the suspension: "I was in high school and the person who recruited me introduced me to Nevin Shapiro. I met with him on three occasions, and when he got incarcerated he said I took benefits from him. That's what happened. that's what got me six games."
On declaring for the draft: "I played solid games, and after the season I just told my parents I'm leaving. I just had confidence in myself; I knew I was ready, I knew I had the right skill set."
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Man on the street: Circle theory
Date: July 29, 2009
by: Maggie Pahos | Observer intern
Question: What is your opinion on installing roundabouts along the bayfront?
Donald Barney
"Those things are a pain-in-the-butt. But they seem to make the town look friendlier and more social. They are prestigious looking and pretty. Personally, I get lost, but I like them because they make the town look unique."
Randy Hill, Petals on Palm Ave.
"I think that would be a good idea. Some say no, some say yes. Think about the one near Anna Maria Island — that seems to be working. As long as people are safe. It does save a traffic light."
Paul Passerat
"I'm European and I'm all for it. It is not dangerous like people say. On the contrary, it's very safe. Look at St. Armands — it works perfectly."
Frank Creaturo, Creaturo Studio Gallery
"I think it'll give a good look and help with traffic, if it's done right."
Corie Grelle
"I hate roundabouts. I say no. They're confusing."
Trez Cole, Golden Apple Dinner Theatre
"Roundabouts work in certain situations, but not at Five Points. There is too much large-truck traffic for them to work efficiently here."
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"I'm not sure how that affects pedestrians — how do they get across? That is the question I have, because I like to walk down there."
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Don't judge 'deadbeats'
Regarding "Confessions of a conservative 'deadbeat' " by David Bozeman (July 9 Point of View): I hear ya!
I am a single, 55-year-old female who has just moved back in with her mother because I have not been able to get a job. Unemployment benefits gone. Retirement funds – already spent! Health insurance – what is that? This is the second time that I've been out of a job in the last four years after a history of always having long employment periods. It's not just the conservatives who think we're deadbeats! There are those people who really do not have a clue what this unemployment or even underemployment thing is like. And if you're 45 or older, it's really tough.
I have applied for so many jobs that I can't even tell you about all of them. I'm either overqualified, not qualified enough, didn't use right keywords in my cover letter and resume so it went into "the black hole."
I love working. I love helping others. I want to work. Unless you've walked in my shoes, don't judge me.
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