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If you're unsure about whether we need some sort of national health care, maybe George Bernard Shaw can persuade you. He prefaced his forward-thinking 1906 comedy The Doctor's Dilemma with an 88-page treatise arguing for socialized medicine and against using animals for research. The play focuses on a doctor named Ridgeon who's discovered a cure for consumption. The trouble is medical resources are scarce, so he can only cure one patient. The good doctor has to choose between a talented artist who's also a lowlife (though he's got a lovely wife who has caught the doctor's eye) and a good, honest doctor who takes care of the poor. You might think it's easy to predict how things will turn out, but keep in mind Shaw didn't put much faith in the medical profession. See The Doctor's Dilemma at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Through October 3. Main Street Theater, 2540 Times. For information, call 713-524-6706 or visit www.mainstreettheater.com. $26 to $40.
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- Release Date: Sep 29, 2006
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Jun 11, 2011Let's face it. Pixar and Dreamworks Animation are still both the kings of CGI animations (Pixar's movies weren't bad. However, only one CGI movie from Dreamworks was bad, but some of their films turned out to be as good as Pixar's films). However, year after year, in the middle of the 2000s, other CGI animation studios tried to cash in by releasing their own CGI animated features. This is one of them and trust me, it was that bad and I was shocked to see that it was made by Roger Allers (director of Disney's The Lion King). (sigh) I'm going to talk about the plot first before I make my opinion and some of you already know what it was about.
Boog, a grizzly bear, lives in a perfect world with a park ranger named Beth. One day, he saves a deer named Elliot from a hunter and one night, he returns the favor by helping him escape from his owner. Realizing that Boog has reverted to his wild nature, she releases him in the woods before hunting season begins. Boog and Elliot make a bond not only for themselves but for the other animals in the forest as they rally them up to drive the hunters out of the forest.
This was the first CGI movie from Columbia Pictures and at their first try, they were unsuccessful. The characters were very annoying, the dialogue was just plain laughable, it had a lot of overused clichés and there were a lot of plot holes.
I will give Columbia Pictures credit for the CGI animation and art design, but they were overshadowed by a poorly written storyline, same old slapstick jokes, and really pathetic acting.
For the kids, it's worth watching, but as for others, it isn't. It's just a stupid CGI movie with no character and no plot at all. That is until it was followed by two sequels. Two sequels? Two sequels?! This clichéd, unfunny movie had two sequels?! Oh, goodie. I want to see how much they suck just like this one.
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Nov 19, 2011Open Season is a very funny animated comedy. There is enough charm and funny moments to make this worth watching. The story is okay, which is the only real weak point.
Oct 2, 2013Here we have a film that delivered very grand humour, as well as enhancing the moral of 'letting things go' a moral that is especially important for children. But while the humour and evidence of moral is elegant, the story itself is quite obtrusively cliché; for example the classic 'disagreement' between two protagonists was not given any spice here, which made me cringe.
Nonetheless, as long as you don't get disappointed by cliché, you'll enjoy this film and the humour it has to offer.… Expand
Mar 27, 2013Very humerus film with a mama's boy of a grizzly bear and an outcast of a deer. The plot and acting were done well, overflowing with laughter inducing punchlines.
Apr 23, 2013Whether it's cliche or not, this is a really good movie. when it comes to movies, I usually hate cliche movies, but this is an exception because this moral was explained in a different way, and they nailed jokes. 9/10
May 18, 2014Open Season is the average annoying kids movie with animals that talk. I found it to be one of those animated movies where all of the character motivations are ones you don't like, and it's one of those movies that you keep checking your watch to see when it will end.
Nov 13, 2013Open Season closes interest.
A likeable but somewhat empty tale of a bear and a buck. There is no astounding storyline, or incredible animation. From beginning to end Open Season leaves the door open but never looks inside.
The overfamiliar Open Season feels like just another CG 'toon in our 'toon-glutted times.
Little more than paint-by-numbers filmmaking, and it fails in the most important charge of any children's movie: to transport its young and impressionable audience to a world where anything is possible, rather than to one where everything's been thought of already.
On the plus side, Open Season enjoys a clear narrative, real rooting interest and good interspecies rapport. On the downside, there's a surfeit of cruel bunny-rabbit gags.


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When WWE abruptly had Seth Rollins turning on the Shield, they had to quickly put together things for his new character. The company came up with a new entrance theme song for him to use since it would not make sense for him to use the old one. Apparently, the song was not well received by management, so a new one has already been ordered for Rollins.
June 15, 2014
In a very touching display, Chris Masters did a tribute to the Ultimate Warrior, whose death rocked the world of professional wrestling earlier this month. While working an independent wrestling show in England, Masters dressed up as Ultimate Warrior, use his theme song, performed his trademark running entrance and even wrestled the same style.
April 28, 2014
A video of the new entrance for Cesaro, which features the new theme song that WWE created for him after he split from Zeb Colter and Jack Swagger to join Paul Heyman.
April 24, 2014
Since he was quite well known during his prime, the Ultimate Warrior has a special place in the heart of many people. Upon hearing about his death, millions of people were saddened. At various sporting events, including MLB and NHL games, the Ultimate Warrior theme song was played as a tribute to the fall WWE legend.
April 11, 2014
Through Facebook, Rev Theory announced that they would be performing at Wrestlemania 30, which has led to speculations that they will be doing the Randy Orton theme song live. WWE generally does not mind spending money on bringing in musical acts to perform live at their big pay per view because it makes it feel even more special than normal.
April 6, 2014
A video of a band in New Orleans playing the John Cena theme song as part of a Wrestlemania 30 celebration.
April 5, 2014
A rapper by the name of Consequences, who happens to be associated with Kanye West, has released a new song called Follow the Buzzards, which was inspired by Bray Wyatt. The WWE star, along with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, is featured on the album cover, and his theme song is sampled as well.
March 20, 2014
In a sign of how much the company wants to push Bray Wyatt at Wrestlemania 30, there are now talks that Mark Crozer could be brought into the pay per view to perform the Wyatt Family theme song live in New Orleans. While plans are changing on a daily basis backstage, Wyatt appears to be penciled in for a high profile match against John Cena.
February 9, 2014
Since it has been a while since he was starring in ECW and since he was never really a regularly featured performer in WWE, many fans have forgotten what entrance music Masato Tanaka utilized. In this video, you can hear the theme song that he utilized in ECW while he was feuding with Mike Awesome.
March 3, 2004
Another name that is going to be making a return to WWE in January is none other than Wade Barrett. His shoulders have healed up, well enough to where the former Intercontinental Champion is now able to lift some weights. Barrett needs a little bit of time in the gym, as his muscles have decreased a bit because he could not work out after the surgery. The belief is that he will be working Royal Rumble 2014.
November 18, 2014
Wade Barrett hasn't been on television in quite some time now because he suffered a shoulder injury during a match with Jack Swagger. He was recently up in Toronto, so he sought the help of Trish Stratus, a former WWE diva who now runs a successful yoga business. Barrett stated that the workout session with Trish helped his shoulder feel a bit better.
September 27, 2014
The downplaying of the Great Khali continues. WWE is doing some promotional work in India this week, and once again, the former world heavyweight champion was not chosen for the task of generating interest in his own country. Instead, WWE has sent Wade Barrett, a European star who is currently injured. The belief is that management will be severing ties with Khali once his contract expires because he is one of higher paid performers on the roster.
September 17, 2014
Patience isn't always a virtue in WWE. Wade Barrett was initially told by doctors that he would not be able to make his return to the ring until December. However, the company has a big tour of Europe in November. Since Barrett is viewed as a bit of a draw on that continent, WWE has started advertising his appearances. The belief is that Barrett will rush back from the injury to work those shows.
August 27, 2014
While many were afraid that the injury would cause him to lose his push, the fact that management has Wade Barrett scheduled to make an appearance at WWE Battleground 2014 is a good sign that the elevation will continue once he makes his return. The belief is that Barrett will be handing over the Intercontinental Championship to the winner of the battle royal, while planting the seeds for a future feud.
July 15, 2014
Thanks to an errant throw into the guard rail by Jack Swagger, Wade Barrett has underwent ligament reconstruction surgery. WWE is reporting that the operation went well and that Barrett is at home resting now. No official word yet on how long he will be gone, but rumors are floating that it will be for several months, which is why WWE stripped him of the Intercontinental Championship on Monday Night Raw this week.
July 2, 2014
Since Wade Barrett is injured and will require several months on the shelf, WWE decided to strip him of the Intercontinental Championship and put it on the line in a battle royal at Battleground 2014. Four names have been confirmed so far for the match. Kofi Kingston, Damien Sandow, Great Khali and Antonio Cesaro will be involved in that match. More is expected to be added through the next few weeks.
July 1, 2014
Over the last couple of months, Wade Barrett has been gaining momentum in WWE after receiving a little push. A lot of fans want to see him winning the gold at Money in the Bank 2014. However, the chances of that happening have decreased tremendously, as the Intercontinental Champion has suffered some sort of shoulder injury. Medical tests are still being ran, but rumors are strongly suggesting that WWE will pull him from the pay per view.
June 25, 2014
"It actually came from a joke. Cody Rhodes likes to tell a story that when he was a little kid he used to watch me wrestle. I'm slightly older than Cody, we're talking three years or something like that, but in his head I'm a really old man. I once walked into the locker room and he was telling the entire locker room that when he was a kid he was watching me wrestling as this character he made up named 'Bad News Barrett' who goes around giving out bad news to people. So we all laughed about it and forgot about it. Then I was invited on the JBL and Cole show and they said they wanted to use me on the show and asked if I had any ideas of what to do. So I said you know what, let's just do Bad News Barrett. I'll just turn up and give people bad news and then disappear. I got a really good response online and fans were loving the catch phrase 'I'm afraid I've got some bad news' and Vince McMahon saw it and thought it was the funniest thing he had ever seen. Next thing you know I'm on TV doing it." - Wade Barrett explaining how his new gimmick in WWE came ot be
June 16, 2014
At Payback 2014, Wade Barrett successfully defended the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Rob Van Dam after picking up the pin fall victory, thanks to the Bull Hammer. The performers placed some doubt in that finish when it appeared that Barrett had injured his arm while smashing into the corner post after RVD ducked away from the move outside the ring.
June 1, 2014
At one point in time, WWE had plans to put the Intercontinental Championship around the waist of Antonio Cesaro. However, those plans were dropped and the belt was given to Wade Barrett instead. Since management still wants to push Cesaro, there is a very good chance that he ends up capturing the United States Heavyweight Championship from Sheamus at Payback 2014 tomorrow night.
May 31, 2014
Since the company is hoping to build him back up to the main event level, Wade Barrett is expected to successfully retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship in his match against Rob Van Dam at Payback 2014. The former leader of Nexus will more than likely be fed another challenger next month as well. If things go as planned, he could be a future rival for Daniel Bryan.
May 27, 2014
Over the last couple of weeks, WWE fans have witnessed Wade Barrett winning the Intercontinental Championship and Sheamus winning the United States Heavyweight Championship. A big reason why WWE went that route is because of the upcoming tour of Europe, as both performers are still quite popular on that continent.
May 10, 2014
A video from Monday Night Raw of Wade Barrett defeating Big E Langston to capture the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
May 6, 2014
Over the last couple of weeks, Wade Barrett has picked up support from the audience thanks to his catchphrase. He also had a big fan backstage in Vince McMahon. Going into Extreme Rules 2014, the belief within WWE was that Barrett was all but guaranteed to win the IC title, especially since Big E Langston had very little to no momentum.
May 5, 2014
The first title change at Extreme Rules 2014 took place when Wade Barrett defeated Big E Langston to capture the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Barrett picked up the pin fall victory after delivering a running Bull Hammer finisher on Langston. A highlight of the pay per view was Langston spearing Barrett from the ring to the floor.
May 4, 2014
Initially, WWE was expected to give a big push to Big E Langston upon winning the Intercontinental Championship, but some things changed backstage and that never came to fruition. Since Langston has lost so much momentum over the last couple of months, WWE is seriously considering putting the IC title on the rising Wade Barrett at Extreme Rules 2014.
May 1, 2014
A video of the match between Wade Barrett and Rob Van Dam on Monday Night Raw to determine the new challenger for Big E Langston and the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules 2014.
April 30, 2014
One of the big reasons why Wade Barrett is receiving a push in WWE right now is because he has a strong supporter in Vince McMahon, who absolutely loves the Bad News Barrett gimmick. The character was shown to McMahon not too long ago, and he was the one that pushed for it to be brought to Monday Night Raw and Smackdown on a weekly basis.
April 28, 2014
With the pay per view just days away, there are some early predictions for Extreme Rules 2014 already. Many in the industry believe that Wade Barrett will take the IC title from Big E Langston because of the momentum that he has built up. A lot of people believe that Bray Wyatt will be given a win over John Cena to get some of his heat back. Almost no one believes that Kane will win the WWE title from Daniel Bryan.
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How expensive that emergency really is...
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An emergency room visit is something that nobody wants to encounter. That hospital visit is usually not for a positive reason and in some cases can (figuratively) cost people an arm and a leg! For patients who are insured, the cost of an emergency visit is significantly less than those who are uninsured.Read more
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Let me start by saying I am a huge tea drinker; I'm talking five or six cups a day. For all the coffee addicts out there whose java is more "their cup of tea", I can sympathize with you, the day just isn't the same without it! I love the taste, the smell, the feeling of tea as it warms up my whole body and I just feel relaxed. This sparked in my mind and made me wonder, does tea have any stress relieving affects?Read more
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For years we've been taught that potatoes are bad for you. Their presence at the top of the Food Guide Pyramid is attributed to their starch content and somewhat high glycemic index. But what if the health benefits of potatoes outweighed their downfalls? Certainly potatoes shouldn't be eaten daily to a sugar freak or diabetic, but they are quite healthy and actually beneficial to others if eaten in moderation. Here are some of the nutritional benefits of potatoes…Read more
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Hotel Rural Fonda de la Tea is in itself a reasonable hotel. It is mainly visited an older crowd that comes to enjoy the nature. It therefore has a bit lethargic atmosphere. But the in-room amenities are ok.
Compared to the other hotels we visited the value for money was not in order. The breakfast is not too great and the breakfast room is too small for the number of guests. We found it disturbing that the owners wanted to charge us the full price for a tiny room with no view (room number 1) . It was the last room they had, so we had no choice. We protested, got a bottle of wine and 10% discount. Witness previous reviews all residents of room number 1 get this treatment. If a guest protests the management tries to satisfy him with some small concessions. Nevertheless, this approach is incorrect. We believe that one must clearly indicate that it is an extremely small room when booking, and that this particular room should have a much lower price.
Fina and Eva were friendly, welcoming and informative. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfasts were plentiful and tasty, as were the evening meals that we took at the hotel. A great location for hiking. A hotel with fantastic views across the mountains.
Wonderful views, very central to the lovely village of Tejeda and communal terrace with sunbeds to enjoy the scenery and sun. Rooms are comfortable but not luxurious, breakfast had nice local pancakes and honey...but coffee was terrible suggest they supply some instant to beef it up for those of us who need kick start in morning!
Fina and Eva were very welcoming and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. It was a fantastic base for hiking. We recommend it highly!
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Dinner in Cameron Estate Carriage House
Soup: Sweet Potato and Apple Bisque
Fish: Pesto Broiled Tilapia With Sweet Pepper Coulis
Sorbet: Wild Honey and Lavender Sorbet
Entrée: Duet Plate of Cornish Game Hen and Marinated Onglet Steak with Brandied Shallots and Mushrooms
Vegetarian: Grilled Portobello Green Pepper Sauce
Dessert: Individual Chocolate Port Wine Spice Cake
(menu is subject to change)
Presented by WITF in partnership with Cameron Estate Inn and Restaurant, L B Smith Lincoln
and Pleasant View Retirement Community
Prefer to attend a screening only? Here are two events to choose from:
December 17 at 8:15pm at Cameron Estate Inn
December 21 matinee at 4:00pm at the WITF Public Media Center
These screenings are FREE.
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Start your Christmas season with the radiant voices of the Susquehanna Chorale!
WITF is partnering with the Susquehanna Chorale to offer you two (2) FREE tickets to see A Candlelight Christmas.
The glimmer of the processional candles in a darkened hall sets the stage for the Chorale's exploration of the many colors of Christmas through songs in a variety of styles spanning nearly 500 years.
The choristers' voices divide to create a tapestry of sound in Victoria's O Magnum Mysterium; they combine in chordal sonority to evoke the profound devotion and deep peace in Gorecki's modern hymn to the Virgin Mary, Totus Tuus; they radiate good cheer in the traditional Wassail song. And they will strike the chord of tradition in their annual, candlelit finale, Silent Night.
Enter to win one of four pairs of tickets! It's easy! Just click on the button above. Winners can chose from any of the three different performance dates and times!
Deadline to enter is midnight, Sunday, December 14, 2014
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Enter to win two FREE tickets to see Garrison Keillor at The Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA - Tuesday, January 27, 2015 @ 7:30 PM!
WITF is partnering with Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA to welcome American author, storyteller, humorist, and radio personality Garrison Keillor! You can win FREE tickets to see the show!
Garrison Keillor has received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for his recording of Lake Wobegon Days. He has also received two Cable ACE Awards and a George Foster Peabody Award. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and recently was presented with a National Humanities Medal by the National Endowment for the Humanities. In 1994, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame at Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications.
He has appeared at Wolf Trap, Carnegie Hall, and other major concert halls as a member of The Hopeful Gospel Quartet, and he has performed on his own in one-man shows across the country and on tour broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion.
Enter to win one of four pairs of tickets good for the Tuesday, January 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm performance. Click on the red button above to enter.
Deadline to enter is midnight, Sunday, January 18, 2014
Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19602 Google Map
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Enter to win two FREE tickets to the TRUST CONCERT: NEW YORK POLYPHONY on Sunday, December 14 @ 7:30 pm!
WITF is partnering with THE TRUST Performing Arts Center in Lancaster to welcome the Grammy-nominated New York Polyphony and you can win tickets to see the show for FREE!
Praised for a "rich, natural sound that's larger and more complex than the sum of its parts," (National Public Radio) New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. The four men "sing with intelligence, subtlety and consummate artistry,"(Richmond Times-Dispatch) applying a distinctly modern touch to repertoire that ranges from austere medieval melodies to cutting-edge contemporary compositions. Their dedication to innovative programming, as well as a focus on rare and rediscovered works, has not only earned New York Polyphony critical acclaim and a devoted following, but also helped to move early music into the classical mainstream. Don't miss your opportunity to hear selections from their newest release, Sing Thee Nowell, as they welcome Christmas at The Trust!
Enter to win one pair of tickets good for Sunday, December 14 @ 7:30 pm. It's easy! Just fill out the form below to enter.
Deadline to enter is midnight, Sunday, December 7, 2014
The Trust Performing Arts Center 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA 17601 Google Map
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If you do have prescription painkillers in your home, experts suggest keeping them locked up and out of the reach of children. And, when you're done with a prescription they say get rid of it instead of keeping it around for a day you may need it again.
Pennsylvania hasn't been excluded from the heroin epidemic that's largely been centered in New England states such as Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
But the commonwealth's drug problems run deeper than heroin. Some young people are drawn to prescription drugs, marijuana and alcohol for a variety of reasons.
Following in the path of WITF's "Pushed Around" series on bullying, the midstate's public media organization is producing "Real Life | Real Issues: Drugs and Young People." Some of the stories will air on WITF 89.5 and 93.3, along with discussions on "SmartTalk."
There are many sides of the issue to be explored. So WITF will be talking with families, victims, school administrators, law enforcement and others on air and online, including a public forum in January 2015 at WITF's Public Media Center in Swatara Twp. It will also be televised in February.
The project isn't about highlighting a single incident in a single community in a single county in the midstate. Instead, stories and discussions will explore the root causes of drug addiction among young people, and provide the tools necessary for educators, parents and other leaders in the community to identify a person who needs help and develop solutions. It will work to provide the context around the issue and the actionable steps anyone can take to prevent drug addiction among young people.
Take marijuana. Legalization has become something that seems more and more possible. Under heavy regulation, two states now allow businesses to sell the drug to anyone over age 18, and nearly half of the states in the country have legalized its use for medical reasons. But marijuana has often been described as a "gateway" drug by law enforcement. The WITF series will examine the evidence behind that claim and how the drug can alter young minds.
When it comes to alcohol, society often doesn't label it as a drug. But in reality, it is. It alters our minds and can have long-term effects, especially for developing minds. As part of "Real Life | Real Issues: Drugs and Young People," the underage-drinking problem will be examined in detail, and just like marijuana, stories will examine strategies in dealing with those who use it frequently.
Lately, prescription drugs have been highlighted as a potential problem for curious teenagers, and sometimes proper disposal and storage of drugs can be all that's needed to eliminate any chance of addiction. However, young people, especially those in high school, can get their hands on painkillers or drugs intended to ease the effects of attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Those drugs, like Ritalin, can be used like "performance enhancers" when critical tests are coming up. Because of that, the controlled substances present a unique challenge for parents and leaders in the community. This series will also offer methods specifically developed for combating that issue.
Some schools have started drug testing certain students or giving parents the option to have their children tested. But what can a parent do when those results come back positive? The experts will offer the best way to approach such a situation, because the reaction can be just as critical to starting a young person on the path to recovery.
Many have experienced drugs in some way, whether it's as a parent dealing with a teen, an educator who has seen the effects firsthand or maybe a coach who has tried to steer their athletes away from drugs. WITF will also be using the Public Insight Network to collect those stories, and more. The network is a way to gather a large number of responses and organize them. If you aren't yet a participant, it's free to join, and a monthly email outlining the stories WITF is working on. Find this questionnaire and more like it at witf.org/pin.
Check out www.witf.org/real, where a bevy of resources will be available: videos presenting a comprehensive plan in providing counsel to young people addicted to drugs.
The project is being produced in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units and Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals, and in consultation with the Cumberland-Perry Drug and Alcohol Commission, Gaudenzia and is incorporating the most current best practices. All of the tools will also be available online, for reference.]]>
Brigid Schulte was trying to balance a career at The Washington Post and acting as the best mother she thought her two kids wanted — all while finding time to enjoy life. It just wasn't happening, and in a familiar story to those who have read "Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time," a Thanksgiving incident jolted her into change.
Her NPR journalist husband, beer in hand, decided he was going to a friend's house and watch his turkey cook in a smoker. Brigid took on the responsibility of cooking the rest of their Thanksgiving dinner. Oh, and she was wearing sweaty clothes from the morning's Turkey Trot run because she hadn't had a chance to change.
She didn't know how everything had gotten so off track.
Schulte recounted stories like that in a presentation and Q-and-A session with about 150 people recently at York College of Pennsylvania. But she also presented a way forward for those who want to let go of the "ideal worker" and "ideal parent" model and find time for them.
Her book was the "Summer Read" selection this year. The program aims to foster discussion around a single topic at libraries in the midstate, and is a collaboration of WITF's Transforming Health project, Aligning Forces for Quality and Pennsylvania Libraries. It's supported by Capital BlueCross, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and WellSpan Health.
The evidence presented by Schulte is stark. America's obsession with long hours in the office and a risk-free life for children is making us sick.
Shulte at York College of Pennsylvania event
Schulte says using health as the first discussion point might be a way to advocate for a transformation in how society thinks about the roles of mothers and fathers, expectations at work and what defines success.
The best examples of societies that have, or are close to achieving, the ideal balance of work, love and play with equal responsibilities for men and women are almost exclusively in Europe. But Schulte says people can't roll their eyes at that. Evidence backs up her point that such an arrangement is better for society as a whole. In Sweden, men can take off months to care for their children, and government campaigns have helped nudge along the change at home.
Divorce rates have fallen, pay for men and women has become more equal and, most strikingly, masculinity means something different when compared to how the concept works in the United States.
Criticism of the perspective that Schulte highlights in "Overwhelmed" can be reduced to two points: This is just how America maintains its leading position in the world, and those who point out issues are just complaining about a demanding lifestyle.
What's the next reasonable step?
The second half of Schulte's talk in York focused on the way individuals can get to a point where they can read a book, go for a walk or just relax for a couple minutes.
"If you want to do your best work, work like virtuosos," says Schulte. Ninety-minute bursts of intense focus have been proven to be the maximum amount of time the brain can focus without slipping.
She says it's important for bosses to encourage employees to set an example, leaving the office when the day stretches too long, using vacation days and promoting employees to take maternal and paternal leave.
Workers need to also let go of the "ideal worker" goal, which demands spending far more than 40 hours a week at the office and answering email all other times. Parents need to take a step back and develop reasonable goals and expectations.
If that happens, parents will be able to get the leisure time they crave, kids will be able to explore the world around them, make mistakes, learn — and the United States will be healthier.
Then, and only then, will the "overwhelm" end.]]>
If you haven't visited the relaunched flagship of the so-called "Restaurant Row" on Second Street in Harrisburg, now would be a good time to do so.
Stock's on 2nd led the way toward revitalization of the capital's downtown dining scene in 1998. Since then, the area has been through a lot of changes. And it's showing the way again with its au courant approach to food and drink.
Owners Stephen and K.J. Weinstock now call their popular eatery a "farm-to-fork gastropub." It specializes in fresh, local foods offered in various ways and portions.
Photo by Elizabeth Franz
In addition, Stock's features a whiskey bar with flights of bourbon, flights of rye, craft cocktails, lots of beer on tap and a 40-bottle list of reasonably priced wines. And there's wine by the glass.
The restaurant's interior was stripped and redone during a three-day, around-the-clock makeover at the end of July. It now reflects its farm-to-table fare with Amish tabletops made of wood from a Pittsburgh barn and hanging lights from barn beams from a Carlisle barn.
There are high-top tables, a long bar (same size as the original), big decorative barrels and large artwork pieces on the walls that make you think of barns and farms.
The atmosphere is casual, almost rustic. The service is prompt and informed. And the choices are creative and wonderful. And I mean that in terms of what you eat, portion size and how much you want to spend.
The dinner menu, for example, sports a section titled "We Go Both Ways." Any offering in that section can be ordered either as a small plate or as an entrée.
While the menu changes based on what's locally available, during one of my visits the "both ways" choices included a "jumbo lump solo crab tower," a lump crab cake with capers and mustard aioli and a hydroponics micro salad for $15 or $30.
There was also plum-glazed duck confit leg with roasted garlic; grilled portobello mushroom with goat cheese, olive oil, roasted pepper and basil; and (my choice) mesquite house-smoked pulled pork sliders made with Groff's meat, two for $10.43; four for $20.86. (Odd pricing, I know, but this pork is absolutely wonderful no matter how it's priced.)
A dining partner chose "The Only Burger You'll Want" — 8 ounces of New York strip loin, ground beef and brisket on a country bun with caramelized onions ($13) — and claimed to have chosen wisely.
The other menu highlight for me was a section titled "Cheese and Charcuterie." This, too, offers options. You can get two selections for $8, four for $15 or six for $22. I had sweet sopressata and housemade mozzarella from DiBruno Brothers of Philadelphia. Both were excellent: the cheese fresh, smooth and creamy, the sopressata like a taste of Italia. And the coupling was perfect with cocktails.
But there's also something called "Pub Snacks." These included house-smoked, whiskey- glazed beef jerky; confit duck fries; housemade pretzels; and (my favorite) shrimp tempora with hot peppers and smoked fruit salsa. The latter is around $9, enough for two to share and goes great with cocktails.
"Craft Cocktails" are around $10 and a tad smaller than cocktails you might be served in a regular restaurant. But then there's nothing regular about the new Stock's. The Old Fashioned is made with Collingswood Canadian, in-house maple-laced syrup, bitters and a Luxardo gourmet cherry. A Bourbon Bramble is Old Forester, Chambord, Cointreau, lemon, simple syrup, mint and blackberry garnish.
Oh, and there's a mint julip, whiskey sour, a Tom Collins, a Pimm's cup and hand-shaken Bacardi daiquiris — just in case you like the classics.
The bourbon and whiskey list is impressive. It includes Michters Small Batch, Blanton's, Woodford Reserve, Templeton Rye and many more.
And for those who prefer a full entrée, there's also plenty to choose from.
Some examples: Bell & Evans (Lebanon County) chicken filled with spinach and ricotta ($17), Warrington Farms (York County) grass-fed center-cut strip steak ($25), prosciutto- wrapped trout ($20) from Lime Stone Springs (Lebanon County) and Groff's (Lancaster County) skinless sausage with orecchiette ($15).
I had the latter served in a skillet. It was excellent.
The menu also includes soups, salads, side dishes and desserts such as root beer floats, peanut butter pie, milk and cookies, and housechurned vanilla bean ice cream.
The key here is variety. It's an approach that favors the way people are dining: lots of flavors, lots of tastes and fewer old standards such as a piece of meat, a potato and a veggie.
Stock's on 2nd is reborn. It's fun. It's friendly. And it's got a broad array of really good stuff to eat and drink.
The land, sea and air entree
211 N. Second St., Harrisburg; 717.233.6699;
Hours: Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Dinner starts at 4 p.m. Sunday; Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
Street and nearby garage parking; accepts major credit cards.
The Phantom Diner has been a longtime restaurant reviewer for Central PA Magazine]]>
Do you have a story to tell? Put your literary skills to the test! WITF in partnership with the PA Media Group presents the 2015 Central PA Magazine Writing Contest. Supported by York College of Pennsylvania. Submit your best short story for a chance to get published and win cash prizes! Entries must be postmarked by February 27, 2015.
Central PA magazine will be accepting original, unpublished work not exceeding 1,500 words. Entries can be fiction, humorous or serious, or short stories (original, unpublished, work of fiction only; no poetry or nonfiction.) A distinguished panel of professional area communicators will conduct final judging. Winners will be announced at an event at York College on April 30, 2015.
Competition rules are available in the November/December 2015 issue of Central PA magazine and below. Entries, prepared in accordance with contest rules, are to be mailed to:
2015 Central PA Writing Contest
WITF Public Media Center
4801 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
All entries must be postmarked no later than February 27, 2015. There is no entry fee for submissions. One entry per person. Original, unpublished works of fiction only please, no poetry or non-fiction entries will be allowed to enter. 1,500-word maximum. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter to win this contest. Customer disclosure: You have not yet won.
The 2015 Central PA Writing Contest is a partnership of WITF and PA Media Group and with additional support from York College of Pennsylvania. Central PA magazine is published by PA Media Group.
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A purchase will not improve chances of winning.
CONSUMER DISCLOSURE: You have not yet won.
Submissions must include the following:
(a) Six (6) copies of your titled manuscript, typed or computer-printed, on standard white 8.5-inch x 11-inch paper, double-spaced and stapled. Manuscript title must appear at the top of the first page of each copy. Do not include your name or personal information anywhere on the manuscript.
(b) A separate cover page with your manuscript's title, your name, address, day and evening phone numbers and your email address. The cover page must include the following statement, followed by your signature:
"I am submitting the attached manuscript as an entry in the 2015 Central PA Writing Contest. I warrant that this manuscript has not been previously published in full or in part, and is not being considered for publication by anyone else. I agree that if my manuscript is chosen by the judges for an award, my work may be published in Central PA Magazine, that WITF 89.5 & 93.3 or WITFTV will be free to broadcast readings of my work (or excerpts thereof), and that WITF and PA Media Group may reproduce my work (or excerpts thereof), in any print, broadcast or electronic medium for promotional purposes. I agree that the editorial staff of Central PA will be free to edit and/or abridge my work as deemed necessary to ready it for publication. I will retain all other rights to my work."
(c) A stamped, self-addressed, business-size envelope for notification of results of the first round. NO results will be given by phone or email. Individual manuscripts will not be critiqued.
This contest is only open to legal residents of Pennsylvania who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry, except officers, directors, members, and employees of the Sponsors, the judges, or any other party associated with the development or administration of this Promotion, and the immediate family (i.e., parents, children, siblings, spouse), and persons residing in the same household, as such individuals. Past winners of this contest are eligible to enter again.
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As the attraction of small-plate dining expands in Central PA (take note of recent changes just at Stocks on 2nd, the long-awaited Rubicon on North Street and Note opening in midtown) there's an established small-plates place you should know.
Andalusia in downtown Carlisle offers a delicious selection of small plates along with nightly specials, a great wine list as well as full-sized entrées for those so inclined.
This is an easy-going restaurant along Hanover Street in the heart of the borough. Close-by street parking is readily available, at least on weekends. There's both bar-area seating and dining room tables. The atmosphere is very casual.
Décor includes hardwood flooring offset by brightly-colored walls hung with original art and poster art under track lighting. Some seating includes up-against-the-wall banquettes.
Service was excellent, friendly without being annoying, informed without being pushy and more than willing to offer tips and suggestions on house favorites.
The place features Spanish and Moroccan tapas. And if you're wondering about the pairing, go look at a map. Andalusia is that southern region of Spain that's right across the Strait of Gibraltar from Morocco in North Africa.
Carlisle's Andalusia has a liquor license and knows how to use it. Wine selection is wonderful and, despite offering a full bar, I strongly suggest trying the Spanish wines offered by the glass or the bottle.
A caution: Small-plate dining can get dicey. Diners can run up a big bill in a hurry. But take your time and order as you go. I, for example, had mind, heart and stomach set on three specific tapas — they run roughly from $5 to $11 per plate — but after two (OK ... and sharing a third), I was too full to order another.
Paella de Mariscos
For starters, my dining partner ordered gazpacho, the classic Spanish chilled veggie soup served with house-made croutons and Spanish olive oil ($5 a-cup, $8 a-bowl). It drew thumbs up. Next, we ordered datiles con tocino — dates stuffed with almond and Spanish cheese and wrapped in bacon for $8. They were excellent.
I paired the dates with a Spanish white wine, Salneval Albarino, made from grapes grown in northwest Spain ($9 a-glass, $36 a-bottle). My partner opted for a glass of white sangria ($7).
Next came tortilla Espanola — a Spanish egg, onion and potato omelet served with alioli, a favorite Spanish mayonnaise made with olive oil, lemon juice and eggs. This was formed into an omelet, larger than I expected, more like a soft quiche. But it was wonderful. The alioli was an excellent addition, and it was all just $6.
It was followed by patatas bravas — a row of fried fingerling potatoes served on a platter lying atop some salsa and beside (thankfully) more alioli. This dish ($7) is so much better than anyone has any right to expect. It's just potatoes, right? Wrong. They were prepared to perfection. And both sauces combined to make for a delicious taste. (There was a moment when we were tempted to double-down and place a second order.)
Next there was koutban bel kefta — skewered marinated lamb with Moroccan sauce grilled with vegetables ($9), another choice dubbed a winner.
The tapas menu varies and there are nightly specials. Here's a sample of other tapas: Serrano ham and béchamel fritters; grilled bread with tomato, garlic and olive oil; sautéed mushrooms topped with Manchego cheese (from the La Mancha region of Spain); and grilled octopus with potatoes and olive oil.
Their full entrées include steak, Moroccan stew and usually a fish dish and a chicken dish.
There is, of course, classic paella made with rice and chicken or with seafood (shrimp, fish, squid, clams and mussels). Both versions are made to order and can take up to 35 minutes to be served. The price is $19 for two, $38 for four.
Dessert was a vanilla flan with caramel sauce ($6) and coffee. I recommend the flan and note there is also Moroccan sweet mint tea served with cookies.
What I like most about Andalusia is the restaurant's atmosphere, the variety of flavors in its small-plate offerings, the service and its excellent wine list.
This is great place for a group outing with lots of sharing. But it's also a great place for a table for two and something a little different.
26 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
Hours: 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Full service bar; accepts major credit cards; street parking.
Come meet Peg + Cat, enjoy a story or two and take part in holiday crafts and activities during this free Ready, Set, Go Family event at WITF!
Saturday, December 6 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WITF Public Media Center
4801 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Join your friends at WITF for our free Peg + Cat Holiday Pajama Party! Come dressed in your PJs for a special holiday screening of Peg + Cat… BYOP (bring your own pillow). We'll watch the show on the big screen! Before the program starts, enjoy some holiday crafts and activities, meet Peg + Cat, share some stories and have a snack.
RSVP today as space is limited!
Peg + Cat is an animated math-based series for children ages 3-5 years old. The show follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each episode, Peg and Cat face A REALLY BIG PROBLEM, a messy funny crisis they must somehow solve without totally freaking out!
Along the way, they grapple with all kinds of loony, loopy obstacles, under intense time pressure. They write out diagrams and charts on the graph paper that comprises their background. They interact with one another in their own quirky, comical way. And somehow, they always find a way to solve the math and save the day.
Peg + Cat will inspire preschoolers' natural curiosity about math and help them develop new skills and strategies for solving problems creatively in their daily lives. Through engaging characters, whimsical stories, and songs, the show will celebrate the ways in which math plays a role in their world. By using characters kids relate to and laugh with, and situations they're thrilled and entertained by, PEG + CAT makes math problems cool.
Love Peg + Cat? The Peg + Cat hardback picture book, "The Chicken Problem" will be available for purchase at this event with proceeds benefiting WITF.
A.G. Kane and A.G. Schneiderman Announce First Multistate Task Force to Combat Northeast Heroin Crisis
Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the creation of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Heroin Task Force (NEMA-HTF), a multistate heroin task force that will marshal the resources of top law- enforcement officers across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
In addition to New York and Pennsylvania, which will co-chair the effort, New Jersey and Massachusetts have also joined the coalition; additional states are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Read the full press release]]>
Science is about trying to make sense of the world. The idea of explaining science to young children can feel overwhelming to many adults. But luckily, explanations about science aren't what young children want at first. They want to play! Curiosity drives children's interest in science and we can all appreciate curiosity. So where do we start?
All Curious Kids are welcome at WITF's Ready Set Explore!
Come Explore, Invent and Create with Buddy from Dinosaur Train!
Join your friends from WITF and your favorite dinosaur at the Shippensburg University Recreation Center in Shippensburg PA on Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM to explore, invent and create!
This free, fun, family event, specifically designed for children 3-8, will get the whole family discovering and learning together. Meet Buddy, learn about dinosaurs and get a cool explorer bag with activities for home!
Younger and older siblings welcome!
Fun for the whole family! This event is FREE.
Shippensburg University's Recreation Center
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
*The address above is for the Shippensburg University main campus. Please consult the campus map for exact location of the ShipRec Center (Building 50). Parking is available in Lot C-6 (marked in yellow), off of Cumberland Drive.
Questions call 717-910-2806
Ready Set Explore Shippensburg Event Parking
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LAYTON, Utah - Prosecutors in a Utah city will file negligent homicide charges against an exterminator who applied rodent poison that was later linked to the death of two young girls.
Assistant City Attorney Steve Garside says he expects to file charges Thursday against Cole Nocks, who worked for Bugman Pest and Lawn in Bountiful.
Four-year-old Rebecca Toone (pictured) and her 15-month-old sister, Rachel, (pictured) died in February after their yard in Layton was treated with poison-laced pellets used to kill rodents.
Investigators believe toxic phosphine gas from the pellets seeped into the home and sickened the girls. Garside says an investigation found Nocks applied too much pesticide and that it was too close to the home. The Utah Department of Agriculture is also seeking to revoke Nocks' license and fine him $27,000.


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- 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
- 1 stick sweet butter
- 2/3 c. flour
- 1/4 tea baking powder
- lg. pinch of salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 c. + 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 and a 1/2 teasp. pure vanilla
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1/3 c. walnuts or pecans
- Line or butter 12 muffin tins, preheat oven to 325
- melt chocolate and butter together and allow to cool slightly.
- whisk tog. flour, b. powder and salt
- beat eggs on high till frothy, slowly add sugar, when thick add the chocolate mixture and then the vanilla on med. speed.
- alternate beating in the flour and the egg mixtures, beginning and ending with the flour, add nuts.
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- farnorthfood Jul 28, 2010 09:15 AM
My brother is in town for the day today and taking us out for dinner on his very generous, old school expense account. I normally don't spend alot of money on dinner out, so have no idea where to go to really take advantage of this opportunity. Need some great recommendations on the Westside-ish - willing to drive a little bit, Century City, Mid-city, but don't want to spend too much time in the car. Something with great, relaxed atmosphere and amazing food would be perfect.
I know I can count on the all knowing chowhounds to help me out. Thanks so much.
The best non sushi meal (but not most expensive food) is at Animal. The best Japanese sushi and other dishes, and most expensive food is at Urasawa. Other expensive and good places are Providence, Spago, Melisse, Valentino, Ortolan and Bazaar.
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
176 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Urasawa Restaurant
218 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Melisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
8338 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
re: Servorg
Servorg pretty much nailed it. Urasawa is the most expensive restaurant in LA,~$500pp. I would go with CUT (Steakhouse - Beverly Hills), Hatfield's (American - Hollywood), Providence (Seafood - Hollywood), or Bazaar (Eclectic - WeHo) in that order. But if you want the best food and it's not that expensive, Animal has the best dishes you'll crave for years to come.
Urasawa Restaurant
218 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
re: Servorg
Might be difficult getting a reservation for tonight at Urasawa ...
re: Servorg
small, but quality wine list at animal as well.
re: Servorg
Thanks so much for the list. My brother just told me yesterday that he was going to be in town and I went completely blank. I know of some of these (but couldn't think of them). I"m going to check out all the menus now.
re: Servorg
Best is Animal? Huh? Providence and Melisse are heads and shoulders above Animal (the chefs there would agree and be embarassed anyone would argue otherwise).
But that might be too expensive for an "expense account" meal. Then again, you don't have to get the tasting menus. Then again, not getting the tasting menus at Melisse or Providence is almost criminal. It's a very special experience.
Urasawa is more expensive still - and there's not way to avoid that. Terrific, but I prefer the others. Even if someone else is paying. But if someone wants to take me to Urasawa? Who am I to blow against the wind?
Urasawa Restaurant
218 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Had a great meal here last month and the out-of-towners really enjoyed the vibe and the view.
re: mollyomormon
My brother is going to Katsuya for lunch. So no sushi for dinner. Thanks for the rec though, I love sushi and will have to try some time.
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
re: farnorthfood
Ah, okay. I think I would go to the Bazaar or Cut, in that case.
re: mollyomormon
katsuya for lunch? doesn't that even count as viable sushi???
re: mollyomormon
Hi mollyomormon,
Nice! :) I love Mori. :) What were some of the highlights? :)
I would do Providence, I think. I was initially thinking Craft, but I haven't been in a while and I've heard it's been slipping...
I 2nd the Capo rec and you can't get more westside. The rigatoni with the truffle meat sauce is one of the best plates of pasta i've ever had.
1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hmmm, " Something with great, relaxed atmosphere and amazing food would be perfect." Josiah's Cache in Santa Monica should fit the bill perfectly. Great atmosphere, casual almost like you are in a big enclosed patio, lot's of space, and the food is really pretty good.
Another good expense acct place might be Chinois on main.
2709 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Caché Restaurant & Lounge
3110 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
re: goodhealthgourmet
I just heard. I really liked the place, especially the burger and fries, but for someplace that was supposed to be more casual than Melisse the the prices were still rather high. At least for my budget.
Hopefully the Chef lands someplace good, I thinks she's talented.


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