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Colors of New England on Eurodam
Destination: Canada & New England
Embarkation: New York (Manhattan)
Sailed out of New York, embarkation was flawless, checked in and on the ship in under one hour of arrival. We were invited to a Mariner embarkation brunch which was very nice. After the brunch we went to our aft cabin on the Rotterdam deck. I was very pleased with the aft cabin and would definitely book one again, the views were terrific.
We enjoyed some great and not so great weather, seemed to worsen the further north we got. Newport was beautiful, as was Gloucester (we went over to Salem) and Bar Harbor. Can't beat the popovers at Jordan Pond house in Acadia National Park. We were tendered ashore at these 3 ports, if you wanted to get off early, you had to get your tickets early. We went down about 20 minutes before they started giving out the tender tickets and were off of the ship in the first tenders that were available.
I fell in love with Peggy's Cove during a Halifax excursion and plan to return there. We had rain in Sydney and Charlottetown, but More enjoyed the excursions nonetheless. A storm kept us away from Saguenay and caused 2 days at sea instead of the one planned, the ship put on more activities to compensate and it was fine. The waves were very high, but the ship was very smooth considering the storm. We docked in Quebec the night before we were scheduled and had some extra time there.
Our cabin stewards were great, the dining room staff was fantastic. The cruise director was very good, loved his sense of humor. My only complaint would be the Lido for breakfast, very tough to find a table, once you did that, had to go several places for breakfast items, we enjoyed breakfast in the dining room most days, very relaxing way to start the day.
The cleanliness of the ship was evident as you saw staff all over sweeping, vacuuming and wiping surfaces, very nice.
Over all my husband and I, and two other couples we were traveling with had a great time. I found the 10 day length to be perfect. We will travel with Holland America again for sure. Less
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...you should play "999" on the DS. Although it's more of a "visual novel" than a game per say, the story has your character trapped on a sinking boat with other passengers trying to escape as a murder mystery unfolds. It's super interesting and engaging trying to piece together the clues to figure out who did you wrong. 999 was easily the secret best game of 2010.
You know, before watching the video, the first thing that came to mind was a discussion of the ways in which the industry has and will deceive their consumers. I must have pretty cynical an outlook.
An excellent Whiteboard; Sharkey broke down and presented this concept, one rarely considered when gaming, very well.
Dragoon Kain. He betrayed the motley heroic adventurers of FF 4 not once but TWICE. Incidentally he's one of my favorite rpg characters of all time. Go figure. Derp!
....is Keane and Lynch 2:Dog Days.
It's not the best game ever, but the multplayer has a mistrust system with consequences for the ones that betray your partners.
it kinda works like that:
You and more 5 guys need to kill the guards, steel the money that they are carring, overcome the huge wave of police officers that comes to stop your gang and scape in the van in under 5 minutes.
In the middle of the battle you can cooperated with your gang or kill then to get the money that helps you lvl up.
But there are consequences:
if you betray someone your name turns orange and you are marked for the rest of the match and if you die you cant respaw as a police officer, the ones that die but were straght can respaw as officers and try to get the money for thenselfs one more time.
it's a interesting system in my opinion!!!
Kane and Lynch 2's multiplayer had some elements of "mistrust". In the cops and Robbers variant, the robbers were trying to make their way to a getaway car and however many people got their, each got a share. More people less money, so in the game you could kill fellow robbers to increase the amount of money you recieved. Trust me, those games got pretty tense.
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Oh, right! I saw that one at GDC a couple years ago and damn near shat myself with glee. It's taking its time with getting itself finished, but with something that tricky I'm glad they're taking their time.


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'World War Z' sequel moving forward after big $66 million debut
"World War Z" may not be ending anytime soon.
Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore tells The Hollywood Reporter that the studio is officially developing a sequel to the Brad Pitt zombie epic, which outperformed expectations over the weekend by grossing $66 million in North America and over $45 million internationally.
"The great thing about this process [of making and promoting the film] was that it showed what a great partner and producer Brad is," said Moore. "He made a true commitment."
Pitt, the star and producer of the Marc Forster-directed book adaptation, made a heavy push for the movie leading up to release, even showing up in person to introduce it at early public screenings. This involvement was especially important given the bad press the film had received during its production phase, which was plagued by cost overruns and extensive reshoots that necessitated the creation of a new denouement.
"[Pitt] stayed and worked when he could have gone off and shot another movie," said Moore of the star's commitment to making the film work after the studio expressed disapproval with the original ending.
It's worth noting that with a reported budget of $190 million (though some claim the final cost was much higher), "World War Z" still has a ways to go before it can be deemed a profitable venture. Much will likely depend on how well the film holds up Stateside in subsequent weekends, as well as on its take internationally. Luckily for the studio, critics have generally been kind, with the film currently holding a 67% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. (You can read Drew's review here.)
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Today in Muskegon there's a 30 percent chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 55 degrees. More showers after 2 a.m. are likely with a low of around 41 degrees.
On Friday showers before 8 a.m. are likely with a high near 53 degrees, with light and variable wind becoming stronger in the morning. There's an 80 percent chance of rain on Friday.
But Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 50 degrees, with possible rain showers in the evening.
There's a 30 percent chance of showers on Sunday with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 51 degrees.
On Sunday night there's a chance of showers and again on Monday, with a high near 51 degrees.
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Less than four weeks remain until the 2013 Major League Baseball season begins with a March 31 game between the Texas Rangers and the newest American League team, the Houston Astros.
Between now and then, plenty of roster questions need to be sorted out as teams prepare for Opening Day with spring training games in the Grapefruit League and Cactus League.
Here are five baseball stories worth reading as you start another work week. Our Baseball Breakfast includes items on the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees.
Darren Ruf's a work in progress learning to play left field for Phillies (Ryan Lawrence, Philadelphia Daily News)
Phillies Notebook: Long-shot Ender Inciarte making an impact (Ryan Lawrence, Philadelphia Daily News)
Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez 'not taking one pitch for granted' (Eduardo A. Encina, Baltimore Sun)
Opinion: Swing votes could decide it all for Pirates (Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Pitch perfect: Yankees' Andy Pettitte has familiar – and familial – desire to pitch at 40 (Dave D'Alessandro, Newark Star-Ledger)
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Recently it was announced that Erin Andrews, a prominent ESPN sportscaster, is the newest spokesperson for an energy drink owned by rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent. Days before the announcement, Andrews and 50 Cent made the news during coverage of the Daytona 500. While Andrews was scrambling live on air for an interview with Danica Patrick, the popular female driver on the racecar circuit, Andrews just happened to bump into 50 Cent, who is apparently a motorsports fan as well. The rapper (I respect his marketing genius) attempted to kiss Andrews, but she turned away. The video of the "non kiss" went viral across the Web, garnering substantial attention on social media. In a Huffington Post article posted after her spokesperson deal announcement, Andrews explained that the incident "was my fault," while mentioning – yet again – the energy drink. Annual spending on energy drinks is estimated at $2.3 billion and it is the fastest growing segment of the soft drink industry.
There's nothing wrong with journalists promoting a product if it falls outside of their coverage beat and they disclose their relationship to it. Andrews disclosed her relationship to SK Energy after the "non kiss" news event. If someone wants me to pitch a brand, I'll take the check, as long as I believe in the product. But pitching can be a problem if it involves manufactured news.
Product placement in journalism is becoming more and more of an issue as large corporations take over news organizations and the Internet continues to disrupt traditional revenue models. TV news anchors have been on air live sipping iced coffee paid and provided for by the brand. In 1999, The Los Angeles Times was ripped for a scandal over its revenue sharing agreement with the Staples Center in which part of the deal was to publish a 168-page supplement.
Product placement can erode journalism's critical role as the defender of the public trust. Soon, we may not be able to tell if what we're consuming is objective news or a marketing script. During the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, CNN reporters commented on how many people were taking photos with a particular brand of mobile phone and its compatible tablet. Innocent statements? Maybe, but then again CNN anchor Don Lemon has been very giddy on twitter and elsewhere about his affinity for the same brand.
If the people can't trust the press to deliver real straight news, then whom can they trust? This is where the Church can do some good. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution reads:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
There's a reason why the Founders put the Church and the press in this clause, which is at the heart of what keeps Americans free. The Church and the press are two important institutions that deal with our minds. How we think determines what we do. If you can control a person's thoughts, you can control his life. As mega corporations gain more control of the media, through ownership and advertising, and use that power to influence and control the government through lobbying and elections, we will be living within a very different America.
Preachers often rail against the media from the pulpit, yet underutilize the media's power on behalf of the Kingdom. When people distrust the information they're getting in the world, we must ask: can they honestly turn to your church for the truth? Congregations can learn something from Andrews and 50 Cent and become more media savvy.
In the early days when there was basically nothing but print media, even then they eventually relied on advertising to sustain the publications. Nothing much has changed except the types of media.
"Congregations can learn something from Andrews and 50 Cent and become more media savvy." Wil, what do you suggest?
Here's a few:
– Learn/understand how your local news media operates. Develop relationships with its leadership and utilize the media to reach people who otherwise wouldn't attend your church or listen to, for example, Christian radio, TV, etc. CBN and TBN are fine, but it's also "preaching to the choir" in many ways. Need to also reach the unsaved where they are.
– Support, produce, create quality programing on all media platforms. Provide a positive alternative at the same quuality level.
Dear precious servants of God,
Holy greetings to you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Lord, savior and redeemer. Grace to you and peace from our Father and Lord Jesus Christ.
I'm writing from Kenya and it was by the grace of our Mighty Lord that I visited your Web Pages via the Internet and was privileged to find your contact. After prayerfully reading your website, I was spiritually charged, moved and thrilled since I came to realize that we shared a common faith in the Lord.
We're a young growing Ministry whose major aim is to plunder hell to populate heaven. By so doing we practice Bible studies, Prayer and evangelism to various areas to meet and restore more lost souls.
Besides the Gospel, we are involved in pity and compassionate ministries. We are taking care of orphans and 5 widows.
I'm making a humble prayer request to our father that He may touch your hearts that we can be in partnership since we're all brothers and sisters born of Him. And this I pray all discernment; that you may approve the things that are excellent that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ
Secondly I would to invite you to come and fellowship with us and see the work that I am doing. It would be great for you will have a chance to teach your sound doctrine to us, preach, baptize and also establish your mission work here in Kenya . There's only body and one spirit, Just as you were called in hope of your calling, One Lord, One faith, One baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all in you all.
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy for we are hoping to be in fellowship with you. Being confident of this very thing, that "He has began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" just as it is right for me to think this of you all since I have you in my heart.
A ministry well done by His faithful servants brings Glory and Honor to God!
We wish you God's blessings for time and eternity, make you complete in every good work to do His will as ye faithfully labor in Him as you look forward to extend your love to us.
May the peace and grace which cometh fro from Jesus Christ who hath loved and giveth us everlasting consolation be with you.I you wish to send us any books that can help us spiritually,I will appreciate very much together with my Church members.


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Due to popular demand, the City of Slidell is offering a one-time opportunity for citizens to bring home a part of Slidell history--a collection of the city's commemorative holiday ornaments.
The lucky winner of the holiday raffle will bring home the ornaments that were issued from 2000 to 2007. Tickets are $1 or six for $5, and are available at the City of Slidell's Mayor's office or the Department of Cultural Affairs, both of which are located in the Municipal Trailer Complex, plus at the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will also be offered during Christmas Under the Stars and at the upcoming East St. Tammany Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The drawing will be held on the closing night of Christmas Under the Stars on Sunday, Dec.14.
In its early years, the commemorative ornaments enjoyed a quiet presence on the trees of city employees--gifts in lieu of a holiday turkeys--and in the homes of the many Christmas Under the Stars volunteers whose assistance helped make the city's annual holiday festival possible.
All of that changed in 2006, the year following Hurricane Katrina.
While the series had previously featured the city seal, City Hall, City Court, the Slidell Police Department, the historic train depot, and the Slidell Cultural Center, in the aftermath of the hurricane it seemed only appropriate that the 2006 ornament feature the Mayor's new office--a FEMA trailer.
When local newspapers learned of this decision, they wrote stories featuring the gold-toned treasure which represented much more than the holidays--the ornaments were the city's testament to the spirit of survival.
What happened next was totally unexpected.
The 2006 commemoration, which was easily the least ornamental of the collection, became an instant hit. The mayor's office was inundated with telephone calls from citizens who wanted to own this piece of Slidell history. Though the ornaments had not previously been offered for purchase by the general public, the overwhelming demand for the miniature FEMA trailer changed that, and the remaining available ornaments sold out within days.
Many of those who purchased the ornaments expressed a desire to own those that had been issued in previous years as well as those to come. Additionally, many who had owned the keepsakes had lost their beloved collection in Katrina's flooding. Unfortunately, only a few of the city's stock of ornaments survived the storm. As such, the decision was made to offer everyone interested an equal opportunity to bring home the entire set, and the holiday raffle was born.
In addition to the raffle, a limited number of ornaments are still available for purchase while supplies last. These include the 2005 Slidell Cultural Center, the 2007 Griffith Park Gazebo, and the 2008 Slidell Museum ornaments. Both of these ornaments are available for purchase while supplies last. The 2005 and 2007 ornaments are $12 each, and due to the manufacturer's price increases, the 2008 ornament is $15. Ornaments are available for purchase at the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs, 1330 Bayou Lane, #118 in the Slidell Municipal Complex on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave. and Bayou Lane.
For more information about the holiday ornaments, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375.


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TIOGA Helen Weber, 83, Tioga, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in a Bismarck hospital.
She was born March 3, 1929, to Adam and Mollie Reuber, in Bayard, Neb. She married Jake Weber March 8, 1948, in Bakersfield, Calif.
Survivors: sons Daniel and Jack, both Tioga; daughter Sally Iverson, Bismarck; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one stepgrandson.
Memorial service: Saturday, 3 p.m., in Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga.


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Which Teas Are Safe During Pregnancy
I would just like to know which teas in general are safe to consume during pregnancy (I am 22 weeks right now). I did a little research on this matter but am still not sure which teas I can drink. I have been drinking rooibos (redbush) tea lately (about a cup a day) with the impression that this is okay.


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yeswould diet soda's keep you bloated more?
found this today, thought it was funny...but then got me thinking about one part of it. would diet soda's keep you bloated more? i never thought about it before, i have pretty much drank them for the past 2 years and thinking back, even at my lowest, still had a belly...
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btw, i'll be starting an extremely scientific experiment on myself and posting about it on my blog very soon... scientific as in not...
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MONROE - For the St. Edmond football team, the bitter taste of defeat proved more unpleasant than any bad Halloween treat.
Unable to find their offensive groove, the eighth-ranked Gaels (9-2 overall) saw their memorable 2011 campaign reach the end of the road here Monday, dropping a 17-7 Class 2A second-round playoff decision to unbeaten and No. 5 PCM-Monroe (11-0).
"I thought we played hard, but we just couldn't find a way to sustain anything," said SEHS head coach Dick Tighe, who owns a career record of 391-152-8 through 58 years on the sidelines. "(The Mustangs) are a good team, but we still had some chances and never capitalized.
"It's always tough to lose and have to go home at this point in the season."
Efficiently marching 65 yards in six plays, District 8 champion PCM struck first on its initial drive of the game when quarterback Nate VandeWall connected with Sean O'Connor for a 35-yard touchdown pass. From there, the Gaels continued to fight an uphill climb the rest of the evening.
A three-yard dash to paydirt by Hutch Burns late in the second quarter eventually extended the Mustang edge to 14-0 at the intermission. PCM actually threatened to do more damage in the half, however, a key interception from senior free safety Nick Clark and a fumble recovery by junior linebacker Alex Mericle held the home squad in check.
"Our defense was able to force a couple of big turnovers at crucial times," Tighe said. "As a result, we were able to stay right there within striking distance."
In the first 24 minutes, St. Edmond managed only five first downs and 89 yards of total offense compared to 10 and 262 for the Mustangs.
After finding tough sledding before the break, Neil Flattery finally brought the Gael fans to their feet with a five-yard endzone scamper at the 3:00 mark of the third - just three plays following a pivotal pass interference call on PCM. Clark then tacked on the PAT, which ultimately proved to be the last point of the contest for the green and white.
With the outcome still hanging in the balance (17-7), the Gaels appeared to have a golden opportunity to break through once again with just over five minutes remaining in the final stanza, but the stingy Mustang defensive unit rose to the occasion and stuffed SEHS on a 4th and 2 play from the PCM 3-yardline.
"That really hurt when we didn't make (the first down) in that situation because it would've still been anybody's ballgame," said Tighe. "I thought that was probably the final nail in the coffin."
Mericle propelled the smashmouth Gael ground charge, compiling 77 yards on 15 carries.
Flattery also ran 24 times for 72 yards. The 190-pound senior closed out the year with a new single-season rushing record of 1,615 yards. Flattery also tied the program mark for most rushing touchdowns in a season (23) and wrapped up his decorated career second on the all-time St. Edmond rushing list (2,524).
Sophomore Vinnie Harvey and senior Ryan Rodenborn each notched sacks as well last night for the District 7 runner-up Gaels, while junior Matt Stumpf added a pick.
Burns accumulated a team-high 168 yards on 26 totes for the Mustangs. VanRoekel also went 6-for-10 through the air for 116 yards.
Twelve seniors donned a St. Edmond uniform on the gridiron for one last time. The Gaels now own a combined all-time playoff record of 3-8.
"Our seniors meant a lot to our program and will most definitely be missed," Tighe said.
Up next for PCM is a home battle with unbeaten and second-ranked West Marshall (11-0) in Monday's 2A quarterfinals. The Trojans blasted 2010 state runner-up North Polk last evening, 63-35.
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Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
John 20:19–31
Caravaggio painted his The Incredulity of St. Thomas sometime around the turn of the seventeenth century. Jesus (in white linen) stands to the left, Thomas is next to him (in a thread-bare red shirt), and Jesus is guiding Thomas's hand as Thomas places his finger in the wound just under Jesus' right breast. Two other disciples, also in red, hover in the scene
John 20:19–31; 1 Peter 1:3–9
Thomas discerns what neither Mary Magdalene nor the other disciples did: that Jesus is both "my Lord and my God." I wonder if we need to explore more seriously Thomas's approach to faith. We sing "We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight," but what is wrong with walking by both?
When Mary Magdalene said she'd seenthe Lord it was strangely disappointingOne of the worst women saved from the streetto have been first I knew it must be truethat's just what he would do but thenwhen I was the only one to fight fear& search for myself the others lagging behindit was like the soldier's spear went right throughme too when I returned to hear the others bragging (that was the worst)that I was the only one not to have been therenot to have seen where his hands were piercedI went into denial I won't believe I saidAnything less than my fingers in his woundswon't be enough My words sounded oddto my ears A week later I was amongthem when he appeared & called my bluffMy Lord & my God Conviction rolled off my tongue
Frightened disciples—cowering behind a bolted door—emerged from hiding as fearless and fierce followers. What changed them was the conviction that their crucified friend was alive.
The Lord said to Thomas, "Do not doubt, but believe." We know that line well. Too well, in fact, since Jesus didn't say anything to Thomas about doubt.
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This weekend, 13 is your lucky number.
There's plenty going on in the midstate, but there are 13 events that really shine - from stand up comedy shows, to anime conventions to multiple local music award shows.
Here are my picks for what you should do from March 22-24.
Top Pick: Zembo Shrine Circus, March 21-24
It's the 66th year for the Zembo Shrine Circus, but this old act is anything but boring. Prepare to ooh and aaah - and laugh too - during the show.
DETAILS: Various times, March 20-24 at Zembo Shrine Center, 2801 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Cost: $12. www.zembo.org, 717-236-7241.
Thursday and Friday
See the mind of Mencia at work
Carlos Mencia will be delivering his stand-up routine at the Second Street Comedy Club this weekend.
Details: 8 p.m. March 21, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. March 22 at Second Street Comedy Club, 236 N. Second St., Harrisburg. Cost: $30. www.secondstreetcomedyclub.com; 717-681-8012.
All weekend
Love your "Furuba?" Then Zenkaikon 2013 is for you. The anime convention includes cosplay, concerts and anime screenings.
DETAILS: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. March 22, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. March 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24 at Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Cost: $60 for all three days, $50 for Saturday and Sunday, $25 for Sunday. www.zenkaikon.com.
See a Charlie Chaplin's first talkie
There may be no better satire than that of "The Great Dictator," a 1940 film starring Charlie Chaplin about a Jewish barber who is mistaken for a Hitleresque dictator.
DETAILS: 7:30 p.m. March 22-23; 5:30 p.m. March 24. Cost: $8. www.midtowncinema.com; 717-909-6566.
Hear a midstate jam session
Harrisburg area bands Shine Delphi, Des Sera and That Girl join up with Reading natives Smoking Frog and Rabbit for a concert of indie and experimental music.
DETAILS: 9 p.m. March 22 at The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company, 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Cost: $6 advance, $8 doors. www.greenbeltevents.com.
Introduce the kids to classical music
Family favorites "Peter and the Wolf" by Prokofiev, "The Bear" by Haydn and "The Thieving Magpie" by Rossini will be performed by the York Symphony Orchestra and the Midstate Ballet of Greater York Dance and DreamWrights Youth and Family Theatre.
DETAILS: 10 a.m. March 23 at Strand Theatre, 50 N. George St., York. Cost: $8. www.mystrandcapitol.org; 717-846-1111.
Turn your child into a film critic
Is your son or daughter an animated movie connoisseur? Have them put their talents to good use at the Global Kids Animated Film Festival, in which the kids in the audience judge the flicks on the screen.
DETAILS: 11 a.m. March 23 at The Ware Center, Millersville University, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Cost: $8 adults, $4 children 10 and under. www.millersville.edu; 717-871-2308.
Solve a mystery with Scooby-Doo
The lovable canine and his gang take to the stage to close a case about a haunted theatre.
DETAILS: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. March 23 at Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. Cost: $17.75, $27.75, $37.75, $52.75. www.hersheytheatre.com; 717-534-3405.
"The Evil Dead" in its 35 millimeter print is back on the big screen - well on the Elks Theatre in Middletown's big screen at any rate. The 1981 film follows a group of college students vacationing in a cabin in the woods.
DETAILS: 9:15 p.m. March 23 at Elks Theatre, 4 W. Emaus St., Middletown. Cost: $8. www.elksmovies.com; 717-576-9508.
Cheer on the 717 Music Awards winners
The annual 717 Music Awards returns to give another band the crown of "Artist of the Year." Each title is voted on by the public. In addition to the awards being handed out there will be performances by Cheezy & The Crackers, Small Town Titans and Kamikaze Kupcakes.
DETAILS: 7 p.m. March 23 at Gullifty's Underground, 1104 Carlisle Road, Lower Allen Twp. Cost: $10 advance; $15 doors. www.facebook.com/717entertainment.com; 717-480-9890.
Saturday and Sunday
Watch an epic love story unfold
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is presenting it's concert style performance of "La Traviata" this weekend. The opera follows the love affair between a courtesan and a nobleman.
DETAILS: 8 p.m. March 23, 3 p.m. March 24 at The Forum, Fifth and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Cost: $12, $25, $38, $49, $64. www.harrisburgsymphony.org; 717-545-5527.
Hear Lebanon Levi speak
The "Amish Mafia" star will be speaking at a Lebanon library - a performance which will also be filmed by the series' production crew.
DETAILS: 2-5 p.m. March 24 at Matthews Public Library, 102 W. Main St., Fredericksburg. Cost: $10. www.lclibs.org/matthews.
The 717 Video Music Awards celebrates the midstate's finest music videos, producers and models.
DETAILS: 7 p.m. March 24 at Scottish Rite Auditorium 2701 N. Third St., Harrisburg. Cost: $38 VIP, $15 general admission. www.videomusicawards.web44.net.


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Askia Muhummad | 5/17/2012, 4:04 p.m.
Well, I join with civil rights activists and domestic abuse victim's advocates who say Alexander, who had no prior criminal record, was treated extra harshly because of her race, while Zimmerman got a pass for six weeks because he's White and because his father is a magistrate judge.
Ironically, the case was prosecuted by State Attorney Angela Corey, the same prosecutor who is handling the Martin-Zimmerman case.
After the sentencing, Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Corrine Brown confronted Corey in the hallway, accusing her of being overzealous, according to video from CNN affiliate WJXT. "There is no justification for 20 years," Brown told Corey during an exchange that was frequently interrupted by onlookers. "All the community was asking for was mercy and justice," Brown said. I agree.
The judge handed down the sentence after an emotional sentencing hearing during which Alexander's parents, her 11-year-old daughter and her pastor spoke on her behalf. Several people had to be escorted from the courtroom after breaking out singing and chanting about a lack of justice in the case, but the judge made a point to say that he had no choice under state law.
If there was any justice in the state of Florida, the governor would immediately issue a pardon, or at least commute Alexander's sentence.


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I read the Sept. 13 Sun Messenger article, "Municipal court increases fees," with a rueful smile, because the court's logic for this increase, "the new cost is more in keeping with those in surrounding communities" was identical to the logic my employer used when he raised our medical insurance contribution.
Not a word about justifying what is fair or equitable, just, "this is what other people are paying (regardless of how much better their coverage may be) so you have to pay it too."
The article ends with the Clerk of Courts saying, "We just (note "just", no mention of any real analysis) looked at what other courts charged, like Shaker Heights ($121) and found we were well below many of them." One can assume we should be grateful Shaker doesn't charge, say, $1,000. Because then South Euclid would charge $995 to be "more in keeping with those in surrounding communities."
I don't expect my employer to be fair and equitable, but I do expect more from a court system.
Dan Schreiner
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DORA, Alabama - A Dora woman is dead after she shot her husband twice and then turned the gun on herself, a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.
Sheriff's deputies responded to a call shortly after 3 p.m. in the 3900 block of Stephanie Drive. A man had called to report that his wife shot him twice as he tried to leave their home and then shot herself, Chief Deputy Randy Christian said.
Rescue crews arrived and pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The man was taken to a local hospital, and his condition is unknown. Their identities have not been released.


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Samsung Galaxy Note pays the FCC a visit
Samsung's newest phone… er… tablet… hit the manufacturer's native shores recently and questions immediately arose as to when the US would be seeing the device. No official announcement was made, but most believed that the Suwon-based mobile manufacturer would indeed bring the Galaxy Note to the States. Well, looks like that wish is about to become a reality.
The FCC received the Samsung Galaxy Note for their evaluation. The device came sporting support for AT&T's 2G/3G bands (sorry boys and girls, no 4G). Of course, the community on this side of the Pacific is waiting anxiously for the 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD, 1.4GHz dual-core processing, Gingerbread digital tablet to hit store shelves. Hopefully this trip to the FCC marks the beginning of the Note's short journey to our local mobile retailers.
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The 25 Meter was a huge success and a huge thank you goes out to all the JO-Mamas and JO-Daddies that helped make this event special for everyone in attendance. At ALC we recognize that you are paying for an experience and we work hard with that in mind to provide the best, most authentic, and fun archery experience available. We will continue to add new layers of cool and won't stop thinking about how we can make this event more fun and easy for everyone.
Special thanks to our hard working Judge Jake Veit. He's alway there for us and does a great job. Thanks JAKE!
Thank you for coming and shooting with us and making our event bigger and better than ever!
GRIV, and the ALC TEAM
The Tournament went off without a hitch and our new shooting area was bright, neat, and had Huge amounts of room behind the line and loads of room for equipment. The Food was great!!! Special thanks to the Bagel Palace for donating breakfast bagels and tons of cream cheese. They sent every bagel you could imagine and we ate well every morning. For Lunch... SHANES RIBSHACK!!!! yeah we had HUGE bbq sandwiches that we delicious. Just one sandwich was enough to fill you to the brim.
On the competition side. The kid's divisions were huge, but the pro turnout was less that desirable. We had six pros who shot for Artemis and a $7500 prize pot.
You can view the results here CLICK HERE
The Night 900 Series was a success and we had a fantastic time shooting. There were a couple JOAD Clubs there in attendance and the scores were fantastic. The big news of the Night was Birthday Boy Jonathan Clark. He cranked a 891 on his 18th Birthday!
Results, Story, and Photos will be available here as quickly as we can gather the scores and process them.
OK People Here's the link to FRIDAY SCORES
The 3rd Annual 25Meter Fall Classic FITA STAR was a smashing success. Attendance was through the roof, several records were blasted off the chart and we had a great time. If you didn't make it this year you missed out - but dont worry there's next year. We plan for the 25 Meter FITA Star to be bigger than ever.
Several Records went down this weekend. I am in the process of accounting for all of them right now, but unofficially Jonathan Clark, Gavin Huff, Johnny Lennox, Bridger Deaton, Kailey Johnston have new records you can compare your scores to the records at www.archeryrecords.org
We had archers from as far away as Iowa and many JOAD teams turned out. The Newberry FL team had a lot of kids and they looked great. We had some Wasps from Wayne County and The Georgia Archery Team turned out.
On day one Bridger Deaton was looking like he was going to smash the world record at the half. As it turned out he dropped two too many and ended up overwhelming the Junior National Record. At 18 years old he shows a tremendous talent. I look forward to tracking his archery for years to come.
On the bowman Bales Mathew Weinstein Nuked the Cub record. However he registered as a bowman and there are no bowman records recognized for 25 Meters.
There was STIFF Competition on the Master 60 bale. Patrick Eischen and Johnny Lennox have been rough on each other lately. This time Johnny came out on top.
Brian Huff rocked the Senior Division with an 1149. His score would have been tied for second in the Championship Pro Division. - I'm just sayin'
Gavin Huff and Jonathan Clark rocked some records and won their division. Jack Argo rocked the Cub Recurve Division and it was his first event ever!
The kids really turned out strong and we had a great time
All proceeds from this event went directly to the ALC JOAD to help with the expansion and growth of our JOAD and other kids programs.


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It is now five years since the present outbreak of H5N1 avian flu first infected people. Though 379 people have since contracted the virus, of whom 239 have died, it has yet to start a pandemic.
As its name suggests, bird flu remains predominantly an avian disease. While it is very dangerous to humans who catch it, this has happened only rarely, after close contact with infected birds.
This week, however, brought some alarming news. Writing in The Lancet, a Chinese medical team confirmed that a 52-year-old man who contracted H5N1 in Jiangsu province last December almost certainly caught it


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Northern Nevada Medical Group Welcomes New Physician Assistant
10:02 AM, Jan. 21, 2014
Northern Nevada Medical Center is pleased to announce that Vivian Graham, PA-C, has joined Northern Nevada Medical Group. Graham is practicing at NNMG's Fallon location at 1020 New River Parkway, Suite 301.
She graduated from MEDEX Northwest University of Washington School of Medicine in 2003 and provides family medicine to patients of all ages.
Graham is accepting new patients and same-day appointments. She is on most of the area's health plans, including Medicare. To schedule an appointment please call (775) 428-2150.


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How to Request Birth and Death Records
Certified Birth and Death Records are $22.00, which includes $13.50 in state fees. Certified copies are required for most official uses of vital records. They carry the seal of the registrar and are on special security paper. Please note: newborn certificates take 4-6 weeks.
Four (4) ways to request a birth or death certificate:
1. Visit the ZMCHD office at 205 N. 7th Street, Zanesville OH 43701. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-4:00pm, but closed government holidays. This is the fastest way to obtain a birth or death certificate. Please click here to print the instructions and application (complete two pages). You will fill out an application and pay the $22.00 required fee. Your request will be processed as you wait. Normal waiting time is 5 to 10 minutes. We accept cash, check, money orders (in U.S. funds), and credit/debit cards. No request will be filled if the application is not complete.
2. Send the form by U.S. mail: You can fill out a request form and mail it in with payment to ZMCHD, 205 N. 7th Street, Zanesville, OH 43701. The day we receive the form, it is processed and sent out in the same days mail. You will need to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and money order of $22.00 for each certificate.
Make money order payable to: Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department. We do not accept credit/debit cards by mail.
3. Online by credit/debit card: You can pay by credit/debit card by submitting an online request through an independent company that we partner with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached through their website link. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, but all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, Master Card or Visa.
4. Online by visiting Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics or by visiting any local health department in Ohio that issues birth certificates. Prices vary per local health department.
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WESTFIELD The Westfield Athenaeum will host Nancy Dell, a registered dietician, on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Lang Auditorium.
Dell kicks off the library's Spring Speaker Series with her presentation, "Nutrition: Your Fountain of Youth."
It will focus on how nutrition can play a vital role in slowing the aging process and keep anyone healthy at any age.
Dell is best known for her "Food for Thought" nutrition news segments that have aired on WWLP-22 news since 1984. After receiving her bachelor's degree in biology from Westfield State University, she went on to earn her master's degree in human nutrition from the University of Massachusetts.
This program is free, and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, go online to westath.org, or call the Westfield Athenaeum, (413) 568-0638.


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Relatives say Robby Mercadal Jr. walked out of his Old Metairie home early Saturday morning and stepped into his killers' vehicle to confront the two men inside the car for hanging out with a 16-year-old girl.
Mercadal, 26, had squared off with Cody Yelverton, 23, and Duane Croissant, 18, earlier that night when he picked up the unidentified girl and his 16-year-old cousin, Victoria Manson, from a Kenner party where drugs, alcohol and a gun had been present, according to Manson. The two men had come to Old Metairie to collect the girl, and Mercadal intended to refresh his warning.
As the argument intensified inside the car, authorities say Yelverton reached under his seat and shot Mercadal in the face. The men then left Mercadal to die on the street about seven blocks from his home.
"It was more or less Robby just protecting his family," Manson said of her cousin on Monday.
Mercadal succumbed to his injuries about 10 hours after he was found him lying near Metairie Lawn Drive and Fagot Avenue. His death stunned residents of the usually peaceful East Jefferson neighborhood and left his
relatives grieving.
Sheriff's Office detectives booked both Yelverton, of 2805 Haring Road, Metairie, and Croissant, of 150 Diane Place, St. Rose, with second degree murder.
"Those people just don't value how much this boy was loved," said Mercadal's grandmother, Jackie Robuck, 66. "He was the love of my life."
Mercadal grew up in Old Metairie at the same Hesper Avenue home that is still the headquarters for five generations of his family, including his 6-year-old son, Robby Mercadal III. The blue-eyed first-grader held a miniature football on Monday and giggled as he recalled helping his father play a Halloween prank on a neighborhood friend.
Family members described Mercadal as a social animal who had countless friends and spent most of his time
calling on them and hanging out.
"Robby loved life. He loved people," Robuck said.
Mercadal's mother, Rhonda, 44, spoke frankly about her son, calling him a troubled teen who dropped out of the former Vernon and Gilda Haynes Middle School, now the Haynes Academy School for Advanced Science. He later earned his GED, but Rhonda Mercadal said he was hooked on drugs and prescription pills, specifically the anti-anxiety medication Xanax.
At 17, Mercadal was sentenced to three years probation for stealing CDs out of a car, his mother said. A year later, he saw friend Brandon Kirby, 18, shot and killed in New Orleans in a 2004 incident.
"After that, he was really bad off," Rhonda Mercadal said, recalling her son's descent into rage and depression.
A friend loaned Mercadal a pistol which led to a 2005 conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison, but was released in June after serving 5 ½ years, his mother said. Relatives say he was a changed man.
"He had his son to look forward to," said Mercadal's godmother, Deidre Kennedy, 44. "He wanted to show (his son) that he had made a mistake."
Kennedy and other relatives believe that it was Mercadal's loyalty to family, and by extension, their friends, that led him to accompany the girl out to the car on Saturday. His earlier encounter with the men at the party involved threats and a gun, authorities say.
But Mercadal was adamant that men their age had no business hanging out with teenage girls.
His family members were relieved to hear of the arrests on Monday.
"It will help when I know they're in prison for life," Robuck said.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday at Garden of Memories, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie. Private visitation for relatives begins at 9 a.m. with public visitation at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will be said at 1 p.m. Friends of the family have set up an account in Mercadal's name at Capital One bank to pay for funeral expenses.


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U.S. Rep. Ahn "Joseph" Cao, R-New Orleans, is being trashed by a New York congressman over Cao's vote against President Obama's health-care revamp, according to the New York Post.
According to the newspaper, Cao's accuser, Rep. Gregory Meeks, says in a recorded message being transmitted in phone calls to the New Orleans area that Cao "stood with the insurance companies and Republicans in Washington, instead of standing up for hardworking families he represents."
According to The Hill, a publication that covers Congress, the robo-call campaign is being coordinated by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Here is a link to the recorded message.
According the Post, Meeks, a Democrat, earlier had founded a charity to help Louisiana victims of Hurricane Katrina, but the organization, New Yorkers Organized to Assist Hurricane Families, gave Katrina victims only a small amount of the $31,000 it had collected.


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The ASUS M51VA-AS045G is mid-range laptop with a fantastic array of connections and strong processing performance. Unfortunately the screen's default dimness may prove annoying for novice users and the lack of Gigabit Ethernet at this price point is disappointing.
If you're not looking for a Blu-ray capable unit and you don't mind a screen that is only average, the ASUS M51VA-AS045G is a notebook that has "future-proofing" written all over it, thanks to an excellent variety of expansion options and strong hardware performance. The sad exceptions to this are its inability to play Blu-ray discs and the absence of Gigabit Ethernet.
HP's good value Pavilion dv5-1009TX proved that it is possible to fit a Blu-ray player into a $2000 laptop without causing financial collapse (although there may be a few people who disagree on that point.) Given that it is touted as a "Multimedia Notebook" it would have been nice to see the M51VA-AS045G equipped with a high-def drive, instead of the dual-layer DVD-RW it comes with.
More problematic is the notebook's screen. Although it displays pictures with vivid colour contrasts, there's a distinct dimness that requires tinkering in the advanced settings of ATI's Catalyst Control Centre to improve; this may be a bit complicated for novice users.
These points aside, the M51VA is a largely well-endowed notebook. The built-in HDMI allows it to connect to modern LCD and plasma panels, while FireWire S400 connectivity means it will work with devices like cameras and camcorders. The ExpressCard/54 slot is a welcome inclusion as are the four USB2.0 ports. Most impressive is the inclusion of an e-SATA port. This underutilised port allows speedy data transfers to external drives like the Western Digital My Book Studio Edition II (WDH2Q20000) and is gradually becoming more mainstream.
The ASUS is no slug when it comes to performance, with a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 CPU, 4GB of DDR2 RAM and a 320GB serial ATA hard drive that spins at 5400rpm. The unit comes with the 32-bit edition of Windows Vista, which results in the system only using 3GB of the RAM. This doesn't stop the laptop from performing fairly well, however. ASUS also throws in a 250GB external hard drive that looks good and works quite nicely.
In our WorldBench 6 tests the M51VA managed to score 96. This means that most hardware-intensive tasks such as video encoding and 3-D rendering can be performed efficiently. Our iTunes benchmarking, which strains the CPU by converting 53min of WAV files into 192Kbps MP3s, provided further proof of the system's strength by performing the task in the excellent time of 67sec.
While the ATI Mobility Radeon HD3650 GPU won't be blowing the socks off gamers anytime soon, it'll still play plenty of classics like F.E.A.R. and Half Life 2 without any problems. In our 3DMark 06 benchmarks, the ASUS returned a score of 3705.
The notebook is quite user-friendly. The keyboard is full-sized (with the exception of the small Ctrl and cursor keys, which will take getting used to), so it is easy to use. The number pad is rather small, but it is still fairly useful for those needing to bash out calculations.
For those on the go, the weight may prove to be a bit of an issue with the M51VA coming in at 2.85kg without the power supply and 3.3kg with everything included. Our battery test result doesn't help the case either, with the 6-cell lithium-ion battery lasting just 1hr 19min.
The M51VA features 802.11n wireless networking as well as 10/100 Ethernet. At this price point we'd expect to see Gigabit Ethernet, so the slower connection was disappointing. Bluetooth 2.0 is provided as well, which is good news for those with compatible accessories.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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While everyone else is still arguing over whether The Hurt Locker, Avatar, Up in the Air, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, or some other choice is the best film of 2009, we're looking forward to what we expect to be talking about in eleven to twelve months – what are the best movies of 2010? We can't guarantee you what's going to be the most Oscar-nominated film of 2010 but we can guarantee you one thing – of our 20 most anticipated films below at least one will suck Amelia-style and a few of the absolute best films of the year aren't on this list. Who saw District 9 coming at this time last year? Who knew The Lovely Bones would tank? One of the greatest things about this job is that uncertainty of what will happen when the lights go down … but we still like to guess.
Overall, how does 2010 look? Great. We had concern that cinema would start the decade limply (remember, 1990 and 2000 were both weak years), but there are a number of spectacular directors returning to the forefront this year including Julian Schnabel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Martin Scorsese, Sofia Coppola, Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Clint Eastwood, Peter Weir, Darren Aronofsky, David O. Russell, Terrence Malick, and the Coen brothers. And there's a chance that Alexander Payne's The Descendants could finally get into theaters and that Gus Van Sant might have a film this year as well. (Although since both Payne and Van Sant's films are looking like 2011, they're not included on the list below.) And you never know what Steven Soderbergh is going to do next but it will probably come out quickly. For fans of the auteur theory, 2010 could rock. Here's what we most expect to populate top ten lists at the end of 2010.
Runner-Ups: The American (Anton Corbijn), Biutiful (Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu), Iron Man 2 (Jon Favreau), Micmacs (Jean-Pierre Jeunet), Miral (Julian Schnabel), Rabbit Hole (John Cameron Mitchell), The Rum Diary (Bruce Robinson), Shutter Island (Martin Scorsese), Somewhere (Sofia Coppola), and We Need to Talk About Kevin (Lynne Ramsay)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Writer: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, and Michael Caine
Why It Will Rule: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences changed the amount of Best Picture nominees because of the caliber of Nolan's last work. Of course, a follow-up to a movie as spectacular as The Dark Knight would be anticipated from anyone but even without the last Batman movie Nolan has to be considered for a list like this every time he makes a film. He made three of the best movies of the 2000s in Memento, The Prestige, and The Dark Knight and Batman Begins and Insomnia are both strong films as well. He's never made a bad film and he's made a few great ones. And instead of pulling a Sam Raimi and sticking with a franchise to the detriment of the rest of your creative ideas, Nolan delayed a third Batman film to make Inception, a sci-fi thriller about people entering each other's dreams. It looks totally trippy, has a spectacular cast, and could be the most original major film of the summer or even the last few years.
Why It Might Suck: Original visions from creative filmmakers can lead to greatness or they can lead to divisive films like The Fountain or, even worse, The Matrix sequels. It may seem unlikely that Inception should be mentioned in the same breath as The Matrix Revolutions but don't you get the feeling that this is either going to be "top ten" or "bottom ten" material? That it's a swing for the fences that ends in a home run or a strike out? There's unlikely to be an in-between.
Director: David Fincher
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Rashida Jones, Malese Jow, Justin Timberlake, and Andrew Garfield
Why It Will Rule: David Fincher is getting more confident and more intriguing as a director every single time he makes a movie and he's never made a bad one (yes, I said never ... deal with it Alien 3 haters). He's even made a few great ones (Se7en, Fight Club, Zodiac). Does he seem like the perfect fit for an Aaron Sorkin script about the founding of Facebook starring Justin Timberlake and that girl from Parks and Recreation? Absolutely not. But it's that directorial choice that almost makes this more interesting. What did Fincher see in this reportedly trial-heavy drama about turning the internet into a social tool? I can't wait to find out.
Why It Might Suck: A Facebook movie? Really? If it was anyone but Fincher, this probably wouldn't even be a runner-up. We've also read a few concerned reports about the quality of the script (along with a few raves), but somehow it feels like any other buzz about this film could change about as often as the constantly redesigning Facebook itself. We won't really know until someone sees it.
Director: Clint Eastwood
Writer: Peter Morgan
Starring: Matt Damon, Bryce Dallas Howard, Cecile de France, Thierry Neuvic, Mylene Jampanoi, Frankie McLaren, and Jay Mohr
Why It Will Rule: Unforgiven. Mystic River. Letters from Iwo Jima. Despite the relative failure of his recent work, there's always the potential that Clint Eastwood will deliver a masterpiece when he steps behind the camera and Hereafter has something in common with some of Eastwood's strongest films of the last few decades – a great writer. When Eastwood gets the right script, he can bring the movie magic and Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon) is one of the more consistent writers working today. This time he's penned an international thriller with a supernatural theme and Eastwood has brought on his new muse Matt Damon to star in the film that's reportedly a three-part, intersecting story that's been shooting around the world.
Why It Might Suck: Invictus. Changeling. Flags of Our Fathers. If the same dry, turgid filmmaker who produced Invictus makes a story about the comfort of believing there's something on the other side of the flatline, it could be as "suck" as anything in his career. Eastwood's worst recent films have been dead on arrival, making a film about the hereafter a dicey proposition.
Director: Lee Unkrich
Writer: Michael Arndt
Starring: Tom Hanks, Michael Keaton, Joan Cusack, Whoopi Goldberg, Tim Allen, R. Lee Ermey, Bonnie Hunt, Wallace Shawn, Timothy Dalton, and John Ratzenberger
Why It Will Rule: Because the first two Toy Story films are among the best animated features of all time and Pixar has been a top ten staple for most of the 2000s. This time around, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang have to deal with their beloved Andy heading off to college and being dumped in a daycare center. It could be a touching commentary on growing old (as more than one Pixar film has been) or it could merely be an animated summer thrill ride. Either way, it's probably going to rule.
Why It Might Suck: It was written by a non-Pixar entity, the man whose previous credit is Little Miss Sunshine, and directed by a man who has never held the directorial title alone (after co-director credits on Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., and Finding Nemo). There are also very few "part threes" that don't suck. One of the most interesting things about Toy Story 3 is that if it is the inevitable creative stumble after the ridiculously acclaimed Ratatouille, WALL-E, and Up, people are more likely to point to the natural pitfalls of the summer sequel (along with opening near a Shrek sequel) and Pixar can easily shake it off and move on. It's win-win.
Director: Peter Weir
Writer: Peter Weir
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Mark Strong, Colin Farrell, Jim Sturgess, and Ed Harris
Why It Will Rule: Because Peter Weir rules. He hasn't made a film since Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in 2003, but the director of Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Year of Living Dangerously, Witness, Dead Poets Society, Fearless, and The Truman Show should hold a spot on any anticipated list. Based on the memoir by Slavomir Rawicz, The Way Back is another period piece for Weir primed to take Oscar season like Master and Commander did seven years ago. Ed Harris, who did some of the best work of his career for Weir in The Truman Show, stars with the increasingly-great Colin Farrell as soldiers escaping a labor camp during World War II with the help of a Russian girl (Saoirse Ronan). With a great cast, spectacular director, and award bait subject matter, we'd be stunned if The Way Back wasn't a major Oscar contender next year.
Why It Might Suck: We all thought Defiance would be a major Oscar contender too. Directors often get weighed down in wartime period pieces and it's not hard to see The Way Back being a dirge. Is it possible that Weir has lost a little of his magic in seven years? Doubtful, but possible. And as often as these Oscar bait period pieces turn into Master and Commander they just as often come and go with little to no fanfare.
Director: Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
Writer: Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
Starring: Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges, and Josh Brolin
Why It Will Rule: Wouldn't it be funny if Jeff Bridges went from decades of work with no Oscars to winning two in a row? The part of Marshall Reuben J. Cogburn, especially in the hands of the Coen brothers, could easily deliver Bridges something that hasn't happened since Tom Hanks won 'em back-to-back. Even if it doesn't, the fact is that if you're not pumped at the idea of Joel and Ethan Coen making a western with Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges, and Josh Brolin, you simply don't like movies. Move along little doggy.
Why It Might Suck: Honestly, it probably won't but the Coens do have an interesting "every other" track record lately. I like Burn After Reading more than most but it was naturally seen as a dip in quality after No Country for Old Men. And they usually follow-up their more serious fare with their brand of lunacy (Burn followed No Country, The Big Lebowski followed Fargo, The Hudsucker Proxy followed Barton Fink). Given the Best Picture nod for A Serious Man, does that mean that their take on High Noon could be a little left of center?
Director: Julie Taymor
Writer: Julie Taymor
Starring: Helen Mirren, Ben Whishaw, Alan Cumming, Russell Brand, Chris Cooper, David Strathairn, Djimon Hounsou, Felicity Jones, and Alfred Molina
Why It Will Rule: We didn't really respond to Across the Universe but it was still an undeniably ambitious project and when someone as daring as Julie Taymor makes a film, it's natural to get your hopes up. Especially if you've seen Titus. Taymor rocked big-screen Shakespeare before and has already directed a reportedly daring stage version of The Tempest. And look at that cast (with Helen Mirren cast as Prospera, a gender-changed character indicating Taymor's taking chances and making changes again). Some of the best actors alive doing Taymor's version of Shakespeare? Sign me up.
Why It Might Suck: As we've noted, projects this wildly ambitious can lead to strike outs as often as they lead to home runs. Taymor's films have always been visual stunners but Across the Universe didn't quite come together and it's completely possible that The Tempest could suffer the same fate: Pretty pictures signifying nothing.
Director: Terrence Malick
Writer: Terrence Malick
Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Fiona Shaw, and Joanna Going
Why It Will Rule: After months of anticipation (the film was rumored to come out in late 2009), we will finally get a new Terrence Malick film in 2010 and it stars two of the best actors of their generation in a time-spanning story that he's reportedly been tinkering with since the 1970s (when it was once known as Q). With a spectacular technical team (cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, production designer Jack Fisk, composer Alexandre Desplat) and an epic scope, The Tree of Life has "top ten list" written all over it. Penn plays the lead while Pitt plays his father in flashback. One of our most epic directors is telling an epic story that some have even rumored features dinosaur footage and images of the hereafter. Malick is taking on the entire arc of man. Who's NOT interested in that?
Why It Might Suck: Dinosaurs? There have reportedly been over three million feet of 35MM film shot for Tree of Life and when a filmmaker as detail-oriented as Malick makes a film that has taken this much of his life it could easily turn into a dull mess.
Director: David O. Russell
Writer: Paul Attanasio & Lewis Colick
Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Mark Wahlberg, and Melissa Leo
Why It Will Rule: Because we've been waiting for Russell to make another great movie after Three Kings for over a decade now and we think this reunion with that film's Mark Wahlberg (who gives one of his best and most underrated performances in Three Kings) is going to be spectacular. Wahlberg plays a part that he seems to have been working toward for years – a Boston-born boxer in the true story of "Irish" Mickey Ward. Mickey is trained for the big fight by his brother, an ex-con played by Bale and Oscar nominees Amy Adams and Melissa Leo co-star. Darren Aronofsky was attached at one time but he moved on and Wahlberg clearly brought in his buddy Russell after Nailed fell apart. But this role feels so right for Wahlberg. Oscar nomination. Mark our words. Maybe even a win.
Why It Might Suck: It's unlikely but you never know with the problems that Russell has had over the last decade or so. He's had trouble getting movies to the big screen and hasn't always delivered when he has (I Heart Huckabees is undeniably flawed). Even Wahlberg doesn't always make the smartest decisions but this one just feels right to us for some reason. The again, we could be wrong.
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Writer: Darren Aronofsky & Mark Heyman
Starring: Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Winona Ryder, Vincent Cassel, and Barbara Hershey
Why It Will Rule: Aronofsky has yet to make a bad film and the jolt given his career by the universal acclaim of The Wrestler makes his follow-up naturally anticipated. And I love how unpredictable Aronofsky continues to be. He must have received a hundred offers post-Rourke and he went with a thriller about a veteran ballet dancer and a rival. Yes, ballet. You could call this a left turn but those are the only kind of turns Aronofsky seems to make with little through lines drawn between The Fountain, The Wrestler, and Black Swan. A filmmaker this talented, willing to take on whatever project interests him the most regardless of subject matter? We can't wait.
Why It Might Suck: Mila Kunis was great in Forgetting Sarah Marshall but this is a whole new world for her and Portman can be hit and miss. Ballet has been hard to translate to the big screen, but reports from people who have read this unusual script seem to imply that Black Swan is as much about ballet as The Fountain is about surgery. At the same time, sometimes left turns lead to dead ends.


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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | It's been noisy after hours
To the editor:
I have lived very near the rod and gun club for 11 years.
I knew from the get-go it would be noisy. It's the shooting after 9:30 to 10 p.m. that I find so annoying.
Some months ago, I had an opportunity to talk about the nuisance factor with someone who said he was on the board of the gun club. I don't remember his name, but he said there were no funds for policing the club area and no gates to keep non-members out, and that trespassing has been an issue.
The week before the Fourth of July, the marquee showed "Closed 4/4 & 4/5" but the gunfire went from 9 a.m. to after dusk. Maybe someone should define "dusk."
Perhaps the trespassing issues have been resolved with a new gate and resident watchman. That's good.
My friend, Ms. Mansfield, who lives on Sandy Point, confirmed with me that someone at the gun club was indeed shooting the night that gunfire shattered the "bliss." Sorry, not firecrackers.
Someday, I'm going over to the gun club because I'm curious as to the kind of weapons that are fired. Sometimes it sounds like VERY big guns.
And, yes, we are surrounded by noise, but it is the decibel levels of the noise that make the difference. One of my pet noise peeves is loud radios. Why do people working outside with radios blasting think that everyone in the neighborhood wants to hear their "music"?
H.E. Haines
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Urlacher only played in the MWC in 1999, but it was a great year. The hometown favorite, a consensus All-American, finished 12th in the Heisman voting and was named MWC Player of the Year.
Urlacher finished his college career with 442 career tackles, 11 sacks and 11 forced fumbles. He also caught six touchdown receptions and found the end zone five times on kick returns.
Urlacher was selected by the Chicago Bears with the ninth overall pick in 2000 and went on to compile a Hall of Fame resume in the NFL.


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LANCASTER - The L-L League basketball regular season is over.
But there will be one playoff game.
Tuesday's outcomes ...
* Cocalico girls beat Solanco 45-34 and Ephrata girls beat Lebanon 42-32, so the Eagles and the Mounts finished in a tie for first place, and they'll square off Friday at 7 p.m. at Garden Spot. Winner is the Section 2 champ; loser is the runner-up.
* No playoff in Section 4 boys, after Lancaster Catholic stormed from behind and knocked off Lancaster Mennonite 51-49 before an overflow crowd at Catholic. That's five section championships in a row for the Crusaders.
* Cedar Crest is your Section 1 boys' runner-up. The Falcons topped Penn Manor 63-46, and snared second place when Hempfield lost to McCaskey and Warwick lost to Manheim Township.
* Elco wrapped up second place in Section 3 girls, compliments of a win over Donegal and Lampeter-Strasburg's win over Northern Lebanon. Raiders, in.
* And Lampeter-Strasburg grabbed second place in Section 3 boys, compliments of a wild 70-67 double-OT win at Northern Lebanon, in a game where the winner clinched second and the loser was out of the league playoffs.
More coming soon. Sit tight.
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"The action takes place in Sidney Bruhl's study, in the Bruhl home in Westport, Connecticut . . . the room is decorated with framed theatrical window cards and a collection of guns, handcuffs, maces, broadswords, and battle-axes."
At rise, Sidney Bruhl is seated thoughtfully at his desk. He's about fifty, an impressive, well-tended man . . . The door to the foyer opens partway and Myra Bruhl looks in. She's in her forties, slim and self-effacing . . . Sidney notices her.
Sidney: " 'Deathtrap.' A thriller in two acts. One set, five characters. (Lifts a manuscript in a paperboard binder.) A juicy murder in Act One, unexpected developments in Act Two. Sound construction, good dialogue, laughs in the right places. Highly commercial." (Tosses the manuscript on the desk.)
What: The Great Lakes Theater
production of Ira Levin's comedy thriller. Directed by Charles Fee.
When: Previews at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Opens at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Through Sunday, March 16.
Where: Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, Cleveland.
Tickets: $15-$70. Go to greatlakestheater.org or call 216-241-6000.
Approximate running time: 2 hours, including intermission.
So begins Ira Levin's "Deathtrap," a play about writing plays – crafting whodunits, to be exact – in a preview performance Friday and opening Saturday at Great Lakes Theater's Hanna Theatre. It's also about lust and pride and envy, with a little bondage thrown in to sweeten the deal, as it always does.
Myra thinks the script her husband is assessing is his own. But the author is actually Clifford Anderson, a student from one of Sidney's summer playwriting seminars who has mailed his mentor a copy of his work begging for a critique. ("I think I remember him," Sidney tells Myra. "Enormously obese. A glandular condition. Four hundred pounds. I wonder where he got my address . . . ")
Myra: "Is it really good? His first play?"
Sidney: "It can't miss. A gifted director couldn't even hurt it. It'll run for years."
So, of course, did Levin's two-act, one-set, five-character play, which still holds the distinction of being the longest-running comedy thriller in Broadway history.
The record-smashing "Deathtrap" opened in February 1978 and closed in June 1982. It was still playing at the Biltmore Theatre when the Sidney Lumet film starring Michael Caine and Dyan Cannon as Mr. and Mrs. B. and Christopher Reeve as the decidedly un-glandular C. Anderson. (The movie poster featured the actors' faces on the squares of a Rubik's Cube, the universal symbol for a wickedly tricky puzzle.)
Despite its success, there were no major revivals of the play until a 2010 production in London's West End. Though already a title on Great Lakes' mystery short list – along with next season's "Dial 'M' for Murder" – its London rebirth caught producing artistic director Charles Fee's attention.
"They're right," Fee thought. "It's time."
"It is an absolutely brilliant genre play," he says, "far
better than its original critical reception even understood. They liked it, it
did well, it ran forever, but I don't think that it was really appreciated for
the master that Ira Levin is." (Levin died in 2007 at age 78).
Though "Deathtrap" was warmly received across the pond in 2010, Guardian critic Michael Billington stopped short of calling it "a classic thriller." (In relation to what? Agatha Christie's deathless, dusty, drawing-room mystery "The Mousetrap," which Great Lakes thankfully freshened two seasons ago?)
Still, he praised "Deathtrap's" elegant construction and the fact that it offered "more twists than a bent corkscrew."
"As a piece of theater, it is just staggeringly fun and endlessly curls back on itself," says Fee. "It is a sort of postmodern joke on the genre."
If you never caught the play or screened the movie – or, you saw the flick so long ago, its twists and turns are as foggy as the solution to that damn Rubik's Cube – we don't want to ruin the diabolical surprises in store. Here's as much as we can tell you:
Sidney is washed up, and so is his marriage. "He hasn't had a hit in 18 years," says Fee. "He's had four flops. He's burning through his wife's money."
When the foolproof thriller falls into Sidney's hands – palms damp with flop sweat, mind you – the gears in his brain begin to whirr.
"I'm green with envy," Sidney tells Myra. "I'd like to beat the wretch over the head with the mace there, bury him in a four-hundred-pound hole somewhere, and send the thing off under my own name."
Ah, but if it were that simple, the show would have been shuttered as fast as "Break a Leg," Levin's last play. Directed by Charles Nelson Reilly, the two-act premiered on April 29, 1979, and closed the same day after one performance, murdered by critics.
As it happens, "Deathtrap" was one of the glorious exceptions for Levin. Though he authored a string of Hollywood blockbusters, including "Rosemary's Baby," "The Boys From Brazil" and "The Stepford Wives," his career as a playwright stalled after he penned "No Time for Sergeants" in 1955 at age 26.
A string of six plays followed, "all but two unmitigated disasters," wrote Martin Andrucki, a Bates College professor of theater, in his dramaturgical notes for a 2005 production of "Deathtrap" in Lewiston, Maine.
"The two exceptions, however, were merely semi-flops."
When he sat down to write "Deathtrap," Levin fashioned the struggling Sidney Bruhl after himself, and "in the process," Andrucki continued, "he created a kind of endlessly self-reflecting mirror which, for more than a quarter of a century, has been fascinating everyone who gazes into it." It was also a lucrative middle finger to a fickle industry.
All those startling stats got us – and Great Lakes marketing and public relations director Todd Krispinsky – thinking about other freaky factoids and figures we could mine from Levin's ingenious puzzle. We promise not to give (too much) away.
1,793: Number of performances it takes to become Broadway's longest-running comedy thriller of all time. Marian Seldes, who played Myra Bruhl in the original production, performed in all 1,793 shows of the play's four-year run, earning her a Guinness World Record for "Most Durable Actress." No word on why Seldes' standby, the late Jan Farrand, never resorted to murder to trod the boards in her place.
4: Number of 1978 Tony Award nominations earned by "Deathtrap." Best play; best featured actor in a play
(Victor Garber); best featured actress in a play (Seldes); best direction of a play (Robert Moore).
0: Number of Tony wins. Levin's masterful mystery was bested by Hugh Leonard's "Da," performed a paltry 697 times.
$17,385,291: The U.S. gross for the movie "Deathtrap," released in March 1982.
1: Number of Golden Raspberry Award nominations earned by Dyan Cannon for her performance in Sidney Lumet's "Deathtrap." She lost the Worst Supporting Actress Razzie to Aileen Quinn as the titular redheaded orphan in "Annie."
5: Number of actors who played the lead role of Sidney Bruhl on Broadway during its record-breaking run. They were John Wood, Stacy Keach, John Cullum, Robert Reed and Farley Granger. (Take that, Alex Trebek.)
1978: The year in which the play is set. "You cannot change the period because of the mechanics of the play," says Fee, who directs the Great Lakes production of "Deathtrap." Because old-school, smudgy ribbon typewriters are integral to the story, "it has to be pre-PC," he says. "One of the other things that drives Sidney crazy is that Clifford is not only smart, he can type like a demon. Now, I'd like you to find an actor in his 20s today who can type at all, who has ever typed, on anything but a flat keyboard." In addition to leaning his lines, Nick Steen has to master flying over those graduated keys. "I keep saying to him, 'Hey man, you gotta start putting in the time on the typewriter.' "
2: Number of typewriters (manual and
electric) used onstage to pound out this meta-mystery-thriller.
$39.99: The cost of a vintage Smith-Corona Sterling Portable Manual Typewriter (the model preferred by young, buff writer Clifford Anderson, upon which he bangs out his masterpiece) on eBay.
100+: Number of weapons that adorn the walls of Sidney Bruhl's study, any one of which could be used to commit the perfect murder at any time. A sampling:
· 2 garrotes
· 40 daggers and stilettos
· 6 war axes
· 2 maces
· 32 swords, sabers and scimitars
· 2 crossbows
· 16 guns (pistols, derringers and rifles)
100: Number of hours spent by the GLT props department assembling this arsenal.
2,047: Number of miles that many of the weapons traveled (from the GLT fight choreographer's home in Los Angeles) to get to the Hanna stage.
2: Number of sets of "trick" handcuffs that bind this thriller's murderous ménage à trios.
6: Number of bloody, mud-caked shirts worn by male leads in the GLT production (that's three each).
12: Number of hours that it will take members of GLT's costume shop to ventilate or make the period wig of Helga Ten Dorp, a world-renowned Dutch psychic who is renting a cottage near the Bruhl home. The process is done entirely by hand, requiring each hair to be knotted into place using a tiny hook. Sounds tedious. We'd rather be garroted.


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HALIFAX — It's a cleanup day in much of Atlantic Canada as snow dumped by the nor'easter is being plowed, shovelled and blown from the streets and highways.
Meanwhile, winds were still strong early today in eastern Newfoundland, with Environment Canada reporting gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour along the coast.
Environment Canada said a total of 50 centimetres of snow fell on Gander over the weekend, while St. John's received 22 centimetres.
On Nova Scotia's south shore, the owners of several coastal properties are assessing the damage caused by tidal surges and strong winds that topped 150 kilometres per hour at the height of the storm.
The blizzard paralyzed travel in much of the region before easing on Sunday.
However, airports in St. John's and Halifax are only reporting a few flight delays early today.
In several cities, municipal governments were warning commuters to expect a slower commute as snow removal continued on major downtown streets.


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Sammy Watkins isn't the only talented Clemson wide receiver in this year's NFL draft.
The Detroit Lions hosted Watkins' teammate, Martavis Bryant on Thursday, with one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits.
Bryant is the taller of the Clemson standouts, measuring in at 6-foot-4 at the combine. He also has comparable straight-line speed, edging out his teammate by a thousandth of second with a 4.42 40-yard dash at the event.
Bryant's 39-inch vertical jump was also among the best at his position.
As a junior in 2013, Bryant averaged an impressive 19.7 yards per reception, ranking ninth in the NCAA. For his college career, he gained 22.2 yards per catch.
His admitted weakness is route running. At the combine, he told reporters he's been working with Hall of Famer Chris Carter to improve in that area.
Bryant is expected to come off the board somewhere in the second or third round.


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It promises to be two days of first-rate craft brews and great barbecue! One highlight: the world premiere of East Coast Brewing Co.'s Beach Haus Classic American Pilsner. Participating brewers include Blue Moon, Erie Brewing Co., Firestone Walker, Sam Adams, Shipyard, Ithaca Beer Co., Palm/Rodenbach, Spaten, Leinenkugel, Yuengling, Victory Brewing Co., Long Trail, Hometown Beverages and East Coast Brewing Co.
For $10, you get 10 2-ounce samples and a commemorative 2-ounce Pilsner tasting glass.
And barbecue barons around the state will vie for top ribs, pork, chicken, brisket and sauce honors. Contestants include Local Smoke BBQ, Ben's BBQ and Catering, Memphis Pig Out in Atlantic Highlands, Chop Shop Barbecue in Toms River, LNL Catering of Hamilton, and F & B Fine Catering of Bloomfield. All the food is available for purchase, and you can vote for the people's choice award.
The Munchmobile and its driver will be at the event tomorrow. Monmouth Park is located just off exit 105 of the Parkway at 175 Oceanport Ave. Visit monmouthpark.com or call (732) 222-5100.
— Peter Genovese
The Patriot and Loyalist militias will set up camp at Historic Cold Spring Village, today and tomorrow, during the Revolutionary War encampment.
Skirmishes will break out, and the soldiers dressed in gear circa 1783 will teach visitors about the guns and camp equipment needed to survive in the time period.
The re-enactors will bring the American Revolution back to life with field camps, weaponry and other programs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After watching the battle, tour the J. Finley Blacksmith Shop or the ice cream parlor in the Ewing-Douglass House.
Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 and older, $6 for children ages 3 to 12 years, and children younger than 3 are admitted free.
The village is at 720 Route 9 in Cape May. For more information, call (609) 898-2306. Calling in advance is recommended.
— Meredith Galante
Wild west
Adventure to the wild, wild West and see Native American Intertribal Dancers from the Mohawk Tribe in full gear, today, tomorrow and Monday.
Wild West City in Netcong offers more than dance lessons from a Native American tribe, giving patrons a chance to run from bandits in a stagecoach.
There are also ponies, a train ride through the city, tour 1880s Main Street and kids can pan for gold.
The park is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $13.50 for adults, children ages 2 to 11 are $12.50, senior citizens pay $11. The rides (stagecoach, train, pony, miniature golf) cost $3 per ride.
The park is at 50 Lackawanna Drive, Stanhope. For more information, call (973) 347-8900.
— Meredith Galante
Nearly 300 wines from Garden State wineries will be yours for the tasting at Jazz It Up, New Jersey's largest wine festival, held today and tomorrow at Allaire State Park in Farmingdale.
Alba Vineyards of Milford and Tomasello Winery and Plagido's Winery, both in Hammonton, will present their award-winning vintages, along with the fruits of the labor of 22 other wineries from across the state.
There will be live music both days, and if you indulge a little too much and start having flashbacks to the early 1800s, don't worry — you're not. Allaire's craftspeople, dressed in period garb, and costumed interpreters will be going about their duties during the festival, demonstrating their skills and showing what life was like at the 19th-century ironworks.
The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. both days; the park is just off Route 195. For more information, call the Garden State Wine Growers Association at (609) 588-0085 or go to newjerseywines.com. Tickets are $20 at the gate, although the admission is waived for those who do not want to drink. Those younger than 21 get in free.
— Vicki Hyman
Pickin' time
Celebrate the holiday weekend, Kentucky style, at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival in Woodstown.
A Garden State tradition since 1971, the event is an alternative to the Jersey Shore, with acoustic music and camping instead of electro beats and clubbing. Headliners include Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Kathy Mattea (pictured) and the Seldom Scene.
Tomorrow night, a group of eccentric bluegrass musicians and fans from the Northeast, the Grillbillies, will host their annual Thanksgiving feast. Bring your own turkey or covered dish. Don't be surprised to spot a pilgrim or two. Tickets are $85 for the weekend, camping included. Single day passes are $40 for today and $30 for tomorrow. Discounts for students and seniors. Children younger than 12 are admitted free with a paying adult.
The fest is at the Salem County Fairgrounds, located on Route 40 about 7 miles off the New Jersey Turnpike. Music begins both days at noon. For more info, call (302) 321-6466 or visit delawarevalley bluegrass.org.
— Lisa Rose
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Swedish wrestlers, Big Olaf waffle ice cream and Dutch Magic Eat.
If that doesn't get you to the 26th annual Scandinavian Fest, nothing will.
The all-day celebration of Nordic life will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Vasa Park in Mount Olive. You'll discover the customs, history and ethnic variety of the six Nordic nations — Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
The food alone sounds worth the trip, with Susan's Swedish Coffee Bread, spritz cookies, gravlax with dill sauce and bullar (cinnamon buns), among the offerings. Not sure what Dutch Magic Eat is, but it sure sounds good.
Performers include Swedish Jazz and the Swedish Folk Dancers of New York, and there will be woodcarvers, paper-cutters and weavers.
For kids, Clarence the Clown and the Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre. And Vikings!
Admission at the gate is $14, $13 for seniors. Children younger than 12 are admitted free. Free admission for those in authentic Nordic regional folk-dress.
Vasa Park is on Wolfe Road in Mount Olive. For more infomation, call (610) 868-7525 or visit scanfest.org.
— Peter Genovese
If you're doing some cleaning around the house this weekend, there's another home waiting for your unused fabric and old sewing machines.
Today, Fabricland in North Plainfield will hold its annual "Fabric & Sewing Machine Trade-In" event to benefit local charities.
Take in all unused fabric pieces that are more than one yard long and receive 25 cents per pound in store credit. Maximum credit is $25 per family and/or household.
Used sewing machines will receive a $100 credit toward the purchase of a new sewing machine valued at $1,000 or more. Fabricland is at 855 Route 22. Call (908) 755-4700.
— Lisa Irizarry
Atlantic City
"Game Theory" and "Rising Down," both made during the waning years of the Bush administration, were intentionally exhausting sets: Black Thought, ?uestlove, Dice Raw, and the rest of the respected Philadelphia hip-hop combo kicked against the establishment with everything they had.
They promised to lighten up a bit on "How I Got Over," their first album since Barack Obama took up residency in the White House. But "light" isn't really what these guys do. Instead, "How I Got Over" is stark, haunted, and often quite moving in its intensity. Instead of aggressive aural collages, the Roots have cleared room for skittering beats, distant samples, echoed piano and eerie synthesizer. Black Thought hasn't cheered up much, either.
"We living in a war zone like Rwanda/ Before I go back to the heavenly father/ Pray for me if it ain't too much bother," the heavy-voiced emcee rhymes on the title track. Always adept at realizing their studio sound in a concert setting, the Roots' live representation of "How I Got Over" should be fascinating. Appearing tonight at 9 at the Music Box at the Borgata, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; $55; visit theborgata.com.
—Tris McCall
Doggone fun
More than 1,000 breeds of dogs will roam the William G. Mennen Sports Arena, trying to win Best in Show Monday.
The Sussex Hills Kennel Club Dog Show can provide entertainment for any dog-lover as the prettiest pooches trot around the stage. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and children younger than 12 are $2.
The show is at 161 E. Hanover Ave. in Morristown. Call 973-326-7651 for more information.
— Meredith Galante
Family fun
A day at the races provides extra incentive for the whole clan at Monmouth Park's "Family Fun Day" Monday.
Children can ride ponies, interact with clowns and get their face painted before jumping around in the bounce house. Parents get to take in the races and enjoy live music.
The park is open from noon to 4 p.m.
— Meredith Galante
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'Contagion' heading to home video on January 3. (videoeta.com)
Kate Burton returning to 'Grey's Anatomy.' (ew.com)
Terence Howard's wife gets restraining order. (tmz.com)
Robert Downey Jr. and wife expecting a son. (cnn.com)
Benicio Del Toro not in new 'Star Trek' film. (trekweb.com)
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Kelly Bruggeman made a basket with 2.4 seconds remaining to give the Cougars a 66-65 opening-night victory over Concordia. Spring Arbor led by as many as 16 points in the second half and held off a fierce rally by Concordia.
"We did some really good things, and we made a few mistakes," Spring Arbor coach Tara Kreklau said. "It's going to be a great learning opportunity for us."
Bruggeman led the Cougars with 16 points. Kristin Kotarba scored 14 points and dished out five assists, and Kate Bement added 12 points for Spring Arbor (1-0), which shot 43 percent from the field (23-of-53) and was 4-of-10 from 3-point range.
"I'm incredibly proud of these kids," Kreklau said. "This is a really nice win for us."
The Cougars return to action Thursday against Rochester College.


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A housekeeper at the Holiday Inn in Swatara Township was charged with stealing approximately $13,700 worth of jewelry from a guest in early March, according to police.
The housekeeper, 26-year-old Harrisburg resident Alicia Chaco, was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and theft of property lost, all third-degree felonies, according to an online search of court records Wednesday. The theft was reported March 9 after the victim, a Philadelphia woman who stayed in the hotel March 8 and 9th, noticed the missing jewelry, police said.
Among the items reported missing was the victim's diamond engagement ring, her wedding band and a Pandora bracelet, according to police. The victim told police she last saw the items on a desk in her hotel room.
A brief investigation revealed that, while the hotel was not able to find the jewelry in the woman's room, Chaco, who had been charged with cleaning the room, had pawned similar items of jewelry to a shop in Lemoyne the very next day, on March 10, police said.
Chaco was arraigned Friday before Magisterial District Judge Michael J. Smith, after which she was released on unsecured $25,000 bail, according to court records. Her next appearance is a preliminary hearing scheduled to take place June 9.