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Central Kitsap school levy goes to voters
Vicki Shaw of Tracyton sees the need for a Central Kitsap School District construction levy, but in the rough economy, where job loss is still looming on the horizon for many, extra caution is advised.
"Most likely I'll vote in favor of the schools," said Shaw, 52. "But they need to be very careful with spending money, just like the private citizen is being careful spending money."
Voters in the district boundaries have by Feb. 8 to vote on a proposed $58 million capital projects levy. The money would be collected for five years and spent to rebuild and renovate schools as well as upgrade technology. If the levy is approved, the district would also qualify to receive an additional $31 million in state and federal dollars, totaling $89 million for the projects. For the average homeowner, property taxes would inch upward next year by about $5.63 more per month on top of the district's capital projects bond approved by voters in 1992, which will be paid off by the end of this year. It's a small amount considering the benefits, levy supporters said, comparing it to the price of "half a pizza."
But if voters decide to vote "no," property taxes for the average home would drop by about $436 a year at the start of 2012.
Those savings however, would not last, said district Superintendent Greg Lynch.
"The bottom line is we have to offer 21st century buildings," Lynch said last week. "Each year we wait to repair, the more expensive it gets." The district currently has a $119 million backlog for critical repairs, he added.
Ballots to vote on the measure were sent to those in the military and overseas Jan. 7 and ballots to Central Kitsap residents were mailed out Wednesday. Exactly 37,041 ballots are being distributed in the special election, said Dolores Gilmore, elections manager with the county auditor's office. The county estimates a 45 percent voter turnout. Special elections typically draw less participation, with an average turnout of 40 to 45 percent, Gilmore said.
In order for the measure to pass, a simple majority is needed. "If there's even one more 'yes' than 'no,' it will pass," Gilmore said.
Should a majority of residents vote "yes," the money would be used for the replacement of Jackson Park Elementary School, renovation of Silverdale Elementary School, relocation and consolidation of central services as well as repairs and technology replacement at all schools, where some computers are more than 10 years old. The necessary repairs vary from school to school, but include roof repairs and upgrading heating and ventilation systems.
Jackson Park Elementary School, with its warning signs beside drinking fountains since 2005 and classrooms with two electrical outlets, has been the poster child for the levy. Located on Austin Drive near State Highway 3, the elementary school is in need of so many repairs that district officials said constructing a new building would actually save money. The building was built in 1967 and in addition to the undrinkable water and failing electrical systems, the building suffers from no air conditioning and a faulty heating system. That's in addition to the more visible problems, such as threadbare carpet and trip hazards on walkways.
The construction of a new building is estimated to cost about $25 million and will be built next to the current elementary school building. David McVicker, the district's finance director, said if the levy passes, construction would begin in the spring of 2013 with the building open for use in the fall of 2014.
"It'll be a tight year, but will allow kids to stay there," McVicker said, of not having to move faculty and students out of the old building until the new one is complete.
The enrollment at Jackson Park is 565 students from kindergarten through sixth grade, which is up 100 students since last August, said Principal Tess Danubio. The school is made up of two detached single-story buildings as well as portables that require students to walk outside to get to the cafeteria or other parts of the building. With a new two-story building with 25 classrooms, everything will be connected, Danubio added. The new building would be modeled after Emerald Heights and PineCrest elementary schools.
Besides the replacement of Jackson Park Elementary School, Silverdale Elementary School would also see renovations. Renovations to the school would include new flooring, replacing the heating ventilation system as well as making improvements to meet American with Disabilities Act codes.
"If you're a parent in a wheelchair coming to a function, you have to sit outside the fence and use binoculars," McVicker said of the facility not offering equal access to the play field.
If voters reject the district's proposed levy, projects like the replacement of Jackson Park Elementary School cannot go ignored and will have to occur somehow. The money will have to come from the general fund instead, Lynch said.
"If we don't start, as a community we'll be paying more in the end," McVicker said, adding that money used from the general fund for building repairs is money taken away from operating schools and student programs.
Kim Peterson, 47, of East Bremerton has concerns on the district spending money properly.
"If you're going to build a new facility, why not make it accommodating?" Peterson said, giving the example of Klahowya Secondary School that has several portable classrooms along with the main building. "It's just frustrating."
"We think the school district can manage the funds," said Bob Ramsay, co-chair of CK Kids Matter, the group supporting the levy. "It's a financial good deal because there's no interest." The 1992 bond — which is similar to a loan — created $30 million in interest. Levies, on the other hand, do not require interest payments because the money comes directly from property taxes.
"We're going to hold ourselves accountable," Lynch said, anticipating concerns about how the money will be spent. The plan includes yearly reports intended to keep residents informed on how projects are progressing and how money is being spent. Peterson has a second grader in the school district and said she would discuss the levy with her husband but hadn't reached a conclusion on how she will vote. Others however, know exactly where they stand.
"My thing is, if it raises my property taxes, I won't vote for it," said Dave Kudera, 61, of Seabeck. He added that he is retired and thinks that his property tax is already too high. "The state is supposed to fund the schools."
In the event that the levy does not receive a majority in February's election, the district has a plan. After gathering feedback from residents and with the approval from the school board, the district will bring the levy back on the ballot in the spring, Ramsay said. The district will be eligible to bring the levy back on April's ballot, Gilmore said.
What is a capital projects levy?
A measure approved by voters that provides money for renovating and repairing school buildings. By state law, this money cannot be used for school operating costs and programs.
How much money will be received through this levy?
$58 million in local tax dollars
$31 million in state and federal money that the district expects to receive if levy is approved
$89 million total
How will this affect my property taxes?
The rate for the 1992 capital projects bond is $1.44 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which will be paid off by the end of the year.
The new capital projects levy will be a 27-cent increase next year, which equates to $1.71 per $1,000 of assessed value.
The average assessed value of a home in the Central Kitsap School District is $255,130, according to the county Assessor's Office. A home valued at $250,000 would receive a $5.63 per month property tax increase should the levy pass.
Estimated Project Costs
-$25 million: Jackson Park Elementary School replacement
-$23.8 million: Critical repairs at all schools*
-$15.5 million: Relocation and consolidation of transportation, food services, science kit center, media center and warehouse
-$13 million: Silverdale Elementary School renovation
-$7 million: Technology upgrades at all schools
-$868,600: Silverdale Stadium track, turf, scoreboard and access replacement
*excludes Jackson Park and Silverdale elementary schools
More information on the capital projects levy is available at www.cksd.wednet.edu/CPLevy/index.aspx.
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The Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County
First-ever meatball challenge of Fairfield County features meaty competition among Fairfield County restaurants
Veal and ricotta meatballs with polenta tomato sauce and fontina fondue - The Spread
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Over 200 foodies attended the inaugural Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County and sampled each restaurant challengers' signature meatball to vote for the "Best Meatballs" in town. Held at the Factory Underground in Norwalk, the 11 challengers included: Barcelona, Bar Sugo, Bobby Q's, David's Soundview Catering, Have a Ball, Match, Meatball & Co., Strada18, The Local Meatball, Saugatuck Craft Butchery, and The Spread. The event raised funds to support the Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of CT. The winning restaurant was Bar Sugo with The Spread as first runner-up and a tie for second runner-up awarded to David's Soundview Catering and Saugatuck Craft Butchery.
Backyard BBQ Ball w/Craft Pork and Beans - Saugatuck Craft Butchery
Albondigas with Fennel Salad - Barcelona
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Christopher Street Gets Its Own Series
If Rent was the 80's answer to telling gay life in New York's Lower East Side, then Christopher Street might be the answer to telling 2000's gay life in the West Village. Christopher Street, named after Manhattan's famed homo boulevard, is a new straight-to-DVD series that tells the interconnected stories of four gay young adults living in the heart of New York's (original) gay district. That is, a gay version of Friends without the obnoxious Ross character. From the press release:
The series follows the truth that hides within the Village. From the perspective of four young gay adults. Each dealing with their own individual trouble. Whether its being in the closet, dealing with relationships, abuse, identity, self-love, HIV/AIDS, and the harassment that lies with in a homophobic society. Christopher Street never fails to examine the reality of what goes on with today's younger gay generation.
We're told the DVD installments will hit Amazon.com this summer — and it couldn't come sooner, with our The L Word fix wearing off. It couldn't be as bad as Noah's Ark, could it?
Kamasutra Jones
Strange name for a series about four young gay people, as young gay people do not, and cannot, afford to live anywhere near Christopher Street. Plus, it's not even the center of young gay life here anymore. It hasn't been for quite some time. Hell, even Chelsea is passe these days for the 20-somethings. The should have called it Lorimer Street or Hell's Kitchen or Inwood.Jun 5, 2006 at 2:37 pm · @Reply ·
Thank you for the amazing feedback! The show is based around West Village's Christopher Street and it talks about how the village affects the character's lives as a whole. There is a twist to the tale, however you have to check out the show to find out more!!! Much Love…
I have several young gay friends who live in–and can apparently afford to live in–the West Village not far from Christopher Street.


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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The hot corner can't get much hotter for Lonnie Chisenhall, and the Indians' bats can't get much colder.
For the second straight game, Chisenhall made a bad error at a bad time as the Twins came from behind Saturday night to beat the Indians, 3-2, at Target Field.
In their first two games since the All-Star break, the Indians have scored four runs on nine hits. To make matters worse, starter Corey Kluber left the game with a sore left hip after pitching five scoreless innings.
"It's getting into late July right now," said second baseman Jason Kipnis. "We can make excuses for a while, but we need some guys to start stepping up right now. We've been shooting ourselves in the foot these last two games.
"You can't blame the starting pitching. You can't blame the bullpen. You can't win many games if you don't score runs."
The Indians did catch one break, as the American League Central-leading Tigers lost for the second straight time to Kansas City. The Indians are still only 11/2 games behind Detroit.
Kipnis gave the Indians a 2-0 lead in the sixth with a two-run homer off Kevin Correia (7-6, 4.19 ERA). The Twins, however, came back to score three runs in their half of the inning, and Chisenhall's error opened the door.
Lefty Rich Hill (1-2) started the sixth to face lefties Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. Mauer walked to start the inning, reaching base for the third straight time in the game. Morneau followed with a single to right, as Mauer went to third. Like Mauer, it was Morneau's third straight time on base.
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Ryan Doumit grounded to Chisenhall with Mauer running. Chisenhall's throw home to Carlos Santana was off target, as Mauer scored, Morneau went to third and Doumit to second. Bryan Shaw relieved, and rookie Chris Colabello blooped a single to right to tie the game as Doumit went to third.
Bryan Shaw struck out Aaron Hicks and appeared to be out of the inning when Clete Thomas sent a double-play ball to Kipnis at second. Kipnis, however, bobbled the ball, and the double play wasn't turned as Doumit scored.
In Friday's 3-2 loss, Chisenhall failed to field a two-out grounder by Brian Dozier in the sixth, with the Tribe leading, 2-0. The Twins tied the score on Trevor Plouffe's two-run single, with both runs unearned.
Asked if Chisenhall, the subject of trade rumors involving the Cubs' Matt Garza, was pressing, manager Terry Francona said: "I don't think so. I think he just made a bad throw home. I thought we caught a break when Mauer went home. Usually, you don't go from third unless you think the defense can turn two. We couldn't have turned two."
As for his bobble on the missed double play, Kipnis said, "That play has got to be made."
Hill faced three batters and didn't record an out. He allowed three runs, one unearned.
The Indians tried to rally in the eighth, but Michael Bourn was robbed of a hit by Thomas, who made a nice running catch in left. Asdrubal Cabrera followed with a liner off the wall in right, but the ball bounced right back to Doumit, who threw Cabrera out at second as he tried for an ill-advised double.
Closer Glen Perkins, after giving up a leadoff single to Nick Swisher in the ninth, recorded his 23rd save. Pinch-runner Drew Stubbs reached second, but Perkins retired Santana and Ryan Raburn to end it.
Kluber struck out seven, walked two and allowed three hits. He threw 93 pitches, 55 for strikes.
"In my last start, I felt the hip on one pitch," Kluber said. "Tonight, it was kind of constant. It's something minor to work through and get ready for the next one."
Kluber said Lonnie Soloff, the Indians' head athletic trainer, worked on the hip between innings. Kluber said it shouldn't keep him out of his next start.
"I wanted to go more than five innings, but 'Tito' [Francona] said he wanted to get me out of there because they thought I was altering my delivery."
Said Francona: "It was more about protecting Corey. I just felt it was time to get him out of there."
Correia, 1-1 against the Indians this season, didn't give them many chances in the first five innings. Bourn walked to start the fourth and Kipnis followed with a one-out single, but Swisher struck out and Michael Brantley flied to left.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire left the dugout due to illness during the game.


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WESTFIELD - Betty G. (Guest) Hyde, 86, of South Portage St., Westfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, (Dec. 21, 2012) at home. Friends may call at the MA-SON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield TODAY, Wednesday, (Dec. 26, 2012) from 3-6 p.m. and are invited to attend her Funeral Service there on Thursday morning, (Dec. 27, 2012) at 11 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Golibersuch officiating. Private burial will be in Westfield Cemetery.
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Human rights are human rights, whether they are womens', gays', minorities'…The one true fact is violation of human rights goes on from ALL sides in the Middle East, and foreign ones too.
As someone who has a vested intterest in propaganda, I don't buy any of it coming from the Middle East, including Israel's pinkwashing.
There's much more going on there than any of us know.
ITs very much like a reality show. Not too much reality, and usually someone behind the camera, pulling the strings.
This is some déjà-vu for me; I had this same conversation with QuAIA protesters in Vancouver before seeing this film. They agreed that the film seemed critical of Israel, but objected to State Funding and comments made by the director. Having seen the film, I did find it very critical of Israeli policies and I had a hard time seeing how it could be accused of pinkwashing.
I generally tend to agree with QuAIA (full disclosure), and I am frustrated now to see Mozer's quote above. I have no doubt that Israeli society is probably more gay-friendly than Palestinian society in general. I live in Canada, which has more gay-friendly laws on the books than Israel and is one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world. But these laws don't give any government carte-blanche to pursue repressive policies with other groups, and they certainly don't fully eliminate prejudice.
This film illustrated Israel's very poor acceptance of gay Palestinian refugees, based on their Palestinian nationality. That is the connection between gay rights and the occupation, and I'm frankly confused that he's made a film demonstrating this yet says he doesn't see the connection. There is also the issue of one historically oppressed group offering solidarity to another, despite our differences. I would like it if Mozer's comments had a more forward-thinking and less patronizing tone.
This documentary seems to reflect the undeniable fact that LGBT people are freer in Israel than anywhere else in the Middle East, while also deploring the deportation of these men back to Palestine by Israel. I am still horrified as a human being by the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, the indignities endured by everyday Palestinians from security checks to the Wall to aggressive settlers and the children and pregnant woman who have been murdered in Israeli airstrikes this week.
@greygardenz: Exactly. Its weird to see him make a documentary showing the ways being Palestinian and being gay intersect and present distinct injustices and struggles, then cursorily reject any connection and justify that rejection with a bunch of racism.
So why isn't Queers Against Israeli Aparteid located in Palestine if Palestine is such a wonderful place for the human rights of gay people?
Also, if you mention Israel's better treatment of women is that considered vagina-washing? :D
In response to Daniel-Reader:
"So why isn't Queers Against Israeli Aparteid located in Palestine if Palestine is such a wonderful place for the human rights of gay people?"
It's amusing to observe that apologists for Israel's hasbara campaigns have no better defense than to project an imagined narrative onto their opponents, since apparently they can't answer any of the actual criticisms.
I don't know any critics of Israel's pinkwashing campaign who claim that life for queers or trans people is simple or easy in mainstream Palestinian society. Indeed, life for the average gay Israeli Jewish man in Israel is indeed probably easier than the life of the average gay Palestinian man in Palestine.
But that probability doesn't do anything to justify the fact that Israel aggressively occupies and colonizes Palestinian land. It doesn't do anything to justify the fact that Israel falsely claims that Hamas militants "hide in hospitals" and then uses that as an excuse to bomb hospitals in Gaza (note that Israel has presented essentially zero evidence to back up these claims, which were debunked in the Goldstone report anyways), killing civilians including many children in the process.
It also doesn't do anything to justify the fact that those few Palestinian queers who seek refuge in Israeli society are quite often exploited by Israeli security forces, who for example have recruited them to act as spies on their Palestinian neighbors (which btw has the effect of exacerbating the problems that queers face in Palestine in general, since it tends to breed mistrust and paranoia).
And just to be clear, queer Palestinians are not granted formal asylum in Israel, because Israeli law prohibits *any* Palestinian from becoming a citizen (even if their family had previously lived on the land claimed by Israel for generations).
Also, Daniel, your reference to "vagina-washing" comes off a bit creepy and misogynistic.
It's also cissexist, considering that not every woman has a vagina.
@greygardenz: you hit it right there bud, israel is gay friendly , obviously like everywhere , there are gay bashers . I live in montreal and is one of the most gay friendly city in the world . However, there is sometimes some homophobic ppl that say stupid comments. What i can say about the connection of occupation and civil rights is that police will find any reason to bash palestians because of hate towards them . Them being gay overshadows the fact that they are gay PALESTINIANS! Case closed
gay palestinians are oppressed, ostracised, and brutally murdered by fellow palestinians; AND invaded, dispossessed, oppressed, and killed by israelis too — unless you're telling me their missiles are programmed to avoid the lovely dark gays, or babies that might have grown up to be gay.
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It's amusing to observe that apologists for Israel's hasbara campaigns have no better defense than to project an imagined narrative onto their opponents, since apparently they can't answer any of the actual criticisms.
I don't know any critics of Israel's pinkwashing campaign who claim that life for queers or trans people is simple or easy in mainstream Palestinian society"
No better defense? And what better defense is there than "They kill you legally there if you are gay."
You anti-Pink Washers are anti-gay bigots plain and simple. If one country said that women should be slaves and sold, and another country said women have equal rights, I wouldn't give a shit HOW the country with full rights for women acted towards the country that kept them in slavery.
Trying to deflect from the fact that gay plaestinians are arrested, tortured and often killed there by minimizing it and saying "Oh gee, life is probably easier in Isreal" is the height of anti-gay hate and bigotry. Comparing murder to being a legal citizen?
Until Palestine stops arresting gays I don't give a shit any more than I care how guards in a prison are treating some guy who murdered and raped multiple children.
If they want me to care then stop killing people just like me.
To "Cam", who said :
"I wouldn't give a shit HOW the country with full rights for women acted towards the country that kept them in slavery."
Really, Cam? Raping and killing a whole nation (Palestine)for over 66 years is hunky-dory so long as a few of them (gay Palestinian asylum seekers) are spared so you can ATTEMPT to use that as the justification for your own malfeasance? If you are a gay-rights defender, you embody the very kernel of why anyone abuses anyone else: because they fail to see beyond their own pet issue. You, like them, fail to see past your own nose.
Yes, gays do most certainly appear to have it much grimmer in the so-called West Bank or Gaza, or, indeed, just about anywhere in the Arab world than in Israel (which, BTW, has no universal law that awards equality to LGBT people either, which would not justify Norway or South Africa or Argentina, where this is closer to being the case, invading Israel), but that does not in any way mean that whatever Israel does to non-gay Palestinians is justified or somehow doesn't matter.
Kudos to you for defending LGBT rights, but your sense of outrage and indignation rings hollow when you cavalierly dismiss the right to life and dignity of ALL Palestinians and all people everywhere.


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Chickens donated to local charities
Two area grocery stores dropped off 7,000 pounds of chicken to charities on Friday.
No Frills and Bag 'N Save teamed up with Smart Chicken to donate one pound of chicken for every 10 pounds sold in November.
The chickens were donated to Together Inc. of Metro Omaha and Heartland Hope Mission.
The donations help people like Larita Swinnerton, a single mother of three who also volunteers her time.
"It makes me feel good that I can give back. I deal with the people that come in for the pantry services and I see people that are young, new families, all the way to senior citizens and it's just, how grateful they are to get the help that they get," Swinnerton said.
This is the 11th year of the donation.
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|Charlottesville, VA
Yard on fire, out front a trailer
single wide flame high as the roof
an old man with a camcorder
on a ladder, two kids aloof
gaily dance in circles, singing,
'Yards on fire,' out front the trailer
where they raked the dead leaves, glowing
faces alight, ever closer,
closer, antelope and tiger
already my heartbeat quickens
'Yards on fire!' out front the trailer
they don't turn and no one listens
as i pass in my car, heading
home, the man with a camcorder
filming (wind blows) children prancing,
yard on fire and soon the trailer
(i am sure it's a video
they'll watch often), a song on
the radio speed metal screamo
nobody listens, so i turn
it up louder---
Over at dVerse Poets, Gay has us writing quaterns. The first 4 stanzas of this are written to the form---last stanza is my own addition to it. Saw this on the way home yesterday...the fire was so large and right up on the trailer, all it would take was a bit of wind and whoosh...and the only adult was videoing from atop a ladder. I dunno. So try you hand at form, this one is actually relatively easy. Doors open at 3 pm EST.
And for my good friend, g-man. A little 55 word story from our breakfast table this morning.
Loving like California
i like you.
i like you too.
and just what's that mean
you're gonna do?
today, i think
i'll write a love note to you
'mom/dad, why are you
speaking californian?' my son
asks around a cinnamon bun
'cause there's gold in them
there hills, there's gold,' i say
look away, Cole
look away


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The proposed merger of Louisiana Tech University and LSU-Shreveport has been endorsed by the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The News-Star reports the board unanimously approved a resolution last week urging area lawmakers to support a proposed merger of the two institutions into one enlarged Louisiana Tech with Ruston and Shreveport campuses.
The proposed merger is the leading recommendation of a study conducted by Eva Klein and Associates and supported by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
"The creation of a second Louisiana Tech campus in Shreveport will inevitably create additional interests from manufacturing companies, research firms and high-tech facilities searching for new or additional locations," the resolution says. "This proposed merger will help secure new jobs, quality jobs, for the people of north Louisiana."
Chamber President Scott Terry described the proposed merger as a "win-win" for Ruston and for the Shreveport-Bossier area.
Terry said the merger would strengthen higher education opportunities in north Louisiana as well as boost the region's economic growth.
"We felt it was a good thing," he said. "We wanted to make sure our legislators were aware of the fact that the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber endorses this proposed merger. We think it's a great opportunity for Shreveport-Bossier to be able to have Louisiana Tech come in and create classes that will be good for their area in terms of recruiting new jobs and businesses."
Terry said LSUS would fit well within the University of Louisiana System as part of one larger Louisiana Tech, particularly due to Shreveport's close proximity to Ruston as opposed to Baton Rouge.
Terry also said he questions the timing of the LSU System's recent announcement of plans to add a number of new academic programs, including petroleum engineering, to LSUS.
"They had 40 years to do that, but they didn't propose it until talks of a merger came up," he said.
Terry said it would make more sense to merge LSUS with Louisiana Tech, adding that Louisiana Tech would be able to provide quality engineering courses to the Shreveport campus.


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LANSING, MI -- Garnett Kepler was set on being a ballet dancer. But her plans changed when she took a belly dancing class as a student at Lansing Community College.
She soon realized Middle Eastern dance was her calling.
"When you're taking ballet that seriously, sometimes you want a fun, nonsense class," Kepler said. "I found out it was fun but not nonsense. I fell in love with it."
Today, Kepler, of Potterville, is artistic director of the Habibi Dancers, a Lansing-area Middle Eastern dance troupe that celebrated its 30th anniversary last month. She joined the Habibi Dancers in 1987 and has served in her current capacity since 1991.
The Habibi Dancers is a group of more than 20 women, mostly from Lansing and its surrounding cities, who take classes, attend workshops and perform around Michigan. Members study folkloric dances from throughout the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa -- countries such as Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt and Uzbekistan.
"The one thing you look for in Middle Eastern dance is the dancer expresses the music," Kepler said. "If the deaf man saw me dance, he would see the music. I don't dance against it like you do in contemporary or ballet."
Members dance with props including finger cymbals, canes, veils, swords and baskets. They also wear ornate, handmade costumes, adorned with beads and fringe that gleam and jingle as the dancers shake their hips.
Sally Backhaus, a Lansing resident who has been a Habibi dancer for 12 years, appreciates that the troupe welcomes dancers of all ages, shapes and sizes.
"It's one of the few dance styles that big girls and grown-ups can do," she said. "You can learn it as a grown-up, and nobody looks at you weird if you're not a size 2."
As the Habibi Dancers artistic director, Kepler is involved in a majority of the troupe's activities: She holds auditions, creates choreography, runs rehearsals, plans shows, oversees costuming and attends workshops, as well as performs herself.
For some dancers, this is their first season as a Habibi, while others have been a part of the group for more than 25 years. Although members have different reasons for first trying out a belly dancing class with the Habibi Dancers, many cite Kepler as the main reason they've remained part of the troupe for so long.
Both Backhaus and fellow Habibi dancer Lauren Clarke, a resident of Meridian Township, consider Kepler the best teacher and choreographer in the area.
"My first teacher, her teaching style and my learning style didn't mesh, so I thought I was just too stupid to dance," Backhaus said. "And then all my friends said, 'No, no, try our teacher. She's completely different.'
"And I've been with Garnett since."
The Habibi dancers perform steadily in the Lansing area, including twice a month at New Aladdin's Restaurant, 300 N. Clippert St. in Lansing. They also host an annual spring performance and workshop, which this year will be held April 13 and 14.
Lansing resident Patty Farhat, who is president of the Habibi Dancers Board of Directors, recently invited the group to perform at an event she helped organized, the Ladies Cedar Club of Lansing's annual hafli. She also asks the troupe to dance at her family reunion each year.
Farhat said the Habibi dancers are crowd-pleasers, and her friends and family are always impressed by the women's performances.
"Garnett runs a tight ship, and these gals really know how to dance -- they're not just fly-by-night," Farhat said. "They're committed, and they have to do a lot of practicing."
The Habibi Dancers formed from a troupe affiliated with Lansing Community College after disagreements about the group's finances and management eventually led some members to break off and create their own nonprofit performing arts organization in 1983.
Kepler said the dancers work to educate as well as entertain. They have visited schools to show students the line dances, instruments and costumes that are a part of their art, teaching the community about Middle Eastern culture through dance and music.
"We really want to show them that there is a little beauty that comes out of the Middle East and not just wars," Keppler said.
Not all members of the The Habibi Dancers are of Middle Eastern descent. But most dancers appreciate the group's diversity, Clarke said.
"It just attracts a lot of different kinds of people," she said. "People that are interested in travel, people that are interested in other cultures, people that are interested in sewing or making costumes, and then people that are just athletic and like to dance, and people that like to have fun and want to do something different to workout."
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American Cancer Society Marks 100th Birthday with Call to Finish the Fight
ATLANTA – On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the American Cancer Society will celebrate 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays.
"The American Cancer Society has played a role in nearly every cancer research breakthrough in recent history," says Dr. John Seffrin, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society. "Since 1913, we've helped save nearly 1.2 million lives. As the official sponsor of birthdays, we know how important each and every birthday is."
The Society has contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the United States since the early 1990s. Today, 2 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer are surviving for at least five years. As a result, more than 400 people a day are celebrating birthdays that would have otherwise been lost to the disease. Even as the Society marks this momentous milestone, the focus remains on the ambitious undertaking that still lies ahead --- changing the statistics from 2 out of 3 people surviving cancer today in the U.S., to 3 out of 3 surviving.
"With your help, we want to finish the fight. We're determined to make this cancer's last century," says Seffrin. "We've never been more ready to put the American Cancer Society out of business."
In recognition of the Society's 100th birthday, the following events will be open to the media:
- Research and the Fight Against Cancer: A special science symposium will take place at the Hilton Atlanta from 4 to 5 PM EDT on May 22, 2013. The program will be available via webcast. Hosted by CNN's senior medical correspondent, Elizabeth Cohen, the session will bring together a renowned panel of experts to explore past, present and future innovations in cancer research. Panelists include Olufunmilayo I. Olapade, M.D., an international leader in breast cancer research from the University of Chicago, Graham C. Walker, PhD, an American Cancer Society professor and Howard Hughes professor from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, David F. Ransohoff, M.D., an expert in colon cancer screening from the University of North Carolina, Vincent T. DeVita, M.D., the Society's volunteer president and an internationally recognized expert on Hodgkin disease from the Yale University School of Medicine and Otis W. Brawley, M.D., chief medical and scientific officer for the American Cancer Society.
- An evening with Quincy Jones & Friends: On Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:00 PM EDT at Atlanta's historic Fox Theatre, the Society will host an evening with legendary music producer, Quincy Jones, during a special benefit celebrating 100 years of progress in the fight against cancer. Jones will be joined by special guests, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Siedah Garrett, Nikki Yanofsky and Alfredo Rodriguez. For ticketing information, visit FoxTheatre.org.
Supporters also have the opportunity to engage with the Society through the following opportunities:
- Taking a Moment Against Silence: The Society is using the historic milestone as an opportunity to encourage everyone to participate in a Moment Against Silence by pledging to do one thing to help finish the fight against cancer, such as making a donation, enrolling in the research study called Cancer Prevention Study-3 to help better understand how to prevent cancer, and making healthy choices to reduce cancer risk. Details will be available on cancer.org/fight on May 22.
- Reading 100 Stories of Hope: Starting today, and continuing for the next 100 business days, the Society will feature an inspirational story about a cancer survivor, volunteer, researcher or other individual who is making noise and taking action to finish the fight. Visit 100 Stories of Hope on cancer.org/fight to read the profiles.
- Starring in a print advertisement: Academy Award-winning actor, Michael Douglas, and NBC's Hoda Kotb are featured in the Society's advertising campaign commemorating the100th birthday .They help drive people to take action by sharing a "life list," which included finding cures for cancer. Starting today, you can star in your own "life list" advertisement. Visit the American Cancer Society's Facebook page to create your "life list" and show the world what you're fighting for.
- Lighting up social media profiles: Starting on May 20, 2013, you can light up your profile picture on Facebook and/or Twitter to show that you are committed to helping the American Cancer Society finish the fight against cancer. For more information go to cancer.org/fight.
As the American Cancer Society's 100th birthday events get underway, continue to monitor the Society's press room page for updates. Click here to view the multimedia news release.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks to our progress, nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. As we mark our 100th birthday in 2013, we're determined to finish the fight against cancer. We're finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.


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KALAMAZOO, MI -- Rose Street is closed from Kalamazoo Avenue to West Ransom Street due to an unknown gas leak or electrical fire, authorities said.
Jim Hines said just after 4 p.m. he felt an explosion next to his car that was parked on Rose Street near the intersection of Kalamazoo Avenue.
"All of a sudden, boom!" Hines said. "My car was literally shaking."
Hines, of Grand Rapids, said he was waiting to pick his son up from the train station before he felt an explosion that was followed by a small fire across the street from the Kalamazoo Transportation Center.
The McDonalds on Kalamazoo Avenue has been evacuated, and Metro Transit buses, while still running, are stopping along Burdick St. and Kalamazoo Ave. for pickups and dropoffs.
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers are at the scene.


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Suns eager to test drive Bledsoe-Dragic tandem
With Caron Butler's ringing endorsement, Suns welcome Eric Bledsoe into driver's seat.
PHOENIX -- Perhaps the most qualified scouting report on the new basketball hotshot in town was served by a Butler.
After all, this Butler has been a teammate for the last two of the three seasons Eric Bledsoe has spent in the NBA.
"He's an explosive, dynamic guard who has superstar written all over him," Caron Butler, a veteran small forward who also arrives via that fan-base-galvanizing trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, said of Bledsoe during Thursday afternoon's meet-and-greet at U.S. Airways Center.
Well, that's pretty refreshing to hear. Adding a superstar in a deal that only cost the
Suns the services of beloved-but-limited swingman Jared Dudley and a second-round pick is pretty sensational.
But what Butler offered was conjecture, a commodity that's been in abundance when the 23-year-old Bledsoe -- who worked part-time behind and sometimes beside Clips superstar (no conjecture there) Chris Paul – is discussed.
"He's a guy every team in the league was trying to get," general manager Ryan McDonough said, exaggerating only slightly, more than a week after initiating a three-team transaction to get him.
While we're dribbling around the issue of Bledsoe's potential, please note that he has another, more realistic, word written all over him.
And that word is g-u-a-r-d.
"He's a guard," McDonough said. "He's a basketball player. Goran Dragic is a basketball player."
Ah, yes … Goran Dragic. At the end of last season, the swervin' Slovenian had been registered as the Suns' best player. He seemed to have "long-term point guard of the Suns" written all over him.
But in the new NBA -- presided over by progressive thinkers such as McDonough and new head coach Jeff Hornacek -- the notion of having multiple playmakers on the floor at the same time certainly trumps positional categorization.
"I see this as our backcourt going forward," McDonough said, referring to not being bogged down by limiting the definition of any player.
So, if you've been wondering if the acquisition of an exciting, 6-foot-1, rock solid bundle of energy would lead to moving Dragic for other exciting bundles of energy, the Suns would like you to ditch that notion.
"As a coach, I'm just envisioning Eric and Goran pushing the ball down court, creating those four-on-threes, those two-on-ones," Hornacek said. "Caron's knocking down threes and jumpers, our bigs are rollin' to the basket …"
Can't you just imagine it? But, for the sake of the potentially loaded-and-crucial 2014 NBA Draft, let's not envision it going all that swimmingly, OK?
Anyway, Bledsoe -- who spent his only year at Kentucky working beside John Wall -- seems eager to embrace this vision, too.
"I'm a basketball player," he said. "Put me at the five, I'm going to play the position the best way that I can. Wherever coach decides to put me, I'm going to play the position the best way that I can."
Self-awareness is always important. But we also remember the "I'm a basketball player" routine from about one year ago. The issue was whether the new Suns employee in question was a small forward or power forward.
"Basketball player" Michael Beasley was not about to be defined, was he?
Well, this in no way attempts to shove Bledsoe anywhere near the Beasley category. But let's just say that talent and willingness to adapt don't always translate.
For more important testimony and a return to soaring Bledsoe optimism, let's go back to Butler.
"He's a relentless worker," the 11-year veteran said of the three-year whippersnapper. "The second he arrived here yesterday, he was in the gym. That's the attitude he had the whole off-season. I think he's going to be great this year and years to come."
Butler's belief in Bledsoe, who averaged 8.5 points (making 40 percent of his limited number of 3s) and 3.1 dimes in 20 minutes per game, was solidified by watching him assimilate what he was taught by Paul and now-ex-Clippers veteran Chauncey Billups.
"Him doing more than holding his own in practice and then doing what he did in games shows me what he's capable of," Butler said. "I think he's going to come here and put the world on notice."
Speaking of notice, we're recognizing a theme … Butler really thinks a lot of kid, doesn't he? Bledsoe, who said he's working on everything in an effort to reach this widely endorsed potential, can't wait.
"I'm excited to get things started," Bledsoe said.
But is the kid with all of this physical potential, the kid who was coveted by so many NBA teams, satisfied to come to Phoenix and, once again, be one of two good point guards?
He did appear and sound to be buying in to the push-the-pace, attack-off-the-dribble scheme the Suns are preparing.
"It makes it easier having Dragic, who can control the game also," Bledsoe said of his new teammate.
Of course, until the Suns generate proof that this tandem can exploit its quickness and vigorous approach while mitigating the (for now) marginal, deep-shooting accuracy and defensive stature, the skeptics will continue chirping.
By the way, Butler – a two-time All Star and 15.5 points-per-game scorer in his career – brings more than an expiring, $8 million contract to Phoenix.
Adding him to the Suns' for-now mix was rewarding for McDonough, who – as a member of the Boston Celtics' talent-evaluation team – had become a fan of Butler when Caron played at the University of Connecticut. While the C's were busy preparing for deep playoff journeys the past few years, McDonough said he'd been attempting to help bring Butler to Beantown.
"It was rather thrilling to find out (McDonough) had a man-crush on me," Butler quipped.
And in a moment of inspired irony, Butler – who is leaving a division-winning team for a franchise that registered the worst record in the Western Conference last season – had this comment:
"We're going to bring a winning culture to this organization."
Right, a Clipper is here to help teach the Suns how to prevail.
That really explains how things have changed and why McDonough is here.
So, if Butler and a lot of the league's talent evaluators are accurate, Bledsoe will spend the next few years validating it.


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Friday the 13th. (R) New Line/Paramount (95 min.) Directed by Marcus Nispel. With Jared Padalecki, Travis Van Winkle. Now playing in New Jersey. TWO STARS.
It was nearly 30 years ago that the first "Friday the 13th" appeared in movie theaters -- and it didn't take long for the filmmakers to get bored with their own idea. What exactly can you do with a series about a big madman who cuts people up with a machete?
Well, you can film him in 3-D ("Friday the 13th Part III"). You can stick him on a cruise ship ("Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan.") You can send him into outer space ("Jason X"). You can tag-team him with another monster ("Freddy Vs. Jason").
Finally, you can just wipe the bloody slate clean and start all over again.
That's what the moviemakers are attempting with the new "Friday the 13th," which rewrites the original story a bit and takes some elements from the second and third episodes and tries a relaunch.
It's crude but effective -- like a poke in the eye. In fact, the film even features a poke in the eye. Well, a poker, actually.
And an ax in the back, deer antlers through the chest, and death by burning sleeping bag, among other charms, none of them very surprising. (To paraphrase Chekhov, if a wood chipper is introduced in the first act, it must be used to grind someone up in the third.)
None of it rises above the level of a good spook-house show, but then neither did the original series. While "Halloween" had a certain B-movie elegance, and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" a true surrealism, the "13th" movies were always all about sex and gore and cheap shocks.
This "13th 2.0" is no different. Say no to drugs (and premarital sex), and you have a small chance of surviving until the final credits. Reach for that joint or unhook that bra, and the psycho in the hockey mask will pop up to punish you.
That's not to say it isn't effective. Director Marcus Gispel knows about unspeakable horror. After all, he directed this same company's "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake, not to mention some Cher videos. Gruesome nips and tucks are definitely in his line.
But there's nobody to really care about here. We can tell Jarad Padalecki is the hero because he's brooding and rides a motorbike. We can tell Travis Van Winkle is the bad guy because he's playing a snobby rich kid (that he has a name like "Travis Van Winkle" in real life only helps).
The female victims, of course, are even easier to predict. They're the ones who take their shirts off.
Unfortunately, the original film's authentically New Jersey locations -- mostly Blairstown, Hope and Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco -- are now doubled by Texas scenery. It's a strange dislocation. The cars still have Garden State plates, but the extras all look like refugees from a Peckinpah film.
Jason seems similarly out of place. What exactly does he want, anyway? Sometimes he stays up in the old abandoned summer camp and ignores everybody. Sometimes he goes stalking. But even a psychopath has a purpose. What's Jason's?
The same as it's always been, it seems -- holding up teenagers at the point of a machete and sending their money home to his masters. The scariest thing about this series is that this virtual mugging has only gotten more bloodily efficient over time.
Rating note: The film contains extreme gore, violence, sexual situations, nudity, substance abuse and strong language.
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Welcome to our website. Thank you very much for discovering it. We offer a wide range of courses in this college, backed by experienced, specialist teaching staff excellent facilities and resources. Milestone College is a non-profitable organization run by MNRS TRUST. The institution, growing from a Kindergarten to a Junior School and then to a secondary school, has now emerged as a leading College of Bangladesh. Since inception, the institute has been enjoying a proud record of academic quality and innovation. Over the years, it has generated a significant number of employments of qualified academicians, administrators and staffs.
50% of our students come to this college following personal recommendation from pervious students or their parents. The management believes that its sole determination is to help achieve their potentials and make Milestone College the perfect environment for successful study.
This college has already earned a good reputation for its professional, caring and supportive environment. We take personal care of each student and remain responsible for his/her development in every field of learning (Moral teaching, discipline, physical development, psychological & emotional feelings, academic performance etc). At every step of your learning we will provide necessary guidance, advice and extra help if required. We have students from different background, caste and creed all over Bangladesh (1500 students residing in the hostel). We have 7 campuses at Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh. Each campus is independent having all modern amenities & facilities. In our English Medium section, we follow our national curriculum (S.S.C & H.S.C syllabus) but in English version. This has aroused a great interest amongst the guardians. This section is headed by a Colonel (retd.) of Bangladesh Army. There are about 350 teachers working in this section alone. In total we have over 10,000 (Ten thousand) students & 612 teachers (6 Retired Army officers, 5 Retired Professors from Cadet Colleges, 2 retired Principal and 5 Retired Associate Professors, 50 Assistant Professors and the rest are all lecturers) working in this college. We have Modern Laboratories and facilities for curricular and co-curricular activities. Stage events such as Debate, Extempore Speech, Recitation, Seminar, General Knowledge Competition, etc. take place every week in our own Auditorium. We also organize seminar, symposiums and work-shops on regular basis to facilitate interactive teaching methods.
Our academic achievement is excellent. In 2008, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka Ministry of Education has adjudged this college as one of the best educational Institute of Dhaka Board. Our Secondary and Higher Secondary Certificate examination results of the last few years are given below:
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* Awarded crest as best Educational Institute of Dhaka Board in the year- 2008.
* 100% Students Improved their result in HSC in comparison with their result in SSC.
Primary School Certificate (PSC) Examination-2013: 989 students appeared (Both English & Bangla Medium), all passed. Pass percentage was 100%, 963 students got "A+". Our position was 3rd in Bangladesh (in order of merit).
In 2012, 889 students appeared (Both English & Bangla Medium), all passed. Pass percentage was 100%, 651 students got A+. Our position was 4th in Bangladesh (in order of merit).
Junior School Certificate (JSC) Examination-2013: 958 students appeared (Both English & Bangla Medium), all passed. Pass percentage was 100%. Our position was 4th in Dhaka Board (in order of merit).
During current session Ms Renee Robinson, one of the senior teacher of Cambridge, UK worked with our teachers & students. She also conducted month long training course on English language, teaching methods and child development. As a follow up of our programme we have arranged the visit of Ms Jane Hunt, another senior British teacher for a period of three months.
I hope this guide will help you in achieving your learning goals whatever those may be.
Thanking you.
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"Remember that feeling, cruising down the drive way on your first big wheel? Just because your all grown up doesn't mean you cant have the feeling back… Drift Trikes! Big wheels for Big Kids! Big, Hard, Plastic wheels sliding across the pavement at 40mph. If you haven't heard… its the shit! Soooo much fun. We are New England's Original Drift Trike crew."
Here are a few video links from YouTube featuring New England Drift Trikes:


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Syracuse, N.Y. -- A Jefferson County man was in good condition today at University Hospital with injuries suffered in a snowmobile accident in Lewis County.
Nicholas S. Lockerbie, 20, of 8063 Martin Road, Adams, was ejected from his sled Saturday night in the town of Martinsburg and run over by another snowmobile, Lewis County sheriff's deputies said. Lockerbie, who fractured his right leg, right arm, left ankle and jaw, according to deputies, was rescued by the Lewis County search & rescue sled and flown to the hospital by Mercy Flight helicopter.
Lockerbie was laying on a trail when he was struck by a sled being operated by another Jefferson County man, William P. Johnston II, 22, of 18335 Teeple St.., Adams Center, deputies said.
Contact Mike McAndrew at email@example.com or 470-3016.


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So, you like camping? Hiking? Biking? Running? Rock climbing? Kayaking? Skiing? Snowboarding? Sailing? Surfing? Scuba diving? Orienteering? Fishing? Hunting? Tree climbing? You like drinking from streams, cooking over fires, wrestling grizzlies, and getting dirty?
Good. Me too.
This is the place to discuss our experiences, plans, passions and tips for life in the outdoors. Because life's better when it's in-tents!
Well then, what's everyone planning for summer? I'm hoping to do some bike camping on Vancouver Island, possibly the Gulf Islands as well. I haven't had a camping trip longer than 2 days in years, so I'm going to do everything in my power to get a week in the woods. Gonna go on as many day hikes around the city as possible and see how far I can get on a bike alone. And I want to eat some fish I caught myself and try to find someone to take me hunting.
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By BRENDAN F. O'CONNOR,
The priesthood continues to be bombarded by those who are so certain that the Pope knew about and covered up aspects of the horrendous abuse scandal.
They seem to be so certain that he received letters and did nothing about them.
I have written letters to the editor of different papers which were never printed. Did the editor see my letter? Did a subordinate use his discretion in rejecting it? When you write to a company, does the chairman read every letter, even if it is an address change?
Why do these people take the actions of 2 percent of priests and ignore the great sacrifices of the good 98 percent? Do they have another agenda?
In the April 3 Advance, an abuse story against the Boy Scouts appeared on Page 9. Had he been a priest, it would have been on Page 1.
Why no outrage about the tens of thousands of school employees charged with abuse?
Also, perhaps Ms. Anthony Ferrantino should re-read the Passion accounts with regard to the false charges against Jesus and perhaps read some of Archbishop Timothy Dolan's writings. Also, everyone should check former Mayor Koch's take on the abuse scandal.
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Clay, N.Y. -- A Liverpool man has been charged with setting fire to the home of Muhammad Baqir, the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office said.
Joshua Brennan, 31, of 4717 Grosvenor Road, Liverpool, was charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree arson.
Detectives arrested Brennan around 12:15 p.m. Friday.
The sheriff's office said that on Monday Brennan burglarized and set fire to a mobile home at 5500 Grosvenor Road.
Baqir, 38, lived at 5500 Grosvenor Road. Baqir killed a mother from Liverpool when -- after taking heroin -- he drove into her family's car on Route 57 (Oswego Road) on Nov. 24, authorities have said.
Authorities did not say what Breannan's motive might have been.
Brennan was arraigned in court and remanded to the Onondaga County jail. The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate the incident.


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Five families are trying to prove that St. Luke's Hospital is partly to blame for the deaths of their loved ones at the hands of killer nurse Charles Cullen.
St. Luke's wanted out of a civil case in the matter but the state's highest court has said no.
The appeal in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the fourth appeal by the hospital.
The judge didn't even agree to hear the case.
Now with all appeals exhausted, St. Luke's lawyers will have to get ready for trial.
Charles Cullen was found guilty in 2010 of killing 29 patients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania between 1988 and 2003.
He's about to be back in court to face a civil trial for five of those deaths in Pennsylvania.
All of them died while Cullen worked as a nurse for St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network's Fountain Hill campus from 2000 to 2002.
The families of the victims are taking Cullen and St. Luke's to trial.
Hospital officials tried to get removed from being listed as defendants in the case, because hospital attorney's said the statue of limitations had run out.
A judge denied that claim originally in 2009.
The hospital appealed the ruling.
Twice in the state Superior Court, one case was heard, the other was not.
Both were denied.
Then attorneys took the case to the highest court in the state, and a Supreme Court judge refused to hear the case on November 30th, and filed the decision in Lehigh County last week.
St. Luke's was removed from a $95 million settlement involving eight other victims of Cullen in 2010.
So now with all the legal wrangling finally finished, a civil trial can begin this year.
A representative for St. Luke's said the attorney could not comment on the case due to a gag order.
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The body of a man who worked for the U.S. Forest Service was discovered on Larch Mountain in rural Multnomah County Friday afternoon.
Two hikers coming down the Larch Mountain trail found the man lying unconscious and unresponsive near the start of the trail about 2 p.m., said Lt. Steve Alexander, a spokesman for the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. The hikers called for help and began CPR.
Emergency workers were not able to revive the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
There was no indication of foul play, Alexander said.
The man's name was withheld pending family notification, but Alexander described the man as middle-aged.
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Molecular reorganization of endocannabinoid signalling in Alzheimer's disease
Retrograde messengers adjust the precise timing of neurotransmitter release from the presynapse, thus modulating synaptic efficacy and neuronal activity. 2-Arachidonoyl glycerol, an endocannabinoid, is one such messenger produced in the postsynapse that inhibits neurotransmitter release upon activating presynaptic CB1 cannabinoid receptors. Cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease is due to synaptic failure in hippocampal neuronal networks. We hypothesized that errant retrograde 2-arachidonoyl glycerol signalling impairs synaptic neurotransmission in Alzheimer's disease. Comparative protein profiling and quantitative morphometry showed that overall CB1 cannabinoid receptor protein levels in the hippocampi of patients with Alzheimer's disease remain unchanged relative to age-matched controls, and CB1 cannabinoid receptor-positive presynapses engulf amyloid-β-containing senile plaques. Hippocampal protein concentrations for the sn-1-diacylglycerol lipase α and β isoforms, synthesizing 2-arachidonoyl glycerol, significantly increased in definite Alzheimer's (Braak stage VI), with ectopic sn-1-diacylglycerol lipase β expression found in microglia accumulating near senile plaques and apposing CB1 cannabinoid receptor-positive presynapses. We found that microglia, expressing two 2-arachidonoyl glycerol-degrading enzymes, serine hydrolase α/β-hydrolase domain-containing 6 and monoacylglycerol lipase, begin to surround senile plaques in probable Alzheimer's disease (Braak stage III). However, Alzheimer's pathology differentially impacts serine hydrolase α/β-hydrolase domain-containing 6 and monoacylglycerol lipase in hippocampal neurons: serine hydrolase α/β-hydrolase domain-containing 6 expression ceases in neurofibrillary tangle-bearing pyramidal cells. In contrast, pyramidal cells containing hyperphosphorylated tau retain monoacylglycerol lipase expression, although at levels significantly lower than in neurons lacking neurofibrillary pathology. Here, monoacylglycerol lipase accumulates in CB1 cannabinoid receptor-positive presynapses. Subcellular fractionation revealed impaired monoacylglycerol lipase recruitment to biological membranes in post-mortem Alzheimer's tissues, suggesting that disease progression slows the termination of 2-arachidonoyl glycerol signalling. We have experimentally confirmed that altered 2-arachidonoyl glycerol signalling could contribute to synapse silencing in Alzheimer's disease by demonstrating significantly prolonged depolarization-induced suppression of inhibition when superfusing mouse hippocampi with amyloid-β. We propose that the temporal dynamics and cellular specificity of molecular rearrangements impairing 2-arachidonoyl glycerol availability and actions may differ from those of anandamide. Thus, enhanced endocannabinoid signalling, particularly around senile plaques, can exacerbate synaptic failure in Alzheimer's disease.
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- Abbreviations
- serine hydrolase α/β-hydrolase domain-containing 6
- sn-1-diacylglycerol lipase
- fatty-acid amide hydrolase
- ionized Ca2+-binding adaptor molecule-1
- microtubule-associated protein 2
- N-acyl phosphatidylethanolamide-specific phospholipase D
- postsynaptic density protein of 95 kDa
- synaptosomal-associated protein of 25 kDa
- transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1
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HTC Sync allows synchronization between a Device and PC. You can find the latest version of HTC Sync, instructions, and drivers from the Support section of our website.
Once you download HTC Sync, connect your device to your PC and select HTC Sync from the Choose a connection type pop-up.
NOTE: USB debugging mode must be enabled for your device to be able to synchronize with your PC using HTC Sync. This should happen automatically, and a USB debugging connected notification will appear in your Notifications menu when successfully enabled. If this does not appear, you can manually enable this setting by:
The only way to get into your device when you have forgotten your PIN or Password is to perform a Factory Reset.
NOTE: A Factory reset will permanently delete all your data and customized settings, and will remove any applications you've downloaded and installed.
To perform a factory reset on your device:
The device automatically updates its software using over-the-air (OTA) updates. When new software is available, the device displays a prompt asking you to update the device.
Sound enhancer allows you to further enhance your music experience when playing music stored on the device.
Yes. USB Tethering is used to share your data connection to a Windows or Mac computer using the micro USB cable.
NOTE: Your carrier may charge an additional cost to allow the USB Tethering connection. Contact your carrier for details.
To access the settings menu From the Home screen, tap All apps, and then tap Settings. The following categories are listed:
Tap the desired slider to turn a connection on or off, or tap the connection type (Airplane mode/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Mobile network) to access additional settings.
Check data usage, configure VPN connections, configure the portable Wi-Fi settings and more.
Make your device truly yours with the various personalization options available.
Set a screen lock, manage the credential storage.
Choose to automatically back up some settings (e.g. Wi-Fi passwords or Bookmarks) to Google servers using your Google Account so you can restore them when needed.
Use these settings when you've downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback. You can turn accessibility functions or services on or off.
Set up display settings such as automatic screen orientation, brightness, screen timeout, and more.
Manage in-call settings such as fixed dialing numbers, configure voicemail, enable hearing aid compatibility, configure call forwarding, manage internet call settings, and more.
Manage running applications, install or uninstall apps and more.
Configure which apps are used by default when certain activities are performed.
Configure your power settings, check the battery level and see which applications have been consuming the most battery.
Set the operating system language and region. You can also set onscreen keyboard options.
Set the date and time, time zone, and date or time format.
Set the default actions that take place when the device is connected to a desktop dock.
Configure advanced settings for your device such as USB debugging, Stay awake, User interface options, application options and more.
Manually check to see if a software update is available for your device.
To access your additional settings, from the Home screen tap All apps, tap Settings, and then tap Sound. Some additional settings include:
If you have downloaded a third party internet browser and set it as default, you can change the default browser back to Internet.
If you've forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock your device. If this fails, you can unlock your device by entering your Google Account user name and password.
If you have not set up Gmail or do not recall your Gmail login information, you will have to factory reset your device and reconfigure it for use.
Yes. The pre-installed browser in your handset supports Adobe Flash. Adobe® Flash® Player 10.3 is included so you can enjoy more games, videos, and experience the Web as it was meant to be seen.
You can find the files you have saved from the web in the Downloads application. From the Home screen, tap All apps and tap Downloads.
Beats Audio is sound enhancement software that is included as part of the HTC One device experience, designed to provide studio quality sound. It is designed to enhance the lower sounds, such as bass and guitar, which often gets decreased when music is presented in a digital format. Some music styles, such as classical, might actually sound better without these enhancements. In these cases, Beats Audio can be turned off by dragging down the notification bar and tapping the slider to turn Beats Audio off.
Beats Audio will work whenever a headset or external speaker is connected to the device (wired or Bluetooth). Beats Audio will not be enabled when using the standard device speaker.
Yes. With internet pass-through you can share the internet on your computer with your device.
You may add, set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Depending on the type of VPN you're using at work, you may be asked to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company's local network. Contact your network administrator for more information.
NOTE: Your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.
The device supports the following Bluetooth Profiles:
Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to share your data connection over Wi-Fi with up to 8 devices or computers.
NOTE: Your carrier may charge an additional cost to allow the Wi-Fi Hotspot connection. Contact your carrier for details.
Turn the Wi-Fi Hotspot on
Change the Wi-Fi Hotspot settings
From the Home screen, press the Volume Up/Volume Down Button on the right side of the device to adjust the ringer volume. If you are in a media application (Music, YouTube, etc.) or Navigation, the Volume keys will change the volume for those specific applications.
To manually set the different volume options:
Checking information about your device
Your contacts and calendar can be backed up to Google server as long as these items are set as a Google 'type.'
NOTE: Once you create an event, you will be unable to change which calendar that event is tied to.
Connect your device via USB to you MAC computer, select USB tethering when prompted, and then select MAC OS X as your USB tethering type.
Yes, you can connect to Windows Live services and access the following data:
To set up your Hotmail/Windows Live account:
a. If prompted, note the Passkey displayed on the handset and compare it to the passkey displayed on the pairing device or PC. Accept pairing on any dialog boxes displayed on your pairing device or PC. b. If prompted, enter the password, and tap OK. NOTE: The default password is 0000 or 1234.
Using a Google account on your device will provide synchronization between Google services such as Gmail, contacts, and calendar events. You will also be able to keep your other Google services in sync such as YouTube, Picasa and more.
There are two ways to change the alarm sound on your device: The Personalize utility and the Clock application.
All apps
There are two ways to set a song as a ringtone on your device: The Personalize utility and the Sound settings.
There are two ways to change the notification sound on your device: The Personalize utility and the Sound settings.
Settings NOTE: This process will only change the default Notification sound.
Protect your personal information and prevent others from using your device without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. After setting up lock-screen security, you will be asked to unlock your device every time your device is turned on or when it's idle for a certain period of time.
Tip: You can also clear the check box next to Make pattern visible on the Security screen if you don't want your screen lock to display as you enter it onscreen.
You can create a Google account online or by launching a Google application from your device that requires an account to operate, such as Gmail. Alternatively, you can set up an account using the Accounts & sync menu:
There are three ways to change the ringtone on your device: The Volume keys, the Settings menu and by using a Home screen widget.
Volume keys
To switch your sound profile using the volume keys, simply press the Volume Down key until the Silent mode or Vibrate mode icons are displayed.
Home screen widget
Sync your device calendar with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007).
If you have not already set up HTC Sync, follow these steps first:
Set up your device to sync Calendar:
Note: Only the contact fields supported on your device will be synchronized.
The GPS signal cannot pass through solid non-transparent objects. Signal reception may be affected by obstructions such as high-rise buildings, tunnels, bridges, forests, weather (rainy or cloudy days), etc.
By default, the Internet browser on the device can only support up to six (6) windows at the same time. If you would like to have more than 6 web pages to be running continuously, you can search for and download a third-party internet browser from the Play Store.
Google Navigation is integrated with Google Maps on your device and enables turn-by-turn navigation without having to pay for a subscription.
Using the Navigation Application To use the Navigation app for turn-by-turn directions:
Received Bluetooth files can be accessed within the particular apps used to access the file. For instance, received pictures will be available in the Gallery and received contact cards will be available in People.
You can prevent internet from disconnecting while downloading if you are connected to Wi-Fi.
By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts between portrait and landscape depending on how you hold the device. To disable (or re-enable) the setting:
If you skipped signing in to your social network accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr) when you first turned on and set up your device, you can still add these accounts.
Your social network account is then added to the list on the Accounts & sync screen. Depending on how you configured the account, the new information may start synchronizing with your device.
When clicking a media link in the Browser the installed media player will attempt play the file. Some file types may not be supported by the media player. It may be necessary to search the Play Store for a Media Player that is compatible with the file type you are trying to access.
NOTE: You can also turn Wi-Fi on or off by pulling down the Notifications menu, tapping Settings and turning Wi-Fi On or Off.
You can use Bluetooth to send information from your device to another Bluetooth enabled device such as another phone or a computer. You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to:
Important: Before you begin, set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to "Receive Beams" or "Receive Files". Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth.
The device name identifies your device to other devices.
Wireless synchronization can fail when switching from or to a data or Wi-Fi connection or while you are out of service area. You may be prompted to login again before synchronization can complete.
Slide the Text scaling slider to the desired text size. The Preview box above the slider will show the chosen text size.
There are two ways to change the ringtone on your device: The Personalize utility and the Sound settings.
Google Maps™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level. Note:
When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map.


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Wii Games: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Heatseeker, Excite Truck, Wii Play, NHL 2k9, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Strikers Charged, Shaun White Snowboarding, The Bigs, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Ghost Squad, Call of Duty: World at War, Wii Sports Resort, Punch-out!
VC: Wave Race 64
Homebrew Channel
Do I need to get a memory card?
Nope, you dont need a memory card mate you can save files and game progress ect. without a memory card.
Does the Wii come with remote chargers or do I need to buy one?
No the Wii doesnt come with remote chargers but its worth getting. i think its pritty cheap on www.play.com.
How many Wii points should I buy to start off with to download a few old games?
I have never brought or used points but their are a few classic retro games like pacman, space invaders i think id get them
What else should I get for the Wii?
Id defo get Call of Duty: World at War with the wii zapper i got the game when it was first released an payed £40 but its the best game on the wii for me, and i got the zapper with links crossbow training which was cheaper than getting the zapper on its own! lmao.
Hope this helped mate.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21 Alive) - Terry Fisher, Jr. and Justin King headed up the list of winners in racing at Baer Field Speedway Saturday night.
Fisher grabbed the lead early in the Open Wheel Modifieds feature and cruised home to the win over teammate Scott Coe with Jeremy Wallen coming in third.
Justin King picked up the lead after a crash involving Tommy Cook and Andrew Royer in the Late Models feature and kept it for the win over Dean Cook, Jr. and Josh Timmerman.
Other winners were Jamie Garrett in Street Stocks, Brad McBride in Mini Stocks, and Josh Richardson in Front Wheel Drive Compacts.
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The nine members of the United States Supreme Court made a lot of news this week, handing down decisions affecting public-employee unions and President Barack Obama's health care law.
PolitiFact Oregon is devoting three-fifths of its roundup to claims focusing on the high court. A couple of non-related items make an appearance because, well, where else are you going to find references to Tornado Alley and the Export-Import Bank in the same story?
1. A Supreme claim that's Mostly True
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in the Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby case – a landmark decision in which a 504 majority ruled that a closely held, private company could decline to pay for certain kinds of contraceptives – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote that "women of childbearing age spend 68 percent more in out-of-pocket health costs than men."
PolitiFact National's check found one estimate that put the figure at 69 percent, with others closer to the 40 percent to 50 percent range. The claim was rated Mostly True.
2. Yes, they offered it before they didn't
Liberal pundit Sally Kohn panned the court's decision, then added this: "Hobby Lobby provided this coverage before they decided to drop it to file suit, which was politically motivated."
PunditFact found that the Christian-owned company did previously offer insurance plans that included a few contraceptives at issue in this case. Reports suggest owners weren't aware they offered that coverage and stopped once they found out. The statement, accurate but needing additional context, was rated Mostly True.
3. Rep. Goodlatte gets it completely wrong
After the Supreme Court unanimously rebuked Obama's practice of making appointments when Congress was still technically in session, U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., said, "The 9-0 decision last week was the 13th time the Supreme Court has voted 9-0 that the president has exceeded his constitutional authority."
The check found that most of the cases originated and were first litigated by the administration of President George W. Bush. Goodlatte's claim was rated False.
4. Blustering down Tornado Alley
Arkansas Democrats, in attacking Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., produced an ad focusing on an important Tornado Alley issue The ad claimed Cotton was the "the only Arkansas in Congress – Democrat or Republican – to vote against disaster relief five times."
The check found that Cotton voted against five bills or amendments that would have gone to immediate aid or funded disaster programs. Most of the votes, however, had to do with Hurricane Sandy. The claim was rated Half True.
5. Take this one to the bank? Hard to say
The tea party has focused recently on the Export-Import Bank, a little-known government agency that the party wants to abolish. One of the bank's supporters, Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., countered that the bank "doesn't cost taxpayers anything."
In recent years, the bank has made a net profit on its loans and turned in money to the U.S. Treasury. In the past, however, the bank has had years of losses, which some economists think could happen again. Hartzler's claim was rated Half True.
Our own takeaway from today's Roundup is that we're not planning a vacation that could take us anywhere near anything called Tornado Alley. Just seems like a poor planning decision.
Meanwhile, we'd love to hear your comments on today's offerings. Thoughts? Something we missed? Weigh in now and let's get the conversation started.
-- Dana Tims


text: Bruegger's Bagels is offering up some "dough" at a special price on Tax Day weekend. From April 11 to 15, get a Big Bagel Bundle (13 bagels with any two tubs of 100% Vermont-made cream cheese) for guess how much? $10.40, of course! It's a savings of $3.5o at most locations. To get the Tax Day special, you can download and print a coupon, which can be obtained by signing up for Bruegger's email club by April 9. Bruegger's Bagels are baked fresh throughout the day with only five core ingredients: flour, salt, water, malt and yeast. Did you know the bagels are so fresh that they only have a shelf life of three hours? The bakery recommends cutting leftover bagels in half, storing them in your freezer and popping them in the toaster for a hot, fresh bagel anytime. For locations, check here.


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KALAMAZOO -- The YWCA of Kalamazoo will host a Love Your Body Day Art Contest from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Boys & Girls Club, 915 Lake St. The art must be submitted by 5 p.m. Oct. 22 to the YWCA of Kalamazoo, located at 353 E. Michigan Ave.
Love Your Body Day is a national day of action to speak out against negative ads and body images that are offensive, harmful, dangerous and disrespectful to women. The day encourages women to speak up for positive media images of women and girls that are diverse, realistic, promote health and encourage self-esteem.
The art is to be on the theme of Love Your Body Day. All art will be assessed for appropriateness.
Love Your Body Day is free, but registration is required. Call (269) 492-3126 to RSVP or for more information.
The YWCA of Kalamazoo, Girls in the Wild, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Chapter of NOW and Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan have partnered for the event.


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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A 43-year-old woman was seriously injured after she was shot in the chest while standing in the doorway of her home.
Grand Rapids police have arrested two suspects, described as persons of interest, and police say they are investigating whether the two are connected to other shootings.
The men were arrested during a high-risk, felony traffic stop on Benjamin Avenue SE, north of Alexander Street. An officer began following the vehicle, a green Mercury Sable, because it matched the description of a car seen leaving the shooting scene.
The shooting happened at a home in the 700 block of Oakdale St. SE.
Witnesses told police that a car pulled up to a house, near Hall Street and Eastern Avenue, before someone got out of the car and began firing.
Police said the victim -- a bullet went through her chest and arm -- was not the intended target. Witnesses told police they believe the 1:20 p.m. shooting was gang-related.
She was talking with emergency personnel on the home's porch before being transported to the hospital.
Tom Schwab, who was doing siding work on the victim's house, got down from his ladder after he heard a commotion. He took cover after he heard shots, then police showed up, he said.
He said the victim and her husband have five sons -- all older teens or young adults. He and the victim's husband served together in Vietnam, he said.
"She's a real nice lady," Schwab said.
Schwab was behind the house, retrieving some materials, when he heard the shots.
— MLive photographer Emily Zoladz contributed to this report.
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This Valentine's Day, think outside the box of chocolates. Instead of sinking expectations entirely into a Valentine's Day dinner date, expand this special dinner by adding in a fun activity.
Dinner and a movie are standard, but what if pairing another event ended up equally enjoyable? Maybe steaks at the casino, crab cakes in front of horse races, bowling after burger and beers or a brewery tour ending with snacks and a beer sampler?
To get your creative juices flowing, I've included a few of my favorite places to be entertained and well fed. Let me know if you have any great, romantic plans that pair food with a fun activity.
Troegs Brewing Company
The grandiose 90,000-square-foot Troegs Brewing Company resembles a German beer hall. Reserve a place on the brewery tour in advance so there's already a place for you and your date. After the tour, sit at communal benches, at the long bar counter or cuddle closely at a separate high top table.
Share oysters on the half shell ($11) assorted meats off the charcuterie platter or the extensive and a varied cheese plate ($11.) A special warning, yummy, pile of rosemary and brown butter showered popcorn is huge and addictive. There won't be room for a meal after finishing this gourmet popped corn.
Otherwise aim for smoked pork loin on mustard-swiped baguette with Swiss cheese, kitchen pickles and red onion rye jam or classic Caesar salad, ($7) and braised beef brisket au poivre on brioche. Save room for large, slightly chewy, chocolate peanut butter cookies, ($4.)
The Sinkhole Saloon & Grill
After tallying up bowling scores at Palmyra Bowling, shuffle into the rustic, country dining room at The Sinkhole Saloon & Grille in Palmyra.
Begin with their fabulous, flavored jumbo wings, (6 for $5.59) and then continue with the assorted meat or veggie packed quesadillas ($9.99.) The signature hand-patted, juicy burgers and towering sandwiches ($8-$13) served with fresh-cut fries are local favorites.
Two preferred entrees are char-grilled St. Louis style seasoned ribs ($13.99) and chicken breast ($9.99) smothered with sautéed onions, mushrooms, bacon and peppers.
Penn National Race Course
Go on-line to see when the horses are running at Penn National Race Course in Grantville. At the on-site Mountainview Terrace, customers may place bets while dining at this enclosed dining room viewpoint.
Selecting menu items and bet on lucky horses from the same venue. Daily doubles on the menu include heaping Mountainview nachos ($13) made with ground beef, shredded lettuce and melted cheese.
Split spinach and artichoke topped flatbread ($13), BBQ shrimp and cheddar flatbread ($12) or BLT flatbread ($12) before delving into beurre blanc napped Atlantic salmon ($25) or Maryland crab cakes tickled with roasted red pepper and citrusy, caper relish ($26.)
The coin din at Hollywood Casino fades into oblivion once seated at elegant, clothed tables at the Final Cut. This expensive and exquisite steak house is a welcome oasis in a sea of virtual Blackjack and noisy gaming machines.
High-end restaurant soothes winners and losers with its professional service and delectable cuts of meat. Hang out in the foyer bar with live piano music before slipping into secluded booths and table arrangements. The 16-ounce char grilled on the bone, dry aged New York strip ($51) comes out perfectly cooked, in my case, to a bloody-juicy rare.
It's served with salt rubbed baked potato but you can replace it with Lyonnaise scalloped potatoes ($6) or crab mac and cheese ($14). For another whopping $29 add South African melt-in-your-mouth, lobster tail to the plate. The 14-ounce wood fire grilled, ever-so-tender, Colorado lamb chops ($48) are also superb.
If banana cheesecake is offered for dessert, by all means choose this ending. It sounds tremendously heavy but it doesn't go down with a thud. The texture is light and ethereal. Fresh banana slices peek out from the center and ladyfingers line up at the edge. Toasted pecans sprinkled over the top give this dessert its final crunch.
Let's hope you win big to pay for this terrific, yet terribly expensive dinner date.
Roundtop Mountain Resort
Roundtop Mountain Resort is having an exceptional year. The skiing is epic. Take a first class beginner lesson or follow instructors down groomed hills or moguls.
Then head upstairs to cozy, Fireside Pub & Grill. Delve into starters such as cheddar bacon fries ($9.95), hummus and crisps ($6.95) or pricey jumbo wings, (6 for $10). Premium ½ pound certified Angus beef steak burgers come with homemade chips or substitute crispy, golden brown fat onion rings ($3).
Sweet chili Thai chicken pizza ($10.95) is a delicious combination of thumb-size succulent grilled chicken pieces, roasted red pepper, chow mein noodles and chopped peanuts under a mozzarella cheese lid. Select salmon as a BLT on Texas toast ($14.95,) or served over mixed greens and grilled vegetables as a salad ($14.95.)
What If … West
It's an odd and unusual setting for a fine dining restaurant, but somehow What If…West With a Twist works adjacent to The Coliseum Megaplex. You don't have to have children to enjoy this all age-friendly, arcade and bowling venue. The coziest place to sit at the restaurant is on the upper tier at the compact lounge area at the back end of the room.
Sofas face the fireplace and flat screens. Begin with braised, succulent pork belly drizzled with caramel miso sauce ($10.95). The pork is first slowly braised until tender then cut up and sautéed with delicate sweet sauce and bit of arugula as garnish.
Eggplant napoleon ($10.95) is also a house specialty combining mozzarella, roasted red peppers and spinach as a starter. Cioppino is a seafood lover's delight. Scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp and white fish unite in a spicy tomato sauce over pasta ($25.95). And finally, see if you can finish the marinated, char-grilled, 18-20-ounce bone-in ribeye, ($32.95), which is topped off with sautéed fresh mushrooms and onions.
Or, carve into prime sirloin ($24.95) capped with crabby Mornay sauce or shrimp scampi for an additional $5.
Troegs Brewing Company
200 East Hershey Park Drive
Sinkhole Saloon plus bowling
1218 E. Main St.
Mountainview Terrace at Hollywood Casino-Penn National Race Course
777 Hollywood Blvd.
Final Cut at Hollywood Casino
Fireside at Roundtop Mountain Resort
925 Roundtop Road
What If … West with a Twist at The Coliseum
410 St. John's Church Road
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