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May 15, 2013 —
It happens to the best of us. My mother was a stickler regarding good manners and raised me with a keen awareness of the social graces, including her zero-tolerance policy for tardiness. This mindset has served me well over the years, but periodically, things happen that are simply beyond our control and the past week has illustrated the point nicely. The fact that Mother's Day fell squarely in the middle of it all did not escape me, but I was forced to accept the irony and let the chips fall where they might.
With so many opportunities to explore in the world of arts and entertainment in the Upper Delaware Valley, I often find myself seeking a new experience, so I jumped at the chance to check out a fashion show in Jeffersonville, NY last Friday—something that I had never done. I'm hardly a "fashionista" and know little about clothing, other than what I see on television shows like Project Runway. Aside from that, the shop that was presenting the evening (www.facebook.com/TheClothesLineNY [2]) caters to women (another subject that often escapes me), so my interest was piqued even more. Knowing nothing about a particular subject is often liberating, so I did a quick check about the shop online, and learned that proprietor Danielle Hilson "opened The Clothesline in April 2010, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Born in France and raised in the U.S., Danielle has always had a love of clothes and shopping."
Because I'm having issues with my truck, and not wishing to be late, (fashionably or otherwise) I accepted the offer of a ride from my fashion-forward gal pal, Tamara, and we sauntered in ahead of schedule, which gave me an opportunity to meet some of the lovely models and schmooze with Hilson, who was finishing a final run-through before the public flooded in, anxious to get a sneak peek at the new lines being presented. I learned that Hilson had just returned from India and that the ladies would be showcasing the dreamy creations she picked up there, along with casual wear, work clothes and evening attire. Suitably titled "Spring into Summer," the show went off without a hitch, and I enjoyed snapping photos on the makeshift runway and watching the ladies strut their stuff. "The color of the season is orange," Hilson declared, while describing the outfits, sharing her expertise of all things trendy, while I snapped away, feeling every inch a paparazzo.
The next day brought a downpour of epic proportions, and even the Wonder Dog hesitated before venturing out. As a result, I was more than a little late arriving at Foodstock (www.wjffradio.org [3]), the annual celebration of wine and good eats presented by radio station WJFF to showcase scores of vendors; it is a perennial favorite amongst local connoisseurs. The parking lot was still full when I arrived (www.villaroma.com [4]) and I literally raced in the doors, camera in hand, prepared to absorb as much as possible in the little time I had left. Waving, shouting and running, I snapped some photos, while stopping (gasping for breath) to ask WJFF's acting station manager Adam Weinreich about the day and how it all transpired. "It's been a huge success," Weinreich said with great enthusiasm. "We had 400 guests and a slew of station volunteers, and more than 50 vendors sold $13,000 worth of local products. The event has been a huge boost for WJFF's spirits and finances." I shook some hands, paused for folks to take snapshots of the dog and perused the booths before heading out again, late for a date with a band named "Rico Suave's Chimps in Tuxedos" at the Dancing Cat Saloon (www.dancingcatsaloon.com [5]) in Bethel.
Although they were not dressed in formal wear, and I was running behind schedule, the musicians were playing (and singing) their hearts out by the time I arrived. Rico Suave (still unsure what's behind the name), Richard Cottet, Bill Tamburrino and Jeff MacAulay were rocking the house. Having done my homework (www.chimpsintuxedos.com [6]), I already knew that although relatively newly formed, the group is comprised of guys who "grew up listening to, and playing music of the '40s and '50s," and have a great love of classic rock and Motown, all of which they perform. I'm not sure what I expected, but their covers of "House Is A Rockin," "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch," "Round Midnight," and Van Morrison's "Domino" were (IMHO) beyond fabulous. Incredibly tight harmonies, stellar vocals and amazing mastery of the instruments combined to entertain the crowd throughout two full sets. Couples danced, singing along to the familiar tunes of assorted generations, and I was swept along, glad to be a part of the experience. Unaware of the chimps until now, I'm happy to have made their acquaintance and will go out of my way to hear them again. My mom might have disagreed, but I say "better late than never."


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November 8, 2012 —
Hallelujah! My power finally came back on Monday night! Happy to be alive and have a roof (still) over my head, I'm grateful. But I confess, the Lady Sandy truly tested me. I missed those little things—like electricity, heat and a phone. And TV? It isn't a necessity (I suppose)… but the Internet? How else can a person stay in touch with the outside world, living as I do on the very fringes of society?
Safe at home a week ago on Monday, the winds began to whip around Green Acres. Shutters flew off their hinges, my garden shed took a hike and references to "The Wizard of Oz" began to fly across my computer screen. Reminding all concerned that this was not a tornado touching down, and that Dorothy and Co. were fictional characters in a film, truth be told, it seemed better to view the outside world as a movie rather than the apocalyptic scenario that seemed to be playing out around us. Outside my little piece of paradise, the gusts reached 85mph and the torrential rains turned to sleet before the lights went out and the forced-air heat sighed, sputtered and died.
"Not to worry" I chirped to the dog, "We're cool." I had turned on the bed warmer in anticipation, and the blankets had stored up some warmth, so I settled in to read by the glow of my mother's antique hurricane oil lamp. Reaching for my old "Hardy Boys" collection, memories of Frank, Joe, Chet and the gang (www.hardyboysonline.net [2]) flooded my feeble brain as I thumbed through a book that had been merely "decorative" for more than 45 years. I settled on "The Mystery of Cabin Island," written (who knew?) in 1929. The series, penned by multiple "ghostwriters," was wildly popular for decades and I recall being enthralled by the Hardy Boys adventures as my sister thumbed through Nancy Drew. But last Monday, under the (quickly fading) warmth, I realized that these stories were more than simple and (IMHO) not terribly well-written and I found it difficult to lose myself in the plot. Still I reveled in the memory of youthful ignorance. So a hardy "thank you" to the men (and women) who wrote those books, since they did help lull my (addled) brain into slumber with the comfort of an old shoe.
Waking to howling winds snapped me into reality and the next few days are a blur. I made my way to gal pal Ellany Gable and her studio (www.honeyhillpottery.com [3]) in Callicoon, where she had revved up a generator and hung out a shingle for the downtrodden, powerless folks like me. Normally, Honey Hill is "just down the road a piece" but that day I had to snake my way through the hills and was turned away by more than a few roadblocks, downed trees and power lines sparking on the side of the road. I was beginning to freak out a bit, scanning the horizon and observing the damage, but Dharma (the wonder dog) kept me grounded, and the cozy fire waiting for us soothed my frayed nerves. Communications down, I settled in for the duration, unsuspecting that eight days later... I'd still be in the dark.
By mid-week I was frantically wondering whether my power had been restored, and set off through the war zone (I mean Obernberg) two more times before giving in, thrilled that Callicoon's power had flickered on, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the news, which (as it turned out) wasn't a great idea. The images were scary, although they did make me realize how lucky we were to have heat, coffee and a satellite signal high atop Honey Hill. Still, I was cranky and not very good company, so once again, I took off in search of power. Good friends are hard to come by and I thought it sensible to make myself scarce for a night, rather than be tossed out on my ear. So, I made my way back to G.A. to meet up with yet another good friend (thank you J.W.!) and the portable generator that he had scored for me in Liberty, NY.
We huffed and puffed, running miles of extension cords from the genny to lights and (fingers crossed) the magical line connecting me to entertainment and information, but alas, no such luck. Shouting at each other over the roar of the gas-powered engine, we ruefully acknowledged that running water, heat, TV and a phone were (sadly) still out of reach, so I piled under a mountain of blankets (forcing the dog to snuggle) and bid adieu to Jamie, bound and determined to rough it. Teeth chattering, I gulped a few (I mean eleven) sleeping pills and was blissfully unconscious by eight. Rudely awakened by hail hitting the roof, I shivered and rose, peering out the window only to observe (with horror) snow beginning to fall. "Oh Em Gee," I howled, "Why on earth am I being such a martyr?" Gathering my (now frozen) milk, donuts, oatmeal and toiletries, I warmed up the truck (my only source of heat) and zoomed off in search of adventure.
Firmly ensconced at Honey Hill Pottery again, I rearranged the studio and greeted customers who were out in the cold looking for a bargain. Simply chatting with neighbors lifted my flagging spirits, so I decided to catch the new exhibit "Nature's Palette" at Domesticities (www.thecuttinggarden.org [4]) in Youngsville, NY. It hadn't occurred to me that the storm might have delayed the opening. When Dharma and I showed up, proprietor Anne Hart was indeed in residence and artist Susan Pascale's lovely paintings adorned the walls. Hart assured us that the rescheduled reception would occur this coming weekend (assuming that the impending nor'easter stays away) and I would encourage anyone to check out the art and fabulous vintage collectibles that make me want to redecorate constantly.
Visiting with Anne (as always) was fun, and observing Dharma snag balls of yarn off the shelves seemed to entertain us both, so (thinking cap on) I purchased a pair of cool hurricane lamps, bought a Russian fur hat across the street and smiled. Glancing at my notes, I made a quick call to Jill Padua (www.riverfolkconcerts.vpweb.com [5]) who confirmed that singer/songwriter Joe Crookston (www.joecrookston.com [6]) was still slated to appear at The Cooperage (www.thecooperageproject.org [7]) in Honesdale, PA and I made plans to bask in the glow that is Joe. I've basked before, so knew that we were about to experience a folk singer in the truest form. Crookston, who can play the guitar like nobody's business, writes from the soul, wrapping his rich, beautiful voice around folk tales with gorgeous melodies.
Tunes like "Good Luck John," "The Nazarene" and "Caitlin at the Window" are new, adding to his repertoire of familiar tracks that are often covered by other artists and are now being included on soundtracks for film. Long ago, I happily joined the ranks of Crookston enthusiasts and enjoyed another opportunity to stomp my feet, sit back and experience Joe Crookston live in concert. I'm still on a high from being at the ultra-cool Cooperage, spending time with Padua, fellow folk singer Mike Jung and the Crookston fans who turned out to experience the power of the musical tour that he leads.
Speaking of power, during my week without it, I confess it was some small comfort in knowing that I'm not alone. The communal support, brotherly love and overall camaraderie that enveloped our community in the wake of the hurricane has been overwhelming in it's generosity of spirit and ushers in the holidays right on time. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and many of us have a lot to be thankful for this year. As we reach out to each other, lending a helping hand, my smile remains firmly in place, knowing that in times of need, I'll get by with a little help from my friends. That feeling is electric, whether the power is on, or not.


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The World Cup expanded to the current format -- with 32 teams in the final stage -- in 1998.
The 32 that play for the cup qualify from a pool of about 200 teams that took part in qualifying games starting after the 2010 edition.
Qualifying for the World Cup
FIFA, the body that governs international soccer, organizes itself into six regions, known as confederations:
Asia (AFC)
Africa (CAF)
North and Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF)
South America (CONMEBOL)
Oceania (OFC)
Europe (UEFA)
Each of the regions gets a certain number of slots to fill at the next World Cup, based on their relative sizes and strength. Oceania does not get an automatic bid. Instead, the winners of the Oceanian zone qualification tournament enter a playoff against teams from other confederations in order to gain a spot.
Each confederation devises its own way to select teams, generally a multistage tournament that lasts two years.
The hosts of the World Cup also receive an automatic berth. Until 2002, the defending champions also received an automatic berth, but starting from the 2006 World Cup this is no longer the case.
After all teams earn their tickets to the cup, FIFA holds a draw to place them into eight four-team groups. The draw does not allow teams from the same confederation to face each other in the group stage, known as the first round. One exception is made for a few European teams, because with 13 slots, overlap cannot be avoided.
The first round
Each group plays a round-robin tournament, facing each opponent once. That means that every team that wins a trip to the World Cup will play at least three games.
Teams earn three points for a win, one point for a draw and no points for a loss. Overtime and shootouts are not part of this stage of the tournament.
The two teams in each group that earn the most points advance to the knockout stage of the tournament. Because results could mean that some teams do not need to win their final game based on other results, the last two matches are played simultaneously.
Having only a few matches to distinguish yourself can make it hard to advance. Most tournaments, fans and pundits label a "group of death," where the matchups mean that a strong team will probably be eliminated.
If any teams are tied on points after the first-round games, the first tiebreaker is their goal differential (goals scored minutes goals against). A team that managed a rout in one game has an advantage over a team that only won matches by one goal. So every garbage-time goal can make a huge difference.
Knockout rounds
Half of the teams survive the first round, and move into the knockout rounds, where after every match one team advances and another goes home.
The eight winners of the first-round groups play a team that finished in second place. The winner of Group A plays the runner-up in Group B, and vice versa. The bracket structure makes it impossible for a team to face a rematch against a group rival until the final match.
Starting in this round, matches that remain tied after 90 minutes of regulation time move into overtime. If overtime does not decide the match, a penalty kick shootout determines the winner.
The tournament progresses like most others until a winner is crowned. The losers of the semifinal matches also play in a third-place game.


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"Approaching, do not come with your palms stretched flat nor with fingers separated. But making your left hand a seat for your right, and hollowing your palm, receive the Body of Christ, responding Amen. And having with care hallowed your eyes by the touch of the Holy Body, take it, vigilant lest you drop any of it."
~ Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church, Saint; on the proper technique for receiving Holy Communion in the hand (circa A.D. 347).


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An unemployed Indiana man was walking to a job interview when he got a little help from a stranger.
Jhaqueil Reagan, who has been caring for his siblings since their mom died two years ago, was walking 10 miles in the snow for a job interview for a minimum wage thrift-store position. He stopped at a diner to ask for directions where he met owner Art Bouvier, who tried to convince him to take the bus, but he explained he had no bus fare. Later, Bouvier was driving when he spotted Reagan still walking in the freezing temperatures and offered him a lift, reports WISHTV.com.
Inspired by Reagan's work ethic, he then offered him a job at his restaurant where the commute would be three miles instead of ten. "You hear too many stories about people that want work, but it's got to be the right work...here's a kid who knows there's work available, and it's hard to get, and it's hard to do, but he'll do it," Bouvier said.


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Life as warehouse packer for a stress ball company can be stressful, apparently.
According to the Daily Mirror, a UK warehouse worker allegedly punched his boss in the face after he was told he was being let go from his temporary job packing stress balls.
After assaulting his manager, Darren Baldwin, 44, then took out two knives and threatened him by saying, "I will cut you up," prosecutors claim. Co-workers stepped in to aid the victim.
Baldwin, the ex-stress ball packer, was ultimately arrested for his behavior. In an interview, he denied the claims, but later admitted to affray and assault.


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Ohio's "cleaning fairy" has struck again. But instead of breaking into homes to clean, she's shoveling strangers' driveways.
Police in Elyra, Ohio, received a report of a "suspicious female" clearing snow from a driveway. When they arrived, they found Susan Warren, 53, shoveling snow, according to The Chronicle-Telegram.
Warren was previously arrested for breaking into a home near Cleveland, cleaning and leaving a bill for $75. She pleaded guilty and was put on probation, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Warren probably won't face charges for shoveling the driveway, but she was arrested for violating her probation for an earlier attempted burglary, according to The Columbus Dispatch and Chronicle-Telegram.


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6 Stages of Hot Stove Grief: A "Very Special" Post from TIAVSG
Today this usually lighthearted blogger must post about something serious. Hot Stove Grief or HSG, as the condition is known today, has been afflicting baseball fans for as long as there has been baseball and yet frank discussions of this serious illness have remained taboo until recently. In order to begin to bring comfort to HSG sufferers everywhere and heal the damage and upheaval this condition can cause in their relationships with uncomprehending friends and families, it is important for us all to learn to recognize the symptoms and stages of Hot Stove Grief:
Unrealistic Optimism – HSG sufferers experience a strong hope, bordering on and occasionally crossing over into belief, that their team's front office will pull off increasingly fantastical free agency signings and trade agreements, often completely unsubstantiated by prior team behavior. Just to pull a completely random example out of thin air, the belief that the Angels were going to sign Carl Crawford, Rafael Soriano and Adrian Beltre this off season, or any combination of two of them. In (also completely random) hindsight, owner Arte Moreno's end of season comments that the Angels were going to spend big and do whatever it takes to improve the team just underscores the sad fact that Hot Stove Grief does not discriminate. Even baseball owners may suffer from this potentially debilitating condition from time to time.
Bargaining – HSG sufferers begin "bargaining" with the team of their affections, offering the team, its ownership or specific members in the front office the fan's own services, heirloom jewelry, beloved vehicles, spouses and even theoretical first born children if the team will agree to fulfill the fan's Hot Stove wishes. Of course, these bargaining conversations never really take place with the team. They are HSG delusions and usually take place in the form of conversations with friends and family, loud rants and begging directed at the television set/radio/newspaper/computer screen and, even, blog posts.
Anger – Eventually the HSG stages progress to anger. This may be the hardest stage for friends and family to deal with and every sufferer expresses it differently. It is important to remain supportive and allow the HSG suffering fan to express his or her feelings. If this becomes too difficult, you might subtly suggest that fan find other outlets to burn off their anger such as boxing, chopping wood or even blogging.
Threats – Many HSG sufferers begin threatening to carry out increasingly unlikely punishments if their team does not comply with the HSG sufferer's Hot Stove wishes. Common threats include non-renewal of season tickets, never going to see a game again, renouncing one's fanship entirely, burning prized team related possessions and even starting to root for the team's most hated rival. As with the bargaining stage, the threat conversations never actually take place with the team in question.
Rationalization – In this stage, HSG sufferers begin to comfort themselves that the reason their team failed to make the Hot Stove move they were hoping for is part of some obscure, larger strategy and that surely an even better Hot Stove deal is imminent. Over indulgence in this stage can bring about a relapse where fans repeat the Anger and Threats stages. While there is some controversy among HSG researchers about whether Rationalization is its own unique stage or is simply one expression of the Unrealistic Optimism stage and the CDC has yet to validate either theory, I feel it warranted its own mention here.
Resignation – As HSG suffering fans begin to reach the end of their grief cycle, they become resigned to the idea that their team isn't going to make any of the Hot Stove deals they had in mind. While friends and family might think the HSG afflicted fan is suffering less during this stage make no mistake, they are still experiencing a considerable amount of pain. Fans at this stage feel may a slight disconnect with their team and possibly even less passion for them. They may actually view the beginning of the new baseball season with a certain amount of apprehension and even dread. And what could be more painful than that?
Grudging Acceptance – At this stage the HSG suffering fan is still very unhappy with their team's Hot Stove decisions or lack their of, but has accepted that there is nothing the he or she can do about said decisions and begins to move on. The fan is now able to enjoy interactions with their team again. This is the crucial breakthrough stage in HSG. Once the suffering fan honestly begins to look forward to Spring Training the new season again, the fan is cured. However, relapse is always a possibility.
While friends and family of the HSG afflicted fan should review this outline of the grieving stages carefully, it is important for them to understand that each fan's grieving process is unique. If you have a friend or loved one who suffers from HSG, the most important thing is to remain loving and supportive. Listen when they want to rant and rave, even if you have heard it all hundreds of times before. Subtly try to involve the sufferer in activities that keep them from pouring over the trade rumors site all day long. But never, under any circumstances, should you try to sever the sufferer's relationship with their team of choice. However much it may seem like you are doing them a kindness at the time, removing an HSG suffering fan from all contact with their team has been known to produce a severe catatonic state and sometimes even death.
Thank you very much for your time today. I now return you to your regularly scheduled MLBlogs programming.
Well that was a little longer in between posts than intended! No, the reason was not actually Hot Stove Grief. I have managed my personal bout with this illness admirably – made it to work every day, attended social functions and everything! Besides, I am coming to the end of my personal Hot Stove Grief. Barring any unforeseen set backs *glares at Angels Front Office* grudging acceptance is just around the corner. No, I have been putting in late nights and wee hours of the mornings all week finishing the latest stage in a policy writing project for work. Work – curse of the drinking (and apparently blogging) classes and all that.😉
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Great post! I think HSG should be added to that big reference book that psychiatrists use to diagnose patients! It's a real condition and I'm suffering from it too.
Worst thing is that baseball fans have to live and die by the actions sometimes of people who do not share the same passion for the game that we do. Sure owners want to make the dollars,but sometimes they forget their sense at the door.
But baseball is a love-hate relationship where vented feelings are spread like seeds into the wind, but we always coime back eventay to the one team we love.
You feel for them, want to nurture them, and cheer loud and hard hoping that some day…that one player will glance your way and tip his cap….That is the true essence of being a real baseball fan. The rest is just make-up and props.
Rays Renegade
As a Yankees fan, I am definitely suffering from a severe case of HSG! I knew I was sick, I just didn't know the affliction until I read your blog! Excellent post!
P.S. Your team really let the Rangers sign Adrian Beltre…really? 😉
Jane – Thank you for your support on this serious matter. I'm sure we can get the American Psychiatric Association to listen to us. There have to be baseball fan psychiatrists who know this pain.
Rays Renegade – Very well put! But I suppose it is through suffering that we grow as people and as baseball fans. That started out as me making a joke just now but I suppose there is actually a certain amount of true in it. No one wants to suffer because of their team but when you do and then eventually the team gets back to winning, it makes the triumphs that much sweeter and more personal.
Scott – Thank you Scott. If I have helped one fellow sufferer understand the severity of their own illness, than my work for today is done. Regarding the Beltre signing, tell me about it! Just typing this is enough to set my own HSG symptoms back several stages, LOL. Thanks for dropping by my blog and commenting!
– Kristen
LOl. If I call my boss and tell him that I have HSG, not sure what he will do. lol. He has no clue about baseball or any other sport but we do have an agreement that Opening Day is a holiday to me (automatic goes on the calendar as vacation). I have argued with him that he should give it to me as Holiday but VACA is OK as long as I have the day off
I was suffering from HSG until the Cubs traded for Garza, LOL!
Grudging acceptance seems to be the theme of my life thus far… hehehe… from a Halos fan perspective, I can see how this offseason has been pretty rough and disappointing. The good news is, ya still got Moreno and ya still got Scioscia, and I have no problem puttin' my money behind those proven leaders.
Emma – LOL! My boss would tell me that's what I get for being an Angels fan – he's from Boston. But he's a good guy who understands passion for baseball and is always nice about letting me take vacation for opening and closing day or light out a half hour early to make it to the park by first pitch. I think we both lucked out. Although, you may be on to something with your opening day as holiday idea. National pastime = National holiday? Brilliant! I think we should lobby Congress.
Ron – A good signing or trade deal is the absolute best cure for HSG there is! I am pleased you have made a full and swift recovery.
Jeff – Yes, we do still have Moreno and Scioscia and while I am annoyed with the former for not backing up his end of the season bravado by giving Reagins an unlimited budget, those are still two great guys to have in your corner. I realize that a whining Angels fan can sound like more than a bit of a brat – we came from pretty much nothing to an amazing record over the last decade – but the saying is there's no crying in baseball. Whining, on the other hand, is our right as fans, LOL.
Jenn – You are welcome. Always pleased to be of service🙂. Thanks for dropping by my blog and commenting!
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Really an excellent post. Thanks for the laugh I need as I'm watching the snow fall outside thinking about how far away Opening Day is.
Thanks Russel! I would imagine that snow underscores the fact that spring is a ways away more effectively than pretty much anything else.
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Why let Halloween be wasted on the youth? Today the holiday is just as much for the adults as it is for the children. But what to wear?
Witches, ghosts and vampires are fine go-to costumes, but what if you want to stand out from the crowd with a great Halloween costume on a budget? The key is to get creative.
If you're into pop culture, scanning the Internet for favorite TV and movie characters, musicians and other icons is a good first step. In fact, for costume ideas in just about any genre, the World Wide Web is a gold mine for brainstorming do-it-yourself costumes, whether you're going for spooky or kooky.
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What's more American than baseball and apple pie? How about fast food and advertising icons?
Colonel Sanders and the Wendy's mascot may not have quite the recognition of Ronald McDonald or the Burger King, but you're less likely to run into your doppelganger with the second-rung mascots.
For the KFC mascot, buy a Santa Claus wig, trim it very short, find some black-rimmed eyeglasses at a dollar store, and wear a white shirt and a red apron borrowed from a family member. Then go to KFC and buy a bucket of chicken. Colonel Sanders -- and the chicken -- will prove to be a big hit every party you go to.
For a Wendy costume, all you need is a red-haired wig in braids, with little blue and white ribbons, a $5 blue and white dress from a thrift store and some cheap black Mary Jane shoes. Be sure to carry a Wendy's fast food bag for the full effect.
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Looking for a more feminine nod to the Addams clan? If you have long, dark hair, it's easy; just put your hair in braids. Otherwise buy some cheap black spray-on hair coloring or get a cheap wig. Wear a black dress and pin or sew white cuffs and collar onto the dress. Don some striped tights, and voila! You're Wednesday Addams.
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Orville Redenbacher's been dead for more than 15 years, yet the product bearing his name lives on. So does his iconic image.
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Like the Colonel, Orville has gray-white hair, so an inexpensive Santa or old-man wig, trimmed short, does the trick. Black-rimmed nerd glasses, red suspenders and a thrift store blazer and pants top off this look.
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BARRE Busing students to and from school may not be educationally necessary, but the school board has concluded that at least in Barre it isnt optional either.
Confronted with the plain language of the land-use permit that was issued 19 years ago for the citys elementary school, the board voted unanimously Monday night to abandon its plan to warn a citywide vote on eliminating funding for all student transportation.
A participant in the permit process for the school told the board that eliminating student transportation wasnt something they or even the citys voters could decide without the consent of the District 5 Environmental Commission.
I really dont think this (board) is the body that can make this (busing) decision, Joelen Mulvaney said, suggesting if school officials hadnt obtained a jurisdictional opinion in the matter they should.
A member of the group Barre Association for Responsible Education and Government, Mulvaney said she was intimately familiar with a permit that was the product of a well-documented, rigorous and at times contentious Act 250 review.
The traffic issue was huge, she recalled, suggesting the board didnt have the luxury of ignoring permit conditions and evidence-driven findings with regard to a project that her group once opposed for a variety of reasons.
Responding to a question posed by Mulvaney, Superintendent John Bacon said he hadnt contacted the District 5 office in the wake of the boards split decision this month to warn busing as a separate ballot item. However, Chairman Lucas Herring said after reviewing the land-use permit for the school that it appeared clear that dropping busing from a recently defeated school budget was at best premature.
I dont think we can actually have busing gone without a plan in place, said Herring, who conceded that absent an amendment to the permit it appeared the district is required to bus the vast majority of the schools students.
That news was welcomed by board members who were on the short end of a 4-3 vote two weeks ago, as well as two members who missed that meeting but would have changed the outcome had they been present. Anita Ristau and John Steinman said there wouldnt have been a tie for Herring to break if theyd been at the meeting because both would have opposed the motion suggesting that funding for busing be warned as a separate ballot item.
On Monday, Ristau said conditions in the schools Act 250 permit rendered the matter moot and urged the board to reconsider what she believed was a short-sighted decision.
I feel we have an obligation to get our children here safely, Ristau said. Were not in a neighborhood. Its not an easy place to walk to (and) its not a safe place to walk to.
How children would get to and from a centralized school on the southern fringe of the city was the subject of extensive testimony more than two decades ago during a review process conducted in the wake of the school districts decision to abandon its once-walkable network of neighborhood schools. So was how traffic generated by the school would affect several key city intersections. Evidence presented by the school district and relied upon by the commission at the time was based on the assumption roughly 80 percent of the schools students would be bused.
Though the Act 250 issue drove the board to reverse its earlier decision and add roughly $582,000 for busing back into the failed budget that voters will be asked to approve May 14, some parents said it was the right thing to do regardless.
Jennifer Luce was one of them.
Luce, a single mom who works full time and has children who start school in the same building at different times each day, said she didnt relish the prospect of making two daily round trips to Barre City Elementary and Middle School.
In addition to creating a burden for parents who were capable of transporting their children, Luce worried the loss of busing would create a safety risk for youngsters who would be forced to walk in some cases long distances and in some areas on streets with no sidewalks.
I just dont think that its in the best interest of our kids, she said.
Those who originally supported warning busing as a separate ballot item defended a decision that was born out of their frustration involving voters 652-483 rejection of the $12.4 million school budget that was on the Town Meeting Day ballot.
Linda Riddle said she considered giving voters a say on busing preferable to making wholesale cuts in a budget she said had been absolutely stripped down to the bare bones.
Responding to the budget defeat, the board has abandoned the planned expansion of the preschool program, for a savings of $95,000, and trimmed nearly $30,000 due to a lower-than-projected health insurance increase. It has also cut funding for one bus, an estimated $45,000, bringing the bottom line to just over $12.2 million, an increase of $1.15 million, or 10.4 percent.
For me there is nothing left to cut to make the budget less, Riddle said.
Board member Sonya Spaulding agreed.
I would rather see something, which to me is as simple as getting children here, go away than to have to do away with staff and the people who support the staff, she said.
Spaulding, who serves as chairwoman of the boards finance committee, said most of the increase is tied to a projected rise in special education expenses. The regular education budget including plans to hire an assistant principal and an additional fifth-grade teacher is up about $300,000.
Thats a drop in the bucket, she said.
While the school district may have an obligation to bus students, Spaulding said she believed parents had an obligation to the school.
It is your responsibility to go vote and support our school, she said. Every single time we put the budget on the ballot its important for you to show up and vote.
Since the budget went down to defeat earlier this month, board members have lamented what theyve described as a disappointing turnout, while expressing interest in finding new ways to get people to the polls.
Putting busing on the ballot as a stand-alone item was one of those ways, though some board members characterized it as punitive and a threat, while worrying it could backfire in a big way if funding for busing was defeated. That was before questions about the schools permit entered into the equation.
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Ribbed Circle Coverup
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Circular thinking defines a finely knit sweater with a fluid cascade of ribbed texture descending from collar to hem, rounding out into a softly draped peplum in back. At the nape of the neck, a button-tab holds the drape that starts it all. 60% Cotton, 40% Viscose. Machine wash, cold; lay flat to dry. Or dry clean. Imported.
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Community calendar
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The community calendar is only as accurate as the information provided to it. Meeting changes and updates should be directed to Janice Kiaski, Herald-Star community editor, at email@example.com or (740) 283-4711, ext. 346.)
Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Wheeling College, Whelan Hall, 316 Washington Ave., Wheeling.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Morning Awareness Group, open discussion, 10 a.m., Trinity Medical Center East staff conference room; information, (740) 266-5081; Sunday Night Celebration Group, 7 p.m., School of Bright Promise, 256 John Scott Highway, Steubenville; As Bill Sees It Group, 7 p.m., St. Paul's Catholic Church, 140 Walnut St., Weirton.
Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Toronto.
Narcotics Anonymous, Clean and Crazy Group, 2 p.m. Trinity East Medical Center, (emergency room entrance) 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – H.O.W., 6:30 p.m., East Ohio Regional Hospital, 90 N. Fourth St., Martins Ferry; phone, (412) 225-1664; e-mail, email@example.com; web, www.ceahowpa.org.
New Body Club, weigh-in, 4:30-5:45 p.m., meeting, 6 p.m.-6:45 p.m., Richmond United Methodist Church; for information, Sharon, (740) 544-5879, or Linda, (740) 543-1498.
Narcotics Anonymous, Steps to Freedom Group, 7 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 717 Adams St., Steubenville, closed meeting; It Works How and Why Group, First Free Methodist Church, 16260 St. Clair Ave., East Liverpool, 6:30 p.m.; The Ends Are Always the Same Group, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, school building, rear, 1111 Main St., Burgettstown, Pa., 7:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, HULP group, 11 a.m., open discussion, Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Blvd.; Seekers Group, closed step discussion, 6:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 235 N. Fourth St.; Richmond Staying Sober Group, 7:30 p.m., Richmond Presbyterian Church, open discussion; New Cumberland Friendship Group, 8 p.m., First United Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Court St., New Cumberland; information; Monday Night Miracles Group, 7 p.m., Weirton Covenant Church, 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton; 11 a.m., Daily Reflection, Ohio Valley Towers, 500 Market St., Steubenville.
S.H.A.R.E., A Source of Help Group for parents who have experienced neonatal, stillborn or miscarriage infant death, 7 p.m., Trinity Medical Center East (Third Monday of the month.)
Living the Free Way, support group for men, recovery from additions from a Biblical perspective, 6 p.m. Life in the Word Ministries, Third and South streets (740) 282-7216.
Lupus Support Group, 6-8 p.m., first Monday of the month at the Hampton Inn, University Boulevard, Steubenville; information lines are (740) 282-8010 for Sharon Kirtdoll or 282-5140 for Pat and Walter Howard.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – H.O.W., 6:30 p.m., Ohio County Public Library, board room lower level, 52 16th St., Wheeling; phone, (412) 225-1664; e-mail, firstname.lastname@example.com; web, www.ceahowpa.org.
Graceful Agers, Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for individuals 55 and over, games and cards in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship. Bring a sack lunch. Call (740) 282-9064 or (740) 264-6307 for information
Narcotics Anonymous, Carry the Message Group, 9:30 a.m. Second Chance Ministries, 255 S. Third St., Steubenville, closed meeting; Follansbee group, Church of Christ, Penn and Neville streets, rear entrance, 7 p.m.; Surrender to a New Vision Group, Urban Mission Warehouse, 615 N. Sixth St., Steubenville, women's meeting, 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, HULP Group, open discussion, 11 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Blvd.; TNT Big Book Study Group, 6:30 p.m., Weirton Free Methodist Church, 300 School St., Weirton; Tuesday Night S.O.S., Trinity East staff conference room, open discussion, 7 p.m.; Wellsburg group, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 901 Charles St., Wellsburg; Weirton Group, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Three Springs Drive, Weirton, 8 p.m.; Instrument of Peace, 8 p.m., Franciscan University of Steubenville, St. Joseph's Hall; information, (740) 266-5081.
Abundant Life Group, 7:30 p.m., studies 12 steps of recovery from a Biblical perspective, City Rescue Mission, 142 N. Sixth St., Steubenville; information, (740) 266-5081.
Reaching Out Support Group from 5:30 to 7 p.m., for women who who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, Tony Teramana Cancer Center. For information, call (740) 283-7164 or 283-7407. (First Tuesday of the month.)
New Vision Cafe and Recovery Club, Women Uplifting Women, noon, 535 N. Sixth Ave.
Caregiver support group meeting, fourth Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Carriage Inn Home Care Office, Luray Drive, Wintersville.
Women in Action Against Cancer Coalition, first Wednesday of the month, noon, Manfred's Restaurant, Steubenville. Call (740) 282-5676 for info.
TOPS Club No. 1684, Brilliant United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. For info, call (740) 733-7678.
Brain Injury Support Group of Cadiz, 6 p.m., Puskarich Public Library, Cadiz (Second Wednesday of the month).
TOPS Smithfield 1633 Group, weigh-ins, 9:30-10:30 a.m., meetings, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bel-Haven Complex.
Al-Anon, 7 p.m., regular meeting, First Westminster Presbyterian, 235 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, mental health cafeteria, Trinity Medical Center West, cafeteria conference room.
Vietnam Veterans Support Group, 6 p.m., 500 Market St., Suite 305, Steubenville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Big Book Reading Group, 11 a.m., Ohio Valley Towers, second floor, 500 Market St., Steubenville; HULP Group, 11 a.m., open discussion, Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Blvd.; and Tell it Like it is Group, 7 p.m., Trinity Medical Center East, Room 285, open meeting with speaker; Information line, (740) 266-5081.
Narcotics Anonymous, We Can Do It Group, 7:30 p.m., First Christian Church, rear entrance, 3252 Main St., Weirton; New Way of Life Group, St. Stephen's Church, Fourth Street, East Liverpool, rear entrance, 6:30 p.m.
The Ohio Valley Depression and Support Group, 7-9 p.m., Whalen Hall, Wheeling Jesuit University, first, second and fifth Wednesday. This is a peer-led group with a facilitator. For information, contact Tom at (304) 234-9406 or Vickie at (304) 336-4186 or e-mail email@example.com.
Overcomers Outreach, New Vision Cafe, 535 N. Sixth Ave., noon.
Celebrate Recovery, Sycamore Tree Church, 301 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, at 6 p.m. www.uovcr.com.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – H.O.W., 6:30 p.m., Ohio County Public Library, board room lower level, 52 16th St., Wheeling; phone, (412) 225-1664; e-mail, email@example.com; web, www.ceahowpa.org.
Overcomers Outreach, 12-step support group discussing from a Biblical perspective, discussions, open meeting, 5 p.m., The Ministry of Salvation Church, Shirley Circle, Steubenville; for those affected by chemical abuse or compulsive behavior.
TOPS Wellsburg Chapter 453, weigh-in, 5:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 1014 Main St.; information, (304) 737-0654 or (304) 737-2553.
Toronto TOPS Chapter, weigh-in, 5:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church.
Brilliant P.O.W.E.R. Chapter, weigh-in, 8:45 a.m., meeting, 9 a.m.; information, (740) 598-4317.
Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Medical Center East; information, (740) 282-5526. (Second Thursday of the month.)
Gamblers Anonymous, Ohio Valley Support Group and Gam/Anon, 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville.
Families of Autistic Children, Ohio Valley Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Room 2513, Jefferson Community College.
Multiple Sclerosis, Ohio Valley Support Group, Serbian Cultural Center, Weirton; information, (304) 527-3023, Connie Kafton, and 527-2781, Donna Chiarello; second Thursday.
Overeaters Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., Trinity Medical Center East, ground floor, conference room 5.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Attitudes Group, 7 p.m., speaker meeting, Trinity East Hospital, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville, emergency room entrance.
Alcoholics Anonymous, HULP is a closed step meeting, 11 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Blvd.; Thursday Night West End Group, 8:30 p.m., open discussion, Starkdale Presbyterian Church, Sunset Blvd., Steubenville; Chester Thursday Night Group, 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 508 Indiana Ave., Chester; Nautilus Group, 8:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 3301 West St., Weirton; Thursday Night Recovery Group, 8 p.m., Follansbee Presbyterian Church, 1254 Main St., Follansbee.
A.L.I.V.E. Support Group for women, domestic abuse victims, 6 p.m., at the shelter house; child care available; information, (740) 283-2444.
TOPS Chapter 189, weigh-in, 8:15 a.m., meeting, 9:30 a.m., Hooverson Heights Church of Christ.
Weigh to Win Group, 6:15 p.m., Church of the Cross, East Springfield.
Co-Dependent United Group, an anonymous support group for those who would like to learn to live a healthier, more serene life, 7-9 p.m., Trinity Medical Center West, ground floor conference room.
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Eastern Gateway Community College, 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, room 1500; for information, (330) 650-0552 or (800) 272-3500. (Third Thursday of the month.)
Society for Equal Access Peer Support Group, information, (330) 343-3668 or (888) 213-4452, (Fourth Thursday of the month).
Hand Up Support Ministry, 6 p.m., Quinn AME Church.
Brain Injury Support Group of Carroll County, 6 p.m., Aultman Center, 221 Trump Road, Carrollton. (Second Thursday of the month).
Al-Anon, New Beginnings Group, 6:30 p.m., New Vision Cafe and Recovery Club.
Women's Sexual Assault Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Sexual Assault Help Center, Steubenville; for information or pre-screening, call 9740) 282-6022.
Harrison Community Hospital Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m. (First Thursday).
Brooke Area AARP No. 3910 meets at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge at noon on the third Thursday. Must have a reservation to attend. For details, call (304) 737-1204 or (304) 737-1723.
Narcotics Anonymous, Our Primary Purpose Group, 9:30 a.m., Second Chance Ministries, 255 S. Third St., Steubenville, closed meeting; Toronto in Focus, basement of Abundant Life First Assembly Church, 1009 N. Fourth St., Toronto, 6:30 p.m.; Friday Nights It Works in the Ville, 339-41 S. Fifth St., Steubenville, 8:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, R.I.O.T. group, 10 p.m., Crossroads Christian Church, Springdale venue, Wintersville; HULP Group, 11 a.m., open discussion, Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Blvd.; Riverside Group meeting, 8 p.m., open discussion, Riverview United Methodist Church, 105 N. River Avenue, Toronto; Friday Night?Happiness Group, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 3301 West St., Weirton.
TOPS, First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Main streets, Toronto, weigh-ins, 9 a.m. and meeting, 10 a.m.
Overcomers Outreach, noon, New Vision Cafe and Recovery Club, 535 N. Sixth St.
TOPS New Cumberland Chapter No. 0441 meets each Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Weigh-in starts at 8:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. For information, call (304) 797-1624.
Narcotics Anonymous, Living the Program Group, 10 a.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 110 Maine Blvd., East Liverpool, closed meeting; and New Beginnings, 8 p.m., Trinity Medical Center East, emergency room entrance, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Just for Today Group, open meeting, 10 a.m., Trinity Medical Center East staff conference room; Saturday Night Group meeting, 7 p.m., School of Bright Promise, 240 John Scott Highway, Steubenville; Al-Anon meeting, 8:30 p.m., B.Y.O.B., 9 a.m., Mercy Baptist Church, 3474 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton; Saturday AM Group, 10:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 3301 West St., Weirton; 7 p.m., Experience, Strength and Hope Group, 7 p.m., Free Methodist church, 12th and School streets, Weirton; Wellsburg Group, 8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 901 Charles St., Wellsburg.
S.H.A.R.E., support group for parents who have experienced neonatal, stillborn or miscarriage infant death, 7 p.m., Trinity Medical Center East.
Bullying: Victims & Prevention, 1008 Main St., Follansbee, 6 p.m., for adults and teens.


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Milwaukee's 'Night of the Living Dead' puppets rise up on Halloween
Once living, now fabric. "Night of the Living Dead-The Puppet Show" rises again in Milwaukee but for the first time on Halloween Night, Oct. 31, producers have announced.
The live show is a 30-minute PG-13 version of the classic horror film "Night of the Living Dead" told through puppetry. »Read Full Article
Remembrance service; Taste of the Ward; bird watching
Honor our history
On May 5, 1886, several thousand laborers marched to the Bay View Rolling Mills to advocate for the eight-hour work day. When the marchers didn't stop after being ordered to do so, the state militia fired on the crowd, killing seven protesters and injuring many others. This infamous moment in Milwaukee history will be commemorated Sunday at 3 p.m. at the historical marker on S. Superior St. and E. Russell Ave. Historian John Gurda will moderate the remembrance, which features a re-enactment by the Milwaukee Public Theatre and the Milwaukee Mask and Puppet Theatre, folksinger Larry Penn and a wreath-laying ceremony with Anita Zeidler, daughter of Milwaukee's former mayor Frank Zeidler. The commemoration is free and open to the public. »Read Full Article
Windfall Theatre still in tune with 'A Little Night Music'
Many Stephen Sondheim musicals benefit from being performed in a smaller space, where voices and emotions require no amplification to be heard and seen. That's perhaps most true of "A Little Night Music" - a delectable lemon meringue that combines the delicate, light farce of Hugh Wheeler's book with the tart filling provided by Sondheim's score.
It's therefore no accident that the nearby Writers' Theatre production of "Night Music" last summer - in a house that barely seats 100 - was better in every way than the 2009 Broadway revival featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury. »Read Full Article(1)
In 'Sing Me a Story,' 2 pros put songs center stage
A great song, delivered well, is a powerful, powerful thing.
Stage veterans Kay Stiefel and Jack Forbes Wilson lit up the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre Friday evening, delivering a high-energy parade of musical gems and bringing those songs to life with the kind of theatrical polish that take years to learn/earn. »Read Full Article
Free Comic Book Day in Milwaukee
Happy Free Comic Book Day, the day that celebrates two of Milwaukee's favorite things: comic books and free stuff.
On the first Saturday of May, participating comic-book stores around the country give away specially created comic books - both kid- and geek-friendly - for free, and usually have a lot of great deals on other titles in their stores. »Read Full Blog Post
Solo Sara Bareilles makes big impression in small room
The voice of Sara Bareilles could fill, and has filled, venues larger than the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center Auditorium, which sold out its 435-seat capacity when she stopped there Friday night.
Bareilles was in the midst of her first-ever solo tour and evidently wanted the intimacy of a smaller venue - combined, perhaps, with the assurance that if she failed, she would do so in front of a smaller crowd. »Read Full Article(2)
Prices announced for Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary headliner concerts, tickets on sale Monday
Ticket prices have been revealed to see Toby Keith, Aerosmith and Kid Rock perform three separate shows at the Marcus Amphitheater for the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration Labor Day weekend.


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Silvertone/Crystal Friendship Stretch Bracelet
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Make this one of many sparkling companions. Finished with a hand-cast metal tassel. Add a Friendship Bracelet with stones in black or Very Berry.
- Overall stretch: 7.25".
- Faceted glass crystals. Acrylic metallic beads. Rhodium-finish nickel-free metal.
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No. 5: Cherish your youth
Apparently, the days of "back when" are never matched. At least this is the way dads like to talk. This goes for his own youthful accomplishments; it also goes for the times that were.
The fact is, fatherhood settles a man down. So regarding his own doings, the daring days of yore are rarely measured up to since. As we grew up, we got to hear about his early driving stunts, his times with old buds and the way he got in trouble with the principal. And the walk to school? Don't get him started.
The "times were different," he'd say. People were kinder, cars were faster and louder, music and films were more wholesome and athletes were tougher.
In all, the message learned was this: When you're young, look around and take it all in. These days will be talked about the rest of your life.


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A man fatally shot his roommate during an argument over how to prepare pork chops.
Holly Hill Police Chief Mark Barker told the Daytona Beach News-Journal the shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
MUGSHOTS: Who Got Arrested In South Florida?
Barker said another roommate called 911 and 55-year-old Thomas Matthew Hahn confessed to responding officers.
Barker said the roommate was shot twice in the head. His name has not been released.
Hahn told officers that his roommate had come home drunk and the two began arguing about dinner. He said they've argued in the past, with the arguments often becoming physical.
Hahn was charged with second-degree murder and is being held without bond.


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Destinations with a dark side
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If you're bewitched by the macabre and the supernatural, there are plenty of places that provide spooky sensations year-round.
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Studded Quilted Belt
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Goldtone studs add tough luxe to a quilted belt with patent shine. Man-made leather/leather lining. Imported. Wear with the Black/Soft Gold Metallic Heel or the Crossband Patent Leather Pump.
- Wear at the waist or the hip.
- Patent-wrapped goldtone buckle and keeper.
- 1.5" at the widest.
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January 8, 15 & 22 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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"Charlotte's Web" by JMU Children's Playshop
Sun, 28 Jul 2013 4:00 PM
July 18-21 and July 25-28
7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
The best-selling children's paperback of all time, "Charlotte's Web" tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.
For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.


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And I Was Having Such a Nice Evening Too…
When the Nationals upset everyone's plans by landing Jayson Werth, unexpectedly and so very, very early, I was worried this would happen. When the Red Sox signed Adrian Gonzalez I was somewhat relieved but still concerned. And, wouldn't you know it, golly gosh darn it all to heck in a forking hand basket and other similarly lengthy strings of appropriate-for-the-family-show-that-is-MLBlogs swearing, the goram Red Sox went and signed Carl Crawford. Grrrrrr…er…I mean, well played Mr. Epstein. Well played. The Sox are going to be tough again this year. No, on second thought, grrrrrrrrrrr really covered it better.
Well then, moving right along. Mike Scioscia and Tony Reagins met with the press on separate occasions yesterday afternoon and my original plan for the evening was to blog about their – unsurprisingly similar – comments. Gotta love Hot Stove…and, actually I do. I'm just not particularly in love with it tonight. Although typically noncommittal, both Scioscia and Reagins did say that bumping up the Angels offense is the primary goal for the off season. Reagins indicated that this could be accomplished by either trades or free agency acquisitions or a combination of the two. When the subject of the Angels trying to land Crawford came up, he was evasive but didn't outright say no the way he did with questions about the Angels making an offer to Cliff Lee. He later tantalizing said that signing one great free agent or signing two very good ones could be similarly beneficial.
Scioscia and Reagins said that the Angels would be perfectly comfortable heading into the 2011 season with third base as it stands now – manned by a platoon of primarily Maicer Izturis backed by Alberto Callaspo and Brandon Wood. I completely disagree with being comfortable with the third base situation, incidentally. Maicer really is the Rally Monkey. When he plays, he makes things happen, at the plate, in the field and on the base paths. It's just the "when he plays" part that is the difficulty. He is plagued by injuries that leave him on the DL for significant stretches two and three times a season. Callaspo made some great plays for the Angels and had some fantastic plate appearances but his glove and his bat are inconsistent. And Brandon Wood? I am sure you already know all about his well publicized issues. I wish it were different, really I do. If only his major league success matched his heart and his desire, we wouldn't even be having this conversation. But that just isn't the case and he hasn't worked out in spectacular fashion. But I digress…
Reading between the lines of all of these comments, which is always dangerous, I believe that signing Crawford and keeping the three-way third base platoon was Plan A. With Plan A off the table, I believe that signing Adrian Beltre and possibly one other person and sticking with an Abreu, Bourjos and Hunter outfield is Plan B. Lyle Spencer, MLB.com's Angels beat reporter, seemed to be leading us toward these conclusions, though I'm hardly certain that's any less dangerous than just reading between the lines for myself. But it's fun to speculate and it's not like they're going to give us any more information to go on until the deal, whatever it is, is done.
Come on Mr. Reagins. Make a move please, a really good one…a move the player accepts even. Let's not have all of the off season surprises coming at the Angels expense, shall we. Impatient? Who, me?
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Still in a bit of a haze and moving more like a zombie right now knowing that CC sold his proverbial soul to the Red Sox Nation. Not sure how to react without tossing all my CC collectible out into the road and watch them perish….But I digress.
At least the Angels can now go full bore ahead after Beltre knowing the Red Sox can not, will not possibly still have the coinage to take him too. Maybe even throw in closer Rafael Soriano and his MFIKY (Mother Fricker, I Kill You) persona as a cherry on top of the windfall from the Crawford WMD explosion.
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I agree with Renegade that the Angels will (and should) go after Beltre now – whatever it costs. He played great with the Dodgers so he clearly likes the California air! Condolences again about Crawford. I wish you guys had gotten him out of my division!
I'm sure it hit you and the Rays fanbase much harder even than it hit us, Rays Renegade. We wanted the opportunity to embrace him as an Angel, you've already spent years cheering him on. I wouldn't throw out the collectibles. I know we Angels fans have a bad rep for this, but you can't really hate a guy for seeking out the biggest paycheck possible, especially when it's viewed as an indication of one's worth as a player…being very disappointed, well that's another thing, of course.
Thank you Jane! I sure hope they go for Beltre and don't pussyfoot around on their offer either. I can't believe that 7 years is becoming the standard for contracts this year, but if the teams are willing to pay it, then that's what the players are worth. I noticed the Yankees added a 7th year on their offer to Lee and I think they're wise to do it.


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Victron DC-DC Converter Orion 48/24-360WAn ever-increasing amount of electric equipment is being used on vehicles and boats. Because most lowvoltage equipment, such as navigation and radio equipment, mobile telephones or car hi-fi systems, is designed for 12 Volts, Victron Energy supplies DC/DC converters which deliver a stable 12 Volt supply from a 24 Volt system.
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