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It is hard to think of anything wrong with being valedictorian of your high school and receiving a full academic scholarship to Georgetown.
This is Hollywood, though, so those four years apparently were wasted on studying. »Read Full Article
Munro's Nobel Prize a source of pride for Canadian writers
Toronto — Speak the name Alice among Canadian readers and writers and no last name is required. The clichés abound, but are no less sturdy for that. Short-story writer extraordinaire Alice Munro is "our Chekhov," a "national treasure."
So, when it was announced on Thursday that she'd won the Nobel Prize for literature, Facebook and Twitter lit up like Toronto's Skydome when the Blue Jays won their first World Series in 1992. Eyes teared with pleasure. The collective national heart swelled with joy and pride — a suitably restrained pride; anything more would be un-Canadian. The collective national head is beaver-busily examining what this might mean for Canadian literature, often referred to as CanLit. »Read Full Article
'Short Term 12' tells story of at-risk youth
It's hard to tell the patients from the caregivers at the facility for at-risk youth in "Short Term 12."
That's because the mental health professionals are only slightly older than their clients and come from similarly turbulent backgrounds. And while this parallel suggests there is light at the end of the tunnel for the patients, it also indicates the past is just something you never leave behind. »Read Full Article
New DVDs for release Oct. 15
PACIFIC RIM (Warner) Sea monsters re-emerge from the sea to attack the world; to defend their cities, humans built giant robots, piloted by teams of warriors who mind-meld with each other. Director Guillermo del Toro sets out to revive the Japanese monster movie. With Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Ron Perlman. (PG-13; pervasive fantasy violence, intense scenes) ★★1/2 »Read Full Article
Milwaukee movies off the grid: Oct. 11-15
'Beetlejuice' by bike
The Bike-In Movie Series wraps up its season Friday with "Beetlejuice," Tim Burton's 1988 afterlife comedy with Michael Keaton as the title apparition. »Read Full Article
Eight-year-old Cross Plains girl gets her shot at being a pop star
Novalie Brown has cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening disease that fills her lungs with mucus and has essentially destroyed her pancreas. She takes copious pills, eats through a feeding tube and has two to three hours of treatment every day.
But the 8-year-old, who lives in Cross Plains near Madison, didn't want to let her condition get in the way of her dream: to become a rock star. »Read Full Article
'Patience Stone' tells trapped wife's tale
The Afghan film "The Patience Stone" is a "Waiting For Godot"-like tale set in a town at the front line of a non-specific Middle East war zone, where a desperate woman nurses her older, comatose husband.
He is a rebel (probably Taliban) fighter with a bullet in his head that he received not in battle but in a petty argument, leaving his much younger wife to care for him. With no money for drugs, she hangs an IV bag of water and salt on a wall and puts the drip tube in his mouth. His family has abandoned her and their two daughters. And, not knowing if he's alive or dead, she fretfully tends to him, as the war rages outside her door, and conducts a running monologue. »Read Full Article
J. Cole; Tedeschi Trucks Band; Gregg Allman; Dave Mason; Man Man; Black Violin; Winery Dogs; Leagues
7 p.m. Friday, Memorial Hall, Racine Civic Centre, 5 5th St., Racine. $12 to $20 at the door, (800) 745-3000 and ticketmaster.com. »Read Full Article
Weekly entertainment calendar
Bremen Cafe: North Country Blonde, 9 p.m. Oct. 13, 901 E. Clarke St. »Read Full Article
Pop-culture legends turn up on big screen in Milwaukee
If you're looking for larger-than-life legends, you can find a bunch of them on the big screen in Milwaukee in the next few days.
They (still) rob banks
AMC, the cable TV channel, used to be called American Movie Classics. Apparently, AMC, the movie theater chain, is trying to bring some of that back. »Read Full Article
Jonas Brothers cancel tour, including Riverside show
The Jonas Brothers, titans of the teen-pop world from 2008 to 2010 before the brothers pursued solo projects, have canceled a 19-date fall comeback tour two days before it was slated to start, according to People magazine.
The tour was scheduled to come to the Riverside Theater on Oct. 28. Band frontman Joe Jonas was interviewed for a cover story that will appear in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Cue section Thursday. The Thursday Cue section was printed in advance, and the story was posted on Tap Milwaukee less than two hours before the People story broke. »Read Full Article(8)
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival returns with diverse program
Stories of persecution, overcoming obstacles and Groucho Marx are part of the 16th annual Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival, Sunday through Thursday at the Marcus North Shore Cinema, 11700 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon.
Sunday: 7:30 p.m., "Ballad of the Weeping Spring," an award-winning movie about a band, torn apart by tragedy, that reunites for an emotional final concert. (in Hebrew with English subtitles) »Read Full Article
'The Spymistress' a saga of wartime bravery
As Madison novelist Jennifer Chiaverini tells the tale, one of the greatest military intelligence agents of the Civil War did some of her best work with ginger cakes.
Elizabeth Van Lew — Lizzie to her friends — plied Confederate officers with baked goods to gain access to Union prisoners of war. She secreted info about tactics and troop movements in eggshells that could be transported past wary Confederate pickets, and smuggled escaped prisoners back to the North. »Read Full Article
5 reasons the Jonas Brothers 'rift' could be a hoax
The Jonas Brothers cancelled its tour Wednesday due to a "deep rift," two days before the first show, and three days after Joe Jonas had an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to promote it. Is there a chance this "rift" could be a publicity stunt? Associated Press photo by Jordan Strauss. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Black Violin to play at Racine Civic Centre
7 p.m. Friday, Memorial Hall, Racine Civic Centre, 5 5th St., Racine. $12 to $20 at the door, (800) 745-3000 and ticketmaster.com. »Read Full Article(1)
Boys navigate a dangerous world in 'Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete'
The title of "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete" lowers your expectations from the start.
When defeat is inevitable, what could possibly qualify as victory for the film's two young protagonists, played by Skylan Brooks and Ethan Dizon? Survival? »Read Full Article
'Captain Phillips' brings high drama to high seas
"Captain Phillips" is a portrait of first-world power and third-world poverty with Tom Hanks piloting the ship of state.
Here you just thought it was a thriller. However, everything about this story of modern-day piracy on the high seas screams political allegory except the film itself. Director Paul Greengrass has demonstrated a proclivity for true-life dramas like "Bloody Sunday," about the massacre of Irish protesters by British troops, and the Sept. 11 drama "United 93." »Read Full Article
Horror movies rise from the dead at Milwaukee theaters
Halloween brings outs lots of old spirits. Maybe that's why these classic horror movies are back to haunt Milwaukee theaters.
'Poltergeist' at Times
Director Tobe Hooper (the original "Texas Chain Saw Massacre") and producer Steven Spielberg make the perils of suburban sprawl scarier than ever in 1982's "Poltergeist," showing at midnight Friday at the Times Theater, 5906 W. Vliet St. »Read Full Article
How to navigate a modern restaurant menu
All menus used to look the same: A declaration of appetizers, soups and salads, the prelude to entrées, the main event.
More restaurants now are taking a fresh approach. »Read Full Article(6)
'Glee' says goodbye to Cory Monteith in tonight's must-see episode
It will be fascinating to see how the Fox series "Glee" deals with the death of regular cast member Cory Monteith, who played the sensitive jock Finn in tonight's episode.
Monteith died of a heroin overdose in June. He was an integral part of an already emotional and sentimental show, and tonight's episode will surely trigger the water-works as cast members, among them Lea Michelle, pay tribute to the beloved character. »Read Full Blog Post(7)
Hanson's Isaac Hanson on his favorite new music and the inspiration for "Man from Milwaukee"
Isaac Hanson (left) of brotherly three-piece pop rock group Hanson is currently listening to sisterly three-piece pop rock group Haim. Photo by Jiro Schneider. »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee Film Festival picks: Day The Last
All things come to an end.
Including the 2013 Milwaukee Film Festival, which ends its 15-day run Thursday. »Read Full Blog Post


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A Spotify playlist for Alan Light's book on the song 'Hallelujah'
In his new book "The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of 'Hallelujah' (Atria)," Alan Light traces the evolution of Leonard Cohen's song from 1984 album track to one of the pop fixtures of our time.
In an interview published at the fabulous Cohen fansite 1heckofaguy.com, Light expressed his hope for the book this way: »Read Full Blog Post
Kid Rock to headline Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary Aug. 31
Southern rock star Kid Rock has been confirmed as one of three Marcus Amphitheater headliners for Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary party on the Summerfest grounds Labor Day weekend.
Milwaukee-based Harley announced Monday afternoon a new partnership with Rock that includes title sponsorship of his Rebel Soul tour, named after Rock's 2012 album. The partnership also includes co-branded Rebel Soul merchandise available at Rock shows and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Harley is also sponsoring a contest where one person will win the chance to perform with Rock's band on stage for one song during each night of the tour, as well as a national contest that includes a factory-customized motorcycle and an on-stage experience with Rock at the 110th anniversary show. »Read Full Article(39)
Video: The Concert Corner - Soundgarden, Winter Jam and recapping the Darkness
It took me two days, but I was finally able to get the chorus from the Darkness' "Givin' Up" out of my head. (At least for now.) »Read Full Blog Post
Super Bowl TV audience will be larger, spend more than in 2012
More than 179 million people are expected to watch Sunday's Super Bowl, according to a survey from the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association.
That would be an increase from the 172.5 million who watched last year's game. »Read Full Article
Illusionist Blagg brings magic to Marcus Center
Kenosha illusionist Bill Blagg, who has appeared everywhere from NBC to BET, will bring his 21st Century style of magic to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Vogel Hall April 12-14.
Blagg is known for his unconventional mix of comedy and illusion, bringing ordinary objects to life and melting through solid steel. »Read Full Article
Father John Misty making Turner Hall tour stop May 20
Singer-songwriter folk artist Joshua Tillman once went by J. Tillman and was a member of the Fleet Foxes. These days he goes by the stage name Father John Misty, releasing the acclaimed album "Fear Fun" last year behind that moniker.
Tillman, or Misty, is scheduled to make a tour stop at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. 4th St., on May 20. »Read Full Article
Planetarium's Valentine show offers cosmic date
Love is star-crossed, at least when the Milwaukee Public Museum's Daniel M. Soref Planetarium presents a special three-evening run of its Valentine's show, "Romancing the Stars."
Couples go on a cosmic "date" -a romantic tour of the universe that discloses why some constellations are considered "constellations of love." »Read Full Article
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James performing solo show at Pabst
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James is going solo for the first time with new album "Regions of Light and Sound of God," available Feb. 5. And he's taking the new music on the road for a solo tour that includes a performance at the Pabst Theater April 19.
Mitchell Domes offer sights, sounds of Poland
Polish crafts. Polish music. Polish cooking.
The Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., hosts the third annual "Poland Under Glass" on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Visitors can experience a sample of Poland, from paper cutting to glass painting, herbal cooking to dancing. »Read Full Article
Super heroes wave Wisconsin flag on new book cover
The Justice League of America is hailing Wisconsin, and no politics are involved.
This is a shoutout from such super figures as Green Arrow, Katana, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman and Catwoman, who will appear on a DC Comics book waving a Wisconsin state flag high as their banner. »Read Full Article
'Agent Gates' a subversive treat for 'Downton Abbey' lovers
I'm not a "Downton Abbey" devotee, but I still laughed many times while reading "Agent Gates and the Secret Adventures of Devonton Abbey," a graphic-novel parody by writer Camaren Subhiyah and illustrator Kyle Hilton.
In this comic parody, Jack Gates (the counterpart to John Bates in the real series) is a perfectly suitable valet, but he's also a brilliant, daring, butt-kicking secret agent. That leg that was crippled in the Boer War? After he disables a deadly German agent with a roundhouse kick, Gates explains: »Read Full Blog Post
The Animals' Eric Burdon performing at Exclusive Company Wednesday, signing albums
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Eric Burdon is performing with his famed British blues rock band Eric Burdon & the Animals at the Northern Lights Theater at Potawatomi Bingo Casino Thursday.
Operatic pop group Il Divo doing Riverside show May 11
The Simon Cowell-created operatic pop group Il Divo will be doing a show at the Riverside Theater on May 11.
The quartet — consisting of American tenor David Miller, French singer Sebastien Izambard, Swiss tenor Urs Buhler and Spanish baritone Carlos Marin — is best known for taking well-known songs, like Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Chris Issak's "Wicked Game" (the name of the group's last studio album in 2011), sung and singing them opera-style, frequently in foreign languages, atop dramatic classical arrangements. Its current tour has been dubbed "Best of Il Divo," in support of its "Greatest Hits" compilation released last year. »Read Full Article
On Tap for Today: Ringing in Monday with the accordion
Mother Nature doesn't get all the memos, but there's a hint in the air that winter is dying down. How do we know?
The tell is the number of events scheduled for a Monday. Here's are a few examples: »Read Full Blog Post
Chris Tucker returning to stand-up at Riverside Theater
Comedian Chris Tucker, one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood six years ago before he essentially disappeared from the spotlight, is getting back to his stand-up roots and kicking off a U.S. comedy tour dubbed "The Return" at the Riverside Theater March 8.


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Arizona Highways Magazine Editor-in-Chief Robert Stieve didn't realize the kerfuffle he was starting with his latest cover.
It boasts Arizona's autumn foliage, and in smaller letters below the headline, it teases, "Why it's better here than it is in Vermont."
Apparently, them's fightin' words in the Green Mountain State.
"It's like going after Switzerland," said Stieve, who's heard from Vermont's tourism director.
His cover even made it to the desk of Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin.
"I think there was a little territorialism going on," Stieve told Phoenix TV station KPHO. "We all love our respective states. They saw the cover line, but inside, we are actually talking about how the quality is great here, as it is in Vermont.
"We set them as the gold standard," Stieve continued. "But what's great about Arizona is that our fall season starts in early September on the north rim and goes literally until the middle of December in some of the desert regions. So, we sort of beat (Vermont) in quantity."
Not to be outdone, Vermont Live, the Vermont equivalent to Arizona Highways, revealed its latest cover online.
It includes a photograph of a local gorge and brags, "Why Quechee Gorge is grander than the Grand Canyon."


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A Minnesota man recently lost his license because he refused to drive faster.
59year-old Gary Constans of Lester Prairie, Minn. was warned by authorities nine separate times to drive faster on two-lane highways, but failed to comply.
This week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a decision to revoke Constans' license, reported the Pioneer Press.
Law enforcement officers told Constans repeatedly that his driving creates dangerous driving conditions for everyone on rural, two-lane roads.
Constans told the Pioneer Press he tries to drive no faster than 48 miles per hour even on rural highways because going slow helps him save on gas and avoid hitting "critters."
The retired Postal Service worker said the court's decision is "totally communism. There's no freedom anymore."


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The man cave is becoming popular in many homes, and it seems that if a man doesn't have one, he wants one.
And this shouldn't be a shock because the man cave provides a place of comfort for some men and solitude for others. Still, for others, the man cave is a place for entertainment.
Ladies, don't get upset that your counterpart wants a room all to himself. In fact, this Father's Day, why not help make sure that it has all the essential items.
There are five must haves to truly transform a room from his hangout spot to a bona fide man cave that can provide rest, relaxation or recreation just for him.
The first must-have shouldn't come as a surprise. It's a TV, but what may shock you are the bells and whistles that the TV should have, and even the screen size.
Up First: TV Is Just Not TV Anymore
The right big-screen TV
When it comes to a TV, bigger is better.
There was a time when a 34-inch screen was considered a big TV, but not anymore. A 34-inch has lost popularity to the 46-inch screen TV. But it's not just the screen size that should be considered. The TV should have split-screen or screen-in-screen capability so that two stations can be viewed at one time.
Of course, the TV needs to be high definition, but it should also have surround sound. Surround sound can change the entire experience of watching a sporting event or a good movie. Oh, and don't forget a DVD or Blu-ray disc player.
And because it is a man cave, the TV should always be on a game or a sports news station.
Although having the TV on a guy-friendly station will make the room comfortable, every man cave should have a truly comfortable chair.
Up Next: Comfy, Comfy Chair
A chair to call his own
What makes a chair comfortable? Well, it's likely really comfortable when a chair fits a body perfectly. This means that no one else should sit in "his" chair.
The chair should provide the comfort of a La-Z-Boy, but it doesn't have to be one. Also, it should allow him to kick his feet up. If the chair isn't a recliner, an ottoman can definitely do the trick.
Depending on preference, the chair can be cloth or leather. Leather may provide easier clean up, particularly if the room can be kept cool year-round.
While he is enjoying the comfort of his favorite chair, he should also be able to look around and feel like the space has been customized for him by the decoration.
Up Next: If These Walls Could Talk
Masculine wall decorations
The walls should be decorated with sports memorabilia of his favorite team or favorite player.
If he isn't a sports fan, the walls should be decorated with memorabilia from classic movies. A lot of men like classics, such as "Scarface" or "Godfather," so if you can find any posters with Al Pacino or Marlon Brando, you're on the right track.
And contrary to popular belief, all men are not the same, so there are tons of other ideas that can provide themes for a man cave.
If the man doesn't have small children, the walls of the man cave include posters of scantily-clad women. Most men love the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, so his favorite or a few of his favorite issues could be nicely framed.
And no man cave would be complete without the games that men like to play.


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On this day: January 30
Published On: Jan 29 2013 12:26:37 AM CST Updated On: Jan 30 2016 01:00:00 AM CST
An assassin's misfires spare President Andrew Jackson, "The Lone Ranger" debuts on radio, Gandhi is assassinated, The Beatles hit the roof for one last gig, and the first computer virus is written, all on this day.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day + Bats, Injuries & the Countdown to Opening Day
Your fielders successful in whatever they do,
May your rookies play well, and your veterans all shine,
Except, of course, for when your teams are playing mine.😉
Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone out there in the 'Sphere!
It is definitely spring in California! We have a couple more rainy days coming up in the forecast – and we still need that rain even after last month's deluge, so no complaints here – but the temperatures are slowly trending upwards. With the occasionally 70s weather and the beginning of daylight saving time it's finally starting to feel like Opening Day is less than two weeks away!
Catching snippets of games here and there – there hasn't been an Angels game on TV since the 8th – I have been thrilled to see that our bats are continuing to wake up. I actually went to lunch on Tuesday just in time to catch that great 4th inning against the Padres. Torri homered. Vernon Wells homered off the very next pitch. (By the way, I like this one-upmanship, gentlemen. Please keep this up in the regular season.) Then Howie got a hit, Aybar struck out and Mark Trumbo homered again. Nice! And almost everyone else is hitting too. There are now a lot of averages at or over .300 and I am much happier.
Of course, I was not happy to see that the injury bug, which seems unusually prevalent this Spring Training, struck the Angels too. Scott Downs broke his big toe and will start the season on the DL and Mark Trumbo sat out part of today with groin tightness, though that move was only precautionary. Speaking of the DL, If Kendry Morales isn't healthy enough to start playing in this week, he will start the season there as well. As much as I want him with the team for the whole season, I really want Kendry and the Angels to take this slow. March 20th, this Sunday, is his drop dead date, as we say in Marketing. If he can't play in that game, he won't be ready for Opening Day. He just started running base to base though and I don't want him to play before his body can handle it. Suffice to say I'll be listening to Sunday's game with even more interest than usual – that one's not televised either.
Even with the bad news, it's hard not to be excited with the regular season just around the corner. And one week from Sunday, I get to go see live baseball! We have tickets to the exhibition game against the Padres at the Big A on the 27th and to Angels Fanfest that morning. Yes, Fanfest is back after a three year absence, and I am really looking forward to it. I've never actually been able to smell the grass from the stands, even from the front row, but the crack of the bat, the sound of the ball smacking leather? It's. Almost. Time!
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Happy St. Patty's day to ye, lass. Sounds like Fan Fest will be a lot of fun.
'Minoring In Baseball'
Mike – And to ya, laddie, as well. Fanfest should be blast. Can't wait!
This is a very simple game…
I know how ya feel on the injury bug… but like you, just having baseball on a regular basis will make up for that. Happy belated Drunken Irish Day!
Very exciting that you're going to Fan Fest. Take lots of cool pics.
I know you will have fun at the Fanfest. You might see a couple of Dodger fans there looking for Mike Scioscia. No, not me. Last time I went to the Big A was for the All-Star game and prior to that was the interview to volunteer for the All-Star Fanfest.
The Phils are having a bit of an injury bug infestation, as well. Someone please exterminate it!
Fan Fest sounds like a good time – I'm sure you'll tell us all about it. Enjoy!
Have fun at FanFest! And I love the little ditty at the top of this entry. Shall we call it the official prayer of baseball?
Jeff – Thanks! Yeah, but your guys definitely caught the bug worse. It was good to see Wainwright looking so positive in his post surgery interview.
Jane – Oh definitely!
Emma – Yeah, I always expect to see Dodgers fans at the Big A and fellow Angels fans when I go to Dodger Stadium. There is rivalry there but it's mostly a family kind of rivalry. I will probably make it to Dodger Stadium myself this season for some of the freeway series.
Sue – I agree. Where's an exterminator when you need one? Thanks!
Catherine – Thanks, I'm glad you like it! It's not really a prayer, per, se, it's my stab at an Irish blessing which is more like a festive toast or well wishes. They concept could be religious or not depending on preference. They go back to more pagan traditions.
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On this day: July 7
Published On: Jul 09 2013 12:26:27 PM CDT Updated On: Jul 07 2016 01:00:00 AM CDT
Sliced bread goes on sale for the first time, Elvis Presley makes his radio debut, Led Zeppelin plays their last concert, Oliver North testifies at the Iran-Contra hearings, and Michael Jackson is remembered by family and friends, all on this day.
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Vt. mother blogs Bad Parenting Moments'By Kevin OConnor
Staff Writer | May 11,2014Thies family photo
Vermonter Bethany Thies, creator of the website badparentingmoments.com, smiles with her children last Mothers Day.Yes, Bethany Thies has a mortgage and a wedding ring. But, no, that doesnt make her a housewife.
I hate the term, the 34-year-old Vermonter says. I did not marry my house.
Likewise, Thies may fence herself in a backyard with four young children, but shes not a stay-at-home mom.
Most days, I feel less like a SAHMom and more like a SAHMaid, says the former labor relations manager. Im going to refer to SAHMs as Directors of the Societal Development of Quality Humans. That is a working title. It has not yet been approved by Compensation.
To spread the word, the Brattleboro resident began posting such comments on a public blog. Then a funny thing happened on Aug. 24, 2012, for example, when she took to her computer after her 6-year-old asked, Why do you drink wine every day?
She said this in the wine aisle. At the grocery store. In the middle of the day. As loudly as humanly possible. This is why. This is most definitely why I drink wine every day.
And Feb. 11, 2013, when Thies and her husband took the family out to a restaurant.
Why yes, Id love a refill of Diet Coke. Ill just toss the empty cup to you over the throngs of children wearing macaroni tribal face art and eating straw wrappers. Yes, you can also bring the check. Yes, please add the customary 40 percent for not calling the authorities to have us physically removed.
And Sept. 14, 2013, when her children asked who cooked and cleaned when they were at school.
There is one foolproof way to get your children to notice you. Simply dont do one of the things they never notice and they will immediately notice.
So, slowly but surely, did adults who stumbled over her website, badparentingmoments.com. A local weekly newspaper asked to reprint several of her posts. A radio talk show booked her as a monthly guest. A publisher included her work in a parenting anthology that led to her own Amazon.com author page.
Sometimes, I introduce myself like this: Bethany is a writer and the proud mother to four, young Vikings, she begins her biography. And, most often, like this: That lady with the screaming kids throwing grapes, hitting each other and tossing magazines in the grocery store aisles is me. Nice to meet you.
This from a woman too modest to mention her periodic after-hours not-tonight-dear diversion (yes, she has written about that, too) now boasts 172,889 Facebook followers.
Some background: Born in California, the former Bethany Kriger grew up with her mother and naval pilot stepfather at bases as far-flung as Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, then enrolled at the University of Georgia, traded pre-law for a Los Angeles human resources job, and met and married Vermonter Bob Thies.
Soon came their 8-year-old. Then their 6-year-old. Then their 4-year-old. Then their 2-year-old.
You think you know what parenthood is going to be like before you have kids, but you have no idea, the mother says in an interview. I needed to talk about this how wonderful and terrible it is at the same time.
And so Thies began her blog.
I dont make New Years resolutions, but I do applaud efforts from my sideline Barcalounger, she wrote in one January post titled If at First You Dont Succeed, Come Sit Next to Me. Ill lean forward just enough to hand you a Dixie cup as you, a more motivated person, run by.
People smiled at her humor. Then a local editor saw the heart pulsing underneath.
Its not that I dont care; I do, deeply, she wrote in that January post. I make resolutions every night. Before my eyes close, I resolve to yell less, to read more, to be more sensitive to my childrens needs, to be less judgmental, to be more honest, to be less impatient, to be a better fill-in-the-blank. I do this to the point of self-shaming. Wanting my vices to roll away, becoming the wheels that lead me to success. Desperately hoping my weaknesses transform into strengths. Expecting rebirth, every morning, caterpillar to butterfly.
Windham Countys weekly Commons published her Snow day post Feb. 27, 2013.
The snow is falling softly, then wildly. At times, a tornado of flakes beats against the windows, making its presence known. It has nothing on the storm inside these walls. Surrender. My littlest snowflakes are the only real major force of nature to be reckoned with today.
The newspaper followed with her Kindergarten Registration Horror May 29, 2013.
Im a mom, and we dont have the luxury of paying attention to the universes very clear signs that things will go devastatingly wrong. We know they will, and we still load everyone in, because sometimes the prince finds your glass slipper and sometimes your toddler does and then uses it to make a glass kite and then yells at you, as you pick up the pieces of the shattered shoe, because it didnt fly.
Thies sparked a bigger explosion with her Shop locally? We do the best we can essay of Dec. 11, 2013, in which she described how her working-class family on a budget bought all its groceries in neighboring Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
We sprinkle our dimes and dollars about town when dimes and dollars are available, but we cannot commit to a purely local lifestyle. It is not feasible, and thats OK. It has to be OK because dinners need to be made and healthy lunches packed and dishes washed, because oil must be paid for to heat the home with its local mortgage and its taxes paid on time. Were all just doing the best we can with what we have. I like to believe that counts for something.
On opinion pages screaming with Im right, youre wrong letters, Thies speaks a more complicated yet compassionate truth. So many readers responded to that last essay (there are many, many families in our area in the same boat, one wrote) the paper offered a full column of comments in its next issue.
Every time I post something, people say, Im so happy Im not the only one.
Same when Thies appears on Brattleboro radio station WKVTs Live and Local show.
I dont get many opportunities as a mom to wear headphones, ignore ambient noise and have people actually listen to the words coming out of my mouth.
Those monthly appearances are seemingly the only thing she can schedule. In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene flooded the family car and washed away the backyard grass and garage. Last fall, when a nearby apartment building burned, she decided to organize meal delivery for five displaced families.
(Better than eating out with children, she reasoned. That was so nice, she thought after one of her familys restaurant excursions. Lets never do that again.)
This Mothers Day, Thies will celebrate the fact she is one.
My biggest fear is that someone mistakes my humor for hatred of the job, she says. I love being a parent. Its the greatest and most difficult journey. Laughter is my salve.
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Who hasn't been scared by a clown at some point? For me, it was at age 4, when some well-meaning family friend took me to a parade in Fredonia, N.Y. As I sat on the curb noshing on popcorn, I was treated to a dose of pants-wetting terror by the grisly, grease-painted visage of a clown who had stopped to "entertain" me.
I love circus clowns, as long as I'm several rows back. Their acrobatics and antics are hilarious, from a safe distance. No front-row seats for me, thanks.
Savvy horror movie makers have known for years that evil clowns make for boffo viewership. Put an ax in the hand of a guy with an Emmett Kelley makeup job and you're guaranteed to fill seats.
In this article, we'll look at five of the most bloodthirsty, terrifying and nightmare-inducing clowns in movie history. Coulrophobics, advance at your own risk!
Our first suspects aren't just any clowns: they're out of this world ...
No. 5: Alien Klowns from "Killer Klowns From Outer Space"
"Killer Klowns From Outer Space" is nobody's idea of great cinema. The special effects are laughable, the monsters painfully obvious and the heroes and victims of the tale so clueless that you find yourself believing they almost deserve their fates.
But those fates, my friends, are the stuff of many sleepless nights. Ever wondered what it might be like to be cocooned in cotton candy? What if that cotton candy slowly dissolved your flesh? How about a circus tent containing horrors beyond earthly ken?
The heroes of our tale mount their counterattack using an ice cream truck, which is one of the only vehicles scarier than a clown if you lived in the right neighborhood.
I can safely guarantee that you will never, ever laugh when you see someone get nailed in the face with a cream pie in quite the same way again after you've seen this movie.
Next up on our grease-paint smeared countdown? An inanimate clown that comes to life with real spirit ...
No. 4: Clown Doll from "Poltergeist"
Was there ever a scarier haunted house movie than "Poltergeist?" If you grew up in the '80s, the answer is very likely a head-under-the-covers "No."
Face it, this is movie that gave an entire generation sleepless nights.
You just have to wonder how many parents threw out their kids' clown dolls after watching the scenes in which the creepy movie doll, possessed by the house's evil spirits, tries to feed Carol Ann and her brother to the boogeymen.
Steven Spielberg needs to get back to horror. In case you forgot, he's the guy who wrote "Poltergeist," turning his soft, fuzzy understanding of family dynamics into a harrowing trip the dark side. In this twisted world, that thing under the bed just might wear a clown suit and be trying to drag you to hell.
Our next clown may be less familiar, but far more bloody ...
No. 3: Captain Spaulding
You kind of have to wonder what studio head in his or her right mind would finance a movie made by someone named Rob Zombie. Some of you might even watch his two tours de force, "House of 1000 Corpses" and "The Devil's Rejects," and still wonder.
But Captain Spaulding, evil clown and patriarch of the Firefly family, whose twisted, perverted, homicidal denizens populate both movies, is worth the DVD rental fee by himself. He's an evil clown who gets stabby when people disrespect clowns, giving him a bizarre "defender of the faith" vibe that somehow makes him even creepier.
"House of 1000 Corpses" is really the good captain's best show, with his Museum of Monsters and Madness tourist attraction proving the drawing card for a pack of victims, er, tourists whose readiness for slaughter is exceeded only by their ability to scream for what sounds like minutes on end without pausing for breath.
It's not great filmmaking by any stretch, but Captain Spaulding is a great evil clown.


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Racine's serviceAugust 20,2014
When social workers came forward last week to tell a special legislative committee about staffing shortages and other problems plaguing the Department for Children and Families, Doug Racine cheered them on.
He did so as the recently ousted secretary of human services, who a few days before had been fired by Gov. Peter Shumlin.
Earlier in the week, the Legislatures Joint Fiscal Committee had acted on $31 million in budget cuts proposed by Shumlin to close an unexpected gap in this years budget. In doing so, the committee restored money that Shumlin had sought to cut in the human services budget and took a larger chunk than Shumlin had proposed from the special business development fund that the Legislature created this year at Shumlins behest.
All of these machinations are taking place in the shadow of the deaths of two small children earlier this year who had been in the custody of DCF. The newly formed Committee on Child Protection has been conducting wide-ranging hearings in response to those deaths, and the states social workers and many others have come forward with sobering tales about the shortcomings of the states child protection programs.
Racines firing was swaddled in cozy rhetoric about the need for new leadership, with Racines service praised and few clues offered about why he had to go. But with his agency under close scrutiny and the state budget under strain, Racine might well have found himself in a tough position facing the need to protect his agencys budget, or even to augment it, while the administration looked for ways to cut it.
Shumlin has responded to the deaths of the two children with promises to add as many as 17 social workers to the DCF staff. Those additions cant come soon enough, according to social workers who testified to the Child Protection Committee.
Testimony from state employees is often dismissed as self-interested, as if they are seeking merely to defend their budgets and pad their departments with unnecessary personnel. But what legislators heard from social workers last week had the ring of authenticity. The volume and pace of their work is relentless and unrealistic, said one DCF supervisor.
We have been struggling behind closed doors for a long time about the challenges that we face as social workers, as an agency and as humans in the field.
The departments widely acknowledged problems, already noted by Shumlin, suggest that these are not self-interested bureaucrats but humans in the field who have much to offer. Racine had urged them to speak out, adding to the pressure on Shumlin to do something to fix the problem. Now, Racine is looking for another job.
Racines portfolio was broad, including the Department of Vermont Health Access, which has struggled to launch Vermont Health Connect, the states health care exchange. There is little reason to believe that Racines leadership of the agency was part of the problem faced by the states exchange.
Its more likely that Racine, who has a long history in the Legislature as a champion of childrens welfare, was more interested in solving the problems of the states welfare programs than in cheerleading for Shumlins budget-cutting efforts. Shumlin, meanwhile, has shown a surprising willingness to pare back human service programs as a means of saving money and holding the line on new taxes.
The problems in DCF made evident in the testimony by social workers, and also by the states physicians, suggest carrying out the agencys mission with renewed vigilance must be given a higher priority than scraping for new budget cuts.
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Tegan and Sara, Stars, Josh Ritter on tap for 2013
The Pabst Theater has announced a slate of new shows for 2013:
Canadian twin sisters Tegan and Sara, set to release their new album "Heartthrob" on Jan. 29, will perform at 8 p.m. March 7 at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Reserved seating tickets are $35, on sale at noon Dec. 14. »Read Full Article
Bad Religion; Jimmy Eat World; Trampled by Turtles; the Mavericks; VENA
Bad Religion
Rough estimate, by the critic's watch, of when Bad Religion began playing, hard, at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage Sunday night: 10:01. Rough estimate of when the SoCal punk-rock band finished off its fourth song: 10:08. »Read Full Article(1)
Eagles take it easy at Marcus Amphitheater
The news flash from the Eagles' closing-night gig at Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday night is that Bernie Leadon appears to be at least partway back in the band.
Eagles' historians will remember that Leadon, an original band member, exited the group in rather definitive fashion way back in 1975 when he poured a bottle of beer over Glenn Frey's head. »Read Full Article(9)
Video: Tap Milwaukee music writers recap Summerfest 2013
Well, that's a wrap. Another Summerfest has come and gone.
What rocked, what didn't at Summerfest
After 11 days of concerts and crazy crowds, Summerfest becomes a bit of a blur. But there are a few clear takeaways from Summerfest 2013:
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Exclusive Video: Bachata supergroup VENA performs "Sangre De Mis Venas" at Summerfest
Last but certainly not least, Tap Milwaukee has one more exclusive video performance to share with you from Summerfest 2013, courtesy of bachata supergroup VENA.
On Tap Today: Summerfest rundown for July 7
Journal Sentinel music writer Piet Levy gives you the rundown on what to look forward to today at Summerfest. »Read Full Blog Post
Going for a swim? Check out guide to Milwaukee-area beaches, pools
It's warming up in a hurry this Sunday morning. Might be a good day for a swim — before storms roll in later today.
If you're in the mood for some waves, or just a trip to the beach, go to Tap Milwaukee's guide to area swimming spots, with hours and other info on southeast Wisconsin beaches and pools. »Read Full Article
Three to See: Suggestions for July 7
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Theatre open house; Runway sneak peak; Inspired art
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In Tandem Theatre is giving patrons and future-patrons a chance to get a taste of its season for free Wednesday at the 7th Annual Sneak Peek & Open House. The troupe will perform tidbits from "Burying the Bones," "A Cudahy Caroler Christmas," and other plays while noshing on snacks and partaking at the cash bar. The peek takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its performing space, the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. »Read Full Article


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Skimmed through the track list and recognized most of them but does anyone know if any of these tracks are actually new?
Or...if it isn't too much to ask, can some provide a list of where the tracks are from? Like I know the Astronaut EP covers a few, a couple random 7"s cover a few as well
broad factor --- from broad factor 12", out of print.
seasons change --- was released on the b-side of an odd 45 pressed by a label called lord imanel's wax, OOP
the front --- the further adventures bonus 45, 'fan club 45 #13" OOP
youngblood --- the further adventures bonus 45, 'fan club 45 #13" OOP
astronaut --- was a 12-inch single released by a UK label (i forget the name). OOP
planned attack --- previously unmastered, unreleased
brothers can't see me --- previously unmastered, unreleased
catchin the vibe --- previously unmastered, unreleased
am i confused --- also on the astronaut 12"
sparkdala (original) --- previously unmastered, unreleased. the vocal was used on DJ Design's version
green power (original) --- this was on the stones throw white label 1
lax to jfk --- was also on the stones throw white label 1
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Avoiding exposure to cancer-causing substances will decrease your risk of developing lung cancer. Suggestions include:
- Don't smoke. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit. Your risk of lung cancer decreases markedly and by 15 years is equal to that of non-smokers.
- Avoid places where people are smoking.
- Test your home for radon gases and asbestos. If these substances are in your home, have them removed.
- Use protective gear if you must work around asbestos or other occupational hazards.
Eat a Healthful Diet
Making changes in your diet may help reduce your risk of lung cancer. Changes that may help include:
- Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
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Camp Hometown Heroes serves relatives of service members who died
Children, nieces, nephews and younger siblings of U.S. service members who died in any manner are invited to Camp Hometown Heroes, a overnight camp June 22 through 28 at YMCA Camp Malawa in Campbellsport.
The camp, founded by Kapco Metal Stamping and its nonprofit partner the volunteer organization Hometown Heroes, is for children ages 7 to 16 and will offer traditional camp activities but will include guidance from pediatric grief specialists. »Read Full Article
Episcopal priests rock the house with a religious message
They call themselves the Rectors of Rock. The Fathers of Funk. The Collar Studs.
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Mark Strachota has been named general manager at WDJT-TV (Channel 58) and other Milwaukee stations owned by the Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting Co. group.
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WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) news director Bill Berra has been named vice president of news for WFLA-TV in Tampa, Fla., according to TV Spy, a television industry website. Berra was vice president of news for Journal Broadacast Group stations, which he joined in 2005.
He started his career reporting for WTMJ-AM (620) before becoming a reporter for WTMJ-TV. He also worked in Tampa, where his family still lives, and he returned there on weekends to visit. He still has Florida license plates on his car. He also worked as news director in Columbus, Orlando, Phoenix, St. Louis and Memphis. »Read Full Blog Post(7)
Milwaukee Ink owner competiting on Spike TV's 'Ink Master' tonight
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You've met the person of your dreams and decided to spend the rest of your lives together.
You think each other are greatest things since peanut butter and jelly, and you cannot keep your hands off of each other.
Several months later, you are so busy writing thank you notes and working to save for a house that you realize you haven't been between the sheets together in weeks.
Or maybe you have been married for 30 years, and you forget what intimacy even is.
Both of these things are common, said Dawn Lipthrott, a marriage and relationship educator and coach.
Lipthrott said when people first fall in love, neurochemicals such as dopamine and phenylethylamine (PEA) increase in production, which increases desire.
At some point, the chemicals go back to normal and the urge can drop off. That's when little irritations and anxieties can pop up and things may change.
It's completely normal and doesn't mean you are with the wrong person or that the person has changed, Lipthrott said.
"Chances are you could leave the relationship, get into another one and within a year or two, find yourself in the same spot," she said. "A good marriage or partnership is built by learning how to become good partners to one another."
And it doesn't mean it's time to live without sex, either.
Ditch The Sweats
One expert says many couples have it wrong. They get all dressed up go to work and then come home and throw on comfy clothes. Couples overlook looking good for each other.
Sometimes getting back in the groove can be just as simple as taking off the sweatpants, said Mort Fertel, author of Marriage Fitness.
"Ironically, we get decked on special occasions when there are 100 other people in the room," he said. "You should be doing that for each other. Your mate is the one you want to turn on."
He recommends having a date night and getting dressed up like you did the first time you went out.
Fertel also said diet and exercise are important. They improve your appearance and help your confidence by giving you more energy and overall vibrance.
"Those characteristics are seductive and make you feel more sexual, and in turn that also makes us more desirable," he said.
Lipthrott said caring about your appearance enhances your sexuality, both for your partner and for you.
"Sometimes a person's sexual life suffers because they are embarrassed about their own body," she said. "For both men and women sight, smell, taste, touch and sound are all part of the sexual experience, and each contributes or detracts from sexual enjoyment."
Have An Affair -- With Your Spouse
Even if you think your partner is dead sexy, it doesn't mean you'll be tearing each other's clothes off the second you walk in the door. Life gets in the way.
"Sometimes couples try to squeeze it in at 11 p.m. when one or both are exhausted," Lipthrott said.
Scheduling some bedroom time doesn't have to be boring or monotonous. Creating date nights or an occasional overnight getaway is essential, especially if you have children.
Fertel recommends couples getting a room once a month and having a baby sitter watch the children. He said the excitement of a new place and mystery can be amazing and feel exciting.
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The Arts Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month in the upstairs conference room at City Hall.
ARTS COMMISSIONAGENDAUPSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEYTUESDAY, MAY 13, 20146:00 p.m.
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Robert Kilby, Vice Chair
Michael Barker
Tony Coyle
Ian Day
Owen Prell
Joseph Rokovich
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Small businesses, workers fret over new health care optionsBy Neal P. Goswami
VERMONT PRESS BUREAU | September 29,2013MONTPELIER With the states online health care insurance marketplace slated to launch Tuesday, many small businesses are still struggling to determine if they will continue to offer employer-sponsored insurance to employees.
Many low- and middle-income individuals, meanwhile, are discovering that the state-subsidized health care plans they have used in recent years are going away, to be replaced with plans on the exchange that may cost more in the long run.
Vermont Health Connect, the states version of the state-level exchanges required under the federal Affordable Care Act, will open for enrollment Tuesday. Small businesses and individuals can view insurance plans and pricing side by side on the online marketplace to determine what suits them best. The insurance plans offered on the exchange will take effect Jan. 1.
Julie McDonough, insurance program coordinator for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, said many small businesses across the state are still trying to determine whether to offer insurance to their employees on the exchange.
Jim Fecteau, owner of Fecteau Homes in Montpelier, is among the undecided. But Fecteau said his company is nearing a decision on whether it will offer insurance to employees, and how much the company will contribute if it does.
Weve been doing a lot of research on it, he said. I would say Im probably down to the point where were just talking to our accountants.
Fecteau attended a recent Vermont Chamber of Commerce forum in Montpelier aimed at providing small business owners with information about the exchange. The forum, coupled with speaking to other small business owners, has helped him navigate his options, he said.
Were in the process now of putting that all together and seeing what thats going to cost us versus what we had before, Fecteau said.
For some employers, determining the best outcome for workers has proven difficult. If an employer offers insurance through the exchange that is deemed affordable defined by the state as less than 9.5 percent of salary the employee will not be able to receive subsidies and tax credits otherwise available to them as an individual buyer.
For Fecteau, individual subsidies for employees are not a major factor.
I theorized what household incomes would be for our employees and ran the scenarios for each one and I didnt see many of them with any kind of subsidy, he said. For us, that was not prevalent. Subsidies were not going to be a big factor.
But businesses with a wide range of salaries are facing a dilemma: Offer plans that may be more expensive for low-income earners, or dont offer plans and force higher-income workers to purchase plans as individuals or families on the exchange without subsidies.
I think the biggest sort of quandary is for small businesses that have both low-wage earners and high-wage earners. The decision lies in how employees can best be served, McDonough said. Thats really where a lot of businesses are taking a lot of time to analyze and go through their numbers and figure that out.
Employers face an all-or-nothing choice when it comes to contributing to employees health insurance. If they want to offer insurance plans to some full-time employees, then coverage must be provided for all full-time workers.
Lennys Shoe & Apparel in Williston has decided to continue offering health insurance for 35 full-time employees because it is a good benefit to recruit and retain employees, according to business manager Carol Wheeler.
Reaching that decision was a challenge, though, she said.
Its been a little time-consuming, she said. Ive spent, I would say, many hours between webinars and seminars.
Wheeler said she remains anxious about the Oct. 1 launch of the exchange, and has been warned by Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives that the website is likely to experience issues in its early days, despite assurances from state officials that the system will launch smoothly.
We hope for the best with the enrollment part, which is obviously still the unknown because we have no idea what the platform is going to look like, Wheeler said. Im a little anxious just to see the platform. Hopefully it goes smooth.
Lennys would have preferred to retain its previous health care plans, according to Wheeler. The plans offered on the exchange are comparable in services but more expensive, she said.
Youre not going to find anything that was less, she said. Theres definitely an increase. Theres nothing that is the same price or even a little lower.
Wheeler added, Thats kind of frustrating, too, because the government keeps saying were going to save, save, save. Our employees are going to pay more.
The exchange, so far, has not made it easier or cheaper to provide health insurance, Wheeler said.
We want to take care of our employees but, as we all know, insurance keeps going up and up and up, she said. The government keeps telling us this is going to help us, but well see next year if the premiums skyrocket again.
Many individuals are facing difficult decisions, too.
Peter Sterling, director of the Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security, said the thousands of people currently enrolled in state-subsidized health care programs Catamount and Vermont Health Access Plan are likely to see significantly higher health insurance expenses.
Everyone on Catamount and VHAP whos going onto the exchange, their premium costs may not go up that much, but their out-of-pocket costs will, he said.
Single adults now purchasing health insurance for themselves who are not currently eligible for state-subsidized plans are seeing the greatest benefit from the exchange, according to Sterling. Even though some may not have been eligible for Catamount or VHAP, they may still qualify for subsidies and tax credits through the exchange.
People who are in the individual market in Vermont generally are seeing more affordable coverage in the exchange, he said. So they are doing OK and they will be clear winners in this exchange.
Sterling added, However, those transitioning from Catamount or VHAP will not. I have been hearing concerns about that.
A current 27-year-old female VHAP enrollee, who asked that her name be withheld, said she is among thousands of Vermonters who are likely to see health care cost increases. The woman recently earned a masters degree in public health while working part-time. She was eligible for VHAP with no monthly premium.
There is no similar plan offered on the exchange, she said.
VHAP has been really simple and straightforward, but with the new changes I do know that Ill definitely be paying more, either through deductible costs or my monthly premium, she said.
Of the 42,000 or so uninsured Vermonters, many are eligible for Medicaid or the state-subsidized plans. They choose not to enroll because they cannot afford it, Sterling said.
Theyre uninsured because of cost. he said. If youre going to raise those costs, obviously, its a concern that many of these people will choose not to enroll.
Sterling added, The population were talking about are people by and large making under $35,000 a year. They dont have money laying around for $4,000 (in) out-of-pocket expenses. They are living paycheck to paycheck.
Sterling said his own health care costs will rise when the insurance plans offered on the exchange launch Jan. 1. As a Catamount enrollee, out-of-pocket expenses are capped at $1,050 per year, Sterling said. Under the plan he can afford to purchase on the exchange it will rise to $4,000.
Me and my wife are now exposed to $8,000, he said. Thats crazy.
Sterling said about 7,400 VHAP enrollees will transition to the exchange by March 31. About 10,400 Catamount enrollees will join the exchange by then.
Because of the increased costs, some people may consider paying the penalty for going uninsured 1 percent of their salary rather than face the ongoing monthly premiums, Sterling said.
A single adult making $25,000 per year would pay an annual penalty of $250. The monthly premiums for a silver level plan, by comparison, would add up to almost $1,400 a year.
That person would have to pay out of pocket for all medical expenses, however, and there would be no adjustment of the medical bill as there is for insured members. Some who have rarely gone to the doctor may gamble that they can continue to avoid illness or injury.
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Milwaukee County Parks kick off summer season
The summer event season in the Milwaukee County Parks begins Memorial Day Weekend, and the openings include The Family Aquatic Center, kite-festival, Friday Night Fish Fries and Nite-Glow Golf.
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We'd show you what it looked like — except, strangely, Cudi is prohibiting press photography on his current tour. But essentially, he gave his Milwaukee audience of a few thousand the moon. »Read Full Article(1)
Singles Scorecard: Hear new songs from Britney Spears, the Killers and Maejor Ali
Britney Spears, pictured here performing at the Marcus Amphitheater for Summerfest in 2011, seeks to increase worldwide productivity with her latest single "Work (Expletive)." Hint: the expletive begins with the letter "b." Journal Sentinel photo by Jeff Sainlar. »Read Full Blog Post
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Koechner's comedy career has taken him from "Saturday Night Live" to appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "The Office," with stops in many big-screen comedies, including the lead in "The Comebacks" and smaller roles in a slew of Will Ferrell movies, including "Talladega Nights" and "Semi-Pro." »Read Full Article
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For the first time in his Sprint Cup career, NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton will join former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin in his Short Track Showdown charity race at Richmond International Raceway. And though Burton donated his time to the event, it was he who is getting an unexpected payoff from the experience.
Thursday night will mark the first time in over two decades that Burton has competed in a Late Model race. During testing at RIR last Wednesday, the environment reminded Burton of his past and the hard work it took to get where he is now at.
"I haven't run a Late Model in over 20 years and I wanted to race with these guys because it's what I grew up doing," Burton said. "I know how hard I worked and the people around me worked and that's how hard they're working."
But the South Boston native was also reminded that with the hard labor also comes a more relaxed Late Model atmosphere. "No matter what anybody says, it is very high pressure in that (Cup) garage," Burton said. "A lot of people have been run out of that garage because they weren't tough enough. It isn't as relaxed as the Nationwide garage is and the Nationwide garage isn't as relaxed as that (Late Model) garage."
Burton recalled his first Late Model race in Richmond at what was then the Fairgrounds track. "I came here, led a lot of the race and had a big wreck on the front straightaway with like 10 to go, got in it and didn't win," he said.
Burton and his father came to Richmond with lofty hopes and a brand new engine in their car, but it was another driver who made the day memorable for Jeff. "I didn't have any experience and my dad said (to Jay Headstock) 'Would you mind driving it because my son doesn't know what he's talking about'."
Headstock took the car out onto the track and the engine blew on the back straightaway. "Brand new car, total loss," Burton could now laugh about the incident.
Burton admits that he never had high expectations during those early years. "I honestly never had a desire to be Cup driver," he said. "I wanted to race against Tommy Ellis. I wanted to race against Jack Ingram. I wanted to race again Sonny Hutchins. That's what I wanted to do. It was cool. I was a bit in awe. I worked really hard not to piss anybody off.
"For a while you tip-toe around them because you didn't want to make a person mad that you looked up to," Burton said.
Decades have passed and now it is Burton who is the one looked up to. During testing he handed out track advice to the younger drivers- 'Be careful on the gradient transition between track and pits. Watch out for Turn 2'- among other tidbits.
"It's what people did for me," Burton said. "I can remember coming here for the first time in a Late Model car… People would help you."
Burton demonstrated that thinking process later in the afternoon by helping Mechanicsville's Doug Godsey as he assisted another driver in pulling an engine. "That's just the way it is in NASCAR with the Good Old Guys," Godsey said.
Even though the race is for charity, Burton's decision to return to Late Model was not done on the spur of the moment. "I don't do anything on a lark," he said. "This was well thought out. There's a method to my madness though it doesn't always look like it."
The motivation for Burton's return stems from you 12-year-old son Harrison, who is already making his mark in racing. -A fact that stunned Godsey when he got a good look at the Late Model #31 Caterpillar Chevy. "I didn't realize he had a son 12 years old and he built this Late Model for his son," Godsey said. "I looked at the model and it's a state of the art Late Model. It's a brand new Hedgecock car, got the best of everything on it and he built it for a 12-year-old kid who he's going to start running in the UARA and other stuff from what I understand."
Like any father, Burton wanted to get a better understanding of what his son would face. "He's eventually going to be behind the wheel of one of these cars and I wanted to get back into it and understand what he's going to be dealing with," Burton said.
But the experience has also changed Burton's outlook when it comes to Cup racing. "I got a little detached from the technical side of things on the races," he said. "It's kind of helped me in my recommitment about being re-involved in the car," Burton added. "It's kind of helped me with that too, even though these cars are nothing like the Cup cars. It's still a race car and vehicle dynamics- on a million dollar car or a $50,000 car, it's still vehicle dynamics. It helps me wake my mind up a little bit. I hope."
Likewise, Burton knows the Short Track Showdown will not be a walk in the park just because he drives in the Sprint Cup Series. "We're going to have to work hard to do it," he said. "It means something to win it because you're racing against really, really good drivers."
The overall experience has reminded Burton of things he missed out on when he was younger. "I didn't have as much fun as I should have had," he said. "I've always been real serious about this and didn't enjoy it as much. Didn't appreciate the opportunity, as my desire made when we didn't run well it wasn't fun for me."
Such will not be the case this week. "It's fun to come here," Burton said. "It's my own car. It's the first time I've owned a car in a long time. We built it. We'll sink or sail our way."
Indications are that Burton will do more sailing than sinking with his Late Model car. "He was super fast," Godsey said of Burton during testing. "He was one of the better cars there. He was who we were clocking and judging off of."
But most of all, Burton was just happy to be back in Richmond. "There's been a lot that's happened to me here and it's fun to come back at this level," he said. "I don't feel like I'm stepping back. I'm just doing something that I did when I started."


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Wet summer has not yet increased EEE threat
Despite a wet summer, Vermonts insect expert isnt seeing an alarming number of mosquitoes that tend to carry Eastern equine encephalitis, which killed two people in the state last year.
But state entomologist Alan Graham warns that its only July and the mosquito season doesnt reach its height until August.
The state started testing mosquitoes in parts of Addison and Rutland counties June 17. Workers collect mosquitoes and ship them off to a lab in New York to check for EEE and West Nile virus.
Mosquitoes are out in huge numbers after a wet summer that has hatched large numbers of the insects. The state has 45 species of mosquitoes, and just an inch of rain can trigger a breeding frenzy in areas of standing water.
And they can come off in enormous numbers and indeed they have, Graham said.
While those species may not carry EEE, they may carry West Nile virus, which also is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes and has turned up in one mosquito pool in Addison County so far this year. West Nile isnt as severe as EEE, but it can still cause significant illness, said state epidemiologist Erica Berl.
But so far the species that tends to carry EEE is down from last year.
Last September, an 89-year-old man from Brandon and a 49-year-old man from Sudbury died from EEE, a rare and potentially fatal brain infection spread by mosquitoes. Health Commissioner Dr. Harry Chen said then that there are usually only six cases a year nationwide, and it was Vermonts first time detecting the disease in humans.
The virus can cause two types of human illness.
One comes on suddenly and is characterized by chills, fever, malaise, joint and muscle pain. A more severe illness affects the central nervous system and causes fever, headache, irritability, restlessness, drowsiness, convulsions and coma.
The mosquito species that tend to carry EEE prefer hardwood acidic swamps, which dont have a lot of water turnover and attract acidic-loving plants, like sphagnum moss, Graham said.
Officials advise residents to take precautions against mosquito bites by avoiding outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants, and using insect repellent.
The state could also consider doing aerial pesticide spraying of adult insects as it did last year to cut back on the threat of disease. Some local organizations, such as the Brandon-Leicester-Sudbury-Goshen Insect Control District, routinely spray to kill mosquito larvae in the most active breeding grounds.
There are too many variables to predict if EEE will become a problem, but officials hope testing will serve as an early detection system.
Our hope is that wed have a surveillance program that would be able to sort of do an early detection and reduce the number of mosquitoes that might have a risk of transmitting EEE to humans, Graham said.MORE IN This Just InMONTPELIER A new report from a commission that studied the cost, availability and quality of... Full StoryVermont fish hatchery changes focus, looks inland
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