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When Peters Township Councilman-At-Large Robert Atkison died unexpectedly July 7, Tom McMurray not only lost a long-time member of the VFW Post 764 Ambulance Service, he lost a friend.
Atkison was the assistant director of the ambulance service.
McMurray, director of the ambulance service and a member of the Peters Township School Board, was at home Sunday afternoon when he heard the radio call for an ambulance response at the Atkison home. He immediately went to the house.
Atkison, 81, never showed his age, always busy tending to township concerns, the needs of the ambulance service and spending time with his wife of 54 years, Ann, their four children, eight grandchildren and a new great-granddaughter.
"Bob never slowed down," McMurray said. They had been friends since the 1980s.
"I respected his intelligence and I respected his practicality," McMurray said. "He spoke his mind. We were like an old married couple. Sometimes we got along and sometimes we didn't." McMurray and Atkison were the only two remaining volunteers in the now-paid ambulance service. The family requests donations in his memory to the ambulance service.
Peters Township police Chief Harry Fruect, in his capacity as the public service director, worked frequently with Atkison.
"I worked with Bob for 25 years. He was heavily involved with the ambulance service as well as other areas of the township," Fruecht said. "He was very dedicated and he will be sorely missed."
Council held its regular meeting July 8 as the flag outside the municipal building hung at half mast in memory of Atkison.
Following a moment of silence, each council member was given the opportunity to say a few word about Atkison's passing.
Councilwoman Monica Merrell sat next to Atkison during the meetings.
She said when she first met Atkison, she thought he was a "crusty old man" and after getting to know him better, she realized he really was a crusty old man. Then, after laughter from the rest of the council, her voice broke with emotion when she said, "He will always have a soft spot in my heart."
Council President Frank Acuri said, "Bob was Bob and you knew what you were getting from Bob."
Councilman James Berquist said Atkison begins with an "A" and that was fitting as he was an "A+" man. Councilman Robert Lewis had served with Atkison the longest on council. He said, "He let you know where he stood." Berquist went on to comment on Atkison's fiscal responsibility and that, at times, he could be an antagonist.
"Peters Township has lost one of its greatest citizens," Berquist said.
Atkison was a member of council for 22 of the past 24 years and had been a township resident for the past 50 years.
Councilman David Ball sent his condolences to the Atkison family and added, "The township has lost a great citizen."
Township Manager Michael Silvestri said he had known Atkison since before Atkison was first elected to council.
"His heart was to do whatever was best for the township," Silvestri said. "He loved his family, the ambulance service and the township."
"It will be very, very difficult, if not impossible, to replace him," Arcuri said. "His presence on this council will be surely missed."
Viewing will be at Beinhauer's Funeral Home on Washington Road from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. July 10 and 11, with the funeral set for 11 a.m. July 12.


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The former real estate tax collector for West Brownsville was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing more than $115,000 from borough coffers over a six-year period.
Cindy L. Lacey, 58, of 619 River St., West Brownsville, was arraigned before District Judge Joshua Kanalis on one count of felony theft filed by Washington County Detective James A. McElhaney. Lacey served as elected tax collector from 2002 until May, when she resigned.
Borough officials contacted the office of Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone Sept. 21. An audit of the borough's tax collector account had been performed for the years 2005 through 2011.
"For the past few tax years, the borough officials have noticed in the budget that the income funds continued to go down even though they hadn't lost any tax base, so they requested the audit," McElhaney said.
The audit showed that $115,940 was stolen from the account. The detective alleges that Lacey stole between $10,000 to $26,000 a year between 2005 and 2011.
Lacey gave McElhaney a written statement in which she reportedly admitted to stealing the money from the tax collector account. She told him she used the money for personal items. The detective said the borough is seeking restitution. Lacey was bonded.
Lacey, who waived her preliminary hearing and formal arraignment Wednesday, was placed in the Washington County jail on $115,000 bond.
Phone calls to the borough office Wednesday went unanswered.
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Museum reaches 20, celebrates glass manufacturing's local history
Most Pennsylvanians, and even those new to the Keystone State, are aware that Western Pennsylvania is widely known for its coal and steel industries. But how many newcomers, and even students, are aware that the Washington, Pennsylvania area is a pioneer in glass manufacturing?
The well-known George Duncan & Son glass factory had its start in 1865 on Pittsburgh's South Side. In 1874, experienced glass manufacturer John Ernest Miller joined the George Duncan firm as a glass designer, giving his creativity and the glass factory international recognition. After George's death, James E. Duncan Sr. headed the firm and in 1893 relocated the glass factory to Washington, establishing the Duncan and Miller Glass Factory.
On June 13, 1955, the exquisite artistry, skill and assembly lines for creating fine handmade glass became uneconomical and the plant, operated by four generations of the Duncan family, closed. Men and women traveled hundreds of miles to purchase the last pieces of Duncan-Miller glass.
With a mission to gather information on the patterns and techniques and to establish a permanent exhibit, in 1975, a group of glass collectors formed the National Duncan Glass Society.
This year, the Duncan & Miller Museum is celebrating 20 years in its current home on Jefferson Avenue in Washington. A earlier need for additional display areas and space for visitors had the eyes and ears of the board of directors peeled for the availability of a larger home convenient to its growing patrons.
From a two-room space in the historic LeMoyne House, filled with a collection from its rich glass history, the museum now occupies a two-story gallery in a totally renovated Victorian-style dwelling, formerly owned by a Duncan and Miller worker. More than 5,000 handmade glass objects in unusual designs and color, created 1865 to 1955, are showcased at this location, just a block away from the original Duncan & Miller factory.
Glass collectors will be delighted with the lamps, shades, baskets, stemware, pitchers, punch bowls, comports, solid figural items of Duncan & Miller glass spanning its 90 years.
Through the generosity of local collectors and enthusiasts from across the country and acquisitions made by the society, the collection now includes glassware and memorabilia. Photographs of craftsmen at work, tools to blow and mold glass, glass used in Norden bombsights, rockets and clay pigeons from Duncan's production to aid the WWII effort, barware, smoking items, Art Deco, opalescent glass, etchings and cuttings have been preserved for all to see.
Members of the National Duncan Glass Society are dedicated to caring for this local history for the enjoyment and education of future generations.
The museum is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April-December or by appointment. Call 724-225-9950 or visit www.duncanmiller.net. Visitors to the museum may purchase books, catalog reproductions and original Duncan glass.
The National Duncan & Miller Glass Society, Chapter I will hold a lively discussion on glass at 7 p.m. June 25 at the Church of the Covenant in Washington.
Washington County Fair & Expo Center will be the setting for the 38th Annual Duncan & Miller Glass Show & Sale held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20 and 21. The much-anticipated glass auction is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday with a preview starting at 4:30 p.m. The 20-year anniversary of the museum will be recognized on July 19, prior to the glass show opening.


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Aliyah Brooks: 1. It is really fun, and I enjoy singing. I like connecting with people, feeling what they feel. When I sing I like feeling the emotion. 2. It means the world to me, because I have always wanted to be part of something like this. 3. I see myself in college getting my degree to be a doctor.
Tamairra Bunge: 1. I enjoy the feeling of suspense. The audience never knows what I'm going to do. When I perform I can express myself. 2. It means so much! I have never represented my school before. 3. I see myself saving animals. I want to be a companion animal veterinarian. I also see myself performing all around the world, doing what I love best.
Ashaleah Davis: 1. I don't really perform a lot, but it just makes me feel like there's actually something I can do right that people notice. 2. It's an achievement that I actually can get somewhere with my voice. 3. Graduate of Georgia State, married with a job in physical therapy.
Alexis Fuqua: 1. I like the compliments I get when it's over, and I like the experience every performance gives. 2. It means a lot to be able to show my talents to people coming to watch all of us. 3. I see myself with a good education making something of myself.
Weylin Gomez: 1. I enjoy performing. When I perform it's like nothing else in this world matters. I go into my own world and am consumed by the music and lose myself in it all. It's also a good way to express my feelings in a positive way and share my passion with the world. 2. It means the world to me because there are no dance classes at Trinity, so it's nice to be able to show my classmates what I can do. 3. I see myself as an actor or dancer in California.
Carolyn Hock: 1. It's my source of comfort. When I'm on stage I feel like I'm at home. 2. It's a complete honor. I never thought I'd get this far. 3. Hopefully touring across the country with my band, making music, performing, living life.
Elia Jablonsky: 1. I enjoy performing because it gives me a chance to embrace what I love to do. 2. Washington's Got Talent means a lot to me. I can grow as a singer and performer and have fun at the same time. 3. In 10 years, I'd like to see myself take on my dream. I hope to be a strong and developed musician.
Ashley King: 1. I enjoy performing because all eyes are on me. For those three minutes, I get to try my best to make myself memorable. It's the best feeling when someone compliments you after for being so entertaining. 2. It means that even though my school doesn't support the program, I can show that I, myself, support it freely. 3. Anywhere onstage. Performing is my favorite thing in the entire world!
Liza Lee: 1. I enjoy performing because I love being on stage and entertaining. 2. It means so much. I'm proud to represent my school and dance studio. 3. I see myself having my own dance studio.
Timmy Lesso: 1. I enjoy performing because I like the energy it creates. There's something about being in front of a large mass of people that can really awaken you and make you feel alive. 2. Performing in Washington's Got Talent means a lot to me. The fact that I was chosen out of all the other talent at my school to represent Chartiers-Houston is special. 3. In 10 years, I see myself as a successful man who's possibly married, has a big house and a lot of cars. Maybe I'll even have a goldfish named Peter.
Hannah Ogburn: 1. I enjoy performing because I like to entertain people and show them what I am capable of doing. 2. Performing in Washington's Got Talent means that I can represent my school while showcasing my talent. 3. In 10 years, I see myself a successful college graduate.
Luke Paskert: 1. I love music. It is an escape to a whole new world for me. 2. It means a lot. I've been with the program before, and it's an incredible opportunity. 3. If not in music, then in the Marine Corps.
Leah Rupinsky: 1. I enjoy performing because I like to show people my talent and to entertain people. 2. Performing in Washington's Got Talent means I can show people what I'm capable of. 3 . In 10 years I see myself in college.
Sarah Tomko: 1. Because performing brings me wonderful friends and memories. 2. The talent show means that I'm doing well at something I love beyond measure. 3. Hopefully in New York, interning at 30 Rock or backstage at a theater.
Justin Walker: 1. I enjoy all aspects of performing ... seeing people's reactions is probably the biggest enjoyment for me. But everything involving performing is just such a larger-than-life feeling. 2. Being in this is really cool for me. Super honored to be able to be in this with other fellow talented contestants. 3. In 10 years, I would love to be touring all around the country. Living in NYC or LA. In a hard-working/semi-successful band and always staying hungry for more and more.
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I'd want to see swappable parts with damage as opposed to figures that you can actually knock apart in the action feature sense. Other than that, it's all good with me whatever they choose to do.
I think a lot of people are hoping that the Horde Troopers are the next army builder 2 pack... and with the preview of the new eternian palace guards it makes me wonder what cool accessories and items will be included with the troopers? Any thoughts?
Probably a sculpt of the vintage red staff?
Regular and Battle damaged head/ armor? Maybe with wires hanging out?
I remember seeing a horde trooper carrying a cool looking horde shield in the comic or on the tv show.
An extra "bonus" He-man head like in Secret of the Sword?
any other ideas on how mattel will top the palace guards with the amount of heads, features, and weapons with the horde troopers?
I'd want to see swappable parts with damage as opposed to figures that you can actually knock apart in the action feature sense. Other than that, it's all good with me whatever they choose to do.
I think if they gave swappable armor/ heads since they had different incarnations throughout she-ra alone would be cool.
I still love the break-apart action feature so that would be pretty cool. Really, I love the Horde Troopers they way they always were so I don't want too much variation between the two packaged figures. I want them to look like a uniform army.
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Were Horde Troopers actual humans underneath?
In my MOTU world, Horde Troopers were soulless robots
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Matty, Great Black Wizard figure please!
Did you watch the MYP Grayskull episode? That's the only reason I love anything Horde. They came off as the ultimate boogeymen of MOTU.
Filmation Horde were a joke.
The Horde absolutely ruled in the mini-comics and Golden Books. They were spooky and fearsome.
Skeletor was like a school boy suffering from a wedgie compared to those guys.
Horde Prime made the Horde a joke on FILMation. Worst concept ever. Hordak was and forever will be the one and only Ruthless Leader of the Evil Horde!
I only last weekend obtained the full-series of MYP so I am working my way through them. Cannot wait to see the Snake Men and Evil Horde episodes.
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No He-Man pack-in head!
Most collectors will by now have at least one He-Man, and most will have two or more. If you bought an Adam/Orko two-pack you will have another He-Man head available.
Please please please don't let an accessory we already have a million of eat up a slot that could be dedicated to a weapon or an armor piece for the actual figure.
So what's one more head to add to the mix?
BTW, I wouldn't mind an extra He-Man head for when Mattel eventually release a 'DEFENDOR' Castle Grayskull suit of armor - which hopefully we will be able to plug a head inside the helmet.
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In the media, to br honest, when the two clashed it was either a draw (most frequent outcome) or a Skely win (in the filmation she-ra, at least one episode when shadow weaver betrays hordak).
And i liked the idea of horde prime, this was the only (little) thing that injected a (tiny) bit of simpathy for cabbage cranium batface, kinda like Tex Hex.
Last but not least, if we consider good old Skelly only has a handful of freaks to help him (ok, in the late minicomics he could count on the snakesmen too) fighting he-man, the masters and the whole army of eternia, while hordak had next to unlimited resources and still was unable to defeat a small rebellion...
Back on topic, well if hordies can also be human underneat the armour, well a human head would not be that bad an idea.
On another note, was'nt there a horde character that basically was a living brain, like the tmnt one?
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It would be great if we got new sculpts, slightly taller than MOTUC's 7". Maybe an inch or 3/4" more. Horde troops always seemed huge in the show's (except for in "Origin of the Sorceress").
If we can get 2 larger HT's at the $30 price point like the PG's, I can do with a less accessories for them.
Whatever the Four Horsemen come up with, I'm sure it will be great. I just hope that the Horde Troopers are coming next year.
Is it possible they'd release the Horde Trooper as a single carded figure? Or have they said it would be an army-builder? I'm just curious if they've addressed that at all.
I'd love to see them come with not only the red Horde bat scepter that the vintage figures came with, but I wonder if they could also come with the silver stun rods that the troopers had in the cartoon.
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The early Troopers as shown in flashbacks (SOTS maybe?) were creepy looking. Be cool if we couyld get those head. Speaking of which, I am FOR a He-Man head, throw in a Hordak head too! "YOU MAY HAVE DEFEATED US, BUT YOU'LL NEVER SEE THIS CHILD AGAIN!"
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The first thing to hit you when you walk through the front door of The Gotham Club, the swank new private establishment at AT&T Park, is the smell. The aroma of soaked earth and freshly cut grass hits you and it hits you hard. Baseball is a game steeped in nostalgia and this odor conjures up memories of youthful trips to the ballpark and long summer evenings on the diamond.
This is a pleasant experience, to say the least. But this is not the smell of The Gotham Club. Head up the stairs and you're hit with a blast of old wood. And, yes, old money.
It would be very easy to grow cynical upon entering this supremely upscale private club housed within the team's right field out-of-town scoreboard. It's a testament to the rich history of the ballclub whose games you're not watching. It's a chance to look down upon players, many of whom grew up in abject poverty, while sipping on a $12 draft beer.
And yet, the level of care and detail put into the construction of this place -- which officially opens Friday, but, likely not for you -- is breathtaking. Books of the sort obtained at a centenarian's estate sale are on the shelf above the flat-screen TV -- three whole volumes of Carl Sandburg's writings on Lincoln -- while an alarmingly complete trove of Giants literature is on the lower shelf.
Yes, Arnold Hano's "A Day in the Bleachers" is here.
The couches are all overstuffed, the stools are topped with baseball glove-like leather, and there's a Cooperstown-level of ephemera here. Joyous club members may receive the honor of operating the out-of-town scoreboard (An honor for a tippler; a job-duty for an employee).
The nitty-gritty: It'll cost you $2,500 to join this club, plus around $1,500 a season. You also have to be a season-ticket holder -- or a current or former Giant. Membership will be capped at 1,000 (non-Giants) while spatial relations are assessed, and then, likely, allowed to grow. Right now, 700 season ticket-holders are members.
The drinks are delicious -- and expensive. The food is divine -- and expensive. But, if you have to ask how much it costs -- perhaps you can't afford it.
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Since its founding in 1974, Sounds of Pittsburgh, a Sweet Adelines International women's chorus, has won its annual Region 17 overall competition six times and mid-size competition seven times. "Sounds" has competed from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and placed 24th out of 600 in Nashville in 2009. Judged categories include music, sound, expression and showmanship.
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"I've been a member of Sweet Adelines for 49 years," said Lee McGuire of Bethel Park. "I started the Diamondhead chapter in Hawaii and sang with the Norfolk group before moving to Pittsburgh."
More than 65 Sounds of Pittsburgh performing women, ages 20-82, are members. All walks of life are represented including teachers, florists, nurses, students, EMTs, sales reps, an exercise instructor, even a veterinarian.
Edna Mae Anderson founded Sweet Adelines in 1945 in Oklahoma after noticing the harmonizing fun her husband and his friends enjoyed in their barbershop group. She gathered a few wives of the barbershoppers and from then she grew the Sweet Adelines organization to more than 30,000 women in 600 choruses with the motto, "Harmonize the World."
Although membership dues covers the group's basic needs, contributions and fundraising helps to defray the cost of costumes, coaches and special performances. The sale of Scrip gift cards, candy, Entertainment Books, Singing Christmas Cards and iGive online shopping, helps with additional expenses.
For the past two years, David Wallace of Canton, Ohio, has been the "Sounds" group director and educator. His credits include a men's international winner, singing lead in the quartet "Rapscallions."
Show profits provide support to WTAE Bundle-Up, Genesis, McGuire Home for Children, Sweet Adelines New Orleans Katrina Relief and Fishers of Boys, naming a few.
Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Coraopolis U.M. Church. "Sounds" sponsors high school girls who form quartets in the Sweet Adelines International Young Women in Harmony program. Quartets from Peters Township High School have been regional winners and in the Johnny Appleseed men's barbershop contest.
Sounds of Pittsburgh will send Singing Valentine phone calls for this year's Valentine's Day. To learn more, visit the website at www.soundsofpgh.org or call 412-279-6062.
The 67th Annual Sweet Adelines International Convention is set for Nov. 4-9 in Hawaii.
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After only 11 weeks directing Sounds of Pittsburgh, David Wallace and "Sounds" placed first in the mid-size competition and second overall in regional. David is also a member of the men's international winning quartet "Rapscallions" and his new quartet, "The Jones Boys."
David began his Sweet Adelines career as director of the "City of Flags" chorus, taking the group to five regional championships and a top ten international finish. He was the first to become master director in the Lake Erie Region.


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A nearly five-year dispute over what The Meadows casino and parking garage is worth for county and school taxing purposes is headed for mediation.
Two of the mediators proposed in court Tuesday morning to handle the matter were Donald E. Ziegler, former Allegheny County and federal court chief judge; and Eugene Scanlon Jr., former Allegheny County judge.
The mediation would not be open to the public, which attorneys for both sides said is typical of proceedings of that nature.
"I will give you a trial date in the event it doesn't settle," Washington County President Judge Debbie O'Dell Seneca told the participants in a status conference Tuesday morning.
If the matter goes to trial, a judge, not a jury, would decide the case.
"This is complex because we're dealing with a unique property," said Brad Boni, Washington County chief assessor.
In 2009, the property owner at that time, Ladbroke Racing Pennsylvania Inc., appealed the $19.9 million tax assessment, the highest in Washington County. In its court filing, it sought an assessment of $10 million.
The owner of the property is now Las Vegas-based Cannery Casino Resorts Pennsylvania Racing Inc.
"We cannot disclose what we're demanding and what they are offering," said attorney Herman Bigi, one of three in court on behalf of The Meadows, after the conference with the judge.
The racetrack and casino is Canon-McMillan School District's largest single taxpayer. "If the assessment goes to what (The Meadows is proposing), a refund will be substantial," said Blane Black, solicitor for the county tax assessment office."We're hoping the casino will be good corporate citizens and resolve this in a way that is tolerable for all parties."
North Strabane Township is the third local governmental body that receives property tax revenue from The Meadows casino, but, as the host municipality, it also receives a yearly percentage of the revenue from its operations. In addition, a local share of casino revenue, set aside by the state, is used to fund projects in all parts of the county.
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The Scott Conservancy recently received a $15,000 grant from Laurel Foundation. According to Scott Conservancy treasurer Jane Sorcan, the money will enable to conservancy to better serve Scott Township and neighboring communities.
Sorcan said part of the money will go toward "much needed" office equipment, including a laser printer, which should help reduce the organization's costs for printing newsletters and other correspondence.
While addressing some of the administrative needs will help strengthen the organization, the bulk of the funding will be used to make needed improvements to the Kane Wood Nature Area, so the trails can be enjoyed by more people, including those with physical disabilities.
Funds are designated to address erosion and drainage issues along the trails. A small bridge is planned for placement across the stream along Tom the Tinker Trail to make it handicapped accessible. Sorcan said adding the bridge will open up new areas for those with physical limitations, allowing them to enjoy the tranquil setting.
Near the Jewish Community Center, Neville's Trace Trail will be graded, compacted and edge restraints will be put in place, which Sorcan said will make walking easier.
Sorcan said that Laurel Foundation has been a great supporter of the Scott Conservancy and was instrumental in the original purchase of the Kane Woods Nature Area property.
"With their support, we were able to make many of the improvements that opened the area up for community use," said Sorcan. "The Scott Conservancy appreciates and thanks Laurel Foundation for all the help they have provided."
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Oven roasted chicken legs take on exotic Asian flavors by the addition of a little Chinese five-spice.
An easy weeknight dish, the chicken is marinated in soy sauce, ginger, shallots, garlic and Chinese five-spice then roasted in the oven. Serve this with jasmine rice or brown fried rice and a vegetable for a complete meal.
I chose to use whole legs with thighs and drumsticks attached as opposed to using a whole chicken, because I find it easier to serve and I love dark meat, but you can make this with a whole chicken, thighs, legs, breasts… whatever you prefer! The sodium is hard to calculate because half of the marinade gets tossed so keep that in mind.
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Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: drumstick + thigh • Old Points: 7 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 295.3 • Fat: 8.7 g • Carb: 5.3 g • Fiber: 0.2 g • Protein: 46.5 g • Sugar: 2.7g
Sodium: 550 mg (actually less since most marinade is tossed)
For the marinade:
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 large shallot
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp agave (or sugar)
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 lbs (6) chicken legs (thighs and legs attached), fat trimmed
In a blender combine the marinade ingredients; blend until smooth.
Place the chicken in a large, resealable zip-top bag or container and pour in the marinade. Toss the chicken inside the bag to cover evenly with the marinade and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or as long as overnight.


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Eckhart Tolle and Moving to a New House
This week we've been wrapping up production on next week's show with Eckhart Tolle. One mark of a promising interview, for me, is when it continues to resonate in my head and my life in the following days. And the conversation I had with Tolle worked its way powerfully into my experience of moving these past few weeks — specifically one thing he said almost as an aside.
He was elaborating on his theory of the importance of the present moment — of being fully aware, alert, attentive to it, engaged in it. He noted that stress is a symptom of not wanting to be in the moment we're in. On the heels of hearing him say that I realized that I was treating most of the events on my moving "checklist" as tasks to be endured. I was looking at an entire week of my life — the packing, the organizing, the moving out, the moving in — as a period I just had to soldier through to get to the other side. And I became aware that approaching it that way — in effect steeling myself not to be present — did raise a wall of stress in me, a palpable physical and emotional sensation.
But here was the surprise: I could immediately disarm that by leaning into the moment. I still had to pack that box, and it was not the most exciting task of my life, and it was tiring at times, but it was not stressful. As I kept pulling myself back to this discipline time and again across the week, I even experienced little unexpected epiphanies and joys I would utterly have missed in my practiced "just get it done" mode.
To be honest, I went into my interview with Eckhart Tolle somewhat skeptical. I'm always wary of hype, or what looks like hype, especially when it comes to religious/spiritual figures. Often that's valid. But I've also learned that sometimes the people who are getting all the attention are getting it for a good reason. More from me and others on the show we're calling "The Power of Eckhart Tolle's Now" in the days to come…


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Q.Is it true that you're a breast cancer survivor? Because my mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm scared. Will she be OK? What should she do to get ready for radiation? What can I do to help her? Thanks for letting me ask you this personal question. I know that you say in class that personal questions shouldn't be asked. I'm the oldest and she's a single mom so I think I need to step up.
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It's my pleasure to respond to you. One of my class ground rules does indeed involve avoiding personal questions, but that refers to questions about sexuality. I'm happy to answer your question. I would also be happy to talk with your mom, and I hope you'll continue texting with me.
Cancer is a scary word, but not all cancers are the same. In fact, many, many cancers are very treatable. I was blessed to have a small cancer that was caught early. My treatment wasn't difficult at all; I was able to teach the entire time. If I talk with your mom I can better understand her diagnosis. Her recovery will probably be smooth.
I'm certain your mom is proud of your desire to step up. Have you shared your anxiety with her? Please tell her your feelings. Ask her how you can best help. If she's having surgery she will need support. Volunteer to do household tasks and care for younger siblings. Make her small, healthy snacks. Keep stress to a minimum. Talk with supportive adults in your family – grandparents, aunts, uncles, and your mom's friends. Volunteer to coordinate visitors so she can have quiet time but also enjoy company.
Radiation kills cancer cells. There are some definite steps your mom can take to build herself up so she is ready for treatment.
1. Prepare mentally and spiritually: I read a wonderful book for breast cancer survivors called "Joy is a Plum Colored Acrobat." I know that sounds like a strange title, but the book includes visualizations for women facing chemotherapy or radiation. Another helpful book is the "Pink Prayer Book: Coping, Healing, Surviving, Thriving." Personally, I thought radiation was a deeply spiritual experience. I honestly was never afraid. The hospital staff were supportive, caring and upbeat. They made the experience very positive.
2. Eat well: Good nutrition is important to help keep the body strong. Your mom should ask her radiation oncologist for nutritional suggestions based on her personal needs.
3. Reduce and manage stress: Easing stress can help your mom.
4. Get informed: There are a lot of myths surrounding radiation and cancer. I'm an educator, so I believe education is important. There are many wonderful resources online – a few are http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation/myths, http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/index and http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/radiation-therapy-overview
5. Get enough rest: I actually loved this aspect of radiation. My treatments were after school at 3:45 p.m. After the treatment I'd curl up with a good book, a big glass of water (I liked the sparkling kind) and some of my favorite music. I didn't usually nap, but I gave my body a chance to relax and recuperate every day.
If your mom is having difficulty preparing for treatment, ask her to seek support from her health-care provider. Talking with survivors can help. Again, just give her my cell number. I'll be happy to connect with her.
It's great that you're so supportive. Good luck to you and your mom.
Continue to Vote for Teen Outreach through March 11:
Anyone who read the O-R article on Feb. 16 knows we are one of three finalists for a $10,000 IKEA Life Improvement Project to upgrade our teen facilities. The winner is the group that receives the most votes (you can vote once a day with each email address through March 11).
Here are step-by-step directions:
1. Go to http://www.thelifeimprovementproject.com/click-for-a-cause
2. Scroll down to: To get started, select a store!
3. On the drop-down box, click "Pittsburgh."
4. A list of the three projects will appear with check boxes.
5. Click the box next to "Washington Hospital Teen Outreach." Make sure you have the correct box.
6. Scroll down to "Not an IKEA worker?" and type your e-mail address in each of two boxes.
7. There's a red/white/yellow box below that. In the yellow box, type the two words printed in the white half of the box.
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AAA - Action Adventure Activity
One of London's most established and active international hiking groups.
Our aim is simple:
To get outdoors and visit new places, enjoy beautiful scenery with people who want to have fun and meet new friends. We have a simply philosophy; provide fun and sociable events that incorporate the best an area has to offer with experienced hike leaders.
All the photos shown are taken on events by group members...thank you to are talented group photographers Alex, the David's, Mike and many others..
Who are we?
We were established in 2008 and have run well over 500 events and hosted over 7000 members. We usually run around 50 events per year ranging from mid week evening social events, such as treasure hunts and kayaking sessions, to weekend and week long UK and overseas hiking trips to Europe and beyond.
In 2016 we are proud to say that we ran weekends in over 35 different locations covering the breadth of the UK from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from Pembrokeshire to Norfolk. In addition to this we have hosted trips in over 8 different European locations and we are constantly striving to offer new and interesting trips. We are confident in 2018 there will be even more events and places that we will be visiting.
The AAA crew is made up of a lot of outdoor enthusiasts with decades of experience, a number of our principal hike leaders originate from the British Army and a couple from the Russian Military who all have extensive navigation, mountain and first aid experience. So you'll be in steady hands! Your taste buds will also be very well catered for by our team of chefs, cooks and kitchen helpers.
AAA's mix of great food, capable hike leaders, interesting destination and inclusive social aspects has been very popular with our members, so popular that we are proud to recognise that other larger groups have now been replicating both our events and format and menus. We are indeed flattered by any imitation as the more groups offering trips is good for everyone and we hope one day to be in a position to flatter their achievements.
We for our part will still continue to strive to provide popular destinations at affordable prices with a strong emphasis on providing good hikes, quality food and and enjoyable and inclusive socialising. You can also be assured that the events and activities we list are activities we have hosted and not just a marketing ploy, as adopted by the largest UK outdoor group.
Our most popular events are weekend hiking trips to locations around the UK.
Who attends our events?
The majority of our active members range in age between the mid 20s to late 40s, but age is no barrier so long as you are at least young at heart. Members generally live or work in the greater London area, but we have an ever-increasing number of members who live all over the UK and join us in the destination. After all you don't need to live in London to visit the Lake District!
A large proportion of our members are international, providing an interesting and diverse mix of experiences and cultures. We also have a significant proportion of single members on events, although you certainly don't need to be single to attend. We have many couples attending our events.
If you are nervous about committing to a weekend trip, don't be, almost everyone has turned up on an event before without knowing anyone. We all know what it's like. If you are still concerned try one of our evening or day events, they act as a taster and you are sure to meet like minded people. We also work hard to ensure that the trips are inclusive for everyone. We usually provide a minimum of two hike leaders on weekend and overseas hikes to ensure we can offer a mix of hikes to meet the groups needs. We rarely have hikes that exceed 28 people and usually the hikes are pitched a groups of no more than 16 people of similar fitness and ability.
What do we do?
We organise the logistics for our hiking trips so that you don't have to. We find the locations, book the venues and organise all catering for weekends. We even help co-ordinate transport and lift shares. If you don't have transport contact the organiser who will help put you in contact with someone who's driving.
Our aim is to explore and hike in picturesque and beautiful rural locations throughout the British Isles and beyond. We regularly visit all of the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Whilst we often repeat visits to the many great National Parks we do vary the locations we stay at as best as we can. We certainly don't repeat the same venues and walks over and over again just because we have a hike or hostel that works and is easy to repeat. One look at our past events will show you the variety of places visited.
We arrange a host of evening events that usually provide an element of activity. We believe its better to get people together and involved in an activity that they can participate in rather than just organising a Meetup in a pub. However, we normally conclude our events with a social drink or two in a pub.
Evening events have included (examples of our events can be viewed in our past events section)
Treasure & Scavenger Hunts around London, Go-Karting, Paint-ball, Kayaking along the Thames, Yoga, Shopping Discount evenings, Pub Quizzes, Charitable Volunteering Events, Games nights, Orienteering and Photography exhibitions.
We organise a number of day walks and activities throughout the year. These usually depart from a central London station and the hikes normally start at location 60-90 minutes outside of London in areas of scenic beauty. If you live close to the start of the hike let us know and join us there. We look to organise everything, so all you need to do is turn up and we will have your tickets and everything ready. Our hikes are led by very capable navigators with years of map reading experience. In fact one of our hike leaders spent most of his military life navigating at night, so he's relieved to be allowed out navigating during the day light hour!
We also organise other events such as;
Kayaking on the Cuckmere and into the sea, Go Ape, Go karting, canoeing the River Wye, caving, climbing & abseiling, zip wires, London's Lord Mayors Show, navigation training and even photography sessions.
Typically we organise two or more weekends per month in all parts of the UK. Trips usually involve a visit to the National Park or an Area of Natural Beauty throughout the UK. Sometimes we organise optional activities that can range from Yoga to cycling. Since 2013 we have included even more climbing & Abseiling, Caving, Canoeing, Scrambling, Kayaking, Surfing and Wine Tasting. But nothing is off limits so if you have an idea let us know.
Normally we hire for exclusive use a Youth Hostel or similar accommodation, sometimes it can be a hotel or lodge. AAA almost always host the breakfast and evening meals as we are very particular about maintaining out reputation for providing quality food on our weekends. We will be there to greet you on arrival and allocate rooms etc. There is always a warm supper on a Friday night followed by some cake. The weekends then take on a well rehearsed routine that ensure we can maximize on the time for hiking.
We try where possible not to repeat weekends and if we do we do so in different seasons. However, some locations like Snowdon and the Brecon Beacons are always very popular and worth repeating. But unlike some groups you won't find us visiting the same location twice or more in the same month. As organisers we have a passion for the outdoors and too much repetition is a bad thing.
We enjoy experiencing new places and we are sure you do, too. So we are always looking to host hiking orientated trips in new overseas locations. We typically organise the accommodation, catering etc as well as plan with detail the hikes in the local areas. Often we will pick you up from the local airport or provide you with details to organise your own transfers to the accommodation. We will even recommend flights and help you co-ordinate your travel arrangements with others in the group.
When we are in the location we help to facilitate additional activities from mountain biking, paragliding, white water rafting to wine tasting or local sightseeing trips.
Who are we?
Our core team have a wealth of experience in a wide variety of key areas. We have years of hiking and outdoors experience. Our principal events hosts and hike leaders have over three decades of military experience, two from elite units (certainly not in the catering corp.) as well as 15 year career in the event management industry producing events from small high end events to logistics for 15,000 person event. One of our event hosts has even won awards in the event industry. Not content with our existing experience we also undertake additional training to keep our key skills tip top.
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Why do we do it?
Quite simply we love the outdoors and making the most of this beautiful country we live in and what better way to do it than by meeting new friends.
Our aim is to build a great community of hikers with whom we can share our enjoyment of the outdoors and adventurous activities. As they say size isn't important! We are never happier than when we see the same members repeatedly attend our events, many have been joining us for years and we continue to enjoy their company.
Many of our members have made new life long friends after trips, some have developed into loving relationships and we know of at least three couples that have met and got married after meeting on our events.
How do we do it?
We create appealing trips that are affordable to all. They are affordable because we generally use Youth Hostels and cater for ourselves and everyone helps and contributes towards the weekend.
The food you enjoy has been said by many to be the best they have experience on any Meetup event. We strive to ensure we provide a cooked breakfast, not just a cold continental buffet, after all if you are setting off on a day's hike you want a hearty meal. We set everything up in the morning for you to make your own sandwiches with fillings of your own choice. AAA dinner is always very popular with wholesome ingredients including a variety of salads, vegetarian dishes as well a typical main selection followed by a cake for dessert. After supper we all get to relax and socialise, sometimes with some games, whichever is most fitting. Whilst we all enjoy a pub visit, we include the dinner within the cost, so it's not an extra cost or a car journey (with no alcohol!).
Our main hike leaders have undertaken the six day Mountain Leader course (accredited by the MLT) as well as having undertaken the two and three day Wilderness & Outdoor Activity First Aid course. One of our hike leaders even undertook a 6 month military medical course culminating with practical training in an A&E Hospital and 2 weeks with paramedics. Both of our principal hike leaders have over 20 years of military experience, not just as conscripts. Much of their experience was focused on fieldcraft, navigation and first aid, making them ideal hike leaders.
All of our events are run by very experienced hikers, most of our hike leaders have a minimum of Mountain Leader training and an Outdoor Activity First Aid qualification or similar experience/qualifications. It would however be unfair to say that this makes the outdoors safe, there is always risks present, but with our experience, training and meticulous planning we aim to minimise the risk.
Generally our hikes tend to be limited to 20 people when in the hills and 24-28 in lowlands as our training indicate that this is a safe number, it's also important for everyone's enjoyment that the hike is not hindered by big numbers, or a very slow pace as you constantly find yourself waiting and it prevents people getting left behind, as we hear so often occurs in other groups with 40-50 people on a day hike.
What type of activities do we do?
Over the past three years we have offered a wide range of events. These have included;
Hiking & walking (of course), kayaking along the Thames, camping & canoeing, yoga breaks, fitness weekends, pot holing, historic sightseeing, overseas trips, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, cycling, trekking, backpacking, adventure weekends, coast walking, long distant walking, caving, countryside conservation, charity volunteering, sea kayaking, treasure hunts, paintball, the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge, abseiling, recreation weekends, gorge walking & canyoning, rafting, navigation courses, culture trips, community trips, tennis, orienteering, coasteering, go-karting, horse riding and paragliding…
Unlike some larger groups who claim to have offered these activities, because its good for their marketing and Meetup listing, we have actually offered all these events. Please, check out our past events.
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And there are many other activities we would like to give a try in the future such as sailing, scuba diving, static line parachuting, sky diving, exercise boot camps, target shooting, clay pigeon shooting etc…
Where do we visit?
Our usual destinations include the National Parks of United Kingdom such as:
Brecon Beacons, Norfolk Broads, Cairngorms, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, Loch Lomond, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Dark Peaks, Peak District, Pembrokeshire Coast, Snowdonia, South Downs and the Yorkshire Dales.
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We have also organised events with visits to the following areas of natural beauty that have included:
Arnside and Silverdale, Chichester Harbour, Chilterns, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs, Dedham Vale, Dorset, East Devon, Isle of Wight, Kent Downs, Lincolnshire Wolds Malvern Hills, Mendip Hills, Nidderdale, Norfolk Broads & Coast, North Devon, North Pennines, Northumberland Coast, North Wessex Downs, Quantock Hills, Shropshire Hills, Solway Coast, South Devon, Suffolk Coast & Heaths, Surrey Hills, Tamar Valley and the beautiful Wye Valley.
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Many of our hikes have included some of the popular long distance routes, these have included:
Cotswold Way National Trail, Cumbria Coastal Way, Highland Way, East Riding Heritage Way, Grand Union Canal Walk, Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, Herriot Way, Hertfordshire Way, Mendip Ring, North Downs Way National Trail, North-West Coastal Trail, Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, Peak District High Level Route, Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, Pennine Way National Trail, Snowdonia Round, Solent Way, South Downs Way National Trail, South West Coast Path National Trail, Southern Upland Way, Thames Path National Trail, Wainwrights Way, Wales Coast Path, Wessex Ridgeway Trail, West Highland Way, Westmorland Way, White Peak Way, Wilts and Berks Canal Towpath, Winchcombe Way and Wye Valley Walk.
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We have also organised overseas trips to destinations such as:
The Pyrenees, the Dolomites, Austria, Slovakia, Belgium, Spain, Slovenia, different parts of Croatia, Poland, Madeira, Scotland, France, Swiss & French Alps and Russia & Ukraine.
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We have plans for trips to Ireland, Norway, Kilimanjaro, Andalucía and as the group flourishes we will offer many more, too!
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The destinations and activities listed are examples of events AAA have organised or part of an AAA event. They are not places and events added here to improve our Meetup search ratings and mislead members. We accept that imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but we don't feel flattered when it misleads others. One of the other larger groups has the almost identical text as ours in places, the most notable error on their part is the inclusion of the West Highland Way, Highland Way and Winchcombe Way which are in countries and locations their group has not visited. We are not even going to comment on the activities listed we will leave you to make up your own minds. Come on guys, you know who you are, let's all be honest about what we do and where we go.
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