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It is our position that Crooked Stick Country Club does a great service to Hamilton County because of the caliber of entertainment and events it hosts, and the financial support such events bring to our communities. and entertainment it provides us all. Crooked Stick is the only course in Indiana that brings in PGA top-level tournaments, the last being in 2009 with the U.S. Senior Open.

In 2012, the course created by renowned golf course designer Pete Dye will be hosting the BMW Championship, which features the top players in the world such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. We believe that this tournament will have an extraordinarily positive impact on our county and the communities within it. provide new jobs in security, service, transportation, and the tournament patrons will spend money in local shops, restaurants and hotels. The impact of such an important event is considerable on the entire region. The last time a tournament of this caliber was held in central Indiana was also at Crooked Stick in 1991, when John Daly won the PGA Championship.

Once again we would like to thank and congratulate the members of Crooked Stick Country Club for being a resource for local business and providing both entertainment and a personal commitment to the community.

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It is our position that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) should, before filing lawsuits against those who allegedly download music illegally, first verify that the defendants are not minors. RIAA should voluntarily seek reasonable damages in the suits they ultimately choose to pursue.

The Digital Theft Deterrence Act of 1999 set guidelines for stiff statutory damages in cases of g copyrighted materials. This is not unreasonable, especially since DVDs often appear in China even before a film’s U.S. theatrical release. However, many target violators of the 1999 act had no idea they had done anything wrong. Some had paid fees file-sharing sites and ,in some cases the violators are only teens and lack understanding of these issues is only surpassed by their parents incredulousness at being forced to hire attorneys to defend their errant children.

Court-ordered damage reductions in a recent file-sharing lawsuit from $675,000 to $67,500 brought claims from RIAA of profound “artistic harm.”

We believe it callous to suggest that artists would be less artistic if a fraction of the millions earned was unclaimed. Jimi Hendrix was paid a total of only $30,000 for his performance at Woodstock and participation in the documentary that followed. We find Jimi Hendrix to be quite artistic.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

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Section 12. All courts shall be open; and every person, for injury done to him in his person, property, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law. Justice shall be administered freely, and without purchase; completely, and without denial; speedily, and without delay.

(History: As Amended November 6, 1984).

Section 13. (a) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to a public trial, by an impartial jury, in the county in which the of

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From the backshop Hot off Homeland Security’s presses …

You won’t believe what rolled onto our desks recently. Whew! Courtesy of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, we need to know that when the outdoor temperature rises, we need to keep ourselves hydrated, we need to stay inside in an air-conditioned environment if possible and we never should leave animals, children or elderly individuals inside a vehicle during a spike in temperatures. The department, which is funded with YOUR tax dollars, really is on the case, thank goodness, and it is keeping the state safe from weather woes … if not completely insulting the collective intelligence of its citizens. This exercise is as impressive as press releases about events coming up … after the events have ended.

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••• And they say Texas represents the biggest of everything? Not anymore. Perhaps you’ve heard about the new public school in Los Angeles? They have unveiled the costliest school in the nation, a kindergarten-through12th grade deal that cost (sit down, please) $578 million. It’s going to open to approximately 4,200 students in September. Yep, you bet! The Robert F. Kennedy Community

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Schools will be auspicious for a reason other than its legendary history as the former Ambassador Hotel, where the Democratic presidential contender was assassinated in 1968. We could build a planet for that kind of dough. Has anyone noticed the dropout rate (uh, 50 percent) in that district? Puhleeze! Shouldn’t every school include fine art murals and a marble memorial depicting the complex's namesake, a manicured public park, a state-of-the-art swimming pool and preservation of pieces of the original hotel?

Uh, no, and certainly not for a state that can’t find two nickels to rub together. Next thing we know, President Barack Obama is going to ask us to save the Golden State. No thanks.

READERS' VIEWS HPV a serious problem Editor: I am a obstetrician and gynecologist here in town and I am appalled at the recent article on August 17 by Carol Rossetti, N.D! (Before vaccinating daughter for HPV, consider the facts; Aug. 17, Carol Rosetti) Many of the “facts” cited in her article are simply untrue. The fact of the matter is that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus and that 80-90 percent of sexually active people will be exposed.

We now have a way to prevent our children from the sequelae of this disease. If you want

the facts, please go to www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Vaccines/HPV/HPVArchived.html.

Furthermore, you, as a publication, should also be mindful of the sources that you use for your articles. I am not sure what training Ms. Rossetti has had specifically, however, she does not appear to be a board-certified medical doctor. We are considered to be the authority on medical topics such as this and I would recommend that you consult one for future healthrelated pieces.

Cameual Wright, MD 46060

Disappointing acts at the Palladium Editor: Neal Sedaka on opening night at the Palladium? If they are going to have this sort of talent come in, I want to set up a cart in the lobby and serve elephant ears and deep fried Twinkies.

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By Terry Anker Why is it that the high road is paved with broken glass and the low road is smooth as silk?

And more to the point, why does it always feel like we're the ones walking on glass? I know that it really isn't that bad, I guess. But all too often, it seems like the morally correct direction is incredibly difficult to follow, and the selfserving and ethically questionable path is much more tempting.

Whether it is in business or at home, we all are faced with diverging choices throughout our lives. Some of us choose to consider immoral ethics in our decision-making, and others simply pick the path that will most efficiently deliver to them their desired outcome. And, many others find balance between the two extremes.

Do we lose because of personal failure or specific disadvantage?

I'm not suggesting that we substitute an imagined belief that “we've taken the high road” because we would prefer not to acknowledge the

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Texas hold ’em tournament – Westfield Select Soccer Club will hold a Texas hold ‘em tournament September 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Merrimac Clubhouse, 14828 Chamberlain Drive, Westfield. The $50 buy-in also includes food and drinks, and proceeds will help alleviate the costs of tournament fees and uniforms. The public is welcome. E-mail wssc01gwhite@yahoo. com by September 4 to reserve your spot. » Meijer to help local food pantry – The Meijer store in Carmel is partnering with Westfield local food pantry, Open Doors, to help stock its shelves with food.

Through its "Simply Give” Program, now through September 25, Meijer will match its customers’ donations up to $100,000 to help Open Doors. Customers can pick up a donation card located near the checkout at Meijer for $10. For more information on Open Doors, visit www. opendoorswashtwp.com. » Get tax cap questions answered – League of Women Voters Hamilton County will help you with the question you need to answer this fall on Election Day. Should the Indiana Constitution be changed to add the 1-2-3 Property Tax Cap Amendment? You will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists so that you may give this serious consideration. The event will be held September 14, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Noblesville Public Library. » Family Justice Center to open – It was announced last week that Hamilton County will soon be home to Central Indiana’s new Family Justice Center, which will offer victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and elder abuse a convenient and safe, multiagency location for community services.

Currently, victims of these types of crimes must visit an average of 25 different locations to get the help that they need. The center is expected to open next year, but an exact location is not yet known. » Community walk – The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its Out of the Darkness Community Walk September 11 at the White River State Park Canal. The event is one of 220 community walks raising funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Funds will support vital research, education, advocacy, suicide prevention initiatives and programs to support those impacted by suicide. Visit www.outofthedarkness.org for more information.

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Transitioning back to work COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson I got a job! Transitioning back to work after nine years of staying at home has been quite interesting, especially since my first week of employment was only a few days after we moved into our new house. I think I could be a posterchild for stress management because despite the chaos, I’ve yet to attempt a clandestine eyebrow shave on any of our displaced children, the cat and gecko are present and accounted for (and still being fed), and I’m not currently hopped up on sleeping pills, anti-depressants or Valium.

Top that, Super Mom! True, the overgrown lawn shakes her head in disappointment as I pull out of the driveway every morning and the four baskets of dirty laundry eyeball me at night as I sneak past them in the hallway. Does it bother me? Yes. But that’s the thing about being a working mom: you have to set priorities and learn to ignore the “To Do” list guilt trip.

That’s why I’m seriously considering hiring Merry Maids and toying with the idea of a lawn boy. I don’t want to spend my few hours of quality time at home scrubbing toilets and vacuuming hairballs, and I certainly don’t want to live in a pig sty. Besides, what’s the point of making some extra cash if you can’t outsource the ugly stuff?

My going back to work is also affecting Doo, my husband. Up until last week, he rarely had to worry about getting kids on or off the bus, packing lunches or meeting a repairman. But now that I’m sometimes gone even before our 11 year old goes to school, Doo has to seriously step up his parent game. We have to communicate more, organize better, and plan ahead. I’m still in charge of most of what goes on in the house and with the kids, but Doo understands that if he wants to keep me un-medicated and our children out of juvenile court, he has to occasionally become Mr. Mom. Which brings me to another saying, “If

Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” It’s overwhelming to come home and find that I only have 30 minutes before the rigmarole of soccer practices, supper, homework, showers and bedtime begins. But I have to admit that I’ve felt happier this week than I have in a long while. I’m enjoying getting up early and having to shower. I’m enjoying going to an office and being with adults for eight to ten hours a day.

I’m enjoying working at something I love. So though I hate that my domestic responsibilities are suffering and I know that it will take some time for me to establish a realistic routine that will work for our family, I absolutely love officially being back to work.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

True, the overgrown lawn shakes her head in disappointment as I pull out of the driveway every morning and the four baskets of dirty laundry eyeball me at night as I sneak past them in the hallway.

Your City Codes Do you know your city codes? Each week, we will provide a city ordinance to help familiarize you with the laws of Westfield.

WC 16.08.010 Sign Standards Section K: Temporary signage 2. Residential Event Signs. a. Maximum Sign Area (per side): Six (6) Square Feet. b. Maximum Sign Height: Three (3) Feet. c. Installation: Residential Event Signs shall not be erected or installed more than five (5) days prior to the advertised event. d. Removal: Residential Event Signs shall be removed immediately after the advertised event. e. Maximum Number of Signs Per Event: Five (5) Signs. f. No permit required.

3. Nonresidential Special Event Signs. a. Maximum Sign Area (per side): Six (6) Square Feet. b. Maximum Sign Height: Four (4) Feet. c. Installation: Special Event Signs shall not be erected or installed more than thirty (30) days prior to the advertised event.

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Why poor service should get a small tip ing from the assault, we answered: “No, we’re fine” (although I could have used a dry napkin, ketchup, and a refill on my drink).

When we went to pay our bill, I remembered seeing a sign on the window saying that kids eat free on the weekend. But there was no literature to that effect at our table and our friendly waitress had not volunteered any information.

As I stood by the cash register, credit card and ticket in hand, I watched the manager walk by no less than half a dozen times without ever acknowledging my presence. Finally, she sang, “I’ll be right there.” Yeah, right.

When she rang me up, I asked about the kids deal. She said, “It’s on a coupon up here.” Great, there’s a coupon I was supposed to fill out before I ordered. “No, no,” she replied, “the cash register automatically takes it off.” Wonder of wonder, some good news. But what if I hadn’t asked?

I felt a tinge guilty leaving a 10 percent gratuity. My wife said I should have left nothing.

Some things are still hard to learn I guess.

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By Ken Kingshill When I was growing up in Thailand, I remember one thing clearly: there was no such thing as tipping.

It’s taken me a while to get used to, but now I know that if I’ve received good service I should leave close to 20 percent. But one thing hasn’t changed over the years: I’ve been so intimidated by the process that I regularly tip close to 20 percent no matter the quality of service I’ve received.

That attitude came to a screeching halt last week when my family and I went out to a restaurant last week. Up to this point, I had never had a complaint about this particular place, but it certainly changed.

But on this occasion, things went from bad to worse. Placemats on the table advertised breakfast sandwiches. Since it was close to noon, I asked about the availability of breakfast. The waitress said, “No, we’re done with breakfast, I just haven’t taken those placemats away yet.”

Alright then, my kids will have to settle for chicken fingers.

I went to use the restroom before the food came. They were out of paper towels. So much for having clean hands!

Our waitress practically threw our meals at us and asked if we needed anything. Still recover-

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Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Carmel International Arts Festival

By Cindy Roberts-Greiner For Current in Westfield International Foods, creative displays from new & renowned artists, cultural entertainment and free admission are a few highlights this year at the 13th Annual Carmel International Arts Festival which will take place on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26th in the downtown Carmel Arts & Design District.

This year’s event continues its long standing tradition of promoting cultural enrichment through a “Celebration of The Arts”. The Carmel International Arts Festival brings together 144 juried artists displaying their works in a variety of art media including: fiber/mixed 2D, photography, oil/acrylic, watercolor, ceramics, 2D traditional, printmaking, jewelry, wood and 3D traditional. Participating artists have been selected through a jury process based on the quality and originality of their work.

In addition to artist’s booths, the Festival will feature multi-cultural entertainment on two stages, international foods, sidewalk café dining in the Arts & Design District, “Young-at-Art” interactive displays and artwork from emerging artists at Carmel High School and University High School.

The festival will commence with the Chinese Dragon Dance Team performing on the Range Line Street Stage. Free entertainment will continue on both the Range Line Street Stage and on the 3rd Street Stage throughout the weekend presenting jazz musicians, banjo players, rock bands, guitarists, ballet dancers, cloggers, Minyo dancers, and more.

Mark the dates on your calendar to “Celebrate the Arts” at the Carmel International Arts Festival September 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit www.carmelartsfestival.org.

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Remembering good times Family members, ex-campers recall the adventures and impact of Westfield’s Acorn Farm Camp

By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield A 40-acre plot in Westfield once was home to the nation’s first-ever day camp, and a recently published book aims to give new life to its long history and the childhood memories belonging to the more than 15,000 area campers who remember it fondly.

Becky Bowles is the granddaughter of Herb and Dee Sweet, who founded Acorn Farm Camp in 1933. Bowles, with her mother Jill Sweet Mead and aunt Judee Sweet, have written “Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow: The Story of Herb and Dee Sweet and Acorn Farm Camp.” Thanks to her grandfather’s interest in recordkeeping, Browles said it took only nine months to put Herb’s charisma and personality and the camp’s success story into words.

With little more than an old station wagon, a lot of land and a new idea, Herb and Dee started Acorn Farm Camp during the height of the Great Depression. Not only was this camp the first of its kind, but its registration was not free, meaning families would have to pay for the summer activity at a time when there was little money to spare. Still, the camp quickly grew under the couple’s direction. Acorn’s first summer session only had eight campers, but in its later years the Sweet’s property saw up to 160 children each day. While the first groups of campers could all fit into one station wagon, eventually three full school buses were needed to bring them all up to Westfield each day.

“In spite of the fact that there wasn’t a lake, it didn’t have mountains or sailing, it worked for 45 years because of Herb’s personality,” said Mic Mead. “I don’t know of another camp that had someone like that.”

Mead spent two years as a camper and later returned as a counselor. He officially became part of the Sweet family 18 years ago with his

about the book “Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow: The Story of Herb and Dee Sweet and Acorn Farm Camp” was published by Westfield-based Hawthorne Publishing. Copies are available for $25 on the company’s Web site, www. hawthornepub.com, and in the antique store at Acorn Farm. A book signing will be held September 18 and 19 at the farm from 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

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Preserving the memories The building that housed the first store on S.R. 32 in Westfield sits on the Acorn Farm property. During the camp years, the building was used as a tool to teach children about local history. Now, the building is being converted into an Acorn Farm Camp museum. It will hold trophies presented to campers throughout the years, records in various camp challenges, numerous items used and created at camp and much more.

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Becky Bowles (front) is the granddaughter of Herb and Dee Sweet, who founded Acorn Farm Camp in 1933. Bowles, with her mother Jill Sweet Mead and aunt Judee Sweet, have written “Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow: The Story of Herb and Dee Sweet and Acorn Farm Camp.”

marriage to Jill, but he claims in the book that Herb was his lifelong mentor. The two shared a common interest in nature but Mead said he was always impressed by Herb’s leadership and teaching methods.

Jill agreed, adding that her father’s charisma allowed him to reach children in a way that other adults couldn’t.

“He had the personality to do anything,” she said. “He could hold a pine cone up in front of a group of kids and they’d all be fascinated by what he had to say.”

Acorn Farm Camp was strictly for children ages 5 to 12, and Bowles said that was another of her grandparents’ innovative ideas. She said Herb realized that kids in this age range had very few options for summer activities. The couple took on the challenge of entertaining these younger children while teaching them a series of valuable lessons.

“This wasn’t daycare,” Mead said. “Some parents may have sent their kids here to get them out of the house, but this was real activities.

And you learned something.”

The book details how Herb and his counselors encouraged campers to take pleasure in

being outdoors and developed their interests in nature and science. Herb accomplished this by having his campers get their hands dirty – literally. They built dams in creeks to pool water, fished for crawdads, built fires and even inspected insects.

That hands-on learning, coupled with the constant exposure to Herb’s leadership and teaching played a part in many campers going on to successful careers in their adult years.

Mead, for example, started a number of successful business in California. Later, he served on the Westfield Town Council from 2000 to 2003. Others went on to become professors, writers, or successful in other fields.

The property’s trees are now fully grown and two smaller buildings no longer are standing, but Acorn Farm looks almost identical to the site shown in pictures taken 50 years ago. The site so strongly resembles its appearance during the camp days that, when former campers return, they can’t help but remember the good times spent there years ago.

“For many of them, by the time they drive up they’re in tears,” Jill said. “All of their childhood memories come back.”

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Baseball takes the stage at Carmel Community Playhouse

By Brandon Bowman Current in Westfield Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third” will begin a three-week run at the Carmel Community Playhouse in Clay Terrace on September 3.

The play revolves around two parents coaching their sons’ baseball team. Like a modern day Odd Couple, one of the coaches, Don, is an experienced baseball coach, while the other, Michael, only wants the kids to have a good time.

“With differing views on parenting, the true meaning of success and about male relationships as they develop in the sporting world...or perhaps as they unravel,” director Don Farrel said.

“Rounding Third” contains a small amount of adult language, but Farrel said it’s nothing too extreme. “I’d say it’s more of a PG rated kind of language,” he said. Farrell described the play as six scenes, a representation the six innings that take place in a youth league baseball game.

Roger Ortman and Nick Carpenter play the coaches in the production. Both men make their Actors Theatre of Indiana debut, but had performed together in The Phoenix’s production of “Take Me Out” which was also about baseball.

Farrel said the first week of rehearsals have been great. “Roger and Nick are such talented actors. They really make everything very easy for me, because they are so good at what they do,” Farrel said.

“Rounding Third” opens on September 3 and performances run Wednesday through

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Roger Ortman and Nick Carpenter star in Actors Theatre of Indiana's 'Rounding Third' as two baseball coaches with oppositive philosophies.

Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.

Tickets are $32 and special rates are available for seniors, students, and groups. Wednesday

and Thursday performances are only $20 to celebrate all baseball fans. For reservations call (317) 669-7983 or visit www.actorstheatreofindiana.org.

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manic botanic What: Works by four contemporary artists: David Morrison, Annette Davidek, Georgia Marsh and Jane Hammond.

When: September 1 through October 2. Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Where: Garvey Simon Art Access, 27 E. Main Street, Carmel Arts & Design District Info: www.gsartaccess.com Details: From quirky and cartoon-like botanical collages to hyper-realist drawings of leaves, colorful organic abstractions to black and white linear etchings, each of the four artists in this exhibit are exploring elements of nature and plant life in a variety of exceptional ways.

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Greek sauce makes lamb chops a really cool dish RECIPES

By Molly Herner When it’s warm outside I love to serve a hearty meat like roasted lamb with a cool sauce. Tzaziki with lamb is one of my favorite combos.

Tzaziki (pronounced za-DZEE-kee) is traditionally a Middle Eastern yogurt sauce with cucumbers, garlic and a bit of lemon. As a condiment it is commonly associated with Greek food, and is often served with plain or toasted pita bread, stuffed grape leaves and salads. It is also a staple for gyros.

This sauce is also great on roasted meats.

When serving pour a bit of the sauce over the chops, and have small bowls for dipping during the meal.

Enjoy this with a light Grecian red wine or a Pinot Noir Molly Herner, is the baker/pastry chef at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano. You may email her at odette05@aol.com.

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Where do you like to eat?“I like to eat at Jimmy B’s. “ What do you like to eat at Jimmy B’s? “Really, all the food is good.”

What do you like about Jimmy B’s? “Everyone knows my name here.

When you’re new everyone gives you strange looks. It’s like ‘Cheers.’”

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“It has been amazing since we opened. On the first day, everyone hit the store at once,” owner Ash Boutros said.

Carmel Burgers serves 100 percent Angus beef gourmet burgers and ice cream.

“We’re not like other hamburger places where the patties are thin. These are thick burgers,” Boutros said.

The stuffed burgers at Carmel Burgers have been a real popular choice since opening this summer.

“We got lots of variety here, and next month we’re going to start selling beer here. I think everyone is real excited about that,” Boutros said.

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Rosemary Roasted Lamb Chops with Tzaziki Sauce Ingredients • Lamb chops • Dried rosemary • Garlic • Lemon • Greek style plain yogurt • cucumber • Salt and pepper • Olive oil Instructions 1. Put chops in a roasting pan and drizzle them with olive oil.

2. Sprinkle them liberally with salt, pepper and dried rosemary.

3. Set oven at 375 degrees and roast the chops for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. If you like them medium rare, roast them for a little less time.

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DIRTY MARY Ingredients: • 4 ounce(s) Stirrings Bloody Mary Cocktail Mixer

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4. For the Tzaziki sauce empty a pint container of plain Greek-style yogurt and place it over a paper towel or two in a big bowl. Let the yogurt drain for a half hour or so.

5. Slice a cucumber long ways and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Peel each half of the cucumber and grate them with a medium grade cheese grater. You can also dice the cucumber, but I like a thin grate.

6. Place the cucumber in a few paper towels and sprinkle them with salt. Squeeze the cucumber for a bit to release the water from them.

7. Mix the cucumber, yogurt, the juice of half a lemon and a clove of finely minced garlic.

Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. If you let the sauce sit in the fridge for a day or so, the flavors will meld together and intensify.

• 1 1/2 ounce(s) Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka • 1 tablespoon(s) Stirrings Dirty Martini • 1 cup(s) ice Directions: In a cocktail shaker, combine Stirrings Bloody Mary Mixer, Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, Stirrings Dirty Martini, and plenty of ice.

Shake, strain, and pour into a cocktail glass.

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Karl Rove comes to Carmel 1. Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove made an appearance in Carmel with other guests at the home of Ersal and Izabela Ozdemir, pictured with Rove in frame 2 3. Rove chats with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard 4. Rove with Terry and Carolyn Anker 5. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and Rove

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THEATRE Church Basement Ladies

Because of high demand, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has extended its run of “Church Basement” ladies through September 4. The show celebrates the church basement kitchen and the dedicated women who work there. Four devoted women do their best to organize food, fend off potential disasters, debate recipes, keep the pastor on due course and try to solve the problems of their changing rural Minnesota church in 1964.

Tickets range from $35 to $58 and include dinner. Visit www.beefandboards.com for tickets and details.

Over the River and through the Woods

Westfield Playhouse will present the family comedy “Over the River and Through the Woods” by Joe DiPietro August 27 through September 12. The curtain time for Friday and Saturday performances is 7.30 pm, and Sunday matinees begin at 2.30 pm. For details or reservations call 896-2707.

‘Rounding Third’

What happens when you take two coaches with opposing philosophies and stick them together running their sons' team? You've got a recipe for bad baseball - and great comedy! Macho baseball buff Don is the experienced coach of the Little League team of which his son is the star. Performances run Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. “Rounding Third” Sept. 3 with performances through Sept. 26 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. Ste 140 in Carmel.

THEATRE When the Dead Cry

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will present the Midwest Premiere of When the Dead Cry (Cuando Los Muertos Lloran). Conceived and written by former IPS Superintendent Dr. Esperanza Zendejas, this multi-media one-woman show is brought to life through narration, photos, video and both live and recorded music. Opening night is September 23, and four performances will take place that weekend. Tickets range between $15 and $25.

For more information visit www.phoenixtheatre.org.

COMEDY Comedy at Morty’s

The following headlining acts will be coming to Morty’s Comedy Joint beginning this week: September 2 – 5 headliner: Cathy Ladman Cathy Ladman Thursday 8 p.m.: Tickets are $12. Friday 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.: Tickets are $15. Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.: Tickets are $15 Sunday 9 p.m.: Tickets are $12

LIVE MUSIC HCAA’s ‘Critters’

Hamilton County Artists’ Association will present its second-annual “Critters” show at the Hamilton County Art Center’s Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth Street, Noblesville, from September 2 to October 29. An open house will be held September 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Call 776-2278 for details.

LIVE MUSIC Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.

Sept. 3 – Jai Baker Sept. 4 – The Bishops

Noble Coffee and Tea Co.

The following musical acts will be playing at 7 p.m. at Noble Coffee and Tea Co., 933 Logan St., Noblesville.

For more information, call (317) 773-0339.

Sept. 2 – Michael Hurt and the Haunted Hearts. $10 and $5.

Sept. 23 – Traveler’s Dream, $10 and $5.

Symphony on the Prairie

The following musical acts will be playing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Conner Prarie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Advance tickets are $21 for adults and $10 for age 2-12 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre at (317) 639-4300, online at IndianapolisSymphony.org , and at all Marsh Supermarket and O’Malia’s locations. Adult tickets are $26 at the gate.

Sept. 2-3 – “The Music of Buddy Holly & Friends” with John Mueller, who starred as Buddy Holly in the national tour of the Broadway musical The Buddy Holly Story, joins Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper’s son, Jay Richardson.

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 Saturday 10 am–6pm Sunday 10 am–5 pm

Main Street in the Carmel Arts & Design District FREE ADMISSION • ENTERTAINMENT ON 2 STAGES This Arts Festival brings together 144 juried artists, competing for top honors in their media fields with works in Fiber/Mixed 2D, Photography, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Ceramics, 2D Traditional, Printmaking, Jewelry, Wood and 3D Traditional.

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What can you do to refresh your home?

INTERIORS

By Vicky Earley Do learn your true style and remain true to it. Knowing what you really love, not what you are told to love is the only insurance that your decorating will endure. Keep a file of great decorating ideas from magazines and look for the common denominator.

Do fall utterly and totally in love with something. It could be a fabric, an area rug, or art. The item should embody both the color scheme of the room as well as the style and mood you hope to create.

Do relax when it comes to mixing woods and metals. Look at the goal as flow with families of color and texture rather than dead-on matching.

Do dress your floors. Nothing anchors a space, creates interest, and cozies up a room like an area rug. You can create conversational groupings in your living room easily by just adding a rug or two. If you’re feeling daring, layer area rugs for a mix-and-match look that’s fun, easy, and dramatic.

Do dress the walls with something other than prints poorly framed. Wall art can run the gamut in cost. Look at items that are not typically placed on the wall. Fabrics, architectural salvage, and china collections are just a few items that can provide options beyond the expected.

Do purchase investment pieces first such as upholstered furnishings, rugs, and draperies. Good design is like a game of chess so these are the pieces that will dictate future design decisions.

Do use the principle of repetition when planning shapes, colors, fabrics, and patterns. One silver accent in a room may look like an afterthought but three silver elements of differing size and texture will contribute to the overall effect.

Do purge your home of dated light fixtures.

Nothing says 1986 like a bright brass chandelier.

Do have the courage to rid your home of decorating mistake. Bad choices do not improve with time.

Do construct a color scheme from an inspiration that you love. First find a print fabric or rug with all of the colors that make your heart sing and then edit out, repaint, or recover items that don’t fit with the plan.

Do appoint your home appropriate to the quality of the structure. Furnishing a home that is beautifully built with cheap furnishings ends up as a cheap looking house, and this will have an impact on eventual resale.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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Try to stop me

GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney Music is great. I love music. But much of it is also fraught with grammatical errors, some of which are really simple (Rolling Stones, “(Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”), and some of which are more subtle (Alanis Morrisette’s pseudo-ironies in “Ironic”). Some are widespread.

Take, for example, the confusion of try and for try to. Let’s look at some big-name musicians. The Eagles wanted to “Try and Love Again” while Bob Dylan decided to “Try and Catch the Wind.” And let’s not forget Barry White’s plea, “Baby, We Better Try and Get it Together.”

It wouldn’t surprise me at all if few readers were aware of the difference. One of the reasons that the issue is so widespread is that try and is a generally accepted substitution for try to in informal speech. Most grammar and style manuals will note that try and should never be used in formal writing of any type, but few take any sort of strong stance against its use outside of formal prose.

I’m taking that stand. My problem with try and is that it separates the verb try from whatever it is that you or whomever else is trying to do. Yes, I realize that and is a coordinating conjunction used to connect things, but in this case it makes more of a separation than a connection

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by making the verbs separate in meaning. It shifts the meaning of the verbal phrase slightly.

In some cases, this could be acceptable. For example, if I really want my daughter to succeed in learning to ride her bike without training wheels, I might tell her, “I want you to try and succeed.”

I don’t want her to fail, so I avoid the try-to-succeed construction because it indicates the distinct possibility of failure. By using and, I separate the actions of trying and succeeding thereby indicating that I want her to do both rather than merely making an attempt at success.

But in most cases, that narrow distinction of meaning isn’t present. What the speaker really means is try to. When you use the try-to construction, it connects the two verbs via the preposition to. That connection, in my mind, is really important because the trying and the other verb should be connected.

So while it may technically be okay for the Eagles, Bob Dylan, and Barry White to stick with their try-and constructions, I would still much prefer that they try to love again, try to catch the wind, and try to get it together.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

No one likes a quitter PARENTING

By Becky Kapsalis No one likes a quitter! How many times have you heard this as a child and how many times have you said this to your children?

Have you ever wondered what effect this statement has on your child? Do you remember how it made you feel?

Research has shown that when we box our kids into signing up for something that they “think” they want to try, and then discover they really don’t like it, a power struggle becomes inevitable. Often times, we parents suggest our kids sign up for something because we believe they will like it. When the child displays no interest we can become defiant and more determined to teach them “what’s good for them” and tell them “you will not quit”.

Today, research suggests the “don’t be a quitter” message often produces negative results. More often than not, children who are coerced into sticking out their commitments are reluctant to start new things. They learn it’s easier to not start something than it is to quit.

I do believe that children need to learn that there are things that they cannot give up on: school, homework, chores, themselves. But when it comes to extra curricular activities, there is an alternative parenting approach that can, on the part of the child, satisfy both the desire to try new things and their willingness to stay with what they’ve signed onto.

This approach allows a trial period for the child and encourages accountability for the decision. You’re communication might be something like this: “If you want to sign up for (the event) that’s fine, but it costs money to sign you up. So if you decide you don’t want to continue before the season ends, you will have to work out the difference in the registration/uniform fees by paying us back from your allowance or doing more chores until the debt is paid.”

Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@indyparenthelp.com

When we box our kids into signing up for something that they 'think' they want to try, and then discover they really don’t like it, a power struggle becomes inevitable.

» Ghost and Goblins walk and health fair – The Carmel Clay Education Foundation will present its second-annual Ghost & Goblins 5k Run/2K Walk and Wellness Fair October 30 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Carmel High School cafeteria. This event benefits education grants for Carmel Clay Schools. Registration fees for the run/walk range from $10 to $25 and free parking is available at CHS. Visit www.kenlongassoc.com to register. » Education spending trends higher – U.S. families are scrambling to pay for the ever-rising cost of their children's college educations, a new survey shows. Families said their spending for education rose 24 percent, on average, to $24,907 during the 2009-10 school year.

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Even more so than last year: A study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks recruitment data, shows a 1.7% decline in the salaries offered for entry-level positions when compared with this time last year. The Class of 2010 can expect an average offer of $47,673.

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DISPATCHES » Feed fixed dogs less – Give fixed dogs less food than their all-natural kin, says Susan Lauten of Pet Nutrition Consulting.

"Spaying or neutering can cut calorie needs by up to 30 percent," says Lauten. "The loss of sex hormones causes a reduction in activity, a reduction in muscle mass and a loss of instinctual drive to reproduce."

-www.pawnation.com » Dog expo – On September 6 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Monon Community Center Waterpark & Central Park will combine two of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation’s largest dog events into one. CCPR has partnered with the Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic to offer Vaccines for both dogs and cats. There will also be local vendors and pets available for adoption. Visit www.lowcostclinic.org for the full-itemized list of prices. Then, bring your pooch for a dip in the pool.

Dogs must be on a leash until they have entered the water, and the fee is $6 per dog.

The fee for vaccinations are dependent upon personal needs of each pet and are set by the clinic. » Do dark cats cause more allergies? – A small study in 2000 found that cats with dark-colored fur are more likely to set off an allergic reaction in their owners, but the conclusion wasn’t completely clear.

A later study found no effect of fur color on allergies but that hasn’t stopped the questioning. Scientists in New York are now planning a larger study to provide a definitive answer. Scientists have already proven, however, that male cats produce more allergens than females.

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The black cat and dog problem PETS

By Dr. Gregory Magnusson It’s come to my attention that black dogs and cats in shelters are often overlooked by prospective pet owners.

This all came about because I wanted to take a photo of our all-black cat, Motor, for an art piece that was being made for Leo’s Pet Care. I looked back through over two years of photographs of our beautiful big black beast, and found NO good photos. In every shot, you can barely make out his ruggedly handsome face. What’s up with that?

A quick online search revealed that I’m not alone having trouble photographing my black cat. The shocking thing I found, though, is that this seemly insignificant issue can mean life or death to a pet.

Apparently the issue is that black pets get passed over for flashier, prettier pets, at shelters and in online photographs on adoption websites. Some pets otherwise bursting with personality are labeled plain or ordinary in the public perception if they are not brightly colored.

Some people even feel that black pets are more aggressive. My personal experience does not support this. My all-black Border Collie/ Lab Mix dog Sophie is as friendly as they come (after she gets to know you, of course).

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On websites that list animals up for adoption, bad photographs can result in a perfectly wonderful pet being ignored altogether.

Do your neighborhood shelter a favor, and make a special effort to look twice at any black pet you might be considering for adoption.

Oh, and how would I recommend photographing a black pet, after all this? Still haven’t a clue. I’m a veterinarian, not a photographer. I caught a lucky sunbeam for Motor’s picture is all.

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He is currently in a foster home so if you would like to meet him, please contact the animal programs staff to schedule a time at animalprograms@hamiltonhumane.com or 774-1263.

Dr. Magnusson, a practicing veterinaria for the last decade, is now the owner of Leo’s Pet Care, as new veterinary hospital located at 106th and College.

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Smokey is a four-year-old male fawn and white Boxer mix. Smokey is a very handsome boy who is neutered and knows the command sit. He was surrendered to the shelter by his owner because they could no longer afford to care for him. Smokey is a little reserved when first meeting someone, but it doesn’t take long for him to warm up to people. He needs a home where he can be the only dog and he is best suited in a home with a fenced-in backyard so he can roam and play safely with children.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com

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DISPATCHES » Community named finalist – Community Health Network was recognized as a finalist for the 2010 Healthiest Employers awards program. Community was awarded finalist in the 5,000 + employees category and was the only health care employer to be recognized in this category. This is the second consecutive year that Community has been honored as a finalist, winning Healthiest Employer in the same category last year. » IPCA members help fund Riley programs – The Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (IPCA) and 16 member companies banded together this summer to ensure that 25 medical specialty programs at Riley Hospital for Children can continue to operate. In five years, employees have helped raise more than $453,000; 350 IPCA member locations sold paper icons featuring the Riley red wagon for $1. Every dollar will help Indiana’s ill and injured children. » Busby teams with IUPUI – Busby Eye Care announced a new partnership with IUPUI Athletics to become its official sports vision provider. The ultimate goal of a sports vision program is improved visual performance resulting in enhanced athletic performance. Busby’s work will start with the IUPUI softball team at the beginning of September and will last 12 weeks. » Massage for the Cure – On September 14, Massage Envy will team up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help win the fight against breast cancer by hosting Massage for the Cure. Massage Envy centers will offer $49 one-hour therapeutic massage sessions, with $15 from each massage being donated directly to the Indianapolis affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Additional donations AGENT NAME will also be accepted. Appointments for Address can be made at www.MassageEnvy.com.

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The many benefits of Coenzyme Q10 NUTRITION

By Laura Marenco Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is in the energy producing mitochondria of every cell and plays a key role in energy production, helping drive everything from muscle contraction to the production of protein. CoQ10 also functions as a naturally produced antioxidant that removes free radicals preventing damage to healthy cells.

Due to its ability to improve cellular energy production and free-radical scavenging, CoQ10 has shown potential benefits to our health from preventing heart disease to fighting cancer.

One important clinical study showed that people who received daily CoQ10 supplements within three days of a heart attack were significantly less likely to experience subsequent heart attacks and chest pain. These same patients were less likely to die of heart disease than those who did not receive the supplements.

Several clinical studies suggest that CoQ10 may also lower blood pressure given three months of consistent supplementation. Researchers concluded that CoQ10 has the potential to lower systolic blood pressure by up to 17 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and diastolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg, without significant side effects.

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Studies of women with breast cancer suggest that CoQ10 (in addition to conventional treatment and a proper nutritional regimen) may shrink tumors, reduce pain, and cause partial remission in some individuals. In addition to CoQ10, the studies also included the antioxidants Vitamins C, E, and Selenium.

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It’s just about time for that fall ‘house cleaning’ HEALTH

By Carol Rossetti, N.D. As the season begins to change it’s time to think about what I recommend at each of the four season changes – a whole body cleansing.

Of the 70,000 chemicals being used commercially in the United States, the EPA considers about 65,000 of them to be potentially hazardous to your health.

With chemicals combined with nutrition deficiencies caused by consuming refined and processed foods your detoxification system becomes overwhelmed.

While cleansing is not a cure-all, you may be amazed at how many minor aches and pains, chronic health problems, and even emotional problems diminish or may even disappear.

Toxins are fat soluble substances and must be broken down into water soluble so the body can flush them. Supplementing with antioxidants will help the body to do a more efficient job.

Antioxidants deactivate free radicals.

The second part of the detoxification process is to help the body inactivate or neutralize the

toxins and help in elimination. Enzymes help this process. Protease Plus taken between meals helps the body to get rid of “old” stuff.

Targeted cleansing can dramatically improve your health. Muscle tension, back and leg pain, weakened bones and joints indicate overburdened kidneys. Liver cleansing, lymphatic cleansing, or a gallbladder flush can be helpful.

Cleanse yourself of toxic emotions, too. Anger, hatred, resentment, greed, and other emotional states based in fear and negativity are just as toxic to you as pesticides and heavy metals. People tend to ignore them until the poison has caused its damage. These toxins defile your body from within – the ones that arise from the heart.

Make fall and each new season a time to take a look at your physical and emotional health and clean house.

Noblesville resident Carol Rossetti, N.D. is a Naturopathic Doctor with Wellness By Nature. She can be reached at (317) 773-1612 or visit www.wellnessbynature.com.

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The right nest COMMENTARY

By David Cain No matter what time of day or night, the story of “The Best Nest� by P.D Eastman, is always a crowd pleaser at my house. It’s the tragic tale of a happy Mr. Bird, who is proud of his house, though his wife, Mrs. Bird, doesn’t like it. Mr. Bird sings a happy tune that promotes his nest as the best, only to have Mrs. Bird smack him down.

As you’d expect the story to go, they end up moving. While searching the town looking for a better nest, they are continually confronted with struggles as they find other occupants in each of their “would be� homes. Despite the challenges, the bird couple keeps looking and finally they discover the best spot for a nest, according to Mrs. Bird of course, which happens to be the attic of a church. But the church has a bell and it sends Mrs. Bird fleeing. As expected, Mr. Bird is in his own world busy chirping about the best nest because he’s just so pleased with his nest.

Mr. Bird begins to think the worst when Mrs. Bird doesn’t come home. He believes she’s been eaten; he can’t find her. Now, I’m no children’s book author, but what is Mrs. Bird thinking?

She just leaves without saying a word? Not even a simple, “Let’s get out of here, this attic has bells!� No, she just flies off. Maybe that’s how

birds act, but I find Mrs. Bird’s reaction more like what I’d expect from a squirrel.

The distraught Mr. Bird keeps looking for her and crashes into his old home during a storm.

When inside, he finds Mrs. Bird. He says, “You? Here?� Probably not what I would have said to Mrs. Bird, but after all, they are birds.

Despite the Mrs. Bird drama, my little girls love the book. They love the idea of a “best nest�. So each week we trek to the nearby park and attempt to build the best nest for our local birds. No one occupies these masterpieces, but I’m not surprised, we are building nest showpieces, not functional dwellings. After all, that’s what most Mrs. Birds want.

I’ve been spending some considerable time thinking about how my business builds nests.

Are they the best? Are they showpieces or functional for whatever bird is buying them? Are we constantly understanding and recognizing that “the best nest� is a relative term? After all I’ve learned that one man’s best nest, might be another woman’s starter nest.

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I think we need to ask who pays for it. Realistically, I don’t think it would be as accessible to everyone, but any use of technology is a great thing.

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The Carriage House is filled with furniture and wares Jourdan, Miller and downsizing consultant Sue Roudebush pick up on their travels to flea markets, auctions, estate sales, and out of town antiques shops.

Roudebush has a theory of “buy low, sell low, especially in this economy. It’s important to keep the merchandise moving and fresh,” she explains, “so there is always something new when customers come in.” Adds, Jourdan, “The seeking and finding, and inspiring, are what drives us.”

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By Shawn Miller The Allanté was Cadillac’s first post-war venture into the ultra-luxury roadster market.

It was produced from 1987 until 1993, with roughly 21,000 models built over its seven-year production run. The Allanté’s production was planned at 6,000 units per year, however, sales figures show Cadillac only built about half of that amount.

Originally designed under the code name “Callisto,” the Allanté was intended to restore Cadillac to its position as a premium luxury automobile builder. Allanté’s direct competitor was the Mercedes Benz SL and the Jaguar XJS. The body of the Allanté was designed and built in Italy by legendary coachbuilder Pininfarina.

The completed bodies were shipped 3,300 miles in specially equipped 747s, 56 at a time, to Cadillac’s Detroit plant. The bodies were then mated to the chassis. This led to a few interesting nicknames, such as “The Flying Italian Cadillac” and “The world’s longest assembly line.”

Cooperation between American auto companies and Italian coachbuilders has a long history and has produced some of the most desirable collector cars such as the Ghia-bodied Chryslers of the 50s. With this, one has the best of both worlds- European design and style with American performance, reliability and servicability.

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The Allanté was initially priced at $54,700, far above the price of any other contemporary Cadillac. The car’s front-wheel-drive powertrain was unique in its class, and brought the car in for serious criticism. Additionally, poor powerto-weight ratio in the early years also made the car perform sedately. This initial impression gave the Allanté an image of “all show, no go” from which it was never able to recover. Later models were available with the NorthStar V8, which silenced this criticism.

Prices of these cars have fallen drastically in recent years and have nowhere to go but up.

While Northstar equipped, low-mileage cream puffs can bring up to $20,000, it is pretty easy to find a decent Allanté for under $5,000.

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carries with it a higher maintenance requirement. The Northstar is a sophisticated quad cam modular V8 and needs rebuilt after only about 80,000 miles. The top mechanism in these cars is problematic and expensive to fix, so make sure it works prior to buying.

The Allanté is a beautiful car with classic Italian lines and a wonderfully appointed interior.

They fit every description of a collector car: limited production, high price point, advanced engineering, and nice styling.

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Although Facebook and LinkedIn are the biggies, recruiters suggest that companies investigate niche social networks that have cropped up to serve specific professionals or regions of the country, such as RecruitingBlogs.com and Minnesota Recruiters. Inc.com’s sister publication, Fast Company, now also operates a social network.

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It’s in the details: Adding the ‘wow factor’ to your basement BASEMENTS

By Randy Sorrell If amazing, wow and fantastic are words not used to describe your lower level (previously referred to as a basement) it likely has to do with the details or lack thereof. Of course, your lower level could still be naked and unfinished. Here’s a look at 3 low cost / high value customizations that work not only in your lower level, but other rooms as well.

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Especially in sunlight starved rooms, recessed ceiling lights are one of the most important elements for livability. Consider employing multiple, independent dimmer switches around the different living zones or work stations. That will allow one group of friends to enjoy the Indianapolis Colts game on the big screen, while others laugh at the bar or play a game of pool. The featured photo is evidence of the drama that suspended lights command, as do wall sconces.

For the brave and daring, creative thinking can result in interesting uses for colored rope lighting from romantic to eclectic.

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This simple nook was created for a specific piece of sculpture. A low watt hidden light highlights the area. The same construction principle can be employed for bookshelves or to display any collection.

Need to spruce up a stale area of your house?

Try employing a few of these details and introduce amazing, wow and fantastic into your description.

WALLS

What you choose do with your walls can really make the space flourish. Often, using color will be sufficient but for a really custom look, but consider also adding a faux texture or rich, authentic paneling to one or more of the walls. The project photo shows how multiple colors marry

up against real, easy to install panelized brick our team installed. A bank of wood paneled sliding doors installed on the same project separates a

massive storage area and affords the homeowner easy access to the hidden goodies. The doors were painted and art hung to increase its appeal.

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Don’t take DIY skills for ‘granite’ INTERIORS

By David Decker My friends Steve and Mel are Do-It-Yourself (DIY) enthusiasts.

They are self-taught in a variety of home improvement skills, love the work and satisfaction of creating something, are confident, and have the patience and perseverance to finish a project.

And they have understanding wives.

Yes, they are regular guys who love working on their homes, but also know when to call for professional help. There are limits to what projects they’ll undertake.

Steve stays off of his steeply sloped roof (for safety reasons), doesn’t cut into the exterior of his home (for warranty reasons), and in his latest project, a total kitchen remodel, happily made way for granite professionals to install the countertops.

Mel is confident with interior carpentry and yard projects, but has learned where his skills taper off. He spent bits of four summers bricking various parts of his yard, but notes, “I did all the foundations wrong. They looked great when they were finished, but now a couple of years later they’re starting to look, not so hot.”

Steve and Mel, like most DIYers, stick to fairly straight forward designs, obviously enjoy their projects, save a few bucks here and there, and don’t take success for granted. Sometimes

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Like Clint Eastwood’s character Dirty Harry said in “Magnum Force”, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” Steve and Mel know that.

Straight forward is just fine.

To really achieve a custom, trendy look requires the right design and selection process, and pulling it off is where it is wise to call for help.

Professionals can help a homeowner settle on their vision for what they ultimately want, and lay out the steps for where to start in making selections for styles, looks, textures, functions, fixtures, flooring, furnishings, plumbing, hardware and lighting.

When it comes to home improvements as a DIYer, the options are limitless.

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Just out of curiosity HUMOR

By Dick Wolfsie Liz Bowman loves the Indiana State Fair. That’s why she has gone more than 700 times—every single day of the Fair for 62 years. She’s not in the “Guinness World Records” book, but she’s going to be in my book, “Indiana Curiosities”, which I update every few years with the most unusual people I have met and places I have seen.

Liz arrives early in the morning, rain or shine, slips on a wristband allowing her unlimited rides around the grounds and hops on the first available tractor shuttle.

Everyone knows Liz and waves as she passes by.

She rides the Ferris wheel and the Tilt-a-Whirl. This year she even rode the mechanical bull. She stays at the fairgrounds all day. “The Fair gets bigger and better each year,” she says.

And she remembers them all. Liz reminisces about how the Fair has changed since the ‘50s. She points to a location like Pioneer Village and comments: “That used to be just farmland.” She says that a lot.

She’s an Indiana State Fair nut, but not a health nut. Lunch and dinner include most of the traditional delights: corn on the cob, Italian sausage and rib-eye sandwiches. “And I love that fried, greasy stuff,” she told me. Then, she sprints away to buy a funnel cake. So Liz will be in my new edition of “Indiana Curiosities”.

Bob Brown of Fishers, Indiana is another curious person. Here’s what Brown did for me: he showed me one of the most unusual collections I have ever seen. And I’ve seen my share: mousetraps, fire extinguishers, sugar packets, sprinkler heads, manhole covers…

Bob collects candy bars. Yes, a confection collection. Not just the wrappers, either: the entire candy bar. A self-admitted chocoholic, he confesses to often buying two so he can sample

one and frame one. “Candy takes you back to your childhood. Everyone who sees my collection leaves with a smile on his face.”

His assortment of treats spans about 25 years and all of the different 1,200 bars are displayed in shadow boxes. Each glass-enclosed frame has a couple dozen products. There’s no rhyme or reason regarding which bar goes into which case, as long as they fit perfectly into the 18by 12-inch rectangle. This requires moving the varioussized bars around, as though each piece were part of a jigsaw puzzle. It’s not an easy task for Bob, who has decorated his basement with 39 cases worth of confections. When he first started collecting, Bob’s wife didn’t mind the idea of candy as artwork. Hanging up bars was better than having them lying around.

Some of the candy bars have ingredients other than chocolate, like Tabasco sauce, bits of bacon, apple cider and chipotle peppers.

Many of the bars are limited editions, celebrating famous people like President Obama and legendary racecar driver Dale Earnhardt. There is even an Elvis Reese’s Cup. One bar is wrapped in a replica of an IRS form. “Take a Bite Out of Taxes,” proclaims the package.

Frequent trips to the supermarket allow Bob to forage for new products to build his collection. As word of his display has spread, wellmeaning people have been leaving chocolate bars in his mailbox, contributing to his collection. Combine this with the 90 degree heat in August, Bob Brown finds himself in a very sticky, but delicious situation.

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Texting is today’s Palmer Method HUMOR

By Mike Redmond By now we’ve all seen the report that says this year’s incoming college freshmen are unfamiliar with cursive writing.

Yep. The handwriting is on the wall for handwriting. Cursive, foiled again.

I find people have one of two reactions to this piece of alleged news: “Oh, for crying out loud,” or “So what?” Which reaction you get depends on the age of the reactor. Age 40 seems to be the median. Older than that, and they can’t believe what the world is coming to. Younger, and they can’t believe the old folks are getting their briefs in a bunch over something so inconsequential as handwriting.

As a card-carrying (AARP, library and pinochle) member of the “oh-for-crying-out-loud set”, I think I know why all of us grayhairs are reacting as we are: resentment.

Resentment, for all those hours in the classroom, making row upon row of loops on-lined paper with a Scripto cartridge pen that turned your fingertips a nice, necrotic blue; resentment for the cramp that would seize your hand at the 8,000th loop; resentment for the fact that no matter how many loops you made or how many

cramps you suffered, your handwriting was never good enough to satisfy your teacher, who insisted (despite all evidence to the contrary) that you, too, could form letters as perfect as the white ones printed on that green border above the blackboard.

Or maybe that was just me. All I know is I was awfully relieved when I learned to type.

For older members the pro-cursive crowd, the resentment runs even deeper, because they had to learn the Palmer method of handwriting, in which the writer actually uses his shoulder and upper arm to move the pen around the page. It makes for big, loopy handwriting that was all the rage until they discovered its dark secret.

You know how great-grandma has gotten sort of lopsided as she has gotten older? That drooping right shoulder is worn out. It’s the ticking time bomb of the Palmer method.

Kids, of course, don’t understand what the fuss is about. It’s handwriting, which they stopped using years ago. Pen and paper might as well be chisel and stone. They don’t write.

They text. The teachings of the Palmer method have been reduced to how fast one can type on a miniature keyboard using only the thumbs.

I text, too. But fossil that I am, I also carry a fountain pen. It forces me to slow down, to think about what I am saying, to form the words – and my thoughts – carefully.

Texting is just the opposite. Texting is blurting, usually expressed in some weirdly abbreviated mutation of English. Using cursive, with a real pen and real ink, is writing. Even with penmanship like mine, which caused more than one teacher to swear under her breath.

Why do you think they call it cursive?

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Is a world of ‘cool’ killing Christ?

The book was published this month.

SPIRITUALITY Thankfully, the book is not about how to be a

By Bob Walters Christian hipster. It is a look at the history, pros, “World” in the Biblical sense can mean very and cons of Christians trying to improve on the good, godly things, or very bad, evil things. look and work of Jesus Christ through the lens For example, in John 3:16 we are assured of “cool”.

God will save our world and us with it because Ah yes. “Cool.” McCracken provides an He created it, He loves us, and in faith we are intelligent conversation on how Christians try worth saving. to synergize their faith with the world of intel“God so loved the world that he gave his only lectual fashion, cultural trends, technology, and begotten son … ” marketing. All quantified with modern metrics, Great! The world is good.

But then, “In this world you will have trouble.” and a steaming café au lait on the side.

The history of the church has been riddled John 16:33 presents the world as a catch-all name for the bad stuff. Only God, in the person with heresies which were an expression of contemporary “cool.” Today, hipsters young and of Jesus Christ, can “overcome the world.” old walk out of churches, never to return. The Uh oh! The world is sin. church, you see, is too much like the world.

The Bible plainly credits God with all CreAnd eventually, the world will do something ation, and at the same time lays the root and God won’t do: go away. blame of all sin on “the world.” Any wonder why Serious Christians will appreciate the depth the Christian church has a hard time trying to and direction of McCracken’s conversation, figure out where it fits into the modern world? and I pray hipsters will learn that Jesus Christ The accomplished young magazine writer Brett McCracken (Christianity Today), has taken plays “cool” at a level unique in the history of mankind. a thought-provoking and entertaining stab at The world of Christ is a world worth seeing. sorting out the modern church world of fads Worldly cool won’t cut it. and fashions in his first book, “Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide”.

In an August Wall Street Journal article, he Bob Walters (www.believerbob. writes that the title is an acknowledgment of blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) learned of this book in an “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis. McCracken 13, 20101 Wall Street Journal recently finished writing “Hipster Christianity” at 7/30/09 5:18 PMAug.Page RareRoastBeefAd_CurrentCarmel.qxd article, written by the author. the Kilns, Lewis’s home near Oxford, England.

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Is it time to stop using Windows XP? TECHNOLOGY

By Gary Hubbard Despite the overwhelming praise of Windows 7 since its launch last year, globally Windows XP is still the dominant Microsoft operating system in use today.

This past January, the percentage of computers using Windows XP was 66 percent.

Windows 7 accounted for only 7.5 percent of operating systems. Only recently, according to NetMarketshare, has the newer system grown to 15 percent of the market.

The slow switch to Windows 7 is pretty obvious.

I generally adhere to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” position, but when it comes to using a ten-year-old operating system, I have a slightly different position.

Frankly, Windows 7 has proven to be such an improvement in performance and stability over both Windows XP & Vista, that at your next opportunity (generally when you buy your next computer) you should willingly and enthusiastically make the switch.

Windows XP was originally introduced in 2001, when surfing the Internet was much safer and most viruses were silly programs written by computer nerds with nothing else to do.

Today, exploiting computers running old software is a multibillion dollar industry for hackers and criminals. The longer you stick to the old operating systems, the more of a target your computer likely will become for these sophisticated operations.

Computer code as old as Windows XP is in a sense broken. It

lacks more modern developments to help protect you from the myriad of programs that focus on tricking the average computer owner into unknowingly installing malicious software or viruses, which can steal personal data and destroy your computer.

If you have a computer that is four years older or more, than upgrading to Windows 7 right away isn’t something that I would recommend, as you likely lack the processing power and memory needed for decent performance. But beware if it your computer is still running on Windows XP, as you’ll be more susceptible to viruses and malicious software.

To fight off viruses and hackers in computers that are older than four years, you’ll need to wait until you are ready to buy a new computer to get Windows 7, but make sure you diligently install every security update that Microsoft releases until then to protect your PC.

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