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Can Be a Fun Addition to Your Game of Golf For the most part, golfers play a regular stroke game of golf when on the golf course.

However, there are number of alternatives that can be fun to play with a group and these games, such as scramble, best ball or match play, can add excitement, fun and some competitiveness to the normal game of golf. In order to experiment with a new and fun game the next time you go to the golf course, you will need to learn some basic rules for scramble golf. Not only is this game fun, but it gives you a sense of belonging together since you and your teammate are able to combine your games and take advantage of the strengths from both players.

Scramble golf is suitable for children since it is simple to learn and can easily be understood by every golf player.

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Most golf tournaments for teams will also include a round of scramble golf and for that reason it is a good idea to become familiar with scramble golf rules.

The game of scramble golf is also great to choose if you want to play a quick round of golf and you want to save some time.

The regular components of golf are included in the scramble game of golf, but there are a few changes. For the most part the players will be teamed up into groups of two, however it is also possible to have teams of three players. All players in a team will have to hit a tee shot or a drive and then the team is able to go on to the best drive.

The best drive is the shot off the tee that has landed closest to the green area, but it can also be the ball that has the best position to make a good approach shot, such as those balls that land in the fairway.

The player whose ball was not chosen will then pick up the ball and put it back into play somewhere near to the chosen ball’s location. This goes on for the rest of the hole and the team with the best shot will have each player hit from the best location.

For the putting green the rules are the same and here each player is allowed to putt and now the best putt is chosen. The team’s overall score for the hole is equal to the number of strokes needed to complete the particular hole.

It is quickly noticed that the rules for scramble golf are suitable for golfers that have different abilities.

If you can hit good drive shots, for example, but you are not the best at putting on the green, then it is recommended to choose a teammate that is a better putter. This way it is possible to make the most out of your capabilities and you will increase the chances of getting a good score for a hole. Once you are familiar with the basic scramble golf rules, you can simply go to the golf course and have fun playing a new game with your friends.

“It is quickly noticed that the rules for scramble golf are suitable for golfers that have different abilities.”

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“They’re easy to find, won’t put a hole in your pocket, and don’t have a trace of any harmful chemicals.”

Everybody longs for that healthy glow, for sparkling eyes and shiny hair that bounces with every step. Millions of dollars are spent every year in beauty products to make skin that much clearer, wrinkles that less visible and lips pout that much more. And while there are cosmetics that do work, you shouldn’t underestimate the value of natural beauty products. Remedies that are available with nature. They’re easy to find, won’t put a hole in your pocket, and don’t have a trace of any harmful chemicals. Read on to see what gifts from nature can make you your most beautiful self.

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Lemon Juice • Lemon juice when used on your hair is an effective treatment for dandruff.

Its citrus property cleanses the hair. Squeeze a lemon onto your hair and massage into the scalp, and then wash it out using water and your preferred shampoo.

Coconut Oil • Coconut oil is used in several parts of the world as an aid to beautiful hair. It has enriching vitamins and nutrients that help your hair to grow long and lustrous. In addition, it also combats dandruff. Massage into the scalp before washing hair. If possible, do so a night Coconut Oil before, so the oil can soak in overnight.

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Combined with hazel, it is especially good for oily skin.

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Spinach • Spinach leaves are very, very healthy. There’s a reason why Popeye enjoyed spinach so much! It helps to make your body stronger, and more resistant to illnesses and ailments.

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by Nancy Roberts

Prisoners of Geography

by Tim Marshall When I was studying linguistics in college, one of the points that was made and that stuck with me was how isolation can create a unique language – or a branch of it that doesn’t evolve as much as varieties of it do

Tim Marshall that are spoken in more “open” geographic spaces.

Nothing surprising about that – but it’s one of those obvious insights you don’t even consider until it’s pointed out to you, and then you’re either convinced you always knew it, or you are amazed it didn’t occur to you long before.

There’s a bit of each of those moments, page after page, in this uniquely fascinating book.

My one regret is that the maps themselves, at least in the paperback edition, are not as detailed as I might wish, and that, due to the constraints of the book’s size, are cut off at inconvenient places – I see China, but I’d like to also see it set in the entirety of the Eastern Hemisphere, for example. Or show me Russia in relation to the Mediterranean Sea. But that’s a small complaint, as the simple solution is keep an atlas nearby to consult when a question arises.

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I have to admit to being, and always have been, a sucker for geography. I can happily pour over a map, simply fixing on place names, and what they tell me about the people who lived there and named these places were like – where they came from, what they did, the languages they spoke. Or marveling at how close –- or far apart – two landmarks are.

Now that Google Earth allows me to actually see the topography of a region, I can again, happily consume half a day just “touring” a region from the comfort of my home. I have “walked” to my grade school in Buffalo again, and drifted down the Seine in France, and found hidden parks and forests for a Sunday exploration simply by picking a direction from home and looking around on a map.

Marshall’s dive into geography is far more enlightened, and combines not just the mountains, rivers, deserts, and forests of ten major region/nations of Earth, but he examines the history, the people, the nation-building and trade, and importantly, the political forces at play across these regions.

Included are: Russia, China, The United States, Western Europe, Africa, The Middle East, India and Pakistan, Korea and Japan, Latin America, and The Arctic. The book was first published in 2015, and the version I own was published in a paperback edition in 2016, with some updates. What is truly instructive, I have found, is how prescient the author’s observations are in terms of, particularly, the Russian/Ukraine conflict, the forces behind it and the regional needs and histories that make such a conflict appear inevitable.

His chapter on the United States describes it not only in terms of its astounding resources and natural defenses, perfectly placed ports Topography of a region with Google Earth and built-in “highways” of water,

“These features shaped the people who inhabited them, limiting them or, alternately, giving them enormous advantages.”

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but also explains its growth and development in terms of the times.

He doesn’t attempt to “blame” any of the regions he explores, or excuse them, for when, how or by whom they were populated and developed. Rather, his argument is largely that the places existed, with their

“His chapter on the United States describes it not only in terms of its astounding resources and natural defenses, perfectly placed ports and built-in “highways” of water, but also explains its growth and development in terms of the times. ”

mountains, rivers, fertile plains, jungles and deserts – these features shaped the people who inhabited them, limiting them or, alternately, giving them enormous advantages.

They, the people, are indeed, “prisoners,” both happy and frustrated, of their geography.

Geography can be a dry subject from the standpoint of the writing, but I give Marshall high marks for the ease of his prose – it almost reads with an enthusiasm for his subject that carries the reader along with him, and certainly makes it easy to follow the story he’s laying out. I’d not hesitate to offer this book to a Junior High School class for enrichment, but it will be just as fascinating for a more sophisticated adult audience, both those who are already convinced geography is a fascinating subject, and those who (silly them!) never considered it of any use.

Given that he subtitles the book “Book One in the Politics of Place Series,” I discovered that Marshall has also written “A Flag Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of National Symbols,” and “The Age of Walls: How Barriers Between Nations are Changing Our World,” and finally “The Power of Geography: Ten Maps that Reveal the Future of Our World” (a sequel to “Prisoners of Geography”). And for the younger reader (or you, too) the illustrated “Prisoners of Geography, Illustrated Edition: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps.”

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by Bill McClellan

Greatness Syracuse New York has the finest Police Department in the Country. They are extremely elite and each individual is a professional of the finest order. SPD is a Police Force, that is highly skilled, brave, capable, compassionate, and with the ability to properly apply understanding and compassion. These requisites combined in an individual equal the finest we can be. To have an entire force with this kind of design, honors in the finest way, the founding documents of this finest land on earth. That we have evolved into systemic design and frigid attitudes that fail to guide this kind of greatness in a way that they move forward doing what they were meant to do is perhaps our greatest tragedy.

What if a Navy Seal Team or a Special Forces “A” team were sent on a mission where suffering and agony was rampant? And when they returned everything was the same as before? Nothing achieved. Would that not be a human tragedy and waste of the finest talents we have? Would you not expect them to come back with the problem excised and the people that were being persecuted rejoicing with renewed and real hope?

Would you not expect the purveyors of pure evil and human suffering to be removed in a way that they know not to return?

I am going to take a paragraph and explain why I think this way. I was born in 1946. I grew up among the finest warriors in history. WWII vets. Everything I learned, I learned from them. They had seen enough evil and dispassion. They had little patience for an attitude willing to offend or harm another to satisfy greed or exaggerated ego. They knew they were tough. But most of all had no desire to prove it. Our leaders have let the American pursuit of fairness and decency and quality die in Syracuse. And they go to work each day performing among that death. They tell themselves lies and manufacture excuses to allow those that my mentors fought and died for to suffer. Government lost track of the true hope of America. Simply put: Real Men that really walk tall, walk with understanding and compassion. In their presence violence damn well better have reason

Suffering must be stopped, not maintained that protects. And suffering must be stopped, not maintained. That is walking tall.

The design of my plan allows you to start small and to test and learn the truths I have brought forward. The evil in our town can be stopped. Begin in the first village described in the plan. Send in the finest that we can be. Remember the guidance of General Omar Bradley. “Amateurs talk Strategy, Professionals talk Logistics and Strategy.” That is why

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I wrote 53 City Department heads and sent them a copy of the plan. Each has a vital responsibility to the plan contributing their expertise wherever there is need. Before you begin, ask each department to study the plan and the area and develop plans and logistical capacities in their expertise that initially coincide with D Day. (Explained in the Plan). Ask each department to develop a maintenance plan erring on the side of progress, ensuring that achievements are honored and preserved. Once fixed, decline is no longer permissible, must be the thinking.

Realize the vital contribution of SPD. They will remove the toxicity and provide a village that can be revived. They will set the stage for the American way by being the American way. (Neighborhood esprit-décor and contributions explained in the plan) Allow SPD to resolve the problems that prevent progress with systems put in place to insure maintenance. All included in the plan.

“THE PLAN” can be found at (word on the street tablehopping.com). This brings you to my column. Scroll to Dec 2020 for part I. Then to Jan 2021 for part II and February 2021 for part III. This plan outlines what will unquestionably work to fix our town and save our people. At least 10 following columns cement workability describing each step and esprit de corps in greater length. If you read the first three you will have what you need to fix Syracuse. And believe me, the city is broken. When you read the plan, you will see how the city will be revitalized in every way. It will amaze you that we are not doing this.

Everything that is wrong with America and clearly in Syracuse is the systemic deformation that has given credence to these tragic quotes by former General of the Army Omar Nelson Bradley: “We’ve learned how to destroy, but not to create; how to waste, but not to build; how to kill men, but not how to save them; how to die, but seldom how to live.”

“It is to the United States that all free men look for the light and the hope of the world Unless we dedicate ourselves completely to this struggle, unless we combat hunger with food, fear with trust, suspicion with faith, fraud with justice – and threats with power, nations will surrender to the futility, the hopelessness, the panic on which wars feed.”

The systemic deformation I reference is “in place” design, that forces leaders to abandon the less fortunate. In order to please the variables that keep them in office they are required not to protect the less fortunate. Perhaps that sounds harsh. “Truth” we don’t want to hear often appears that way. It is the cold bloody cruel truth that is hard. Drive around the village described in my plan or any inner-city neighborhood and see what is harsh. Learn of the murders, rapes, assaults, robberies and addictions that go on unabated.

No one, so far gives a damn. Just drive down the street. You will find the results of humanity left to despair. The location of “The Village” can be found at “word on the street tablehopping.com” Scroll to “The Plan – Special Forces “Intelligence.” This is the January of 2021 article and is Part II to the three-part plan. The location and a map are provided.

Again, Part I is Dec 2020 and Part III is Feb 2021.

Just look at the societal cesspool in the village I describe in my plan. Once Government admits that the system holds them hostage, they can look for ways to do the right thing.

Usually, good caring people are involved in Politics. But they too often lack the elite esprit de corps that fights for human justice and causes right to prevail. That is what this has been about. To cause “right” and “human justice” to prevail. It has become standard accepted practice to defy the common good if it interferes with your career. The following

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comparison can be drawn on all politicians. Our Mayor for example, like all of us is looking ahead. For him Congress is definitely in the cards. He is forced to guard against moves that might displease the party, or his constituents, or that could brand him as a rebel, or too far left, or too far removed from contemporary, or someone that might rock the boat. It would be very difficult (but possible – you never know a real leader until the test is clear) to get a Politician on board with helping the poor, especially poor of mixed origins. A Systemic evil truth that defies everything we are we supposed to be.

Inner Cities are poor. Inner Cities are submerged in heroin addiction. Individual suffering in inner Cities is grave and rampant. It is where the need is greatest in our land and it is where power is designed to withhold care. And for generations anguish, pain, addiction, murder, rape and every kind of abuse of the young are part of life and individual tears and hopelessness reign. They are left alone where violence and drugs rule. And until the ideas I have shown you are adopted they will always suffer greatly.

For quite some time Syracuse has had the finest Police Department in the Country.

This effort clearly proves how this talent is not being applied correctly. If given direction these Cops would end upwards of 90% of the crime in these areas rather than maintain a status quo of ongoing decline. Protecting this achievement would require the same force. The Syracuse Police Department has a capability that is rarely found. It is full of extraordinary elite individuals. This uniquely elite Police Force developed over decades and was influenced by a leadership that knows how to lead. We have been fortunate. Apart from Stephanie Minor and the steady widespread evil that came with her, we have had excellent Mayors.

We have had professional and high achieving Police Chiefs.

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work with Mayors and Police Chiefs and one that has been recognized consistently by our citizens since January of 1992 and has served us since. This is the Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick. The DA understands right and wrong and how to convey this to others. He knows justice begins with an elite caring hero cop in a neighborhood and ends with fair compassionate disposition. He understands how a cop should think to be the finest. He understands that a rookie must be among the best to become one of the best.

This is much of the reason why we have a Police Force of the finest there is.

The problem is Politics.

We are embedded

“It has become standard accepted practice to defy the common good if it interferes with your career.”

with systemic inadequacies and poisoned by a system that literally requires you to go against what is right to succeed. Every leader in Syracuse knows I am right. They know my plan will work. Yet they deny.

Leadership needs to return to the thinking of the days when we understood the greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led.

In addition to failing to recognize this window that can save our City our leaders are wasting the finest Police Department in America. Sending them out every day to literally maintain crime. This when this Department among all others has the spirit, the elite expertise and the will to end an easy 90 % of crime in our neighborhoods and create the starting place for a new city, a real shining American City. An example and standard for all others to follow. On behalf of my brave friends that fought in Viet Nam and every Veteran that has given their very life to live free in the finest land on earth, I implore you hear them, to honor them. Fix this City. Begin.

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Logan’s Restaurant After a hard day of golf the best way to reward yourself is with an amazing dinner! If this sounds like the perfect day to you then you will want to head over to Logan’s Restaurant at Orchard Vali Golf Club. For those that don’t know Orchard Vali Golf Club and Logan’s Restaurant are located just a short and scenic drive to 4693 Route 20 in LaFayette. Now that spring has sprung (or is still springing) they want you to know that they are open! The current hours are Thursday through Saturday from 4pm to 9pm and on Sundays for brunch from 10am to 3pm. At Logan’s reservations are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. To book your reservations, including brunch for things like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day or just because, call (315) 677-3303.

You can find everything you might be looking for this summer right at Logan’s Restaurant at Orchard Vali Golf Club. First, golfing: they are an 18-hole, 5,800 yard, par 71 course that is open to the public, nestled amongst the rolling hills and apple orchards. Orchard Vali not only offers great golf, but also beautiful scenery. Second, Orchard Vali is the perfect location for all of your upcoming events. They offer a full-

service banquet facility serving weddings, corporate events, golf outings and other special events. They proudly offer beautiful indoor space in addition to the natural beauty of the golf course, making Orchard Vali the ideal place to book your dream wedding. With several room options they are also the perfect venue for your upcoming birthday, retirement, anniversary and corporate and holiday parties! Whether you are looking to book an event that’s large or small, formal or informal, the friendly and professional staff at Orchard Vali are happy to work with you to help you plan an event that will be truly memorable! Orchard Vali boasts three main event areas. The Main Banquet Room can seat up to 175 people but can also be combined with the two smaller rooms to accommodate up to 355. The Orchard Room that overlooks the golf course seats up to 80 and is perfect for smaller events. The Vali room is also available to accommodate up to 100 guests. We overheard a couple planning their Orchard Vali wedding while we were having dinner so if you are reading this then good luck you two!

Kyle and I headed out to Logan’s for a long overdue date night on a pleasant spring evening. We discussed how nice the drive was as we headed that way. When we arrived at Logan’s we immediately noticed how fresh and clean everything looked. It was clear that this restaurant had recently gotten a major face lift and it looked wonderful and relaxing. We were seated at a cozy table near a window with great views of the greens and overall beauty that this part of our community

“You can find everything you might be looking for this summer right at Logan’s Restaurant at Orchard Vali Golf Club.”

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radiates. We were greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable waitress, Brooke, who read us the nightly specials. She then brought us homemade focaccia bread and seasoned oil with a balsamic reduction for dipping while we eagerly looked over the menu and made our selections. We began our meal with Beer Battered Portabella’s, which are fried Portabella mushrooms dipped in homemade tempura beer batter and served with a Mexi-Ranch dip. These were an absolute delight and the texture of the portabella and the tempera was spectacular! We also tried the calamari, lightly breaded and tossed with cherry peppers and served with Marinara sauce and lemon aioli. We love calamari (which is why we order it everywhere) and the combination of calamari and cherry peppers is my absolute favorite. For dinners we both were excited to order steak. Kyle went with the Ribeye, an 18 oz. bone-in steak grilled to order with a side of the veggie of the day, baby carrots, and a loaded baked potato. It was perfectly cooked and had a delicious flavor. I decided on the Kansas City Strip Steak, a 18 oz. steak grilled to order with a side of the veggie of the day, baby carrots, and a

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loaded baked potato. I had mine topped with blue cheese and mushrooms. Every bite was incredible and I swear they were the best cooked carrots I had ever had. All in all we enjoy a spectacular meal and really enjoyed the view, especially as the sun was setting.

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experience back here in the states! I am also a bit of a foodie in addition to my love of craft beer and I sampled Belgian chocolates, Belgian fries (don’t call them French fries!) that are double fried and served with mayonnaise (SO good!!) or curry ketchup, Belgian waffles (dusted with a caramelized sugar, not served with syrup and held in your hand to eat!) and Glühwein (spiced hot wine, also very tasty).

by Kristin Merritt Beer really is synonymous with Bruges. There are breweries, beer bars and beer culture at every turn down its cobblestoned and canal-lined streets, and the vast array of beers to sample is enough to make even the most manliest of beerdrinkers giggle like a schoolgirl with delight. There are Trappist ales, Abbey ales, Belgian Dubbels, May’s article consists of another traveling tale brought to you by yours truly! Only this time we’re Tripels, and Quadrupels, Witbiers, Lambics, Flanders red, and Guezes. AND, if that weren’t embarking upon Bruges, Belgium. What brought enough, Bruges has its very own beer pipeline me to Bruges was the opportunity to visit one of running underneath the city streets pumping my best friends from high school, Laurel, as she approximately 4,000 liters of beer per hour. had married a Belgian man and was now living Church of Our Lady The 500-year-old De Halve Maan brewery, overseas. She and her husband Bram made sure located in the heart of the city, had logistical to cater to my beer-adventurer side and they certainly did not disappoint! I traveled there at the issues with being able to bottle their beer several years ago. Initially they had to utilize large tanker trucks from the brewery and transport the beer to their bottling tail-end of November 2019, just prior to Covid.

This 53.44 square mile-sized city is found in the facility approximately 3 kilometers away, and it began to be unsustainable. The northwestern part of the country and (according “simple solution” to expand their brewery was impossible due to the brewery being deemed part of the UNESCO World to a 2008 census) has a total population of Heritage Site, which preserves current 117,073 people with approximately 20,000 architecture and prohibits new living in the city center. The primary language is construction on these protected sites.

Dutch. It is a distinguished UNESCO World Heritage Site So, they sought an alternative solution. showcasing a vast amount of beautiful, well-preserved medieval architecture, including Inspired by construction workers laying the world’s second highest brick tower and building, the Church of Our Lady, with its cable and internet lines underneath brick spire reaching a height of 379.27 feet. Likely the most famous landmark in Bruges is the streets of the city, De Halve Maan’s the 13th-century Belfry of Bruges with its 47 bells rising up from the city center. Bruges is CEO Xavier Vanneste, began to ponder known for its handmade bobbin lace, chocolate, art from the likes of Hans Memling and whether he could run a beer pipeline!

Jan van Eyck, and of course, beer.

After 3 years of planning, 4.5 million The three of us traversed the city fully on foot during my full-day adventure in dollars, a successful crowdfunding Bruges. We viewed numerous paintings (I am a sucker for museums), Saints’ relics Beer culture down the canal-lined streets campaign and wading through all (including bones, skin, hair, and teeth!), saw a ceremony with a presumed vial of the the government red-tape, the dream Blood of Christ dating back to the time of the Crusades when it was bestowed upon became reality and today there are two high-density polyethylene beer pipelines, 3,276 a church in Bruges, visited the outdoor Christmas markets – even watching a massive group of small children losing their minds over a visit by Sinterklaas (the Belgian version of meters long, running underground from the brewery to the bottling plant.

One of the most unique places in Bruges is what I like to call the-never-ending-wallSanta Claus) and took in all the fairytale medieval architecture that we obviously can’t ever of-Belgian-beer, or as the locals simply call it, The Beer Wall. This 30-meter-long, glassencased wall is actually the main entrance to a beer bar and store called 2be. The wall contains 1,250 different bottles of beer, in alphabetical order, with their accompanying glassware. It is completely free to visit the wall. To note, glassware is VERY important when it comes to drinking different varieties of Belgian beers, and you will find that depending on what style/type of beer you order, the glasses will always be different shapes and sizes as each particular type of glass is utilized to highlight the different and unique aspects akin to the type of beer being sampled.

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patio along a section of the canals meandering through the city.

Our next stop was the Duvelorium! Everyone knows Duvel. We are able to get this Belgian brand beer right here at our local Wegmans, but the Duvelorium Grand Beer Café offers SO much more! The beer is fresher, tastier, with more and different selections than are available to us in the US, it also offers local and regional selections as well. It is the world’s ONLY Duvel-themed café and located in the beautiful Historium in Market Square at the city center. I ordered the Tripel D’Anvers, a Belgian Tripel, by Brouwerij De Koninck (Antwerp, Vlaanderen Belgium, 8% ABV), with a creamy mouthfeel, hints of caramel and biscuit from the malts, mixed with vanilla and herbs. We sat on the upper level, outdoor stone terrace of the Duvelorium that offered sweeping views of immediate city square and all of her beautiful architecture, along with prime visualization of the Belfry. It was perfection!

We ended our Bruges-day-out with a trip to Bierbrasserie Cambrinus. “Cambrinus” is noted to be The King of Beer in traditional folklore throughout Belgium and other European nations. Living up to its namesake, this tavern boasts a literal bound BOOK of over 400 beer choices to choose from! I initially settled on Framboise, a Lambic, by Oud Beersel (Beersel, Vlaanderen Belgium, 5% ABV) a pink-hued, raspberry brew aged in oak barrels. Reminiscent of a rosé wine on the nose and throughout, complex, tart, dry and just really lovely. The second beer I chose was Trappistes Rochefort 8, a Belgian Strong Dark Ale, by Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy (Rochefort, Wallonie Belgium, 9.2% ABV) an amber-colored ale with notes of several dark fruits, slightly spiced with an earthy base. Both accompanied my dinner and an exceptional dessert of Crème Brûlée made with the dark Abbey beer of Ename.

A simply fantastic dining experience!

The next day my friends decided to surprise me with a small excursion in the Glasses will always be various shapes countryside town of Vleteren, close to Bruges and on the way to Lille, France to catch my train to London. They brought me to Trappist Westvleteren, a 19th-century Saint-Sixtus Abbey, one of only six Belgian breweries (the others being Achel, Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, and Westmalle) that can use the name Trappist on their beers. The

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“Trappist beer” trademark is legally protected and can only be used if the production of the beer itself occurs within monastery walls under the direct supervision of monks. The proceeds of said beer are intended for the livelihood of the monks and for maintenance of the monastery. The remainder of the profits are then spent on development projects and works of charity.

At this brewery in particular, there are only 3 beers that the monks brew and they are not labeled on the glass bottles themselves: Westvleteren Blonde (5.8% ABV and noted by its green cap), Westvleteren 8 (a Belgian Dubbel at 8% ABV and noted by its blue cap), and Westvleteren 12 (a Belgian Quad at 10.2% ABV and noted by its yellow cap). The 8 and 12 are considered to have an extended shelf life and can be stored for several years. The beer is not sold to distributers or stores and sales are only extended to private consumers. One can only purchase a very limited amount of beer and only on specific days, and with a reservation! Not all Monks brew Trappist beers beer is offered on all days either, and you must pick up at the brewery (or have a Belgian address for them to ship beer to you, but the waiting list is currently several months long).

As well, they take down your vehicle information when you pick up beer at the monastery as there is a waiting period before you’re able to purchase again because they believe that everyone should be able to get a fair shake at purchasing their beer. It may sound complicated but the rules are in place due to the low supply, high demand issue at hand.

The beer itself is extremely popular and for good reason; Westvleteren 12, a Belgian Quad, has been named the Best Beer in the World over the course of several years and continues to be held in high regard year after year. I had only ever dreamed of visiting this gem and sampling the Westvleteren 12 but Laurel and Bram made this a reality for me.

The monastery has a small café on site named In de Vrede, where one can have a small bite to eat and consume their brews. I obviously opted to try the Westvleteren 12, and was NOT disappointed. This Belgian Quadrupel is smooth, slightly sweet, and chock-full of rich dark fruits and fresh caramel maltiness. Luckily, we were able to purchase a 6-pack and I was able to transport a couple of bottles back to the US in my checked baggage and it was very special to be able to share this exceptionally rare brew with friends back home.

The whirlwind tour of Bruges and the unexpected trip to Westvleteren ended up being an absolute treat, made even more memorable by the company and friendship of Laurel and Bram. I truly hope to one day soon get back to Belgium and I hope the readers of this article consider a trip as well! Belgium is a great country, filled with friendly folks, and Bruges is a magical little city, and of course THE BEER! Proost! Skål! Cheers!

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Tales from the Vine

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The Flavors of Wine

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Another flavor is acidity, which will effect the sugars. With the proper balance of acidity, the overall flavor of wine can be very overwhelming.

Once you taste wine that contains it, the flavor of the acidity will be well known to your tongue. Although acidity is great with wine, too much of it will leave a very sharp taste. With the right levels, acidity will bring the flavors of the grape and fruits alive in your mouth – providing you with the perfect taste.

Yet another effect of flavor are tannins, which are

Although the four main flavors – sweet, salty, sour, and bitter are all your tongue is really capable of tasting, the long lasting impression that wine leaves in your mouth is far more complex. When you drink or taste wine, your taste buds and your sense of smell are involved, adding the proteins found in the to the way you interpret wine skins of grapes and other overall. The flavors, aromas, and fruits. If a wine has the sensations that wine is comprised right amount of tannins, of provide the interaction that you it will give your tongue taste when you sample wine. a great feel, and bring Sweetness is something that wines are in the sensations of the well known for. With most types of wine, grapes are other flavors. Once a wine responsible for the sweet taste. Grapes contain a lot of sugar, starts to age, the tannins which breaks the yeast will begin to breakdown in the bottle, giving you a softer feel to the taste. Tannins are down into alcohol. The essential for the taste of wine – providing the wine has been properly aged. grapes and yeast that were The last flavor associated with used to produce the wine wine is oak. Although oak isn’t will leave behind various put into the wine during the Open 67 sugars, which your tongue manufacturing process, it is actually years will be able to quickly Same O transferred during the aging process, wner detect. Once your tongue as most wines will spend quite a bit detects these various of time in oak barrels. Depending on sugars, the stimulation of how long the wine is left in the oak “One of Syracuse’s Best Kept Secrets Since 1954” sweetness from the wine barrel or cask, the ability to extract will be ever so present in the flavor will vary. Most often times, your mouth. wine will be aged just enough to Alcohol is also present where the oak taste is visibly there in wine, although your – and adds the perfect sentiment to Italian Specialties tongue doesn’t really know the taste. how to decipher the taste Fresh Fish Everyday!

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Business of Interest

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Pasta’s on the Green “Even if Pasta’s didn’t offer so many ways to enjoy the atmosphere, you’d want to go just for the menu alone.”

It’s a pub and pizzeria – but better.

It’s a party venue, with lots of spaces to make your own for a special occasion – and more!

It’s a sports bar – where no seat doesn’t have a great view of NFL Ticket,

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It’s a Golfer’s Den – where you can stop before, during, and after your 18 holes right off the golf course.

It’s your Thursday night Party on the Patio – and this year, even better!

One of my favorite things about Pasta’s on the Green is that in every way it’s all that – and more. It’s the “more” that sets Pasta’s apart and makes it such a favorite with Central New Yorkers. And while it’s definitely special in summer with its location on the beautiful Foxfire Golf Course, and a deck that wraps three-quarters of the way around the building, it’s a go-to destination all year round with a delicious and varied menu, lots of beer on tap, great screens for sports nights, and live music on select Friday and Saturday nights – check social media for “pop-up” party nights, you never know when live music might be rocking!

And this year, work starts on the highlyanticipated renovation of the patio – making that famous Thursday night

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Party on the Patio even better. The weekly summer party is scheduled to start June 2nd, and continue all summer long, starting at 4, with live music every week beginning at 6.

Even if Pasta’s didn’t offer so many ways to enjoy the atmosphere, you’d want to go just for the menu alone. Any restaurant that offers a “Sangweech” has probably told Central New Yorkers all they need to know about the food! This “End-Loaded Sandwich” is made with half a loaf of Di Lauro’s Italian bread, hollowed out and stuffed with your choice of delicious filling. On Thursday, Friday or Saturday, enjoy a fish sandwich and side (yes, another CNY tradition), or go for the wraps, salads, wings, and burgers. “We stay with our standard menu,” owner (along with business partner Mike Tanzella) Chris Bandera tells me, “but we like to add something new here and there. It’s always a good idea to look through the menu, you may be surprised!”

That might be the Personal Pizza roll, a kind of pizza-sandwich hybrid you can have filled with traditional pizza toppings, or maybe ham and Swiss. Or if you’re really hungry, there’s the “Ultimate Supreme,” a 16” long version filled with – everything! And if you want pizza, maybe a 24” pie topped with all your favorites can handle your appetite.

Pasta’s also offers a wide variety of locations for your private party – birthdays, showers, bachelor/ bachelorette, banquets, or any special occasion. Though Bandera did indicate that the summer weekends were largely booked, he’ll always do his best to help you plan your event. The banquet hall can handle groups of up to 170, and it’s a popular location for weddings, retirement parties and showers.

“We also specialize in corporate events, training, and school sports banquets,” Bandera added. And

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So get ready, summer is – never mind those CNY spring snow showers – right around the corner. A renovated patio for your Thursday party, a few holes of golf and a snack, a comfy spot on a deck with an unbeatable view, and the best pub food you can find, all at Pasta’s on the Green. On second thought, why wait? Stop out now!

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Streaming Flicks by bybrian debramiller Merryweather

Cast Away As I sat down to write this column, there were a number of television series’ that I thought about hitting on. There is the suddenly controversial and completely over-the-top sports docuseries WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKER DYNASTY and the engaging true-crime documentary THE INVISIBLE PILOT both airing on HBO Max, the unsettling true-crime doc

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RATED: PG-13 RUN TIME: 2h 23min GENRE: Adventure, Drama, Romance STARRING: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt DIRECTOR: Robert Zemeckis Writers: William Broyles Jr.

CONFESSION TAPES: JOHN WAYNE GACY on Netflix, or the beginning of the end of one of the greatest shows in the history of television, BETTER CALL SAUL on AMC. I’m sure I’ll get to SAUL eventually, but my broken heart simply can’t face the truth at this time.

The other aforementioned titles would certainly suffice, but I keep going back to a film I watched again this weekend for the first time in twenty years.

I’ve continued thinking about it for days, and I think it might be time for you to revisit it as well.

Released in 2000, CAST AWAY instantly became ingrained within the pop culture lexicon.

Robert Zemeckis’s Tom Hanks in Cast Away harrowing tale of a deadline-driven Fed Ex employee’s survival on a deserted island not only featured Tom Hanks delivering what could arguably be his best performance to date, but also introduced the world to the most beloved inanimate character of all time, Wilson. From the moment the film opened on December 7, 2000, no one ever looked at a volleyball the same way again.

It is fascinating to look back at the “great” films of that particular era because not all of them hold up.

“I thought it would, in retrospect, look staged and silly, and yet it was the complete opposite. It was every bit as remarkable now as it was then.”

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Dialogue and jokes were slick in 2000 can certainly feel cringey two decades later, and special effects that seemed cuttingedge at the time can look a little preposterous now, particularly when presented in 4K clarity. As I sat watching CAST AWAY with my family, the thing that surprised me the most was how well it has aged.

Sure, the first and third acts can’t hold a candle to what occurs from the moment Hanks’s Chuck Noland steps foot on his doomed flight until the moment his salvation comes, but even these moments pack more of a wallop than they did the first time around.

Noland is a globe trekking Fed Ex employee who values punctuality and the protection of the

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when he finally does get a proper co-star, it is a bloodied piece of sporting equipment.

There are multiple scenes and sequences in which he does not utter a word, and yet, still finds a way to build emotionally complex moments that resonate with each viewer differently. He is the reason (paired with Zemeckis’s clever use of “reaction” shots) that we all cared so deeply for Wilson. Yes, he’s a volleyball, but he’s also Chuck’s only friend and savior. Even though I knew it was coming, his demise was still as devastating as ever, and judging by the torrent of tears streaming down my daughter’s face as Wilson majestically drifted in the ocean, it’s fair to say that this modern classic is as impactful now as it was the day it was released.

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Fed Ex brand above most everything in his life. He takes time to call his girlfriend Kelly (Helen Hunt) in between package preps, and will even come home for Christmas dinner, but if duty calls (as it so often does) he is right back out the door again.

Though he has every reason in the world to stay, he can’t bring himself to do so.

Unfortunately for him, he’ll spend the next four years wishing he had.

Though there have been more disaster movies than I can possibly remember that have been released since CAST AWAY, and plenty of television series (LOST, THE WILDS, YELLOWJACKETS) that have featured intense

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“Yes, he’s a volleyball, but he’s also Chuck’s only friend and savior.”

plane crashes along the way, Zemeckis’s sequence remains as terrifying as ever.

What begins as simple turbulence dissolves into violent mayhem, and viewers are given a number of unique and unsettling perspectives as the madness unfolds. I had remembered this moment in theaters, and that was one of my biggest concerns heading in. I thought it would, in retrospect, look staged and silly, and yet it was the complete opposite. It was every bit as remarkable now as it was then.

Obviously, Tom Hanks has provided some of the most memorable and beloved performances in the history of cinema. I don’t even need to list them here because you already know them, and they have spanned generations. Heck, in CAST AWAY you hear his voice before you see his face, and both of my kids at the same time yelled, “That’s Woody!”

Though there can be endless debates as to which turn is the actor’s best, it’s impossible to not at least consider placing his harrowing portrayal as Chuck at the very top. For most of the production he shares the screen with nothing more than his Helen Hunt as Noland’s girlfriend tropical surroundings, and

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Sounds Of Syracuse

by Chuck Schiele

Syracuse Jazz Fest Returns The 36th edition of Syracuse Jazz Fest – Presented by Amazon will be returning to Downtown Syracuse this June 23-25 for the first time in 20 years. The festival was last held in Clinton Square in 2000, when headliners Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Pete Fountain and Diana Krall smashed all previous records for an event in the Square, establishing a modern era attendance record that still stands today.

According to festival organizers, 20 Syracuse-based jazz groups will be showcased at 20 different venues throughout downtown. “The Syracuse jazz scene has so much incredible talent, we wanted to do everything we could this year to showcase our homegrown stars at Jazz Fest 36 for all of the out-of-town visitors and guests who will be coming in from all over the US and Canada,” said festival director Frank Malfitano.

“Syracuse has had so many great jazz musicians and artists over the years, and they all deserve to be seen and heard by a wider audience. With more than 100 Syracuse jazz artists appearing on our stages and thousands of visitors expected to attend, this year’s programming may prove to be our finest ever.” he continues.

According to Malfitano, participating opening night venues include the newlyreopened Press Room Pub, Pastabilities, The Fitz, Mulrooney’s, Benjamin’s on Franklin, The Clinton Street Pub, Saltine Warrior, Tasting Room at Epicuse, Modern Malt, The Gilded Club, Kitty Hoynes, Funk ‘n’ Waffles, Wunderbar, The Weighlock Lounge,

“It’s the type of event that distinguishes Syracuse on the national and international stage and makes us a cool city.”

Redfield’s, King of Clubs, The Corner Bar, Kasai, and the grand mezzanine of the Landmark Theatre.

I caught up with Frank over coffee this morning – early enough for us both to be a little groggy – to talk about this good news.

Chuck Schiele: Hi Frank.

Thank you for taking a few minutes with us. How does it feel to be back in the saddle?

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present things that are great. Things with a major wow factor. Jazz Fest has always been about presenting the best jazz artists on the planet. It’s the type of event that distinguishes Syracuse on the national and international stage and makes us a cool city. We’re the 13th longest running jazz festival in the nation and one of the top 25 of longest running jazz festivals worldwide. It’s something for all of us to be proud of. And when you look at those lists, you won’t find many markets the size of Syracuse on them. It’s a big feather in our city’s cap.

Melissa Gardiner CS: What does jazz itself mean to you?

FM: Jazz is American Heritage music that’s been around for 120 years. It’s an honor to be able to help preserve it and present it. It’s great music. It’s our music.

And it’s a reflection of everything that’s great about America...creativity, freedom and freedom of expression.

CS: Is there anything different or new about the event?

FM: A lot. It’s back downtown for the first time in 20 years which is big news in itself, and news that’s being very well received by downtown businesses and Syracuse based musicans and fans. It’s also getting a very positive reaction from festival goers and jazz fans all over the nation and Canada who are really excited about Jazz Fest coming back. This June’s festival also has greater Ronnie Leigh participation than ever before by resident musicans with more than 100 Syracuse-based artists playing on opening night Thursday (June 23) at 20 different venues downtown, and an all star jazz big band leading things off at our outdoor stage in Clinton Square on Friday. It’s not an exaggeration to state that the region’s best players are being showcased at Jazz Fest 36 this June in ways we haven’t been able to program them previously.

CS: What are you looking forward to most as Jazz Fest re-emerges?

FM: Seeing the fans enjoy themselves. Witnessing the love that festival attendees, music lovers and local fans give to their homegrown artists and visiting touring and recording artists that are appearing is also a real thrill. It’s also great seeing visitors come in from around the country having a great time in Syracuse. As soon as we announced that the jazz fest press conference was on, we immediately heard from people all over the US and Canada who are making travel plans to attend. We’ve heard from folks in Toronto, Ottawa and Kingston in Canada, and from fans in Los Angeles, Richmond, Hartford, the Bronx, Detroit and Chicago.

CS: Now that you’re this far, what’s beyond the immediate horizon?

FM: There are a thousand moving parts to this festival, and there’s a lot of timeintensive and labor-intensive work that lays ahead before any artist and musician ever sets foot on our stages. Right now we’re focused on marketing and advertising and getting the word out that we’re back. After that megaphone phase is completed, we’ll shift our attention and focus to producing the festival on the actual weekend of. But when the city comes alive, and the bars, clubs and restaurants are packed, and people

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are reuniting at jazz fest from all over the country, and the greatest artists in the world are playing on our stages, there’s nothing like it. It’s magic. It’s worth it. And it’s a reminder that we can really be a great city when we work together and aim for the stars and shoot for the moon.

CS: Thank you, Frank for hanging in there like a champ on Jazz Fest, and for taking a little time for us today.

FM: I’m proud of the fact that we never threw in the towel, and never quit on our stool in the corner. To be a champ, you have to climb back into the ring, no matter how tough the battle gets. As any Syracuse native will tell you, if you get a little banged up, it’s just part of the game. If you get knocked down, you pick yourself back up. And you never stop swinging. Everybody loses a fight every once in a while, but that’s just the way the mop flops in this sport. Comebacks are what Syracuse is all about, and I’m really proud to be part of this one. After two years in COVID isolation, people need something to get excited about and look forward to again. And we need something great that will help reunite the community and remind everyone what a great place Syracuse is. We’re hoping this year’s Jazz Fest will be that special something.

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Recode Dementia may have worked its way up to the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. I think dementia is particularly devastating because it has such a profound effect on both the patient and their families. The costs of dementia far exceed the cost of heart disease and cancer combined. So, obviously it’s a terribly important personal and public health issue. Unfortunately over 200 drug trials have been done in the last decades with only one oral drug approved (which has very limited benefits) As you recall, the one IV drug approved recently was so controversial that all the independent doctors who recommended the drug not be approved resigned when the FDA approved the drug over their objections. The drug did nothing clinically but made the brain scans look better so that was enough for the FDA. So, the conventional approach to dementia is for your primary care doctor to possibly run a blood test or two...if they are aggressive you get a brain

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Luckily there is a neo conventional approach. Dr. Dale Bredesen who wrote the book The End Of Alzheimers and who heads the Buck Institute in California understands that dementia is caused by multiple factors therefore one medication is never going to address all the multiple factors and therefore the medication approach alone is never going to be the answer.

Dementia is an epidemic and it increases as populations adopt Western Lifestyles. So if something about our lifestyles is causing dementia...if we change our lifestyles can we affect dementia. Most doctors will say no but they have never tried a program to change lifestyles so they never see any benefits.

Dementia can be broken down into 5 categories... atrophic, inflammatory, toxin related, vascular and traumatic. Each category obviously has to be handled differently. Dr. Bredesen has put together a program that other doctors can use that thoroughly evaluates patients for mold, lyme, nutrition, stress, sleep, supplement use etc. and develops a detailed care plan for IMPROVING BRAIN FUNCTION AND BRAIN SIZE. There are programs that will take a brain MRI and measure all the different parts of the brain so when you work on a patient you can actually share with them whether the intervention is working or not. It’s a very holistic approach that I don’t think many health care providers have time or training for.

The RECODE program, as Dr. Bredesen has developed it, is a step by step evaluation of the different causes of brain deterioration and a step by step treatment approach based on the testing done. I see a lot of records from neurologists and other doctors... never have I seen anything close to RECODE can make a change what Dr. Bredesen has put together.

“Dr. Dale Bredesen understands that dementia is caused by multiple factors therefore one medication is never going to address all the multiple factors and therefore the medication approach alone is never going to be the answer.”

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So here’s the part where I recommend an existing program that you can access locally.

Unfortunately, just as there is no Dean Ornish treatment center in Central New York, there is no RECODE program that I know of locally. As an aside, ask your cardiologist if he supported attempts to bring the Dean Ornish program to the area. The Dean Ornish program is a well established, medicare approved approach that uses diet, exercise, and stress management to reverse heart disease without surgery. You would think that with all these local hospitals cranking out the major heart surgeries they would have at least a

“You can just watch your loved one slip away into that dark night of dementia or you can try something different.”

passing interest in a non surgical approach but nothing doing. Zero point zero interest and I know because I personally tried to bring this program to Syracuse but without support from even one cardiologist (and I wrote to every cardiologist office and all 4 hospitals). I don’t have the patient base to hire all the necessary personnel.

So, no Dean Ornish for the heart but yes to the RECODE program for the brain because I can do this without outside help. I have just finished the RECODE course which involved hours and hours of studying nutrition, toxicology, gut health, brain imaging, brain training, supplement use etc. I have my Nurse Practitioner, Nancy Popp also getting trained up because it’s a lot of work for the patient and the practitioner but it will be worth it when we make a difference in patient’s lives. I didn’t sign up for this program to make money...we doctors are doing fine thank you even without a raise from medicare or the insurance companies for years. I took this course and will offer this program because it’s a critical health care issue and no one else in the area is offering the program.

I am still working out the costs and program details...some of which will be covered by insurance but whatever the cost is, it’s trivial compared with the tremendous cost of nursing home care or even adult home care. My clinic is already full, I don’t need more patients but local patients need this care and I am going to make it happen. I don’t need a certain number of patients to be successful.

Working on memory loss is not going to be easy. It involves making real changes in lifestyle and I think there will be a fair number of people who simply can’t make the necessary changes but for those patients and families struggling with dementia we

Dementia is the third leading cause of death

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finally have real choices. Don’t call my office...check out this link for further info and contact info. By the time this is in print I should be up and running and available through this link. https://www.apollohealthco.com/ solution/recode/ You don’t have to change doctors.

You do not have to join my concierge program. This is a completely separate program for people who have been told...”there is really nothing to be done.”

I don’t think that’s true any longer. You can just watch your loved one slip away into that dark night of dementia or you can try something different.

I was struck recently by a comment made by one of my patients. He ran into a local doctor who was prominent in the community but had retired prematurely due to signs of dementia. My patient, very interested in nutrition, suggested to his wife that they embark on a nutritional approach to treat their illness but the family stated they’re going to stick with the conventional approach. Well, the conventional approach is infective medicines, worsening condition over time until the nursing home. Why would you settle for that approach when something else is available? It could be due to inertia but it shouldn’t be due to ignorance anymore, The RECODE program offers you something previously unavailable to Central New York. You want easy? Let’s talk quantum physics but if you want results...check out the RECODE program. It’s your brain, it’s your family, it’s your future...it’s in your hands and it’s up to you!

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Your Brain on Computers I was curious about how technology, particularly our screens, are changing our brains.

This question evolved out of a frustration I have with the physical demands of computer/screen use.

It’s not uncommon to experience eye fatigue, back pain, carpal tunnel, neck pain, and more. And yes, there are things you can do about most of these – get some blue blocker glasses or a screen cover to reduce the blue light hitting your eyes. Almost all the blue light that hits your eyes passes right through to the back of your retina.

This not only fatigues your eyes, but can increase the risk of macular degeneration or disease of the retina. Many chiropractors and back specialists will suggest a “standing desk” for back and neck strain – keeping your body upright and your screen at eye level will reduce the “hunched over” position that can make our backs and necks ache. And “text neck” is a real danger, especially to younger kids, who spend so much of their time focused on their cell phone, which in turn keeps their neck bent at an unhealthy angle. And needless to say, just holding the phone and typing away with a couple of thumbs has got to be straining hands and arms.

But when I see someone walking down the street talking – just, talking – I’m taken by surprise. And then I wonder why I’m surprised; they’re simply talking on their phone

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But what does that do to your brain? I wondered if maybe walking and talking wouldn’t be a good idea?

At least you’re moving, not lying on the sofa. But, in fact, it’s not recommended.

Now, I’d be the first to say that perhaps if you go on a regular walk for exercise, and you’re on a lightly traveled street, that might be perfectly fine, especially if you’re simply listening to some music or a podcast, or chatting with a friend or family member.

But, in fact, talking on the phone, or playing a game (I had no idea people did that!) can be so distracting that it can land you in an emergency room! If your attention is diverted, and you’re not focused on where you’re headed, you’re not scanning for dangers around you. More and more people, according to at least one study, have ended up in the ER because they failed to see an on-coming car, walked into a wall, or fell off a curb or into a hole.

Another study concluded that younger people suffered from distraction more than their elders, with gait velocity, shortened stride, and increased duration of “double support time” being the biggest culprits.

(Double support is when you literally stop walking while walking – you’re not pushing off with one foot and landing with the other because you’re distracted from your “task” of walking.)

Beyond physical punishment, both from the physical demands of devices and the distraction they cause, researchers also conclude that spending so much time with our devices has the potential to heighten attention-deficit symptoms, impair social and emotional Biggest danger, constant attention shifting intelligence, addict us

“Researchers also conclude that spending so much time with our devices has the potential to heighten attentiondeficit symptoms, impair social and emotional intelligence, addict us to our devices, isolate us socially, impair our brain development, and disrupt sleep.”

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to our devices, isolate us socially, impair our brain development, and disrupt sleep. Wow. Those of us who are (ahem) somewhat older will remember the days before the ubiquity and sheer addictiveness of devices, when we would spend hours with a book, or out playing imaginative games with actual humans, climbing trees, riding bikes, or playing kickball. We’d take walks with friends, talk face to face, or join teams or clubs for our socialization. Our parents may have worried about too much TV time, or radio’s influence, or even how much time we might have spend with a computer game or Nintendo. But much as we may have liked our TV time, we didn’t have it at our side quite literally every minute of every day.

While it is also true that computers and the Internet can help us learn, and some games may even teach us new skills or help us enhance already acquired ones, the biggest danger is

“Studies have discovered that just the last couple of years of “masking” have slowed very young children’s ability to form words and identify emotions on faces.”

the constant attention shifting and multitasking. We never drop fully into “study” mode when a ping, a color shift, a flashing object, is distracting our full focus and attention from a particular subject or task. Even a brief refocusing of attention pulls us up out of that “learning” phase, and we have to re-enter it each time we’re distracted.

The younger the subject, tests discovered, the more malleable the brain and therefore the more prone to resulting in serious problems with excessive screen time. One area of particular concern is in learning to recognize facial expressions. Studies have discovered that just the last couple of years of “masking” have slowed very young children’s ability to form words and identify emotions on faces – due to so much less “face” time. When children see simulacra of “faces” in computer games and cartoons, their ability to recognize and identify non-verbal and facial cues decreased markedly with increased exposure.

Other than social isolation, probably the biggest danger faced by all of us, no matter what the age, is addiction. Another serious issue is reduced, and lower quality sleep time. Sleep clinics recommend getting off the devices for an hour or so before sleep, and engaging in reading, listening to music, or even just relaxing with some quiet conversation.

All that said, our devices can have some beneficial effects on our brains as well – learning a language with daily practice; health monitoring devices can remind us to get up and move or have some water or let us know if our heart rate has increased suddenly.

Engaging in communities of common interest can even help with social isolation for older people, or people living alone or with limited access to social activities.

As with most things, the best path for most Devices do have some beneficial effect people is finding balance.

If you’re not sleeping well, monitor how much time you spend with a screen.

If your health is suffering, consider getting up and walking around once an hour, or do some stretching.

If you’re hypervigilant with your phone and checking it constantly for the latest tweet, text, or Facebook post – give yourself a period of time every day when the device gets put away except perhaps for phone calls.

Probably the best piece of advice I read was this: your devices exist for your use and benefit, not the other way around.

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Exercise & Fitness

by Jennifer Nastasi Guzelak

Why You Should Work with a Personal Trainer

Your Trainer Should: • Write down what you do every session.

• Take regular measurements.

• Return text messages, phone calls and e-mails promptly.

• Follow up with you to see how your sessions are going.

• Thank you personally for doing business with them.

• Always be sympathetic to your needs.

Keeping track of progress • Take your complaints and suggestions into consideration.

• Keep an individual file for you to keep track of your progress.

They Have a Genuine Concern for You

Care is more than just a four-letter word. It also stands for “Clients Are Really Everything.” Your personal trainer doesn’t need to wipe the sweat from your brow, Personal trainers possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to design safe and serve you water between each exercise, or cut into their next client’s session to show effective fitness programs. They instruct and assist people in reaching personal health and you that they care. They should however check-in with you regularly to see how fitness goals. everything is going. Trust me, having someone by your side that genuinely cares really People work with personal trainers for many reasons. Whether you’re looking to get in makes a difference! shape, develop an individualized program to support weight loss goals or simply need A Personal Trainer Will Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals someone to hold you accountable, a personal trainer can be a great resource.

Certified fitness professionals are trained to work with clients of all ages and fitness If you’re still on the fence, here are a few reasons why you should work with a levels. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, a personal trainer will help you set personal trainer. realistic goals. While designing your program, they will take into account your age, weight,

A Personal Trainer Will Help You Get Started

There is not a one-size-fits-all exercise routine. Whether you want to lose weight, put on some muscle or just learn how to lift weights properly, a trainer is a wealth of knowledge.

Their job is to design a personalized program for you that will help you reach your fitness goals efficiently and effectively. They will assign exercises, weights and the correct number of reps to help you get the most out of your workouts.

“Champions Fitness Center trainer Laurie Beth Tyldesley Pestle shows client Jackie Howl how to use the leg press machine.”

body type and fitness level. If you need help achieving a specific goal, a personal trainer is the perfect tool. He or she will help you break your goal down into easy-to-reach objectives or benchmarks that you can aim for as a way to track your progress.

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It’s easy to fall into a workout rut, doing the same workouts over and over.

This isn’t just boring; it can also lead to weight loss plateaus, overuse injuries and burnout. A trainer offers a fresh perspective and new ideas to challenge your mind and your body. They might see areas of your program that could be adjusted to make your workout more interesting, more challenging or just more fun! Even if you only do a few sessions, it can be refreshing to have new workouts and exercise equipment to try.

You Need to Be Challenged

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People often don’t see results because they think they’re working harder than they actually are. Having a trained professional by your side to encourage you to push harder can definitely be helpful. If you want to push through a plateau, lift heavier weights or train for a competitive event like a local race, triathlon or Tough Mudder, they can put you on the right path.

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You Want to Learn How to Exercise Properly

Unfortunately, many people in the gym are not performing exercises properly leaving them susceptible to injuries. Whether you choose to work with a trainer on a regular basis or for a limited time, they will teach you

“90-year-old Betty Swinehart has been a gym patron for over 30 years and works with a trainer regularly.”

Why work with a personal trainer? Why not! Working with a personal trainer can be one of the best investments you ever make. A trainer offers a fresh perspective and new ideas to challenge your mind and your body. Even if you only purchase a few sessions, it can be a refreshing change.

It’s important that your personal trainer is educated and certified by a reputable organization, but more importantly, their number one priority should be you. If your trainer has a genuine care and concern for you, keeps you motivated and helps you reach your fitness goals, you have a keeper!

I have been a personal trainer for over eighteen years and I absolutely love what I do.

I honestly feel that I have one of the best jobs out there! The most rewarding part of my profession is helping one of my clients succeed at reaching their personal fitness goals.

Making a difference in someone’s life makes it all worthwhile. I am currently certified by the National Sports Conditioning Association, Apex Fitness Group, and the International Sports Science Association.

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You Have a Specific Illness, Injury, or Condition

People with health concerns such as arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease can consult with a trainer to understand what elements of a fitness routine are most effective to them. Your trainer can monitor you for any negative effects to exercise that are common to their conditions. If you just want to work on your balance, core strength and stability, you’re in luck. Your personal trainer will most likely incorporate core and balance training in the majority of your workouts. If you have a specific injury or condition, an experienced trainer can help create a program that works on the areas you need without risking re-injury.

A Personal Trainer Has Connections

Reputable trainers are educated in their field and should have a solid network of other professionals such as chiropractors, physical therapists and massage therapists to assist with client needs. This shows a level of credibility.

Your trainer will be able to assess pretty quickly what you need and how effective another qualified specialist will be for you. So, trust who your trainer recommends!

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proper form and technique. This is especially true if you’re new to strength training. They can show you the exercise, instruct you through it and correct any problems with your form and technique. When you learn how to do exercises properly, you will reduce the risk of sustaining injuries and increase the efficacy of the movement. If you’re someone who prefers to exercise at home, knowing a variety of exercises that target different muscle groups will allow you to create your own workouts. Learning about your muscles, as well as how they work, is an essential part of the process.

Motivation is usually hard to maintain when you’re exercising on your own. A personal trainer can be a great source of motivation! Even if you know how to exercise, you may want to hire a trainer for additional support and supervision. He or she will make sure you show up for scheduled appointments, keep you motivated when you need it the most and make sure you remember “why” you started your journey.

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Shawn Halloran • 7pm Kitty Hoynes, Syracuse

John Spillett Super Trio • 2-5pm

May 22

Coleman’s Irish Pub, Syracuse

May 25

Mark Zane • 6-9pm TK Tavern, Camillus

May 25

Shawn Halloran • 6pm Limp Lizard Western Lights, Syracuse

May 26

The Arcade • 7-10pm Coleman’s Irish Pub, Syracuse

May 26

Transient Kicks w/s/g Hanzolo Funk N Waffles, Syracuse

May 26

Tim McGraw St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview , Syracuse

Max Scaldione • 7-10pm

Strangers at Crazy Daisies

John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo • 6-9pm

John Spillett Super Trio • 3-6pm

May 28

Blues, Brews & BBQ Clinton Square, Syracuse featuring: Devon Allman Project, Allman Family Revival Tour including Luther Dickinson from the Black Crows & G. Love, Joe Louis Walker, The River Kittens, The Ripcords

May 28

PG Unplugged • 7-10pm Coleman’s Irish Pub, Syracuse

May 28

Primitive Man • 6pm The Lost Horizon, Syracuse

May 29

Shawn Halloran • 11am Crazy Daisies, Camillus

Thru June 2

Wegmans Music in the Square • Thursdays The Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn

June 1

Cinderella’s Tom Keifer LA Guns, Faster Pussycat • 6-10pm Jim Beam Stage, Sharkey’s, Liverpool

June 2

The Horn Dogs • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

June 3

Blessid Union Of Souls • 6-11pm Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool

June 9

Off The Reservation • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

June 12

Music in the Valley • 2-4pm Cecile Community Center, Syracuse

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June 13

Tiny Moving Parts • 6:30pm The Lost Horizon, Syracuse

June 16

The Chris Taylor Band • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

June 16-18

The New York State Blues Fest Chevy Court, NYS Fairgrounds Main Stage June 16 Brownskin Band • 5-5:50pm Los Blancos • 6:15-7:15pm GA-20 • 7:45-9pm Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience • 9:30pm June 17 Slidin Home • 4-4:45pm Phil Petroff & Natural Fact • 5-5:50pm Carolyn Kelly Blues Band • 6:15-7:15pm Ron Spencer Band featuring Joe Whiting: Mark Gibson Tribute • 7:45-9pm The Kingsnakes • 9:30-11pm June 18 Blues Ignition • 1-1:45pm Westcott Jug Suckers • 2:30-3:30pm Clarence Spady & the Electric City Band • 4-5:10pm Jocelyn & Chris • 6-7:15pm Vanessa Collier • 7:45-9pm JJ Grey & Mofro • 9:30-11pm Side Stage June 16 Tim Herron • 7:20-7:40pm Tim Herron • 9-9:20pm June 17 Mike Burns & Mark Yonnick • 7:20-7:40pm Mike Burns & Mark Yonnick • 9-9:20pm June 18 Jimmy Wolf • 1:50-2:20pm Unity Street Band • 3:30-3:50pm Nate Gross • 7:20-7:40pm Nate Gross • 9-9:20pm

June 18

Pure Filth • 1-10pm Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool

June 23

REV • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

June 23

Matthew Fowler w/s/g Brian Wagner Funk N Waffles, Syracuse

June 23-25

Syracuse Jazz Fest Clinton Square, Syracuse Clinton Square Stage June 24 & 25 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Average White Band, David Sanborn, Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas’s, Boney James, The Urban Knights, Sheila Jordan, Harvie S, Roni Ben-Hur, Salt City Jazz Collective

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At the Clubs June 23 Ronnie Leigh, Jeff Stockham’s Jazz Horn Legacy Sextet, Nancy Kelly, Funky Jazz Band, E.S.P., The Jazz Mafia, Julie Howard, John Rohde Trio, Instigators, Tamaralee Shutt, Carol Bryant Quartet, Mark Hoffmann’s Swing This!, Avenue J, Dicosimo-Pagan Latin Jazz Ensemble, Mark Nanni, Seth Carper, Michael Houston & Sam Wynn, Bob Holz & A Vision Forward, Dick Ford, Melissa Gardiner’s Vibe Check, The Hot Club of Syracuse, Exit 11 South

May 7

May 21

Syracuse Marriott Downtown, Syracuse

Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn

May 7

May 26

Western Ranch Motor Inn, Syracuse

Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

May 7

May 29

Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool

Upper NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse

May 7

June 3-5

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Romulus

Downtown Chittenango

June 24

May 7

June 3 & 4

Jammers, Syracuse

Clark Reservation, Jamesville

June 24

May 7 & 8

Clinton Square, Syracuse

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The Emotional Currency of “Hey Jude,” book signing by author James Campion • 1-3pm

May 1

Barnes & Noble, Dewitt

Once On This Island

Strangers at Jammers

Marc Caselle and the Regulars • 8pm-12am Shiftys, Syracuse

June 30

Kentucky Derby Party • 5-10pm

Kentucky Derby Fun Day

Cinco de Drinko Bash • 1pm

Wine & Herb

I Love My Park Day

Dino and Dragon Stroll

May 8

Mother’s Day Brunch

Dirtroad Ruckus • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

July 7

Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse

May 8

Mother’s Day Garden Tour Sycamore Hill Gardens, Marcellus

The Barndogs • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

July 14

May 8

Pinky Patel Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Little Queen • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

July 21

Name Brand Cover Band • 6pm

May 12

Champions of Syracuse Social Networking • 5:30-7:30pm

Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

Epicuse, Syracuse

July 28

May 12

Michael Blaustein

Flatface and the Shemp-Dells • 6pm

Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

August 4

May 13 & 14

David Koechner Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

13 Curves • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

August 11

May 15

Madagascar The Musical

Off The Reservation • 6pm Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse

August 18

May 17

Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Rhythm Method • 7pm

Events

Ed Bassmaster

May 19

Celebrating Life Through Chocolate Bella Domani, North Syracuse

May 19

May 4

ScoutPower, featuring Donovan McNabb The Oncenter Convention Center , Syracuse

Charlie Berens Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

May 20

May 4 & 5

Theresa Caputo Live!

The Experience

Syracuse Stage Complex, Syracuse

May 20

Landmark Theatre, Syracuse

Doodle Pop

May 6 & 7

Block Party Kickoff • 7pm-1am

Comedian Raanan Hershberg

Mary Beth Barone

“Support the Watch Fire”

45th Annual Oz-Stravaganza

24th Anniversary Taste of Syracuse

June 4

Art May 2-31

“Growing Colors” Mixed Media Collages by Julie Gratien Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia

May 4-31

Amy Cunningham-Waltz: Colors and Patterns Wilson Art Gallery at Le Moyne College, Syracuse

May 5

Everson Behind the Artist Film Series: The Man Who Saw Too Much (2016) Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse

May 6

Official opening of “Recycled Light: An Ode to Neon,” artist, Lorne Covington • 5-8pm

May 7-June 19

Kenny Harris: Envisivivarium Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse

Thru May 14

From Where We Stand: Photographs from The Stand’s Annual South Side Photo Walk ArtRage Gallery , Syracuse

Thru May 14

“Scene|Unseen: Artistic Engagement as a Ritual of Return Post 9-11” Exhibition

Coleman’s Irish Pub, Syracuse

May 20 & 21

Thru May 20

15th Annual Crawfish Festival • 11-7pm

Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Bird Library, Syracuse University

Clinton Square, Syracuse

May 21

Thru July 22

The Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce B’ville Garage Sale Baldwinsville

Light Work, Syracuse

Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

May 7

Fortune Feimster

Melissa Catanese: The Lottery Exhibition Light Work, Syracuse

Thru August 2 Kite: Fever Dream

Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse

Thru October 23

Curious Vessels: The Rosenfield Collection Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse

Theatre May 1

Cinderella • 3pm Mulroy Civic Center, Syracuse

The Play That Goes Wrong Syracuse Stage Complex, Syracuse

May 5-7

Fowler High School, Syracuse

May 5-June 30 Dead Meat

Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse

Thru May 14

The Mystery of Edwin Drood CNY Playhouse, Atonement Lutheran Church, Syracuse

June 8-28

Catch Me If You Can The REV Theatre Co., Auburn

June 10-19

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Redhouse, Syracuse

July 7-July 16

The Calamari Sisters’ Clambake Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn

July 13-August 2

The Hunchback of Notre Dame The REV Theatre Co., Auburn

Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn

National Veterans Resource Center Gallery , Syracuse

Greg Hahn

Thru July 22

‘Student Voices in Print’ Exhibition

2022 Newhouse Photography Annual

Deadline is may 22nd for the june issue

Sports May 3-8

Syracuse Mets vs.

Lehigh Valley • 6:35pm NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse

May 24-29

Syracuse Mets vs.

Rochester • 6:35pm NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse

June 7-12

Syracuse Mets vs.

Scranton/WB • 6:35pm NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse

June 28-July 3

Syracuse Mets vs.

Lehigh Valley • 6:35pm NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse

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by Mike Lindsley

2022 NY Yankees Season Preview

2021 was another disappointing season in the Bronx with an early Wild Card playoff loss to rival Boston as Gerrit Cole was rocked and the Yanks went home.

The 2022 Yankees are better on paper mainly because they are better defensively and are looking to be a better contact hitting team. However, this team is very confusing. They have a $258 million payroll but are considered “cheap” at the same time by staying away from a ridiculously great free agent shortstop class and Freddie Freeman, among others.

Problems? Plenty. There is some balance in the lineup, but not enough. The overall lineup still hasn’t done anything important in the playoffs. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton were actually healthy last year and New York barely made the playoffs. They are short on pitching, the bullpen will get taxed because of it and is overrated and analytics will rule the day.

Just put in the old movie and watch it again, right? Maybe the Yanks will surprise us, but this outlet doesn’t think so. The AL East? A monster. Toronto is scary good, the Rays are the Rays and Boston is pretty close to even with the Yankees. The Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009 and haven’t reached one in that time as well.

Let’s forecast things for the pinstripes in 2022.

The big offseason move. Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela were traded to Minnesota for Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt. The good? The Yankees get better defensively, especially up the middle at catcher and shortstop, the lazy Sanchez experiment is finally over and there is potentially more contact hitting. The bad? The Yankees picked up $50 million plus for Donaldson at ages 36 and 37. He also has past health issues. Talk about an ultimate gamble. If Donaldson stays healthy, he can still punish fastballs, bring leadership and field his position.

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Projected rotation: 1-Gerrit Cole 2-Luis Severino 3-Jordan Montgomery 4-Jameson Taillon 5-Nestor Cortes

Manager, Aaron Boone

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Hot seats? The Yankees just extended manager Aaron Boone. GM Brian Cashman is in his final contract year. Will Hal Steinbrenner get rid of one or both at season’s end after another garbage playoff performance? Highly unlikely, but should have happened long ago. Hal is more worried about cashing checks, not winning like his Dad. So, expect Cashman to get a fresh new deal and Boone to stick around no matter what. Yay! Hal really needs to sell the team to a competent owner who understands baseball.

Projected record: 92-70, Wild Card spot, lose in the first round or ALDS. Mike Lindsley has been in sports media for 20 years. He is the host of the

Projected lineup (positions will vary with DH/outfield/infield spots throughout the year). Here is the one that is most logical and potentially consistent: 1-Josh Donaldson (3B and can DH some) 2-Anthony Rizzo (1B) 3- Aaron Judge (CF but RF mostly when Giancarlo Stanton is the DH) 4- Giancarlo Stanton (RF and will DH plenty) 5- DJ LeMahieu (2B but will play 1B and ML Sports Platter Podcast, available on Spotify, 3B as well depending on the rest of Google Play, Apple Podcasts and other podcast the lineup) platforms. Follow him on Twitter @MikeLSports.

6-Joey Gallo (LF) 7- Gleyber Torres (DH but when he is at SS any number of players can DH, shift around, etc.)

8-Isiah Kiner-Falefa (SS) 9-Kyle Higashioka (C)

“Will Hal Steinbrenner get rid of one or both at season’s end after another garbage playoff performance?”

An interesting roster player is Aaron Hicks. Can he stay healthy? Unlikely. When he does, he provides balance as a switchGM, Brian Cashman hitter and can play centerfield. On those days, expect Judge in rightfield and Gallo in leftfield with Stanton at DH. Again, the above lineup is just one example of many but the one we are guessing could come to fruition more often than not.

Key Yankee pitcher: Luis Severino.

Most would say Cole, we say Sevy.

A few years ago he got CY Young votes! That feels like a century ago.

This team is short on pitching again, but if the once-promising arm can finally put together a whole productive season, things in the rotation are looking up.

Key Yankee position player: DJ LeMahieu. DJL had a rough year last season by his standards. He needs to bounce back in a big way because the lineup starts firing on all cylinders when he gets it going.

One thing to be concerned about, however, is Aaron Boone saying he has no designated position. DJ is versatile, that’s the good thing and we already know that. The bad? Any game with him on the bench makes no sense because he is great defensively and you can count on him in clutch situations at the plate. He will get plenty of at-bats for sure, but will it be in enough games?

Baby Bomber watch. The trade with Minnesota and not going after a huge SS free agent like Trevor Story or Carlos Correa means the Yankees have a close eye on both star prospect shortstops Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza. Let’s hope one or both are in a Yankee uniform very soon and that management doesn’t ruin them like they have so many other prospects with great potential.

“Just put in the old movie and watch it again, right? Maybe the Yanks will surprise us, but this outlet doesn’t think so.”

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My Mind To Yours

I count vitamins and minerals first, then calories. My focus has shifted from an external locus of control where I try to look fit, to wanting to feel good, as in healthy.

Feeling healthy involves feeling like myself. It’s good for people to trust themselves more because nature can be cruel, and following that, cruel systems can keep people

by debra Merryweather

Planting and Praying Bulbs often provide the first color of Spring. Native wildflowers bloom later and provide food for butterflies and bees. Wildflowers are often considered to be just weeds. This past winter, I learned that a weed I’ve been pulling from along my sidewalk is edible.

Purslane, annual in some climates and perennial in others, provides calcium and oxalate. Oxalates, in spinach and some other greens, binds with calcium preventing calcium’s absorption, preventing kidney stones in one person, and detracting from bone health in another. We’re Purslane all different.

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“Sexual taboos tended to scapegoat girls and women because girls and women get pregnant.” banded together under banners intended to keep danger at bay. Tyrants succeed by terrorizing people. The bigger and worse the tyrant, the more likely people stay in line out of fear. Fear is a thing.

The earth and everything in it are comprised of energy.

We feel energy more than we see it. We don’t see the wind; we see what’s blown by the wind. Neurotransmitters travel within and outside of us forming our consciousness based on our experience. Most people were raised amid some carrot and stick motivational principles; with some authority grooming children to be abused by instilling fear and shame in them. Currently, there is much partisan blather about who grooms whom and for what; it sounds like the same old sexualizing, gender-biased stuff dirtyminded, virtue-signaling people have always projected onto others.

Projection, in psychological terms, is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object.

Ancient cultures create scapegoats onto whom collective guilt and hopes were projected and then banished or offered up. Goats were driven into the desert.

Lambs were roasted and portions of the meat distributed ritualistically.

Sexual taboos tended to scapegoat girls and women because girls and women get pregnant. I was in my thirties taking an anthropology class when I first heard that girls are internally fertile prior to their first visible discarding of uterine lining; this seems obvious, but it was news to my classmates and is still news to some nurses and therapists with whom I’ve updated health history.

Nature designed male and female to be different with differences within differences; our understanding of how things work hasn’t quite caught up with what is known about physiology and neurophysiology.

For instance, when I think of optimal sex-education, I think first of dopamine awareness. Then, I sadly think of how most cultures describe, prescribe, and proscribe what and how girls and women should think about themselves both during their fertile years and their optimal childbearing years. Femininity, feminine generativity, and feminism are still regarded within a larger male-defined socioeconomic perspective. Males are adversely affected too.

Oh, I also learned reading anthropology, and this makes sense, early humans might not have automatically connected the dots between mammalian rutting and the

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emergence of new life weeks or months later. A hunter or gatherer might see the hatching of eggs in a nest. It is less likely that they would see, for instance, deer rutting and then quickly see a fawn drop from its mother’s body; the mother would have taken shelter out of view. It’s more likely some human mother and male noticed years after a birth, that likely would have taken place far from male view, that a particular child physically resembled a particular male. Such recognition may have kicked off the first marriage ceremonies, but we’ll never know; any meaning we assign to a supposed past is projection. While, most pre-adolescents know how babies are made, it’s only recently that DNA could prove who the father is. Mother nature probably doesn’t care.

As for my garden, I’ve read that there are inedible types of purslane as well as nutritious varieties. Ancient gatherers identified edible plants through trial and error. We

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get most of our information from books or online media. Much of my early experience was lost for years to brain injury so I read neuroscience. Sometimes I ask the universe, should I keep writing about this stuff?

I wrote and discarded an entire column this month about how Orthodox Christians are conflicted about praying for Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. Kirill sides with Putin and many Orthodox Christians are being killed and injured by Putin’s violence. Kirill and Putin see the west as decadent, which is code for weak: code for “feminine.”

“It’s more likely some human mother and male noticed years after a birth, that likely would have taken place far from male view, that a particular child physically resembled a particular male.”

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Sonic The Hedgehog 2 When I first looked at the calendar of impending releases earlier in the year, I was fairly certain that I was going to be writing about the latest FANTASTIC BEASTS installment for this month’s column. There was a time not so along ago where the mere mention of the words “Harry” and/or “Potter” would be enough to score a $100 million opening.

Plagued by a barrage of pitfalls (well, considering many of them were self-induced, I guess “pratfalls” would be the better word there) THE CRIMES OF GRINDEWALD has failed to thrive as others in the wizarding world have done.

So instead, here I am, talking about the more popular and more well-received film, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. Yes, the beloved blue bolt of lightening is back for another big-screen adventure, and this time, he has brought some friends.

SONIC 2 picks up where the first film left off, with Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) stranded on Mushroom

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planet. He’s looking to find his way back to earth so he can stop drinking mushroom coffee and more importantly, to exact his revenge on the snarky Sonic (Ben Schwartz).

With the help of an electrified hedgehog quill he procured in the previous production, he fires up a satellite (obviously) that summons a super-grumpy, interdimensional critter named Knuckles (Idris Elba). Fans of the “Sonic” videogames will no doubt be elated with this, while those unfamiliar with the characters are at a SONIC THE HEDGEHOG movie, and can surely catch up soon enough.

Meanwhile, back on Earth, Sonic has evolved into a perpetually clumsy superhero. Armed with superspeed, sarcasm, and good intentions, he makes a mess, but he gets the job done. He’s kind of like HANCOCK without the hangover.

“Busting out the wise-crackin’ rubber-face mode of old, it was the perfect vehicle for Carrey to show a new generation that he’s much more than Andy Kaufman.”

At the same time, the adorable Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) is attempting to find Sonic to warn him that further perils await. The two haven’t met yet, but again, gamers will know that these two are destined to be best buds.

It’s probably safe to assume that a further deep dive into the plot of SONIC 2 isn’t all that necessary.

I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that storylines aren’t the thing that is going to determine whether or not you’re going to see this movie.

Given the success of the original film, the only thing that truly matters is whether or not the sequel measures up in comparison.

Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik

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Much to my surprise, I really enjoyed the first movie. While I was more of a Nintendo guy growing up, I did dabble in the world of Sega, and Sonic definitely got plenty of play. This feeling of nostalgic endearment carried over to the big screen when the iconic character finally got the call. The movie was funny and engaging, with a good performance by James Marsden and an absolutely fantastic return to roots for Jim Carrey. Busting out the wise-crackin’ rubber-face mode of old, it was the perfect vehicle for Carrey to show a new generation that he’s much more than Andy Kaufman.

Okay, your kids have never seen MAN ON THE MOON, and perhaps might not be ready for the nuances of my beloved Kaufman, but any time I can squeeze in a reference, I’m taking it.

Much like THE LEGO MOVIE 2, SONIC 2 lacks the element of surprise that made the original work as well as it did. No one truly anticipated those movies to be anything more than “sort of not terrible,” so when they were (admittedly THE LEGO MOVIE was lightyears ahead of SONIC, but you get the idea) it made them that much better.

Now, expectations are established, the budget has increased, and fans expect more of the characters that they grew up with. The introduction of Tails and Knuckles works just fine, though the buddy-flick feel of the first film has been replaced with a “this is a movie based on a series of video games” vibe. Considering it is, in fact, a movie based Ben Schwartz as Sonic on a series of video games, that’s fine, but I think it’s fair to hope for a little more. Thankfully, Carrey is along for the ride again, and while the schtick may wear thin for some, I grew up with ACE VENTURA and Fire Marshall Bill, so I’m here for it.

Even when the jokes don’t land, the commitment is there, and that’s RATED: PG always going to score points with me.

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Spring Vegetable Frittata from allrecipes for Mother Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large leek (white part only), chopped 1 tsp. salt, divided, or as needed 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced 1 ½ cups sliced zucchini 1 ½ cups pieces asparagus

1 cup baby spinach 1 ½ cups sliced cooked potatoes 12 large eggs 1 pinch cayenne pepper ½ tsp. black pepper 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese, divided

Directions

Step 1 • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Step 2 • Heat oil in heavy 10” skillet over med heat. Cook leek with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until leeks soften and start to turn translucent, 5 to 6 min. Add jalapeño and zucchini with pinch of salt. Cook until zucchini starts to get tender, about 5 min. Add asparagus and cook until bright green, about 1 min. Add spinach and another pinch of salt, cooking until wilted, 1 min. Stir in cooked potatoes and heat through, about 5 min.

Step 3 • Crack eggs into a bowl. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper.

Whisk for at least 30 sec. Pour eggs into vegetables in skillet over med heat. Add 3 oz. of feta cheese; stir lightly until evenly distributed. Top with remaining cheese. Remove from heat.

Step 4 • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set, 12 to 15 min.

When nearly set, turn on broiler. Broil frittata until top browns, 1 to 2 min. Cool slightly; serve warm.

Prep Time: 20 min.

Total Time: 50 min.

Servings: 6

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