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Brew Time

by KRISTIN MERRITT

The Winter Blues Got You Down?

Find an Event to Beer You Up! Winter is officially here and we’re in it for the long haul. Its possible March may bring us some lamb-like weather, but it’s also quite possible to see snow on Mother’s Day in May. Basically, life in Central New York is a total crapshoot when it comes to weather. To break up the monotony of snow, slush, sleet and general winter blah-ness, I’ve compiled a list of beer-related activities to check out over the next few months for when you’re ill with cabin-fever. Cheers!

Sip and Stretch Saturday

Saturday, January 19, 1-2 p.m.

IBU Brewery, 3703 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse NY Bring your yoga mat and your craft beer taste buds to an hour-long class with yoga teacher Mercedes Lamb. This is an all-levels class followed by a beer tasting. $15/person includes your class and a 4-beer tasting flight. If you can’t make this particular class, there’s another one slated for Saturday, February 9th from 1-2 p.m.. Purchase tickets through www.eventbrite.com, or directly through the Facebook event page.

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Toast to CNY Wine/Cider Tasting and Silent Auction

Friday, January 25th, 6-9 p.m.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse NY This event is a fundraiser for the Cornell Alumni Association with proceeds going towards CNY’s scholarship programs to assist local students attending Cornell. There will be 20 wineries and cideries from around Central NY with unlimited tastings, 200+ silent auction items, basket raffles, dinner & dessert. Tickets are $40/person pre-sale, $45/person at the door. Please visit www.caacny.com/toast-to-cny/ to purchase tickets.

Syracuse Man Show & Brew Fest

Saturday, January 26th, 6-11 p.m.

F-Shed, CNY Regional Market, Syracuse NY While I, as a female craft beer writer, take some offense to the “everything manly under one roof” craft beer expo, (Hello!? Women love craft beer too!) I’ve still decided to list this event. There will be over 40 breweries with 80+ craft brews for sampling, games, multiple big screen televisions for the different sports going on, magicians, video games, hourly giveaways —including a Kegerator— and food vendors. Your $40 ticket gets you a 5 oz. sampling glass along with all of the aforementioned activities. www.syracusemanshow. com

Sierra Nevada Beer Lunch

Sunday, January 27th, 2-4 p.m.

Prison City Pub & Brewery, 28 State Street, Auburn NY There will be a 4-5 course menu (TBD) featuring mostly Barleywines including 2016 & 2017 Bigfoot, 2018 Beer Camp Collaboration with Avery Brewing, and much more. Brewery representatives will be in attendance at the event for Q&A and to talk all things Sierra Nevada! Tickets are $45/person, plus tax and tip. Seating is limited to 40 people. Please visit www.prisoncitybrewing.com/retail-shop/ to purchase tickets.

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2019 Central New York Brewfest

Saturday, February 2nd, 1-9 p.m.

New York State Fairgrounds, Horticulture Building, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse NY This event is in it’s 23rd year and features over 100 breweries and over 200 beers to sample. If you’re a social media user, follow @CentralNewYorkBrewfest on Facebook and @CNYBrewfest on Instagram for more details, updates, and announcements. There will be two sessions offered: The first, from 1-4 p.m., will feature live music (TBA), and the second, from 6-9 p.m., will have the SU vs. Pitt basketball game broadcasted on a giant screen for your viewing pleasure. Each session will be limited to 1,500 people. There are VIP and designated driver options available as well. Online tickets are $45-65/person without fees prior to January 1st, $45-65/person plus fees after January 1st, and you can find tickets at Now & Later, The Evergreen, Kitty Hoynes, Branching Out Bottle Shop, All Who Wander, Middle Ages, Buried Acorn, and The Blue Tusk for $45-65/person – cash only. Group tickets are also available in booklets of 15 or more and are $35 each without fees. Get yours here: www.cnybrewfest.com.

2019 NYS British Real Ale Festival & Homebrew Competition

Saturday, February 9th, 2-7 p.m.

Seneca Lake Brewing Co., 4520 State Route 14, Rock Stream NY Brewers from around the US will be pouring carefully crafted British Style Real Ales directly from the cask. The cask ales available will include British Bitters, Pale Commonwealth Beer, Scottish Ales, Irish Beers, Dark British Beers, and Strong British Beers. There will also be live music and food available for purchase. VIP tickets are also available.

Your $10 general admission ticket includes a pint glass and the ability to vote for your favorites. In addition, you’ll need to purchase tokens for 5 oz., 8 oz., or 16 oz. pours, upon arrival. For further information and to purchase tickets, visit www.Nysbraf.com.

Beer vs. Wine – Valentine’s Edition

Wednesday, February 13th, 6-8 p.m.

Prison City Pub & Brewery, 28 State Street, Auburn NY Underground Bottle Shop from Downtown Auburn will be on-site to assist in providing your beer versus wine face-off with a 4-course meal pairing. Menu TBA. Seating is limited at 50 max. $55/person, plus tax & tip. Please visit www.prisoncitybrewing.com/retail-shop/ to purchase tickets.

Binghamton On Tap

Saturday, February 23rd, 1-8 p.m.

DoubleTree by Hilton, 225 Water Street, Binghamton NY This 5th annual event is serving up all sorts of craft beer samples during two different tasting sessions: 1-4 p.m., and 5-8 p.m.. There will also be live entertainment and food available for purchase. General admission is $35, VIP is $55 and includes an extra hour of sampling. Pricing increases on February 22nd. Find more info, including a list of participating breweries, and tickets here: www.americaontap.com/event/binghamton-on-tap/. continued on pg 5

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Sounds Of Syracuse

by CHUCK SCHIELE

Jeff Moleski Mixing Up the Music Scene First of all, Happy New Year, everyone!

I hope that your year is filled with peace, love and harmony.

And especially, good music. Thank you to everyone who creates music, plays music, listens to music, encourages music, teaches music and in any way engages music. Without music, life on earth would be meaningless. It is our planet’s one true universal language.

Ok, with all that said, this is an article about Jeff Moleski.

He goes by “Mole.” You might see him around dropping in show’s around the area foraging through the talent, simultaneously endorsing/supporting/nurturing that scene along with simply loving the music. He’s the one with the longish hair, irreverent ball cap and the 50-yard gaze as he fixes his attention on the band. He can’t help it.

If you don’t see him, then it means he’s in his studio —lockedin— much like Uncle Fester­down in the cellar, blowing things up, working on a project – or perhaps rocking out with his

Jeff’s studio where he makes magic with artists new and seasoned. music lessons in third grade. Drums /percussion and bass are my main instruments.

CS: And then you got busy.

JM: Been Rocking since birth! I played bass in Tangled Thought and Seeking Asylum in the 80s; Agent 86 in Chicago during the 90s. Now, I’m playing drums in Amerikan Primitive.

CS: How and when did you get into the recording world?

JM: My father was an engineer at Carrier which had led me down the road of electronics. I had always felt the need to record things even if it was just to a cassette. Things progressed from there. Steve Feldman, Theo Mack and myself started Penguin studio and it was off to the races. After I had moved to Chicago I had the opportunity to work with Bruce Swedien. I was all in. I felt like I had found immortality. When I returned to Chicago Soundworks was born.

CS: What do you like most about recording, and which aspects of it?

JM: Creating and hearing what no other human has heard before.

CS: What do you like most about recording, and which aspects of it?

JM: Creating and hearing what no other human has heard before.

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band, Amerikan Primitive. And “yikes!”check out his credit list. His credit list for engineering and producing records is impressive: including significant amounts of work for Smashing Pumpkins, Suicidal Tendencies, and many more.

Here, in Syracuse he stays busy with local artists and writers. Right now, he’s busy here, taking a little time to share with us, personally.

Chuck Schiele: Hey Jeff. Good to see you, man. Thanks for chatting with us. How are you?

Jeff Moleski: Couldn’t be better, Chuck.

Thank you.

CS: So, how did you get started in music, anyway? What do you play?

JM: My parents made the mistake of giving me the broken AM radio when I was 7 … YES I fixed it!! No one could pry it out of my hands. Music, radio and broadcasting became everything to me. I started taking

CS: I really like that answer. Who are some of the artists have you enjoyed working with?

JM: Smashing Pumpkins, Local H. (Joe Daniels is an amazing drummer and human).

Hole, Kathy Valentine was cool. All my clients, here.

CS: Cool things happen in this business. Tell us one of your cool experiences.

JM: I came in one morning and found that Earl Slick had signed my wall before he left.

CS: Yup. That one totally rates. As a producer, what do you look for in an artist?

JM: As a producer I’m looking for creativity. I will drag it out of you if need be.

CS: Can you offer your best advice to musicians looking for studio help?

JM: Be humble. Listen.

CS: Whats coming up, next?

JM: Little Georgie.

CS: How do the nice people find you?

JM: mixmastermole&yahoo.com …

The World Famous MOLTRAX page on Facebook … or my favorite … Just call me at 315-383-7372 … I’m old school like that!

CS: Thanks, Jeff. I hope you have great year.

JM: Thanks, Chuck, you too.

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Snommegang Invitational Beer Festival

Saturday, March 9th, 2-6 p.m.

Muller Plaza, Oneonta NY This event takes place in Muller Plaza on Main Street in Oneonta where there will be beer sampling from breweries all around the USA. Food will be available for purchase from the various restaurants lining Main Street. General admission is $50 for 4 hours of sampling, live music and entertainment, games, and a souvenir sampling glass. Ticket prices increase as of March 8th, so don’t wait! More information and tickets can be found at www.americaontap.com/event/snommegang.

IBU “Will Run for Beer” Winter 5K Fun Run

Saturday, March 16th, 11am-2 p.m.

IBU Brewery, 3703 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse NY This is a winter FUN run, that starts and ends at the brewery. Because it is a FUN run, it will not be officially timed. More details to follow, see IBU’s Facebook page and the event page on Facebook for further details including the running route.

In addition to all these fantastical events, there are so many trivia nights to choose from in Syracuse! So drag yourself off the couch and away from your TV this winter and instead socialize with your friends, use your noggin, nosh on some snacks and drink some good craft brews.

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Mondays:

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Tuesdays:

Middle Ages Brewing Company – 6-8 p.m., J.P. Mulligans – 7-9 p.m., The Evergreen – 8-10 p.m., Coleman’s Irish Pub – 8-10 p.m., Lakehouse Pub Skaneateles – 8-10 p.m..

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IBU Brewery – 7-9 p.m., Empire Farmstead Brewery – 7-9 p.m., Buried Acorn Brewing Company – 7-9 p.m., WT Brews – 7-9 p.m., The Brasserie – 7-9 p.m., Salt City Grill – 7-9 p.m., Aloft Hotel – 7-9 p.m., Stout Beard Brewing Company – 730-930 p.m., Saltine Warrior Sports Pub – 8-10, Empire Brewery – 8-10 p.m..

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Exercise & Fitness

by JENNIFER NASTASI GUZELAK

New Year, New You We made it through another holiday season and 2019 is here! After another season of too many cookies, more than a few glasses of egg nog, and a half dozen holiday parties, it’s no wonder were starting the New Year off feeling tired, sluggish and a bit out of shape.

Its tough to get back on the fitness wagon once we’ve fallen off and with every year that passes, it seems to get even harder. When the New Year arrives most of us gym goers manage to do pretty good for, oh, a few weeks. Then we casually start skipping a few workouts here and there. Before you know it, we haven’t swiped our gym card in

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months. We try to reignite our passion for fitness, but creatively start coming up with all kinds of excuses as to why we can’t make it to the gym.

Did you know that thirty percent of all New Year’s resolutions are broken before February? This is because people set unrealistic goals and expect too much too soon. The key to losing weight and keeping it off successfully is to set goals that are realistic and obtainable. You also have to move!

If you feel like staying committed to your exercise program is an uphill battle you’re not alone. Lots of people struggle this time of year. Below are a few tips to help you get started and keep you on track in the New Year.

Set a Goal

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Don’t set a weight-loss goal without a plan as to how you will get there. A detailed plan will prevent you from falling back into previous eating and exercise patterns. Set a goal that is specific, measurable, realistic and trackable. Walk for thirty minutes three times a week after work or add a serving of fruits or vegetables

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with each meal. Focus on changes that you can make a part of your lifestyle seamlessly so you will be able to sustain them for the long haul.

Find a Gym

Finding a gym you really like is a good start, but simply signing up won’t help you lose weight. You have to stay on a schedule like you would with a job and make sure you don’t get distracted along the way. Designate an hour, three days a week for your workout. If you miss a day make sure you make it up. No excuses allowed!

Take it One Day at a Time

Dropping twenty pounds is a great long-term goal, but don’t bite off more than you can chew. Dieters tend to fall off the wagon when they have such a lofty resolution. Instead, focus on losing one to two pounds a week by setting small diet and exercise goals. Reward yourself in a non-food way for every small goal you reach. Remember, small accomplishments can result in BIG change.

Make Some Basic Alterations

Don’t plan on losing thirty pounds by March. If you have unrealistic expectations you’ll just get discouraged and give up. Make some basic alterations to your lifestyle. These changes don’t all have to happen overnight, but making changes in what you eat, when you eat, and making a conscious effort to keep moving will ultimately result in good things!

Make Smarter Meal Choices

Have you vowed to never eat out again? Don’t be ridiculous! You can still go out to eat on occasion, and even enjoy some of your favorite foods. You just need to look over the menu and make a conscious effort to make smarter choices.

Don’t Avoid Trigger Foods

Banning your favorite treat, whether it’s chocolate, soda, lattes, or french fries, is bound to backfire at some point. You will eventually buckle, binge, feel bad about it and then revert back to your old eating patterns. You don’t have to have these foods at home staring you in the face, but allow yourself to have them once or twice a week.

Don’t Skip Breakfast

Research shows that foregoing a morning meal will put you on the fast track to weight gain, not loss.

People who skip breakfast are generally hungrier and more likely to indulge in fattening foods later in the day. Instead, eat a protein-packed breakfast every morning. Pair lean proteins with high fiber, complex carbs such as a veggie omelet with a slice of Ezekiel bread or a serving of Greek yogurt, with a piece of fruit and a tablespoon of almonds.

Don’t Eat by the Clock

Are you one of those people who thinks you can’t eat after 6 pm? There is no rule of thumb as to what time you need to stop eating. It’s very much “what” you eat not “when” you eat it that really matters. The body stores any calories that aren’t used for energy regardless of the time those calories are eaten. continued on pg 13

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by NANCY ROBERTS “don’t bother, you might get shocked” seemed to last longer than the initial training.

What was so fascinating about the fish experiment was Don’t you love it when someone qualified to express an opinion writes something that the you’ve been thinking? Or in my case, writing about (in the November issue of Table Hop- offspring of the ping, as it turns out, but in my tech column). fish also avoided In this case, the subject is how the Internet - and more specifically, our devices for acthe “scary” object cessing it - are changing our brains. in the water. That is, the learning was passed This isn’t a new book; it was published in 2011. But nobody listened to Cassandra in along to the next generation, even in an animal the early days of her career, either. we deem relatively primitive.

Carr approaches his book not as much from sociological observation, though that’s This seems to have something to do with the part of the book, as is history, but from the science and behavior of the brain. plasticity of brains, according to Carr’s I recall reading an interesting experiment conducted on fish. Some rapidly reproducinformation in this book. Our brains come ing fish were trained to fear an object in the equipped with certain capabilities, and, over water. Nothing terribly astounding about time, can adjust to new stimuli, and learn new that – we’ve all heard about Pavlov’s dogs, behavior, and literally become remapped. The Call ahead which were trained to salivate when they brain of a person who loses his sight, for for heard the sound of a bell, because they example, will adapt by rewiring portions of Take-Out had learned that when the bell sounded, the brain that were used for visual stimuli to they’d get food. Or the chickens that would increase the sensitivity and accuracy of hearing. peck and peck at a key, to the point of He uses the example of language —and exhaustion, trying to get the mechanism more specifically, the written word— to help Rt. 11 LaFayette • 315.677.3986 they were pecking at give up a food pellet. us understand how plastic our brains truly are.

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(think of a dog adopting “play pose,” by lowering itself onto its forepaws, and wagging its tail), humans took these basic forms of information exchange to a whole new level by creating complex sounds that could be patterned abstractly. There wasn’t just one yip for “danger,” but multiple words indicating what type of danger, where it was, how imminent and even more interestingly, what to do about it. In other words, putting into words something that hadn’t happened yet.

He discusses the value of early humans who were able to remember great lists of things: these people became the biological libraries of not just their group, but of the larger human experience. The poets, the bards. When writing was developed, the game changed. At first, writing seemed to be restricted to what we’d call left brain functions: facts, figures, counting symbols. Stories remained poetry, songs, and more lyrical information. But eventually, though Plato tells us that Socrates felt that poetry and the written word were utterly different, all forms of written language became a part of the human brain’s functioning.

He discusses how written language is even processed differently by the brain depending upon whether it’s expressed as a phonetic alphabet (like English) or in symbols, like Chinese. The brain will fire in slightly different sections, and react differently as the work it’s required to do varies, even if the purpose of the task is more or less the same.

That is, wrapping back around to the brain’s plasticity – the parts of the brain that change, adapt, to the skill of reading will vary according to the task that’s put before them. When you learn a new skill, you aren’t just “learning” something: you are changing your very self, in a fundamental and biological way. We never doubt that if you discover a hammer, and you learn to use it, and you do use it, often, you will change some fundamental things: you will prefer using a hammer to pound on things over a stick or a sock; your arm and hand will adapt to the task and perhaps even grow new muscles specifically suited to the task; you will “see” the hammer’s potential in many objects; and you will be able to pass this information along to others. And, of course, you will keep trying to refine the tool to accomplish ever more specific tasks, so we now have a big heavy mallet and a small, delicate hammer for fine work. (And then there’s that pesky corollary: when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail.)

And this, Carr demonstrates with actual studies and evidence, is the pattern of our adaptation to these powerful tools we call “computers,” and the inter-connectedness we call the Internet. It has changed our behavior, certainly, but more importantly, remapped our brains.

By way of a final example, a thing called “time.” Needless to say, “time” has always existed. But we didn’t always measure it, and we certainly lacked the means by which to divide it into units we considered significant. People might pay attention to the turn of the seasons – it would have been hard to miss. And as it grew darker or lighter they would use the light or dark to divide a day into periods of work or sleep, to go hunt or find shelter. Time was soon measured out in lengths by how long a candle would burn, or how long it took the sand to run from one end of an “hour glass” to another. But as the tools for measuring time became more sophisticated, our response to it changed. Now we have a physical sense of its passage; we can be “late,” or “lose track” of it. Having a

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Nicholas Carr watch, or a clock, became an important part of functioning in the world. An alarm was a necessity if you weren’t to be “late” for work. A stop watch could determine which worker could perform a chore most quickly, and was therefore a more valuable employee.

Carr warned us years ago —and without, probably, guessing how far down the evolutionary trail we would be by now— that computers, and the Internet, were, even as he wrote, remapping our brains, adjusting our ability to memorize and opening masses of information to our examination that would have gone un-noticed (and un-necessary?) even fifty years ago.

Though, as I noted, this is not a new book (and anything six months old is really old by today’s standards), it remains enlightening.

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You’re not Getting it Something is wrong and it’s not in Denmark. It’s in the American healthcare system.

The simple and stunning facts are that we spend more on healthcare than any other country in the world but don’t have anywhere near the best health care as its usually measured. Currently America spends 17 % of gross domestic product which is significantly more than any other country. Switzerland is the closest and they spend 11.5%. That’s a very big difference when you are talking about GDP spending. These numbers are from 2105 which is the latest available at the time of this article being published. Furthermore the average American spends just over 1,000 dollars a year on prescriptions and OTC drugs. This data is from 2013. The next highest spender, Japan, spends 750 dollars a year on average per person. So, more pills don’t seem to equal more health.

Despite this enormous expenditure of money we rank low amongst developed nations in life expectancy. In America the average life expectancy is approximately 78 years. In Japan the average life expectancy is approximately is 84 years. 18 countries have better life expectancies than we do including Chile, Portugal, Germany, Israel, Slovenia, France, etc. despite spending less than we Americans do. Our infant mortality rate

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Here is a test or procedure for that. is also much higher than comparable countries so it’s not just a problem with the elders.

So what’s wrong? I think the answer lies in our Allopathic system of medicine. The definition of allopathic medicine is: “A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Also called biomedicine, conventional medicine, mainstream medicine, orthodox medicine, and Western medicine.” This is how we have been trained: What’s the problem? … Here is a pill for it. What’s the symptom?

Here is a test or procedure for that. Now testing and meds are not inherently wrong or evil but the issue is that they don’t get to the bottom of the problem. They treat the symptom and the symptom and the cause of the symptom are not the same. Your symptom might be stomach upset but the cause could be a virus, an ulcer or most likely some food intolerance. Giving you Prilosec only covers up the issue … it just treats the symptom and will not fix the underlying issue. Same concept with arthritis, headaches, irritable bowel, etc. we are giving you meds to treat/cover up the symptoms but not getting to the underlying issue.

Fortunately the underlying issue is often that you are doing something or eating something that you should not and when you finally address it you can finally regain your health. If you look at the top ten causes of death in the U.S. you will see heart disease, cancer, lung disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, renal failure all of which are lifestyle related. That’s diet and exercise and smoking etc. … that’s what we mean by lifestyle. What you do to yourself and how you feed yourself determines your health.

One term to describe your health is metabolic health which means having ideal measures of five factors without taking medications: blood sugar; triglycerides; good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein); blood pressure; and waist circumference.

According to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from Nov 2018 release:

Change is hard and you don’t have to change everything overnight. The more you change your diet the better you will feel.

“The prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is ‘alarmingly low,’ even among people who are normal weight, according to a new study. Only one in eight Americans is achieving optimal metabolic health. This carries serious implications for public health since poor metabolic health leaves people more vulnerable to developing Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other serious health issues.” continued on pg 14

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The daily appetizer special of lightly breaded, super creamy goat cheese served with bruschetta and lightly toasted bread.

With some many great restaurants in town “where should we go for dinner?” can sometimes be a difficult choice to make. Let me make it easy for you: head to Santangelo’s! Santangelo’s has been satisfying Central New York’s craving for amazing and consistently delicious Italian cuisine since 1986! At Santangelo’s you can choose from tried and true traditional Italian favorites from family recipes or new and exciting, Italian inspired recipes.

When only the best in Italian cuisine will do, head over to Santangelo’s Restaurant, The Samuel’s Sampler with savory Clams Casino, freshly breaded Fried conveniently located just a short 5 minute Mozzarella, the best Fried Calamari in town and heaping Stuffed Mushdrive from Downtown Syracuse at 673 rooms.

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Santangelo’s continued from pg 11 weekends they are open for dinner on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You know that a restaurant is doing something right when they stand the test of time and the Santangelo family wants to once again thank all of their loyal friends and customers who have helped make Santangelo’s a success.

For more than 30 years the Santangelo family has been living the American Dream; they opened a place to feed customers their Grandma’s recipes and staffed it with their loving family. Father Sam and son Guilio (along with the help of mother, Sally, and seven other Santagelo siblings) opened their restaurant with a dollar and a dream in 1986 and although the journey hasn’t been easy it seems as if the Santangelo Family has cracked the code for success in the industry. They have grown over the years thanks to their commitment to serving delicious food with fresh ingredients, dedicated staff (of family and employees whom they consider family) and, of course, their loyal customers. Be sure to pay close attention to their menu as most dishes are named after family members. Guilio joked that as the family keeps growing, the menu has to get bigger as well! What really sets them apart is their love of what they do; you can taste it in every single bite. Whether it be Guilio in the kitchen, Maria taking her time to work out a menu perfect for your upcoming event, or another member of the Santangelo family hosting, serving, or bussing the tables, you are never more than a few feet away from a dedicated member of the family ensuring you have an amazing dining experience.

Kyle and I went to Santangelo’s on a snowy December 22 State St.,Tully 315-696-5219 Kyle’s New England Clam Chowder and salad night. We were immediately greeted by the friendly Clothing hostess and given a cozy booth wherein we would enjoy Toys a fantastic meal. We immediately noticed the fantastic Jewelry window decorations; each window was decorated with a holiday theme, and we were sitting at the adorable Grinch themed window!

Housewares We were starving so we decided to start with two appetizers. First we had the Samuel’s Sampler with savory Clams Casino, freshly Gift Certificates breaded Fried Mozzarella, the best Fried Calamari in town and heaping Stuffed Mushrooms. We also couldn’t pass up the daily appetizer special of lightly breaded, super creamy goat cheese served with bruschetta and lightly toasted bread. I just need to add that this dish is my absolute favorite appetizer! Both appetizers were beautifully plated, mouthwatering perfection. For the next course I decided on the Amanda-rin Orange Salad (mandarin oranges, strawberries, walnuts, raisins and fresh mozzarella over field greens with a balsamic vinaigrette) and Kyle had a cup of New England clam chowder. At this point we both had had enough that we should have stopped eating, but it was just so good we couldn’t pass up more food! When our entrées came we couldn’t believe our eyes; everything looked so appetizing. I decided to order the Seared Scallops Ala Colombo, a giant portion of perfectly tender scallops, penne pasta, mushrooms, peas, and tomatoes served in a delightful vodka cream sauce. The flavors were absolutely wonderful in this dish. Kyle decided on the Shrimp Ala Theresa (Sautéed shrimp, prosciutto, spinach, onions and diced tomatoes in herb butter wine sauce over homemade linguini). This dish packed a ton of flavor into each forkful! One tip to all of you diners, whatever you do be sure to save room for one of their many mouthwatering desserts! This night we took our desserts to go, I had a gigantic slice of the lemon berry mascarpone cake with berries and Kyle couldn’t resist a homemade cannoli!

At Santangelo’s you can always count on generous heaping portions and reasonable prices which makes Santangelo’s continued on pg 17

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New Year, New You continued from pg 7

Hold Yourself Accountable

You CAN do it all – eat better, lose weight, and start exercising. If this seems like an unrealistic goal for you to achieve on your own team up with a weight-loss companion (a friend, relative, or personal trainer) who will make sure you stick to the plan. It is much easier to show up at the gym at 6 am if you know someone is waiting for you.

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You are AWESOME! Stay inspired, keep moving toward your goals and never give up on your dreams. There definitely isn’t a one-size-fits-all diet and exercise plan. Putting in the work and making this a lifestyle is the only way to get REAL RESULTS. Set small attainable goals, and approach the process in a healthy, realistic way and you will be a huge success. Good luck to you and Happy New Year!

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Your Money’s Worth...You’re not Getting it continued from pg 10 The bad news is that as a nation we are an unhealthy mess … the good news is that you, individually, can take action to improve your health and it doesn’t require an expensive prescription, it doesn’t require exposure to radiation. It doesn’t require long waits in the doctor’s office … It requires you to take personal charge of your health and start working on your diet and exercise. Sure doctors don’t agree on the best diet but you know you can go a long way towards improving your health with the obvious stuff … no soda, no sugar … no fried foods … skip breakfast, more soup, more salads. It certainly is going to end with you so why shouldn’t it start with you. Why can’t you start today … with your next meal. You don’t need to wait for a New Years Resolution. You can have a new resolution every morning. You can improve your health anytime you want … you just have to work on wanting it. Dr. Peter Attia says change comes from inspiration or desperation. Which one will motivate you?

We have the most expensive health care in the world but we are clearly not the healthiest people in the world and the answer is not going to come from your doctors office because they have been trained to use the latest pills, the latest tests and treatments but don’t have the training to focus on the basics of your health … your lifestyle … your diet, exercise, sleep and stress. Luckily you can work on this on your own. You don’t need a prescription. You don’t need pre-authorization. You don’t need to spend a lot of money … you just need the proper motivation and understanding that you can dramatically improve your health by changing your diet. Change is hard and you don’t have to change everything overnight. The more you change your diet the better you will feel.

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How Does Wine Taste Better With Age? Why does older wine taste better?

It doesn't, always. In fact, most of the time, it doesn't. But the very best wines are the ones that are aged.

Here's the thing: wine changes over time. It's a complex set of chemical interactions that proceed even after it's been put into the bottle. That's especially true when that bottle is sealed with a natural cork, which allows very small amounts of oxygen in. Wine which is sealed in a box or with a cap won't really age much, if at all.

Some aging is necessary for any wine. Initially it happens as the yeast convert sugar into alcohol. For some wines, that's all that's required: the famous Beaujolais is popularly consumed "nouveau"; grapes picked in early fall are wine by late November. At that point, it still tastes a lot like slightly more adult grape juice.

As the wine gets older, more chemical reactions occur. That's especially true in red wines, which get a number of large organic molecules called "tannins". They react with the other molecules producing a more complex, less fruity flavor. Even white wines can pick up tannins from being aged in oak barrels.

For most wines, a few months to a couple of years are all that is required, or beneficial. Most wines won't get any better than that; it's as good as it's ever going to get. More aging will just dampen the flavors or make them taste flat.

The most expensive wines, however, will still be too "raw"-tasting at that point.

They were packed full of flavorful molecules, and it will taste pungent at that point.

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have to be designed for this; it won't work with just any grape.

The vintner uses their experience to know which ones will improve with age.

Those wines are expensive for a lot of reasons. They require longer storage under carefullycontrolled conditions. There will be losses during that time, both due to evaporation and due to potential problems. They require the best grapes and the most experienced vintners. Some simply won't turn out all that well despite the best treatment. You end up with only a small fraction of the crop producing the best wine, and so it's more desirable, driving up the price. Barrels aren't cheap, and the interaction of pores of the wood and the chemistry of the material affect the wine, further driving up the price for the best barrel-aged wines (and contributing to the losses due to evaporation).

There's nothing wrong with young wines. In fact, we've gotten very experienced at producing good wines with young stock: vintners have far more tools at their disposal than they did even 50 years ago. Excellent wines are often aged just a few years, and in a lot of ways the long-term cellaring of wine is pretension rather than careful design.

It's still of value, to a handful of experts. A great wine will continue to change through its life: rather than reaching a single perfect point it will continue to mature and become different. That's interesting and fun, to those who enjoy wine a lot. But there's no need for that when you're just looking for a nice wine with dinner.

There's still a difference between the least expensive wines that are just thrown together from whatever's available, which sure isn't going to get any better as it sits.

Depending on your tastes there's a price point where you get sufficient complexity without having to spend a fortune. But "old" is not always beneficial, and most of the time, a bottle you pick up is going to be designed to be consumed as soon as you get it home.

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making such decisions, as presumably the algorithm wasn’t biased, it is of course programmed by humans and the words still have to be chosen that are seen as “dangerous” or unwelcome.

by NANCY ROBERTS Finally came “deplatforming.”

This was when a person or group was tossed off social media completely. A couple of notable people, like Alex Jones, were thrown off all social media What’s the IDW and why do you care? platforms at once – so, no street Well, depending on where you sit on the political/ideological spectrum, “IDW” could stand for “I’m Definitely Wrong,” or “Intellectual Dark Web.” Read that left to right. Literally. corner on which to stand shouting your particular ideas because your Warning: long drive into the IDW through the historic route. ideas are found to be undesirable Not too long ago, there was a stirring in the Twitterverse: people were being put on or unpopular. notice, or their accounts were being put in lockdown (temporary banishment) or This is an interesting challenge, given that “free speech” is a bedrock principle of our “shadowbanning” them (which Twitter denies, though it does admit making it “more form of social and governmental order. While it may be ugly, I can talk negatively, even difficult” to view Tweets from some persons, as you may have to actually go to their half-way obscenely, about a group or idea. (Not quite so an individual, as I can be held profile, and already have been following them, in order to see their Tweets. What was liable for slander or libel in some cases by referring to a living person.) somewhat more suspicious about this was that from the standpoint of the Twitter user, But – a social media “platform” doesn’t have to give me support to do this, went the there was no indication that the Tweets were not going out to all and sundry as usual. reasoning.

Therefore, if what I said, or how I said it, broke the rules of their terms of Soon there was talk of being put in “Facebook jail.” That was where bad boys and girls service, I could be excluded. And of course we’ve been arguing for some time over were sent after having been reported for naughty behavior. The problem with that was, whether my right to say something —or not say it— overcomes your right not to hear it the naughty behavior wasn’t pictures under the bathroom stall divider, but political (or to insist that you say it). opinions that were deemed too scandalous for public consumption. Or so the story However, the real problem wasn’t necessarily the deplatforming. It was that by went. Generally speaking, you were put into a Facebook “time out” before your account removing an individual’s feed from a given platform, you might also be removing their was actually locked – or Facebook simply removed the unpopular comment. You may source of income. recall the discussion about whether or not Facebook was using an algorithm (AI: if you Over the last couple see this term, remove the post) or a human (Human: hey! I don’t agree with that – hide it!) to decide which posts were ok and which were not. While people wanted the AI to be of years, a new “job” has sprung up: YouTuber.

It’s actually one of many “monetized” platforms; in this case, the person creates “content,” or YouTube videos in this specific instance, and based on how many people follow and like your channel, ads are inserted into the content, and the YouTuber gets a portion of that revenue. Money. Many people were making a living —and a very good one in some cases— making YouTube content. YouTube was happy – it was getting content created at no cost to them. Advertisers were happy - they were getting eyeballs for their ads. YouTubers were happy – they could spend their time researching, recording, and uploading video. In the most harmless case, say, a makeup expert, this was a good deal all around. A person who enjoyed showing you how to apply makeup could record a makeup session, edit it, upload it, thousands or even tens or hundreds of thousands of people subscribed to the channel, and YouTube sold ads.

But the problem wasn’t these types of videos, and while there were a few content providers who created relatively harmless content like makeup, the “problem children” were usually the political, philosophical, or even psychological shows. How do you provide a platform for politically, racially or sexually slanted content?

And what if your corporate values differ from those of the person making you lots of money?

The social media universe is self-referential: I Tweet, people enjoy my Tweets and thus I get liked on Facebook, my Facebook refers them to my YouTube channel and one supports the other refers to the latest of my content elsewhere and on and on. And of course, Google has to enter the mix to refer users to the sources of the content as it 302 Old Liverpool Road (1/2 mile from Destiny USA)

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There are only three things that matter at Santangelo’s; fine food, good friends and family. The food is so fantastic that it speaks for itself and at Santangelo’s everyone is treated like a good friend or family. At Santangelo’s they strive to make sure that every single bite is perfect and this dedication to great tasting food definitely shows!

Let Santangelo’s do the cooking; Call to place an order or to make reservations: 315-457-4447 or to book your event in the beautiful banquet room and check out their website: http://www.santangelosrestaurant.com. Start your New Year off Shrimp Ala Theresa (Sautéed shrimp, prosciutto, right with a trip to Santangelo’s! spinach, onions and diced tomatoes in herb butter wine sauce over homemade linguini)

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If my name was really popular because of my Tweets, then my YouTube channel would pop up early in a search and people would find it and subscribe, and I would become more and more influential – and make all of my references more money Bret Weinstein Eric Weinstein via advertising. It’s really not that strange a system, if you think back to the old days of TV: the most popular shows got the greatest number of advertisers vying for ad space in the commercial breaks, and made the most money. Ideally, the ads converted the most viewers by association, and everyone was happy.

But entertainment Ayaan Hirs Ali Jordan Peterson shows, of course, are not opinions (or they didn’t used to be). And as content became more and more opinion driven, both advertisers, and the channels that offered the content, became leery of opinions considered too edgy. The obvious next move was to a directly underwritten platform, such as Patreon (where you could subscribe to content for a fee) or directly via the individual’s website.

The IDW is, I would argue, where this is all headed: the “Intellectual Dark Web.” A mathematician and public intellectual, Eric Weinstein, created the term soon after his brother, Bret, another public intellectual and Evergreen State College academic (for some reason, ground zero in the speech tolerance controversy) resigned in a campus controversy.

The term referred to a group of academics, podcast/webcast hosts and public intellectuals who were controversial, and included such figures as Sam Harris, Douglas Murray, Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Christina Hoff Sommers, and Jordan Peterson, among others. None of these falls into quite the same camp, for quite the same reason – but all of them are among those who are facing a similar problem: is their work too controversial for the “regular” web? One thing they all seem to have faced was being “too hot to handle” at some level, whether in a live speaking venue, or on a

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Already, alternatives to the big social media platforms are springing up, though their eventual success is iffy (we have become so used to Facebook and Twitter, do we really want to learn something new? And worse: with so many people using the old standbys, why migrate?). But direct access is actually a swing back to the old subscription method of getting podcast material, going to the movies, buying a record, or tuning your TV to the channel you liked best: you had to seek it out, go to it, and pay for it with your attention and/ or direct payment in order to be rewarded with what you wanted to see and hear.

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Now, here we are, 54 years (!) after Dick Van Dyke and Andrews sang and danced their way through “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and director Rob Marshall has finally delivered the sequel that generations have been hoping for. While I was full of reservations, and fearful that MARY

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The film opens with lamp lighter Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda) singing about the lovely London skies, and ends his pleasant tune at the old Banks home. Michael (Ben Whishaw) and Jane (Emily Mortimer) are now adults and Michael is the father of three young children; Anabel (Pixie Davies), John (Nathanael Saleh), and Georgie (Joel Dawson.) His wife had passed away within the year, and now Michael must not only raise the youngsters without a mother, but must earn the wages to do so. Despite his best intentions, some of his responsibilities have fallen by the wayside, including keeping up with his mortgage payments. As a result, the bank is set to repossess the home unless Michael can find a way to pay off the entirety of the loan within a few days time. Michael sees the task as impossible until he remembers that his father had owned shares in the bank itself, shares that would allow him to meet his loan obligations. Unfortunately, he has no idea where they could be. He searches fruitlessly throughout the home (uncovering a number of wonderful cinematic Easter eggs along the way) and then pleads his case with Mr. Dawes (Colin Firth) at the bank itself. Dawes puts on a friendly face, and proclaims that he will do everything to help. Despite these assurances, we watch him double-cross the Banks’ family by burning the proof that existed within the pages of the bank’s ledger.

As Michael and Jane frantically attempt to discover where their father had hidden the documentation that would result in their salvation, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) continued on pg 32

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guest wedding, or a 350+ person event— is simply what you want to make your event a success. The Fireside Inn is meticulously crafted to please. An elevated stage, equipped with sound and lights, dominates one wall, so performances, music, awards and celebrations can be showcased. “One couple was married on that stage,” said Fiorito. “And we’re looking into comedy evenings and dinner theater.” A dance floor doubles as a space to mingle, and a long, long bar welcomes guests for quick and easy service. The decor is subtly gracious, designed to work for the most formal wedding, or easily adapt to a trade show or business event.

Several fireplaces lend a cozy feel to sections of the room – and live up to the promise of the venue’s name, and a piano sits near the bar waiting to provide a musical backdrop to your evening. An elevated, sectioned off space doubles as a head table area for a large wedding, or a buffet area as needed.

“We’re careful to help you with food selections,” Fiorito explained. “Some dishes are good for buffets, and others are best for table service. We want to be sure that every dish is perfect, so we’ll work with you to plan your menu.”

Up above is a second dining area with bar, a smaller, more intimate area – but with a view of the larger room below, so the spaces can be either private or combined, depending on your needs. Large windows face the Seneca River on one side, providing a seasonal view that’s as beautiful in summer as it is in fall and even when the snow flies.

Next door to the event space is a small motel complex, each room boasting a jacuzzi If you think you know the Fireside Inn tub and cozy fireplace. in Baldwinsville – don’t be too sure! If you “Our vision was to be grand, elegant, and unique. Our event menu is what you want. haven’t stopped by recently, step inside, and We’re asked what we’re noted for, and our answer is – what do you want and like? We’re prepare to be delighted. equipped to provide a wide range of foods, and to handle everything from a wedding to As one of its owners and partners, Fran a party, meeting, show, or banquet.”

Fiorito (whose partner is Stanley Dombroski) walked me through the spacious building, turning on beautiful wall sconces, sparkling chandeliers and elegant area lights as we toured, he explained that the facility had been renovated completely to create the event space of your dreams. “The lights can all change color,” he told me.

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On Thursday and Friday evening the Fireside opens for retail guests, and will reserve special spaces for your smaller party or group. Its menu features delicacies like Chicken Francaise and Pan Seared Salmon with Maple Dijon Sauce, and Prime Rib, as well as Syracuse staples like Chicken Riggies or a Fireside Burger. Check the website (www.firesidecny.com) or their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Fireside-Inn-Baldwinsville-1630539846964825) for music, as well as special themed party evenings, like the recent Christmas Party with Dan Elliot and the Monterays – and the 1st Annual Ugly Sweater Contest!

The Fireside will also cater events off-site: breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, or elegantly plated meals.

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5 Simple Steps to Your Dream Bouquet After what seems like a lifetime of dreaming and fantasizing about the idea of getting married, the scene that you picture in your head is something perfect; a dream come true. Now that the big day is upon you, everything MUST be perfect! Since playing dress-up as a child to actually picking out your wedding dress, your brainchild is coming to life. From the colors you see, to the way a table cloth feels, every detail matters; here we’re going to lend a hand in one of the most detrimental and beautiful parts of the wedding, (besides the dress) that being the flowers!

We are skipping directly over the large scale components to look at these special blossoms! More specifically the ones in the brides hands, and after determining them, the accompanying ones sitting as a centerpieces to all the tables, and the ones laced about as an astonishing garnish to the entirety of the wedding will be a breeze! With the flowers being a beautiful expression piece, wide-reaching traditional garment and possibly a symbolic part of your wedding day, the time used to decide which ones you select is not in vain. These decorative blooms mean a great deal to the ceremony and tell a story in the brides hands so in the following we have a supplemental guide to help you along the way in 5 simple steps!

Starting with the bouquet: a creative arrangement of flowers used to communicate a strong and powerful love for one another, traditionally held by the bride. They are a great way to use flora to compliment the wedding theme and dress! The original purposes of the bouquet have ultimately changed with the times as the association between the flowers and

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the event adapt to the new generations; from the common herbs used for warding off bad luck and spirits, Queens romanticizing the petals, to expressing personal styles, taste, and favoritism. Where modern ways have moved in upon native traditions comes a cultural metamorphosis, and these changes affect the flower game altogether. The bouquet is the icing on the cake, meant to be decided on after the dress and setting have already been chosen, harmonizing the weddings mood and motifs, along with pleasing the bride. In 5 simple steps we have compiled a easy to follow guide to help any bride or wedding planner to find the perfect flowers for their bouquet! The following should be done when creating an ideal bouquet: 1. Think beyond the type of flowers and colors at first! Determine the SHAPE (e.g. domed, cascade, natural, trimmed, etc), SIZE ( petite, large, mix, etc), and ACCENTS (e.g. ribbons, stems, decorations, wraps, etc) to get you started, the rest will follow suit.

2. Browse existing bouquets! Get the creative juices flowing and get inspired by what others have done, look through magazines and websites to discover what exactly appeals to you! Are you going to match the flowers to your personal favorites, your dress, the venue, or something else?

3. Establish a theme or mood! What’s the tone of the ceremony? Do you have a classical preference, where roses and baby’s breath can debut, or are you adventurous in letting bold colors like orange tulips and magenta bellis take the lead?

4. Take samples! Have fun with colors and dabble in scents. Use your wedding itself as your richest source of inspiration. Find ways to incorporate your favorite colors, the location, and the season.

5. Choose a florist! This may be the last step in the bouquet process but in reality this should be contracted well in advance; six months is recommended. Go to recent brides or ask reception sites for prefered vendors. If you choose to be your own florist just be aware

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Now that we have gone through the 5 simple steps to creating the perfect bouquet for your wedding, let us reflect on the 2018 flower bouquet trends, and what is to come with 2019 wedding season! When looking back at the colorful schemes for flowers in 2018 we see a variety of soft vanilla-like colors mixed with complimentary splashes of color like champagne with bordeaux, dusty slate blue with beige and greenery, black, white and gold, navy and more. Along with the colors for the 2018 wedding season, the flowers that

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5 Simple Steps to Your Dream Bouquet continued from pg 25 were popular were the ranunculus, peonies, roses, hydrangeas, calla lilies, daisies, and babies breath. The bouquet trends were assorted in a variety of floral hoops, wreaths, and moss detailed creations!

What to look out for in 2019 is an evolution of the 2018 season with a more rustic yet elegant take on both the colors and flowers! The flowers assuming the new year are the ranunculus, peonies, dahlias, garden roses, and orchids, with the color scheme of nudes, regal, and earthy tones: Emerald green, navy blue, true blue, blush, violet with marigold, sunflower yellow with ruby red, pale pink, and taupe with shades of red. 2019 is also bringing back the traditional builds of the handheld bouquets with adding touches of the rustic factors and decorative wilds in harmony with the lead blooms of the bunch. To welcome the wedding planning for the up and coming 2019 wedding season we hope to have helped and inspired the bouquet portion of your wedding investigation. Here’s to the new year!

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6 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Photos With everything that goes into your wedding day, those once-in-a-lifetime moments will go by in a blur, which is why hiring a professional wedding photographer is a must.

After all, the last thing you should be worrying about is whether your photographer will be able to capture your big day.

The key? Prepare yourself so that you can accurately evaluate the "right" photographer for you.

"The best photographer will take the time to build a rapport with you and use his or her experience and creativity to capture the mood, personality, ambiance and even the geography of your wedding," says PPA (Professional Photographers of America) photographer Berit Bizjak. "The finest wedding photography is more than a series of still pictures. It's physical poetry -- it tells the story of the day and portrays the essence of both people and place."

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Show them the money. Now is not the time to skimp on your photo budget. Call around and get a price range for services, and remember: after the cake is long gone, and the dress is stored away, your wedding photos will be the only things left to share and enjoy for years to come, so don't cut too many corners on your photography budget -- you'll end up regretting it.

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Look at full wedding coverage (not just a small selection of each wedding's best moments) to see a photographer's true style and get a sense of how he or she might tell your "story." Do you prefer more artistic or traditional poses? Would you rather have a photojournalist approach or a mix of all styles?

Work with your photographer to create a detailed shot list. PPA wedding photographers can also help you create that shot list, as they know what key moments tell a wedding story and can prepare for those. But talk about your must-haves, and walk through the entire program with your photographer ahead of time. Share your expectations ahead of time to ensure that he or she captures the key shots, while remaining attentive and available to catch the BRIDAL • BRIDESMAIDS• best candid moments.

Plan your post-wedding photo strategy• ahead of time! Almost as soon as the festivities are over, you'll be eager to look at the photos so you can relive your big day over and over again.

Ask your photographer for teasers or a "sneak peek" and a timeline for when the rest of the pictures will be available. Will they give you an online gallery for family and friends to choose the images they want?

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4 Steps to Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring There are a few big purchases in life that you really don't want to mess up -- a first house, a health care plan, a new car, and especially, the engagement ring for your loved one.

According to The Knot, a popular wedding inspiration magazine and planning website, the decision is so important it takes consumers more than three months to find the perfect ring, and the average cost is $5,000.

If you're starting to sweat under the pressure, here's a step-by-step guide to make your decision easier:

1. Determine the Metal

* Platinum is a naturally white metal, meaning it will never fade, change color, or need to be re-dipped or re-plated. * White gold, on the other hand, is a created by adding an alloy mix to yellow gold. As the white color fades, the ring will need to be re-dipped a few times each year. * Platinum pairs well with all stones because its natural color will not cast any unwanted color onto the gem, plus its density makes for an extremely secure setting. * If you want matching bands, be sure to consider what your partner likes before deciding on a metal.

2. Determine the Cut of the Stone

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* According the a 2011 jewelry study by The Knot, the bride views setting, stone cut and quality, and metal used as the most important aspects of a ring, whereas the groom focuses on stone quality, style and price. Each of these attributes factors into the price of the ring, so it helps to make sure the couple is aligned before shopping. * Platinum rings come in a variety of price points -- with many costing less than $1,500 -- so couples are sure to get the best value for the ring.

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MARY POPPINS RETURNS RATED: PG RUN TIME: 2h 10min GENRE: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical STARRING: Emily Blunt, LinManuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw DIRECTORS: Rob Marshall WRITERS: David Magee, Rob Marshall, John DeLuca

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reemerges from the clouds, just as she had done years before. She believes that the trio of Banks children (and perhaps Michael, himself) could use her help, and quicker than you can say “spit spot,” she integrates herself into their lives, and introduces the kids to the magic and wonderment that Michael and Jane had experienced back in their impressionable days.

The original MARY POPPINS is one of the most beloved family films of all time, and as a result, it’s hard to imagine that any attempt at a sequel could compare to the beloved ‘64 masterpiece. And, while Marshall’s film can’t soar to the same heights as its forebear, it is a lively, jubilant and satisfying sequel that will illicit a smile from even the most cynical of viewer. Part of this can be attributed to Marshall’s deft direction. The production value is vibrant and beautiful, and the film’s musical numbers will get your toes tapping and your head bobbing. This is particularly true of the “A Cover is Not the Book” number that is a throwback to the animation/live-action sequence that took place within the chalk paintings of the original. This time around, Poppins, Jack and the children are within the confines of a ceramic bowl, and easily stands as the highlight of the entire feature.

Though Marshall’s direction plays a large part in the film’s success, the reason MARY POPPINS RETURNS emerges as a memorable, must-see sequel is because of the

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remarkably talented Emily Blunt. Having already delivered one top-notch turn this year in A QUIET PLACE, her ability to switch gears and step into the formidable shoes of one of the most beloved characters in the history of the medium is remarkable. Finding the perfect blend of tongue-in-cheek discipline and snarky sincerity, magic follows her wherever she goes. She teaches the Banks children to allow their imagination and predisposition for wonderment to overshadow the sorrow they feel from losing their mother.

Although MARY POPPINS RETURNS is unlikely to be remembered with the same reverence as its predecessor, it finds a way to emerge as one of the better family films of the year, and will likely introduce a whole new generation to Mary Poppins and her whimsical form of magic.

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THE AMERICANS (Available on Amazon Prime) After five spectacular, thought-provoking seasons, THE AMERICANS came to a fitting end this year with a 10-episode sixth season that did not disappoint. Much like BREAKING BAD, THE SOPRANOS, and OZARK, the show featured anti-heroes that would be the antagonists in virtually any other production. Despite their deceit and homicidal tendencies, the audience finds themselves hoping that Phillip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth (Keri Russell) Jennings will find a way to elude authorities once and for all, and find some sort of peace for themselves, and their children.

The final season of THE AMERICANS never felt as if it were merely attempting to tie up loose ends, but rather, racing towards a conclusion that I wasn’t quite ready to accept.

Though it was obvious that the series was reaching the point where it was time to bring the saga to a close, I also knew that I would miss the characters and their plights when

they were gone. From the very beginning, we knew that the Cold War would come to a close and the USSR would cease to exist, but we did not know how the dissolution of the conflict would affect the Jennings family. With daughter Paige (Holly Taylor) immersing herself within the lifestyle that brought her parents to America to begin with, and the clueless Henry (Keidrich Sellati) away at school, Peter and Elizabeth found themselves at a crossroads. Elizabeth was still fervently fighting for the cause, willing to seduce and murder anyone who stood in her way, while Phillip was growing evermore accustomed to the American way of life. Whereas she was stealing schematics and infiltrating the offices of government officials, he was going out and learning to line dance. The question that permeated throughout this final season (and really, the series as a whole) is what would happen when the world, and more importantly, their neighbor and FBI agent Stan (Noah Emmerich) discovered the truth behind their facade. The answer to that question was delivered in expert fashion in a final episode that served as a fitting conclusion to one of my favorite series of all time.

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The first season of OZARK was thrilling and intense, and instantly became one of the strongest original series in the Netflix catalog. The fear, as often is the case when a debut season is that good, was that the story of a family of money launderers working for the cartel in the atmospheric Ozarks would suffer from a sophomore slump and fail to live up to its lofty expectations.

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Saturday, January 12

Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville

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Tanner Valley Golf Course, Syracuse

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Saturday, January 19

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Finger Lakes on Tap, Skaneateles

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2019 B’ville Big Chill 12th Annual Winter Festival Village of Baldwinsville

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Finger Lakes on Tap, Skaneateles

Julianne Cary & Julia Grippe

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

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Sinners Ink

Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool

David’s Hideaway, Central Square

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Tribal Revival Duo

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Thursday, January 3

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Rachel Beverly

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Tuesday, January 8

Vernon Downs Casino, Vernon

Jam Factor

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Jeffrey Pepper Rogers

Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia

John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Bistro Elephant, Syracuse

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Wednesday, January 9

Turning Stone @ The Gig, Verona

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Cookie Coogan

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The Crucials

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Just Joe

Under The Gun

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Hiroya Tsukamoto

Mark Douglas & Friends

Jason Wicks Band

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Friday, January 11

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Dirtroad Ruckus Duo

Eric Scott

Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute)

Turning Stone Turquoise Tiger, Verona

Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

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Finger Lakes on Tap, Skaneateles

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John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Blue Water Grill, Skaneateles

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Friday, January 25

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Jackie & Dave

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Jess Novak Band

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Joe Battles

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Nadine Prince w/ Cliff Carey & Douglas Mason

Jason Vaughn

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Lisa Lee Duo

Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute)

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Monday, January 21

Mike Place

Tuesday, January 15

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Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

McArdell & Westers

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Baldwinsville Pep Band: 10th Anniversary Record Release Show w/ My So-Called Band and Matthew Blake & the Blues Dragons

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The Beadle Brothers

Sam Swanson

Open Mic Night: w/ John McConnell

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Ronnie Leigh

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Thursday, January 17

Crystal Gayle

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Joe Sweet & John Kelsey

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Roadhouse 48, Fulton

Gina Rose & The Thorns

Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia

Soft Rock Bar & Grill, Lyncourt

Melissa Gardner

Sugar Magnolia Bistro, Syracuse

Neglected Foot w/ Buggin’ Out

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Open Mic w/ Eric Scott

Gridley Paige

Turning Stone @ The Gig, Verona

Hold The Air

Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville

Jackie & Dave

Monirae’s, Pennellville

Angry Garlic, Baldwinsville

Friday, January 18

Against the Wind (Bob Seger Tribute) Turning Stone Showroom, Verona

Bad Mama Blue’s Band w/ The Primates Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Brett Falso

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Kennadee

11 North Bar & Grill, Pulaski

Like a Hurricane (Neil Young Tribute) Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse

Moonshine River Band

Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

Tuesday, January 22

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John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Bistro Elephant, Syracuse

Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

Mr. Monkey

Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool

Primetime

Club 11, Syracuse

Jakals w/ Hope & Things, Mattydale Music Collective

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Brett Falso

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

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Edgar Pagan’s GPL

LeMoyne Plaza, Syracuse

Jon Seiger

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Just Joe

Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

Max and John

Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse

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Turning Stone @ The Gig, Verona

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Cryin’ Out Loud

Turning Stone Turquoise Tiger, Verona

Flux Capacitor

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Joey 4teno

Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

John Spillett Jazz/Pop Trio Anyela’s, Skaneateles

Lisa Lee Band

Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse

Mark Zane

Yellow Brick Road Casino, Chittenango

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Turning Stone @ The Gig, Verona

Danielle Nicole Band

Rotten Bonnie

Edgar Pagan’s GPL

Skeeter Creek

Frank Stepanik Band

Sunday, January 27

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The Lizards (Phish Tribute) Westcott Theater, Syracuse

Mark Douglas & Friends Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia

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Corey Paige

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Monday, January 28 Bill Ali

Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse

Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Tuesday, January 29 Dirtroad Ruckus Duo

Angry Garlic, Baldwinsville

Nate Michaels

Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse

Pop Evil w/ Don Jamieson & Savage After Midnight Westcott Theater, Syracuse

Ryan Vendetti w/ Jonas Nicholson, Danielle Marie & Ian Doherty (benefit for SPCA) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Salt City Showcase with Madkap The Writer, Valdaniel & Chief Kaos Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Wednesday, January 30 Dave Solazzo Duo

LeMoyne Plaza, Syracuse

Just Joe

Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

Mr. Monkey’s Pro-Jam

Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse

Nancy Kelly

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Open Mic Night: w/ John McConnell Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Thursday, January 31

Thursday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Karaoke w/ DJ Chill Singers, Syracuse

Friday, January 4,11, 18, 25

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Saturday, January 5, 12, 19, 26

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Sunday, January 6, 13, 20, 27 Karaoke w/ DJ Skoob Singers, Syracuse

Monday, January 7, 14, 21, 28 Karaoke w/ DJ Smegie Singers, Syracuse

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Thursday, January 3 Brian Aldridge

Funny Bone, Syracuse

Fri., Jan. 4 - Sun., Jan. 6 Gareth Reynolds

Funny Bone, Syracuse

Saturday, January 5 Joe DeVito

Auburn Public Theater, Auburn

Thurs., Jan. 10 - Sun. Jan. 12 Chris Porter

Funny Bone, Syracuse

Syracuse Stage, Syracuse

Saturday, January 5

Sarah Midgley-Scuderi / saxophone, & Robbie Padilla / piano: perform the music of Purcell, Rascher, Husa, Bozza, & Quate The Nottingham, Jamesville

Saturday, January 5, 12, 19, 26

Youth Art Classes (Ages 4-12): Playful Painting Everson Museum, Syracuse

Sunday, January 6

Open Mic w/ Eric Scott Monirae’s, Pennellville

Parlour Games

Sugar Magnolia Bistro, Syracuse

Wurliday w/ Melody Rose

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Karaoke Tuesday, January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Karaoke w/ DJ Streets Singers, Syracuse

Wednesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Karaoke w/ DJ Sammy J Singers, Syracuse

Jeff Leeson

Funny Bone, Syracuse

Fri., Jan. 25 - Sun., Jan. 27 Mike Epps

Funny Bone, Syracuse

Saturday, January 26 Bill Engvall

del Lago Resort & Casino, Waterloo

Arts/Theater Wednesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Open Figure Drawing

Wescott Community Center, Syracuse

Thursday, Jan. 3 - Sunday, Jan. 6 Elf the Musical

Carrier Dome, Syracuse

Sunday, January 13

SU Ice Hockey vs. Oswego State University Tennity Ice Pavillion, Syracuse Carrier Dome, Syracuse

Syracuse Crunch vs. Belleville Senators

Friday, Jan. 11 - Saturday, Jan. 26

Saturday, January 19

St. David’s Episcopal Church , DeWitt

Blithe Spirit

CNY Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall

War Memorial, Syracuse

Top Rank Boxing on ESPN+ Bryant Jennings vs. Oscar Rivas LIVE Turning Stone Event Center, Verona

SU Men’s Basketball vs Pittsburgh Carrier Dome, Syracuse

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Syracuse Crunch vs. Binghamton Devils

Sunday, January 13

Wednesday, January 23

Everson Museum, Syracuse

War Memorial, Syracuse

Symphoria peforms J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4; Melinda Wagner: Little Moonhead; Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

SU Women’s Basketball vs Miami

Saturday, January 19

Friday, January 25

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Syracuse

Saturday, January 26

Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia

SU Men’s Basketball vs Georgia Tech

Frida Backman / violin, Collin Hansen / piano, Kathleen Roland-Silverstein / soprano: perform Scandinavian chamber music

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Auburn Public Theater, Auburn

War Memorial, Syracuse

Saturday, January 12

Friday, January 18

Wescott Community Center, Syracuse

Mark Douglas & Friends

The Vine at Del Lago, Waterloo

Syracuse Crunch vs. Cleveland Monsters

Wednesday, January 9

Bob Nelson & Brad Tassell

Saturday, January 12

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SU Women’s Basketball vs North Carolina

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Word on the Street

by BILL MCCLELLAN

The Sword of Damocles attn: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Senator, I offer you the solution in item #11. I hope this column finds you. We must note, of course Trump is a big problem, but far from the cause. It is the Congress and the deceitful claim of impartiality of the Supreme Court that has allowed the cause of our tribulation and despair to be the standard and to become so ingrained that is ignored.

I am in my 70’s and have watched for over 40 years, as if I were a child deserted by their Mother, as our Government allowed the transfer of work away from our Country and neglected the health of our land and the quality of life for Americans. Our land is literally crumbling as infrastructure has weakened throughout. All of this to sustain a system of greed that holds you and your peers’ hostage, without an avenue with integrity to allow your heartfelt positions. Thus, causing what you will read here. It is this treacherous desertion of our well-being, that went before, that gave us Trump. It is the system Senator, the system. Please read on: Damocles: A flatterer who, having extolled the happiness of Dionysius, tyrant of Syracuse, (Sicily, Italy) was seated at a banquet with a sword suspended over his head by a single hair to show him the perilous nature of that happiness.

The sword of Damocles usually alludes to the unyielding and persistent menace and

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peril faced by those in power. There is another unyielding and persistent menace that has creeped its way through the American way. This is a series of systemic design flaws that have caused gridlock and misdirected proper measures, that are absolute and urgent to human well-being. “Hope” must not be a word that sustains just itself, there must be pathway for fruition. Our system has removed such pathway.

Try and forget the “Right” and the “Left.” Let’s all of us, just for the sake of this article try and work with “Right” and “Wrong.” I am going to proceed with a list of our realities.

And ask if you think they should exist.

Matters that exist that simply should not. Matters that exist because within our system greed and unparalleled pathway to satisfy greed, self-interest and the immediate base needs of voters within the districts of each leader, influence decisions. The Government acquiescing to these systemic issues removes the common good from the equation and the results are our reality.

Realities that destroy the pathways needed to satisfy the intent of this great land and the real hopes of our people.

Almost all of you will answer “No” to each question and it will then clearly follow it is not the issues that must be addressed first, it is the system that

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prevents their correction. Each question is just a veneer for terrible wrongs within the issue addressed: 1. Should Government Gerrymandering exist in America? Gerrymandering is the act of drawing Election District boundaries around your own Party and making this barbaric third world act binding and legal. This in turn circumvents voter thoughts by insuring the district favors your party. This is a third world approach, not an American approach and not Democracy.

2. Should Government be allowed to design process to ensure that profits go to the 1% allowing them to accumulate over the half the nations bounty and causing wealth disbursement as follows? The top 20% wealthiest possess 80% of all financial assets. The richest 1% of the American population own 38% of the country’s total wealth, and the next 16% own 51%. Thus, the top 20% of Americans own 88% of the country’s wealth and the bottom 80% of the population owns 14%. 1% of the people have more than the bottom 90%. Do you think this reflects the equality of founding intent?

3. Here are 5 economic questions: Should profits once disbursed and shared among employees be cached grievously far beyond all that is reasonable and hoarded by unregulated executives, often at hundreds of fold? Do you think it is proper for the top 50 American Companies to have 1.6 trillion dollars stashed offshore to avoid any obligation to America? Do you find this void in Patriotism astonishing? Do you believe that nearly a trillion dollars (82.8 %) in the recent tax cut bill went to our wealthiest citizens when the country is distressed; especially noting that it has been proven over and over these cuts to not trickle down? Do you believe the 22 trillion debt is a real threat that will inevitably force our collapse or do you think it is economic deceit and disguise that is not as serious as portrayed?

4. Was it right for the profits of companies within the United States in the last 20 years to go to the 1% while wages stagnated for the rest of the population?

5. Do you believe it is proper for Wyoming with a population of 573,720 to have the same power in the Senate with two Senators as does California with 40,000.000 people also with 2 Senators? This translates into every citizen in Wyoming having 75 times, yes 75 times the power of each citizen in California.

6. Global warming is all but a certainty according to the finest minds in Science in the World. continued on pg 42

But let’s just say their odds of being right are 25%. The question is: Do you believe that Corporate Greed and Power especially big oil and energy, should be allowed to roll the dice on millions of lives, and to devastate human life and earthy societal structure as we know it, with the odds 1 in 4 that this will happen? Mind you, in truth Global Warming with human causation is near certainty.

7. China has had exponential economic gain in recent decades. They have 1.4 billion people. One billion more that the U.S. In 1980, 90 percent of their society lived in extreme poverty. Today that number is a highly appreciable 2%. Yes 2%.

Their military goal is underway with design to develop extremely high-tech weaponry that can overcome our nuclear capacity and to win a war rather than destroy the world. Putin and Russia and the U.S. are on the fast tract to develop weaponry that will insure complete destruction, but China wants to win. China believes we have become the major destroyer of earthly environment and stability. The question: Do you believe there should be an International Department of Nuclear War prevention, that meets

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The Sword of Damocles continued from pg 41 ceaselessly, researching Nuclear buildup, freezes, lowering numbers, elimination and issues of such importance that common good interests that are aggrieved give reason for war? This department does NOT EXIST. And yet we live in a world that may be hideously destroyed in a hellacious inferno in 24 to 48 hours from any given moment.

8. The United States incarcerates randomly for minor infraction causing a bulging prison system of 2,220,300 with a population of 325 million. Far higher than any country on earth. China with 4 times as many people, 1.4 billion, incarcerates less people 1,649,804. We also have private prisons that force minimal care and humanity diminishing deprivation and lack of rehab opportunity. Two-part question: Question1: Do you believe this problem remains (a cursory bill is underway) largely to sustain an out of control Criminal Justice System, from police to lawyers and judges, to jails, and a multitude of sustaining demands? Question2: Do you believe there should be a highly respected and influential department to study, evaluate and recommend solutions and incarceration alternatives, in keeping with the human dignity, honor and fairness once sought in earnest in the United States?

9. Do you understand this is our reality and believe it is right for the infrastructure, American well-being, quality of life and the quality of our land, to be sacrificed to sustain the wealth of 1% and others of very extreme wealth?

10. This is also two-part question: Do you believe that within a system that allows for the best that humans can be that answers can be found?

Do you realize that the United States of America does not have such a system that allows the best we can be and that our way of life is broken and floundering as China and Saudi Arabia and others grow and flourish? In recent decades growth to America is hoarding bounty within executives and the 1% as the people stagnate and decline. Other countries do not have the problem that we do, that perpetuates and sustains and leaves unattended, all of the above.

11. The Problem. The absolute glaringly clear yet ignored problem, that if addressed could save the United States and the world is: Favor for Favor or Quid Pro Quo in Government. Essentially money in politics, not excluding favor for favor other than money. Citizens United and Corporations being people are the result of right-wing appointments and

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are so destructive one wonders about the real-world view of such powerful people. A world where greedy lobbyists designed to neglect America for their own well-being influence nearly all things, when they should be “Common Good Advisors” that have donated nothing to leaders. The answer: Eliminate money from politics. Address any Favor for Favor weakness in the system and cause pathway to prevent violation and consequence for transgression. The word is simply “Stop.” To end any devastation, even great World Wars, you must “Stop.” And it appears so simple. Just “Stop” this madness and behave like Americans. Give Duty, Honor, Country real meaning. The kind that makes you walk tall and gives you chills. That is what we need from our leaders. That is America Why would we even consider addressing problems of such magnitude, when even mankind itself is in grave danger, with anything less than “THE BEST HUMANS CAN”?

Why intentionally move forward with this corrupt system that does not allow this and has put us here?

With great despair I humbly offer that once again this little paper has shown how to lead, how to save our land and to guide our world. Too bad there is no valuable pursuit.

It is only human existence at play. Thus, we live under the “Sword of Damocles. And one day the hair will give way … Unless Senator, unless a Champion arises.

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Natashaskitchen.com Recipe from www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk

Ingredients

2 Salmon Fillets (skinned & deboned) 7oz / 200g Spaghetti (or long cut pasta of choice) 3/4 cup / 180ml Heavy Cream 1/3 cup / 80ml White Wine 2 sprigs of Fresh Dill 1 tsp Fresh Dill, finely diced 1 heaped tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely diced + extra for serving

Prep 10min

Cook

15m

Directions  

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2 small Shallots, finely diced 2 cloves Garlic, finely diced 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter small pinch of Chilli Flakes (optional) Lemon Juice, to taste Parmesan, to serve Salt & Black Pepper, to taste Olive Oil for frying

Generously season all sides of your salmon with salt and pepper.

Fry over medium-high heat in a small drizzle of olive oil. Once golden on one side, flip over and place a sprig of dill on top of each fillet. Melt butter into the pan and baste the salmon. Fry the 2 other sides of the salmon then place to one side and rest.

Cook your pasta until al dente, reserving a cup of starchy pasta water. Drain when needed.

Lower to medium heat and fry your shallots in the leftover browned butter until softened, then fry your garlic for a further minute or so.

Pour in your wine, deglazing the pan as necessary. Leave to simmer for a minutes to reduce, then stir in your cream. It’s important to reduce the wine so it burns off the alcohol and doesn’t end up too bitter.

Add your dill, parsley, small pinch of chilli flakes (optional) and a small squeeze of lemon juice to taste (careful, you won’t need much). Season with salt and pepper.

Shred your salmon or cut to bite sized chunks then add to your sauce. Use your pasta water to thin out as necessary.

Combine with your pasta then serve with an extra sprinkle of parsley and a good grating of parmesan.

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