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Fall 2019 Preview It’s unfathomable to think that summer is already over, but as the kids get back on the bus, and nights become longer and cooler, it means that fall is right around the corner. With this change in the season, it also signifies a shift in the movie world, where Oscar contenders and blockbusters alike mingle together to craft an exciting and exhilarating slate of productions the look to entertain and engage. Here are few of my most anticipated films being released during the upcoming season.

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When it was released two years ago, IT took the cinematic world by storm.

Capturing the very essence of what made Stephen King’s expansive novel so terrifying, it featured great performances by a young cast (Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Martell, Chosen Jacobs) and a phenomenal and memorable modern movie monster in Bill Skarsgard’s frightening Pennywise.

Now that expectations are high, there is no way for IT: CHAPTER 2 to take audiences by surprise. Ingratiating new cast members that include Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and the amazing Bill Hader who are playing the Loser’s Club as adults, it will weave the story of kids and their grown-up counteparts, and how they battle Pennywise in hopes of saving the Town of Dairy and its vulnerable inhabitants.

With a running time that clocks in a just under three hours, IT: CHAPTER 2 will not only test the nerves of its audience, but their patience as well. Anyone who has read the source material (or watched the mini-series from 1990) knows how dense the story is, and will understand that, perhaps, this daunting length may be warranted. It is a gamble, however, as it far exceeds genre norms. With the promise of a plethora of scares, oceans of blood, and plenty of Pennywise, it has all of the elements required in order to become a blockbuster, just as its predecessor was.

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After Heath Ledger’s tragic passing in 2008, I honestly believed that we would never witness another iteration of the Joker on the big screen. Standing as one of the great villainous performances in the history of cinema, he was a seething ball of malignant intensity that helped shape THE DARK KNIGHT into the comic-book film in which all others are now compared.

To my surprise, however, the Joker reemerged in 2016 in David Ayer’s hollow and disappointing SUICIDE SQUAD. Played with a feverish fury by Jared Leto (whose off-screen antics were far more intriguing than anything that ended up on the screen), Ayer’s disjointed continued on pg 4

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Fall 2019 Preview continued from pg 2 and under-utilized storyline did a disservice to Leto and the character. While there is still a Leto-led vehicle in the works, this is certainly not the most promising production featuring the killer clown. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and co-written and directed by Todd Phillips (OLD SCHOOL, THE HANGOVER) JOKER is easily my most anticipated film of the year.

Based on an entirely new story that ignores the established Batman canon, Phillips explored how a mild mannered comedian become a deranged and psychotic murderer.

Even within the Batman world, Joker is a complex and complicated entity, and the psychology of his descent into madness is one of the more thought-provoking conversations in the comic realm. Though Phillips is most well known for his outlandish comedies, Phoenix is easily one of the best actors of this (or any) generation, and I have a strong belief that he is going to be in the Oscar conversation within a matter of months.

Though it was unfathomable to think of anyone approaching the brilliance of Ledger, the potential of Phoenix is there, and my expectations could not possibly be higher.

Doctor Sleep (November 8)

If you are surprised to find two Stephen King adaptations on this list, trust me when I say, I am too.

This shouldn’t be construed as a knock on Mr. King, as I am a huge and ardent fan of his written work.

When it comes to films based on his books, however, there are many more disappointments than stand outs.

While King himself infamously detested Stanley Kubrick’s production of THE SHINING, the majority of film fanatics (myself included) consider it a masterpiece, and easily one of the best films the genre has ever seen. The horror classic starring Jack

Ewan McGregor as Danny Torrence, now grown in Stephen Kings newest novel adaptation, Doctor Sleep Nicholson was released in 1980, and now, three decades later, we will finally get to see a sequel.

Based on the excellent novel by Mr. King, DOCTOR SLEEP finds a tortured Danny Torrence (Ewan McGregor) still living with the demons of what unfolded at the Overlook Hotel when he was a child. When he meets a young girl who appears to have the same powers as his, he feels the need to protect her against evil forces who will stop at nothing in order to exploit her abilities, and use them for their own nefarious purposes.

Writer/director Mike Flanagan is no stranger to horror, standing at the helm of OCULUS, HUSH, and the Netflix smash-hit series, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. He has also served as writer/director for another Stephen King adaptation, GERALD’S GAME. That film, with a limited cast, and minimalist setting was absolutely fantastic, and if Flanagan can seamlessly find a way to transform King’s DOCTOR SLEEP for page to screen, it may achieve the potential and expectations that come from following THE SHINING. 2012

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And, thanks to last year’s endearing and illuminating documentary WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR, Mr. Rogers is as beloved now as he had ever been. This can also be chalked up to a new generation of kids

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growing up with the spin-off animated series DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, but regardless of who deserves the credit, the soft-spoken Rogers and his puppet pals stand alongside Bob Ross as a beacon of joy and pleasantness from a bygone era. They are entities guaranteed to make the viewer feel sufficiently satisfied, comforted and happy whenever they grace the screen.

In Marielle Heller’s A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, the iconic Fred Rogers is portrayed by theequally legendary Tom Hanks. The film focuses on the relationship that was built between the king of PBS and journalist Lloyd Vogel (THE AMERICANS’ Matthew Rhys) who set out to discover what made Mr. Rogers tick, and if he is Tom Hanks as the iconic Fred Rogers truly the embodiment of the character he portrayed on his beloved children’s program.

It hardly seems a gamble to throw Hanks into any role, but at the same time, Rogers was such a unique and singularly revolutionary individual, that asking audiences to believe that the most recognizable man in Hollywood is Mr. Rogers isn’t as safe of a bet as it may seem on paper. Because Morgan Neville’s doc was so good, and we were provided with such an intimate and thorough portrait of a pioneer, I truly wonder how much more insightful a biopic can possibly be. If anyone can do it, however, it’s probably Hanks, and it’s doubtful that he would tackle the role unless he knew there was something special that he was capable of projecting.

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Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Writing … Living … Writing … Playing …Writing …

Greetings, music lovers. Before we get started this month, please note the new component of my article at the end of the interview.

I’m not going to set this interview up very much, as I usually do, out of a strong respect for whom we’re interviewing this month. Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers is the one writer in this city that makes me most acute about what I’m doing as a songwriter if we’re in the same house or on the same bill. It’s not a nervous issue. It’s a respect issue. My respect for what we’re all doing goes up when Pepper is on the scene. Yup. One of those guys. And that’s why if you don’t know him already – you should. He’s not just a good or great writer. He’s an important writer.

And he lives here.

Chuck Schiele: Hi Jeffrey. Thank you for doing this interview with us here at Sounds of Syracuse.

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers: Thank you, Chuck. My pleasure.

CS: How did you become a musician/songwriter?

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, local musicial, singer, songwriter The best way to stay tuned is through my email list (sign up at http://eepurl.com/bbL4gH).

know anything to write a song. -And I’ve never stopped.

Along with music, I’ve always loved writing, and I studied literature and creative writing in college. My passions for words and music merged when I became the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine out in San Francisco, and they’ve stayed that way ever since. So my work as a writer/editor is inseparable from my work as a musician/songwriter.

Along with music, I’ve always loved writing, and I studied literature and creative writing in college. My passions for words and music merged when I became the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine out in San Francisco, and they’ve stayed that way ever since. So my work as a writer/editor is inseparable from my work as a musician/songwriter.

JPR: My parents made the fateful decision to give my brother and me guitars when we CS: How long have you been doing this? each turned 12, and he and I competed and egged each other on and jammed together JPR: I’ve been playing guitar and writing songs for —gulp— more than 40 years. I through adolescence – there’s no better way to learn than having a picking partner! We really launched myself as a solo artist about 15 years ago, after moving to the Syracuse started playing actual gigs around our New Jersey hometown when I was around 14, and area.

I started writing songs almost immediately, before I had any notion that you needed to continued on pg 8

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all should join us!) This is the follow-up Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers continued from pg 6 to the album Almost There, which won a CS: Which songwriters move you most?

Sammy for Best JPR: My first songwriting hero was Paul Americana.

Simon – I memorized every note of Bridge I teach a lot Over Troubled Water. I was also a huge Stevie of guitar and Wonder fan as a kid, and Superstition still songwriting gives me instant goosebumps. Starting in workshops on high school, I went deep into the songtour and also at writing of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, music camps – which remains a touchstone of my music. this summer I And then I discovered Tom Waits, who blew had an amazing apart all my notions of what a song could be week teaching at Ashokan Guitar Camp in or sound like. the Catskills.

So those are some examples of I’m editor at large for Acoustic Guitar songwriters who rocked my world. But magazine and always working on artist really the list goes on and on. Lennon and interviews and lessons. My latest projects McCartney of course, Bruce Cockburn, Ani are a lesson with Bruce Cockburn and DiFranco, Chris Whitley, Joni Mitchell, Elliott a feature based on Pete Seeger’s letters Smith, Anaïs Mitchell, Martin Sexton, to Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Wendy Sassafras Ramsay: Pepper and Sassafras to musicians that will be out soon. This name a few. Through my work as a journaljournalistic work in turn feeds into my ist, I’ve been privileged to interview many of book projects – most recently, a lesson these artists over the years and gain insight book/video called Beyond Strumming and the second edition of my book The Complete into how they write and think about music.

Singer-Songwriter.

CS: Please tell us about the projects you are involved with.

I teach long-running courses on songwriting and creative nonfiction writing in the JPR: I am awash in projects, as always. honors program at Syracuse University.

I perform with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Wendy Sassafras Ramsay as a duo I’m gearing up this year’s edition of the Acoustic Guitar Project, an international (known as Pepper and Sassafras), and with a full acoustic band that also includes drumproject in which a group of songwriters each write a song in a week on the same guitar. mer/percussionist Josh Dekaney and bass/sax player Jason Fridley. The band is featured Thirty songs have been written on our Syracuse guitar, and five more will be coming this on the forthcoming album Live and Listening, recorded in May at the 443, Syracuse’s fall.

This year’s project concert is November 15 at the Folkus Project. lovely new oasis for original music. (Hey, our release party is Oct. 16 at the 443, and you I’m getting ready to launch a Patreon site that will offer a stream of exclusive lessons, videos, songs, and more. of

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CS: Fantastic! What do you think about songwriting today?

JPR: I recently watched a video of two guys harping on contemporary pop music as being so harmonically narrow and predictable. OK, maybe that’s true to some degree, but outside of the tiny sliver of the Top 40 there is so much great, diverse songwriting. Just to take one example from my current listening: Lately I’ve been knocked out by 22-year-old Madison Cunningham, from southern California. Brilliant songwriter and guitarist too. Or check out Anaïs Mitchell, the singer-songwriter whose musical Hadestown swept the Tony Awards this year. Those who say no one writes good songs anymore just aren’t really looking.

CS: Please share a highlight or two from your music career.

JPR: Winning the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for my song Fly was an incredible experience – especially since it was the first time I’d ever entered a songwriting

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CS: Wow. You must be still buzzing from that.

JPR: I was a winner in the country category, which was interesting because I never really considered myself a country songwriter. But the song grew out of the fiddle tune Sally Goodin, and it’s actually much more rooted in country tradition than a lot what comes out of Nashville these days.

For the last three years I’ve done concerts celebrating Jerry Garcia’s birthday at the storied Club Passim in Cambridge, Mass., and at other venues in New England. Last year, the owner of Jerry’s iconic Wolf guitar brought the guitar to the Passim show, and we all played Wolf on some favorite Dead songs. So I got to play Eyes of the World and Crazy Fingers on Jerry’s guitar, on his birthday, at a legendary club. Pinch me.

CS: Who else in CNY music community do you find notable (or interesting) as a songwriter?

JPR: We have such a deep talent pool here. As host of the Words and Music Songwriter Showcase, originally at Jazz Central in Syracuse and currently at Seneca Street Brew Pub in Manlius, I’ve spotlighted around 70 CNY songwriters. I could make a very long list, but I’m deeply impressed with the songwriting of Karen Savoca, John Cadley, Bob Halligan Jr., Ashley Cox, Mike Powell, Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, Phil Grajko … Of course I’m biased, but Wendy Ramsay writes songs that are fresh and fun and one of a kind.

CS: The main thing about writing a song is …

JPR: Being open to discovery. If you set out in writing to execute an idea you have already finalized in your mind, your song is likely to be predictable and boring. Instead, follow your instincts and see where they lead you. Be surprised. Learn something.

CS: Writing instrument of choice?

JPR: Acoustic guitar, now and always – I’m fortunate to own a gorgeous custom instrument built 20 years ago by Toronto luthier Linda Manzer that is just packed with songs. I also like writing by singing over a beat (played on a table, knee, cajón, you name it). Some audience favorites were written this way – for instance, Sycamore Tree, Only the Soul, and How Long Till It’s Too Late, all featured on the live CD, with Josh Dekaney taking my grooves to a completely new plane.

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JPR: Acoustic guitar, now and always particular that you feel defines you and your style as a songwriter? Can you characterize your songwriting “way” or style?

JPR: I’m obsessed with getting a band’s worth of sound out of an acoustic guitar and exploring different grooves. I have songs that tap into the feel of rock, bluegrass, soul/ funk, swing, blues – not because I’m trying to be clever or eclectic, but just because that variety of terrain turns me on as a songwriter.

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N-oll. Four-time Super Bowl winner for the 1970’s Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty. Noll changed the culture in the Steel City and helped put the team together and is just as important for this dynasty as any head coach to theirs in league history.

A-llen. As in George, one of the most underrated NFL head coaches ever and Marcus, the incredible running back for the Raiders and Chiefs.

T-O. As in Terrell Owens. Arguably the most talented player in league history who was also the biggest handful. He played for five teams for a reason.

I-in team? There is none. And football is the ultimate team game and this has been used since forever.

O-rlando Pace. Cool name. Terrific offensive lineman (Rams-Bears). 2016 Hall of Famer.

N-ew England Patriots. The most recent great dynasty in league history behind Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Nine AFC titles and Six Super Bowl crowns under them. And still going.

A-nderson. As in Morten Anderson. Gotta give love to a kicker. Second best of all-time right behind Adam Vinatieri.

L-ombardi. The greatest coach of all-time and the trophy named after him for the Super Bowl winner.

Many people say Bill Belichick is the GOAT and rightfully so.

Lombardi is for this writer. He developed the Green Bay franchise, won multiple NFL titles and the first two Super Bowls and is etched in time. Plus, he didn’t have SpyGate (that we know of).

F-ranco Harris. 1972 AFC Divisional Playoff Game. Three Rivers Stadium. The Hall of Fame running back caught a tip toed football off of a helmet and rumbled in for the score. It’s arguably the most famous play in NFL history.

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Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers continued from pg 9 the nuances of language, imagery, and storytelling is, I think, a defining characteristic of my songs.

CS: I think so, too. And I for one certainly appreciate your facility and prowess for the craft. Yes. -Nuances. Please offer your best advice to up-and-coming songwriters/ musicians.

JPR: As I’ve written about at length in The Complete Singer-Songwriter and elsewhere, being a musician these days is like running a little cottage industry. Most of us serve as our own booking agents, labels, publicists, webmasters, and more. Actually making a living in music means being a smart entrepreneur and finding your niche. Skills like graphic design, video and audio production, website building, and socialmedia marketing are invaluable. Don’t let business concerns contaminate the art, but make no mistake: you are a start-up business. Think about what you have to offer that is a little different than what others are doing.

CS: What do you get out of the experience of songwriting (beside the song)?

JPR: There’s always therapeutic value in finding an external expression for something inside you. It’s validating and can connect you with others in profound ways – a good song makes you (and the listener) feel less alone. And then there’s the feeling of progress. I’ve been writing songs for decades and feel like my latest batch is the best I’ve ever written – and the next ones will be better still. It’s gratifying and energizing to feel yourself continuing to grow and learn in your art.

CS: What is in your near future, musically?

JPR: The live album release on Oct. 16 and the launch of my Patreon are the big projects in the pipeline. I’m excited!

CS: How can we all stay in touch with you and your music?

JPR: Through my website, www.jeffreypepperrodgers.com, which includes a lot of free guitar and songwriting lessons; Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jeffreypepperrodgers); and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jeffreypepperrodgers). The best way to stay tuned is through my email list (sign up at http://eepurl.com/bbL4gH).

CS: Thank you, Jeffrey. It certainly has been a pleasure to do this interview with you.

JPR: Thank you, Chuck.

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On October 2, 7pm, I will be hosting a showcase at the Listening Room 443 featuring the incredible talents of Christopher Ames, Bob Halligan Jr. and Colin Aberdeen. The event will showcase the music, songwriting, and the up-close charismatic charm of each of these local treasures in unplugged fashion. All you music gormandizing nice people will come on down to dig the show and the super cool vibe.

Then: In the following issue I’ll talk about what happened at the show in this new Revue Review component of my column – which you are reading, right now. We’ll also announce the next Revue Review showcase. I promise to bring you compelling talent every time, so come on down and let’s have a great time. It’s good for you. It’s good for our city.

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came up with the name “Super Bowl” from his son bouncing a “Super Ball” off the wall and mentioned it in a league meeting in how to name this grand championship tilt. The O-tto Graham. Easily a Cleveland Browns guy was a genius.

Mount Rushmore member and staple QB of the L-evy. Marv Levy. Helped orchestrate four straight trips to the Super Bowl as head NFL’s early days of the 1940’s and 50’s. Threecoach of the Buffalo Bills. One of the truly great guys in sports. “Where else would you time NFL champ. He could run it and throw it. A rather be than right here, right now?” Levy just turned 94 on August 3. dominating player. How dominant? His CleveL-ewis.

Ray Lewis. One of the most intimidating players in league history. Two-time land Browns played in the league championSuper Bowl champ. Super Bowl MVP. Two-time NFL ship game every season from 1946-55.

Defensive Player of the Year. Lewis made O-J Simpson. The greatest fall in league offensive coordinators have nightmares in game-planning for him. history. Heisman winner. Hall of Famer. First E-mmitt Smith and Earl Campbell. Two 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history (1973). Beloved awesome running backs with E’s.

Buffalo Bill. Fantastic broadcaster. You know the A-FC. American Football Conference.

The rest. winner is awarded the Lamar Hunt Trophy T-om Landry. The legendary head coach of annually. the Dallas Cowboys with the famous hat and G-eorge Halas. Legendary Chicago Bears owner and head coach who was ahead of classy persona. He is an NFL Films face for the his time. One of the NFL’s co-founders. Instrumental in our game today. Eight-time NFL ages. He won two Super Bowls. The star on the champion.

He even played while coaching and sold tickets! helmet was represented by Landry for years, U-nitas.

Peyton Manning before Peyton Manning. Johnny Unitas is on the Mount Rushthe original head coach of America’s Team. more of quarterbacks for his incredible mind and calling plays in the huddle. Three-time B-arry Sanders. There has never been a player NFL champ and Super Bowl V winner. Helped put the league and sport on the map in the before or since who was as elite with less to work with. Sanders, who retired slightly 1958 NFL title game against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium. early, played for the most part on horrific Detroit Lions teams and behind awful offensive E-rnie Davis.

The one guy who was as sure a thing as anyone and would have been a lines. He always deserved better. legend and Hall of Famer. Football fans never saw the 1961 Heisman Trophy winner out A-FL. Noted above. Without the AFL and The Foolish Club,* we don’t have what we of Syracuse fully as he died too young of leukemia. have today. You could argue that because the NFL has gotten so big, that The Foolish Mike Lindsley has been in sports media for 20 years. Follow him on Twitter @MikeLClub is the most innovative and important group in the history of sports. Branch Rickey Sports and download his podcast the ML Sports Platter on Apple Podcasts, Google and Jackie Robinson as individuals, sure, but as a group, nothing tops The Foolish Club.

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We are currently in era where anything nostalgic is bound to be embraced, and it seems that my generation (those who grew up in the mid-to-late 80’s and early 90’s) is particularly fond of the vintage feels. So, naturally, when I fired up Netflix on August

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Originally produced as a special for Nickelodeon that never found its way air, Netflix picked up STATIC CLING, hoping to capitalize on the nostalgia boom that seems to be taking over the pop-culture landscape.

For the past 20 years, Rocko, Heffer, Filburt, and Spunky have been orbiting earth within the confines of Rocko’s house. A rocket had blasted them into outer space, and for the last two decades, their only source of entertainment has been a VHS copy of their favorite TV Show, THE FATHEADS. When the tape finally breaks, devastation sets in.

But, before they crumble completely, they discover that the remote that controlled the rocket was stuck on Heffer’s butt the entire time. With one simple push, they crash back to earth, and quickly discover that the world has moved on without them.

The show is once again set in the fictional city of O-Town, and Rocko, Filburt, and Heffer soon discover that much has changed since they left. The quiet simplicity of their old lives has been replaced by hyperactive inhabitants who are obsessed with cell phones, selfies, virtual reality, and Buzzbucks coffee shops. Worst of all, Rocko discovers, to his horror, that THE FATHEADS has been canceled. Aimless and shattered, Rocko vows to get his favorite show back on the air. In order to do so, he must track down the original writer of the program, Ralph Bighead, who is the son of his neighbors, Ed and Bev Bighead.

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The initial Italian Festival, spear-headed by Ginnie Lostumbo and Linda DeFrancisco, was approached by the city about moving the festival to the downtown area, and they readily When you think of “heritage,” what comes to mind? For most of us, it’s the foods, the mu- agreed. And soon it became sic, the traditions that have been handed down to us from our parents, grandparents and one of the most popular generations before them. Each culture that is part of the weave of the greater “American” of Syracuse ethnic celebrafabric has given us these gifts from the many places and people who have joined us, and tions of food, culture, music, and history. brought with them these treasures.

One way we share our heritage is through festivals. Syracuse is no stranger to festivals The Festival is a volunteer Venetian Gondolier effort (as many as 300 —Greek, Scottish, Irish, Polish, Middle Eastern­— but one of the longest running, and Syracusans pitch in), and most beloved for great food and fun, is the Festa Italiana. It marks the end of “Festival Season” for the city, taking place in mid-September. This year, the Festival will run Friday recruits from every age and talent, from seniors to stuthrough Sunday, September 13, 14, and 15. dents, and attracts many local restaurants that serve the Italian treats we all have come Something over 20 years ago, some members of the Syracuse Italian community had to enjoy. (Yes, we in the Northeast are spoiled with some of the finest Italian cuisine in an idea to build an Italian Community Center. But eventually, the organizers decided that their fund-raising mechanism —a festival— could be better dedicated to relievcontinued on pg 18

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Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling continued from pg 14 From the opening seconds of STATIC CLING, I was overjoyed to be back in this absurd and outlandish world. Much of the debris seen floating in space in these opening seconds were memorable references to some of the more endearing episodes of the series, and the following 40 minutes provided more of the same. Crafted in a way to appeal to die-hards and newbies alike, it struck a balance that was delightfully unexpected and satisfying. As has always been the staple with ROCKO, STATIC CLING made hilariously astute cultural observations, and tackled complex issues such as technology, consumerism, greed, and the embrace of the transgender community. And, while these heavy themes ultimately lead to a great deal of reflection, there is a steady onslaught of sophomoric and lowbrow humor to soften and enliven the production.

Though STATIC CLING doesn’t quite approach the same level of, “did they just do/say that?!” as some of the more shocking moments in Rocko’s original run (their game of “Spank the Monkey” was particularly jaw-dropping) there is no shortage of clever lines, references, and sight-gags. Inherently meta in nature, THE FATHEADS and Rocko’s journey to get it back on the air is a not-so-thinly-veiled reference to ROCKO’S MODERN LIFE itself, and this makes the fact that creator Joe Murray got almost the entire original cast and crew back together all the more enjoyable and endearing. The fact that they didn’t tinker much with the animation style, and basically made a 1995 cartoon in 2019 is yet another plus in regards to production, and establishes an authenticity that makes is impossible to dislike. Had any of these changes been made to try to indulge a modern audience that have moved on from some of these silly series of yore would have been a disservice to Rocko and his fans, and would have rendered this new installment an utter failure. Instead, Murray and crew clung to what made this MODERN LIFE a classic to begin with, and provided its patient patrons with a resoundingly delightful and nostalgic update to this collection of kooky characters.

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September is also a busy tourist month, so the wineries have plenty of events planned to keep everyone busy. The events range from pumpkin chuckin to wine dinners, and live music to a German themed festival. Take a look at the list below to start your September planning.

1: Music and Mimosas – Hosmer Winery 7: Some Like it Hot – Hosmer Winery 7: Tunes on the Terrace – Thirsty Owl Wine Co. 7 & 8: Fall Fever Days – Goose Watch Winery & Swedish Hill Winery 8: Music and Mimosas – Hosmer Winery 9-14: First Responder Appreciation Week – all 14 wineries 14: Summer of Food Trucks – Lucas Vineyards 14: CountryFest – Americana Vineyards 14 & 15: Birthday Party Celebration Weekend – Thirsty Owl Wine Co. 15: 22nd Annual German Festival – Lucas Vineyards 15: Music and Mimosas – Hosmer Winery 21: Power of the Sea Wine Dinner – Knapp Winery 22: Paella on the Patio – Toro Run Winery 22: Music and Mimosas – Hosmer Winery 27: Finger Lakes Comedy Festival – Buttonwood Grove Winery 29: Music and Mimosas – Hosmer Winery • Every Thursday night: Live Music at Six Mile Creek Vineyards • Every Friday afternoon: Premium Tastings at Buttonwood Grove Winery • Every Saturday afternoon: Live Music on the Deck at Buttonwood Grove Winery • Every Sunday afternoon: Live Music at Six Mile Creek Vineyards • Every Saturday and Sunday: Pumpkin Chuckin at Varick Winery & Vineyards • Every Friday-Sunday: Live Music at Americana Vineyards As you can see, the wineries really step up their game during harvest season, not just in the vineyards, but in their tasting room offerings as well. Soon enough, you’ll hear the sounds of the tractors as they bring in freshly picked grapes and smell the fresh grape juice in the air wafting from the press deck.

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Festa Italiana! Syracuse continued from pg 15 the US!) If the food really is your thing enjoy watching the Charity One Handed Meatball eating contest at 12:30 on Friday. Each contestant will be participating for a local charity, the winning charity receiving $500, and each of the others $100.

Another yearly favorite is a stellar lineup of entertainers, introduced by local celebrities, on both the small and large stages. The Main Stage is In front of State Office Building, the Small Stage – Key Bank Parking Lot – Fayette Street.

As a special treat, Rocco Barbato will be coming in from Las Vegas to entertain on Sunday.

And then there’s Bocce! On Friday, 9/13 at 5 p.m., local politicians compete, and then the Special Olympians challenge the Bocce Judges. And on Saturday, 8/14 at 9:00 is the open Bocce Tournament. If you’ve never played before, Sunday at noon to 2:00 p.m. there will be lessons in “The Basics of Bocce.”

After that, visit the photo booth for a commemorative free photo, sponsored by Ruffino Wine.

There’s a Children’s Tent, with games and activities organized just for the kids, and all day there will be strolling musicians dressed as Venetian Gondoliers, playing traditional music on guitar and mandolin.

But of all the things the organizers are most proud there is the Heritage Display, which will be enhanced this year as individuals to identify their city of origin on a map of Italy, and with images and items of Italian history and culture loaned by community members. Centered in the air-conditioned Atrium at the City Hall Commons (the triangular shaped building between Key Bank and the State Tower Building), there will be displays, puppets, clothing and other exhibits that tell the story of Syracuse’s Italian heritage. In addition to joining the Cayuga Museum in loaning the Festival pictures and historic items for the Heritage Display, Gregg Tripoli from the Onondaga Historical Association will share the story of Syracuse’s Italian immigrants; Jim Battaglia will show you how to make Limoncello; Laura Hand presents Memories of Italy; there will be a pasta-making demonstration; and you can take part in Italian Bingo! That’s the version of the game where the numbers are announced in Italian first, then in English,

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to help you learn a little Italian. Also on display will be photos of local Italian servicemen who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. In conjunction with veterans one of this year’s charitable recipients will be Clear Path for Veterans – Dogs for Vets Program.

Sunday begins at 11am with a procession and open-air Mass, and one thing you can be sure of: you will meet friends and acquaintances as you stroll the grounds and enjoy the venue. In a city named “Syracuse,” it’s one festival we can all feel part of.

Everyone involved is proud and happy to put on this traditional event – and if you see someone there in a red shirt, say “thanks,” as they’re the volunteers who make this event happen. Divertiti! (Have fun!)

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by D. Johnston

The Magic of Muscle Memory Have you ever wondered how you can hit shots like a pro during practice then struggle to break ninety? Every golfer, at every skill level, has experienced the wild discrepancy between practice and playing.

What happens to all the “good stuff” during the ten-minute walk from the practice range to the first tee?

The answer is simple: on the practice range, you’ve been trying to fix effects (ie. swing mechanics) without addressing the

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A common misconception is equating the rate of improvement with the number of hours spent on the driving range. It’s not uncommon to hear golfers lament that the more they practised, the worse they played.

For the golfer well-versed in the nuances of swing mechanics, the three positions described above may appear overly simplistic.

Study frame-by-frame photos of your favorite players and you’ll see the above positions. Variations in grip, stance, takeaway and length of backswing are idiosyncrasies a player has adopted to help re-create the three positions.

The ideal time to create new muscle memory is during the off-season.

Mind and muscles need time to accept fresh ideas and “forget” comfortable patterns.

A full-length mirror will accelerate your progress by helping you visualize the positions while you develop a unique feel. As your comfort level increases, rehearse the three positions with your eyes closed.

Thanks for reading.

Dave Johnston is a retired member of the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association and Director of Instruction at Bloomington Downs Golf Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. He is a self-published, award-winning author focused on helping “average” golfers discover the natural ability that lies beyond swing mechanics. To learn how to overcome common misconceptions that create roadblocks to improvement, please visit: http://www.davejohnstongolf.com.

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underlying cause(s).

Feelings are causes - mechanics are effects.

If you can hit solid shots on the range, then you have the ability. The key to re-creating those shots is reinforcing the optimum feel.

Every consistent swing contains three common checkpoints or positions.

The first checkpoint is the impact position. For a right-handed golfer, the left hand is opposite the inner left thigh at impact. The second position is the end of the backswing.

In a complete backswing, the player’s back is facing the target. The final checkpoint occurs when the hands are approximately waist-high in the downswing. At this point, a line through the shaft of the club is pointing at the ball.

Are you familiar with the axiom “only perfect practice makes perfect?” The phrase sounds logical, but how do we achieve perfect practice? Rehearse these three positions accurately on a regular basis and you achieve perfect practice.

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Preventive Medicine

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Widowmaker I have personally done hundreds and hundreds of stress tests and have ordered hundreds more but no longer. You can learn a lot from stress tests … the heart rate and blood pressure, and how they change with exercise. Whether exercise causes irregular heart beats and your exercise tolerance are both important markers for heart trouble.

Unfortunately, one of the most important things I want to know is how much blockage you have before you actually keel over and the typical stress test is lousy at that. The stress test isn’t abnormal until you are probably in need of a stent or bypass. The stress test only turns abnormal when you have a lot of blockage. Look at Tim Russert the TV anchorman who passed a stress test yearly and yet died of an unsuspected heart attack – (and of course he was on statins for years!).

Well there is a new test in town and it’s called the Cardiac Calcium Score. It’s not really new. -The test has been around for over a decade but I did not trust it the first few years as it had no track record and we had plenty of other tests to check the heart. I now have enough information and experience to recommend the test to my patients.

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Investigators followed over 15,000 people over almost 15 years and there is a reliable gradient … the higher your calcium score, the worse off you were. After collecting this de-identified data, the investigators tracked the status of all participants through the National Death Index, (a central computerized index from the National Center for Health Statistics). The investigators followed the patients for a mean of 14.6 years. A score of 0 equals very low risk … 3% in this study. A score of less than 100 equals a 9% risk of an event in the next 15 years. A score between 400 and 1,000 equals a 21 percent risk and a score over 1,000 gives you a 28% risk of an event in the next 15 years. So a very low score 3% risk … a high score almost a 30% risk of actual all cause mortality not just heart attack.

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Beauty & Fashion

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How to Improve Your Eyelash Growth by Using Organic Castor Oil Castor oil is a pale yellow, viscous liquid which is extracted from the seeds of a castor oil plant. The constituents of this oil are extremely good for our skin health and hair growth. Organic Castor Oil is well known for the improvement of eyelashes and eyebrow growth. It provides sufficient nutrients to the cells to grow properly.

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Before applying it, you should confirm it whether it is pure or not. Because if it’s not pure, it will not provide you with the desired results which are the main purpose for its application. And maybe castor oil is mixed with some ingredients that may cause irritation to the eyes and may lead to some serious complication so to avoid these issues check the label whether the oil is pure or not before the application of organic castor oil.

The next thing is that you should not apply the oil directly by using your hand it may irritate the eyes. To apply this oil use eyeliner or eye mascara brush to avoid the direct contact of the oil with the eyes.

Before applying the oil to make sure your eyes should be properly cleaned and free of makeup. Apply the oil gently by using a brush and leave it for the whole night. Wash it off next day with water or with a makeup remover. The oil is applied at night because the contact time would be more and cells are hydrated properly, and excellent results can be achieved in this way.

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This is a natural way to improve your eyelash growth many other synthetic products are available in the market, but they have different chemicals in it that may cause other problems to the skin and hair so to avoid these complications you should go for the natural products that are not harmful to us in any way. This oil is easy and safe to use and have plenty of benefits for our skin and hair.

Another benefit of this natural product is that it is inexpensive as compared to many other products meant for eyelash growth.

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It has many uses other than eyelash growth which is why it should be a part of your daily skin care routine.

1. This oil is commonly used in the treatment of many skin allergies especially acne.

2. It is helpful to soothe sunburns.

3. It is commonly used as a laxative as it causes the evacuation of the bowel by irritating the lower GIT track.

4. The oil is also used in the treatment of ovarian cyst.

5. It hydrates the scalp and removes dryness of the scalp.

6. Castor oil is also beneficial against ringworm.

7. It is an excellent moisturizer.

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Widowmaker continued from pg 20 Until now if we wanted to estimate your heart disease risk we would use calculations based on your age, sex, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, whether you are a diabetic or a smoker, etc. Your doctor is supposed to use this calculator to determine if you need a statin or not.

Unfortunately the calculation is not that accurate and instead of guessing based on some calculations you can spend $125 dollars and find out exactly where you are on the spectrum. We can find heart disease much earlier with this test and we can guide your medications accordingly.

Furthermore, and more importantly, we can reinforce changing your diet to possibly reverse your heart disease which no statin has ever been able to do. If your cardiologist tells you there is nothing you can do for heart disease except take a statin … you should retire him.

There is a growing body of literature from Drs. Gundry, SInatra, McDougall, Rogers, Ornish, Hyman, and Barnard to name just a few prominent physicians who have demonstrated reversal of heart disease … opening up arteries with changes in diet. Ivor Cummins documents all the risks and benefits in the youtube video Avoiding and Resolving Modern Chronic Disease.: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=2IU-33EucMc Also the video The Widowmaker is available for free on Youtube and explains the benefits and history of the Cardiac Calcium Score.: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NSPcuGjstN4

you … changing your diet will! It’s been shown over and over again and has even convinced Medicare to cover the Dean Ornish Program. It’s a terrible shame that we don’t have this program in Upstate New York but that’s another column.

Until next month … get well … stay well. (ed. Readers can listen to Dr. Joe Barry’s radio show “Your Health Matters” airing Sunday afternoons at 12:00pm on WSYR 570)

..since 2006 NASA does this test on all the astronauts and if they don’t have a perfect score of zero they are released from the program for space.

Need further proof? How about the fact that since 2006 NASA does this test on all the astronauts and if they don’t have a perfect score of zero they are released from the program for space. Also I am told that every President since Bill Clinton had his “surprise” bypass operation gets this test done as well. If it’s good enough for NASA and the White House why isn’t it a good test for you?! It’s a cheap test as far as medical tests/costs go and I think it’s a great test to help patients really see where they are on the heart disease spectrum and adjust their diets and meds accordingly. Remember, statins will not save

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Computers & the Web

by NANCY ROBERTS

3 Dimensions It has been speculated that one of the great leaps in human history was the printing press – movable. It put books, and therefore learning, into the hands of the vast majority of the world who otherwise would never have had it. Once exposed to learning, more and more brains were set to tackle the challenges of the world – and innovations occurred with increasing speed.

Over time, printing became cheaper and cheaper, the processes less involved – and now you can “print on demand” if you’ve written a book, or send copy to your local office supply to print business cards, brochures, or posters.

Most of us have a printer (or two) in our homes that can print articles, photos, large format, even edge to edge. And some of us have already invested in 3D printing capability, generally as a diversion more than for any purposeful activity.

I’ve seen 3D printing happen, and it is rather remarkable to watch an object take shape as, layer by layer, and under computer control, material —such as liquid molecules or powder grains— are laid down and fused together to eventually create a solid, 3 dimensional “thing.” In the early days, the 1990s, 3D printing was used mainly for prototyping, an improvement over slower hand created models of a final product, but still relatively slow and prone to error. By 2019, “precision, repeatability and material range have increased to the point where some 3D printing processes are considered viable as industrial-production technology, whereby the term additive manufacturing can be used synonymously with 3D printing.” (Wikipedia) The distinction is made between “additive manufacturing” and “subtractive manufacturing,” as the latter often used machining to remove pieces of the original material to create the shape required for the final product.

Ink jet printers were the model for the first 3D printers, as they deposit a bit of ink onto the surface of paper in a pattern controlled by the computer the printer is connected to – creating text or pictures as required. By using an ink jet type head, other materials can be deposited, layer by layer, onto a surface or template —again, computer controlled— to form a basic object.

The technology actually began development, in fits and starts in the early 1980s, and by 2014, 3D printing had evolved to include multi-material, complex objects. “As of December 2017, additive manufacturing systems were on the market that ranged from $99 to $500,000 in price and were employed in industries including aerospace,

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architecture, automotive, defense, and medical replacements, among many others. For example, General Electric uses high-end 3D Printers to build parts for turbines. Many of these systems are used for rapid prototyping, before mass production methods are employed. Higher education has proven to be a major buyer of desktop and professional continued on pg 29

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by Kerilyn E. Micale

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When food is prepared with love and passion you can taste it in every bite. If you want to try a truly unique, authentic, and passionate meal then you absolutely must go to Bulbul! Bulbul is serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 9 pm and Sunday from noon to 6 pm (they are closed on Monday.) This truly magnificent family owned business is conveniently located at 7421 Oswego Rd in Liverpool. Come to Bulbul to dine in or order ahead and take a delicious meal home.

You just can’t beat a meal of authentic cuisine made from family recipes that have been passed down through generations and that is exactly what you will find at Bulbul.

I had the opportunity to speak with owner Kawther (Kathy) Edwan and she told me how every single dish is prepared from recipes brought over from the Middle East (specifically Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.) Kathy also impressed me with the fact that

they make every single dish to order. This practice not only insures the freshness and quality of the dish but also allows them to accommodate dietary restrictions. She states that upon request many of the vegetarian options can be prepared vegan. She also stated that the do not cook with any peanut oils. A meal at Bulbul is fresh, delicious and anything but boring!

Kyle and I arrived at Bulbul on a sunny summer evening. We noticed the outdoor seating option but instead decided to sit inside in the cool air conditioned restaurant.

We really loved the colorful décor, particularly the stained glass light fixtures. We sat in a cozy booth and Kathy immediately came over to ask if we had any questions. Kyle and I

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The Write Stuff

by NANCY ROBERTS

Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus

by Mary Shelley My first introduction to Frankenstein my have been similar to yours: Boris Karloff with a huge square head, metal spikes in his neck, and huge moon boots, in an old (1931) black and white movie. In spite of the effort to make this creature frightening, I still felt sorry for him as he was harassed and harried by the townsfolk, complete with pitchforks and torches, and repudiated by his crazed maker.

Many years later, I read the book, and learned about what inspired Mary Wollenstonecraft Shelley to write the story. While vacationing (and indulging in drugs) with her husband, Percy, and his friend, Lord Byron, the group was kept indoors by a summer of rain and clouds that was the result of a volcanic eruption. To entertain themselves, they made up stories to frighten one another. Mary was dwelling on the dangers of “modern” technology, and wondered what the consequences might be if man tried to play God. Her story has become one of the staples of horror, in spite of its being dated – and today, the possibility of actually creating human life are ever more near. I recently saw a demonstration of a 3D printer that makes pliable replicas of human organs, the idea being that possibly one day these might be made to order to replace a failing body part. Brilliant, and chilling.

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not the Creature) has been told again and again, mostly on film, but rarely telling the tale as Shelley wrote it. One version had the Creature as a beautiful man, perfect in every way, played by Michael Sarrazin, who heartbreakingly deteriorates over time. Another had him an ugly, angry man-child played by Robert De Niro in classic over-the-top acting.

In Shelley’s imagining, Victor is both the hero and the demon —driven by the misery of his beloved mother, Caroline’s, untimely death, he becomes obsessed with being able to end death— to bring the dead back from wherever it is that they go.

Important to understanding the book is its subtitle: or, The Modern Prometheus. Prometheus is a Greek hero, or Titan, who in mythology created man from clay, later giving him the stolen gift of fire which enabled him to prosper and progress. He is a champion of mankind in general, and is the author of the human arts and sciences. Again, the “Prometheus” of the title is Victor Frankenstein, not the Creature.

While most movie adaptations, from the sublime (such as Frankenstein, The True Story), to the absurd ( Mel Brooks’ hilarious Young Frankenstein) focus mainly on the Creature, or take great liberties with the tale, the book divides its time between the passionate curiosity and intelligence of Victor, and the struggle of the Creature to find a place in the world.

When I found the 2004 made for TV mini-series (Frankenstein), I wasn’t sure what to expect, but what I got was a fairly faithful film version of a book that has not only inspired so many film versions, but that has piqued the imagination of generations of readers and movie lovers.

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At its heart, Frankenstein was a love story, and a story that questioned man’s place in the world. It was originally published in 1818, just as the first Industrial Revolution was beginning. A Gothic romance, it used the tropes of the otherworldly, the beautiful and the ugly, dark castles and hidden passion. But this book goes far beyond that and deep into tangled emotions and investigations of what it means to be human and the various forms and functions of love. And, as seems common with fin de siecle art, Shelley is confronting themes that are a reflecting of changing times. The Enlightenment saw people looking back to the classics for wisdom, insight, and a break from the superstitions and dogma of a church-ruled life. Now, science and technology are imagined as the dawn of the new era. The age of Prometheus.

Victor is a wealthy young man with a brilliant mind. He shares an unusually close bond with his mother, and then soon the young orphan (?) that his father brings home to live with the family, Elizabeth. His father is a cheerful, loving man, who is devoted to his family, which includes Victor, his adopted daughter Elizabeth, and his young son William.

Due to attend Ingolstadt University, Victor sinks into a depression at the death of his mother, but throws himself into his studies – feeling that only the natural sciences are of value.

After reanimating a dog under the tutelage of a professor Waldman, Victor begins the musings and experiments that ultimately spell his doom: why not restore humans to life? And so begins Victor’s quest to create a perfect man.

This 2004 version of the story remains, as noted, very true to the book in both the way the tale unravels, and in the motivations of the various characters – including the Creature. Abandoned by his “father” shortly after his creation, the poor, confused Creature —who is at first odd looking but not horrible­— stumbles around trying to understand who he is, where he is, and why he is. He hides near the home of a happy peasant family, leaving them gifts of cut wood, and befriending the kindly but blind grandfather.

Through this association, he learns to read, and, having Victor’s notebook, he learns how he has been created.

The story goes on through a series of unhappy accidents, passionate loves and hates, futile attempts to make things right, and ultimately, a confrontation of “father” and “son,” leading to the death of one and the disappearance of the other.

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For a modern audience, it’s a challenge to interpret a Gothic novel – to maintain its mystery and sometimes silly drama, while taking the temperature down to a level more compatible with a 21st Century mind and heart. This adaptation succeeds admirably, and while Victor mopes and weeps and curses his fate, its within the bounds of belief, and oddly enough the only sour note for me was the usually brilliant William Hurt, playing Professor Waldman with an oddly Italian sounding German accent.

Closing out my adventure in reliving (yes, sort of a pun) “Frankenstein,” was seeing the video mentioned above in which human body parts were “printed.” Things that make you go “hmm.”

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Bul Bul continued from pg 25 both absolutely love Middle Eastern cuisine so we had a hard time deciding what to order on the menu because everything looked so wonderful!

We decided to begin our feast with an order of the Maza for sharing which came with 4 perfect falafels, 6 delightfully rolled yalanji, 2 pieces of kubeh, and the most outrageously delicious Arabic salad I have ever tasted! For those that don’t know, falafel is a lightly fried patty of ground chickpeas, onions, garlic, and parsley and they were served with tahini dip. Yalanji are grape leaves stuffed with rice and veggies cooked with olive oil, and kubeh is a handmade pocket of bourghul dough stuffed with ground beef mixed with special spices. The Arabic salad, which may have been my favorite item of the night is a salad made with fresh cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley and mint drizzled with olive oil and topped with lemon dressing. It tasted like there was a garden in the kitchen and every ingredient was picked just to make this very salad. In short, it was incredible! We also ordered the Baba Ghanouj (the pampered father), a slurry of grilled eggplant and garlic, topped with tomatoes, green peppers, lemon, parsley, salsa and drizzled with olive oil. The chunky texture of this dish only added to the delightfulness of the mixture of flavor. Because it was a warm day and we went crazy on the appetizers I decided to have the traditional salad for an entrée. This salad was a gigantic bed of lettuce topped with super fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, with Kalamata olives, three pieces of falafel, and gyro meat on top drizzled with tahini dressing. This dish was so fresh, so scrumptious and so filling that I almost didn’t have room for dessert! Kyle decided to order the Tahini Kafta, and boy was he satisfied with this choice! This dish is a mix of ground beef, parsley, garlic, and onions that are rolled together, grilled, then baked in tahini sauce. This super tasty dish comes with a side of the house rice (with a mix of saffron and other seasoning.) Overall, our dinner was a 10 out of 10, that is, until we had dessert. For dessert we each had a piece of warm, homemade (fresh daily) baklava. The baklava alone is worth a trip to Bulbul. All things

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There are so many great options at Bulbul that I didn’t get to discuss in this article so I would strongly encourage you to head over there for lunch or dinner today!

Bulbul is the perfect place for a cozy date night or with all of their sharable options, it’s a great place for a group of friends to all enjoy something different.

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3 Dimensions continued from pg 24 3D printers which industry experts generally view as a positive indicator. Libraries around the world have also become locations to house smaller 3D printers for educational and community access. Several projects and companies are making efforts to develop affordable 3D printers for home desktop use. Much of this work has been driven by and targeted at DIY/Maker/enthusiast/early adopter communities, with additional ties to the academic and hacker communities.” (Wikipedia) The possibilities for the technology are mind-boggling, and it has already been introduced into food production, clothing design and production (think of the lasts that a cobbler would use, one pair for each customer’s feet, so that shoes would fit that individual perfectly), replacement parts made to order, artifact restoration, and medical applications.

Needless to say, there are challenges aplenty with such technology: intellectual property, dangerous objects (guns and other weapons, for example), hazardous materials, and robotic replacement of human labor.

Lately, soft, flexible objects have been created using 3D printing, which opens yet another door to invention. But by far the most astounding —and potentially scary— use of the technology was one I saw demonstrated recently: replacement body parts. Some that will bring joy are things like an antibacterial replacement tooth, skin, and wear-proof “bone” for joint and other bony tissue replacement. Bionic eyes and ears have been created, as have other more intimidating parts like a heart, and even ovaries. These printed body part replacements are generally still in the development stage. But as with most technology, the future will no doubt look very different when we’re there than as we gaze forward in wonder.

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Watch Your Step How Many Steps Should You Take in a Day? There is an undeniable sense of accomplishment when your FitBit hits 10,000 steps.

Buzzing! Fireworks! You did it! You’ve reached your goal and can confidently check the day off as a successfully active one.

In recent years, the 10,000-steps-a-day regime has become ingrained in popular culture. Rarely, can you go anywhere without someone stomping past you wearing a FitBit. I’ve got one strapped to my wrist as we speak! I’m walking while proof reading this article.

Do you know how many steps you average each day? If you can rattle off the answer without even a glance at your watch, you’re not alone. Thanks in part to fitness trackers, many of us know exactly how many steps we’re clocking each day.

Regardless of the fitness wearable you purchase, 10,000 steps are likely the magical number that will be preprogrammed into your device. Why 10,000 steps? Well, when you do the math, 10,000 steps works out to approximately five miles. This 10,000 steps number came from out of nowhere. There’s no actual scientific basis for the origins of the 10,000-steps recommendation. The number was developed in the 1960s by a Japa-

nese walking club while they were producing a step-counting device under the name “manpo-kei,” which translated to “10,000 steps meter.” They marketed the tool using the slogan “Let’s walk 10,000 steps a day.” The idea resonated with people and in subsequent years, it was adopted by the U.S. as a goal to promote good health. They had an approximate estimation of how much an average person usually walked (which is between 5,000 and 7,000 steps per day) and they just set an arbitrary target of 10,000. This was something they knew would improve activity because it was higher than what people were currently doing.

The 10,000-step goal, which works out to approximately five miles, includes about 30 minutes of daily exercise satisfying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Those 150 minutes a week can be divided in many different ways. Some people aim for 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week. Others fit in 10 minutes of exercise several times a day.

Benefits of walking

Walking is a form of exercise that’s available to most people. You don’t need to pay an expensive monthly fee at a fitness center to do it and no special equipment is required.

Walking for regular activity can help reduce your risk of these common health problems: • Heart disease • Obesity • Diabetes • High blood pressure • Depression • Certain cancers, including breast and colon cancer

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A 2011 study found that healthy adults can take anywhere between approximately 4,000 and 18,000 steps a day, and that 10,000 steps a day is a reasonable target for healthy adults.

Of course, you need to take into consideration other factors such as age, fitness level, diet and what you do for a living. Our job can definitely have an impact on our average steps per day!

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based on the steps per day they logged.

Inactive (sedentary lifestyle index): less than 5,000 steps per day Average (somewhat active): ranges from 7,500 to 9,999 steps per day Very active: individuals who take more than 12,500 steps per day How many steps to improve your fitness level?

To improve your fitness level, you need to know how many steps you’re currently averaging in a day. Consider purchasing a pedometer or you can use your smart phone, as most have built-in step counters.

Then, set a goal for 500 to 1000 steps higher than your current average. Work on maintaining this slight increase for a week or two. Then make another slight increase and repeat the process until you’re averaging around 10,000 steps per day.

If your current activity level and step count are on the low end (under 5,000), you may want to start by adding 250 to 500 steps per day. The first week, focus on increasing your step count by 250 each day (or every other day).

Once this feels manageable, add 500 steps each day until you consistently hit 10,000 steps per day.

You can then decide to stay at this level or keep adding steps each day to move your step count into the active category.

In Conclusion:

Are 10,000 steps a day still the golden standard? Does it really indicate that you are getting enough exercise for fitness, to reduce health risks, and to support weight loss? It can be daunting to set a pedometer goal of 10,000 steps and see yourself falling short most of the time. Don’t let the number “10,000” be held over your head! Remember, physical activity of any kind is good for you. Regardless of how many steps you take in a day, just get moving!

Staying physically active on any level is a choice. You have to “choose” to make the commitment. Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. I’d be lying if I told you it wasn’t going to be a lot of hard work! It takes dedication, determination, effort and self-discipline. It also requires an obligation from you to put your health first.

The next time you go to the store park a little farther away. Walk with a friend on you lunch break. Take your dog for a walk when you get home from work. Whatever you choose to do, I encourage you —both men and women— to start moving. Every little bit counts and it will have a huge impact on your health in the long run. Good luck to you.

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Apples, they’re not just for eating!

Let’s take a pause from craft beer and instead turn our attention this month to craft hard ciders; After all, apple season is upon us! Seemingly, we all have heard of Woodchuck or Angry Orchard, mass-produced hard ciders found in grocery stores all over the US, but there are plenty of other ciders to choose from, in all varieties as well. Lucky for us, we live in the heart of apple country, with a number of lovely local options to choose from this autumn.

Before we get too ahead of ourselves, let’s take a look at how hard cider is created!

While any type of apples can be used, most hard ciders are ranked from sweet to dry, just like wine.

Therefore, different varieties of apples will yield different results along the scale. Apples have acids and tannins, just like grapes, which also contribute to the specific end product that is created. Apples are harvested when ripe and pressed for the juices. The fresh juice is then collected and placed into tanks, casks, vats, barrels, etc.,

where simple sugars in the apple juice are converted into ethanol by yeast; these yeast strains can be wild, but most are cultivated strains that are added by the manufacturers. Temperatures at which ciders are created vary anywhere from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Eventually, the liquid is strained, yeast is filtered out, and placed into a new continued on pg 38

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Jeff Stockham & the Jazz Police

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Saturday, September 21

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Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute)

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Appkes, they’re not just for eating! continued from pg 34 container. Fermentation continues and carbon dioxide is created with the remaining sugars, a.k.a. carbonation. As well, other flavors, juices and additives, can be added during the process of fermentation as well. It’s not unusual to find hopped ciders, ciders with additions of honey, cranberries, grapes and even maple syrup! Fermentation can take anywhere from 3 months to 3 years! When it comes time to bottle, fermentation can still continue in the individual containers. As well, all ciders need to undergo the process of pasteurization to kill any harmful bacteria. Once the process is completed, it’s ready for consumption!

Everyone who isn’t living under a rock has heard of Johnny Appleseed, (or John Chapman, which was his real name), but did you know that those famous apple trees of the 1800s weren’t planted for the intention of eating, but instead the varieties he planted were intended to create hard cider? You see, water wasn’t exactly the drink of choice back in the day, as it wasn’t always safe to drink, especially as settlers traversed the frontier to settle lands west of Pennsylvania. Cider was a much safer beverage, and deemed appropriate for the whole family to consume.

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“Leadership” Sold This is about as clear and easy to understand as it can be. The article below is completely neutral, neither anti-republican or democrat. Charlie Reese, was a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel. He hit the nail directly on the head, defining clearly who it is that in the final analysis must assume responsibility for the judgments made that impact each one of us every day. This article is largely taken from one of his most popular columns and incorporated into mine. Extraordinary targeted neutral reporting. I have made it current and have added thought’s that emphasize. I write with a bit of intensity. If you don’t agree with something it is likely mine. This a short but good read. Worth the time.

Worth remembering!

545 vs. 320,000,000 People

So many controlled by so few. So few whose values are purchased. They have power.

They refuse to exercise it preferring the safety provided by the bribes from the few. Thus, for decades 320 million Americans have been guided without honor, without priority, and without patriotism. The results are heartbreaking. Greatness simply forgone for the egos of a few people drawn into an arena where sacrifice does not exist.

Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign

against them. Have you ever wondered, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, WHY do we have deficits? Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, WHY do we have inflation and high taxes?

You and I don’t have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of Representatives does. You and I don’t write the tax code, Congress does.

You and I don’t set fiscal policy, Congress does. You and I don’t control monetary policy, the Federal Reserve Bank does.

One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one President, and nine Supreme Court justices equates to 545 human beings out of the 300 million are directly, legally, morally, and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this country. And there is no arena in human history so plagued with moral failure.

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I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a sound reason. They have no legal authority. They have no ability to coerce a senator, a congressman, or a president to do one cotton-picking thing. I don’t care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash.

The politician has the power to accept or reject it.

No matter what the lobbyist promises, it is the legislator’s responsibility to determine how he votes. (This is perfect prose – The failure of America is on Congress, not the rich that they “let” use them) Those 545 human beings spend much of their energy convincing you that what they did is not their fault. They cooperate in this common con regardless of party.

What separates a politician from a normal human being is an excessive amount of gall.

No normal human being would have the gall of a speaker of the House, who stands up and criticizes the president for creating deficits.

The President can only propose a budget. He cannot force the Congress to accept it.

The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes. House members, not the President, can approve any budget they want. If the President vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto if they agree to.

It seems inconceivable to me that a nation of 320 million cannot replace 545 people who stand convicted —by present facts— of incompetence and irresponsibility.

I can’t think of a single domestic problem that is not traceable directly to those 545 people.

When you fully grasp the plain truth that 545 people exercise the power of the federal government, then it must follow that what exists is what they want to exist.

If the tax code is unfair, it’s because they want it unfair. If the budget is in the red, it’s because they want it in the red. If the Army & Marines are in the Middle East it’s because they want them in the Middle East. If they do not receive social security but are on an elite retirement plan not available to the people, it’s because they want it that way. Trust that their self-serving nature feathers their own nest nicely.

There are no insoluble government problems. Do not let these 545 people shift the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they can abolish; to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they can reject; to regulators, to whom they give the power to regulate and from whom they can take this power.

Above all, do not let them con you into the belief that there exists disembodied mystical forces like “the economy,” “inflation,” or “politics” that prevent them from doing what they take an oath to do.

Those 545 people, and they alone, are responsible. They, and they alone, have the power. They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the people who are their bosses. This will not end until we realize that bribery destroys leadership and common good and America will never prevail in its presence.

I thought I would end this column with a fun and very sad poem befitting the extremes and manipulations of our Congress. If you understood how much you pay in taxes when Amazon pays nothing you just might revolt. Here are some hiding places.

This is “The Tax Poem” (author unknown).

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Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table, At which he’s fed.

Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt.

Tax all he has, Then let him know, That you won’t be done, Till he has no dough.

Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes Are the rule.

Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he Tries to think.

When he screams and hollers; Then tax him some more, Tax him till, He’s good and sore.

Tax his work, Tax his pay, He works for peanuts anyway!

Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries Tax his tears.

Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave, Tax the sod in Which he’s laid …

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Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat.

Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways Taxes to pass

Put these words Upon his tomb, ‘Taxes drove me to my doom …’

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Cook Time 45 min

Servings 6

1 1/2 pounds boneless beef top  4 tablespoons canola oil, divided sirloin, cut into thin bite-size  1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth slices  12 (6 inch) corn tortillas 1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly ground black  2 tomatoes, chopped pepper  1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced crushed red pepper to taste  1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 lime  1 lemon 1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded

 Place sliced meat into a shallow bowl, and season with salt, black pep  

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per, and crushed red pepper. Squeeze the lime juice over the meat, and turn until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a blender or food processor, combine tomatillo and jalapeno. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds, or until thick.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Carefully pour in tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Stir in beef broth. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until mixture coats a spoon. Transfer mixture to a serving dish.

Heat tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in 1/3 of the beef, and saute for 1 minute. Transfer to serving dish. Repeat with remaining beef. Meanwhile, heat tortillas in the oven or microwave, according to package instructions.

To serve, place two tortillas on top of each other. Add desired amount of meat, spoon over some tomatillo mixture. Top with onions, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro. Garnish with a wedge of lemon, to be squeezed over taco before eating.

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“Leadership” Sold continued from pg 41 When he’s gone, Do not relax, Its time to apply The inheritance tax.

Accounts Receivable Tax Building Permit Tax CDL license Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Dog License Tax Excise Taxes Federal Income Tax Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Fishing License Tax Food License Tax Fuel Permit Tax Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon) Gross Receipts Tax Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Inventory Tax IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Luxury Taxes Marriage License Tax Medicare Tax Personal Property Tax Property Tax

Real Estate Tax Service Charge Tax Social Security Tax Road Usage Tax Recreational Vehicle Tax Sales Tax School Tax State Income Tax State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) Telephone Federal Excise Tax Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax Telephone State and Local Telephone Usage Charge Tax Utility Taxes Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax Watercraft Registration Tax Well Permit Tax Workers Compensation Tax Still Think This Is Funny?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

We were doing fine until the era of self-serving unpatriotic, soul selling, obsequious Politicians. (ed. The Charlie Reese column was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel on Feb. 3, 1984.)

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