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I managed to get him to take some time for an interview.

CS: Hi Scott. Thanks for taking a little bit of time for us.

SS: Hey Chuck.

CS: You’re a born rocker. When did you know you were a rocker? How did you get into music?

SS: In third grade at the end of school, each day, my friend Billy Forte and I would run to his house (in Ridgewood NJ)—his house was closer—and we would watch Dark Shadows (60s vampire soap opera), every day (our favorite show)! Billy had Beatles and Rolling Stones and Monkees records—so did I—and we loved them! He also had a Guitar! So, I figured I better get one too!

CS: Right. That’s all a dude can do. What kinds of music do you play, these days?

SS: Playing soul-blues with recording artist Johnny Rawls (Mississippi); myself,

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We’ll be performing with Mr. Rawls December 26 through Dec 31, including New Years Eve at the Syracuse Dinosaur BBQ! I recently re-visited Marshfield, Mass—Iwent to high school there— and played a huge party with members of my band from 1976 -1979: THRUST—the ultimate rock n roll experience. I know this because it said so right on our buissness When in doubt, ask someone and they can guide you card! Amazingly, I live in the right direction. Beer stores and grocery chains here. The drummer (Frank regularly have free beer tastings so take advantage of Corby) Lives in Sydney, their expertise.

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CS: Ok. I’ll ask you to sit-in, next time we see you.Inspirations?

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CS: Aside from being a performer, you are involved with the music business on a number of levels. Explain.

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Most of these bands were acts I got to work with a lot, live—and did business with them before recording them. The Lightkeepers has been a bit different in that they came to me before they had ever played out. But, all share great players within their styles and great songs. It makes being the producer a lot easier!! (lol)...

CS: (lol) SS: ...The right pre-production is key. And, that can be from rehearsals to performances. Whatever whips the band and songs into shape - and then the right place & people to record with - if the atmosphere is wrong - the performances may suffer - and having a reasonable idea of what you want it to sound like - but also being open to trying or accepting things that just happen in the studio! Producing is more than just the songs - but making all the parts happen. The Turnip Stampede and The Lightkeepers albums took over 6 months to complete.

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CS: You probably possess one of the more complete perspectives on the Syracuse music scene. Please hare the view from your post.

SS: Like any place: where there are people there is music. Syracuse, for it’s size, has a great talent pool of many styles. Use Syracuse to your advantage. It’s a solid place to base yourself —and not too far from many major cities! No reason one could not make a stand right here!

CS: Sowhaddya know?.... You also book bands into venues. What’s the best tip you can give to emerging artists on how to approach getting a gig. What do you look for in an artist?

SS: How to get a gig: 1 ) Do not suck! 2) Do not be an overbearing knucklehead. Remember that there is always lots of competition out there. Not just you! 3 ) Have an easy way to sell yourself. If you are sending a demo or video and you feel it needs to come with an explanation, go make another demo and/or video . 4 ) Put your best foot forward. It’s better to wait and make the best product rather than short-change yourself.

CS: I was there for you induction into the SAMMY Hall of Fame a couple of years ago. I drank 4 drinks during your speech, man. Ha ha. You obviously have a book’s worth of memories. Please share a highlight or two.

SS: Managing Dracula Jones in the early 90s. Well, it could be a book. But, to help take a band from total raw start and accomplish all the things they did was an amazing journey—coming so close to the ever elusive record deal . It was a great time!

We did everything the way we wanted and how we wanted, and it made for great music and shows!

And, as a performer, I really loved playing in Rockin’ Bones, a cool original rock band.

CS: Share a funny war story.... The night aliens popped out of your amp and stole your drummer’s beer.....

SS: One night back in the Lost Horizon days we were finishing up a show and it was near to closing time - when in walks through the door - Jon Bon Jovi, his drummer Tico Torres, and 2 members of their opening act Skid Row: bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist, Snake Sabo. Bon Jovi & crew had just flown from the end of their show in Rhode Island. It was Jon’s birthday and he rented a van at the airport and wanted to go to the club they had played twice before. The next day they were playing a sold-out carrier dome show—a small leap from the 250 folks who saw then at the Lost on the first tour! Jon’s then girlfriend (they would marry weeks later on that tour) was with him too! Owner, Greg locked the front door, opened WATCH ALL THE Italiano the bar. Ticco Torres took over our DJ booth and we had us a surprise party for Bon Jovi. Just another day at work!

CS: In all seriousness, I believe my Gramma and Grampa actually catered “that” gig. Rock and roll.

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While there are undoubtedly a number of productions that find themselves in various forms of peril, more often than not, these concerns are kept close to the cuff. Unfortunately for Sony, all of the worrisome proclamations surrounding SPECTRE were consumed by the masses. Not only was an early, lackluster, and spoiler-centric draft of the script released, but there was already internal concern that the budget of the film had already exceeded $300 million. This was before shooting had even wrapped.

Despite these concerns, there is still plenty of reason to be excited by the latest 007 installment. While there are still those who prefer their Bond a little more lighthearted and quippy, I, for one, have been really impressed and entertained by the trio of films starring Daniel Craig. His turns have resulted in three of the best films that the franchise has seen. Less McGuyver and more Bourne, the intensity projected in CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, and SKYFALL have revitalized the series that seemed to be fading fast.

With speculation that this will be the last time that Craig will fire up the Aston Martin, combined with the fact that Sam Mendes (who directed the thrilling SKYFALL) is back for his second stab at Bond, I find it hard to believe that the film will be the disaster that many expect it to be.

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On December 18th original STAR WARS cast members Harrison Ford, Mark Hammil, Carrie Fisher and others return to thier iconic roles in THE FORCE AWAKENS.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

When it was announced that George Lucas had relinquished the rights to the STAR WARS franchise, and sold it for roughly a kajillion bucks to Walt Disney Studios, there were certainly some die-hard Force fans who bristled with contempt. Would the Mickey Mouse-driven juggernaut Disney-ize the beloved STAR WARS franchise?

Would their productions sully the series that means so much to so many?

With the announcement that J.J. Abrams was to helm the first film entitled THE FORCE AWAKENS, and that original STAR WARS cast members Harrison Ford, Mark Hammil, and Carrie Fisher were to set to reprise their iconic roles, it was virtually impossible not to grow giddy at the possibilities. Abrams, who resurrected the STAR TREK franchise with (arguably) two of the best films in the entire cannon, has kept many plot details and characters close to the vest. By releasing snippets of information through social media in the form of cryptic messages and photos, interest in the project has been raging from the moment he jumped on board. From glimpses of the Millennium Falcon to a teaser trailer that almost broke the internet, he has consistently given fans reason to celebrate, one morsel at a time.

In the end, when FORCE is released on December 18, it will garner constant comparisons to the original trilogy, but there is little doubt that it will be stacked up against Episodes 1-3 even more. As time has gone on, the vitriol tossed at PHANTOM MENACE, THE CLONE Over 40 Years in the Same Locatio WARS, and RISE OF THE SITH has been n!

Celebrating unrelenting. Despite the fact that they were all colossal hits, time has not been kind to the modern trilogy.

It seems as if only a select few look back lovingly on the films, and more often than not, it receives punchlines rather than praise. With the promise of a cavalcade of spin-offs and sequels poised to take flight over the course of the next decade, Abrams’ film will serve as a catalyst for everything else that is to come.

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Whenever I attend an event or tasting, it’s always recommended to start with the lighter hopped (lower IBU’s) beers and end with the hoppier ones (higher IBU’s). Some recommend starting light colored beers to the darkest, which can be tricky since a beer’s color is an indication of the malts used and not necessarily hoppy. When I used to provide tastings, I’d start with the lagers (including pilsners), then the amber ales, pale ales and then IPA’s. You also have other styles such as double/ imperial IPA’s, which should definitely be tasted last since the hoppiness will affect your taste buds. With other types of beers like lambics, sours, experimental blends and darker beers, tasting beer can really be like figuring out a jigsaw puzzle. When in doubt, always ask someone at these events, and they will guide you in the right direction. Beer stores and grocery chains regularly have free beer tastings so take advantage of their expertise.

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Craft beer wasn’t a ‘thing’ yet, so I mostly stuck with light lagers. I do remember enjoying one particular Belgian beer during those times. As time passed I sampled more and got a formal beer education. Since then, my tastes have dramatically changed.

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The film, inspired by true events, stars Leonardo DiCaprio (who will undoubtedly be in the Best Actor discussion this year) as a frontiersman in the 1820’s, who is attacked by a bear, and then abandoned by his travelling companion (Tom Hardy).

Miraculously, he survives his attack, and then makes it his mission to seek revenge for the unexpected desertion.

What seems like your typical survival action film is anything but. Iñárritu made the baffling decision to not only shoot the film in sequential order, but to do so using only natural lighting. Considering that much of the film takes place in the dismal winter, and therefor makes snow and grim skies a necessity, the task seems all but impossible to complete. For these reasons, the production has been veiled in specu-

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When the script for Quentin Tarantino’s HATEFUL EIGHT was leaked in January of 2014, the writer/director announced that the film had been scrapped. Tarantino produced a live reading of the leaked manuscript shortly thereafter, and then had a sudden change of heart. Filming began earlier this year, and on Christmas Day, EIGHT will receive a limited release in 70 mm format. After this release, it will be seen on screens across the country in January.

Director Quentin Tarantino’s new western As has been the case for his entire THE HATEFULL EIGHT opens with an career, if Tarantino is at the helm of a impressive ensemble cast on January 8th. production, it instantly becomes one of the most anticipated films of that particular year. To this point, he has failed to disappoint. By now you know that his movies are definitely not for everyone, with the fusion of over-the-top violence and humor revolting some and elating others. More often than not, his seemingly outlandish and gratuitous productions boast ingenious observations on human nature, and his snappy, quick-witted dialogue makes him one of the most elite screenwriters the medium of cinema has ever seen.

HATEFUL EIGHT is a western set in post-Civil War Wyoming, and centers around a group who come together unexpectedly as they take refuge during a blizzard. In true Tarantino form, many of the members have plenty to hide, and chances are, not everyone is going to make it out alive. The ensemble cast is large an impressive, including the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Walton Goggins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Madson, Tim Roth, and Demian Bircher.

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317 at Montgomery Street Innovative, fresh, and simply delicious. These are the words that best describe a dining experience at 317. 317 is located in downtown Syracuse at 317 Montgomery Street. The restaurant, located on the street level in one of Syracuse’s historic buildings, is the perfect mixture of vintage elegance and modern simplicity. The antique ceiling and the exposed brick walls are perfectly complimented by the wooden chairs and white linens. The décor is spot on for a relaxing midday lunch with friends, colleagues, or clients or for a perfect night out with friends or an intimate date night. They are open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 to 2:30. They serve dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 9 and on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10. They are closed on Sunday and Monday.

To make reservations call 317 at (315) 214-4267.

What really sets 317 apart from others is the use of Executive Chief Rich Kinter’s use of fresh local ingredients. As a matter of fact, he actually hand selects the ingredients at the farmers market and from local farmers. He masterfully uses these local ingredients to create new and inventive flavor combinations that are

sure to excite and delight any diner! They have lunch and dinner specials that change daily depending on what the chef creates! Their lunch menu includes fresh salads such as the Beet & Microgreen Salad (With Fig Goat Cheese & Citrus White Balsamic Reduction) and sandwiches like the 317 Chicken Salad (Chef’s Famous Chicken Salad with Leaf Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomatoes, and served on a Multi-Grain Roll) and the Steak & Potatoes (Petite Filet Mignon, Field Greens & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes). Be sure to pair your lunch with their mouthwateringly delicious Rosemary Fries. When you are having dinner at 317 you have to start with one of their outstanding appetizers like Goat Cheese Plate (Lively Run Goat Cheese infused with Buckwheat Honey, Fig & Lively Run Finger Lakes Gold, served with Artisan Crackers), the Wagyu Beef Ravioli (with Black Truffles, Mushrooms and Demi Glace), or Tuna Tartare (Sushi Grade Yellowfin Tuna lightly marinated in lime juice with English Cucumber & Avocado and garnished with Wasabi and Crispy Shallots). Entrees include enchanting selections such as 317 Pot Roast (Slow Roasted Pot Roast with Port Wine Demi-Glace, Roasted Potatoes, Shallots, Carrots, Celery & Parsnip Puree), Duck (Duck Leg Confit with Marinated Roasted Bell Peppers & Shallots. Served with their 20 Grain Rice Pilaf and Shaved Asparagus), and Pasta (Fresh Lobster Claw Meat & Jumbo Shrimp tossed with Fresh Homemade Pasta and lemon white wine sauce) My friend Keri and I went to 317 on a sunny Friday afternoon. Although some diners were enjoying lunch at the charming tables on the sidewalk, we decided to dine inside. We were promptly seated at a cozy table next to the large window overlooking the sidewalk. We decided to start our meal with an order of 317 Kettle Chips (Purple Potatoes, Gorgonzola, Bacon & Chives and served with a side of Ranch) They were crispy and delicious! I decided to have a cup of the soup of the day, a tasty vegan

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vegetable soup, and a House Salad (Field Greens tossed with Blueberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Cranberry Goat Cheese, Almonds, Golden Raisins & Grape Tomatoes). To make things more interesting I had the salad topped with calamari.

This was an excellent option that I would not have thought of before! Keri also wanted to try something a little different so she went with the Duck Bacon “BLT” (Duck Bacon with Leaf Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomatoes & Basil Aioli) and rosemary fries. The duck bacon added a new element of innovation to an old classic favorite and the rosemary fries alone were worth the trip!

317 is the perfect place to enjoy a nice bottle of wine. They boast an impressive list of wines from all over including local selections of New York Call State wines. For the red wine lovers ahead for the selections include Pinot Noir, CabTake-Out ernet, Merlot, Syrah, Shiraz, Petite Sirah, Garnacha, Rioja, Amarone, Brunello, Barolo, Chianti and Zinfandel. They Rt. 11 LaFayette • 315.677.3986 also have a fantastic selection of white wines including Sparkling, Chardonnay, Blanc, Moscato, Riesling, Homemade Luncheon Specials Daily Sauvignon Gavi, and Gewurztraminer. They also Fridays - Full Dinner Menu have an impressive selection of craft beers including options from Ommegang, Hoegaarden, Bells, Southern Tier, ◆ Haddock ◆ Prime Rib ◆ Dosfish, and Lagunitas to name a few. ◆ Steak ◆ Seafood ◆ Executive Chef Rich Kinter and The 317 proudly support local growers, An assortment of nightly dinner specials! producers, and vendors and he menu changes with the season so as to incorporate the best fresh and local

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by NANCY ROBERTS

Yeats’s Ghosts When I first read the poem, “The Second Coming,” in high school, I was captivated. It was the first time I had sat and pondered the words and meaning of a poem for hours; memorized it so that I could pull it out of memory at will; and felt that somehow the poet had found a way to combine words that was literally magical. If you’ve not read it, I’ll quote it here:

The Second Coming Turning and turning in the widening gyre

The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

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Surely some revelation is at hand; Surely the Second Coming is at hand.

The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi Troubles my sight:

somewhere in sands of the desert A shape with lion body and the head of a man, A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun, Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it Reel shadows of the indignant desert birds.

The darkness drops again; but now I know That twenty centuries of stony sleep Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle, And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?

through the Butler family. He lived a bit more like the bards of old, at the largesse of those who admired him.

And he evidently had two significant issues: he believed deeply in the occult, and he had a problem with sex.

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Huckabee, Davis and Fanaticism I have always done my best to pen words in keeping with “right” as best as the powers that be have gifted me with this ability. It is the birthright of each individual to walk tall and proud throughout our years. It is important to understand how to react to the unfairness that infects the condescending mind. This Kim Davis uproar clearly indicates that far too many of us believe wrong only for religious reasons. Most are so closed minded that they will be dearly offended by the next few paragraphs. That same senseless blind to reason thinking is the fuel and energy of our current religious enemies.

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It is a grave matter that so many of us are so backwards that we cannot see. A book written during centuries of barbarity, in the Middle East, where religious conviction is still so inhuman and barbaric that it threatens the world order even today, is not a literal or infallible guide. Nor was it ever intended to be. It is a book of analogies and lessons. For the most part Christianity evolved away from living the literal translation of the writers. A few quotes: If you fell while working on Noah’s Ark you were struck with a bolt of lightning (Samuel 6:1-7)…Purchasing slaves and selling children was fine…Leviticus 25:44-46)...Life had to be wiped out Genesis 4:8. Jesus even got even with a Fig tree (Matthew 21:18-22).

I am more inclined to look at the Bible as a book designed as a test to see how much barbarity you are willing to condone to save yourself. Throughout the Bible minor reasons are offered to kill or torture women and gays. First Born Children are slaughtered under the direction of God and entire cities, including the innocent and children are wiped out to punish those who displeased, usually in a sexual manner.

I don’t think you are expected to worship this conduct. Blind adherence to evil may well backfire with St Peter. The Koran has much paralleling design. Yet they have not evolved adequately and millions of Koran followers are quite accepting of, or willing to maim, behead and torture as Christians once did.

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Medium is what Georgie purported to be, though it is Maddox’s theory that Georgie was using her “powers” in order to control a gullible Yeats. Through automatic script - another popular activity of the period, along with tea leaf and card reading - she channels a number of “guides,” among whom “Thomas” figures most prominently, but all of whom seem to give Yeats’ detailed instructions on how to treat his wife, where they should live, when and how to have sex (often, apparently), and when to leave her alone.

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Riesling is actually one of the latest grapes to be picked. According to Aaron Roisen, Head Winemaker of Hosmer Winery in Ovid, the warmer temperatures and the extended growing season give Riesling its notorious fruity flavor with notes of tropical peach and apricot.

If harvested in early October, Riesling will be dryer.

The longer it is left on the vine, the sweeter the grape will be. Those harvested in November are often used for sweeter wines and if left until January or February, will be used for ice wines, which are extremely sweet and often served with dessert.

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People tell me all too often how difficult it is to eat healthy. I just don’t agree.

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We know that most Americans have a weight problem because of a bad diet, and as a result a lot Feel better and lose a few pounds. There are plenty of of health issues. It seems healthy options out there to choose from! like everywhere we look we see someone who is struggling with their weight. Did you know that most people think they eat a lot better than they actually do? Are you as confused as I am? Clearly, we are not eating that well because obesity continues to be an epidemic and we are seeing a steady increase in heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other health related disorders.

Even those of us who admit to eating a bad diet, don’t really think it’s that bad. We compare what we eat to our friend or co-worker’s diet that is much worse than ours and convince ourselves that we’re doing pretty well. The reality is that most of us could stand to lose a few and with that, improve our diets immensely.

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We all know that any type of lifestyle change can be tough. Accept the fact that it’s going to be challenging and get on with it.

What changes can you make to accomplish your goals? Start with small, easy changes and eventually these small changes will add up to big accomplishments. For example, if you’re trying to cut down on soda, and drink more water, substitute water once a day for soda. It may take a week or two to adjust, but before you know it, like anything else, it will become a habit.

Overcome the Obstacles

As parents, we often think that healthy food for our children can’t be “on-the-go”, but that’s not necessarily true. Keep bottled water and nonperishable snacks such as organic animal crackers, whole-grain pretzels, raisins and nuts on hand at all times.

This way there will be no excuse to stop at a fast food restaurant, drink soda, juice, or sweet tea. You’ll keep everyone satisfied (yes, you too) until you’re able to get home and eat a healthy meal.

Plan Ahead

The decision to eat healthier must involve the whole family. That means that you, as a parent, have to commit to new eating habits as well. A recent study found that children whose parents weighed more and had a higher body mass index (BMI), weighed more and were more likely to have a higher BMI themselves.

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Your family’s eating plan should be specific as to what you want to do, such as eat at home more often or have more vegetables with each meal. Decide ahead of time how you will keep track of your progress and make sure there is a reward (that makes it worthwhile) with each goal that is met.

Make It Interesting

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring! The trick is to make it fun, interesting and age appropriate.

For the Little Tots: Involve them in the food planning, purchasing, and preparing process. Take them on a trip to the grocery store or farmers’ market. Get them involved in buying healthy foods and have them help you prepare them. Make sandwiches fun! Cut whole wheat bread into a star or heart before filling it with turkey and cheese.

Teens: Focus on how healthier choices will make them feel and perform better both mentally and physically.

Teenage years can be the toughest, so remind them how taking care of their body will make the changes in their life easier to manage.

Make a Shopping List

Never go to the store empty handed! Before you leave home, make a list and take a close look at it.

Is there anything on there that you can change to a healthier option?

Eat From the Rainbow

If you are making a casserole or pasta dish, double the amount of veggies you throw in. This will fill you up with good nutrients and prevent your dishes from being so calorie dense. Choose vibrant colored veggies and fruit. The more color, the more antioxidants.

Choose a dark green lettuce over iceberg and don’t be afraid to try something new!

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Keep all sweet treats and junk food out of sight. If you don’t see it you won’t be tempted! Keep healthy food like a bowl of fresh fruit, sliced veggies, or a bag of unsalted nuts in the kitchen at all times. You will be amazed at how much this helps you cut down on the amount of junk food you eat!

Food prep and quick easy meals is KEY to your success. Prep your food weekly and be diligent about making meals easily assessable. Here are a few ideas: • Hard boil a dozen eggs • Measure out and bag up protein shakes • Wash, cut and bag up produce • Scramble together eggs or egg beaters for an easy breakfast • Make homemade gluten-free granola, protein bars and smoothies • Chop up and put all your salad veggies in a bowl • Make up separate salads in Tupperware • Make a big pot of healthy home-made soup for easy lunches or dinners • Cook up a whole package of chicken, then portion and/or freeze as needed • Portion and bag unsalted nuts • Cook up 3-4 sweet potatoes • Make a big pot of quinoa to add to a salad, dinner side or breakfast • Fill up a gallon of water and add lemon • Make a pitcher of unsweetened green or black tea

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God is looking for compassion and understanding, right, and fairness. If Kim Davis or Mike Huckabee believes that denying happiness and equality because of sexual preference, will get them into heaven I think they are in for a rude awakening upon death. I do not see how you can live your life demeaning an entire class of people who simply are what they are, and expect to be accepted in a just heaven.

I don’t think God is hung up on sex. Christian and Islamic barbarians here and in the Middle East were and are. The severe consequence to gays does not matter to Davis and Huckabee. They would with a fanatical sense of personal righteousness take us back to any conduct the Bible says is OK. They would form their hands in prayer as gays were stoned or women had their hands amputated for accidentally bumping into a man’ genitals. (Deuteronomy 25:11) The Bible is extremely hung up on women and all kinds of sex and brutal senseless death as punishment for minor simple offenses. Taking the innocent along the way in this punishment is just fine.

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Hardly the word of a just God. Since I was old enough to form intelligent thought I have believed with every ounce of my being in equality. Nearly all that fail this view become bully’s to their chosen victims. In the human experience, no one is better or worse than any other.

In fact we are all fantastic. Racism, homophobia or prejudice in any form are manufactured suggestions by those that have not adapted well to fair and proper thinking. Who is to say your birth or life choice was “right” over any other? How clear can it be? Who does it hurt but the sensitivities of dispassionate fanatics?

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Those that revere the Bible unquestioningly would do well to consider that a just God is far more likely testing you. Few writings in human history are as abhorrent as Exodus 12-29-36: “At midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner who was in the dungeon, and the firstborn of all the livestock as well. Pharaoh and all his officials and all the Egyptians got up during the night, and there was loud wailing in Egypt, for there was not a house without someone dead.”

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Jazzed About Jackets Put your crop tops away and pull out those beanies from the back of your closet – October is here!

It’s time for carving pumpkins and going apple picking and with that comes cozy knits and combat boots. What I’m most excited for this season though, might just be what goes over your outfit.

Fall jackets this year are to die for. Alexander Wang designed a beautiful black and red plaid wool coat that I would love to layer over all of my neutral pieces for an added edge. The Row took leather to the next level with a long trench-

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like jacket in olive green. Victoria Beckham stuck with the classic pea coat and modernized it with an oversized fit. And of course, Phillip Lim created an absolutely genius look with a utilitarian green bomber jacket and a fluffy fur neckline.

Sometimes the jacket makes the outfit. Most of my fall days are spent walking from place to place with my jacket on, only shedding it once I’m inside running errands or having meetings. Underneath you can typically count on me wearing jeans or leggings and a draped neutral top with black boots. I keep it simple, very European chic.

But I love catching those eyes when I’m walking around, enjoying the fall weather. A stunning jacket is the ultimate outfit topper.

When I’m looking for the perfect jacket, I typically check for three things – texture, fit, and fabric. I think texture can take a simple jacket from boring to beautiful. Fur, suede, leather or fringe will always add a little something extra to your look. As for fit, longer jackets are popular right now, usually something that hits just above the knee. Along with length, the body of the jacket should be loosely fitted, especially if you’re layering on top of bulky sweaters. The fabric is so important. We can get away with cheap leggings or t-shirts, but when it comes to jackets, it’s time to invest. A quality fabric won’t only make you look amazing, it will keep you warm.

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My Mind To Yours

by DEBRA MERRYWEATHER

Trusting Unaware In a 2011 deposition concerning sexual abuse of children, Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Cunningham suggests that childhood victims can be culpable.

Roman Catholic children make their first confessions at age seven. After that, child-penitents regularly examine their consciences for new sins they committed since the last confession. A portion of Bishop Cunningham’s deposition published online states, “Anyone who confesses, confesses because they do feel something wrong has taken place in their life.” Well, not always. Children taught to both fear and revere religious authorities, finding themselves in the automatic role of guilty party might just confess the sins their teachers taught them to confess with little understanding of what they are saying. Bishop Cunningham wrote in September 2015, “the plain and simple fact is that depositions are difficult by their very nature.” Why yes they are.

Roman Catholic children did not always make their first confession at age seven.

According to “God’s Bankers” by Gerald Posner, until around 1910 Catholic children made their first confessions at age twelve. The late 1800s and early 1900s brought the rise of modernism, a term applied to intellectualism, the secular state, cinema, increased literacy and secular thought. Posner writes that Pope Pius X sought to stem the tide of modernism among Italian Catholics because Italy itself embraced modernity. By lowering the age of first confession to seven, the church could ferret out modern ideas much earlier in children while also questioning them

about which newspapers their parents read and what political movements the parents supported. “God’s Bankers” references “The Dark Box,” a book by John Cornwell that suggests that an unintended consequence of the lowered age of confession was that seven-year-old children reflexively confessing nebulous sins such as impure thoughts and deeds inadvertently and wrongly identified themselves as suffering from “sexual complexes” making them potential targets for sin-minded priests.

The seal of the confessional can be a double- edged sword for impressionable religious children taught to keep secret any discussions between them and the priests whom the children are taught stand as mediators between God and humanity and as such, claim higher authorThe Missing Kennedy by Elizabeth ity over the children than their Koehler-Pentacoff will be released this parents. month, October 2015.

Adults raised to defer to one authority often defer to others.

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that the lobotomy inflicted on her to fix her left her incapacitated. Lobotomy, a type of psychiatric surgery discredited long before its inflictions ceased, sought to cure emotional problems by disturbing the very neural connections needed for cognitive development. This seems similar to shamefully sexualizing a child to discourage sex.

According to “The Missing Kennedy,” by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff, Rosemary’s tragedy starts at birth where an attending nurse sought to keep Rosemary in her mother’s body until the obstetrician hired to attend the birth could arrive and thus earn his fee. Rose Kennedy went along with the nurse who went along with the doctor and in the months and years following, Rose and Joseph Kennedy noted that Rosemary could not keep up with her siblings.

Rosemary looked fine, but she was not fine. After embarrassing her parents by tripping in front of British Royalty, Rosemary found herself sent to a boarding school where she angrily rebelled against the rules. Rosemary wanted a normal life. She wanted to date. Eventually, unbeknown to his wife and children, Joseph Kennedy had Rosemary lobotomized at age 23. The lobotomy left the beautiful, friendly and overly trusting woman physically and cognitively disabled in an era where the sorts of therapy that might have improved her brain function remained unknown or unavailable to people whose families did not know how to advocate for them. Joseph Kennedy sent Rosemary to a convent where nuns took care of her. Koehler-Pentacoff writes that the Kennedy family, including matriarch Rose Kennedy, believed Rosemary left home to teach school in the Midwest. Rose Kennedy and her children did not learn Rosemary’s fate until Joseph Kennedy suffered a stroke and eventually passed. The Kennedys did not question their patriarch.

After Eunice Kennedy Shriver reconnected with her sister, Eunice helped her sister expand her life. Rosemary traveled, learned to speak more clearly, began to read street signs and billboards, and enjoyed the love of what family remained.

Many Roman Catholics think of their church as their spiritual and cultural family – a family where for too long, no one questioned what happened to certain members of that family. Many internal family stories stayed hidden away. No more.

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Facebook, Facebook.

What to do about Facebook?

Personally, I’ve learned to “use with caution.” Certainly young people have left it behind, in droves. This started a long time ago, as kids realized that their parents were “friending” them, and then keeping track of all they were doing.

I recently had a very odd and not a little unsettling experience: a photo of me at the beach - quite discreet, I might add - was commented on by someone who had not seen it when it first appeared a couple of years back. Suddenly, I was getting all sorts of response to it. It seems Facebook “likes” women in bathing suits. Embarrassing, but not more than that.

Here’s the creepy part: several “Friend” requests popped up from fake men. I know they were fake because one, who posted photos of a yacht, a huge mansion, himself dining at exotic restaurants and who claimed to be the Director of the WHO, had almost no posts and had no friends but women with large amounts of cleavage and duck lips to recommend them.

So evidently, part of Facebook’s algorithm allows trollers to search for people based on the type of photo they’ve posted. Warning: don’t go to the beach and have someone take a picture of you, however innocent that may be!

This brings me to another point to be made about Facebook: its algorithms. I wrote quite a while back that what you see on Facebook is only a slice of the whole - and Facebook has the lion’s share of deciding what slice you get. Yes, you can influence this by reacting to what you see - or not.

You can block people, or set your privacy to exclude eavesdropping - not too long ago, someone tagged me in a post, asking me to react to a difficult subject.

Someone else chimed in, Facebook has recently announced that it may be addhaving seen the post as a ing a “dislike” button to your options. result of my being tagged, and having set my privacy to allow friends to see tags.

Sounds confusing? Yes, it is! But in fact, Facebook chooses which things that friends post you get to see in your news feed. You can certainly go to a friend’s page and see what they’re up to, but you won’t necessarily get to share in everything they’re saying or doing automatically, even if you mark them a “close” friend.

Facebook has recently announced that it may be adding a “dislike” button to your options. People have whined for a while now that when someone puts up a sad or angergenerating or controversial message, they’d like to be able to “Dislike” it to chime in, rather than having to “Like” something they don’t. It makes sense, but the choice of “Like” continued on pg 36

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HackRead shared the screenshots above and below, in which the dislike button is pitched as an “invite-only feature,” but accepting the invites brings nothing but trouble for Facebook users, as Farzan Hussain wrote: Once the links are successfully spread on your Facebook, the scam campaign will then ask you to fill out the intrusive surveys in an attempt to gather your personal information, as well as asking for your account credentials. All of those would then be used to spam you and your contacts via email. Some links may also install malware on your computer or spread the malware through your social media accounts. However, we aren’t sure if anyone has been infected with malware through the dislike button scam.

Security expert Graham Cluley also chimed in on the issue: In some cases, they will even lead you to pricey premium-rate mobile phone subscriptions or online surveys that generate the scammers income, or trick you into downloading malicious code onto your PC. In other cases, scams like this have been used in the past to gain access to your Facebook profile and post messages under your name, helping the scammers spam out messages to others. Don’t be duped. If you’re a Facebook crack addict, then try to resist the urge of falling for the latest scam and wait for Facebook to properly roll out new features as and when it chooses. Don’t worry: When it happens (whatever *it* might be), I’m sure there will be plenty of members of the media writing about it.”

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Which brings me to my two concluding observations: Facebook makes me (often) negative; and Facebook wastes my time.

When I launch my browser each morning (I work on my computer, so naturally, that’s how I start my day), it’s set to bring up the windows I use each day: email, Drive, Calendar, and, up until recently, Facebook.

Recently, I found I too often headed down the Facebook slide into Hell. What’s that?

That ride into checking your news feed; having to comment on a friend’s funny or interesting or even poignant post; then finding that political “meme” that made you want to scratch your eyes out: you know the ones, often featuring Sam Elliott with that knowing smirk (and utterly disrespecting the actor’s actual opinions) and calling one side of a political or social Civil War “a special kind of stupid.” And typically, if you bothered to look into it, having over-, under-, or utterly mis-stated the facts. Of course, in this world of complexity a “fact” is just a bit of evidence that may or may not lead to anything. It’s sort of like, “there are 90 billion trees in the world.” Ok, but depending on how you want to play that, it can be a good thing, a bad thing, or nothing at all. So, “Oh, my God! There are only 90 billion trees left! The sky is falling! (Insert name) did it!” Or, “Isn’t it wonderful that there are now 90 billion trees worldwide? Thank you, (insert name) for your wisdom and generosity!”

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All over the world, keyboards are clicking, “enter” buttons are being pushed more and more vehemently, time is being squandered, and nothing - absolutely nothing - is being achieved.

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Yes, social media can be a great way to keep track of friends’ activities, successes, and fun. It can be a useful tool for learning where and when interesting and fun events are taking place, or new products or services are available and what people thing about them.

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Sunday, October 18

George Winston Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Max Scaildone (Lead Singer of U.T.G.) Monirae’s, Pennellville Paul Davie Basta on the River, Baldwinsville

Cheryl Wheeler Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Micaroni & Vulcano Basta on the River, Baldwinsville

Friday, October 16

Wednesday, October 21

Black Stone with Tom Egan Dublin’s, Liverpool Country Rose Band Basta’s on the River, Baldwinsville Lisa & Leo BeauVine Chophouse, Auburn Saturday, October 10 Paul Davie All Nite Rodeo Flat Iron Grill, Liverpool Basta on the River, Baldwinsville George Winston A Cast of Thousands Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Modern Mudd Allison and Zoe Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Westcott Community Center, Syracuse Sons of Sabbath & Them Bones F-5 Monirae’s, Pennellville Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Stroke Hey Day Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Tiger Kevin Gordon Trio Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Nelson Odeon, Nelson Mark Zane Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook Eskapes Lounge, Cicero Lakehouse Pub, Skaneateles Saturday, October 17 Lisa Lee Band Chief Bigway Salmon River Festival, Pulaski Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Lisa Lee Trio Country Rose Band Kitty Hoynes, Syracuse Dominick’s, Oswego Ron Spenser Band Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Dinosaur BBQ, Syracuse Dean Martin & Davie Infinity Dublin’s, Liverpool Dublin’s, Liverpool Sunday, October 11 The Other Guise B Sharp Musical Club “Shining On” Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Munson Williams Proctor Art Inst., Utica Tuff Luck Mix Tapes Sharkey’s, Liverpool Basta on the River, Baldwinsville TJ Sacco Band Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Wednesday, October 14 Jazz in the Plaza w/John Spillett Duo Unbroken Monirae’s, Pennellville LeMoyne College, Syracuse John Spillett Jazz/PopDuo Owera, Cazenovia

Tuesday, October 20 Carolyn Kelly Blues Band Funk N Waffles Downtown, Syracuse Lisa Lee Trio The Ridge Golf & Tavern, Chittenango

Thursday, October 22 Gary Haydu Basta on the River, Baldwinsville Tiger Monirae’s, Pennellville

Friday, October 23 Joey & John Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Just Joe Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Karaoke Basta on the River, Baldwinsville Lisa Lee Trio Timber Tavern, Syracuse Unbroken Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

Saturday, October 24 Barroom Philosophers Basta on the River, Baldwinsville The Drift Benders w/ Joey Molland & Phil Solem of The Rembrandts Mohegan Manor, Baldwinsville Baby Bommers Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse The Appleseed Collective Nelson Odeon, Nelson Latizia Dublin’s, Liverpool Lisa Lee & Leo Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville Max Scaldon Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Mark Hoffmann’s Swing This!

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Sunday, October 25 Charliy Orlando Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Paul Davie Colloca Winery, Fair Haven Jay Ungar and Molly Mason May Memorial Unitarian, Syracuse

Thursday, October 29 Hawk Cooper (Lead Singer of Hell Fish) Monirae’s, Pennellville Paul Davie Basta on the River, Baldwinsville

Friday, October 30 Mike Place Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Country Rose Band Greenwood Winery, East Syracuse Frenay & Lenin Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Hard Promises Sharkey’s, Liverpool Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Westcott Theater, Syracuse Michael Crissan Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Salt City Chill Basta on the River, Baldwinsville Smokin’ Dublin’s, Liverpool Thunderchild Buffalo’s, Baldwinsville

Saturday, October 31 Halloween Blues w/Carolyn Kelly Firudo, Syracuse Jane Zell & the Zeltones Band Flat Iron Grill, Syracuse Mickey Vendetti Band & The Other Guise Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Halloween Party w/Tuff Luck Green gate Inn, Camillus Paul Davie Red Rooster Pub, Skaneateles Falls Rock Doll R-bar, North Rose

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Thursday, November 5 Loren and Mark Auburn Public Theater, Auburn

Friday, November 6 Patchy Sanders Nelson Odeon, Nelson Lisa Lee Trio Brae Loch, Cazenovia The Young Novelists May Memorial Unitarian, Syracuse

Comedy Fri., Oct. 2 - Sun., Oct. 4 Paul Mecurio Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Friday, October 2 Dave Chappelle Mulroy Civic Center Syracuse Cuse Comedy Showcase CNY Playhouse, Syracuse

Wednesday, October 7 Comedy Showcase Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Thurs., Oct. 8 - Sun., Oct. 11 Rob Little Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

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Arts/Theater Thur., Oct. 1 - Fri., Oct. 2 Big Fish The Redhouse, Syracuse

Thur., Oct. 1 - Mon., Oct. 5 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors View Arts Center, Old Forge Andy Gilmore: Mountain Geometries View Arts Center, Old Forge

Thur., Oct. 1 - Sun., Oct. 18 Playing w/Perception: Photographs

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Friday, October 16 An “EVILning” with Joe Lynch The Palace Theatre, Syracuse

Fri., Oct. 16 - Sat., Oct. 31 Little Shop of Horrors CNY Playhouse, Syracuse

Saturday, October 17 Wreck It Ralph with Tom MacDougall The Palace Theatre, Syracuse Bobcat Goldthwait and premier of Call Me Lucky & God Bless America The Palace Theatre, Syracuse

Friday, October 23

Friday the 13th Film Fest with Hack-O-Lantern 35mm Prints Monet to Matisse: French Impressionism The Palace Theatre, Syracuse Munsun Williams Proctor Art Inst., Utica

Thur., Oct. 1 - Sun., Nov. 29 Thur., Oct. 1 - Wed., Dec. 2 Salt City Jazz Collective Suds Factory, Syracuse

Thur., Oct. 1 - Sun., Jan. 3 Three Graces Everson Museum, Syracuse

Thur., Oct. 1 - Sun., Nov. 15 Joy, Beauty & Wonder Everson Museum, Syracuse

Thur., Oct. 1 - Sun., May 29 Urban Video Project 2015-16: We Were Never Human Everson Museum, Syracuse

Talent’s Comedy Takeover with Ed Lover and John Henton “Overton” Thur.-Sun., October 8-11 Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse Leonard Nimoy’s “Vincent” Fri. & Sat., October 16-17 OnCenter BeVard Studio Syracuse Comedy Night Friday, October 9 Mohegan Manor, Baldwinsville How to Be Fabulous Saturday, October 17 CNY Playhouse, Syracuse Dan Naturman Saturday, October 10 Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Never Fight a Shark in Water Thurs., Oct. 15 - Sat., Oct. 17 Auburn Public Theater, Auburn John Lovitz Sunday, October 11 Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse Star Trek 35mm Film Fest Fri., Oct. 23 - Sun., Oct. 25 The Palace Theatre, Syracuse Rod Man Thursday, October 15 Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse Thurs., Oct. 29 - Sun., Nov. 1 “The Mark of Zorro” screening with live accompanying score Barry Rothbart The Palace Theatre, Syracuse Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Saturday, October 24

Pre-Halloween Bash w/ Last Man on Earth, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Rocky Horror Picture Show The Palace Theatre, Syracuse

SU Ice Hockey vs. Clarkson SU, Syracuse

Friday, October 9

SU Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh SU, Syracuse

Sunday, October 11 SU Volleyball vs. Virginia Tech SU, Syracuse

Tuesday, October 13

SU Men’s Soccer vs. Bowling Green SU, Syracuse

Saturday, October 17 SU Men’s Soccer vs. Clemson SU, Syracuse SU Field Hockey vs. Wake Forest SU, Syracuse

Sunday, October 18

SU Women’s Soccer vs. NC State SU, Syracuse SU Field Hockey vs. Princeton SU, Syracuse SU Volleyball vs. Virginia SU, Syracuse

Tues.-Thurs., October 27-29

Tuesday, October 20

The Producers OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse

Wednesday, October 21

Thur., Oct. 29-Sat., Nov. 7 The Producers OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse

Sports Friday, October 2 SU Field Hockey vs. Monmouth SU, Syracuse

Sunday, October 4 SU Women’s Soccer vs. Louisville SU, Syracuse SU Field Hockey vs. Cornell SU, Syracuse

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The debate has raged however as to how important it is for the average Joe to take a statin. Some doctors think they are overprescribed while other doctors think practically everyone should be on a statin. The studies are reviewed all the time with different conclusions depending on who is doing the interpretation. The most recent recommendation regarding statin use involves using a risk calculation like http://cvdrisk.nhlbi.nih.gov/..If your 10 year risk is higher than 7.5% you should consider a statin.

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If you worry about some symptom and some test can give us information why not get the test? At least twice a year I will push myself past the limits of my endurance physically...usually hiking and skiing with the Clan Haswell. I would rather not keel over in the near future because life is great right now.

My wife still seems interested in me and my professional work has never been more satisfying with Signature MD so I would like to stick around long enough to at least see how Iran, Greece and China all play out.

I told you that I took meds to get my cholesterol down...I didn’t stay on the meds...I don’t like meds and what I read says you can accomplish the same thing with the right diet and exercise program so that’s what I concentrate on. But am I being stupid not treating my high cholesterol ? Are my arteries slowly and silently clogging up? In my favor is the fact that I am not a smoker or a diabetic ..that makes whatever cholesterol you have stickier. Also, my family history is good...neither parent having had an mi or stroke. So , do you go with a good family history and lifestyle or go with the population based scientific calculation. Well, you don’t have to be abstract about it...you can just measure the amount of blockage and act accordingly . So, last month, I went to St Joseph’s Hospital and had a heart catheterization. They snake a wire from your wrist or groin to your heart and inject dye to check the arteries. Its an interesting sensation. Not pleasant but tolerable. Dr. Simon and his team were very professional ...not even giving me grief about my not wanting to take any sedating meds. I don’t like to alarm my wife and I figured if I skipped the sedating meds I could drive myself home. My wife is a working girl after all and no need to keep her from her job. Bottom line is that there were no real blockages . Maybe a little plaque here and there but no blockages that needed stents, balloon angioplasty etc. If that’s all the blockage I have after 57 years of genetically high cholesterol I am doing the right things !! Maybe the tequila has some role in keeping the arteries open but that’s another column altogether. . Until we know for sure I am going to credit the exercise and diet. I feel a little vindicated with my diet and exercise mantra. I also think having a persistently optimistic attitude is also important but that may be more for my head than my heart.

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Love & Mercy When dealing with an individual who is as fascinating as Brian Wilson, it takes a certain level of ingenuity to do justice to his troubling tale. As one of the founding members of the Beach Boys, the auteur looked to bend the rules of conventional music-making. Rather than simply churning out the surfer-sound hits that catapulted the band to stardom in the early 1960’s, he yearned to evolve as an artist. It was his hope to create the greatest album of all time, and shatter the very foundations that early rock ‘n roll was built upon. Unfortunately for Wilson, his ideas were too ambitious for some, including members of his own band. While teetering on the precipice of greatness, his escalating drug use and deteriorating mental state lead him on a path of staggering self-destruction.

LOVE & MERCY is a surprisingly invigorating journey into the heart and mind of Wilson, and results in the best music-based biopic that has been released in years.

As 1960’s Brian Wilson, Paul Dano delivers a performance that is tortured, haunting, and unforgettable. There is little doubt that he will find himself attending virtually every award season ceremony, and for very good reason. Befuddled by his mental collapse, yet resolute in his desire to create a work of art, he is a damaged soul that could never find the help he truly needed. In a time when mental illness and substance abuse went largely ignored, he still found a way to orchestrate “Pet Sounds”, an album that is still looked upon as one of the most influential and groundbreaking works of the early rock era.

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Expertly directed by Bill Pohlad LOVE & MERCY flashes between Wilson’s life in the 60’s, and his broken-down existence in the 80’s. In an unaccustomed and intriguing move, 1980’s Wilson is portrayed by John Cusack. With no attempt made to make the two actors resemble one another in any way whatsoever, the film presents two different interpretations of the same man, with multiple decades and heartaches bridging the gap between them. Cusack, as the depleted, teetering Wilson, delivers his most nuanced performance since 2007’s GRACE IS GONE. Grossly mistreated by his Dr. Eugene Landy, he dangles on the edge of insanity by the thinnest of margins.

As Landy, Giamatti provides another blistering turn. For those that were entertained by his work in STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Fueled by a fiery and combative drive, he isolates Wilson from virtually everyone, including car salesperson and potential love interest Melinda Ledbetter (Elizabeth Banks). Insisting that his unconventional and borderline violent methods are in his patient’s best interest, he does everything he can to keep the frail legend under his thumb.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Ledbetter witnesses many of these questionable techniques firsthand, and faces an uphill battle in freeing Wilson from his legal guardian. As Melinda, Banks is strong, impassioned, and resolute in her desire to right a wrong that everyone else seems keen to ignore.

Like most biopics, those with an affinity for the melodic sounds of the Beach Boys will be far more invested than those who are not. At the same time, the film isn’t so much about the music, as it is about one of the men behind it. As a character study, the LOVE & MERCY is fascinatingly original.

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UNFRIENDED As many of you already know, I am a huge fan of the horror genre.

When done properly, there are feelings conjured by a frightening flick that are impossible to find anywhere else.

On the opposite side of the coin, these types of movies can be often be ugly and pointless. The key is the find the right blend of story, scares, and originality.

I always try to reserve making per-conceived judgments on a film based on the trailers, but at times, it is impossible to do so. This was definitely the case with UNFRIENDED. On the surface, it seemed little more than a cash grab, exploiting the popularINFRIENDED- C+ ity of social media, and sticking with the recent trend of “found footage” horror. To my surprise, and semi-delight, the teen-centric flick exceeded expectations.

The entirety of UNFRIENDED takes place on a computer monitor. Dating couple Blair (Shelley Henning) and Mitch (Moses Jacob Storm) are talking on Skype when a few of their friends join in on the chat. Shortly thereafter, they realize that there is someone else on the call that they do not recognize. Figuring that it is some sort of mistake, they all disconnect from the call and decide to try again. When they are once again connected, the same mysterious person shows up. The account is registered to Laura Barns (Heather Sossaman) a friend of the group that had committed suicide one year prior.

What begins as an annoyance soon begins to delve into something far more sinister. The individual claiming to be Laura begins to harrass the group, forcing them to take part in a series of games and revelations that threaten the entire faction. If they refuse to partake in the challenges issued by Laura, they become the subject of a horrifically violent end.

Like many “found footage” horror films, this one utilizes a number of tools to scare and shock. Because the action takes place solely on a computer screen, there are things like lagging and pixelation that distort the view of the action.

This, of course, feeds into the belief that what you don’t see is scarier than what you do, and allows the imagination of each viewer to convince themselves that they have seen something far more grotesque and terrifying than what has actually happened.

UNFRIENDED certainly scores points for originality, even if the end result isn’t quite what it could have been. Resting comfortably at a concise 83 minutes, it is a real-time based production that keeps the viewer’s interest and offers a few chills along the way. Though it hardly breaks any new ground in terms of a storyline, the fact that the entirety of director Leo Gabriadze’s film takes place on Blair’s computer screen is a clever way to tell the tale. The decision certainly elevates a production that would have been wholly forgettable if it hadn’t been for this clever spin on convention.

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