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city notebook Discussing the proposed millage rate increase and the smoking ban | 8

A selection of visual arts happenings puts some coolness into your summer dog days. The Telfair, Kobo Gallery, and Studio 2Ten all get in on the fun.

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Wednesday Sand Gnats vs. Augusta

What: The Gnats take on

the Green Jackets.

When: Aug. 18-20, 7 p.m.

Where: Grayson Stadium,

1401 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $7-10

Film: The Manster aka The Split (Japan, 1959) What: An American

reporter sent to interview a mad scientist becomes part of an experiment.

When: Wed. Aug. 18, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5

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Film: Winnebego Man (USA, 2010) What: Filmmakers search

out Jack Rebney, an RV salesman whose foulmouthed outbursts became viral video gold.

When: Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Cost: $6

“Two Minutes to Shine”

What: The Savannah Com-

munity Theater presents this eclectic talent revue.

Ticket includes dinner.

When: Thu. Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., Fri. Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Plantation Clubhouse at the Landings Cost: $39/person, $8.50/ SCT Season Pass holders Info: 912-247-4644

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Jepson’s Gospel Brunch

What: Christian Revival

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When: Aug. 20, 12:30 p.m.

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Jazz: The Sean Bolden Group What: Bolden, an ac-

complished drummer & pianist, performs during this month’s Jazz Across the River. Presented by the Coastal Jazz Assoc.

When: Sun. Aug. 22, 5 p.m.

Where: Westin Savannah Cost: Free for CJA members, $10/general

Theater: The Swan

What: Second installment

in The Collective Face Summer Reading Series is the tale of a nurse whose life changes after a swan crashes into her window.

When: Aug. 20-21, 8 p.m.

Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre Black Box, 2160 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $8

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Polk’s Saturday Market

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When: Sat. Aug. 21, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

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copies of her young adult novel, “Away: An Adventure Just on the Other Side of Mysteria Bridge” When: Sat. Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: 204 E. Bay St. Cost: Free

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Signing: Civil War Tour of Charleston

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When: Sat. Aug. 21, 10 a.m.

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When: Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m.

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Joan Jett’s first brush with stardom in the ‘70s, this biopic stars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.

When: Sun. Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703d Louisville Rd. Cost: $7, cash only Info: musesavannah.org/

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Film: Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride

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When: Sun. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

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Bars in the crosshairs

by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

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editor’s note

city notebook: A

08 closer look at the

latest developments with the smoking ban and the proposed millage rate increase. by patrick rodgers

09 Hear & Now 10 Blotter 11 Straight Dope 12 News of the Weird

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events put the cool in this summer’s dog days. by patrick rodgers

One thing we’ve learned over the past year or two: the City of Savannah has some serious issues with local bars.

Let’s go down the list of recent crackdowns: • The all-ages ordinance change; • Increased (and some say selective) enforcement of noise ordinance violations; • The bar employee licensing system (itself stemming from a crackdown on underage drinking which some establishments maintain was also selective); • And now another smoking ban, this one directly targeting local bars.

Those are just the most obvious examples; a more in-depth analysis could no doubt come up with many more.

Good people can and will disagree as to the particulars of these actions by City Council and government officials.

But it seems indisputable that City Council spends a disproportionate amount of its time dealing with bar issues, almost all of which seem to be centered downtown.

No one is saying City government doesn’t have the right to regulate local businesses. But what many citizens and taxpayers are saying — including The Rail Pub co-owner Trina Brown in the heartfelt letter below — is that the City spends way too much time and effort focusing on local small businesses, especially those in the entertainment/nightlife sector.

There are various issues at play, one of which is clearly the desire of some politicians to appeal to some segments of the electorate who don’t give a flip about what happens in the downtown entertainment/tourist district.

Hell, a lot of local voters are downright illdisposed toward businesses in the downtown/ tourist area, and look forward to City Council putting on its periodic witch trials — complete with the usual ritual public humiliation of hapless business owners who have the audacity to speak their mind at council meetings.

If you don’t believe me, pay attention during the municipal elections in 2011. You will actually see more of this, not less.

It’s a myth that most people in town support local small business, or support business at all.

There’s a reason local politicians slam business

owners and employers and landlords every chance they can: It gets them more votes than they lose.

Simple cost/benefit analysis.

Unfortunately, there’s another cost/benefit analysis going on in the form of a gruesome local economy and jobs picture, and its corresponding negative impact on the tax base.

To read more about the latest on the proposed new smoking ban (as well as the controversial millage rate increase), see Patrick Rodgers’ overview this issue.

As regular readers of this column will know, I’m not one who says that government should always bow down to the will of business — not by a long shot.

And it’s true that City officials actually have little-to-no power over the really big local players like Georgia Power and Gulfstream and El Paso and the Georgia Ports Authority.

So given human nature, it’s hardly surprising that they would focus their attention on those areas where they actually have a good deal of power — small business, for example.

But by the same token, a City government which seems to go out of its way to discourage small business in the form of selective, often-petty overregulation will soon find itself running a city that’s losing money and jobs — a city with the reputation as a businesskiller and a place to move away from, not to move to.

Once that downward spiral starts, it’s extremely difficult to end.

Ask Detroit about that one. cs

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The City regulates businesses to death Sort of 21 theatre: reader’s theatre,

sort of a workshop: It’s The Swan by Collective Face. by bill deyoung

13 Music 22 Food and drink 24 Art 25 movies

Editor, It looks like it’s going to be another stellar year for over–regulation by our local government. For those of you in the know, last year the city wanted private businesses to charge a cover charge for entering businesses during St. Patrick’s Day and hand the money over to the City of Savannah (in the name of public safety).

Myself and my business partner, Melissa Swanson, attended these meetings and voiced our concern and objection to such an intru-

sion. Thankfully, the issue was dropped, so we thought!

I don’t know how entities like the Savannah Riverfront, Savannah City Market, the Chamber of Commerce and the Parade Committee can be in a position to regulate private business the way these folks seem to be.

Oh, I remember... the City gets their pockets lined with money from these entities. The City creates ordinances to ensure these entities receive revenue out of the pockets of hard working small business owners.

It is hasn’t been a fun year, folks.

I don’t see the rest of 2010/2011

getting any better. The downward pressure that this City Council has put on local small business owners and their employees is just the opposite of good business!

Just because you don’t own a bar or a restaurant doesn’t mean these issues can’t affect you.

To my real estate agent: I might be forfeiting my $1,000 earnest money on that condo you are trying to sell me. (Yes, I am serious, David!)

To the Yamaha dealership: Sorry to take up your time, but I don’t need servicing on my Jet skis... and no, I won’t be upgrading this year!

Lawnmower man: Thanks, but I’ll do the lawn myself.

Advertisement agencies, website designers: Sorry, but I might have to go back to making in-house advertisement work for me.

The City of Savannah: Sorry I won’t be able to send you the $600 to $800 a month in liquor tax, because it will be reduced to $200 as a result of lack of sales.

Staff: I know you have families, mortgages and financial responsibilities, but not all of you can be on the schedule because, well, we just can’t afford it! This includes your Christmas bonus and health care benefits that we were just

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about to agree on.

I didn’t know when I opened a small business in the City of Savannah that I was going to be told that I can’t have a neon sign, but Outback Steakhouse can.

I didn’t know that live music in my business is to be silent unless you are a tenant of the City of Savannah.

I didn’t know that public safety is important unless you are a tenant of the City of Savannah. (City Market, Sand Gnats, River Street being excluded from various ordinances) I didn’t know that after several restaurants had violations for serving alcohol to minors, it was the bar owners who got punished for it!

(Meanwhile people drink in the park at Symphony and SCAD concerts.)

I didn’t know that people can’t get a job unless they pass a background check, immigration check, fingerprinted and reveal where they work.

(By the way people are still waiting to get their bar card, it’s been WEEKS).

Savannah City Council, what are you thinking? I don’t think you are!

You have no good reason for half of these ordinances, and yet you take up financial costly labor hours from city staff and business owners who “make the magic happen” for you!

City Council has stated in council meetings that they don’t even want to hear what we have to say. What kind of representation is that? It has been proven that you haven’t even taken the time to read what you pass.

I am not in line at the unemployment office nor are my employees, customers or competitors. Why are you trying to put us there?

Please discuss how you feel about these issues with friends and family and decide for this coming election year who should stay and who should go. It’s time for social and business–minded citizens to be represented by this city!

I’m not looking for a blank check to do what I want. I’m looking for reasonable regulation that allows me to provide a revenue stream that currently provides salaries and workman’s comp for 15 employees and contributes $7,200 in liquor tax.

AND I’M SMALL! If you don’t at least voice your opinion then all we have is a remake of Kevin Bacon’s Footloose. We’re just looking for a happy ending!

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Proposed millage rate increase and smoke-free ordinance result in some tense moments

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

There were no doubts that last week’s City Council meeting was going to be contentious. After all, the two matters up for discussion were an increase in the property tax millage rate and the first reading of the smoke-free ordinance. But nobody foresaw how events would play out (except maybe Paul the psychic octopus.)

Alderman Larry Stuber opened the meeting with an invocation for “civility” and “constructive debate.” His prayer specifically referenced the millage and smoking ordinance discussions, which gave the rest of council a nervous chuckle.

In one of the few instances where Mayor Johnson has smiled during a public meeting recently, he offered to nominate Stuber as the official chaplain for the council, based on his exceptional performance with the prayer.

Coup de mills Acting City Manager Rochelle Small–Toney rolled out the red carpet for public discussion about the millage hike with a presentation outlining the city’s current financial situation and a bit of historical perspective on the millage rate.

The funds generated by the .5 mills increase is expected to generate $1.9 million in revenue that will be used to fill a shortfall of $3.2 million for the current budget year. The additional $1.3 million would be drawn from the sales tax stabilization fund, which currently has about $5.4 million.

The budget deficit was caused by a $3.8 million decline in the tax digest due to decreasing property values.

Property taxes make up about 35 percent of the city’s annual general fund revenue, the largest portion of any revenue stream.

The most telling slide in the presentation, and the one that the mayor asked to have left on screen during the public

hearing, showed the steady decline in the millage rate over the last 13 years, down to 12.5 mills last year from a high of 17 mills more than a decade ago.

When the floor was opened to the public, the first speaker was Michael Dudich, who raised the bar for public discourse with a well–researched series of questions about the impacts of eastside Tax Allocation District (TAD), which was created when Savannah River Landing still seemed viable in order to help fund improvements.

According to Dudich’s analysis, debt service on $20 million worth of bonds let by the city to help improve infrastructure around the site now accounts for 20 percent of the deficit, about $600,000. In 2012, that amount increases to $1.1 million.

“Something isn’t right,” Dudich told council members. “Citizens cannot underwrite $1 million per year for the next 20 years.”

The discussion was off to a good start, but was unwound by a communication breakdown that spoke volumes about the ongoing recession’s effect on individuals on “Main Street,” as nearly everything beyond Manhattan’s financial district is affectionately known.

“I’ve been reading in the paper about salary increases,” said Judith Goethe, who expressed dismay that council would approve raises for department heads during such difficult economic times, and then pass the burden onto local homeowners. “Some of you are gonna be voted on next year.”

Wanting to clarify any confusion over the extent of the council’s authority on pay–related matters, Mayor Johnson told her, “let me give you my lesson in Civics 101,” before explaining that council can only hire three positions: The city attorney, clerk of council and the city manager.

Council’s position on the pay raises is that they were enacted by Michael Brown prior to his departure unbeknownst to council, who, according to the city’s charter, have no authority over

staff salaries (a measure put in place in 1954 to end a tradition of corruption and nepotism that nearly led to the city’s financial collapse.)

Addressing questions about the salary for the Acting City Manager, the mayor explained that her raise, which now has her collecting more than Brown did when he left, was the result of calculations using a formula the city adopted for interim positions, an estimated 10 percent increase over the salary of the candidate’s previous position.

The meeting became tense when Goethe, who was visibly upset, told the mayor “I see how you dominate these people [referring to the council members], and I know my skin is a different color than yours.”

Once race was brought up, any hopes of practical discussion dissolved.

The next 20–30 minutes were spent with five council members alternately trying to explain the economics of the tax increase and reprimanding her for bringing race into a discussion about the millage rate.

Frustration among council was palpable, and it’s clear they’ve fielded no shortage of angry calls and emails from citizens displeased with the unpopular measure.

“We’re asking for the support of the citizens,” said Mayor Pro Tem Edna Jackson, who pointed out that no one came to complain when council lowered the millage rate year after year.

“We’ve done what we can to make the quality of life what it is.”

Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em (for now) The first reading of what is now known as the City of Savannah Smoke Free Air Act of 2010 was up next, including what would now be the third opportunity for public input on the proposed ordinance.

Some significant changes have been made over the course of the last few weeks, including a fine increase: The maximum fee for a first time violation was raised from $50 to $100.

Also, additional clarification was also added to the process business owners must go through with non–compliant patrons in order to avoid being held responsible for the violation.

The most discussed

issue to date has been the 20-foot distance requirement, which many critics felt would be all but impossible to comply with across most of downtown.

In the current draft, that has now been reduced to 10 feet, or a “reasonable distance,” defined as “a distance sufficient to ensure indoor areas remain smoke–free.”

Local hotels had some wiggle room carved into the new draft. They would now be allowed to have up to 20 percent of rooms be designated as smoking rooms. Previously, all the smoking rooms had to be on the same floor and separate from any non–smoking rooms.

The change to the hotel allowance was questioned by Club One manager Travis Coles, who sought to have the same exemption allowed for bars large enough to provide a completely separate area for smokers, similar to the smoking rooms in airports, and not to exceed 20 percent of the total square footage of the establishment.

One of only two representatives from the bar community to participate in the meeting, Coles also requested council to consider an exemption for non–service patios and to clarify liability for what goes on outside the bar beyond the control of management and staff.

Among his concerns was that if dozens of patrons were outside smoking, and a passerby made a disparaging or homophobic comment, then the matter would become a public safety risk for which management could not be held responsible.

Among other comments offered for the record was a request to exclude “e–cigarettes” from the ordinance on the grounds that they helped people quit smoking, and had no negative health effects (something that has yet to be determined officially by the FDA).

Another 30–40 minutes was used by a procession of health professionals who reiterated the negative health effects of tobacco products and second hand smoke.

Two and a half hours after the meeting began, council still had yet to deal with bids and contracts for equipment and services, or discuss a resolution honoring Anne Knight Jordan, a member of the Women’s Army Auxillary Corp, which was the only unit of African American women who served in Europe during WWII. Both the millage rate increase and the smoke free ordinance will require a second reading and a vote prior to being enacted. cs

An A-Positive afternoon

Two Thursdays ago, with butterflies in my stomach, I drove to an office in Market Walk on Hodgson Memorial Drive.

I sat down at a table and completed one of those “fill in the bubble” forms, as if I were taking a test.

Less than an hour later, I was on my way home, upbeat and relieved. It was an “A+” afternoon, with “A+” standing for my blood type, “A–positive.”

That day, for the second time in less than a year, I donated a pint of blood.

Until last October, it had been over 30 years since I donated blood, stretched out on a folding cot in my high school gym as part of a blood drive.

What I remember the most about that day is the tepid orange Koolaid and the cookie the volunteers gave me afterwards. I am a sucker for free cookies.

For decades I carried in my wallet the plastic blood donor card they issued me, with that lone donation written on it. The purpose of that card was to record each additional donation as the quarts and gallons racked up.

I think it was sometime in the late ‘90’s that I stopped kidding myself and tossed the card in the trash.

I had plenty of great reasons for not giving blood. One time I tried in college and was rejected — my iron count was too low.

Later, at a workplace blood drive, my iron was OK, but once the donation began, the pint–sized plastic bag did not

The Blood Alliance’s Vanessa Whalen (left) and Anita Daniel make it easy to donate.

fill up within a required time limit, so that attempt was a bust.

Along the way I fainted once when giving a blood sample for a medical procedure.

These episodes allowed me to convince myself that, despite my early success, I was not cut out to be a blood donor, so why keep trying?

The rational side of my brain gave me a reason to avoid the truth–even after the one donation of my youth, I was afraid to give blood.

But along came TeamSuzanne, a community–wide effort to support local colon cancer patient Suzanne Fogarty and her family. Shortly after Fogarty’s diagnosis last year, TeamSuzanne spon-

sored a blood drive through The Blood Alliance on her behalf, and all my great excuses for not giving blood went out the window.

The Blood Alliance provides all the blood and blood products (plasma, platelets and red blood cells) used by Memorial Health University Medical Center. Blood drives on behalf of a specific patient, like Fogarty’s blood drive, rack up blood pint “credits” that can help defray some medical costs, while providing meaningful emotional support to the patient and much–needed blood for the wider community.

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“First time donors are usually unsure,” says Vanessa Whalen of The Blood Alliance’s office on Market Walk.

“They wonder if it is going to hurt.”

There it is. Yes, I was concerned I might faint, but fear of pain was the trump card.

Pain from the finger stick to test my blood. Pain from the needle in my arm when the donation started. And I was afraid I would feel the blood coming out of my arm.

I didn’t feel anything when I gave blood in high school, but why let the truth of my past get in the way of a perfectly sensible fear of the future?

I’m here to report that my fears were unfounded. The finger stick? Not pleasant, but less painful than a paper cut. The needle? More of a pinch than a pain, and that was it. The feeling of the blood? Nonexistent. Really. I would tell you if I could feel it and I couldn’t.

On my way to my appointment two weeks ago, I was almost as anxious about donating blood as I had been last fall. Sometimes fears don’t want to leave us, despite facts that refute them.

But for an hour of my time and a pint of my blood I received a great feeling of helping out, plus a chilled can of Sprite and a packet of Oreos.

Like I said, I’m a sucker for free cookies. cs

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Police received a call that an intoxicated woman was trying to leave a residence with her children in the vehicle.

The caller said that he and his girlfriend had gotten into an argument and that she was intoxicated. Prior to the arrival of the police, the woman loaded up the kids and drove away.

A description of the vehicle was sent out to officers, one of whom eventually found it in the Thunderbolt area. A traffic stop was conducted. The woman was immediately observed to have bloodshot, glassy eyes and an overwhelming odor of perfume. There were two small children in the back seat. The officer asked the woman to step to the rear of the vehicle. She wasn’t wearing shoes. He asked her for an account of the events that had transpired at the residence. She said she got into an argument with her boyfriend and took

the kids. The officer noticed the odor of alcoholic beverage, and that she was slurring her words. He asked if she had been drinking, and she replied that she hadn’t.

She agreed to a preliminary breath test, the results of which were a BAC of .206.

The driver was placed under arrest, and the woman’s boyfriend came to pick up the kids. Upon arrival at the nearest precinct, the woman asked where they were, and the officer explained where and why they were at the precinct. She replied that the officer would have to take her to jail because she wasn’t going to take any tests. The officer explained that she had already consented to take the test. The woman said that she wouldn’t take any tests because she hadn’t been read her rights. The officer explained that he had read her rights immediately after handcuffing her. A check of the driver’s information revealed that she was on active probation through the state and that she had four active suspensions on her driver’s license ranging back to 2007. She was transported to CCDC. • An officer was sent to check out a reported forgery. Upon arrival at the scene, the owner of the business reported that a

cashed check had been returned for stop payment.

The $932 check was from the Board of Education.

The suspect had tried to cash the check several days earlier. A copy was logged as evidence, along with a copy of the suspect’s identification.

• Family members requested police check on the well being of someone they were unable to reach by phone. Police stopped by a residence to inquire with a woman, who said that while she was talking to her sister on the phone, her husband had taken the phone and broken it. The woman said that her children were afraid of her husband and that they may have called 911. The officer asked to see the children, who appeared to be unharmed. The woman said that her husband had locked her and the kids out of the apartment, and then finally let them back in after the children persistently banged on the door. She told the officer that she did not want to go to a shelter, but that she would try to leave during the

following week. Her husband was upset that his wife’s family had called the police. The officer explained to the man that it was perfectly legal for concerned family members to request police check on the welfare of someone they are unable to contact.

• Officers were dispatched to a reported stabbing near 45th Lane and Burroughs Street. Officers found a 27 year old male in critical condition. He was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

During the process of investigating, the suspect returned to the scene of the crime and was questioned by detectives. After interviewing the suspect and several witnesses, it became clear that a verbal altercation earlier that night had turned physical.

The victim later died from his injuries and the suspect was arrested and transported to CCDC. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

I read a letter to Dear Abby from someone who had served cupcakes made with Kahlua liqueur. Abby said enough alcohol remained to affect someone with alcohol sensitivity. In my opinion, the woman claiming to be drunk from a cupcake was just trying to get attention. How much alcohol is there in spiked cupcakes?

How many people are so hypersensitive that one cupcake would make them drunk? Finally, what products would those people need to avoid? —Charlie in Alabama First the facts. According to the Dear Abby letter, the recipe called for half a cup of Kahlua and yielded 30 cupcakes.

Kahlua is 40 proof, so a half cup contains 0.8 ounces of alcohol—about one and a quarter beers’ worth. Even if all the alcohol remained after baking, you’d have to eat two dozen cupcakes to get the equivalent of one beer. Would the average person then be drunk? No, the average person would then be sick from all those fricking cupcakes.

The next question is how much alcohol burns off in the oven. We identified two ways of getting at this. The first is via the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which tests foods and beverages to find out how many nutrients are lost during cooking. (Yes, the USDA considers alcohol a nutrient.) According to the USDA, an open alcoholic beverage sitting out overnight will lose 30 percent of its alcohol content to evaporation.

Stirring whiskey into coffee removes about 15 percent of the alcohol in it, and liqueur used to make a flambé such as crepes Suzette loses about 25 percent.

Baking or simmering an alcoholic beverage for 15 minutes vaporizes 60 percent of the alcohol; it takes two and a half hours of cooking to reduce the alcohol content by 95 percent.

My assistants Una and Fierra obtained saliva-activated blood alcohol measuring strips and proceeded: 1. As a control, they tested their blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

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2. Next they each consumed one True Blonde Ale, alcohol content 5.3 percent by volume, from Ska Brewing Company, proud sponsor of the Straight Dope podcast. Their BAC subsequently tested at 0.04 percent.

3. The two then made 36 cupcakes using a recipe calling for three quarters of a cup of Kahlua, plus another quarter cup for the frosting. They calculated that the batter and frosting together should contain at most 1.8 percent alcohol by weight. Based on the ale phase of the experiment, they hypothesized that eating three cupcakes at a sitting, even if no alcohol were lost due to evaporation or cooking, would produce at most a BAC of just under 0.01 percent.

4. Six trials were conducted over a two-day period. Each trial consisted of eating three cupcakes and testing BAC an hour later. Results: no trace of alcohol in either experimenter at any point.

5. Meanwhile, the cupcakes themselves were tested for alcohol content.

The USDA research led us to believe about 46 percent of the original alcohol would remain. Samples of the cake and frosting were mixed with just enough water to make a paste and applied to the BAC strips. The frosting registered 0.04 percent, the cake roughly 0.30 percent.

So the cupcakes had some residual alcohol in them, but seemingly not much.

Is there such a thing as hypersensitivity to alcohol? Yes, but that doesn’t mean very small amounts make you drunk. Many east Asians suffer from an enzyme deficiency that inhibits their ability to metabolize an alcohol byproduct called acetaldehyde. Drinking can result in “Asian flush,” characterized by a flushed face and sometimes a racing pulse and vomiting—hardly drunkenness in the usual sense. What’s more, the trigger amount is on the order of half a beer, far more than from a spiked cupcake.

Further perusing the literature, we find accounts of alcohol-induced anaphylactic shock, essentially a severe allergic reaction. The most common symptom is hives, but others include dizziness, slurred speech, nausea, wheezing, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. My guess: if you experience all this, you don’t think you’re drunk, you think you’re going to die.

Still, it’s conceivable the supposedly tipsy coworker had a mild allergic reaction. But it’s more likely, I’d say, that her cupcake issues were all in her head. cs

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A recent surge of neo-Nazism in several countries -- including, improbably, Israel, and Mongolia (where some dark-skinned natives are rabidly anti-Chinese) -- has generally been denounced, but Corinna Burt credited it with rescuing her from a life of acting in pornographic videos. According to a hate-group watchdog, the Portland, Ore., woman is “the most prominent National Socialist Movement organizer in the Pacific Northwest.” In an August interview with Gawker.com, the whitesupremacist Burt (a mother of two and a professional embalmer who is also into bodybuilding) said she terminated her porn career (as “Cori Lou,” doing mostly bondage and “torture” films) because, “If we (Caucasians) consider ourselves a master race then we have to act like a master race, not degenerates.”

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in the state had sat, untested. (As TV police dramas emphasize, many rape victims are reluctant to submit to the indignity of swabbing and photographing so soon after being violated and comply only because detectives assure them of the rape kit’s importance.)

• It is common knowledge that American corporations avoid taxes by running U.S. profits through offshore “tax havens” like the Cayman Islands and Bermuda, but a May Bloomberg Business Week investigation traced the specific steps that the pharmaceutical company Forest Labs takes to short the U.S. Treasury. Although Forest’s anti-depressant Lexapro is sold only in the U.S., the company’s patent is held by an Irish subsidiary (and since 2005, shared with a Bermuda subsidiary in a tax-code hocus-pocus that insiders call the “Double Irish”), which allows the vast majority of the $2 billion Forest earns a year on Lexapro to be taxed at Ireland’s low rate (and at Bermuda’s rate of zero). Bloomberg estimates that the U.S. Treasury loses at least $60 billion annually by corporations’ “transfer pricing” -- enough to pay for the entire Department of Homeland Security for a year.

• Though volunteers got the project started in May, Ventnor City, N.J., continued through the summer to seek financial donations to finish the new restrooms that provide relief for those visiting the town’s Atlantic shore. Said Commissioner Stephen Weintrob, “How would someone like to have a toiGreat Art! let named after themselves, or a urinal • Time magazine reported in August or sink?” that among the entrants in this year’s • A Treasury Department inspector “Detroit Hair Wars” (showcasing 34 general reported in June that, out of 2.6 stylists working with 300 models) were million applicants for federal mortgage The Hummer (stylist: “Little Willie”), relief, 14,000 “home buyers” wrongly in which a mass of extensions is shaped received tax credits and that in fact, to resemble the vehicle, including 1,300 of them were living in prison at four large tires -- with “metal” wheels the time of filing, including 241 serving and front grid added -- sitting upon life sentences. Sixty-seven of the 14,000 the styled hair of model Sharv Bailey; received tax credits for the same house, and Beautiful Butterfly (stylist: Niecy and 87 more potentially fraudulent taxHayes), featuring extensions thinned, credit applications were filed by Internal teased and stretched into four artistic Revenue Service employees. “wings” arising from the styled hair of • Things That Shouldn’t Get Backmodel Taja Hiu. Both stylings appear logged: (1) California requires that if a to be at least 2 feet long, dwarfing the sex offender’s GPS tagging device sigmodels’ heads, and take at least 10 nals that he’s in a prohibited area, hours to prepare. parole agents must immediately • Featured at London’s respond, but that law was easier It’s lonely at Royal College of Art in June to pass than to implement. As of the top but was Hiromi Ozaki’s “MenstruaJune, according to a San Diego you eat better tion Machine” -- a wearable Union-Tribune investigation, contraption that enables men the state had fallen about to experience the two primary 31,000 responses behind. (2) symptoms of the “curse.” It A July Illinois law requires periodically generates abdomithat all hospital “rape kits” on nal pain, and its reservoir permits victims be tested for blood and liquid (“blood”) to be stored and DNA (in that finding a rapist, released over several days’ time. and certainly convicting him, without such evidence is often hopelessly difficult). Until now, 80 percent of the rape kits taken

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• In July, Manuel “Lefty” Hernandez, 28, was charged in Springfield, Mass., with snatching a man’s wallet (which he probably did with his left hand, which is his only hand). (If he had had a weapon, police could have charged him with a felony, but it was only a misdemeanor because Hernandez was unarmed.)

• A frightening August headline in The Union (Grass Valley, Calif.): “S.W.A.T. Team Requested for Violent Midgets.” In fact, they were steroid-using, bodybuilder midgets, headed by an apparently particularly dangerous “lead female.”

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In March, four NYPD officers, acting on department intelligence, went to the home of Walter and Rose Martin in Brooklyn, N.Y., looking for a suspect, and broke a window as they worked their way inside. The Martins, retired and in their 80s, were clean, and a police spokesman later admitted that officers had wrongly visited or raided the Martins’ home more than 50 times since 2002 because of a stubborn computer glitch. When the software was originally installed, an operator tested it by mindlessly typing in a random address, but that happened to be the Martins’ house, and thus the visits and raids began. The Martins say they have been assured several times that the problem had been corrected, but evidently their address has wormed its way too deep into the system.

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Recurring Themes: Eugene Palmer, 40, wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun, was arrested in Brunswick, Ga., in March as he tried to rush into a SunTrust bank during business hours but became frustrated by the locked doors - in that it was a drive-thru-only branch.

(2) Danny Spencer, 31, and a partner were arrested in Bridgeport, Conn., in December as they called attention to themselves by driving through the city dragging a half-ton safe they could not crack open at the Madison Auto store they had just burglarized. (3) Ethan Ayers, 18, and a partner were arrested in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in March after an alleged mugging. Police found them easily, as their transportation that night was a relative’s van advertising in large lettering, “Big Earl’s Gold Mine,” a Des Moines strip club. cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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Tubby Love

At 10 p.m. Aug. 21 Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. There’s a song I can’t get out of my head this week. It’s called “Signs,” and it was written (and performed in an utterly captivating YouTube video) by Tubby Love and Emily Elbert, a couple of students at the Berklee School of Music in Boston.

Anyone familiar with Tubby Love – a.k.a. Savannah native Andrew Terrett – will recognize the joyful “Signs” as indicative of his m.o., which is a gently rolling sort of pop/reggae with positive lyrics. This tune has a gorgeous melody, and a sweet vibe, and the video (shot in Tubby Love’s Boston music room) is crude but ah, so cool.

Elbert is a 21–year–old singing, songwriting wunderkind, considered one of Beantown’s most promising, but Tubby Love, he’s a veteran. He graduated from Berklee last spring with plans to continue the writing, gigging and recording career he began as a Chatham County teen.

He’s on a short southern swing this week, before heading to California to cut some new tracks, which will be followed by a jaunt to Hawaii and an extended stay in the mountains of Peru (he’s just that kind of guy). Around next March, Tubby plans to relocate, permanently, to New York City.

A five–man band (called Tubby Love) will play several shows here this week, including Saturday’s big one on the Live Wire Music Hall stage (unfortunately, Elbert isn’t part of this tour).

The band includes bass, drums, keyboards, T.L. on guitar, and trombone player Scott Flynn, who’s a member of the semi–legendary roots/reggae band John Brown’s Body.

Gray Bashew (a.k.a. Graynation), the drummer, is an Atlanta native who met Terrett at Georgia State University. They attended Berklee at the same time (Gray is the third person you’ll see in the “Signs” video). They set up this mini–tour together. “We’re still at the point where we’re booking our own gigs and doing everything guerilla–style,” says Mr. Love. “Which is really cool, because we don’t have to pay anyone to do that for us. And we have the connections, and the ability, and we’re gotten the word out about our music enough to have a draw.”

After Savannah, the ensemble will play the famous Five Spot club in Atlanta. “They’re really excited to see us in Atlanta. We haven’t been there for two years. We’re gonna have a massive crowd come out.”

There is, Tubby Love admits, another reason for the southern trek. “We’re going to have a lot of down time, so we’re going to set up this musical lair in my home in Savannah. We’re not going to spend our down time chasing ladies, like we have in the past. We’re going to try and use that time to make new music.” Listen & learn: http://www.myspace.com/tu33ylove (yes, those 3’s are correct).

Tubby Love also performs Aug. 22 and 24 at the Top Sail Tavern on Tybee Island.

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Westin Harbor Resort Sunday, Aug. 22. Admission is $10 for the public and free for Coastal Jazz Association members (this is the group’s “Jazz Across the River” show for August)... Experimental guitar wonder Brock Butler, of Perpetual Groove, has two solo gigs this week at Top Sail Tavern on Tybee Island. Brock “and friends” will platy the newlyremodeled Loco’s Aug. 25 ...

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With their pockets all but empty, the four members of Atlanta’s Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun had to find a way to raise enough dough to record all their new songs.

The answer was Kickstarter, an online funding platform that creates a public outlet for an artist’s fans – plus friends and family, of course – to pledge money for the project.

It took 30 days to reach Today the Moon’s goal of $3,500. And the drive is still going on for another week.

“Lots of bands have been using it to raise funds to make a record – we did it because there’s not a whole lot of money, and we’ve been touring full–time since last August,” says Micah Silverman, the electronic rock group’s bassist. “We all had to leave our day jobs, and we’re just kind of scraping together whenever we’re back in town.

“Staying on the road, we basically make enough to get from city to city.

And we have our recording studio, but we don’t have the things we need to make it sound good. We can’t capture good drum sounds.”

Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun is a dance band – kinda retro ‘90s, with electronic keyboards weaved like a tap-

estry into the big beats and (absolutely live) drums, bass, guitars and vox.

“I think everybody in our band is influenced by different things,” Silverman says. “But our drummer plays live drums, and he plays the electronics as well. We don’t use loops or anything. He’s always been a huge fan of Nine Inch Nails, and we’re all fans of Radiohead. The mix of organic plus electronic.

“We all like to dance, and we all like to see other people dance, so I think that’s where the dance element of the band comes from.”

Silverman’s bandmates are Jeremy Cole (drums and various electronics), Lauren Gibson (lead vocals, guitar) and Cregg Gibson (guitar and vocals).

Life on the road, explains Silverman, isn’t always easy. “It’s hard living out of our van. Sometimes we don’t shower for five days. There’s a married couple in the band – Lauren and Cregg are married – so there’s that factor, too.

“We’re all around each other all the time, so there’s a little bickering. But for the most part, we’re all best friends and we get along great. I think we’ve adjusted really well.”

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Norfolk fans, no doubt, kicked in a good percentage of donations for TTM’s Kickstarter fund.

“The cool thing with Kickstarter is that it’s not just asking people for money, it’s not like a beggar thing – they’ll get their name in the credits, or they’ll get the actual album, they’ll get updates along the way.”

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The band was featured in a Performer magazine cover story in January; their two EPs were hailed in indie–rock circles from Oregon to Oslo.

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“It’s been a different life, but it’s been amazing getting to go to different cities, meet different people and get to play music every night. Just be a musician.”

Savannah, she adds, is always a high point for the busy band – “We’ve met some of the coolest people in Savannah, people who we keep in touch with” – but it’s Norfolk, Va. that has embraced them the most.

“They are awesome,” Silverman says.

“So many kids, and they really get into it, everybody dances, everybody makes an event of the night. It’s like a party every time we go there. I know I have to

and they can know that they’re part of making the record.”

Silverman admits that could get a little dicey, writing a song “about anything you want.” Extreme weirdos can come up with cash sometimes, you know.

“So far, we’ve only had one person at that pledge level,” she laughs, “and he says he knows exactly what he wants us to write the song about. But he hasn’t told us yet.

“It can be about anything, but we did put in a disclaimer that it can’t be about anything too out of hand or too crazy, no sexy, sexy songs or anything too gross or controversial.” CS Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun performs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the Wormhole Bar, 2307 W. Bull St. Admission is free.

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Coming out of hibernation early, there’s plenty of art to see this weekend

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

The dog days of summer might be slowly coming to an end for the local visual arts scene, which is showing the first signs of waking from its summer siesta. There’s no groggy eye–rubbing as we regain our bearings, and this week offers up a little something for everyone with three very diverse events that will carry you right through the weekend.

If you’ve been fiending for a fix of new local art; you want to learn about the intriguing lives of self–taught artists; or you’re hoping to score some free wine and cheese, here’s the rundown.

No ordinary folk Two weeks ago, the Jepson opened its “No Ordinary Folk” exhibit, featuring a collection of works by self–taught artists from around the Southeast.

Although the exhibit wasn’t announced with a modicum of the fanfare for their “Twilight Visions” collection, the new show is a great example of what the Jepson does to enrich Savannah’s cultural fabric.

The assembled works, about 90 percent of which are drawn from the Jepson’s permanent collection, couldn’t be more different, bound only by the common thread that their creators weren’t professionally trained artists.

Including works from artists living and dead, the show features sculptures, paintings, drawings, and a variety of hand-carved canes.

There is no shortage of eccentricity, but not all the artists were hermetic iconoclasts either.

Extra-ordinary: Works by Larry Connatser (above), Bessie Harvey (left), and Ulysses Davis (below) all appearing in “No Ordinary Folk” at the Jepson Center.

“Not all of these artists worked entirely out of the mainstream,” says Harry DeLorme, the Jepson’s Senior Curator of Education. “You have people who are isolated, and really don’t care if anybody else pays much mind to what they’re doing. But a lot of them are folks who are showing their work as well.”

One of the pieces, “The White Fence,” a highly political painting by William Ned Cartledge, originally made its debut at the Savannah Art Festival in the late 1960s.

While there are several artists with local ties, there are representatives from across the Southeast as well.

On Friday, take a long lunch and check out an afternoon talk from DeLorme, who will discuss the intriguing lives, work and circumstances of some of the notable artists whose work is included in the exhibit.

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Inter-Dimensional Artwork: Work from Amanda Hanlon (top left), Carroll Williams (top right), and Dicky Stone (bottom row), all of whom appear in the “2-D, 2 1/2-D, 3-D” show opening at the Kobo Gallery this week.

“No Ordinary Folk” Curator Lecture When: Friday, Aug. 20, 12:30 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York Cost: Museum admission, free for members Info: www.telfair.org

From another dimension The Kobo Gallery is launching a new series of group shows highlighting the range of talents residing within its Barnard Street location. The first show opens on Thursday, Aug. 19, with a multi–dimensional extravaganza featuring three of the co–op gallery’s members.

“2–D, 2 1/2–D, 3–D” features an eclectic, albeit complimentary, selec-

tion of work from Amanda Hanlon, Caroll Williams and Dicky Stone, each of whom has a unique form of local inspiration.

Hanlon, a painter and print maker, is fascinated by the ornate cast ironwork of Savannah, and since moving here has set out cataloging designs from around the Historic District that serve as her muse.

Representing the third dimension is wood worker Dicky Stone, who creates unique interpretations of local flora.

The results are gorgeous decorative works that pay homage to the simple beauty of marsh grasses.

“My work is somewhere in between,” says Caroll Williams, who is pioneering the second and a half dimension with her assemblages.

Williams transformed a background in graphic design and a penchant for collecting old boards that she finds washed up on the beach into pieces that hang on the wall, but have more depth than the average picture.

“2–D, 2 1/2 –D, 3–D” Opening Reception When: Thursday, Aug. 19, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Where: Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard St. Cost: Free Info: www.kobogallery.com

Safe and Sound A new exhibition space on West Victory, Studio 2Ten, makes its debut with an eclectic show featuring work from local artists and live music on Saturday night.

The event is being presented by

SCAD student Gus Muller, who has recently begun to dip his toe in the water of event production under the name Safe and Sound.

There are four featured artists who’ll be showing work, including fabrics artist and screen printer Perry Lewis, illustrator Cameron Loughrey, photographer Maggie Mandonile and painter Andy Kettler.

Lewis’ work features textured images that elicit intimacy and nostalgia without wandering into triviality.

Loughrey eschews digital techniques for a hand–drawn style reminiscent of a gentler, more contemplative George Plimpton.

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femininity, and a predilection for hair as a central subject.

Kettler’s bizarre, colorful paintings and Star Wars allusions will definitely resonate with fans of Adult Swim programming.

The musical component is art show appropriate too. The headliners are a young DC–based band called Hume, who blend elements of experimental electronic music with pop, punk and classical elements, with songs ranging from moody John Cage meets Animal Collective dirges to uptempo art–rock that manages to be challenging without sacrificing listener friendliness.

Hume will be preceded by The Shy Violet, another DC–based act, who are masters of lo–fi experimental surf music with a dose of the Velvet Underground dropped in for good measure.

This is another in the growing number of all ages shows that have been popping up around the fringes lately, filling a glaring gap in Savannah’s cultural offerings. CS Safe and Sound presents art and music When: Saturday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Where: Studio 2Ten, 210 W. Victory Dr. Cost: $5 Info: SafeAndSoundSAV.blogspot.com

Safe and sound: (left) “Liar, Liar” an illustration from Cameron Loughrey; (right) “Untitled” by Perry Lewis

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Feathers will fly this weekend, as the Collective Face brings Elizabeth Egloff ’s tensile drama The Swan to town. It’s the group’s second staged reading – not a full production, with props, costumes and all that pesky stuff – and it’s taking place on the Savannah Children’s Theatre stage.

Ah, but The Swan is anything but a children’s play. A thread of sexual tension runs through this story of Dora Hand, a lonely, divorced hospital nurse who lives alone at the edge of a Nebraska prairie. She’s having a dead–end affair with Kevin, her (married) milkman.

Late one night, as she’s asleep in her living room chair, an enormous trumpeter swan crashes into Dora’s picture window, disoriented along its annual migration route. Frightened at first, she eventually helps the injured bird – who has appeared in the form of a naked, feathered man – and begins to feed it.

And teach it. And love it.

The Swan debuted at New York’s Public Theater in 1993 and won the Kesselring Prize for Best New Play. The New York Times called it “An absorbing 100–minute riff,” while Newsday said it was “A bewitching bedtime story for grown–ups,” presenting Egloff its Oppenheimer Award for Best New York City Debut By An American Playwright.

For the Collective Face production, Stephanie Candelaria, a SCAD senior studying digital media and performing arts, plays Dora.

The psychological undercurrents of The Swan have got her thinking. What does it all mean?

“Dora’s lost in this relationship that she’s got going on,” Candelaria explains.

“She’s the other woman – she’s not legally bound to this man that she’s in love with. She’s tossed back and forth.

He leaves to go to his house. She’s kind of in limbo, I feel.

“And this whole relationship with the swan, I feel, is her filling that void, creating the stability in a relationship that she wishes she had.”

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lish, Bill – a sort of charmingly naive child–man – engages his lonely savior in decidedly manly terms.

Dora, offers Candelaria, “is definitely a little off her rocker. Maybe she’s been alone in her house a little too long, and dealing at work with a few crazy patients. I feel like this is also her escape.

“There’s a scene where she dresses him in nice attire and even says ‘It would be nice if we could go out to dinner.’ Just creating this whole perfect, nice relationship.”

None of this sits well with Kevin, who thinks “the bird” (he refuses to use even its proper scientific name) is horning in on his perfect little world with Dora.

“After seeing how much Dora cares for the swan,” says Candelaria, “and how she is so willing to heal him and let him grow, and create this nest in their house, Kevin resents her for it.

“He even calls her out and says ‘You don’t love me.’ He says that a lot during the play: ‘If you cared about me, you wouldn’t do this.’

“So at the very end, when it’s shotguns, and time to fight the fight, it’s intense. Because Kevin does feel threatened. The swan is offering her the

friendship that he wishes he could.”

As The Swan unfolds, these three characters dodge and parry, each reacting to one another in oddly different ways.

There are so many interpretations of the plot: It might be about insanity, or the politics of jealousy, or about nature vs. nurture.

Then again, it might just be a story about a bird.

“Is this bird stranded? Is it lost?“ asks Candelaria. ”It’s trying to get back to its family. It’s trying to finish its route.

“The bird just crashed in; it’s sick, it needs help, but Dora just wants the bird to stay and be in a relationship that she wishes she had.” CS The Swan (staged reading) Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive When: At 8 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 Admission: $8 Online: thecollectiveface.org

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A pair of critter whiskeys Bow hunters may be practicing for the upcoming deer hunting season, but those of who score our bag limit at the package store may want to keep lookout for a whitetail of a different sort.

Whitetail Whiskey recently hit shelves and is proving there continues to be a market for classic liquors flavored to soothe the youth market.

Whitetail is caramel flavored — an abomination to whiskey purists on either side of the pond. Frankly, I like to think of it as a gateway whiskey that I can use to bring newcomers to the bar — and then introduce to truly fine whiskey.

My insiders in Kentucky tell me the base for Whitetail is Heaven Hill juice with added caramel flavoring.

At 80 proof, its a lightweight for sure, and a perfect foil for creative mixologists and chefs who want more caramel from whiskey flavor.

And that’s what I experienced.

Whiskey by nature has lots of caramel backbone, and Whitetail kicks that characteristic into overdrive.

This brand and the next whiskey each earned gold medals in the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Each is so new that product websites are incomplete — and industry tasting notes are a mixed bag.

Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey is latest entry in the fruit–flavored whiskey category, spurred by the popularity of Jim Beam’s Red Stag, a cherry–flavored whiskey.

Bird Dog hunts well on cracked ice, but I suspect talented bartenders will find ways to may it howl.

It’s another 80–proof whiskey, which make it conducive to mixing with

other spirits. I found the blackberry flavor pronounced but not so overwhelming as to cloud the underlying whiskey.

Old School Sazerac The quintessential New Orleans cocktail was named by John Schiller in 1859 upon the opening of his Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans. Both most likely derive their name from a popular brand of Cognac, Sazerac–de–Forge et Fils.

To make a traditional Sazerac, an old fashioned glass was prepared with a swirl of absinthe, the legendary Green Fairy concocted of wormwood. When absinthe was banned in the US, it was replaced by pastis or Herbisant.

In 2007, absinthe was again allowed on U.S. soil and American producers began crafting the legendary spirit. I sampled one of them, St. George Spirits Absinthe Verte, and was blown away by its powerful nose, 120–proof wallop and tantalizing flavor.

It’s no wonder the spirit was portrayed as an addictive and psychoactive drug Distiller Lance Winters has been fine–tuning his absinthe recipe for more than 11 years.

His version is beautifully made, layered, complex and delicious.

The hand–crafted spirit comes from the small St. George pot still and is basically a lovely grape brandy infused with wormwood, anise, fennel, hyssop, basil, tarragon, lemon balm, meadowsweet, mint and stinging nettles. cs

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Tim’s restaurant hopping turns up intriguing and satisfying meals. He picks some experiences every week to share:

The Red Chimney

The open air front porch of this Garden City barbecue joint really wasn’t that uncomfortable in the midday heat. A nice breeze was blowing and the only distraction was the steady drone of tractor–trailers gearing up and down the busy highway.

I was going somewhere else, but spied the sign, a puff of smoke from the pit and I was hooked — and pleasantly surprised.

First, Garden City cops were eating there. Police and firefighters are folks I respect for their penchant to find a hearty meal and a clean kitchen. I considered myself in good company.

I chose the chopped pork plate with a pair of sides: Brunswick stew and baked beans. A single roll perched atop the whole plate. The pork was nicely smoked and equally well chopped and picked of excess fat and gristle — I didn’t find either in my large portion. The Brunswick stew was good consistency with lots of tasty little bits.

The baked beans reminded me of my mom’s, but with beef kielbasa slices instead of the hot dogs she sliced into hers. Green bell peppers added a distinctive layer of flavor – although I think the brown sugar could be cut back. These are dessert beans!

And yeah, you know I prefer sauce on the side — The Red Chimney puts theirs on the meat. Too bad, good pit skills don’t need to be covered — the diner should choose his sauce.

I’ll be back to try the ribs and chicken and barbecued beef. A bottomless sweet tea is the ultimate hospitality calling card.

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Geneva Geneva’s Home Plate

Honestly I hadn’t eaten at this Midtown meat-and-three for several months, but had my curiosity piqued by a Facebook friends special: Fried chicken, two sides and cornbread, $6. Oh yeah, just try to stop me.

My wife and I scooted over as the sun went down and found a happy bunch of Facebookers already dining. We wasted no time ordering. The special is what Geneva calls the “Baby Fry,” two pieces and two sides. I chose white meat, TJ chose dark meat.

Geneva fries chicken by order, so expect a wait, but also anticipate piping hot (ouch!), tender and juicy chicken with a crisp and not overly breaded skin. Sorry grandmas every where — Geneva’s got your secret.

My sides of mixed green and black–eyed peas were nicely seasoned and wonderfully comforting. TJ ladled thick brown gravy on her mashed potatoes and loved the flavor and tenderness of her green beans.

The cornbread is a mini-loaf that, in retrospect, TJ powered through like it was coated in chocolate.

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More than 120 different craft brews will be yours for the sampling (age 21 and over only, of course) with food pairing meals, seminars, tastings and more.

It’s one of the city’s best–attended annual events. And it all ends – natch – with a fireworks show.

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A poster contest As you’re well aware by now, Bay Street Theatre is bringing back the decadent (and wholly enjoyable) rock ‘n’ roll musical comedy Hedwig and the Angry Inch.The performance dates (on Club One’s cabaret stage) are Sept. 17–19 and 24–26.

To add a bit more community involvement to the project, Bay Street has announced a Hedwig poster contest – if you design a poster that the producers like enough to use in their promotion of the show, you’ll receive a pair of free tickets.

Here’s the deal: First, if you’re not familiar with James Cameron Mitchell’s show, look it up, read about it, watch the odd YouTube clip, listen to the soundtrack CD. Hedwig and the Angry Inch has a very, very distinct personality all its own.

The design, which must fit into the 11x17 space of a poster, should use ‘70s and ‘80s punk as its starting point, with the words “Bay Street Theatre presents” over the show title.

There’s a Facebook page with all the details – check it out. All entries must be submitted to hedwiginsavannah@ gmail.com by Aug. 28.

Odds and sods • Guitarist Walter Parks, who’s been playing guitar alongside folk legend Richie Havens for nine years, recently became a Savannah resident. The Jacksonville, Fla. native is doing his first solo show here – focusing on jazz and classical music – Aug. 27 at the Sentient Bean. He plays a vintage hollow–body electric guitar through a real tube amplifier.

• Drummer Jason Marsalis, part of New Orleans’ extended musical Marsalis family, brings his Vibes Quartet to the Mansion at Forsyth Park Sept.

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• From the Savannah Folk Music Society: This year’s Noteworthy Art exhibit will be at the new Visitors’ Center in Ellis Square from Labor Day through the end of the 2010 Savannah Folk Festival (Oct. 8–10). It’s an exhibit of real Gretsch guitars that have been transformed by local artists into art objects. CS

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SCAD Museum, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd, http://www.scad. edu/scadmuseum Group Show — A mixed media exhibit featuring Elise M. Wille, Chelsea Nicolas, Lucas Rager, Jolie Bair, Juliana Peloso, Christopher Berinato, Lindsay Schmitt, Trevor Williams, and Gabrielle Hague. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. http://www.galleryespresso. com/ No Ordinary Folk — An exhibition of sculpture, drawings and paintings from self-taught folk artists from around the Southeast, including Ulysses Davis, William Golding, Bessie Harvey and more. Runs through January 3, 2011. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. http://www.telfair.org/

No Ordinary Folk” Curator Lecture — Harry DeLorme talks about folk artists and their work Friday, Aug. 20, 12:30 p.m. at Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Museum admission, free for members. www.telfair.org

Safe and Sound Presents Art and Music — Four featured artists show work.

Hume and The Shy Violet also perform. Saturday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. at Studio 2Ten, 210 W. Victory Dr. $5. SafeAndSoundSAV.blogspot.com

Paintings by Dennis Roth — A collection of recent work from Roth who specializes in watercolor landscapes. Runs through Aug. 31. JEA Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St. ,

Stracts — A collection of mixed media portraits by local artist Rachel Raab. Seed Eco Lounge, 39 Montgomery St. , http://www.raabstract. com/

Patricia Walker and Haywood Nichols — A shared show featuring photos, paintings and drawings of the barrier islands by Walker alongside a series of cat sculptures in bronze, ceramic, wood and stone by Nichols. Hospice Savannah Gallery , 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

The Portraits of Arthur Milton — A Savannah native, Milton’s solo exhibition includes large scale portraits of people including Lou Rawls, Dolly Parton, his family members and more.

Runs through Sept. 3.

Philip Perkis: 50 Years of Photographs — A retrospective of work from the NY-based photographer’s illustrious career capturing intimate moments and pastoral scenes. Runs through 9/19. Telfair Museum of Art, http://www.telfair.org/ Response to Nature — Renowned watercolorist P.A. Kessler will showcase her work, which pays homage to a long tradition of botanical painting that dates back to the 16th century. Greer Gallery - Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, http://www. artshhi.com/

Twilight Visions: Surrealism, Photography and Paris — Through vintage photographs, films, books, and period ephemera, Twilight Visions explores the city of Paris as the literal and metaphoric base of Surrealism during the 1920s and 30s. Runs through Oct. 10. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. , http://www.telfair. org/ cs

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Babette’s Feast, Julie & Julia). Then there’s the “travel porn” branch, efforts that offer postcard perfection and entice moviegoers to blow their savings on airfare and overseas accommodations (Out of Africa, Under the Tuscan Sun).

With trips to Italy, India and Bali, Eat Pray Love easily qualifies as travel porn, and the first third of its title promises a fair amount of food porn as well. But whereas these labels often prove to be a superficial picture’s whole reason for being, more complex movies use them as mere window dressing on a story that’s already involving down to its core. Eat Pray Love, an adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir of the same name, joins the aforementioned pictures in this distinguished class.

I haven’t read Gilbert’s book, and it’s entirely possible that, in comparison, the film version seems about as complicated as an episode of Dora the Explorer. But on its own, this is a richly rewarding experience, following one woman’s journey both across the globe and within herself. Julia Roberts delivers her strongest performance since Erin Brockovich a full decade ago – as Liz Gilbert, she brings to the forefront the doubts, frustrations and longings inherent in a woman who soon realizes that she’s not content with her marriage or with her surroundings and elects to set out on new adventures.

Liz finds both spiritual and physical nourishment during her travels, but her lessons aren’t conveyed to us in the usual cookie–cutter platitudes; instead, the dialogue is frequently lyrical and lovely, never cheapening the thoughts or feelings being revealed.

In a summer dominated (as always) by male–skewering titles (everything from Sandler to Stallone), Eat Pray Love is certain to get dismissed in some quarters as Sex and the City 2’s sister in failed counter programming. But with its themes of self–discovery and its impressive roster of award–caliber actors (Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis), it’s actually an intelligent movie for discernible grownups who wouldn’t be caught dead seeing Grown Ups.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is the movie Kick–Ass wishes it could be when it grows up. Thematically savvy, cinematically eye–popping, and infused with a here–and–now pop–culture specificity that’s part of the organic whole rather than just a cynical or faddish way to tackle the material, this adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels isn’t just for the youthful gamers and gawkers – far from it.

Writer–director Edgar Wright, the British chap beloved by American filmgoers for Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, heads for North America (Toronto, to be exact) for this disarming yarn about an insecure 20–something (Michael Cera) who jams with a band when he’s not busy being chastised by friends and family for dating a high school student. Scott does enjoy the time spent with young Knives Chau (Ellen Wong), but his romantic focus shifts once he lays eyes on standoffish punker Ramona Flowers (Rocky Mount, N.C., native Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Unceremoniously dumping Knives, he then pursues Ramona, who’s game but reluctantly informs him that in order to date her, Scott

must first defeat all seven of her exes.

With the exception of run–ins with a swaggering movie star (Chris Evans) and a pompous vegan (Brandon Routh), Scott’s video game–inspired battles with Ramona’s former lovers turn out, on balance, to be the least interesting parts of the movie – no surprise, given the unrelenting amount of bombastic CGI required to pull these sequences off.

Where the film works best is in its attention to matters of the heart, whether it’s the love triangle between Scott, Ramona and Knives (Wong easily steals her ample scenes) or the universal message that every relationship comes with baggage that must be opened and sorted out before things can proceed smoothly.

Combining a giddy, sometimes campy approach to action (complete with Wham! and Pow!–style balloons) with an earnest look at messy modern relationships, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World often feels like the unholy love child of TV’s 60s–era Batman and Chasing Amy – a melding I never thought I would see on this world or any other.

The Other Guys It makes perfect sense for a film like, say, An Inconvenient Truth or Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room to end with some sort of plea to our sense of activism or with a mountain of hard data about the evils of unchecked capitalism. But what to make of The Other Guys, featuring closing credits that are packed with statistics concerning government bailouts and the glaring discrepancontinues on p. 27

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Granted, Chewbacca is a memorable movie character, but would Star Wars have become such a huge smash had the bellowing Wookiee been the protagonist rather than Luke Skywalker? And who doesn’t love the character of Peter Clemenza in The Godfather (“Leave the gun; take the cannoli”), but would we have rather spent the majority of the picture’s running time following him instead of the Corleones?

These are extreme examples, to be sure, but they nevertheless followed the train of thought that stuck with me throughout The Runaways, a look at the formation of the influential all–girl rock band from the latter half of the 1970s.

Always entertaining, The Runaways tinkers with historical accuracy (but not to a distracting degree) to show how five teenage girls, including Joan Jett (played by Twilight’s Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (former screen moppet Dakota Fanning, suddenly 16), came together in the sun–soaked California of 1975 to create a band that would remain together for only a few years, yet forge a path that would lead the way for other female musicians over the ensuing decades.

The material available for a radical screen biopic is eye–popping – here’s a band that rubbed shoulders with the likes of The Ramones and The Sex Pistols, for God’s sake – yet writer–director Floria Sigismondi, best known for helming scores of music videos (David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, Sheryl Crow, etc.), keeps her focus small, preferring to present the story as a commonplace rise–and–fall odyssey.

Even this approach would have worked had the spotlight been squarely on Jett, but instead it’s Currie who receives the closest thing to a career trajectory. This makes sense considering that Sigismondi based her script on a book written by Currie (Neon Angel). It’s somewhat unfortunate (and probably a tad insulting) that instead of centering on the brainy woman who went on to become a trailblazer and rock icon in her own right, the picture chooses instead to follow the sexpot who fails rather than succeeds, predictably undone by the usual combo of

drugs, exhaustion and incompatibility.

Stewart and Fanning are both fine in their respective roles, although it’s with no small measure of irony that the film’s best acting comes from the only male among the principal cast. As Kim Fowley, the oddball music maven who brings the band together, Revolutionary Road’s Michael Shannon delivers a suitably prickly performance that taps into the character’s eccentric side while also showcasing his business acumen.

A fascinating figure in real life, he’s seen here as the sort of man who could sell a T–bone steak to a vegan, and he drives the point home to the girls that the band “isn’t about women’s lib; it’s about women’s libido!”

But Fowley quickly turns into a reptilian micromanager, and Shannon doesn’t shy away from exposing his sordidness or infuriating unpredictability.

It’s a captivating turn. cs The Runaways screens Sunday, Aug. 22 at 5:30 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. at Muse Arts Warehouse, Louisville Road. Tickets are $7 for Mature Audiences and are available in advance and at the door.

Dinner For Schmucks Whereas American filmmakers often prefer to produce comedies like Killers, French filmmakers frequently choose to produce killer comedies like The Dinner Game.

An award–winning money machine that premiered in its homeland back in 1998 (it reached our shores the following summer), this adaptation of a popular stage play was a subversively funny picture about a smug book publisher named Pierre who takes part in a game in which he and his buddies all invite the most boring or idiotic people they can find to a dinner simply to make fun of them.

Sentimentality and sympathy had no place in this ruthless comedy, as Pierre was a venal character through and

through: Whether he was juggling his wife and mistress or mocking those less fortunate than him, we knew it was only a matter of time before his designated “idiot” would inadvertently demolish his life –– and we would cheer the destruction.

But, to paraphrase Homey the Clown, Hollywood don’t play that. In the remake Dinner for Schmucks, the detestable Pierre has been transformed into the likable Tim (reliable Paul Rudd), who only accepts the dinner– game challenge because his reptilian boss (Bruce Greenwood) makes it clear that it will help advance his career, and Tim erroneously believes that his girlfriend (bright Stephanie Szostak) will only stay with him if he makes more money. So deep down, Tim feels awful about what he’s doing, but he’s forced to take part for the sake of ... love.

Oh, please. By hedging its bets so early, it’s guaranteed that this can only end in cathartic tears and group hugs, exactly the sort of hypocritical stance that mars many a homegrown comedy.

But here’s the surprising thing about Dinner for Schmucks: Despite its squishy center, it still manages to sport a prickly exterior that leads to countless scenes of squirm–inducing hilarity, the sort of curdled comedy more often found in an indie effort than a mainstream studio offering.

For that, primarily thank Steve Carell, whose performance as Barry, Tim’s chosen one, nails the character’s social ineptitude and physical retardation to an almost painful degree. As an IRS flunky whose hobby involves dressing up dead mice and displaying them in dioramas (subjects include the Last Supper and Evel Knievel’s motorcycle jumps), Carell creates an endearing and infuriating individual, the sort of character dichotomy that can push screen comedy to darker places (see also Cyrus).

Unfortunately, Dinner for Schmucks peters out once it reaches the actual dinner party. The clever coda notwithstanding, the ending mainly offers a mild case of indigestion.

Salt

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cy between the average salaries of CEOs and the rest of us poor schmucks? No matter: The film’s ample laughs had already dried up long before this ode to Michael Moore muckraking.

That’s a shame, because for its first hour, The Other Guys is a very funny movie, as two desk cops, Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg), are provided a chance to step up once New York’s finest, the dynamic duo of Highsmith (Samuel L. Jackson) and Danson (Dwayne Johnson), are put out of commission.

Terry’s a hotheaded lawman who’s been itching to get back out on the streets, while Allen is a nerd who’s content sitting at his desk and doing other officers’ paperwork. But a rather commonplace charge against a Wall Street financier (Steve Coogan) inadvertently gets the pair involved in a high–stakes swindle that leaves them frequently being chewed out by their superior (Michael Keaton) or fired upon by assorted thugs.

Ferrell holds his excesses in check more than usual (though still not enough to my liking), and he and Wahlberg prove to be an amusing team – whether scripted or improvised, their banter is often top–grade. But humor largely vacates the building during the second half, as the emphasis is placed more on autopilot action sequences and, worse, a topical, torn–from–the– headlines scam that’s an ill – and dull – fit for this sort of raucous outing.

But if an odd–couple comedy is unequivocally what you seek, I’d recommend – by a hair – going to check out the other guys: Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in Dinner for Schmucks.

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There’s a very real sense of satisfaction in the documentary Winnebago Man, when filmmaker Ben Steinbauer finally tracks down his quarry: A man named Jack Rebney, whose profane rants and temper tantrums between takes on a 1988 industrial video shoot had become the stuff of Internet legend.

Until Steinbauer – a University of Texas film professor who also narrates and co–stars in Winnebago Man – found the unwitting viral phenom, he’d only been known as “The Angriest Man on Earth.”

The mysterious Rebney had made the video for Winnebago Industries, and before the outtakes reel had surfaced, he’d disappeared.

Winnebago Man – up to this point – is both funny and fascinating, and when Rebney surfaces, his curiosity piqued

by Steinbauer’s relentless pursuit, he turns out to be the caretaker of a lonely California mountain resort. He lives alone with his dog, Buddha, walks in the woods, thinks deep thoughts and composes lengthy diatribes against the sorry state of American society. He believes Dick Cheney is the root of all evil.

That’s where Winnebago Man gets docked a couple of points. For while the oratorical Rebney is without question a smart and interesting man, he’s also an irascible old coot. By the end of the

film, when Steinbauer convinces him to “guest star” at San Francisco’s Found Film Festival, he doesn’t seem all that special, just another cranky geezer with a rant, and a rave, happy that he’s found an audience to pay witness to his bully–pulpit ax–grinding.

The Winnebago outtakes had been circulated by the film crew, most of whom are interviewed. Turns out that none of them liked Rebney – in fact, they were a little afraid of him – and they compiled the reel to “get back” at him. They all remember the hot August day, shooting in 100–degree Iowa. And they all confess to wondering over the years what had become of the arrogant, imposing man they’d worked with.

In John Ford’s The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, when a newspaper man finally learns the true story behind one of his favorite Western myths, he rejects it and says “When the legend becomes fact – print the legend.”

Although Winnebago Man is certainly enjoyable, its last half–hour suggests that Steinbauer might have been better off just printing the legend. cs Winnebago Man screens at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Jepson Center for the Arts Auditorium. Admission is $6; box office opens at 6 p.m.

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of 20th century history involving U.S.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;U.S.S.R. tensions: After all, SALT (Strategic Arms Limitations Talks) was the name given to the discussions centering on reducing both nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arsenals of nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, the majority of this frequently daft picture fails to pay honor either to its cinematic predecessors or to its realâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;life milieu: Extracting the occasional misplaced titter from disbelieving viewers, it stirs memories less of John le Carre and more of Yakov Smirnoff.

Angelina Jolie headlines as Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent accused of being a Russian spy. Her boss (Liev Schreiber) believes her to be innocent, while another agency suit (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is convinced of her guilt. Salt is forced to escape from her CIA stronghold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she can only clear her name and protect her unsuspecting husband (August Diehl) if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but as she follows a trail of clues, it begins to appear as if maybe even sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not completely certain about her own identity.

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Yet one more movie exploring family dysfunction might sound like a slog through well-trodden indie film terrain, yet writer-director Lisa Cholodenkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Kids Are All Right is written with such perception, directed with such sensitivity and acted with such brio that the result is not only a path paved with good intentions but also one lined with loving detail.

Besides, while many films of this ilk focus more on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dysfunctionâ&#x20AC;? - often with a trace of bemusement if not outright condescension - this one centers more on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;family,â&#x20AC;? specifically, how a true family is determined not by society-approved labels but by the hard work that molds all those involved, and how simply wanting to belong to a family doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that carte blanche will (or should) automatically be given.

Annette Bening and Julianne Moore star as the anal-retentive Nic and the openhearted Jules, a married lesbian couple with two upstanding children, 18-year-old Joni (Alice in Wonderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mia Wasikowska) and 15-year-old Laser (Josh Hutcherson). The kids decide that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to meet their biological father, the man who donated the sperm that led to both their conceptions. He turns out to be the laid-back Paul (Mark

Ruffalo), whose scruffy demeanor and easygoing attitude eventually earn the affection of the kids and Jules but sets Nic on edge. Unsure of how to allow this man into their collective lives, the adults try to determine whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for all involved, not once imagining the unexpected consequences that loom on the horizon.

Even more than in her previous efforts High Art and Laurel Canyon, Cholodenko demonstrates a real grasp on the manner in which people express themselves through both words and actions.

Inception

Christopher Nolanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inception is a moviegoing marvel with the ability to get cineastes intoxicated on the pure pleasure and the pure possibility of the medium of film.

Nolan, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been engaging audience intellect since the days of Following and Memento, has come up with another headâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;scratching oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;kind, a movie that takes place on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and consequently works on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; numerous levels.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so densely plotted that it occasionally loses the viewer, yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so vastly entertaining that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hardly be a chore catching it a second time to fill in some pieces. Yet I suspect repeat viewings wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be enough to nail this one down: Like 2001: A Space Odyssey, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s both knotty enough and ambiguous enough to lead to conflicting opinions down the years. Besides, our dreams are open to different interpretations, so why not some of our movies as well?

In what appears to be the near future, it will be possible to enter other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is the best in the business of creeping into targetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; minds and extracting valuable secrets for which others will pay a hefty price. His latest customer, a businessman named Saito (Ken Watanabe), wants him to infiltrate the mind of a rival, Robert Fischer Jr. (Cillian Murphy), but rather than extract info, he wants Cobb to try the nearâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;impossible art of inception, i.e. planting an idea.

For this assignment, Cobb cobbles together a crack team, including his dependable sidekick Arthur (Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gordon Levitt) and newcomer Ariadne (Ellen Page), whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tasked with designing the various levels of the dream world theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be inhabiting.

It all adds up to a superb motion picture, one with the ability to infiltrate both our dream state and our waking life. CS

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Cocktails for a Cause at Driftaway Cafe on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:00 pm. Networking, raffles, fun and a fundraiser for Alzheimer’s. More info: 912-920-2231. 7400 Skidaway Rd. www. driftawaycafe.com

Curing Spinal Cord Injuries

A $1 donation to assist with research into clinical trials for a new treatment for spinal cord injuries enters you for a chance to win a free trip to Hollywood to spend time on the set of NBC’s The Office. For more info, visit www.SCIcure.org.

Donate cocktail dresses for a good cause

Operation Cocktail Dress is attempting to collect dresses for military wives to wear during the welcome home ball. All styles and sizes are welcome. Trying to collect 100 dresses by Sept.

10. Drop dresses off at Celia Dunn Realty, 17 W. Charlton Street. For more info, call Gay Stevens, the organizer 912-233-4651.

Hope House of Savannah

A nonprofit housing program for homeless women and their children. Hope House is requesting donation of new or gently used furniture for its transitional housing program, Peeler House. Pick-up can be arranged and a tax deductible letter will be provided. Call 236-5310.

NFBPA Scholarship Banquet

The Savannah Metropolitan Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators will hold its 3rd Annual Scholarship Banquet on Thurs, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. State Rep. Al Williams of House District 165 will be the keynote speaker. Five $1000 scholarships will be given. For tickets, call 651-3653.

Pirates on the run

A run/walk fundraiser to support the scholarship program at AASU. Sept. 25, 8am at the North end of Forsyth Park. $20/person if registered by Spet. 20. $22/after. More info at Fleet Feet Sports 3450 Waters Avenue Savannah, GA 31405 or www.active.com

Sunday Social benefitting Women Build

Interns wanted

Sol Restaurant (1611 Habersham St.) hosts a benefit for Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build on Aug. 22, 5-10pm. Sol will donate a percentage of sales to Women Build. Anyone who makes a donation of $20 or more will receive a $10 gift certificate to Sol. For info, contact Amanda Montford at 912-927-4495.

The Co-Lab Studio and Gallery, LLC is accepting applications for interns. Background in graphic design, film, fashion or music is helpful. This is an unpaid position with many artistic opportunities and benefits. Contact thecolaboratory@ gmail.com or visit the blog: zecolab.tumblr.com

Call for Entries

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinder-block wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique. In order to continue, donations of china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

Artists: Cold Sweat

A call for submissions for an upcoming group show at the 210 Gallery and exhibit space. To enter the show, titled “Cold Sweat,” contact: thebrainchild@mac.com. Deadline for applications on anything that is hot or cold is: Aug. 20th

Call for Artists

The Dept of Cultural Affairs is seeking artists to exhibit at the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in 2011. All media will be considered for solo or group exhibitions. Proposals should include a cover letter, resume, artist statement, 10-12 digital images of work to be considered; and SASE if the proposal needs to be returned. Deadline: Sept 24, 2010.

For more info: www.savannahga.gov/arts or 912-651-6783.

Call For Artists - “Spill”

Indigo Sky Community Gallery is calling artists interested in participating in “Spill” a multi-medium exhibit addressing the BP oil spill and environmental calamities. Exhibit is 10/20. Deadline for submissions: Sept. 17. Call 912-233-7659 or email galleryindigosky@aol.com for more info.

Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. ,

Call for Artists - Studio space available

Studio 2-TEN is now open, featuring over 3,000 square feet of gallery space and artist studios.

Space is available for short and long-term.

Located near Starland District. For more info, email thebrainchild@mac.com or call 912-2331095.

Call for Artists: “Locals Only”

Desotorow Gallery (2427 DeSoto Ave.) is now accepting submissions for “Locals Only”, a juried exhibition that celebrates the work of Savannah’s artists. Artists may submit up to three pieces for a non-refundable entry fee of $20. Submissions are due by Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. For info, email: info@desotorow.org

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

Short films wanted

The first annual Savannah Beach Film Festival will take place Oct. 2, 2010. The call for short films (under 20 min.) is open until Sept. 1. $20/entry fee per film. Application forms, and more info, available at Huc-A-Poos on Tybee.

912-786-5900.

Short films wanted

The first annual Savannah Beach Film Festival will take place Oct. 2, 2010. The call for short films (under 20 min.) is open until Sept. 1. $20/entry fee per film. Application forms, and more info, available at Huc-A-Poos on Tybee.

912-786-5900.

Vendors for Craft Sale

Part of their annual Fall Festival, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church will host a craft sale Sept. 25, 11am-5pm. Space and table rental is $30, a limited number of covered booths are available for $45. Call Deb, 912-925-0967 to reserve a spot. 11500 Middleground Rd.

Want to screen your movie?

The Co-Lab Studio and Gallery is starting a movie night and is looking for local filmmakers interested in screening their work. For more info, contact: thecolaboratory@gmail.com or visit The Co-Lab blog: zecolab.tumblr.com

Classes, Camps & Workshops Abstinence Education

Hope House and Savannah State University are providing an after-school program for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29. Program activities

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“Greater-Than Sudoku” For this “Greater-Than Sudoku,” I’m not givin’ you ANY numbers to start off with! Adjoining squares in the grid’s 3x3 boxes have a greater-than sign (>) telling you which of the two numbers in those squares is larger. Fill in every square with a number from 1–9 using the greater-than signs as a guide. When you’re done, as in a normal Sudoku, every row, column, and 3x3 box will contain the numbers 1–9 exactly one time. (Solving hint: try to look for the 1’s and 9’s in each box first, then move on to the 2’s and 8’s, and so on). psychosudoku@hotmail.com

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Advance Directives Planning Workshop 4th Tues. of every month. Starting the conversation with loved ones to plan care in case of illness or sudden medical event. Planning booklets will be available and social workers will explain the forms and walk you through the process. Hosted by Hospice Savannah.

Hospice Savannah Community Education Room, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. ,

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Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory. Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659.

Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah http://www. beaddreamer.com/

Boater Safety Course

The Metro Police Department is offering boater safety courses on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion and may qualify for insurance discounts. Minimum age is 12 years old. For more info, call 912-921-5450.

Conversational Spanish

toothpaste for dinner

Do you want to practice your Spanish? Come to the mesa de espanol the second Thursday and last Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

For information, e-mail cafecontigo@gmail. com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. , Savannah

Conversational Spanish Group

Want to improve your Spanish skills? Meet at the Sentient Bean every Monday, 5:00pm.

Group focuses on increasing vocabulary, grammar, and conversational confidence!

Free and open to all levels of experience. Call Ronnie at 912-257-0333, or email dvorakquartet12@yahoo.com for more info.

Cooking Swiss Meals

Cooking and eating good Swiss food is so much fun. We will be a small group in a relaxed atmosphere. We meet on Saturday at 11:30am. Cook together and eat around 12:30pm. Cost is $90 for 6 meetings.

Call: 912-604-3281

Dating With Success

Discuss strategies to feel great dating and enjoy dating. Improve your dating skills. This is for people of all cultures, colors races and ages. For more info, call: 912-604 3281

Discover the Wellness Home of the Future

Saturday, Aug. 21, 10am-12pm. Explore solutions for environmental stress using alternative methods. Free and open to the public.

Hampton Inn, 591 Al Henderson Blvd.

Dolphin program and training workshop

The Dolphin Project is hosting a dolphin program and training workshop AASU-Solms Hall (11935 Abercorn St.) They need of Skippers with boats, Photographers with 300mm lenses, Team Leaders and Assistants to record the data. TDP is an all-volunteer, nonprofit research and education org. Sept. 11, 10am. www.thedolphinproject.org

DUI Prevention Group

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Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license for the first time or teenage drivers who already received a license. The group meets once a month and the cost is $30.00. For more info: 912-4430410.

English as a Second Language

We are tiny groups, 2-4 students. Learn English in a fun, relaxed way. We meet when you have time in a coffee shop downtown Savannah. Single meetings are available too. There is a small fee per class. call: 912-604-3281

Family Care Mediation

Mediation is a new way to find the best possible answers to families’ important quality-of-life and care questions. A safe place for respectful, civilized conversation resulting in an agreement that fits the family. The Mediation Center. 5105 Paulsen St. 912-354-6686 or mediationsavannah.com

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register.

Savannah

Forensic Nursing

Candler Hospital will host Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training classes for interested nurses. This will be the only time this year the program is offered. Sept. 27-Oct. 1. Call the Rape Crisis Center for more info: 233-3000.

German Language Classes

Have fun learning German with small groups of 3-6 students. Classes meet Monday & Thursday evening at the Sentient Bean. The choices are Beginners I or II, or advanced Conversational class. There is a small fee per class. I am a native professor from Switzerland. For more info: (912) 604 3281 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave ,

Guitar, mandolin and bass lessons

Jazz, classical and rock with emphasis on reading and improvisation skills. Ardsley Park.

912-232-5987

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

International Tourism Biz Workshop

Savannah Technical College’s Marketing and Hospitality programs are hosting a free seminar on How to Work in the International Market, Aug. 24, 10am-noon. Eckburg Auditorium, Savannah Campus, 5717 White Bluff Road.

Free and open to the public. Rsvp to Carey Ferrara, cferrara@georgia.org, by Aug. 20.

Knitting Class

Knit your own scarf, hand-warmer or blanket.

You choose your colors and what you like to knit. I teach you how to do it. We meet in small groups downtown Savannah. Meeting in a coffee shop.

There is a small fee per class. Please call my cell: 912-604-3281

Mindfulness Mediation Class

Instruction in mindfulness stress reduction meditation. Group practice with time for questions and comments. Wednesdays, 7:158:15pm. Yoga Co-op Savannah. 2424 Drayton St. $13/class (less with membership). www. yogacoopsavannah.com or 912-429-7264.

Model Airplane Building Class

The Mighty Eight Air Force Museum hosts a model airplane building class for kids. Free with purchase of model airplane ($12). Aug. 28, 10am, 1pm, 3pm. Contact Heather at 912–748–8888 or at education@mightyeighth. org for more info.

Music Lessons

Certified teacher who holds BA in Music Education is offering private music lessons.

All ages and stages welcome. Piano, brass, woodwinds, music discovery, and beginner

Raku Workshop

A variety of handbuilding, surface decoration and raku glaze techniques. All skill levels welcome. Sept. 13-19 at Wildacres Retreat Center.

Cost: $315 for the workshop, firing & clay + $255 for room & board.

For more info contact Judy Mooney: 443 9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

Offering a variety of business classes. Call 6523582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street , Savannah

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

Be bilingual. Call 272-4579 or 308-3561. email savannahlatina@yahoo.com or visit www. savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. , Savannah

Sketching and Painting Workshop

Workshop taught by Sandy Branam will combine water color washes with pen and inks to create depth, texture, and sparkle. Whether interested in landscapes, objects in nature or portraits you learn from this approach combining drawing & painting. Cost is $440. Room and Board is included. Wildacres Artist Retreat, Oct. 11-15, 2010. For more info, call Judy Mooney: 443-9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net.

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

This 14-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Ms. Musheerah Owens 912-234-0525 ext.1506 The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www. thestarfishcafe.org/

Studio Painting Classes

Ongoing adult painting classes with artist Zola Delburn. Small classes for the beginner or intermediate painter. The classes are applicable to landscapes, still lives, abstracts, portraits, etc.

Each session lasts 6 weeks, 1 class per week. $130. You are responsible for your supplies, except for easels. contact Zola Delburn at 912484-5800 or zoladelburn@yahoo.com

Transitional Parenting Seminar

Trained presenters with experience working with families in divorce will help parents learn to recognize the typical reactions of children and to develop skills to help children cope with their emotions. Monthly classes. 3rd Wednesdays, 1-5pm. 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm. The Mediation Center. 5105 Paulsen St. 912 354-6686

Vocal Coaching

Vocal coaching, sightsinging, eartraining and theory. Classical, jazz and pop. Adult beginners welcome. Ardsley Park and Wilmington Island.

912-897-6800

Volunteer 101

A 30-minute course that covers issues to help volunteers get started is held the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. The first Thursday, the class is at Savannah State University, and the third Thursday, at United Way, 428 Bull St. Register by calling Summer at 651-7725 or visit www.HandsOnSavannah.org. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http:// www.uwce.org/

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Clubs & Organizations Asian American Women’s Group

For anyone interested in creating a community to support one another, to experience belonging and build friendships with a group of Asian American Women. The goal is to foster intergenerational dialogue between women ages of 25-75 on topics like family, expectations and being bi-cultural. Meets twice a month. Email Lene22@aol.com for more info.

Buccaneer Region SCCA

is the local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America. It hosts monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http://buccaneerregion. org/solo.html.

Coastal MINIs

Local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com. Starbucks, Victory Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah

Coastal Readers & Writers Circle

A Creative Writing and Reading discussion group that meets the 3rd Sunday of every month, 3:30-5pm at the new Savannah Mall Branch Library. Bring: Passages from any of your writing that you would like to read and passages from a book, publication, or production that you would like to share with the group. www.TellingOurStoriesPress.com for more information

Georgetown Playgroup

Meet the first and third Thursday of the month from 9:30-11am at the Northside clubhouse in Georgetown. Free.

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal.

RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

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Low-cost spays and neuters for cats and dogs Free transport available Call for an appointment:

(843) 645-2500 www.snac1.com

“Really Scary”--or is it? by matt Jones | Answers on page 35 ©2010 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

Across

1 Sweltering 4 Missourian’s phrase 10 Pop group on a 1983 stamp in their native Sweden 14 Judge in the O.J. Trial 15 Not just hurtful 16 “The King and I” setting 17 Newly-coined word 20 Orangey drink 21 Renaissance painter Bruegel 22 “Now ___ me down to sleep...”

23 Coat hook, maybe 24 “Blah blah blah” 25 “Hostel” director Roth 26 Less refined 30 Entr’___ 31 Definition of the coined word, Part 1 35 Squealed on 36 Part 2 of the definition 41 Staffs 42 PageMaker maker that merged with Adobe 43 Dream, with a Cockney accent 44 “___ be a shame if you didn’t” 45 Doberman’s warning 47 Skating jump 48 S, to a soldier 50 Assistance 54 End of the definition 56 Monogram ltr.

57 Fixture for a game show 58 Screener’s org.

59 Food served in its own shell 60 “Quite a hot day out” response 61 JFK stat

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1 People classified as “homo groovius” by humor website Uncyclopedia

2 Board game also called Reversi 3 Got ready to fire 4 Fruit in a gin fizz 5 Prefix meaning “seven” 6 Will-___-wisp 7 “What did you just say?!?!”

8 Fairy queen mentioned in “Romeo and Juliet” 9 Get hitched in private 10 Tennis legend Arthur 11 Gene therapy’s field 12 She had a “Feast” in a 1987 Danish film 13 Punish with a fine 18 What blue sometimes denotes 19 Captain Link Hogthrob, e.g.

23 ___ oneself on (had an ego about) 26 Panther sound 27 No vote 28 Mixologist’s station 29 Actress Kayla of “The Vampire Diaries” 30 “___ girl!”

32 Makes a mistake 33 Stir fry ingredient 34 Paint store options 36 Woman in Pushkin’s “Eugene Onegin” 37 Native to a particular area 38 Pop duo on a 1991 postage stamp in their native Sweden 39 Least restrictive 40 Was down in the dumps 41 Hard-to-characterize type 45 “Despicable Me” main character 46 Creaks while you speak 47 “Te ___” 49 ___-Rooter 50 Contact list listing: abbr.

51 Spreadable cheese 52 Prefix for “distant” 53 Rolaids competitor 55 “Pierrot le ___” (1965 Jean-Luc Godard film)

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guitar. Please contact Ms. Amy at 912.659.0993 or visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com

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Low Country Turners

This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

Make Friends in Savannah

For anybody, every age, every race and nation.

We chat, hang out, go to movies and more. Meet in a coffee shop downtown Savannah. A small fee covers the efforts of the organizer, a well educated, “out of the box” woman, who lived in New York and Europe. Call 912-604-3281.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

Call 786-4508. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. , Savannah

Moon River Chorus

Ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

Call Sylvia at 927-2651 or sylviapf@aol.com.

Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th Street , Savannah http://www.whitefieldumc. com/

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30 am Call 898-0869 and 897-6167 or visit www. mops.org. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http://www. fbcislands.com/

Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group

International fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing old-time radio broadcasts from 1926 to 1962. Send e-mail to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo.com or visit www.otrr.org.

Romance Dept.

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Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. For a nominal annual fee, members will receive monthly training sessions and seminars and have weekly runs of various distances. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 596-5965.

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at 5429 LaRoche Ave and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m.

Call 308-2094, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org. Savannah

Savannah Adventure Club

Dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities include sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings.

Free to join. Email savannahadventureclub@ gmail.com or visit www.savannahadventureclub. com

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 655-0994.

Savannah Art Association

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. 32 Bull St , Savannah http://www. savannahsunriserotary.org/

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 484-6710. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah

Savannah Wine Lovers

A sometimes formal group that also sometimes just gets together to drink wine. Visit http:// groups.google.com/group/savannah-wine-lovers.

Savannah Writers Group

meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm at Books a Million to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meet-and-greet precedes the meeting at 6:30pm. Contact Carol North, 912920-8891. 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah

Son-shine Hour

Meets at the Savannah Mall at the Soft Play Mondays from 11-12 and Thursdays from 10-11.

Activities include songs, stories, crafts, and games for young children and their caregivers.

Free, no registration, drop-ins welcome. Call Trinity Lutheran Church for details 912-925-3940 or email KellyBringman@gmail.com Savannah Mall,

Southern Wings

The non-for profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is currently taking applications for membership. The SAA offers workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community full of diverse and creative people from all ages, mediums, and skill levels.

Please call 912-232-7731 for more info.

Local chapter of Women in Aviation International. It is open to men and women in the region who are interested in supporting women in aviation. Regular meetings are held once a month and new members are welcome. Visit www. southernwingz.com

Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. , Savannah

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Free Spinning fiber into yarn group meets the first Monday of each month at 1pm. Wild Fibre, 6 East Liberty Street (near Bull St.) Call for info: 912-238-0514

Savannah Brewers’ League

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

A dinner meeting held the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club. Call John Findeis at 748-7020.

Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St , Savannah http://www.stewart.army.mil/

Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $40. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month. Experienced fencers are welcome to join. Call 429-6918 or send email to savannahfencing@aol.com.

Stitch-N’s

Tarde en Espanol

Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in different locations to practice spoken Spanish in a casual environment. 236-8566.

The 13th Colony Patriots

A Tea Party group that meets the 13th of each month at Logan’s Road House at 6pm. 11301 Abercorn St. Open to the public. Dedicated to the preservation of the United States Constitution and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. www.13thcolonypatriots.com or call 912-596-5267.

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting and information session held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining the Jaycees to learn more. Must be 21-40 years old to join the chapter. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-7700 or www. savannahjaycees.com Jaycee Building, Savannah

GET HIM ON THE LINE

Open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist you in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

FREE TRIAL

Savannah Newcomers Club

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Video & Comics

Liberty @ Bull • Downtown 236-5192 • savannahcomics.com Toys & novelties All DVD rentals $2.50 Extra day $1.25

Savannah Parrot Head Club

Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail Wendy Wilson at Wendyq1053@yahoo.com.

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912.544.0026 Find your local #: 1.800.777.8000 18+ www.interactivemale.com

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Monthly meetings for the Writer’s Salon are held on first Tuesday and the Book Club meets on the third Tuesday. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. at meet at 207 E. Charlton St (Flannery O’Connor’s Childhood Home). Call 233-6014, facebook Peacock Guild or email peacockguild@googlegroups.com for more info.

The Philo Cafe

A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St., each Monday. Anyone craving some good conversation is invited to drop by. No cost. For more info, email athenapluto@yahoo. com or look up The Philo Cafe on Facebook.

The Young Professionals of Savannah

An AfterHours networking social is held every third Thursday of the month. Visit www.ypsav. net, sign up for the e-newsletter and find out about other upcoming events, or call Leigh Johnson at 659-9846.

Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts A club for enthusiasts of electronic music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us.

Tybee Performing Arts Society

meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested, please attend or send e-mail to ried793@ netscape.com. Old Tybee School, Tybee Island , Tybee Island

Urban Professionals

Meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right. Call 272-9830 or send e-mail to spannangela@hotmail.com. Vu Lounge at the Hyatt, 2 W. Bay St. , Savannah

Victorian Neighborhood Association

General meetings are on hiatus for July and August, but will resume Tuesday September 14 at 6pm, and continue on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at the American Legion Hall located at 1108 Bull Street. Committee Meetings will continue to be held during the summer months. For more info visit the VNA website at: vna.club.officelive.com Savannah

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Savannah

Dance Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance.

Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel. Classes are held Monday through Friday at the St. Pius X Family Resource Center. Classes start at $25.00 per month. For more information call 912-631-3452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe. E-mail: abeniculturalarts@gmail. com St. Pius Family Resource Center,

Abeni Cultural Arts Open House

New students (ages 2-18) interested in taking dance classes can meet instructors and learn more about opportunities. Classes for all ages: Adult classes $10.00 per class, or $50.00/month (2 classes/week). $25.00 registration fee. All students receive instruction in jazz, tap, contemporary, and African dances. Sept. 1, 5-7pm. St. Pius X FRC, 705 E. Anderson St.

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) In the 18th century, the French Academy laid down rules about the differences between professional and amateur paintings. For example, it was decreed that true artists must create a “licked surface,” hiding all evidence of their brushstrokes. The illusion was more convincing that way; viewers could sink their attention fully into the image without being distracted by thoughts about the artist’s process.

When the Impressionists barged into the scene in the 1870s, one of their rebellions against convention was to reject the licked surface. By making some of their brushstrokes visible, they declared they weren’t interested in upholding the artifice.

They wanted their audience to get involved in their subjective interpretation of the scene that was portrayed. In the coming week, Aries, I encourage you to be like the Impressionists. Forget about trying to present a licked surface. Reveal the inner workings that are whirling and humming behind your eyes.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) If your home is like a museum, a staid assemblage of fine memories, I suggest you shake things up a bit. If your imagination is filled with tape loops that keep running storylines you’ve heard a thousand times before, shake things up a bit. If your daily actions are so thoroughly possessed by the anesthetizing demons of habit that you can’t recall your last creative innovation, shake things up a bit.

On the other hand, there’s no need for blame. Don’t berate yourself for your sluggishness. It was an inevitable byproduct of your efforts to solidify and stabilize your life. Just slip into a more playful mode and enjoy a bout of experimentation.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) Maybe you know a person like my friend Joanna. She’s bright but terse, open–minded but not chatty.

Like an inscrutable Buddha, she watches everything closely and churns her thoughts carefully.

Silence is her ally. Now and then, though, when moved by an inner prompting that has nothing to do with drinking wine, she will suddenly erupt with a torrent of sweet talk and pithy observations and wild explorations. I predict that for you, Gemini, the entire world –– even the parts of it that are not

usually very forthcoming –– will soon resemble Joanna when she’s overflowing.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) This would be an excellent time for you to get aggressively inventive about your education. It wouldn’t be too crazy, in my opinion, to launch your own school, with you as the only student. You could design your own course curriculum for the coming years. Decide who your teachers will be. Think about where you can get the stuff you’ll need to expand your mind, enhance your skills, and just plain increase your intelligence. You could call your center of higher learning the University of Wily Exuberance or the Academy of Astonishing Grace or the Institute of Getting Down to Business.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) For the people of Finland, the word sisu describes a quality they regard as integral to their national character. It refers to a courageous strength of will that can be sustained for a long time –– a staunch ferocity that refuses to be defeated.

We all could use more of that good stuff, not only to weather our personal ordeals but also to stay plucky in the face of the world’s lunacy. The coming weeks will be an especially good time for you to build up your reserves of sisu, Leo. How? Start by taking inventory of all the resources and allies and skills you have at your disposal.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) “Ever upstream from myself,” wrote Belgian poet Edmond Vandercammen. “I advance, implore and pursue myself.” I suggest you adopt that attitude, Virgo. Assume that your best self is sailing along at a rapid clip, somewhere in the distance ahead of you, and it’s your job to catch up.

Your highest form of expression is eluding you, but you’re hunting it down. The most beautiful possible embodiment of all your potentials is surging toward the future, and it’s your fun job to close the gap between you and unite with it.

LIBRA

that causes an internal blockage to dissolve. The sweat is purgative, the tears are cathartic, and you’re riding a wave of relief and release that clears out a backlog of emotional congestion. In a second possible future, I could see you as supernaturally relaxed and exuberant, periodically laughing so hard that you break up an internal blockage. The calm is purgative, the laughter is cathartic, and you’re riding a wave of relief and release that clears out a backlog of emotional congestion. Which scenario would you prefer?

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Last June, comedian Stephen Colbert reported that President Obama’s big TV address to Americans about the Gulf catastrophe was a failure because it went over the heads of too many people.

Language experts who analyzed Obama’s speech determined that it was written at a tenth–grade level – – too professorial, scolded Colbert.

I wonder what he would say about the horoscopes I compose, which are designed for readers who enjoy thinking metaphorically and have a high degree of emotional intelligence. In the coming week, Scorpio, I suggest that you take the approach that Obama and I use rather than the one Colbert (farcically) recommended. Don’t talk down to your audience or pander to the lowest common denominator. Raise everyone up with your appeals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

My favorite baseball player Tim Lincecum told San Francisco magazine: “I think you either get in the canoe with your oar and control the boat, or get into it and let the current take you. I’m kind of in between. I want to be able to enjoy the ride but don’t want to be swept away by it. I don’t want to be overwhelmed; I want to see what’s going on.” Whether you are customarily the type of person who controls the boat or the type who enjoys drifting dreamily along, I suggest you take Lincecum’s in– between approach for now. Be half in charge and half surrendered.

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22)

CAPRICORN

In one possible scenario I could foresee for you in the coming week, you’re sweaty and tearful, enmeshed in an extreme state

The poet Jean Perrin dreamed “of marrying the dawn with the light of the moon,” and I invite you to do the

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

same. The darkness you’ve been immersed in will leave you soon.

As it does, please don’t forsake the pale, moon–like radiance that has provided you with a bit of guidance and consolation. Rather, bring along what it has taught you as you head into the far brighter phase you’re entering. In other words, retain some of the wisdom the dim light has compelled you to learn.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) I know two people in their 80s who have accomplished a sensational long–running creative art project: They’ve been happily married for 65 years. The amount of reinvention they’ve had to dream up in order to keep loving each other is so profound that it confounds the imagination. How could they possibly have continued to stay closely interwoven through all the changes each of them has gone through as they’ve aged? During the fascinating relationship tests that will be coming your way in the weeks ahead, Aquarius, I’d love for you to summon some of their dogged ingenuity and tenacious collaborative skills. In fact, I predict you will be able to do just that.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) For the last 20 years, I’ve worn just one brand of shoes –– all–black Converse high–top sneakers. I’ve had them on them at weddings and while jogging, at my daughter’s high school graduation and while performing at my shows. Am I too set in my ways? Definitely. In any case, Pisces, don’t be like me.

Whatever your version of covering your feet with nothing but black Converse high–top sneakers may be, the upcoming weeks will be an excellent time to change your ways. Break out and branch out!

Try something new about how you present yourself –– the equivalent of me switching over to suede moccasins or snakeskin cowboy boots.

The perfect class for those with little to no dance background. Cybelle has been formally trained and has been performing for over a decade. Tues: 6-7pm & Thurs: 7-8pm. Visit www. cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091 Private classes are also available. Walk-ins are welcome.

Beginners Fusion Belly Dance

Every Tuesday, 6-7pm. If you have never danced before or have limited dance experience, this is the class for you. Cybelle, a formal bellydancer for over 10 years will guide you through basic bellydance and fusion Walk ins welcome. 15.00/ class 912-414-1091 http://cybellefusionbellydance.wordpress.com/

C.C. Express Dance Team

Meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group.

Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Savannah

Ceili Club

Experience Irish Culture thru Irish social dancing. No partner or experience needed. Learn the basics of Irish Ceili dancing. 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com.

Chicago Step Classes

Coastal Georgia Steppers is offering adult Chicago-style steppin dance classes every Sunday from 4:00– 6:30pm at the Tominac Gym on Hunter Army Airfield. All are welcome. Free admission; no partner required. For more info, send email to Robert.neal75@yahoo.com.

Flamenco Enthusiasts

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome.

If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo. com. Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St , Savannah

Free Swing Lessons

Every Thursday at Doubles Night Club (7100 Abercorn St.) Join the SwingCats for a free lesson at 7:30pm, followed by dancing from 8-10pm. No partner required. Drink specials.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

Meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah

Irish Dance Classes

Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, non-competitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified.

For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@gmail. com or 912-704-2052.

Islands Dance Academy Summer Classes

Open classes for adults & teens throughout the week. Beginner and Intermediate Ballet, Zumba, Adult Tap, Pilates Mat and Belly Dancing. $12/class, except Belly Dancing, $15. Call for schedule. Islands Dance Academy. 115 Charlotte Dr. Whitemarsh Island (near Publix Shopping Center. 912-897-2102. www.savannahdance.com

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

Modern Dance Class

Classes for beginner and intermediate levels.

Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912354-5586.

For exercise...Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms, a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes off is your shoes. Pre-registration req’d. Beginners Classes, Wednesdays 8pm. Level II Classes, Mondays 8pm. Pole fitness, Mon&Wed, 11am. 912-398-4776 or visit www.fitnessbodybalance.com. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. ,

Salsa Classes

Learn Salsa “Rueda de Casino” style every Wednesday, from 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate, at the Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Grace, 234-6183 or Juan, 3305421. Delaware Recreation Center, Savannah

Salsa Lessons

Offered Saturdays 11:30am-1pm. $10.00 per class. Packages prices also available. Contact Kelly 912-398-4776 or www.fitnessbodybalance. com

Salsa Lessons

Salsa Savannah offers beginner and intermediate salsa lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at several locations. For more info, contact: salsasavannah@gmail.com, or call 8567323. www.salsasavannah.com

Savannah Shag Club

Shag music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr.

Shag & Beach Bop

The Savannah Dance Club hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered last two Monday’s. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop. com. Lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. ,

Film & Video Film: “Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride”

An award-winning documentary about Pride festivals around the world, and the struggle for equality against rampant homophobia.

Presented by the Savannah Gay and Lesbian Film Society. Aug. 22, 7pm at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Tickets: $10/adv or $12/door. www. savannahgaylesbianfilmsociety.com/

Movie Night at the Co-Lab

Aug. 29, 8pm. The Co-Lab screens campy 80s sci-fi masterpiece Robocop. Free to enter.

Concessions for sale. For info, email thecolaboratory@gmail.com or visit the blog: zecolab. tumblr.com

Psychotronic Film Society

Hosts weekly screenings every Wednesday, 8pm, at the Sentient Bean. Offering up a selection of films so bad they are good, cult classics and other rarities. For upcoming schedule visit: www.sentientbean.com

Reel Savannah

Hosts screenings of critically acclaimed independent films from around the world at Victory Square Cinemas, 1901 E. Victory Dr. For schedule and more info, visit www.reelsavannah.org

Fitness A New Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

VING TSUN ( Wing Chun) is the worlds fastest growing martial arts style. Using angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them makes VING TSUN Kung Fu effective for everyone. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to find out about our free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road. Drop Ins welcome.

Belly Drills

Belly Drill your body with Cybelle. This is an intense dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. Geared to all levels of ability. Dance your

way to a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. Thurs: 6-7pm. Visit www.cybelle3.com.

For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-4141091. Walk-ins welcome.

Bellydancing for fun and fitness

The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time.

We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Thursday at 7:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four if you pay in advance. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@yahoo.com

Bellydrills

2 hour dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. This is geared to all levels of ability.

Dance your way towards a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. $25/class. 912-4141091 http://cybellefusionbellydance.wordpress. com/

Crunch Lunch

30 minute Core and ABs concentration class.

Offered 11:30am & 12:15pm Mon, Wed & Fri @ Fitness Body & Balance 2127 1/2 East Victory Dr. www.fitnessbodybalance.com 912-398-4776.

Curvy Girl Bootcamp

Exercise class assisting women of size to reach their fitness goal. Every Tues & Thurs, 6-7pm.

Lake Mayer Community Center. $70 a month or $10 per session. For more info call 912-3417710 www.preservethecurves.com/curvycamp

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary.

Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/

Flexibility Workshop

August 21st 3 to 5pm. This two hour workshop will give you the opportunity to improve your flexibility and work on your splits. The workshop supervised by Certified Personal Trainer and Gymnast Instructor: Sabrina. $40 for the 2 hour workshop. 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr. www.fitnessbodybalance.com

Hatha Yoga classes

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being, Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Living Smart Fitness Club

Providing nutritional education and an exercise program to encourage lifestyle changes, every Tuesday from 5:30-7pm at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. For more info, call 447-6605.

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center. The cost is $14 per class.

Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/

Pilates Mat Classes

Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am. All levels welcome! Private and Semi-Private classes are by appointment only. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018 Momentum Pilates Studio, 310 E. 41st St , http://savannahpilates. com/

Pregancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:15 PM at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery.

Cost is $100 for 8 weeks. Call Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 e-mail ann@aikyayoga.com.

Rolf Method Bodywork

For posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www.islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah

Squats N’ Tots

Stretch and strengthen overused body parts, as well as focus on muscle endurance, low impact aerobics, and abdominal work. Your baby (age 6 weeks to one year) can get in on the fun, or simply stay close to you on your mat. Call to pre-register 912-819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being,

The Yoga Room

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah

Zumba Fitness

Classes every week in the Pooler and Rincon area. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music dance themes that create a dynamic, effective fitness system. All ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. $7 per class. For info, contact Carmen at 484-1266 or calexe@comcast. net.

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. 307 E Harris St , Savannah

Gay AA Meeting

meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. Savannah

Georgia Equality Savannah

The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996. Savannah

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Meets first Tues of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Christina Focht at 663-5087 or email christina@ savpride.com. First City Network, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

Stand Out Youth

A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@ standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth. org. First City Network, Savannah http://www. firstcitynetwork.net/

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A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

Health Alzheimers Association Workshop

The Alzheimer’s Association “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” workshop provides attendees with an understanding of Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease. Free lunch will be served. Aug. 31, 11:30am-1pm. Glynn County Health Department, 2747 Fourth Street, Brunswick. Please RSVP to 1-800-272-3900 by Aug. 27

Better Breathers of Savannah

Meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease.

For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@ yahoo.com.

Community Cardiovascular Health

Control your high blood pressure. Free blood pressure checks and information at the Community Cardiovascular Council at 1900 Abercorn St. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Every Step Counts Survivors Walk

Every Step Counts invites all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to join their monthly walk. Free and open to everybody. 9am, Saturday, Aug. 28. For more info, call DeDe Cargill at 912-398-6554.

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

Conducted at three locations. From 8:30a. m.-12:30p.m. and 5:15p.m.-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the SJ/C African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for appt. Every Monday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appt necessary. Every Monday-Friday from 10a.m.-2p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. Savannah

Free hearing & speech screening

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 3554601. 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www. savannahspeechandhearing.org/

Healthcare for the Uninsured

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 443-9409. St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. cs

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Investors & Handyman’s Special 3BR/1.5BA, LR, large fenced yard. Priced to sell at $49,900, Bring all offers. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 238-4915

504 Pinecrest Court, Pooler.

Best buy $124,900 4Bedrooms/ 2Baths Brick. New Paint Fenced.

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713 Dyches Drive: Marshfront updated brick 3or 4 bedrooms2baths, New listing! $169,000.

Tom Whitten Realty Executives Coastal Empire. 663-0558 GREAT MIDTOWN LOCATION 415 E.64th Street Completely remodeled and ready to move in, 2BR, 1 Bath, LR, DR, all new kitchen with new appliances including stack washer & dryer, laundry room, wood floors, central heat/air.

Payments approx. $1000/month at $154,900. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 238-4915 Great starter home or rental. Small 2BR/1BA home with nice sized backyard. East Savannah Area. Price negotiable.

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1 & 2 bedroom apartments. $450-$600 per month. Available now.

On the busline, Anderson @ Waters. 604-9997 Homefinders Realty.

10 LANSING AVENUE: 3BR/1BA House. Fencedin yard, pets ok. $800/month, $700/deposit. Call 912-232-4198.

115 N.CIRCLE DRIVE

(off Hwy. 17 & Burton Rd.-Little Ogeechee Landing) 4BR/2BA, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, den, deck. $850/month, $850/security deposit.

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Ellabell, GA $800/month 3bed 2bath Double-wide mobile home Call 912-823-3302 www.mtpisgahproperties.com

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12453 LARGO DRIVE

3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, large eat-in kitchen, 2car g a ra g e . $1095/month, $1095/security deposit.

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1/2 OFF 1ST Month’s Rent 2BR/1BA APARTMENT, Largo/Tibet area $600/month plus $600/deposit.

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1323 E. BOLTON: 2BR/1BA, Ceramic tile, hardwood floors, all electric, small but cute. , washer/dryer hookups. $650/monthly $500/deposit. Call 912-658-7750.

1944 CAPITAL Street: 2BR/ 1BA, LR, DR, Kitchen, CH&A, Section 8 or Rent. $650 per month.

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19 WEST 53RD STREET

(1/2 block from Ardsley Park) 3BR, 1 Bath, LR, DR, w/d connections, fenced yard, central heat/air, bedrooms carpeted. $700/month, $700/security deposit.

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2303-B Abercorn St.

1BR/1BA, Bonus room, W/D connections, all electric, No Pets. $550/month. Reese & Company.

912-236-4233 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Duplex for rent on Wilmington Island. $735/month.

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•2 Little River3BR/2BA, $950 •1304 East 39th st4BR/2BA, $895/$895 •2318 Alabama Ave3BR/2BA, $825/mo •5524 Emory Drive2BR/1BA$725 •100 Lewis Dr-apt 14C: 2BR/1.5BA, $625/mo •1222 East 54th St: 2BR/1BA, $450 +DEPOSIT, NO-PETS NO-SMOKING. Call Bill:656-4111 33 Quail Forest Drive: 3BR/2BA, $850 deposit., $425 deposit. Southside location, Available Now! 912-844-3990 or 655-9121 3612 DUANE COURT: Large 2-bedroom, 1bath apartment, newly painted. Huge kitchen, washer/dryer connections. Available NOW. $625/month, $625/deposit.

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3706 MONTGOMERY ST.

2BR/1BA Apt., eat-in kitchen, back door to downstairs. $425/month, $425/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 231-1981

3BR/1BA HOUSE FOR RENT: 2340 Jurgensen Street.

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Available immediately. Section 8 Welcome. $850/month, $450/deposit.

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731 E. Henry St. (Upper)

3BR/1 bath, LR, DR, off-street parking, wood floors, Central Heat/Air, Front Porch Balcony, $715/month, $715/security deposit.

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9781 Whitfield Avenue, 3BR/2BA, Handyman Special, One month free rent.

Fireplace, eat-inkitchen, 1-car garage, CH&A, $850/month $850/deposit. No Section-8, Steady income/Credit Check Req u i re d.

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DUANE COURT-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen, $625.

28 CHATHAM STREET-2BR, 2BA, furnished kitchen $675.

256-A CROATAN-2BR, 1BA, newly remodeled $550.

WINDSOR CROSSING CONDO-total electric, 2BR, 2BA, $650.

739 EAST 39TH ST.-2BR, 1BA, furnished kitchen $595.

POINTER PL.-2BR, 1.5BA, furnished kitchen, townhouse, near AASU $695.

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AVAILABLE NOW! FOUR BEDROOM HOUSES 1117 Wilmington Is.Rd $1800 724 Windsor Rd. $1295 THREE BEDROOM HOUSES 4 Woodward Ln. $1600 14 Jamaica Run $1400 7 Runabout Ln $1325 26 Full Sweep $1195 12745 Golf Club $1100 19 Landward Way $1175 2320 Hawaii Ave $995 332 Mapmaker Rd. $995 412 Sharondale Rd $975 101 Pleasant Dr. $925 1254 Robert’s Way $895 110 Bradford Ct. $895 1217 McCarthy $850 315 E.58th St. $825 1734 E.33rd St. $795 117 Chatham St. $795 TWO BEDROOM HOUSES 623 E.48th St. $995 1710 E. 34th St. $595 APT/TOWNHOUSE Three Bedrooms 19 E. 34th St. $1000 211 W.40th St. $750 527 E.38th St. $725 Two Bedrooms98 Hidden Lake $895 733-1/2 E.53rd $750 Windsor Crossing $650 1107 E.57th St. $575 Loft 321 Broughton St. $1400 116-1/2 E.Gaston St. $1285 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038

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•Skidaway Townhomes: 2BR/1BA, lving room, dining room, kitchen furnished $695 912-897-6789 or 344-4164

for rent 855 CLOVERDALE SUBDIVISION: 1437 Audubon Drive. 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen, separate laundry room. $750/month, $750/deposit. Section 8 Welcome.Available Now. 912-658-7499 Who’s Playing What and Where?

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11515 WHITE BLUFF RD. 1BR, LR, walk-in closet, laundry room, bath $550/month. _________________ NEAR MEMORIAL: 1306 E. 67th Street 2BR/1BA, walk-in closets, laundry room $675/month. _________________ TOWNHOUSE 1812 N. Avalon Avenue. 2BR/1-1/2BA $650/month. _________________ SOUTHSIDE 127 Edgewater Rd. 2BR/2BA, walk-in closets, $700/month.

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for rent 855 •Elmdale Avenue: 4BR/2BA, secluded, all electric, fenced yard $825+deposit.

•Westside: 613 Orchard, 2BR, kitchen furnished, all electric, central heat/air $595+deposit.

•507 W.48th: 1BR, carpet, kitchen furnished $445+deposit.

•Near Buckhalter: 2BR/1.5BA mobile home on private lot $525+deposit.

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SECTION 8 ACCEPTED 329 Woodley Rd. Southside, Total Electric, CH&A, 3BR, 2B, Living room, Den, Kitchen/Dining, W/D connections. large fenced corner yard. $950/Rent & $900 Deposit. Pets ok with approval.

10 Douglas Ct. Bloomingdale, Spacious 3BR/2B, LR, Sun room, Large eat-in kitchen w/SS appliances, Multi-level Deck, 2-car Garage, Privacy Fence $1,125/Rent & $1,050/Deposit.

2302 Louisiana Ave. 2-story, 3BR, 1.5BA, LR, DR, kitchen w/range & refrigerator, W/D connections, CH&A $750/Rent, $725/Deposit.

2234 Mason Drive Near Bible Baptist, 1700 sq.ft. 3BR, 2B, LR, DR, Eat-in Kitchen, Den, Sunroom, CH&A, Carport, Lg Fenced backyard, $1050/Rent, $900/Deposit.

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HOME FOR RENT IN RINCON 118 Mulberry, 3bed 2bath $875mth $875dep Lease purchase available www.mtpisgahproperties.com 912-823-3302 Art PAtrol for the Latest Openings & Exhibits connectsavannah.com

Home For Rent: renovated, clean 2BR/1BA, new kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors, CH&A. References & employment required.

1314 E. 54th Street. $525/rent, $525/deposit. Section-8 welcome to apply.

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4 bedroom, 2 Bath brick home for rent, great neighborhood 111 Summit Ridge Drive near Whitfield Ave. $1,100.00 per month, $500.00 security deposit, no pets, non-smoking, references required.

One year lease, call 352-3305 for an appointment.

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897-1984, 8am-7pm WESTSIDE, Lamarville **1925 Cowan Ave. 3BR/1BA House $675/month. **1922 Fenwick Ave: 3/4 BR or den, 2BA $750/month. **1921 Fenwick Ave: 3BR, 1BA House $700/month. **1921A Fenwick Ave: 3BR/1BA Duplex $650/month. **1934 Fenwick Ave: 2BR/1BA Duplex $500. *All above have carpet, A/C, washer/dryer hookup, fenced yard. References, application. Oneyear lease minimum.

Deposit same as rent.

None total electric, No smoking, pets negotiable.

MIDTOWN

22 West 58th: Renovated 4BR/2BA, den, hardwood floors, new CH&A, all electric, furnished kitchen $950/month.

Near Bull & 58th.

912-604-9997

OAK FOREST DRIVE

2BR/1BA, furnished kitchen, w/d connections $550/rent, $500/deposit.

Contact ZENO MOORE REALTY 927-4383 ONE TWO & THREE Bedroom Apartments for rent. 656 East 36th & 702 E. Henry St. Call 912-232-3355 after 3:00pm

Parkside Brick: 1102 E 50th. Large 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths. 2 Car Garage.

Hardwoods. FP. DR. NOW $295K! Tom Whitten Realty Executives $295,000 912-663-0558

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216-1/2 Screven Ave:1BR/1BA $525.

1108 E.38th Street 2BR/1BA $700.

2401 Bonaventure Rd.#12, 2BR/2.5BA $750.

202 Croatan 3BR/1BA $825.

208 Chippewa: 3BR/1BA +den $850.

Several Rent-to-own properties.

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STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829 REDUCED! •3 Beds, 1 bath*1 Sydney $795 *2122 Alaska- $815 *1332 N.E. 36th St-825 •2503 Tennessee, 3Beds 1.5 baths, $850 Call 257-6181 Renovated 2BR apt for rent: Oak Forest Apartments. 2BR/1BA, eat-in kitchen, $595/month. $500 security deposit. 660-8253 RENT:Beach house at 5 Taylor St. 2 or 3 bedroom, LR and Kitchen, 2-Baths, central heat/air. $1200/month plus utilities, $1200/deposit. Call Alex @ 401-5710 Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com RENT: DUPLEX 1115 E. 53rd. 2-bedroom, 1bath. $475/month plus deposit $475. One block off Waters Ave, close to Daffin Park.Call Alex @ 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com RENT: DUPLEX 1218 E. 53rd. Garage Apt. upstairs, behind duplex. 1bedroom, 1-bath. $595/month, utilities paid by landlord plus deposit. Call Alex @ 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com Art PAtrol for the Latest Openings & Exhibits connectsavannah.com

for rent 855 RENT: DUPLEX 1510 E. 53rd. 3-bedroom, 2-bath house. $795/month plus deposit $795. Call Alex @ 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com

RENT TO OWN: LOW MONEY DOWN. 3 BED 2 BATH $99,000.00 (206)337-4651 SAVANNAH HOMES 2028 E.42nd Street: 3-bedrooms $775.

Georgetown House: 14 White Hawthorne 2-bedrooms, 2-baths $800.

7337 Albert Street: 3bedrooms plus bonus $1,000.

2131 Utah Street: 3bedrooms, 2-baths $725.

4 Base Drive: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths $775.

822 W.44th 3-bedrooms, 2-baths $800.

1302 E.38th Street: 2bedrooms $650 APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms $500-$700 Section 8 Accepted Jean Walker Realty, LLC 898-4134

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THE BRANNEN COMPANY •1219 EAST HENRY• 2BR/1BA, LR, large kitchen, off-street parking $600/month, $600/dep.

Call 912-844-6294 TOWNHOUSE: 100 Lewis Drive, Apt 11C 2BR/1.5BA, 2-story.

Washer/dryer connections, all appliances. No pets. $600 per month, $600/deposit.

Call 912-663-0177 or 912-663-5368.

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2 & 3 bedrooom apartments & houses. All appliances furnished, hardwood floors, tile, Section-8 Welcome.

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32 GOEBEL Avenue: 3BR/1.5BA garage apt. $800/month.

GARDEN CITY: 4125 Sixth St. 3BR/1BA Apt., new flooring & paint $600/month.

CLOVERDALE: Chevy Chase Rd, 3BR/1BA, CH&A $800/month.

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Small singlewide mobile home, $475/month, $475/deposit.

Call 964-4451 or 547-8653.

SOUTHSIDE •1BR apts, water & trash included, $600/month.

•2BR/1.5BA townhouse apt, total electric, $600/month, or w/washer & dryer/$625.

Call 927-3278 SOUTHSIDE •1BR apts, water & trash included, $600/month.

•2BR/1.5BA townhouse apt, total electric, $600/month, or w/washer & dryer/$625.

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5150 CORDELL STREET 2bedroom, 1bath, furnished kitchen, separate dining area, W/D hookup, Central A/C, off-street parking. $450/month, $450/dep.

912-658-0246.

•Varnedoe Drive off Skidaway, 2BR/1BA, kitchen furnished $625month.

•Bee Road: 2BR/1BA, kitchen furnished $595.

912-897-6789 or 344-4164 VERY NICE Apartment, just remodeled. 1BR/1BA at 2017 East 38th, Apt.B. $600/month, $600/deposit. No pets. 352-4391 or 658-4559 WIIMINGTON ISLAND DUPLEX: 2-Bedrooms, 1 Bath, extra clean, most pets ok. Fenced backyard. Mature tenants. $725/month. Available Sept.1st.

Call 912-663-9941 WILMINGTON ISLAND: 2BR/1BA House, 1050Sqft. Newly remodeled, large fenced-in backyard. Available mid August. $900/month.

Call 912-308-5464.

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$199 PER WEEK Extended stay hotel rooms.Many amenities including breakfast.Pooler area.Savannah Conference Hotel $199.99 (912)748-6464

LINCOLN Coupe LSC, 40K miles, 1 owner, very clean in and out, leather, 50 HO motor, upgraded suspension(springs). $4200.OBO 428-5260

EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week + deposit.

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NO DEPOSIT-LIMITED TIME! West Chatham & Bloomingdale •REDUCED RENT!• •Rooms $100 & Up. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors.

Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0181.

ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished.

Central heat and air.

Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week.

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17ft boat with trailer, very solid, center console, new T-top, needs motor, $2200 OBO. For more info, 313-0568 or 657-7835 2001 Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I-30 100K, very very clean in and out. custom paint, leather, woodgrain, power everything, $4300 OBO. Call 428-5260

2 seater scooter, 4 stroke, 50CC, 40+ MPH. Runs great. $700 OBO. Call For more info, 313-0568 or 657-7835 Cadillac Seville, 1996 $4,500 Well maintained, white w/ tan leather interior.

New stereo with Ipod hook-up, power windows, locks, FOB, AC/heat. New transmission installed 07/09.

(912)484-2648 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

Insurance Claims.

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Grand AM SE, 96 Olympic edition, runs great, A/C, good tires, all power, 4-door, $2500 OBO. Call 428-5260 $2,500.00 428-5260

Rooms for Rent w/microwave, refrigerator, & cable.

Starting at $100/week. Ask for Tony: 912-323-6859 or Ed: 912-428-6529.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, 1998- 6-cyl, 2WD, automatic, power W&L, Blue Book-$4625.

Need to sell-$3200. Call 912-234-9023 or 912-657-2474

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Lincoln LS Sport Sedan, 2004- Metallic blue, V-6, 52K, loaded, pristine condition. Full service history. $7950 OBO. 912-925-6217 PONTIAC Grand AM, 1996- red, for sale. A/C good. New battery & brakes.

Runs good. $1000 OBO Call 920-3233 Boats & accessories 950 Opry Maxim 2500 SCR, 26”, sleeps 4, very clean, in EXCELLENT CONDITION, lots of extras, 155 hours, on 350 Mercruiser Magnum with trailer, fish finder, mapman. First $25,000 takes. Call Rick at 720-320-5362 Campers/rVs 960 MOTOR HOME, 1994.

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