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From the moment it was initially released, fans across the globe hoped that a sequel would be just around the corner. After nearly a decade-and-a-half of speculation and rumors, the Parr family burst back onto the big screen this June.

Though there have been some who have proclaimed that THE INCREDIBLES 2 was a step back rather than a leap forward, I couldn’t disagree more emphatically. The sheer amount of time that has passed since the original came out has resulted in a reverence that, whether fair or not, is impossible to approach. There is no denying that THE INCREDIBLES was a groundbreaking adventure that opened the door for Pixar, and all other animation studios, to become much more daring and confident. The film illustrated that risks could (and should) be taken to test the limits of conventionalism.

The belief that the sequel needs to do the same is a fallacy. The most important factor in the success of the sequel is its entertainment value. Will fans of the original fall in love with the Parr family all over again, and will they have fun along the way? The answer here is a simple and categorical, “yes!”

THE INCREDIBLES 2 picks up immediately where the first left off. And, by immediately, I mean, it literally is an extension of the final scene in the 2004 film. Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson,) Elastigirl (Holly Hunter,) and their kids are hot on the trail of the Underminer (Johan Ratzenberger, getting his obligatory and delightful cameo out of the way early) as he attempts to drill underneath the city in order to rob a bank. Carnage, both professional and personal, befalls the family along the way, and once again, the public and government alike question the legitimacy of superheroes. There are those who think that the world is far better without them, while others, including wealthy businessman Winston Deavor (Bob Odenkirk) and his sister Evelyn (Catherine Keener) attempt to help the heroes reclaim their rightful place atop the criminal justice system. Realizing that

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With a camera pinned to her suit that allows all of her heroic exploits to be broadcast to the world, Elastigirl pursues evildoers, including a villain named The Screenslaver who uses hypnosis and technology to control his unsuspecting victims. Meanwhile, Bob takes on the role of stay-at-home dad, and quickly learns what I’ve known for years (having seen the wonders my wife wields in our household on a daily basis); being a stay-at-home parent is far more difficult than virtually any other job you could imagine. Aiding Violet (Sarah Vowell) in her attempts to grow closer to her crush, Tony (Michael Bird) helping Dash (Huck Milner) with “new math” (a phenomenal and hilarious take on Common Core) and discovering the ever-evolving and surprisingly intense abilities of baby Jack-Jack proves to be much more difficult than battling bad guys.

Bird’s film is exhilarating and endlessly entertaining. Like the first film, it contains the same crossover appeal that it makes it fun for any age. Allowing Elastigirl to take center stage was a great creative move, providing deeper character development for her (and, by extension, Hunter) than was on display the first time around. The family dynamic between the Parr’s is relatable and heartfelt, adding a level of emotionality that is often missing in animated films. At the end of the day, they are a loving, yet flawed, and ultimately a cohesive unit that proves that it is far better to work together than to try to tackle life on 1370 BURNET AVE., your own. The action sequences are abundant and awesome, and SYRACUSE, NY serve as yet another example of the ingenuity of Pixar. I’m fairly Exit 690 at Teall Ave. One Block to certain that in every single review I’ve ever written about a film Burnet, Turn Right One Block Up from the studio, I proclaim that I’m continuously awe-inspired by what they are able to do. Beautiful, eye-popping, and unbelievable, they find a way to shatter expectations, and take animation to visual heights that never seemed possible.

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by KRISTIN MERRITT a little charred, adding to the richness and complexity in flavoring of the beef itself. Brisket is usually dry rubbed with a multitude of spices and smoked at low temps for a longer duration of time. Brisket, when cooked correctly, is extremely tender Summer’s officially here y’all! & After the winter-that-would-never-end, we’re all spendand flavorful. ing as much time as possible outside with friends & family, poolside, beachside, putzing Brews of choice: Schwarzbiers, Smoked or Roasted Porters or Stouts, Brown Ales. Dark about the yard, picnicking, playing Cornhole, sitting around the campfire, and grilling our and roasted malts help to intensify the charred flavors found in grilled and smoked beef little hearts out on our decks and patios. It’s easy to stock the cooler with cheap barley while bringing balance to the richness of the fatty juices. water like Bud Light or Coors, but with all the hard work that goes into perfecting your Brew to try: Sumatra Mountain Brown by Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, medium-rare NY strip or fine-tuning your smoked baby back ribs into something that MI), 9% ABV; a brown ale that’s on the lighter side with notes of coffee, brown sugar, and would be a contender on Top Chef, shouldn’t you have a beer that compliments and dark malts, with a bit of nuttiness thrown in for good measure. enhances your grill-master cuisine? Well, hold on to your basting brushes kids, and read onwards for some brew suggestions to elevate your entire backyard BBQ experience.

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Many pork dishes in the summer are served smokey and sweet. Pork can also be quite savory and rich in conjunction with a higher fat content as well. Ribs can be slathered with barbeque sauce or simply dry rubbed with a spice mix. Pig roasts, especially in relation to whole pig roasts, are done slowly in order for the flavors to build and meld into something quite delicious. Bacon can be added to ANY of your summer dishes, including vegetables and summer pasta or potato salads, sausages lend their own encased spice mix, and pulled pork is simply a staple around these parts.

Brews of choice: Smoked Porters, Tripels, Dunkelweizens, Marzens. The smoked porters impart an added layer of complexity and only build and layer with the flavors and richness of the pork itself. Other malty brews tend to dance cheek-tocheek with the flavors of the sauces and spices used.

Beef is notoriously rich in fatty goodness. (Haven’t you noticed that everything that your physician says to limit your intake of is always the BEST eats?!) A marbled ribeye is one of the best cuts of meat that can be simply seasoned with a little kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, thrown on the grill and ultimately savored with each bite. Burgers tend to be

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Brew to try: Smoke N’ Shadows Porter by Empire Brewing Company (Syracuse, NY) & Community Beer Works (Buffalo, NY), 6.2% ABV; this collaboration craft beer’s Munich and Vienna malts were smoked over 3 days using cherry-wood. So grab your growler – It can currently be found on tap, (& on nitro), and is sweet, smokey, with a slight bitterness.

Overall, it is sublimely balanced. (Bonus: Pair this with Empire’s Spicy Pig Burger at either of their locations for a real kick-ass meal pairing!)

Chicken – BBQ, Jerk, Wings, Marinated

Chicken, as a whole, is a milder meat. If pairing with barbequed chicken, pairing a brew with the sauce you use is going to offer the best and most complementary pairing. Jerk chicken and wings are going to offer up a spicy heat to pair with.

Marinated chicken normally has a different spectrum of flavors that include bright herbs and spices with sometimes a bit of a citrusy zing thrown in as well.

Brews of choice: Saisons, Goses, Farmhouse Ales, Helles Lagers – these will pair well alongside of your spicier sauces and jerk seasonings, keeping the heat in check while not overpowering the mildness of the meat itself. In addition, they’ll also enhance the delicate flavors present in marinades. Ambers, with their malts, compliment the barbeque sauces used in conjunction with the chicken meat.

Brew to try: Citra Sour Soft Serve by Gun Hill Brewing Company (Bronx, NY), 3.6% ABV; this dry-hopped kettel sour is fairly complex —think about if you mixed a sour with an IPA with a cream ale— this is what you’d get. Sounds weird, but it’s not once you taste it.

The smooth tartness and balance of all the different aspects makes this a prime selection to compliment all of your grilled chicken dishes. continued on pg 6

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There are so many options when it comes to seafood in the summer from freshwater and the ocean. Grilling any and all of the above either on skewers, wood planks, beach fire bakes, eating them raw, or just popping them in a pot on your grill burner, lends a whole other level of experimentation to your summer barbecuing experience. Seafood and their delicate flavors should only be delicately enhanced by the brews we drink.

Brews of choice: Pilsners, Helles Lagers, Witbiers, Hefeweizens, Sours. All of these brews tend to be on the lighter side and not overly hoppy.

Some add a little citrusy acidity to your sweet meats.

We finish many fish and seafood dishes off with a spritz of a slice of lemon, think of your accompanying beer as achieving the same result.

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Corn, asparagus, zucchini, portobellos, peppers, onions, potatoes, the list goes on and on. You can lay them directly on the grill, wrap them in foil, or saute them in a grill pan. There are so many options, including the addition of seasonings.

Veggie burgers are sometimes plain, sometimes spiced and much like an actual beef burger, can be dressed-up a variety of different ways. Veggies are versatile, but you’re going to want a beer that doesn’t overpower the mild earthiness of them.

Brews of choice: Pilsners, Helles Lagers, Witbiers, Belgians, American Pale Ales, Hefeweizens.

All of these compliment the mildness of the veggies. If you’re grilling stronger flavored veggies such as mushrooms and onions, or a veggie burger with all the fixins’, American Pale Ales are an even better accompaniment.

Brew to try: Saranac Pale Ale by Saranac Brewing/ F.X. Matt Brewing Company (Utica, NY), 5.5% ABV; this classic American Pale Ale is a go-to for summer alone, but pairing it with your veggies, especially your stronger flavored ones, is even better. Malty, hoppy, and crisp with a balanced medium body.

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Lunch with Julie Briggs June is here. Summer is on and its a beautiful day in Syracuse. By now, the city is bustling with music – and music agendas achieve their full-swing of momentum. And on this beautiful sunny day in our cool city, I find myself across the table from Julie Binggs —one of Central NY’s foremost perpetuators of the music scene— for a bit of lunch and some chit-chat about the state of affairs in CNY music.

We’ll start by saying that Julie is busy. Busy as a marketeer and busy with making music go. She’s decidedly positive about the quality of music in Syracuse. I can see that she’s been part of BluesFest, concerts that introduce new original talent, a tribute or two (we had a long talk about tribute shows … ) and of course club and event bookings.

And, while I’ve chatted briefly with Julie online a time or two, seeing her at shows, we’ve never really had enough of a chat to say we know one another.

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Chuck Schiele: While I do not know you as a musician, you strike me as quite a perpetuator of the scene. Please tell us, generally, about your place in the Syracuse music scene.

Julie Briggs: Joanna Jewett and I are partners in Red Shoes Black Bag Productions, a company that specializes in musical events that benefit not-for-profit organizations. We produce 4-6 shows a year. I help my friend Stacey Waterman of DMR Booking with some of her projects, I have been involved in the planning committees for things like the NY State Blues Festival and the SAMMYS. And I have booked bands for local bar/restaurants.

The Listening Room at 443, which is a new venue with a similar vibe to the Listening Room Acoustic Music Series from 2014 I’m also in the planning stages of opening a new live music venue. I get a lot of joy out of creating cool events and making sure that everyone from the artists to the guests have a really positive experience.

CS: Please share with us about some of the shows you throw.

JB: Red Shoes Black Bag has a roster of events ranging from intimate listening room type shows to 600 people dancing their butts off at the Palace Theater. We tend to focus on female performers because we like creating opportunities for women and really shining a light on all the talent we have in CNY. Plus, the charity component for our continued on pg 10

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Lunch with Julie Briggs continued from pg 7 bigger shows gives back to the community in a really fun way.

CS: From your perspective, characterize your impression of the Syracuse sound.

JB: I think the beauty of the “Syracuse sound” is its diversity. There was a point when we were probably best known as a blues town, but it’s not true anymore. We have bands gigging regularly playing everything from reggae to jazz to rock to country to blues and everything in between.

CS: Who’s hot?

JB: Me. … mid-life hot flashes are no joke.

CS: A music scene is one-part music makers and one-part music appreciators. What have you learned or observed from Syracuse music audiences?

JB: We have a lot of devoted live music supporters in Syracuse. The challenge is encouraging people to check out bands they’ve never seen and being open to songs they haven’t heard. I think we’re all guilty of focusing on our favorite local acts sometimes. But, if you grab a friend and check out a band you’ve never seen before, you might discover a new favorite. Cover acts always seem to be an easier sell with audiences, but it’s important to turn people on to the artist’s original work too. Every “cover song” was once someone’s original, right? I don’t think it’s an issue unique to Syracuse, though.

CS: What would you tell a new musician getting into the biz?

JB: Creating decent marketing materials and learning the basics of social media is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Obviously you need to constantly hone your musical skills. But, you can be the best musician around, and if you’re not connecting with your fans and making it easy to promote your shows, you’re really limiting your exposure.

I’m sometimes on the promoting end of shows I didn’t book and it’s super-frustrating to try and market a band or singer who doesn’t have an online presence. It’s sheer laziness, because we have more free and cheap tools at our disposal than ever before.

I’m trying to upVoted Best Take-Out Restaurant 11 years in a row! Sometimes date a website and all I can find is the singer’s personal Julie Briggs and Joanna Jewett from Red Shoes Facebook page … AND he Black Bag Productions shares it with his girlfriend.

Really dude? Aside from the obvious question (which one of you cheated?), it costs nothing to set up a business page with a little blurb about who you are and what kind of music you perform. Have a friend snap a few decent promo photos – (because I can’t post the one of you and your dog/kid/gf) and you’re good to go. Websites are cheap and easier than ever to design, even for a novice.

We Love Our Instagram is huge, free and Friends! not hard to master. You can We Feed Them even go old-school and Tasty Food! drop off a few flyers.

CS: What are some of the highlights in your music promoting life?

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Dining Out

by Kerilyn E. Micale

The Loft at Vesper Hills Golf Club Picture this: you are driving through the scenic hills and crystal lakes of southern Onondaga County when you happen upon a perfectly manicured golf course. You stop into the clubhouse and find a bustling restaurant. You are seated outside on a large deck overlooking the greens. Between the emerald hills and shimmering lake you can’t help but be overwhelmed by the natural beauty this location has to offer. You are then given exemplary service by the friendly staff. The sun is setting and painting the sky with tones of blue, purple, pink, yellow, and orange. Your meal arrives and the presentation is so beautiful that it rivals the scenery. You take a bite and realize that it is even more delicious than the presentation lead you to believe. Doesn’t this sound like something from a dream? It’s not a dream; it’s simply a description of dinner at The Loft at Vesper Hills Golf Club. You too can visit this little ‘slice’ of heaven this summer. The Loft at Vesper Hills is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

They are located at 4291 Octagon Road in Tully.

If you haven’t been to Vesper Hills in the last few years, I highly recommend you treat yourself to this experience! This is their 6th season under the ownership of Mark and Suzanne Drumm. Throughout this time they have worked tirelessly to complete much needed renovations to this majestic golf course, including completely overhauling the greens, the parking lot, the club house, the pro shop, and the restaurant, The Loft.

Owning a construction company, Drumm Construction, made the Drumm’s the perfect people to restore this property that had been well loved but previously neglected. Mark Drumm started this project because he wanted to give back to Tully, the community that he and his family have been a part of for seven generations.

He wanted to give people a place where they could enjoy their leisure time golfing, dining, and hosting important events. Vesper Hills Golf Club has two great golfing specials that they offer to give back to the community. The first is that on weekdays seniors can golf, rent a cart and have a hot dog and a drink for only $25. The second is Military Mondays, so every Monday veterans can golf for free!

The renovations, although still constantly improving, have been a complete success; one might say nothing short of a ‘hole in one!’ They have even added an island green at hole 8. They are proud to announce that they have been rated the sixth best public golf course in Central New York and among the top 5 best golf courses in the Finger Lakes.

Vesper Hills Golf Club proudly hosted the 2018 Empire State Warm bread and Olive Oil dip to begin with!

Senior Games. They are happy to announce that they will be

hosting other golfing events this summer including the SDGA Two-man scramble on July 29th and the first round of the Apogee Investments Senior Amateur Championship on August 6th. They are also hosting a Swing Sisters Clinic for lady golfers on August 5th, for more information on this head to CNY.PGA.Com. Not only is the golfing great but the dining at the Loft at Vesper Hills Golf Club is really spectacular. You can expect to find creative and innovative cuisine and a relaxed and rustic area. You can’t beat the great food and the icing on the cake is the beautiful view overlooking Otisco Lake. They have been voted one of the Top 17 Al Fresco dining spots continued on pg 14

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Lunch with Julie Briggs continued from pg 10 entire performance. I thought, man … THIS is what it’s about! That series directly led to my current project, The Listening Room at 443, which is a new venue with a similar vibe.

The other highlight would probably be working on the New York State Blues Festival board of directors. In my first year we experimented with making it a ticketed event. Not only was it wildly unpopular, the weather was a complete washout and the festival lost a spectacular amount of money. But, I was also involved with the group that resuscitated the fest.

We brought in Eric McElveen from Sterling Stage as the festival director and began making smarter decisions aimed at getting more bodies into Clinton Square. It was a tiny group of dedicated people doing an absolutely insane amount of work, but it paid off. I’m no longer involved, but I’m super-proud that this long time Syracuse tradition has not only survived, it’s bigger and better than ever.

CS: Any noteworthy, shareable funny episodes?

JB: I used to joke that if I ever wrote a book I would call it, “Jefferson Airplane Stole my Coffee Maker” … and I’ll leave it at that.

CS: Is there anything you would like to see happen or wish for regarding our scene?

JB: We have a really creative and diverse music scene happening right now, which is awesome. I think the challenge is two-fold: Creating shows that are financially viable. Syracuse music fans have gotten used to live music being “free”, which is unfortunate JULY 14th & 15th / Sat. 11AM - 5PM / Sun. Noon - 5PM because it makes it more and more difficult for venues to offer it. ASCAP and BMI fees are no joke and musicians deserve to be paid for their hard work. I think Funk n’ Waffles has made great strides in that department by regularly presenting shows with a cover charge.

Live music is worth paying for.

I would love to see more early shows. Syracuse has tons of music fans who are over 40 and we all have jobs, kids and lots of responsibilities. The days of being able to head out for a show that starts at 9 or 10pm are long gone, but 6-9pm on weekday – that’s totally doable. And it’s not just the older crowd – if you’re a college kid with early classes or someone who likes to get up in the morning to run or work out, an early start time makes a lot more sense. You shouldn’t have to stay up past your bedtime to catch great live music.

CS: What’s coming up regarding your involvements?

JB: Right now my main focus is launching a new business venture – The Listening Room at 443. By day it will be a funky, comfortable coffee lounge with a killer soundtrack. In the evening the bar will be open for scheduled events only, primarily regional acoustic acts.

We’re also working on a few other community-oriented program ideas, and the space will be available for rent on nights we don’t have one of our own events. The venue is located at 443 Burnet Ave, which is around the corner from Laci’s Tapas Bar in the Hawley Green area. -It’s in the old Mrs. O’Leary’s/OPL spot.

Aside from the Listening Room, Red Shoes Black Bag has a full slate of shows on the calendar: In the fall we’ve got Idols & Icons, Babylon Sisters and Ladies Night, there will be a holiday fundraiser around Christmas, and in the spring we’re doing the Disco Ball and A L S O F E AT U R I N G : Ruby Throated Sparrow.

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TRACTOR RIDES NEW MIX OF FLAVORFUL CIDERS & MORE JB: You can find the Listening Room at 443 on Facebook and Instagram or www.ListeningRoom443.com. Red Shoes Black Bag is on Facebook and Instagram and our home base is www.RedShoesBlackBag.com.

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Middle Eastern Festival to Unveil Brand New Historically-Rich Flavors

By Debra George If your palate is particular and you delight in digesting stories about food origins, then come for an exciting expedition in awesome eats with flavorings that span centuries — all to be found at this year’s Middle Eastern Festival at St. Elias Church this July 12-15.

Making its groundbreaking debut at the event, dessert devotees will be in seventh heaven when they discover the divine “Arabic Pistachio Ice Cream.” St. Elias Church’s Middle Eastern Festival Chair Ramzi Khairallah has partnered with Gannon’s Isle, Syracuse’s favorite homemade ice cream shop, to co-create “Arabic Pistachio Ice Cream”. Unlike regular pistachio ice cream, this sweet creamy cool sensation boasts of the exclusive enhancements of rose water and orange blossom. While brand new to the American palate, these traditional Arabic flavorings have been relished for centuries —in fact, the very concept of ice cream itself is rooted in the history of the Middle East. The Persian Empire is credited with having invented the idea for ice cream then later revolutionizing it. The word “sorbet,” which first appeared in the English language in the 17th century, is derived Partnering with Gannon’s Isle, the Middle from the Arabic Eastern Festival proudly brings you Arabic word “sharbat” Pistachio Ice Cream to delight the which means taste buds fragrant mashed fruit drink. Sorbet began as a sweet drink, traditionally prepared with fruit, flower petals and sometimes wine or liquor which, as cooling methods eventually became available, turned into a frozen dessert. This refreshment’s storied history in the Middle East reflects that it was considered a delicacy that was largely limited to and exclusively enjoyed by the Ottoman elite, who came to power in the 14th century and reigned across the entire region until 1918.

This year’s Festival bar menu raises the bar with more selections, inviting wine enthusiasts to explore Lebanon’s selections of Ksara and Massaya vineyards. Although winemaking is believed to have originated in the Middle East with the Phoenicians during Old Testament times (mentioned multiple times in scripture), the Phoenicians went on to become the masters to supply the Roman Empire. It was after the Ottoman Empire’s rise to power that almost all winemaking was outlawed. But the industry made a comeback in 1857 when Jesuit monks in the Bekaa Valley were given continued on pg 16

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The Loft at Vesper Hills Golf Club continued from pg 11 in the area for two years in a row! The chefs really take pride in their use of fresh ingredients artfully crafted to create dishes that are delicious, unexpected, inventive, and beautiful! I can’t help but point out that I’ve never seen Yak on a menu anywhere else in town! The yaks are farm raised in Tully and the meat is high in protein, low in fat, and tastes incredible!

We went to The Loft on a warm and sunny Friday evening. The drive was an absolute delight and reminded us of all of the natural beauty Central New York has to offer. We were quickly seated at a table for two on the deck overlooking the golf course and Otisco Lake. The view was nothing short of breathtaking! We began our meal with the warm bread and olive oil dip that was provided by our friendly server. There were so many things on the menu that looked absolutely mouth watering. We really liked that in addition to the menu there was a weekly specials menu to choose from. This menu changes weekly to reflect the fresh ingredients available and the innovative ideas of the chefs! For our appetizers we tried the Rhode Island Calamari, a delightful portion of calamari fried crisp and tossed with cherry

Piquant Walleye, topped with the Loft’s own Union Oyster House crumb topping, Applewood Smoked Bacon, relish, onion and a lemon Aioli.

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Business of Interest

by NANCY ROBERTS

Pasta’s Pub & Pizzeria Pasta’s Pub & Pizzeria 1 Village Blvd N. Baldwinsville NY 13027 Phone: 315.638.1362 I’m always happy when I hear a business owner tell me – with a smile – “We work right next to our employees.”

It tells me one or both of two very important things: first, that they’re invested Pasta’s is jointly owned by Mike Tanzella (left) and Chris Bandera (right) enough to get right into the day to day effort of making their business a success.

Second, that they most likely enjoy what they do, and for certain types of businessBut before we send you off for something delicious to eat, a little more about es, that can make all the difference in what I, as a customer, will experience.

Pasta’s!

There are few businesses for which that is more true than for a restaurant – espeOne thing we noted immediately was that the place was built to accommodate cially one that features entertainment. whatever you were looking for, and partner Chris Bandera Pasta’s On the assured us we were correct.

Green is jointly Enter and turn left, up the stairs, and you’re in the main owned by Chris bar – including the “SU Loft,” all decked out in Orange and Bandera and Mike Blue and made just for enjoying an Orange game on one of Tanzella, and the literally view-one-from-anywhere big screen TVs. while it caters to 16 taps of domestic and craft beers complement the the golf course it scene, with your choice of high top or regular tables, as well borders (Foxfire in as plenty of room to move around and mingle.

Baldwinsville), it is Turn right when you enter, and you’ll be in an over-flow much more than area —but keep on moving back beyond a handy room a nice place to divider (so a smaller or a larger group can be handled with break after the 9th equal ease) and you’ll discover a large catering area that can hole, or refresh accommodate 170 people for weddings, retirement parties, after 18! showers— whatever your event may be. “We have golf banThe restaurant quets,” Bandera told us, “and we also specialize in corporate itself has been around for a continued on pg 18 longer period, but Your view from the SU loft overlooking the main bar which is Bandera and Tanstocked with 16 taps of domestic and craft beers and more zella decided to partner in Pasta’s about 7 years ago, after having worked together in catering. When the business became available, they jumped in with what is clearly a shared enthusiasm and energy, and hands-on work ethic.

Pasta’s is, as its name implies, a Pizzeria and a Pub. In fact, two of its most popular dishes are associated with a pizzeria (that would be the “BIG” pizza, at a whopping 24”) and their “End-Loaded Sandwich,” made with a half loaf of Di Lauro’s Italian Outside bar on the patio area bread, hollowed out and stuffed with your choice of delicious filling – truly a “sangweech,” as the menu tells us!

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permission to make wine for Christian religious ceremonies —Ksara winery was born.

Bekaa’s unique wine taste is in part due to 300 days of sunshine. In 1898, underground tunnels beneath the vineyard were discovered, dating back to the Roman period and now used for storage. In 1973, the monks sold Ksara to local businessmen. As the oldest and most popular winery in Lebanon, Ksara debuted in Syracuse at St. Elias’ 2016 Middle Eastern Festival and will again be served this year. Also available will This year’s Festival bar menu raises the bar with more selections, inviting be one of Lebanon’s newest wine enthusiasts to explore Lebanon’s selections of Ksara and Massaya wineries, Massaya, which offers vineyards. a modern French-style high-altitude method of growing native grapes with a distinct fruit taste.

Cravers of craft beer will be all about Almaza, Lebanon’s #1 beer and one of Lebanon’s oldest breweries with its founding dating back to 1933.

Other taste attractions include the addictive game-changing garlic spread/dip guaranteed to give gusto to any anything it comes into contact with. As a spread, this healthy condiment is used in sandwiches. As a dip it is served as an accompaniment with fries, chicken or other meat dishes. Either way, its character of a special signature taste is one that Syracusans can only experience at the Middle Eastern Festival. Other highlights include carefully selected ingredients such as the best quality beef tenderloin (filet) for shish kebab and certified angus sirloin steak for the shawarma.

The Festival features the locally grown tie-in with wild grape leaves harvested from right here in Syracuse, supplying the main component for the Festival’s traditional dish of the lemony stuffed Grape Leaves.

The Festival also serves a style of the currently popular food fusion with its Arabic sandwiches presented panini-style. Inspired by Italian culture and blending in Arabic ingredients, this special combination is a big hit across today’s Levant.

From the trendy to the traditional, the Middle Eastern Festival has all the Arabic food favorites along with live music, dance, and souvenirs from the souk marketplace.

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Pasta’s Pub and Pizzeria continued from pg 15

events and training, along with school sports banquets.”

Sports is certainly a theme, and if you continue on downstairs, you’ll discover the Golf Den area, with its own kitchen and full bar area including 10 taps and a quick menu – conveniently located as you pass from the end of the 9th hole and head into the 10th on the Foxfire course.

But you still haven’t seen it all! Now head back up and to the back, and you’ll find the deck area, overlooking a beautiful golf course vista, with a huge bar/dance/dine area for those summer Thursday “Party on the Patio” nights!

“We have our regular Thursday party night,” says Bandera, “but we might have music on a Friday or a Saturday, as well.” Scanning the list of upcoming bands, it was obviously a lineup chosen with care and a flair for musical variety.

And the music continues all year long, taking it indoors in the colder Pasta’s can accomodate 170 people in the large catering months. And area for weddings, retirement parties, showers, Bandera added whatever your occasion may be. that even with

The patio and deck area where the Thursday Party on the Patio takes place

the large bands, there’s no cover.

With a full pub and pizza menu, featuring all your favorites at reasonable prices, a wide range of drinks and brews, and an emphasis on sports (Syracuse is a sports loving town!) when it’s game (or NASCAR) night of just about any kind, and Pasta’s has a great recipe for a relaxed, fun, and entertaining lunch, dinner, or night out for music, mingling, and getting together with friends.

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My Mind To Yours

by DEBRA MERRYWEATHER

Speaking of Boundaries Jared Diamond, in his book, Guns, Germs, and Steel – The Fates of Human Societies, recounts a 1972 conversation with a New Guinean tribal leader, Yali. Yali asked Diamond why Yali’s people had so little “cargo.” Yali defined “cargo” as all the goods and tools brought to New Guinea first by European colonists, and later, by modern day visitors such as Diamond who arrived on the island with trunk loads of First World technology. In 1972, New Guineans still lived without the stuff of industrialization.

Jared Diamond wrote his book in answer to Yali’s question.

Map #1 in “Sapiens,” Yuval Noah Harari’s long view of human evolutionary history, suggests that between forty-five and one hundred thousand years ago, homo sapiens moved northwest from eastern Africa, meeting, fighting, and combining DNA with the Neanderthals of Europe along with other human species elsewhere, eventually populating the world with what led to the current version of us.

And we’re still changing.

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A recent NY Times article, “The Bacteria Babies Need,” concludes, “The industrialization of our food supply is changing us from the inside out,” and that the intestinal tracts of 9 out of 10 American babies lack B. infantis, a beneficial bacterium which overwhelms the dangerous strains of bacteria that lead to chronic gut inflammation and illness.

Scientists believe B. infantis is present in infants born and breastfed in undeveloped nations.

According to the New York Times piece, B. infantis has gone missing from the US microbiome because of the long-term use of infant formula. Commercial formula does not contain oligosaccharides, complex carbohydrates found in human breast milk. Oligosaccharides, undigestible by babies, seem designed to feed B. infantis. Once fed by the oligosaccharides in a mother’s milk, B. infantis multiplies, spreads and protects the newborn’s digestive tract.

Researchers believe B. infantis prevents colic, asthma and food allergies. Our digestive tract is the primary location of serotonin, a neurotransmitter heavily involved in emotional self-regulation and homeostasis.

I have read that the appendix, long thought to be a useless vestigial organ, stores gut bacteria for use when the body needs it, including just after birth and then continually for continued on pg 21

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Boho Beach Style Summer is defined by sun, sand and the water. People typically focus on their swimsuits and throw on a t-shirt and a pair of shorts on top and their outfit is brought down a level.

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We can start with the basics: a tunic/kimono dress. An oversized poncho in a light shade or a shift/flowy dress lets the breeze right in, keeping you cool. The light shades are good to look for when shopping for oversized clothes, especially with the beach, in order not to drown you in the fabric and to avoid the ruthless sun. Light shades let the light shine through while complementing a nice tan. A yellow brings a happy aura around you while a light pink compliments your skin tone. For those who like to have less fabric, shift dresses are ideal; the shift style still allows for a chill vibe

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Speaking of Boundaries continued from pg 19 life when digestive illnesses deplete the resident supply.

Very likely the neurotransmitter serotonin signals a baby to cry when that baby feels hungry. Then, the infant’s sucking during breastfeeding stimulates peristaltic micromovements that trigger the appendix to release initial supplies of good bacteria into that baby’s lower gut. While our own internal physiology is invisible to our own eyes, all of us and the world in which we live are 100% energy. Energy moves.

Further, but not finally, direct physical contact between mother and newborn during and following birth is another way in which good bacteria kickstarts both immunity sharing and emotional bonding between mother and child.

Microbiota grows in community. There is evidence that just like the animals we think we are not, human beings sense friendliness and safety through the microbiome and neurotransmitters surrounding us. While the term “bacteria” still has bad connotations, it’s now widely accepted that overuse of anti-biotics has wiped out much good bacteria.

Bacteria preceded all other life on earth.

Human beings, bacteria and cultures have traveled and evolved together through time, not always getting along and often trying to wipe each other out.

Many self-help and popular psychology books suggest healthy personal boundaries prevent interpersonal violence. Healthy boundaries involve healthy mind body connections. Mountain ranges, rivers and oceans are not the boundaries they used to be. Technology has allowed unpredictable ideas, people and bacteria to travel quickly.

We learn as we go.

My health issues lead me to consume and digest as much information as I can on nutrition and well-being. A 2013 study published by the National Institute of Health links the rise in Celiac diagnoses to use of the herbicide glyphosate, which in low doses, is used to ripen sugar cane. Gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease can cause skin rashes, anemia, depression, reproductive problems and digestive ills. Celiac Disease involves vitamin malabsorption. Malabsorption for any reason is unhealthy. Speaking for myself, a lot of the gluten I used to consume came surrounded by sugar and dough. Sugar itself can be problematic.

Once gluten free, I still found myself on the operating table because scar tissue from a previous surgery was strangling my digestive tract including my apparently – not – vestigial appendix. While hospitalized, I requested acidophilus to offset the effects of the anti-biotics I was taking and today, I continue to take pro-biotics. While many over the counter pro-biotics include B. infantis, I wonder, in the absence of oligosaccharides, does the B. infantis consumed by probiotic consumers simply pass on through without multiplying and helping? So far, oligosaccharides don’t come in supplements and if they did, we could not digest them. Nature designed oligosaccharides for B. infantis.

Some moralistic types suggest that good health is always a matter of healthy lifestyle. Our lives are kickstarted in cultures, civilizations and situations governed by thinking that didn’t, couldn’t or wouldn’t think holistically. Compartmentalized judgements and observations devalue humanity’s natural processes, most of which are internal and invisible.

This leaves many people struggling to get and stay healthy while dealing with biological baggage and emotional scar tissue resulting from some system’s past mistakes.

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Phillip (Rhys) and Elizabeth (Russell) Jennings seemed to have it all. Living with their teenage children Paige (Holly Taylor) and Henry (Keidrich Sellati) they owned a travel agency, and hosted dinner parties. They became particularly close to their new neighbor Stan Beeman (Noah Emmerich,) who just so happened to be an counter-intelligence FBI agent. In their private lives, however, they were working with Russian government to help win the cold war. Unbeknownst to their children and friends, they would don disguises, build relationships with people of value, and murder anyone who stood in their way. Ruthless and cun-

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The first 3 seasons or so, while undeniably exhilarating and entertaining, had large doses of gratuitous sex and violence that were distracting. Like previous FX dramas, THE AMERICANS pushed the envelope and tested the boundaries of decency, much like THE SHIELD and SONS OF ANARCHY did during their runs. Many of these sequences enhanced the story and character development, and the savage brutality of these moments were meant to illicit strong reactions from the viewer.

Admittedly, however, some of them (a man burning alive while trapped within the confines of a tire, for example) were a bit too over the top. They teetered on the edge of horror and comedy, and deterred, rather than advanced, the quality of the program. From season 4 on, however, these moments grew far less frequent, so when they did arrive, they were far more impactful. They were no longer an expected inevitability, but instead became sudden surprises that would take your breath away. It was at this point that THE AMERICANS went from really good, to absolutely brilliant. Focusing heavily on storytelling and character development, it allowed its continued on pg 24

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Far too often, there are great series’ that produce subpar finales that can’t measure up to the exceptional content that lead up to the farewell. Thankfully, like BREAKING BAD, THE AMERICANS avoided this hollow and unceremonious fate. While I’m sure that there are those who would have liked to have seen more WELCOME fireworks in the waning minutes, I think the dramatic, understated climax was a justifiable and appropriate ending. It perfectly encapsulated the tone of the Call ahead last few seasons, and supplied the audifor ence with closure on a number imporMONDAY - THURSDAY 4-6 PM • (DINE-IN ONLY) Take-Out tant plotlines and character arcs, while leaving others opened to interpretation and mystery. Like the series as a whole, it was complex and multi-faceted, proRt. 11 LaFayette • 315.677.3986 viding subtle thrills while increasingly $ 99 ratcheting up the underlying tension.

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Guard Yourself Against the Gardasil Vaccine I focus my practice on diet, exercise, sleep and stress but as an doctor I have given out my share and then some of injections including immunizations. It all started to go off the rails for me when my hospital suspended me for not getting the flu shot. Then I discovered that they give babies on the first day of their lives a shot to protect them from Hepatitis B. Now you know you get Hep B from dirty needles and unprotected sex. The shot only protects for 10 years at the maximum so it will have long worn off well before the child is actually engaging in dangerous activities. I am told the shot is given early to make sure the child is protected in case the mother had Hep B. That sounds quite reasonable except that virtually all mothers are checked during their pregnancy for Hepatitis B. If the mother is Hep B negative the child has virtually no risk –so why is every baby given this shot?

Well, the investigations continued from there and I turned the all seeing eye of Sauron on the vaccines available for treating Human Papillomavirus … referred to as HPV. There are over 100 strains of this virus and some of the strains are associated with warts, cervical and anal cancer. There are three vaccines out there … Gardasil, Gardasil 9 and Cervarix.

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The facts are that, according to the experts, that most of us will acquire these viruses and clear them naturally. If certain strains persist too long they can stimulate changes that result in cervical and anal cancer and warts. Only a few of the strains are known to cause cancer and the vaccines don’t contain all those strains. Of course these viruses are not the only risk factor for cervical cancer … co-infections, age, number of pregnancies, use of birth control pills, smoking, etc. are all risk factors for cervical cancer and at least a third of cervical cancers are not associated with the viruses.

HPV Strain Now 4,000 deaths a year occur from cervical cancer. This is no joke. But you have to put it in perspective … roughly 60,000 deaths a year in women from lung cancer and 40,000 deaths a year in women from breast cancer. We have cut the rate of death from cervical cancer in half … not from the vaccine but from pap smears. And guess what? … even if you get the vaccine you still have to go for regular pap smears so what’s the point of getting the shot?

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to treat of 1. Every person you treat benefits. That’s great and thats rare. Experts say that if the NNT is greater than 40 it’s probably not a great intervention. Another example is using cholesterol drugs … statins … to prevent heart attacks. In primary prevention the NNT for statins is at least 250. That means 249 people will take a statin and get no benefit and still be exposed to risks and side effects for one person to not have a heart attack.

Not a good NNT at all and one of the reasons I don’t routinely recommend drugs for high cholesterol unless you have already had a heart attack or stroke. Now the NNT for the HPV vaccines are greater than 1,000!!! Way more than 1,000 women have to get the shot for possibly one women to not get cancer. Not great odds even in Vegas.

Ok … so efficacy is questionable … at least we can be assured its a safe shot. I mean its safety and efficacy that are the watchwords for all vaccines aren’t they? Well, hold on Hamilton because safety with this vaccine is a real issue. First off it uses a high dose of Aluminum. Aluminum is toxic to the brain, the bones and the kidneys. The FDA states the the maximum parenteral dose allowed for aluminum in a day is 25 mcg. Each shot of Gardasil contains 500 mcg of aluminum. Thats 20 times the daily recommended amount.

How is that appropriate? Did I mention the well documented fact that if a women is already infected with one of the strains found in the vaccine that it can make the infec-

We are immunizing 4 million girls a year with a vaccine that protects only against ½ the strains for perhaps a period of as little as 2 years against a cancer they are not likely to get for 20 years! tion worse and accelerate cancerous and warty changes? Don’t forget the polystyrene 80 and the borate that’s in the vial. Just ask your doctor next time you decide to get a shot … Can he or she name three ingredients in the vial? I know I couldn’t until I started studying these things.

Next let’s looks at the reported trouble with the vaccines. According to the National Vaccine Information Center by 2015 there were over 35,000 reports of adverse events from these vaccines including over 200 deaths.

There have been reports of all sorts of serious side effects included Guillain-Barre syndrome, transverse myelitis, motor neuron disease, venous thromboembolic events and fainting … which is very common with this vaccine.

Lets looks internationally … India has a huge problem with cervical cancer … It’s a major killer there … because they don’t have a Pap smear program … they have decided NOT to routinely use the vaccines due to side effects. Japan is another developed country with a long history of vaccination use. Their use of these vaccines has plummeted from over 70 percent to less than 5 percent. Must be some reason for that.

Finally and what disturbs me as much as anything is the attempt to make these vaccines mandatory. Why is our government so adamant about insisting we get these injections? Whatever happened to free choice. If vaccination is really effective the only person who can be hurt by not vaccinating myself is myself. I am free to smoke myself to death. I am free to drink myself to death but I am not free to get anal warts if I want to run that risk? Something doesn’t make sense here and until it does we should treat and immunize lightly. This is the land of Freedom and we should guard those freedoms well.

There are many more vaccines of questionable benefit coming down the pike … Fine for you if you make an informed choice … not fine if some unknown committee decides all Americans should be forced to take a shot to work or attend school etc.

Of course you should not make decisions about your health from some article you read in the paper no matter how compelling. You must do your our research … after all it’s YOUR health and YOU are in charge of it. I think you will find your discussion about vaccines with your health care provider to be a very interesting one. I don’t personally know any Doctors who have done any vaccine research at all but I don’t get out much.

Hopefully your physician is up for a reasonable and reasoned conversation about what’s being jabbed in your arm!

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In Haire-Sargeant’s book, the notion is: what if Heathcliff and Cathy were real people, and Charlotte Bronte learned about them from a letter, rather than sharing their story with Emily, who then makes them up out of an imagination born on the moorlands and nurtured on childhood stories?

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July 7th & 21st In the original book, “Wuthering Heights,” the two main things we don’t know are: August 4th whose child is Heathcliff, and, where did he go and what did he do to become a rich “gentleman” while he was away? at Moose I suppose most readers of the book ponder the same questions, though only in Mountain Hastings, NY Speedway passing. Here, they are the key element of the writer’s intriguing “what if” tale.

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T-R-U-M-P PREFACE: The President of the United States of America did, in the cruelest fashion, hold children hostage for the specific purpose of blackmailing Democrats to vote his way. To color it any other way is a monstrous avoidance of reality and truth. Ripping the hearts out of kids to influence adults. We have a President without compassion. The only emotion that supports his actions is ego. He matters.

People do not. He does not represent our Founders. We are Americans. -Operating like Germany, 1933. It is time his following realized that he is not the change they bargained for. How many lies are you willing accept? How much truth will you hide from? How much pathetic disgrace must your Country endure?

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No matter how this turns out the glare of this process should not foreshadow that we have an autocratic president that has brought out the worst of who we are. A President who caters to billionaires and whose policies are binding our path to the third word. A President that degrades the very institutions that restrain power and protect the people and their will. A President that uses children to blackmail opposition for his way. A President that listens to Stephen Miller. We should also not forget that prior to Trump, the 544 (The House Senate and the Supreme Court) behaved far worse, causing more harm than he ever will by decimating the Middle Class and the American Dream. Without Trump they ruined the American dream and American futures. They sold us out to big money, sent our work to other lands, obeyed the will of wealth and disregarded the people’s well-being.

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status quo. If Democrats don’t recognize this and develop a roadmap of impressive unique and patriotic change they will fail. There is only one issue that does all of this.

That is to remove the destructive influence of our Campaign Finance system and develop public financing. This will forge a path for the best that humans can be to run the country. An example is the current iconically cowardly Republican Congress afraid to go against Trump, even to save kids, for fear of losing re-election money. Google the influence of money in elections. The damage is endless and far beyond disgusting and prevails because money wants this land to protect them. And the rest, very literally and provenly do not matter. The previous three sentences describe the decimating of America as intended by our Founders. Let’s stop and think about that for a moment.

Donald Trump is the final product of a purchased government. Deceit and greed became the rule rather than fair hard work moving America forward. Trump’s success is an ominous warning for a people reaching away from all they know. A people reaching away from decades of costly gridlock and systemic failure for anything that provides hope. A people reaching away from a failed collective leadership that literally watched and self-served as 10’s of millions of jobs left the land and sheer greed paved the road for 1% of Americans to amass 90% of the Country’s bounty. A people realizing no one was protecting them. All of this as the silence of the press was nuclear and the words “Free Press” became synonymous with the ideals of a few Media Moguls. Evolve can be such a nasty word. Often slow and cunning with shocking finality. Have we evolved full circle?

Trump is a symbol of failed Governing. The question is: “When we wake up to what really has happened, will we stop wealth from buying our leadership, or will we continue to devolve into violent chaos?”

The grumbling you hear is coming from the graves of our Founding Fathers as Trump bashes the institutions that protect us from Dictators. His autocratic, appointed, deathly afraid entourage of rigid followers adhere to his slightest whim. They obsequiously and disgustingly praise him, a behavior he demands. Failure to kiss the ring carries swift and un-American banishment followed by perpetual degradation. There are 44 Cabinet members. I cannot imagine how such low quality exists among so many that are successful. Make sure you have not eaten for a while. Go to “You Tube.” Search “Trump Invites His Employees to Praise Him During Cabinet Meeting.” It is reminiscent of Stalin, Hitler, Hussein and Kim Jong Un. Yet it is an American cabinet meeting.

Today one percent have the bounty of most of our Middle Class. They have reduced the “American Dream” to historical rhetoric. They have the money that would have provided opportunity and education for the poor. They have the money that should have gone to infrastructure. The warnings against monopolies and huge trusts usurping power by Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt have been ignored. These multi-Billionaires now exist with money bins that shame Scrooge McDuck. Bill Gates alone has 436 billion.

The Walton’s 148 Billion. Intentionally or otherwise they got there ignoring the rest of us. Each did not regard the decimation of wages and small businesses and ruined lives they left behind. Each became a mega-giant and ate up small business. Each along with elected leaders watched as Manufacturers moved overseas and then supplied the MegaGiants with products. This was a circle of destruction that ate our Middle Class, caused endless poor and made a joke out of equality and compassion for our people.

To those who are not with me yet, clarity should come when you ask yourself: Who do you think is in charge? 545 ingenious billionaires, among the smartest people in the world … or 535 obsequious, low character politicians with low leadership skills that sell our well-being, that demonstrate by deed low quality and low integrity, that can’t get anything done, and are systemically forced to work as wimps? Do the math. Believe me wealth did some time ago.

The rich are mighty now. Control is no longer a goal, it is a maintenance issue. The purchased Government will continue to serve as their cover to appease. Remember, Constitutional intent did not get them where they are. They are the ones that bought Congress to stop opposition as they sent your work overseas. That is the problem when your system allows complete and thorough unchecked greed to thrive by buying the influence of those that should regulate them. First they turn “regulate” into a dirty freedom sucking word so they may be free to take it all. Then they take. Unimpeded and with heartless greed. Devoid of Founding Spirit.

Though intent was clear our Constitution was written without a description of intent.

There was also no adhering direction. In any human environment without clear enforceable rules, greed and evil will always intrude and prevail. The prime purpose of rules continued on pg 42

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Enjoy Summer While Staying Fit Summer is here, finally! The season is in full-swing and so are barbecues, ice cream stands, and frozen cocktails. If you feel like you’re falling off the wagon, you’re not alone.

This is the time of year that we all kick off our shoes, loosen our belts and live a little! You don’t have to apologize. You can enjoy everything summer has to offer without completely sabotaging all of your hard work.

So, go ahead! Have that ice cream cone. Here are a few tips on how to enjoy summer while staying fit.

Exercise in the Morning

Finding the time to workout in the summer can be tricky. Especially when you have graduation parties, weddings, barbecues and family trips planned every weekend. When you put your workout off for later in the day, it’s less likely to happen. You can have results or excuses. Not both. So, just get it done. Set your alarm for an hour earlier and go for a run, lift some weights, or take a group fitness class at the gym. Not only will you feel good about getting it done, but it will free up the rest of your day, rev up your metabolism and get those happy endorphins flowing.

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No matter what time of year it is, packing a healthy lunch is always a good idea. When you leave this simple task undone, it can leave you hungry and making all the wrong food choices. You never want to order lunch on an empty stomach and you certainly don’t want to be reaching for junk! Try making this Chickpea, Avocado and Feta Salad. It’s full of seasonal produce, doesn’t require you to cook a thing and comes together in 15 minutes flat.

Ingredients: 1 can or 19 oz. chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ english cucumber (chopped) 4 green onions (diced) ¼ cup parsley (finely diced) 1 avocado (peeled and diced) 1 lime (juiced) ¼ cup feta or goat cheese (crumbled) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil sea salt and black pepper (to taste) Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and toss.

Divide into bowls and enjoy.

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Infuse That Sparkling Water

Stay away from sugary iced tea, lemonade, juice and soda. Artificial sweeteners and additives will do your body no good! Quench your thirst naturally. Strawberry Mint Lemon Water anyone? Just take a jar of water, add 3 lemon slices, 2 strawberries, and 1 sprig of mint. Add all ingredients to the jar, cover with the lid and put in the fridge until cool.

Bring Something Healthy

Going to a party with a dish to pass? You don’t have to be the person that brings the dish that everyone loves but hates you for bringing! Try to bring something that will add health benefits to the table and not inches to everyone’s waistline. Take this Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad to your next gathering and you will be the talk of the party!

Ingredients: Directions: 1 lb. Roma tomatoes 1. Place chopped tomatoes, sliced 1 English cucumber cucumber, sliced red onion, diced 1/2 medium red onion sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro into 2 avocados diced a large salad bowl.

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil 2. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon) 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Toss gently to 1/4 cup 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped combine. Just before serving, toss 1 tsp sea salt with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black 1/8 tsp black pepper pepper.

Adopt Some Healthier Camping Habits

Who doesn’t like Smores when they go camping. I know I do! This doesn’t mean your whole diet has to be ruined. Plan ahead and check out some healthy snacks and dinners that everyone can enjoy. It’s the perfect time of year to make Foil Packed Grilled Salmon with Lemony Asparagus. Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients: 20 asparagus spears, trimmed 4 6-oz. skin-on salmon fillets 4 tbsp. butter, divided 2 lemons, sliced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Torn fresh dill, for garnish

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Directions: 1. Lay two pieces of foil on a flat surface. Place five spears of asparagus on foil and top with a fillet of salmon, 1 tablespoon butter, and two slices lemon.

Loosely wrap, then repeat with remaining ingredients until you have four packets total.

2. Heat grill on high. Add foil packets to grill and grill until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Garnish with dill and serve.

This is the best time of year to take advantage of the warm weather and soak up some vitamin D. Being outside is so therapeutic and has a huge impact on our mental health.

Go for a hike, ride your bicycle, rollerblade, swim, kayak, or play beach volleyball. I don’t care what you do as long as you are actively enjoying the outdoors.

Eat Local

There is something so satisfying about preparing a meal with locally grown produce.

Find your nearest farmer’s market or fruit stand. Maybe you have a neighbor with a garden? Grab whatever catches your eye and put it to good use.

In Conclusion:

Summer fly’s by too quickly every year, so try to enjoy all the beauty it has to offer while it’s here. You don’t have to be perfect you just need to be mindful.

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Mike Estep Band

Shawn Halloran

Ronnie Spencer Band

Thursday, July 5

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Ener-G Showband

David’s Hideaway, Central Square

Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach David’s Hideaway, Central Square

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Just Joe

Grupo Pagan

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Jazz Jam (every Sunday 3-5)

Rob Earle

Nate Michaels

Street Painting Festival

Slammin’ Sam Vechio

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

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Timeline

Open Bluegrass Jam w/ Brendan Gosson & Friends

Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

Soul Injection

Clinto Square, Syracuse

Saturday, July 28

Everson Museum, Syracuse City Hall, Syracuse

Dominick’s Pub & Grub, Central Square Kosta’s, Auburn

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown 916 Riverside, Brewerton

Syracuse Silver Knights Summer Soccer Camp

Friday, July 6

Music

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CNY Family Sports Centre, Syracuse

Sunday, July 1

Classified & Slammin’ Sam Vechio Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

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Sand Bar Grill, Constantia

Hard Promises w/ Scars & Stripes Sharkey’s, Liverpool Jazz Jam (every Sunday 3-5)

City Market: Antiques, Art, Handmade, Jewelry, Pottery, Food & Music

Bull & Bear Roadhouse, Liverpool

Lisa Lee Trio

Gina Rose & The Thorns

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Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool

American Legion Post 1552, Hannibal Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

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Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute)

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Tuesday, July 10

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Morris & The Hepcats Paul Case Band

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Ende Brothers

David’s Hideaway, Central Square

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Simple Life Taran

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TJ Sacco Band

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Tuff Luck

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Emerald City

Thursday, July 12

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Lakehouse Pub, Skaneateles WT Brews, Baldwinsville

David’s Hideaway, Central Square

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The Ridge Tavern, Chittenango

Petroff Family Review

Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool

Playin’ Again

NY State Fair/Syr. Nationals, Syracuse

TJ Sacco Band

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

Monday, July 23

3 Inch Fury

Brass Inc

Killer Queen (Queen tribute)

Petit Library, Syracuse

Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland

Tommy Barr

Harpoon Eddie’s Songwriter Series Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

Rainbow Shores Restaurant, Pulaski

Lisa Lee Trio

Brad Hester

Rosie’s Corner Pizza, Brewerton

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Sharkey’s, Liverpool

Dirtroad Ruckus Duo

Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon

Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

East Shore Allstars

Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

Jazz Jam (every Sunday 3-5)

Bitterman’s Pub, Camillus

Jon Leibing & Showtime Kaleb Dorr

Dirtroad Ruckus Duo

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Township 5 Courtyard, Camillus

Thursday, July 19

Dirtroad Ruckus

The Fabulous Ripcords

Hot Blooded (Foreigner tribute) Sharkey’s, Liverpool

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach 916 Riverside, Brewerton

Dave Novak’s Party Nuts Johnson Park, Liverpool

Joe Battles

Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute)

Kennadee

Harpoon Eddie’s Songwriter Series

Lisa Lee Duo

Tuesday, July 17

The Lightkeepers

Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute)

Auburn Public Theater, Auburn

Lisa Lee Band

Tuesday, July 24

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

Neil Minet & Electric Mud

916 Riverside, Brewerton

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Pulaski Farmer’s Market

David Bromberg Quintet

Mark Zane & Friends

Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland

Scars & Stripes

Mark Macri

David’s Hideaway, Central Square

Max Scialdone

The Ridge Tavern, Chittenango

Michael Crissan

Zero Point Zero

Saturday, July 14

916 Riverside, Brewerton Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

Bruce Beadle Band

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

Bruce Tetley

Wednesday, July 18

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Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland

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Tuff Luck

Kaleb Dorr

Just Joe

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Mark Zane

916 Riverside, Brewerton

Walrus

Tinkers Guild, Auburn

Wednesday, July 25

Saturday, July 21

Steve Quenneville & Dave Liddy

H.P. Hatch

Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland

The Other Guise

Mark Nanni

Vernon Downs Casino, Vernon

Woody’s, Mattydale

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach Johnson Park, Liverpool

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

George Harrison (tribute)

Tuff Luck

Open Mic w/ Eric Scott

Chilled

Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

Max Scialdone

Just Joe

Brennan Beach, Pulaski

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Frank & Ali

Phil Arcuri

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Free Library, Marcellus

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Wild Horse Bar & Grill, Central Square

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Sunday, July 1

Rock of Ages

Alex’s On The Water, Oswego

Jazz Jam (every Sunday 3-5)

Comedy

Johnson Park, Liverpool

Lisa Lee Trio

Al Park

Lisa Lee Duo

Midlife Crisis Rob Earle

916 Riverside, Brewerton

Thursday, July 26 Dangerous Type

Sharkey’s, Liverpool

E Ruckus

Winds of Cold Springs Harbor, B’ville

East Shore Allstars

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

Grit N Grace

Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

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Mark Zane

Suds Factory River Grill, Baldwinsville

Mothercover

Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

Open Bluegrass Jam w/ Brendan Gosson & Friends Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Showtime Blues Trio

Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

Monday, July 30

Dirtroad Ruckus Duo

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Thursday, July 5

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Tuesday, July 17 - Friday, June 20

Funny Bone, Syracuse

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Funny Bone, Syracuse

Friday, July 13 & Saturday, July 14 Bryan Callen

Funny Bone, Syracuse

Saturday, July 14

Rosie’s Corner Pizza, Brewerton

Miranda Sings Live!

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Wednesday, July 25

Landmark Theatre, Syracuse

Open Mic w/ Dennis Fernando & Friends

Skip Murphy’s Merry Pranksters

John Cleese Live On Stage

Phil Hurley

Tuesday, July 31

Friday, July 27 - Saturday, July 29

916 Riverside, Brewerton

Johnson Park, Liverpool

Civic Center, Syracuse

Bruce Tetley

Joe List

Gina Rose & The Thorns Roadhouse 48, Fulton

Lisa Lee Trio

Arts/Theater

Dirtroad Ruckus

The Retreat, Liverpool

Paul Case

Sunday, July 1

Open Figure Drawing

Gina Rose & The Thorns

Rhapsody

Shawn Halloran

Kitty Hoynes, Syracuse

Friday, July 27 Cobble Rockers

Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland Harborfest Main Stage, Oswego Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

Joey 4teno

916 Riverside, Brewerton

Kennadee

Cinderella’s Restaurant & Bar, Sylvan Beach

Lisa Lee Trio

Salt City Grille, N. Syracuse

Mothercover

Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool

Phil Hurley

Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

Walrus

Sunset Grill, Sylvan Beach

Saturday, July 28

Bad Mama’s Blues Band

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Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

Karaoke Sunday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Karaoke w/ Jukebox Joel Singers, Syracuse

Monday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Karaoke w/ DJ Smegie Singers, Syracuse

Tuesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 , 31 Karaoke w/ DJ Streets Singers, Syracuse

Wednesday, July 4, 11, 18, 25

Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville

Karaoke w/ DJ Sammy J

Fairplay Fest, Constantia

Thursday, July 5, 12, 19, 26

Dirtroad Ruckus

Singers, Syracuse

Funny Bone, Syracuse

Wescott Community Center, Syracuse

Sunday, July 1 - Sunday, August 26

Darryl Hughto: The Portraits (featuring a selection of Darryl Hughto’s portrait paintings) Everson Museum, Syracuse

Sunday, July 1 - Saturday, July 7

Slammin’ Sam Vechio & Shawn “Big Sexy” Smith Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach

Tommy Barr

916 Riverside, Brewerton

Singers, Syracuse

Saturday, July 7

Karaoke w/ DJ Corey

Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland

Saturday, July 7, 14, 21, 28

Karaoke w/ DJ Denny & DJ Logic

Civic Center, Syracuse

Saturday, July 21

Loren Barrigar (Fundraising Concert) 1st Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles

Monday, July 23 -Friday, July 27

Art Blast! Summer Art Camp Session 1 (Ages 4-12 & 8-12) Everson Museum, Syracuse

Friday, July 20 - Saturday, August 5 Pippin (Stephen Schwartz’s musical) Civic Center, Syracuse

Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29 Arts Week at the Everson Everson Museum, Syracuse

Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3 Art Blast! Summer Art Camp Session 2 (Ages 4-12 & 8-12) Everson Museum, Syracuse

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Digital Photography for Teens (Ages 13-17) Warehouse Gallery, Syracuse

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Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

Pippin (Stephen Schwartz’s musical)

Syracuse Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bisons Exhibit: The War to End All Wars: Onondaga NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse County Encounters World War I Sundy, July 1 - Sunday July 8 Onondaga Historical Museum, Syracuse USBC - United States Bowling Congress: 115th Open Championships Wednesday, July 4, 11, 18, 25 Civic Center, Syracuse Open Figure Drawing

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Letizia & the Z Band

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Everson Museum, Syracuse

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Anne of Green Gables: A New Folk Rock Musical

Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool

Figure Drawing for Teens

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Karaoke w/ Scott The Truck Driver Singers, Syracuse

Cortland Repertory Theatre, Cortland

Saturday Night Fever: The Musical

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Dominick’s Pub & Grub, Central Square

CNY Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall

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Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute)

Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Downtown

Auburn Public Theater, Auburn

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Rob Maher

Lisa Lee Trio

Kosta’s, Auburn

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Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Auburn

NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse

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Public Poetry (focus on Langston Hughes)

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Newsies (Disney’s Broadway musical) Cortland Repertory Theatre, Cortland

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Computers & the Web

by NANCY ROBERTS

Travel Alert I know, I know – I can be a nag and a worrier when it comes to applications and programs. I urge readers to check their computer’s security periodically, and take necessary precautions with the obvious threats like phishing, risky websites, and uncertain downloads.

Of course these days our “computers” are no longer big bulky towers, or even handy laptops or tablets, though they may be any of these as well, but are little innocent looking devices held in our hands and carried around from dawn til well past dusk. Is anything more worrying, next to a flashing light in the rear view mirror, than not being able to find your phone? (And if you don’t have a locate-my-phone app on at least one of your other devices, get one!) And of course, be sure to auto-lock your phone so that a password, or better yet, thumb print, is required before accessing it after a short period of disuse, as theft protection.

Long-time readers might remember my wondering when the first ticket might be issued based on a toll-road on/off time, using your “EZ Pass” as a means of determining when you started and ended your journey – and what rate of speed might have been required for that trip. My best guess is that handing out tickets would simply have defeated the benefits —to both the driver and the state— of the device itself, and nobody would have wanted one unless it was simply for bridge crossing during heavy traffic times.

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Needless to say, it didn’t take long for fleet management to realize the benefits of GPS tracking of their vehicles. Was a truck en route, and was the driver off the clock within the required number of hours? Where was the rental car? If a vehicle was broken down, it could be pinpointed geographically with ease.

But it doesn’t take an EZ Pass or a specially equipped vehicle to know where you are when – you’re carrying the capability with you every day, every “where,” on your cell phone.

By now we’re all aware we leave the thumbprints of our activity and whereabouts as we choose, “checking in” at our favorite night spot, tracking our steps, making a call while on the road.

But now there are a significant number of apps designed specifically to track your location – for your benefit. But I like to remind people of Prometheus and fire: for every good that a new technology brings, there’s the potential for risk, as well.

I am a big fan of an app called “Waze.” It’s a mapping tool for your Smart Phone that not only provides you with tools like turn by turn directions, anticipated arrival time, and alternate routes, but “shared” drives (to share your progress and arrival time with those who might be interested) and things like traffic stops, or road hazards. The jury is continued on pg 42

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From A to Z on the CLWT continued from pg 36 roughly 17 degrees out.

Mead. The Martin family started out as bee keepers and eventually began producing honey wine, or mead. It is still a major focus of their product line.

New world. Per the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, our state is the new world of world-class wines.

Oenology. Studying winemaking is readily available with programs at both Cornell University and Finger Lakes Community College.

Premium wines. The Trail’s profile of winemakers is very diverse, ranging from selftaught to highly trained, some who have been in the industry for decades and some who are recent graduates from local viticulture programs. Each of them is capable of producing premium wines.

Quality. We guarantee a high quality product and experience.

Residual sugar. Some wineries will list or tell you the RS in each wine. This is the sugar that remains in the wine after fermentation completes. The higher the RS, the sweeter the wine will be.

Spirits. Four of the wineries make distilled products from their left over grapes.

Terroir. The steep hillsides, rich soil content and distinct microclimates create a prime grape-growing terroir that result in vibrant wines.

Upstate New York. The Trail is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region.

Vertical tastings. Although rarely offered, a vertival tasting is when you’re able to sample the same time of wine, but in 4 or 5 different vintages. If ever given the change, it’s highly recommended, and a great way to taste how the aging process positively affects the flavor.

Water. We have lots of it, which makes for great growing conditions.

Xtended. (A reach, I know, but it’s a hard letter!) The Finger Lakes region has an extended growing season of about 190-205 days due to the radiant heat that the lakes provide the hillside vineyards into fall.

You. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you, our loyal wine drinkers!

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This Month’s Recipe Brodetto (Fish Stew) Ancona Style Recipe from AllRecipes.com by: Jason

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 carrot, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped2 bay leaves 1 cup chopped fresh parsley red pepper flakes to taste 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed

Prep Cook Servings 35m

45m

Directions           

6 Servings

1 1/2 pounds red snapper fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces 1/2 cup white vinegar salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 cups fish stock 1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed 1/2 pound medium shrimp, with shells 6 (3/4 inch thick) slices Italian bread, toasted

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 395 calories; 7.4 g fat; 31.9 g carbohydrates; 48.3 g protein; 125 mg cholesterol; 1006 mg sodium

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, Dutch oven, or preferably a clay pot over medium heat.

Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, bay leaves, parsley, and red pepper flakes.

Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the mashed tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.

Add the fish.

Pour in the vinegar or wine. Cook until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 10 minutes; pour in the fish stock.

Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Gently mix in the clams.

Cook until clams have opened (discard any that don’t open) about 2 minutes, and then stir in the shrimp.

Cook until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.

Place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle brodetto over the bread and serve immediately.

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T-R-U-M-P continued from pg 30

still out on whether sharing hidden police cars is “fair” or not.

But the primary purpose of such apps is finding you a safe, rapid route from here to there, and keeping you on course.

Now along come a new generation or two of apps for travel that add interest to the mix. The first one that I noted was for logging business versus personal miles. What alerted me to this app was that it announced that you didn’t even need to “start” it – it would simply track where you had gone, when. If the route was, say, here to your kids’ school, that’s personal and could be set as such. A longer trip, more unusual route might require your selection of business or pleasure. Either way, the app knew you were in the car and traveling (as does Waze, which, though now equipped with voice activation, will not allow you to interact unless you specifically tell it you are a passenger). And it knew where you were.

The latest entrant made me a little more uneasy: how’s my driving? The app presumably tracks you, via GPS, and knows you’re approaching a stop sign. Did you come to a full stop? How about a merge lane – did you stop, or merge smoothly, or jet out into the driving lane too quickly? Are you weaving across a perceived median? It has the potential, of course, to be a great teaching tool for a beginning driver, or simply to help you brush up on your skills. But as with any GPS tool, the fact that you’re trackable means – you’re trackable! And while yes, there is research into “cloaking devices,” (you know who you are Star Trek fans), the benefits of the GPS system in your phone is lost if you shield it or even turn it off (though presumably the tracking is still possible).

I’m still opting for the benefits of “Find My Car” and “Waze.” But, I remind myself, Mary Shelley didn’t subtitle her titanic novel “A Modern Prometheus” for nothing.

within a Constitution is to contain and guide conduct that offends the intent of your land. And in America’s case to provide a wondrous beacon of human justice for all people. When Leaders fail and when such fine ideal is corrupted you have the resulting extraordinary poverty, inequality, and diversion from government for the people that is evident today. You extinguish your leading light. Only a fool or a tyrant would think or support that 400 people owning half of America was a founding intent.

We should learn to admit that our failed government allowed the people’s will to be bought, and our leaders were complicit and watched America get stripped naked of decent work. The bounty belonging to the people was confiscated by the few by devising an economy that insured this result. They bought the politicians so they would left alone. Greed watched a debt become insane and did nothing as the insanity compounded endangering not just our greatness, but our infrastructure and sustainability as a viable trusted government. Our leaders ceded to wealthy desire and allowed gridlock and favor that has left our country on course with third world plight and injustice.

Money has risen to rule Government. The big difference is with these folks openly in charge we have a clear front row seat. This instead of the obscure back seat of recent generations. We are able to clearly watch change as wealth sees it, as the rest of our ideals are relegated to history. And our path to the low wage unregulated third world is paved with environmental destruction and widespread poverty. The answer: Gut Campaign Finance. Replace with an impartial public system. Restore the best that humans can be. For 35 years I have written about this great American evil. It was the words of Bobby Kennedy that never allowed futility: “Few will have the greatness to bend History itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. And in the total of all those acts will be written the History of a Generation”.

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