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myself, and asked him to take part in this column to tell us more about this group.

CS: Thanks for doing this interview, Jose.

JL: Thanks for reaching out and giving us this opportunity, Chuck.

CS: I really enjoy and appreciate your group and the musicianship you all possess.

What a treat!

JL: Thank you.

CS: Ok, let’s get started. How long has Showtime been together?

JL: Showtime started in 1997, so 18 years.

CS: Based out of Utica, right?

JL: We say Utica, but the band started in Ilion, NY. The five current members live in Frankfort, Ilion and Herkimer. The Mohawk Valley.

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How do you select your play list?

JL: First or all, thank you. Second, we play what we want to play. Whether it’s a new song that catches our ear, and is blowing up the radio now, or an older tune that we’ve just always wanted to jam. We feel that bands can play anything they want, and it will be well received as long as they play it well.

CS: How did you get started in music?

JL: Joe and I are first cousins, and we come from a very musical family, so we grew up in it. Jerry came from a similar background. Justin has been playing guitar since he was around 4. Mike has played multiple instruments for many years.

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Saranac Thursday and the place was jammin! The lead singer/guitarist of Rusted Root (Mike Glabicki) was in Utica. (He had played a local college that evening) A friend of ours (Lenny Milano Jr.) told him that we played a couple of his tunes, and that we were playing just down the street. He came down and joined us on stage for two of his songs, and the place went crazy! He told us the band sounded great, and he was honored to have us play his songs.

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JL: The hard work is not what goes on while you’re on stage, it’s everything else.

Individual practice, band practice, finding gigs, moving gear, advertising, leg work, networking, making connections, getting recognized, getting your foot in the door.

That is where the hard work is. The playing, the on stage time, the people dancing, singing, smiling and cheering, that’s your reward. Work for it!

CS: I like that. What kind of plans does Showtime have for the future?

JL: Well, we started this band in high school. If you had told me then that almost 20 years later we’d still be playing this much, in front of so many people, I probably would’ve said, “yeah, right,” but, here we are. We’re gonna ride this wave as long as we can. We’re going to keep working hard at what we do, and hope that people keep enjoying what we do.

CS:Where can we find more about you? Online?

JL: We have two pages on Facebook. One is a fan page that is just Showtime. The other is actually a friend page just like everyone else has, and that one is Show Time.

You can like our fan page, and friend request us on our friend page. Our gigs are listed under Events on our fan page. There are pictures, videos and posts on both.

CS: Thanks, again, Jose for taking time to chat with us.

See you August 5th at Sharkey’s.

JL: Thank you, Chuck. My pleasure. Looking forward to seeing you.

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Be sure to begin your day by eating a hearty breakfast. Drinking wine on an empty stomach can heighten the effects of alcohol. I also recommend that you pack a small cooler with bite-size snacks. Some of my favorites are cheese, crackers, nuts, fruits and veggies. Keeping a stash of snack items in the car can sometimes slow the effects of alcohol. Even better, I would plan to stop for lunch midday. Many of the wineries have outdoor tables where you can enjoy a self-packed picnic lunch with a spectacular view. The Trail also has some of the best restaurants, bistros, cafes and shops in the region.

Another recommendation – is hydration. I would try to drink water between every stop. You’ll thank me the morning after as well! Bring your own water bottle and refill it before leaving each winery. Keep in mind too, that you do not need to finish every sample. Buckets are provided for spitting or dumping.

I suggest planning which wineries you will visit before setting out. If you have a large group, typically of 10 or more, wineries prefer that you call ahead to make reservations so that they are properly staffed to give your group the right amount of attention. Four to six wineries a day, perhaps two or three before and two or three after lunch is a fair goal. You won’t want your palate getting overwhelmed. All area information centers should have a copy of the Trail Map & Guide, or you can download a digital version directly from our website to help with planning.

Also, because we’re all guilty of over-imbibing once in a while, I certainly recommend staying overnight in one of the many great accommodation locations along the Trail if need be. Spend a couple days here, experience the breathtaking views of wine country and taste all there is to taste, responsibly of course!

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It’s true, there are more ideas flying around, some of them very exciting, than ever before. Communicaby NANCY ROBERTS tions among people across the world have been enabled - and with instant (if sometimes amusing) translation services, it’s even possible to share ideas with people who speak a different language.

Writers who otherwise I wasn’t sure whether to post this one under books/reading, or tech/computers. It’s would never get past a bit of both, and more than either.

A few years ago I wrote about the exciting possibilities of computers and technol- the gatekeeping of the ogy when it came to publishing. eBooks, self-publishing, blogs, instant communica- publishing house can now bypass that and go directly to print via Amazon and other self-publish services (going straight to eBook to avoid high costs). Small “publishtion - it’s all true, it’s all happening, and it remains exciting. But like Prometheus’ gift ing” houses have even sprung up to assist these writers, helping them promote their books via online “book tours” with book review bloggers (like yours truly).

Speaking of bloggers, Drudge may have done it first, but more and more people t s e Voted B tore interested in current events have created websites where they search out, test, perS k o Used Bo cuse haps editorialize, but otherwise publish the news - much of which you’ll never hear a in Syr on your favorite TV and radio syndicated news.

And again, that international benefit: we can read news of our own nation as seen through the eyes of those who watch us from afar. It can be a very enlightening experience, and one that (sometimes) brings a level of sanity to heated exchanges over current events.

Now, for the downside, as with that gift of fire. It can heat, it can cook. But it can burn, kill, destroy as well.

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Polonaise Premium European Foods Sometimes delicious dreams come true. Polonaise Premium European Foods opened their doors and their hearts to Syracuse nearly two years ago with the idea of bringing mouthwatering Polish food to Syracuse. Opened by brother and sister team Adam Rozum and Bozena Slota, M.D. they have done that and so much more.

They specialize in homemade hot food, a deli counter, a huge selection of eastern European groceries, and beer. Polonaise is open seven days a week and located at 3006 Erie Blvd. East in Syracuse (entrance on Headson Dr.) Come in and try “The

fish, and sardines from Latvia. They also always carry goat’s milk. These delicacies are rarely available at chain grocery stores and if they are they carry a gigantic price tag.

Polonaise prides themselves on keeping their prices low and keeping items their customers request in stock. If you have a sweet tooth Polonaise can help, they also offer a wide selection of chocolates and sweets from Poland, Ukraine and Russia. You may not know this but Polish chocolate is considered some of the best chocolate in the world. They even have a line of Polish skin care products called Ziaja!

Polonaise has a delicious hot and cold food bar. You can grab lunch and eat inside or outside or take a better than homemade meal home! Most of the dishes are prepared on site, in their beautiful and spotlessly clean industrial kitchen. You have to start with some of their Polish style golabki. Fabulous pierogis are a treat that you won’t find just anywhere. Those pierogis that come frozen in a box have nothing on the real deal. These pierogis are handmade and filled with sauerkraut and mushrooms, or farmer cheese and potato.

The pierogis are all vegetarian. You can also find perfectly seasoned old-world latkes and creamy blintzes, prepared Prosit! fresh, like grandma used to make! They also bake fresh bread German and Polish style bread on the premise daily. German style bread utilizes very specific ingredients to adhere to German bread laws, and Polonaise happily follows them. They also feature a selection of hot stews and soups. They have a mushroom soup that is rich and creamy and a hunters stew jam packed with kraut, meats, and seasoning.

I had the opportunity to sample nearly everything from the bar and I can assure you that every single mouthwatering bite was more delicious than the bite before. I even tasted some of the sausages, perfectly topped with the best mustard I have ever tasted!

The best part of Polonaise is the warm fuzzy feeling that you get when you walk in the door. I heard one customer say that the smells remind him of walking into his grandmother’s house, which always puts a smile on his face. It is decorated with polish art and books to read. The curators of this atmosphere, Adam and Bozena Premium European Foods were born and raised in Poland and 3006 Erie Blvd., Syracuse (entrance from Headson Dr.) have done an incredible job of bringing

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At Polonaise you will find things that you cannot find anywhere else in Syracuse. They offer a large selection of the best smoked hams and sausages around. If you have never tried true polish sausage and kielbasa you are in for a real treat.

The herbs and spices that are used are very unique and distinct from the Italian sausage and ham that you are used to. They also specialize in Russian caviar, smoked

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valuable an editor can be! Spelling, grammar, tightness of writing, even internal consistency of plot - all vanished. Editors were our continued from pg 14 9th grade English teachers, reminding us the record straight, and ending up in electronic shouting matches. to add a comma to make a sentence easier Because of a certain anonymity offered by electronic communication (as opposed to read; asking us if this sentence is really to in-person, and even, oddly, on paper), people feel free to write truly egregious necessary to advance our story or argument; things. There is, as always, an upside and a down to this: we begin to get a look inside handing us a dictionary and demanding that people’s minds and hearts, but at the same time, the instant “publish” button and we check our spelling. heat of the moment exaggeration of online communications no doubt warp the I am asked to review many eBooks, and extreme of people’s opinions and ideas.

I am generally happy to do it, as I support In the case of online publications (eBooks and articles) - you begin to realize how whole-heartedly the self-publish industry.

But some of the books that I receive have clearly never seen another pair of eyes than the writer’s. To all who would self-publish Let cook for tonight! (long format, and not for simple online communications): if you can’t afford an editor, at least have someone else read your material.

It can only benefit your story.

Finally, there is the problem of shorthand communication in general. Yes, the “your, you’re” disaster has happened and the difference is lost. Speaking of lost, there is the “lose, loose” issue, another loss for preEvery Tuesday cision in language, as are the “two, to, too” and “its, it’s” skirmishes. Commas - never mind. There had already existed a battle between those who believed in the serial, or Jeremy Cali Oxford, comma (I am one of them, flying the flag of the defeated long after the war Sat., Aug. 8 & 22 has been lost), and those who did not. Now, even commas which the heretics agreed should be there are gone. I’m sometimes forced to read a sentence three and four Donna Colton times before understanding what the writer is trying, poorly, to communicate.

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I don’t actually use the term Alzheimer’s much…It’s really a diagnosis that can be made with brain evaluation at autopsy and it’s just a name...I prefer to call it by the more practical and

less charged name...memory loss. That’s what I see and that’s what I try to treat.

You could call it Alzheimer’s, you could call it Binswanger’s disease, you could call it Lewy body dementia, you could call it senile dementia, you could call it multiinfarct dementia but the bottom line is the person has a functional problem with their memory, usually short-term more than long-term. They might remember the name of their second grade teacher but they sure don’t remember where they left the car keys or that they wrote two checks to the cable company and one to the gas company. There are some new and upand-coming brain scans that might help decide whether you have in particular the typical Alzheimer’s changes, but it doesn’t matter much since

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the treatments are all the same. There is no good reliable blood work to aid in diagnosis. Diagnosing dementia is like diagnosing Parkinson’s. It is best done by the same observer evaluating the patient over time and seeing what changes occur. Unfortunately in the modern doctor’s office the typical patient can get in and get out and be quite demented but not picked up by the doctor if he doesn’t ask the right questions. In an office visit with the doctor checking the blood pressure, checking the meds, checking the cholesterol and attending to any issues with the insurance company it’s hard to step back and ask “by the way can you tell me the name of the last 3 presidents? By the way can you remember these 3 words and draw me o’clock etc?” It is not particularly hard to do. You just have to have the time and interest... I have seen many people that were really having a lot of trouble with their memory before it was picked up by their healthcare professional because they didn’t think to ask the right questions. You don’t

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difference...they also had side effects. My experience has shown me that in point of fact the benefits are quite minimal and the side effects are real, not dangerous but real. I have had many patients stop these pills and either did not deteriorate further or improved off the medicines, so my view of prescription treatment for dementia has been leavened by experience over time. There are also 2 medical foods/nutritional supplements to treat dementia as well and they include Axona and Cerefolin NAC. I like the idea that there would be some vitamin you could use that might actually have a clinical effect because I think there are less side effects with these prescriptions then there are with the other drugs mentioned previously. Unfortunately these nutritional supplements are not usually covered by insurance because they are considered vitamins but they are not available in GNC or Natur-Tyme as they require a prescription from the doctor. Once again although individual families will say this medicine helped or that medicine helped they have not been overwhelmingly successful. Worth a try: yes.

Guaranteed to work: absolutely not. I have absolutely no confidence in any nonprescription supplements that are available in the nutrition stores and vitamin stores. Completely unproven and potentially dangerous! Show me a single study done in America using human beings that show some improvement in a double blinded study and I will happily change my tune. So unfortunately, our current armamentarium is quite limited when it comes to treating Alzheimer’s/memory loss and therefore we are left with trying to prevent it, which I think in the long run is much more important...

There are obvious risk factors for dementia and they include smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and being inactive. There are genetic risk factors as well but there is nothing you can do about your genes so we focus on the modifiable factors.

So yes, you can directly diminish your risk of dementia by not smoking, not drinking excessive alcohol, controlling your blood pressure and controlling your sugar. I prefer to focus on the

couch potato aspect because the studies show that this is one of the most important modifiable risk factors. Besides exercise helping your cholesterol, your blood pressure, your joints, your mood, your fall risk, etc. physical exercise cuts your risk of dementia. Mental exercises are also touted to prevent dementia but the evidence that supports that is very slim. Physically pumping more blood to the brain works...mentally challenging your brain hasn’t been shown to work. It just makes sense to me that if you can open up the arteries to your brain with exercise you can get a little better blood flow and therefore a little better function from the brain. Studies have not shown that mental exercises have a basic and lasting impact but studies have shown that physical exercise seems to be associated with a lower risk for dementia. The mature patients that I see on a regular basis would benefit from exercise for many reasons not just the dementia component. People may be afraid of a heart attack or stroke in some vague way but the fear of dementia seems to strike a stronger chord. They take it a little more personally because they know someone who’s had the problem. Still, knowing about it and actually doing something about it are two different things. Get up off the couch and take a walk regularly...walk over to the local Nursing Home and that will provide you much better motivation than I can with this article. If walking through the halls of the nursing home doesn’t motivate you to get moving while you still can nothing will!

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by BRIAN MILLER

Syracuse Chiefs For over 12 years now, readers of “Table Hopping” have turned to this column to see what films are worth going to the theaters to see, and which ones are best left ignored. I will be getting back to business as usual in the next issue, but with summer coming to a close, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on a local organization that has provided my family and I with hours of entertainment over the past few months.

Growing up in Central New York during the 80’s and 90’s, there was no bigger and better draw in town than the Syracuse Chiefs. Sure, you could go to the Camillus Mall and pump a fistful of quarters into the machines at Aladdin’s Castle, but there was nothing quite like the thrill of going to a ball game at MacArthur Stadium.

My parents used to take me to the games at least an hour before the first pitch, because there was no doubt that I’d rack up a few more signatures on my well-worn mitt. I would clap along with Fogarty’s “Centerfield”, bust out the Pee-Wee Herman dance to “Tequila,” and I would shout “STUUUUUUUUUUUUU” at the top of my lungs with the rest of the crowd, as fan-favorite Stu Pederson came up to bat. I still think back lovingly

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Despite these glory days, admittedly, the experience of watching the Chiefs began to lose its luster. MacArthur Stadium was reduced to rubble in 1997, and it is fair to say that the club’s new home, P&C Stadium (in all of its artificially turfed glory) simply lacked the magic that seemed to flow so effortlessly through MacArthur. It didn’t help that the team had its share of losing seasons, but the spreading indifference went well beyond tallies in the wins and losses columns. Somehow, the entertainment value dissipated, and in a busy modern world, people, including myself, simply found other things to do.

This terrible tide began to change, however, when Jason Smorol took over the team as General Manager in 2013. I vividly remember turning on the “Bud and the Manchild” radio show on 1260 AM, and hearing Mr. Smorol giving one of his first

interviews in Syracuse. The exuberance, passion, and optimism he projected was infectious. It was obvious that he grasped a novel concept that had been forgotten in this town long ago; Baseball is supposed to be fun. There is a reason that it has long been considered our National Pastime. There are very few things that can compare to going out to the ballpark as a family on a warm summer’s night, witnessing professional athletes performing at their highest levels, and taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the glorious game. continued on pg 42

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Is More, Better In The Gym? If you work harder in the gym will you get quicker results? Will you look better even if you don’t change your eating habits? Is working out for three hours better than just one?

I had a conversation with a member a few weeks ago that I found to be pretty interesting. We were talking about the ongoing Jacob’s Ladder challenge (how many feet you can climb in fifteen minutes). He told me that he was currently number three up on the board, but wanted to see if he could get up there next to the number one contender. He went on to tell me that he pushed himself hard every time he was at the gym, but still wasn’t happy with how his physique looked. He said his eating habits weren’t as good as they could be and he still wanted to lose a few pounds. I asked him this question.

“If you HAD to choose, would you rather be the amazing guy in the gym that everybody looks at and says, he’s a freaking animal; just watching him work out makes me tired, or the guy who has the perfect physique?” He paused, seemed a little stumped by my question and then said, “I would want to look the way I want to Champion’s member, Rob. look.” I asked “Would you still work out as hard if you looked the way you wanted to?” He said, “No.” Many of us want it all, don’t we? We want good health, great workouts, and a show stopping physique. Is it possible to have all of these things without killing ourselves every time we’re at the gym?

The Ritual Most of the people I see at the gym are there to complete a ritual instead of a workout. By ritual I mean the act of showing up at the gym and doing the workout plan for that particular day. They go through the same old workouts like spaced out zombies dragging themselves from machine to machine, grunting and groaning, trying to tap into energy that just isn’t there.

It’s Time To Change Spending hours going through the motions of simply being at the gym without truly putting in the effort just doesn’t make any sense to me, especially when you’re not making any progress. To many, ignorance is bliss. continued on pg 40

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Ms. Patton plays Pearl, a woman driven by seething rage and who scoffs at sanctity of human life. In many films such as these, the audience is shown (or at the very least, made aware of) the events that lead to the character’s psychosis. This is another aspect that separates PEARL from its counterparts.

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Ms. Patton, who bulked up considerably to the fill the shoes of the homicidal Pearl, brings a fearless determination to the title character.

Wielding guns, knives, broken-bottles, and her fists with deadly precision, she is a tortured soul who is driven by an invisible force that remains just beyond the viewers’ reach. It wasn’t until long after the movie was over that I realized for the first time that there really wasn’t any particular reason I should have wanted her to succeed. Outwardly, there were virtually no redeeming qualities about her. She killed almost everyone who had the grave misfortune of crossing her path, and those she did not destroy, including childhood friend Daniel (Jeff Kim), she kept at a distance. In Patton’s capable hands, however, Pearl was somehow sympathetic.

Her calculated actions, though brutal, always seemed to have a purpose; one that would eventually be revealed and (hopefully) understood.

There was something refreshing about PEARL that went well beyond the storytelling and performances. The film meant somevery little knowledge as to her motives, we watch as Pearl busts into a bar that is thing to every single person involved with the production, and this was apparent inhabited by a couple of nefarious patrons, seeks the origins of a white teddy bear, from the first frame to the last. Filmed in the Pattons’ hometown of Jersey City, NJ, and coldly executes everyone in the room.

As it was in the opening the scene, the mystery surrounding Pearl and her motives there was an authentic genuineness fueling the film that would have been impossible to replicate within the confines of a studio. Mr. Patton utilized these settings is kept close to the cuff throughout the majority of the film. She is driven by an intense desire to track down and destroy the man behind the production of the teddy with excellent precision, framing each shot expertly and deftly capturing the seediness of drug dens and motels. These factors effectively captured the gritty essence bears (which just so happen to be filled with methamphetamine) and will stop at of the story, and allowed PEARL to translate from page to screen with power and nothing in order to do so. With the reluctant help of meth-cook Erik (Scott Michael precision.

Morales) she learns that the manufacturer is a man named Tre (Justin Brown) and continued on pg 41 thus begins her murderous venture to find him. Throughout her search, little

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Talking It All Through According to a recent NY Times Op-ed piece about New York State’s new “yes means yes” affirmative sexual consent law for SUNY campuses, 40% of sexual assault victims are victimized before they turn 18. I learned in an Abnormal Psychology course that a high percentage of sexual abusers are moralistic, rigid, authoritarian individuals who take advantage of age and power differentials to get their needs met.

Accused Quaalude dispenser Bill Cosby and pedophile clergy come to mind here.

Today we have a lot of good information about the neurochemical processes driving what Freud called the id and religious authorities call sinful lust. Accepting and understanding our chemical nature assists us in taking care of ourselves. In terms of brain function, the amygdala and limbic system register environmental cues prompting us for response. Our higher functioning cerebral cortex assesses the situation and formulates a plan. Sexual urges are primal amygdala stuff. Communicating about satisfying sexual urges involves higher brain function. Higher brain function can be a very good thing.

Consensual sexual activity always starts with communication of some sort. Amid acquaintances and strangers at a college mixer, ideal communication about physical boundaries requires realistic awareness that one person might be agreeing to relinquish future peace of mind to gain approval from another person who might feel disinterested in that first person’s future well-being. The party with the disadvantage is generally the woman. On and off campus, society still highly values agreeable and nurturing women while valuing strength and personal power in men. That provides gender based set-up for both verbal and non-verbal miscommunication when it comes to the possibility of sex.

Because “yes means yes” requirements serve to empower women, there is fear the law will target men. The law requires concrete and specific communication in a traditionally fraught and primal dance where mixed signals abound. Of course, the law will not deter calculating and deliberate sexual predators who automatically elicit some form of “yes” through physical force. Such predators often require victims to praise that predator’s sexual skill during the assaults. In such cases, yes is not yes.

Nonetheless, there is always some preliminary communication prior to any consensual sexual hook-up ranging from, “would you like to come up to my room and

hang out” to “would you like to ____?” Fill in the blank. The softer the opening line, the more mixed the signals. Traditionally, once the “hanging out” commences, another deal might be revealed. At this point, specific discussions about specific body parts might eliminate the he said/she said Q and A testimonies that follow sexual assault accusations. If a female student invited to a male student’s room to watch TV has not preemptively stated she is celibate, then at that point the male might want to suggest any previously undiscussed sexual intentions he may harbor.

Checklists when used properly prevent mechanical errors in automotive garages and medical errors in hospitals. A mutually agreed upon checklist before employing one’s body, mind and psyche in potentially life altering behaviors might not be a silly idea. Here is a sexual consent checklist question I suggest, “How do you feel continued on pg 36

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Back-to-School Basics We each have our own method of preparing for a new school year. When I was in middle school, it was buying all new school supplies. To be honest, this is still one of my favorite back-to-school activities. New folders and notebooks are some of the most exciting parts about starting anew. When it comes to fashion and beauty though, you also need a few new things to kick your year off right. Now these things don’t necessarily include a new wardrobe filled with the trendiest pieces for fall, but rather a few basic must-haves to get you through the year feeling confident, comfortable, and ready to take on the world.

White T-Shirt: Who doesn’t love a white t-shirt? It goes with everything from your basic jeans and sneakers to your favorite skirt and blazer. You cannot go wrong if you have the perfect white t-shirt in your closet. Personally I like something loose and gauzy, but not too see-through that I can pair with leggings or tuck into a midi skirt depending on how I’m feeling. Every year I tend to look for a new one since white can tend to go through a lot of wear and tear – not to mention staining – throughout the year.

Favorite Pair of Jeans: Jeans are always a trusty item to have in your closet.

There is a style for every occasion, a color to match every outfit, and fit for everyone. My most recent favorite pair are faded black, high-waisted skinny jeans with tears at the knees. I’m constantly switching from skinny jeans to boyfriend jeans to boot cut – I have so many pairs. But once you find your perfect fit, that’s all you really need for any look.

I suggest taking a day to find what works best for you.

Shopping for jeans can take a while, so mentally prepare yourself and just jump right in!

Try a bunch of different options and choose what makes you feel beautiful and ready to start the year.

Red Lipstick: Red lips are always a classic, but finding your perfect shade can be difficult.

Your assignment before school starts is to find what suits you best.

Are you as pale as a ghost? A red with a blue undertone might be what you’re looking for. Are you a bronzed goddess? Something with more of an orange tone might be better for you. When you’re running late for class or going out with friends, a red lip is certain to make you look glam and gorgeous without too much effort.

The Perfect Bag: Trends come and go in fashion all the time, but a good bag is something you don’t have to replace often.

For school you want something big enough to carry your books or laptop, and that means it has to be sturdy too.

Out of all the things in my closet, a good bag is what I invest the most in. It want something that is going to last me at least a few years, if not more. A good leather bag that can be swung over your shoulder or carried by a handle is perfect and will save your life – because your whole life can be held inside!

As the summer winds down and you prepare for the year to come, enjoy the long days out in the sun. But for when the days are much too hot, hours in the AC shopping for a few new basics can hit the spot! []

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stopped by. Two kids wantcontinued from pg 17 ed a snack and one her ability to put words into action are remarkably accurate and leave all politicians wanted I have known in the past far behind”. Mary knows that it is all about children. She help with knows that wholesome kids will create a wholesome generation and she has put homework. systems in place to make this happen. It is not just saying “It takes a Village”, it is An adult causing the village to come to a fruition where young are actually reached and view- wanted points apart from the streets can be learned. help with In 2002, inspired by the memory of her nephew and the suffering that gun forms and violence has caused in the Community Mary organized a Back to School/Stop the another Violence Barbeque. Each attending child was given a backpack full of school supsome plies. That very day 850 backpacks were given away. At first I thought this to be advice on representative of how willing the Community is to participate in ending this drug/ child care. violence difficulty. Then, as I continued my research I learned that since 2002 sucSeveral cess has been phenomenal. In 2007, attendance at Mary’s barbeque had reached children 7000. In 2013, 21,000 attended and 19,000 backpacks were given to children. There were are 20,830 students in the entire City School District. This is remarkable. In 2002 playing or this woman with such beautiful inspiring spirit and ability said “This is going to be working the start of something”. And it was: Just the tip of an iceberg of compassion and on computers. The Center has become a place that the neighborhood counts on. It achievement making this city a much richer and better place. is where you go for help, recreation and love and compassion. The Center works with Most critically, Mary’s work and ideas are achieved during that critical growth the judicial system and has provided court ordered Community Service options for period when young minds are like sponges. This is when we learn love, religion and over 300 individuals. The Center is also a safe haven for the Community. It is a place values that last a lifetime. By addressing children during this crucial growth period where parents go for supervised visits with their children. The Center offers a place they can be shown that street values are wrong. (Parents need to understand this and a manner attractive to kids. They like to go to the center. Kids can use and learn important window of growth - This makes parents think and act. “just one important computers, play games, watch movies, get something to eat, and read books after needed program”) Mary wanted to provide a place to go where wholesome values school. Services at the center range from array of recreational programs to tutoring can be introduced in every young life, wherever they are lacking. Mary strongly for students of all ages to assisting with applying for government services like food believes no child should languish, with no place to go. She placed her thoughts into stamps or distributing donations from its food pantry.

“Deed” and this wonderful place was born: In 2011, State Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) named Mary Nelson, of Syracuse, In 2009, Mary opened a Youth Center on Syracuse’s South Side to provide kids as the 49th Senate District’s “Woman of Distinction” as part of the New York State Senand families a positive environment where hope, fun, training, and real care can be ate’s 14th Annual 2011 Women of Distinction celebration. “Mary Nelson’s commitfound. This has turned in to a phenomenal comprehensive example of what works ment to her community, especially for children in need, is truly remarkable,” Senator in a Community. I visited last week and in just 20 minutes several children and adults Valesky said. “Her continuing efforts deserve recognition, and I am pleased to honor

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In September of 2014 Mary had a big surprise. Oprah Winfrey came to visit the Center. Oprah was in town as a featured guest for the dedication of Newhouse 2 at Syracuse University. Oprah took stark note of how different life could be if Mary’s kids had a chance to go to Newhouse. Oprah looked over Mary’s creation and said I am going to give you $100,000 dollars. She went on saying: “I’m going to write the check right now,” she said. “Mary Nelson is a Community Warrior”, who is fighting for the community, who is doing the best she can with the means she’s been given.

People like this are the real heroes, not just of our community, but of our country.”

By following Mary’s example and addressing children in their formative years the future can be changed. The streets can become a safe place for Community and wholesome fun. Children must be exposed to ample ideals that promote wholesome thinking and wholesome streets or these things simply cannot happen.

Schools, Boys and Girls clubs, Scouts or wherever children gather are places where law and good sense should meet. Vital accompanying programs need to be developed, introduced, and monitored with ongoing result oriented adapting.

Mary Nelson is a champion for humanity. She is precisely what we need in City Hall. As a Councilor for her District where her Center is located Mary will serve her city with deep understanding, wisdom, and the ability to form “Deed” from words. In recent years, City leaders have not amply attended our Communities in any meaningful way. As our seasoned Chief of Police somberly shakes his head and calls the July 4 weekend the worst outbreak of violence in his 26 years on the force…We need to take note. Who is minding the store? Where is the spirit and innovation and brainstorming necessary to stop this? Much of the thinking that you will only hear about in Table Hopping is that it is costly to invest in poor Communities as the reward will be in budgets long after most current leaders are gone. With this attitude prevailing, programs are not even designed. There is no spirit or innovation. In today’s America City Hall must not be an Ivory Tower led by rhetoric for the poor. The stunning increased violence and the decline of quality of life in the Communities are proof that nothing of substance has resulted from all past rhetoric and nothing is in play for the poor. If we do not act “meaningful” the future will never come. We have a great opportunity in Mary Nelson. She will be a shining example and reminder of compassion and “Deed” and “Results” for kids and our city and hope for a real future.

In one conversation Oprah was very taken by Mary’s amazing efforts to help children and she declared: “Mary Nelson is a Warrior for Children”. Where the future and all of its answers lie. That is very big. Please be sure to vote in the Primary Thursday, September 9th for Mary Nelson. And again on Tuesday November 3. []

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about conceiving a child with me in the event the contraception you are providing does not work?” Both parties ask and answer the question. Such reciprocal communications, however businesslike, clear the air and in actually exercise the still maturing pre-frontal cortex, which involves the executive function of the brain.

Respectful honest communication creates a safer world because when rapes occur, people take sides. Non-consensual sex harms victims, their families and future prospects for healthy relationships.

Of course, not all sex involves reproductive function, but as Seventeen Magazine used to caution, heavy petting can lead to sexual intercourse, which is a reproductive function. Unplanned reproduction adversely affects girls and women more than males. I may seem to digress here, so please be tolerant: between 1950 and 1975, 2.4 -4 million unmarried mothers “surrendered” their children to official and unofficial placements. Surrender is an apt term. Many of these mothers found themselves physically restrained before and during labor, anesthetized while personnel removed their children from them, and then returned home amid secrecy, grief and stigma. In “A Hole in My Heart: A Memoir and Report from the Fault Lines of Adoption,” journalist Lorraine Dusky writes about the lifelong confusion, anger, and grief described by many mothers and children separated at birth during a time when there were many things people didn’t talk about.

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Chris Taylor Acoustic Quartet Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn Country Rose Band Riverside Bar & Grill, Fulton East Shore Allstars Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Hard Promises Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Anyelas Vineyards, Skaneateles Lisa Lee Trio Rainbow Shores Restaurant, Pulaski Mother Cover Woody’s Jerkwater Pub, Mattydale The Out-Takes Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Ryan Burdick Kitty Hoynes, Syracuse Smokin’ 916 Riverside, Brewerton TJ Sacco Waterfront Tavern, Brewerton

Friday, August 14

Country Rose Band Margaritaville, Syracuse DJ Halz, Joey & John 916 Riverside, Brewerton Grit N’ Grace Hartwick Field Days, Hartwick The Guise Waterfront Tavern, Brewerton

Last Left Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Lisa Lee Trio Belvue Country Club, Syracuse Lonesome Crow Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Mark Zane Band Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland Max Scialdone Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Megan Davies Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Mike Place Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn Modern Mudd CC’s Tavern on the Green, Elbridge Tiger Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Under the Gun Monirae’s, Pennellville

Saturday, August 15

All-Nite Rodeo with April White Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Black Water Blues Band Dublin’s, Liverpool Country Rose Band Flat Iron Grill, Liverpool Dirtroad Ruckus Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool DVD the Band Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach The Fabulous Ripcords Firudo Asian Bar & Grill, Syracuse Flipside 916 Riverside, Brewerton High On Fire The Lost Horizon, Syracuse John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Osteria Salina, Auburn Mark Zane Pascale’s Italian Bistro, Syracuse Ryan Burdick Waterfront Tavern, Brewerton Victory4Vets Fest w/Frank & Burns, Chris Taylor, Dirtroad Ruckus, Pour Whyte Trash, TJ Sacco & Todd Hobin Band Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool

Sunday, August 16

Dirtroad Ruckus Happy Valley Inn, Parish Garry Johnson & Justin Smithson Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Golden Novak 916 Riverside, Brewerton Funky Blu Roots Lakehouse Pub, Skaneateles Johnny Rage Swifty’s Tavern Outback, Auburn Lisa Lee Band Dox Grill at Pirates Cove, Clay

Mark Zane Duo Suds Factory River Grill, Baldwinsville Rock Doll Connely’s Cove, Wolcott

Sirsy Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn 3 Inch Fury Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool

Monday, August 17

Friday, August 21

Mark DeSantis Orchestra Johnson Park, Liverpool Mark Marci Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach

Tuesday, August 18

Civil Servants 916 Riverside, Brewerton Jamie Notarthomas Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville Kaleb Dorr Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Lisa Lee Trio Muddy Waters, Baldwinsville Steve Laureti Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach

Wednesday, August 19

Alan Taylor Tow Feet Short Johnson Park, Liverpool DJ Halz Woody’s Jerkwater Pub, Mattydale Frank Rhodes 916 Riverside, Brewerton Jamie Notarthomas Wolffie’s Grille, Seneca Falls Joey Belladonna’s Chief Big Way Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn Mike Place Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Paul Case Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Salt City Chill OTB Phoenix Sports Restaurant, Phoenix Toby Franklin Band Dublin’s, Liverpool Under the Gun Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool

Thursday, August 20

Coachmen 916 Riverside, Brewerton East Shore Allstars Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Fetty Wap Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse Frank & Burns Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Turning Stone Steakhouse , Verona Mark Zane Duo Eskapes Lounge, Cicero Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon Woody’s Jerkwater Pub, Mattydale Mick Fury Waterfront Tavern, Brewerton

Country Rose Band Cato Hotel, Cato Dirtroad Ruckus Tin Rooster at Turning Stone, Verona Jamie Notarthomas The Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia Jocelyn Arndt The Westcott Theater, Syracuse Just Joe Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Lake Effect DJ & Karaoke 916 Riverside, Brewerton Letizia Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Los Blancos Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Redline Monirae’s, Pennellville Ron Spencer Band CC’s Tavern On the Green, Elbridge Thick As Thieves Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton The Wiyos The Nelson Odeon, Cazenovia

Saturday, August 22

All Requests DJ Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Black Water Cold Springs Harbor Tiki Bar, Baldwinsville Carolyn Kelly Firudo Asian Bar & Grill, Syracuse Chad DeMarche Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Colin Aberdeen Pascale’s Italian Bistro, Syracuse DJ Davie D Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Donna Colton The Sweet Basil, Tully Jamie Notarthomas The Retreat, Liverpool Jimmy Rodgers & Over the Top Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Lisa Lee Trio Canale’s Restaurant, Oswego The Ripcords Dublin’s, Liverpool Rock Doll The Warehouse Tap & Grille, Sodus Point Ryan Burdick Waterfront Tavern, Brewerton Swamp Dragons 916 Riverside, Brewerton

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Dave De Santis & Bernie Clarke Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach

Tuesday, August 25

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Wednesday, August 26

Dome with Civil Servants Woody’s Jerkwater Pub, Mattydale Jon Liebing Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Jason Vaughn 916 Riverside, Brewerton Mark Doyle & the Maniacs OTB Phoenix Sports Restaurant, Phoenix Max Scialdone Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Scars N’ Stripes Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool Shannon Rae & Mary Lee Flynn Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn

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East Shore Allstars Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Everclear Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Eric Church with The Cadillac Three Grandstand, NYS Fair, Syracuse Jamie Notarthomas Turning Stone Steakhouse , Verona Rick Springfield Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse STR8 On Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool The Sloppy Joe’s Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn

Friday, August 28

Dirtroad Ruckus Tin Rooster at Turning Stone, Verona

Hendry Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Jamie Notarthomas Dublin’s, Liverpool Los Blancos Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Mark Zane Trio Basta on the River, Baldwinsville Melissa Etheridge Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Orleans Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Playing Again Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Rock Generation with Joey & John Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse

Saturday, August 29

Amanda Ashley Duo 916 Riverside, Brewerton Black Water Clubhouse Tavern, Oswego Buckcherry Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse DJ Halz Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Michael Crissan Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach Morris & the Hepcats Firudo Asian Bar & Grill, Syracuse Stroke Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Thunderchild Dominick’s Sports Tavern, Oswego

Sunday, August 30

El-Kabong 916 Riverside, Brewerton Hank Williams Jr. Grandstand, NYS Fair, Syracuse Jamie Notarthomas The Ridge, Chittenango John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Anyelas Vineyards, Skaneateles Lisa Lee Trio Lakeside Grill, Moravia Mark Hoffman Family Band Ridgestock,Chittenango Mark Zane Trio NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse Mitty & the Followers Swifty’s Tavern Outback, Auburn Nate Ruess Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse The Swon Brothers Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Train Wreck Harpoon Eddies, Sylvan Beach

Monday, August 31

Cole Swindell Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse

Tuesday, September 1

Friday, August 28

Wednesday, September 2

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Joe Nichols Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse The Oak Ridge Boys Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse

Jim Gaffigan Grandstand, NYS Fair, Syracuse

Nasty Habit Acoustic Duo Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn Salt-N-Pepa Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Snoop Dog Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse

Sunday, August 2

Thursday, September 3

Saturday, August 8

Meghan Trainor Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Patti LaBelle Grandstand, NYS Fair, Syracuse Olivia Somerlyn & Who Is Fancy Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Rhythm Dogs Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn What About Bob Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, Liverpool

Friday, September 4

Funky Blu Roots Tinker’s Guild, Auburn Fifth Harmony Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse The Ripcords Chevy Court, NYS Fair, Syracuse Westers & McArdell Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

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Mo’Nique Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

Thurs., Aug. 6 - Wed., Aug. 29 Cuse Comedy Championships CNY Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall

Fri., Aug. 7 - Sun., Aug. 9

Can-Am Playoffs: Game 2 Onondaga Nation Arena, Syracuse

Mon., Aug. 3 - Wed., Aug. 5

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Arts/Theater Saturday, August 1

Aida CNY Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall

Thurs., Aug. 1 - Sat., Aug. 8

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13 The Musical Redhouse, Syracuse Sherlock Holmes & the West End Horror Cortland Repertory Theatre , Cortland

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Miracle on South Division Street Cortland Repertory Theatre , Cortland

Steve Byrne Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse Josh Blue Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse John Morgan Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

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Kevin Hart “What Now Tour” OnCenter War Memorial Arena, Syracuse

Fri., Aug. 27 - Sun., Aug. 30 Chris DiStefano Funny Bone Comedy Club, Syracuse

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Paint Night Dolce Vita Bar & Grill, Syracuse

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Is More, Better In The Gym?

Failing to plan is planning to fail. Have a plan before you hit the gym. Don’t hum and haw about what you’re going to do when you get continued from pg 23 there. Keep a workout journal with you while you work out so you can write down everything I understand from you do (sets, repetitions and exercises). Chart all experience how hard of your workouts so you can start to make true it can be to break progress. routines that you’ve Eliminate Distractions been doing for years Distractions will only slow you down! Leave in the gym. Howmagazines, cell phones, and friends (that only ever, if your workouts want to socialize) in the car or at home. Wear haven’t produced any your headphones to help keep you focused and real results for weeks, let other gym goers know you mean business months or years, why while you are there. would you think that It’s All about Mindset they are going to start Some of you truly don’t like working out. I working now? get it. Regardless, keep a positive mindset! A Effort Makes a Difnegative attitude will only hold you back from ference reaching your goals. Instead of dwelling on the Your workout is sweat, fatigue and discomfort that comes along only as good as the with working hard, focus on the bigger picture.

Champion’s member, Brian. effort you put into it Think about how good you are going to feel, how Champion’s member, and hard work comes great you are going to look, and all that you have Martha. Before and after. in different degrees. accomplished.

Hard work for you may be easy for me and much of it What does intensity truly mean? depends on the physical shape you are in. Give it all you’ve got every time you hit the When you exercise intensely, not only do you burn excess calories during the gym and you will be one step closer to reaching your fitness goals. activity, but you’ll continue to burn calories at a higher rate even after the workout is Set a Goal finished.

Whether it’s to gain ten pounds of muscle, lose twenty pounds of fat, or run a marIn most cases, intensity can be described as one’s perceived effort, but when it athon, having a goal to strive for is essential. On the days that you’re feeling unmoti- comes to lifting weights in the gym, intensity refers to the amount of weight lifted. vated, think about the end result and how good you will feel when you get there.

When you increase the work load (the reps, weight and less time between sets), you Keep a Workout Journal increase the intensity. It’s as simple as that. In regards to aerobic exercise (I’ll use

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running as an example), sprinting on a treadmill is obviously far more intense than jogging. Doing as much as possible, as close to the maximum exertion you can put out, is intense.

Why does intensity matter?

Intensity matters because oxygen consumption correlates directly to calories burned. When exercise is introduced into the mix, we consume more oxygen and therefore burn more calories. Are you more out of breath after walking or sprinting?

After lifting a five pound weight or lifting a twenty five pound weight. The harder you push yourself, the more oxygen you require and the more calories you will burn.

The Bottom Line It’s the “more is better” mentality that has been branded in the back of all our minds as a result of decades of misinformation being fed to us by various publications. More isn’t necessarily better and it won’t always get you quicker results!

There isn’t just one right way or one path that will lead you to your goals. If you’re not getting results, you need to take a step back, take a look at what you’ve been doing and try a different approach.

When you feel like throwing in the towel, think about the opportunity cost of not working out and how it can affect your health, self- image and self-esteem. The consequences of skipping a workout are much greater than the effort that it takes to hit the gym and turn your life around. So suck it up, get to the gym and get moving!

Did you or someone you know become noticeably healthier, stronger, leaner, and more physically fit from a new commitment to exercise? Go to Champions Fitness-Center on Facebook, request us as a friend and share your personal success story! Inspire others to get in shape! We want to hear all about it.

I am currently certified by the National Sports Conditioning Association, Apex Fitness Group, and the International Sports Science Association. If you have a question and/or topic you would like me to discuss please e-mail me at isellgraphs@aol.com. If you would like to set up a free consultation with one of our certified fitness professionals please call Champions Fitness at 452-5522. []

Pearl continued from pg 25

PEARL

RUN TIME: 80 mins.

GENRE: Action, Crime, Thriller STARRING: Dana Patton,

Fans of the revenge genre will be satisfied to see Scott Michael Morales, George Morafetis, Justin Brown that the violence is delightfully over-the-top and DIRECTOR: Guy Patton messy. From slashing throats to brutal bludgeonWriters: Guy Patton, Dana ings, Pearl is an equal opportunist when it comes Patton to weaponry. Mr. Patton, who is a comedy writer by trade, successfully interjects brief moments of GRADE: Amuch-needed humor into the intense tale. Some of these instances are subtle and meta, hilariously catering to movie nerds such as myself. Others are more obvious, and largely provided

by Morales, whose chemistry with Ms. Patton was essential for their unconventional dynamic to work.

Two weeks prior to the release of PEARL, The Wachowski’s disastrous sci-fi fiasco JUPITER ASCENDING was released on Blu-Ray. I watched these two polar opposite films in succession, and for me, they will forever be ingrained with one another.

JUPITER, with its $176 million budget, was a prime example of everything that is wrong in modern movie-making. Sure, the visuals were incredible, but it was a colossal failure on every other level. Conversely, PEARL was a film that was crafted by a cast and crew who longed to tell an entertaining story with the meager provisions provided. Seemingly, their entire budget would have merely been spent on a throw-away background prop in an inflated flop like JUPITER ASCENDING. Despite their financial constraints, however, they created an entertaining film that may not have the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, but does have the heart and soul needed to be a must-see movie.

PEARL: APEARL is available through iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Target (online), Walmart (online), X-Box Streaming, and most streaming services. It is also available for rent at Family Video. []

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Cedar Plank Glazed Sesame Salmon Recipe by Country Crock Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. Butter 1 1/2 -lb. Salmon Fillet 2 Tbsp. Dark Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed 1 1/4 Tsp. Soy Sauce 1/4 Tsp. SesameSeeds 1 Green Onion, Sliced

Directions: 1. Soak cedar plank in water 1 hour to 24 hours, placing a weight on top to keep plank submerged.

2. Remove plank from water. Brush plank with 1 tablespoon Butter, then arrange salmon on plank.

3. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons Butter,, sugar and soy sauce in small bowl; remove and reserve 1/2 and set aside.

4. Brush salmon with remaining brown sugar mixture. Carefully place plank on hot grill.

5. Grill salmon until salmon turns opaque. If edges of plank start to burn, carefully mist with water or move to cooler part of the grill.

6. Remove from grill; brush salmon with reserved brown sugar mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallion.

Oven Directions: Preheat oven to 400°.

Brush rimmed baking sheet with 1 Tbsp.

Butte. Arrange salmon on prepared pan.

Follow directions above and bake 20 minutes or until salmon is opaque.

Servings: 4 Prep. Time: 1 Hour Cook Time: 20 mins

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general happiness,” says Brown. “Just about everyone who comes to a game leaves with something positive to say continued from pg 22 or a smile on his or her face. Fans have noticed the blood, sweat, and tears that The 2014 season was a colossal success, both go into the running of a minor league on the field and off. The Chiefs posted their best baseball team every day, and vocally aprecord in 25 years and fans flocked to see their preciated the work the folks here are doteam’s return to prominence. With a multitude ing.” Brown, along with his broadcasting of promotions and events, NBT Bank Stadium partner Eric Gallanty, do their part to probecame a premiere source of summer entertainvide entertainment for supporters who ment in Syracuse. At the team’s 2015 Hot Stove aren’t able to attend every game. Every Dinner, Mr. Smorol proclaimed that this was just pitch, hit, and run of each Chiefs game the first step in a grand resurgence. Speaking to is broadcast over the airwaves of 1260 a packed house at the Oncenter, he implored evAM, and Brown and Gallanty are there to eryone to help spread the word about the renaisdescribe it all. While deftly painting the sance occurring at the stadium. He stated that he picture of the events that are unfolding knew everyone in attendance was “on board” (this on the field, the duo toss around enough was to be the slogan for the 2015 season), but it pop culture references and deadpan was up to us to introduce new fans to the team, humor to keep even the most casual of and more importantly, to the Chiefs experience. I fans entertained. will readily admit that I was riveted by Smorol’s Like any broadcaster, Mr. Brown has a speech, and felt, just as I’m sure everyone else did, that he was speaking directly to unique perspective when it comes to the International League. Traveling to places me. Obviously, his impassioned plea worked, as evidenced by this very column. such as Rochester, Buffalo, Pawtucket, Louisville, Scranton, and Durham, he has On Sunday, May 24 of this year, my wife and I took our two children, ages 6 and 3, first-hand knowledge as to the atmosphere that surrounds each and every park. “I to see the Chiefs take on the Indianapolis Indians. Not only did we watch as Paolo believe you can measure our energy and fan interaction with any other.” Brown says.

Espino became the first Syracuse pitcher in 3 years to hit a dinger at NBT Bank Sta“Jason Smorol will stand at the exit and greet fans as they leave the park. He’ll walk dium, but because every Sunday is Family Fun Day, my kids’ admission was free, and around and talk to people during the games.” He goes on to say, “When the Chiefs at the conclusion of the game, they had the opportunity to go down onto the field, start to rally, our staff and interns are on the dugout, pumping our crowds up and and run a lap around the bases. As legions of beaming children sprinted around the imploring our fans to be as loud as possible. I’ve been to parks that have 10,000 fans diamond, Mr. Smorol supplied jovial commentary and even interviewed some of the that aren’t as loud as ours is with 4,000. The folks here are genuine baseball fans.” runners after they crossed home plate. As fans exited the park after a spectacular When asked why he believes fans should come out to catch a game, Brown sucfireworks display, Mr. Smorol was standing at the front gate, shaking hands, thanking cinctly describes his feelings. “I’m a baseball purist. I’ll always believe that people everyone for coming, and providing tenacious high-five’s to both of my delighted should come to the park because you’ll see something you’ve never seen at a basechildren. In all of my years of attending professional sporting events, I had never ball game every time you come to the park. In terms of our park, I think folks should seen anything quite like it. The most surprising thing about this, was that it was not come to be part of an amazing communal experience. The energy, excitement and an anomaly. At every single home game, you will see Mr. Smorol doing the same improvisational nature of a Chiefs baseball game make it worth your while, no matexact thing. Unlike management in the past, he has taken a much more hands-on ter what the weather. Every person can always feel like he or she has been part of approach to the team. “I feel that the Chiefs need a face.” says Smorol. “Since our something special.” With these words, Brown encapsulates the feelings that many players by the nature of the game are not here consistently, the face of the franchise have after going to a Chiefs game. It also echoes the sentiment that Mr. Smorol feels must be someone who is here all the time. That boils it down to Scooch, Pops and is fundamental to the success of the team. “It’s not the same old Chiefs,” Smorol says. me. Scooch and Pops don’t talk.”

“We have changed the atmosphere and want you to come and see us. It is a wacky, This was the first of many games we have attended so far this season, and it has fun place to bring your friends and family. We are the most affordable sports enterbeen one of the great joys of my life to watch my children fall in love with the game tainment in town. In my obviously biased opinion, we are also the most fun. The that has always meant so much to me. Though the Chiefs record may not be on par best compliment I think I ever received was a few weeks ago from one of the visiting with the magical playoff run they had last year, it is still the best ticket in town. This is teams. They told me that if they had kids, they would bring them to a Chiefs game. due, in large part, to the fact that Mr. Smorol and every member of the Chiefs organi- Of all the parks in the league, they thought we were the most fun. We are fun, we zation, has done their part to create an affordable, family-friendly atmosphere. This are affordable and we have something for everyone. I hope everyone in the county is done in a variety of ways, including providing unique promotions virtually every comes to visit us one time and see for themselves.” night. Most of these have been met with great enthusiasm. According to Mr. Smorol, This, in my opinion, is proof that Smorol, Brown, and the entire organization under“Our most successful promotion is $1.00 Thursday. This promotion gives families stands that the experience transcends the sport. Whether you are a die-hard baseanother affordable option. You can bring your family of four for less than $30, get ball fan or not is inconsequential. There is no doubt that when you step through the tickets, park, hot dogs, beer, soda and still have change. Oh, and you get to see all gates, you are hoping for a win for the home team, (Smorol says of his squad, “This the fun that the Chiefs bring to a game. We have one $1.00 Thursday in August, it year, while we have not been winning games, the team has always been competiwill be a great night. Bob Antonacci for County Comptroller is sponsoring the night tive. In the beginning of the year, we could not catch a break and had some other and he is bringing in the Racing Presidents from the Washington Nationals. We will issues. The Nationals never gave up, major changes were made, and we are playing also be raising money and awareness for St. Baldrick’s that night.” very good baseball right now. I expect us to have a winning record for the second Aside from Dollar Thursdays, the Chiefs also feature specials such as Two-forhalf of the year.”) But here in Syracuse, this shouldn’t be the only thing that matters.

Tuesday (select concessions items are buy one, get one free), Fireworks Friday, Super We have all made the choice to live in an area that receives more snow than outsidSaturday (giveaways, autograph signings, and fireworks) and the aforementioned ers could ever dream of, and the bitter cold slices like a knife for virtually half of the Family Sunday. The Chiefs also host many “themed” events. It’s not in every city that year. When you decide to take in a Chiefs game, there is an opportunity to sit outyou can walk into a baseball park and enjoy (or take part in) the delightful absurdity side, spend some time with your family, and have fun doing so. Though you may not of Mullet Night, Ugly Sweater Day, “Back to the Future” Night, or Superhero Day. I, know the roster of the team from top to bottom, your kids are going to love dancing for one, am counting down the days until August 16, because “Star Wars” Day will in-between innings, scarfing down chicken & waffles, and spending some time out undoubtedly be a blast. in the sun or under the lights. As a result, you will be creating memories that can’t be What do any of these promotions have to do with baseball, you ask? On the replicated in front of a television screen, or walking around a mall. surface, not a whole lot. It does, however, have everything to do with entertainWith the arrival of August, it means there is only about a month of baseball left. ment. While it may be difficult to measure the level of fun that patrons are having, But, fret not, my friends, because you still have time to jump on board with the the Chiefs play-by-play man Kevin Brown has noticed a discernible difference in the Chiefs. Trust me when I say, you and your loved ones will be happy you did. [] attitudes of the fans over the past two seasons. “There’s been an amazing uptick in

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18. Best Diner ________________________________________ 19. Best Restaurant for Seafood__________________________ 20. Best Deli/Sandwich Shop ____________________________ 21. Best Italian Restaurant ______________________________ 22. Best Asian Restaurant _______________________________ 23. Best Middle Eastern Restaurant _______________________ 24. Best Mexican Restaurant ____________________________ 25. Best German Restaurant ____________________________ 26. Best Dinner Cruise _________________________________ 27. Best Place for Wings ________________________________ 28. Best Place for Ribs _________________________________ 29. Best Place for Pizza _________________________________ 30. Best Restaurant for Steak ____________________________ 31. Best Restaurant for Sushi ____________________________ 32. Best Place for Ice Cream _____________________________ 33. Best Place for Lunch ________________________________ 34. Best Place for Breakfast _____________________________ 35. Best Place For Burger _______________________________ 36. Best Place For a Fish Fry _____________________________ 37. Best Place for a Hot Dog ____________________________ 38. Best Bakery/Pastry Shop ____________________________ 39. Best Place for Coffee ________________________________ 40. Best Family Restaurant ______________________________ 41. Best Buffet Restaurant ______________________________ 42. Best Take-Out Restaurant ____________________________ 43. Best Caterer_______________________________________ 44. Best Winery _______________________________________

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Reader's Choice Awards 45. Best Neighborhood Bar _____________________________ 46. Best Biker Bar _____________________________________ 47. Best Place for Happy Hour ___________________________ 48. Best Sports Bar ____________________________________ 49. Best Irish Pub _____________________________________ 50. Best Place for Draft Beer_____________________________ 51. Best Place for a Martini _____________________________ 52. Best Place for Glass of Wine _________________________

GOODS & SERVICES

53. Best Book Store____________________________________ 54. Best Health Food Store______________________________ 55. Best Body Art Shop_________________________________ 56. Best Hair Salon ____________________________________ 57. Best Nail Salon ____________________________________ 58. Best Tanning Salon _________________________________ 59. Best Day Spa ______________________________________ 60. Best Inn __________________________________________ 61. Best Florist________________________________________ 62. Best Place for Martial Arts ___________________________ 63. Best Place for Massage ______________________________ 64. Best Dance Studio _________________________________ 65. Best Music Store ___________________________________ 66. Best Smoke Shop __________________________________ 67. Best Liquor Store __________________________________

MEDIA

68. Best Local TV News _________________________________ 69. Best Weathercaster _________________________________ 70. Best Local Radio Station _____________________________ 71. Best Local Radio Personality/ies ______________________

SPORTS & LEISURE

72. Best Local Sports Team______________________________ 73. Best Raceway _____________________________________ 74. Best Local Gym ____________________________________ 75. Best Local Place to Ski/Snowboard ____________________ 76. Best Public Golf Course _____________________________ 77. Best Miniature Golf ________________________________ 78. Best Country Club__________________________________ 79. Best Place for Horseback Riding ______________________

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