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Alex Zhang Hungtai is a musician who has spent his life drifting from home to home. His parents were children of communist China, and since setting out, he's lived in places as far-flung as Honolulu, Montreal and most recently, Berlin.
Under the name Dirty Beaches, Hungtai makes washy, dreamy rock music that often feels nostalgic. Hungtai's whole last album was dedicated to his father; he was inspired after finding out his dad had been in a doo wop cover band during his youth in China.
"What was left of that was only a picture," he explains. "There was no recordings; he didn't tell me what songs they played. It was just a photo that I found."
But seeing his father in that photo was magnetic.
"He was wearing a suit. And he was surrounded by three guys — two backup singers and one guitar player. And he was the one in front, standing in front of the microphone," he says.
The experience moved Hungtai to look back at the rock music of the 1950s and '60s. The resulting album, Badlands, was at once disconnected and intensely personal.
Hungtai's new album as Dirty Beaches is a twofer: a double-disc set called Drifters / Love Is The Devil. He spoke about it with NPR's Jacki Lyden; click the audio link to hear more of their conversation.
If you're just joining us, this is WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Jacki Lyden. And it's time now for music.
LYDEN: Alex Zhang Hungtai is a musician who spent his life drifting from home to home. His parents were children of Communist China. Born in Taiwan, he's lived in places as far-flung as Honolulu, Montreal and most recently, Berlin. Under the name Dirty Beaches, he makes layered, dreamy, nostalgic rock music. His new album is set in two parts.
The first half is called "Drifters," and the second half is called "Love is the Devil." It's an intensely personal album borne of his experiences moving about, and he spoke to us while on tour in Europe. He says that even after spending more than a decade in the U.S., it was impossible to put down roots.
ALEX ZHANG HUNGTAI: I moved from Hawaii to San Francisco with my band. And just like any other North American young adults, we were just really naive and working (bleep) jobs and not really thinking about anything. And then my visa in the states ran out, and all of a sudden, like, overnight, I lost my band, my apartment and, like, all my high school friends.
So I had nowhere to go. I went to China, worked in real estate for a year. That didn't really work out. So I wanted to play and pursue music again, so I moved to Canada, to Montreal.
LYDEN: Yeah. And I think that you are 30, so these different places, how would you say so many different values from east to west, from Europe to Canada, you know, what does that make you think about who you are or what we call home?
HUNGTAI: I think it just makes you less ethnocentric and just focus on just being human. It forces you to reassimilate and readapt and readjusting due to displacement. And that way, it has made me the person I am today instead of just complaining about not having good coffee or complaining about, you know, luxury things like, you know, things that we're used to. And I just embrace whatever that's around me and just kind of take it as it is.
LYDEN: How long have you lived in Berlin?
HUNGTAI: We just moved there, like, in December, actually.
LYDEN: What's the experience of living there been like?
HUNGTAI: It's kind of like being deaf again because you know, you don't understand anything. And it's like watching a foreign movie with no subtitles. But I've went through that as a kid, so it's not, you know, it's not so strange.
LYDEN: The whole concept of drifting, you know, I think of that as an American concept because we are such an immigrant culture here in the United States.
HUNGTAI: Yeah, totally.
LYDEN: But, of course, you have been an international drifter, and so that seems to really be important to your songwriting.
HUNGTAI: I think as a child, it wasn't more of a choice. It was more just like out of situations and scenarios, family problems and stuff like that and you're kind of placed with relatives or, you know, whoever. But then as an adult, it's just more kind of like a way of life, I guess. Whenever I can't figure something out, whenever I feel stuck, I just restart. I just move to somewhere else.
LYDEN: In this album, there's lots of tracks that are named for places - Belgrade, the Danube River, Berlin. Let's listen to a track. This one is named for a place in Macau called "Casino Lisboa."
HUNGTAI: Yeah. I went to Macau with my father for his 70th birthday. It was kind of like a father and son kind of reunion, get together, you know, went to the casinos and went to the sauna together. And it was really weird to kind of like party with your old man, but it was nice.
LYDEN: Hungtai's relationship with his father features prominently in his music. Indeed, his last album was dedicated to his father. Hungtai was inspired after finding out that his dad had been in a doo-wop cover band during his youth in Communist China.
HUNGTAI: What was left of that was only a picture. There was no recordings. And he didn't tell me what songs they played, but it was just a photo that I found.
LYDEN: But seeing his father in that photo was magnetic.
HUNGTAI: He was wearing a suit, and he was surrounded by three guys - two backup singers and one guitar player - and he was the one in front, standing in front of the microphone.
LYDEN: The photograph moved Alex Zhang Hungtai to look back at the rock music of the 50s and 60s. The resulting album, his first full-length, is called "Badlands." It launched Hungtai onto the international music scene. And while it's very personal, "Badlands" also evoked the music of his father's generation, washed with Hungtai's signature ambient style.
LYDEN: And what did he have to say about it?
HUNGTAI: He didn't say anything. But my mother did tell me that he cried when he was listening to it. So that was good enough for me.
LYDEN: I want to go back to Macau. What did you guys do when you were in Macau?
HUNGTAI: Let's just say what happens in Macau stays in Macau.
LYDEN: You know, I had a feeling you were going to tell me something like that, and I can't say I blame you. That's Alex Zhang Hungtai of the band Dirty Beaches. And his new album is out now. It's called "Drifters/Love is the Devil." Alex, we're glad you made time for us. Thank you.
HUNGTAI: Awesome. Thanks for having me, Jacki.
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We had some interesting points come up at the Book Fair this week.
That's book-selling humor, that is. A "point", you see, is some feature of a book which proves whether it is or is not the valuable edition. Several things came in with interesting""
I didn't say it was particularly funny humor. I just said it was book-selling humor. Some people are so bent on instant gratification in this century.
A lot of points are the sort of thing you'd expect. Are the words "First Edition" or "First Printing" on the copyright page? Simple enough, though there are a few books in which it is the later printings which say "First Edition". Or that number row at the bottom of the copyright page: does it include the number 1? This is also simple enough, though, as mentioned before, there are publishers who end the row with a 2 if it is a first printing, and there are those with rows ending in a 1, but you have to check which letter of the alphabet is in the middle of the row, and….
But those are the easy ones.
A nice Victorian anthology came in last week, its cover bright and undamaged. I have dealt with this title before, and vaguely recalled there was a suppressed chapter which existed only in the first printing. I checked a handy reference book and found out not only which chapter needed to be there, but also that the ads in the back of the book amounted to 24 pages, and were dated "December, 1874".
Many publishers included their catalog at the backs of their books, hoping you'd figure if the company could publish something as good as the one you'd just read, the rest of the line would be looking into. I glanced at the back of this book, and found 32 pages of ads. The fact that they were dated "August, 1893" assisted in letting me know I did not have that first printing, but merely a nice, tight copy of a piece of Victoriana.
("Tight" is another one of those book-selling terms. It is a good thing for a book to be tight: it means no one has thrown it across the room and loosened the hinges, no one has had to retrieve the dust jacket from a playful dog: the book essentially looks as if it has never been read. It IS, however, possible for a book to be too tight. If you can't open it, it hardly matters which printing it is.)
The other book was an excellent turn-of-the-century children's book by an excellent turn-of-the-century children's author. It is not one of his really famous books—the ones with the word "Oz" in the title—and this is a good thing. First off, it didn't sell as well, so it's rather rare, and second, it didn't sell as well, so there are fewer different printings to choose from.
However, there was indeed a point to show whether I had the all-important first printing. I was asked to turn to the copyright page and look at the name of the publisher. IF the name of the publisher measured 1 21/32 inches, it was NOT the first printing. In the first printing, the name of the publisher measures 1 25/32 inches.
I do not wish to suggest that the Newberry does not supply me with the world's most sensitive technical apparatus, but I will say a quick search failed to turn up a ruler that was marked off in thirty-seconds of an inch. I had to kind of eye it in: decide whether it looked more like one and ten and a half sixteenths of an inch or one and twelve and a half sixteenths of an inch.
Oh, I decided it was 1 25/32 and thus the first printing, but I do wonder sometimes if I shouldn't have gone with one of my earlier childhood ambitions to become a surgeon, which doesn't require all this precision.
But then I suppose my life would be pointless.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
☞ EAT: A Sunday Afternoon at Cedric
After having quite a late start in the morning for Super Bowl Sunday, we decided to head out to Cedric to check the brunch menu. The scene upon arrival was a pleasant representation of new Harlem which my guest who resides in the Bronx thought was fascinating. There was a gathering of older gentlemen from the neighborhood at one of the corner tables and the crowd also consisted of many groups of young folk who were from diverse backgrounds which also included a few same-sex pairings. Our small party of two was one of the only ones that were fully minority from different backgrounds and the open ambiance was perfect for a Sunday uptown.
The previous restaurant called Mojo had a very glamorous evening look to it but Cedric was more approachable during the day with its open windows, zinc bar and large framed artwork on the exposed brick walls. It was Super Bowl Sunday so the diverse and attractive staff had team jerseys on to reflect the festive mood. Fresh flower bouquets on the tables which featured small, short stem roses were a nice touch but the detail was lost since they were quite wilted, drooping and dry by this end of the week. My brunch date also has a fashionable eye and quickly pointed this out so I was hopeful that the food would hold up to the pricing on the menu.
Cedric is a bistro and the French offerings are probably quite amazing but brunch was the mood of the afternoon after having a late night out. French toast with a side of bacon, coffee and juice was the order and my hopes were high since we were both quite famished. Our plates took some time to be served up and the experience turned out to be similar to the aforementioned roses. At a certain price point, one sort of expects large slabs of toast with a bit of char on the egg coating and thick, whole slices of bacon cooked to perfection. Our brunch plates were neatly arranged but the meager diagonally cut slices of toast looked to be of the basic white bread variety and the bacon was mostly thin and crumbled. It all tasted fine but the visual presentation once more was lacking.
Our biggest issue with Cedric is that the food (at least for our particular brunch dish ordered) could be a little more outstanding but an incident the night before has some calling the proprietor racists and others just pointing out plain old nepotism for those with more money. Read more about this particular diner-proprietor clash in the New York Times: LINK
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Dinkens is a jerk. Plain and simple. I'll patronize Cedric more frequently than I already do, because the more powerless she is made to be, the sooner she'll be gone.ReplyDelete
The proprietors certainly aren't racists. That's insane. Funny that someone who opens a "nice" restaurant in a previously ignored and predominantly African-American neighborhood are somehow racists. Wouldn't Harlem on its face be a tough place even to visit if you were racist? Wouldn't that be like an anti-Semite opening a restaurant in Tel Aviv?
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- Sanou's mumFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Dickens. Dinkens was Mayor.Delete
I don't know what happened here, but I've heard lots of stories floating around the various parent circles and email chains in Harlem. I tend to agree with Christopher, I am not going to make these accusations unless I was there. Cedric lives on my block and is always pleasant to everybody.ReplyDelete
Dido Christopher! I am getting tired as well. Calling for a boycott?!! Please! There are bigger fishes to fry in Harlem (crime, drugs, etc). Let's pick our battles carefully folks!ReplyDelete
I think any restaurant proprietor would ask you to give up your table if you'd been there for 3-4 hours with rotating guests, no matter your race or economic background.ReplyDelete
Oh please. They had closed out their tab/check right before the new party arrived - it's not uncommon for a restaurant to ask a table who seems to be lingering, after they've paid the check, to move to a new spot so they can seat a four-top for dinner. Making bogus claims of racism when all you've had is a verbal dispute with the owner devalues real incidences of discrimination. Also, the politician Ms. Pierre-Louis should be ashamed - coming back to the restaurant specifically to threaten to close it down, in a community where we need new investment and amenities, is both abusive and idiotic.ReplyDelete
- ResidentFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:41 PM
A group of inebriated women have a meaningless seating dispute with a restauranteur and then try to scream racism and get the community to boycott (read: shutdown) the establishment. The local councilwoman does no investigation but writes a letter condemning the restauranteur and another woman gets a negative story planted in the Amsterdam News. If I were the restauant owners I would look into suing these women for defamation of characterReplyDelete
These comments are so on the money! I can tell you that this will be a boon for the strip as there needs to be more family style spots and also it will keep Harlem dollars uptown. More lighting on a desolate strip! Who could NOT want this???ReplyDelete
This has been an absolutely disgraceful episode and I sincerely hope Cedric actually come out of this benefiting somehow. On a lighter note, I used to give them a bit of stick for not having high-chairs, but that is an entirely different argument altogether :) The way this whole thing has played out, however, is scandalous. Rosemonde Pierre-Louis has been borderline slanderous with her comments and threats to shut these guys down. I for one would like to see her dismissed.ReplyDelete
If I were these guys, I would be speaking with my attorney, however, that is probably not in their nature.
There was an article in the NY times over a year ago that speaks of similar tensions.ReplyDelete
The old guard expect ring kissing and the new restaurants treat them with the same respect as any other customer, which I suspect makes the old guard feel slighted.
This tempest in a teacup has brought Cedric's to mine and likely many others attention, and despite the aggravation the poor owners had to suffer, they may benefit as I noticed Cedric's gets glowing reviews for food and service. Cedric's will get my business and I will send friends there in the future. Maybe there is no such thing as bad publicity if you have good product, I wish them much success.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Now if they can't make a decent croque monsieur then they deserve a boycott. Other than that, live long and prosper.ReplyDelete
There is an article in the NY Times about all of this. This story is really developing.ReplyDelete
This is a non issue.ReplyDelete
A group of whiny patrons got mad because they were asked to move after they paid thier tab.
Only in this case, the whiners knew somebody with a bit of clout.
So when they didn't get special treatment they didn't understand what was happening.
Fairness: what a concept.
Sounds like it is more about ego and sense of entitlement than race.ReplyDelete
- harlemhommeFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:01 AM
i am amazed that all of the comments seem to absolve the owner of his possible part in mishandling the situation. granted, the women may have overreacted, but the comments seem so one-sided...calling the women "whinners" and "innebriated"? why is no one giving them the benefit of the doubt? not that i totally agree w/the women, but i wasnt there, and from what i see neither were the folks commenting.ReplyDelete
The owner has already apologized - in writing no less - and has admitted he was wrong to yell/raise his voice. So his customer service skills need some work - and as a small business owner if he pisses off his customers then he'll suffer for it. BUT, to me, that's significantly less of an issue than a) making bogus claims of racism and having Inez Dickens, our elected Representative, send a knee-jerk letter (with NO research or investigation) threatening a boycott and b) having the deputy borough president abuse her power and threaten "to shut the place down". As to whether they were drunk - 7 hours at a table, 5+ bottles of wine, champagne etc is a lot for even me and I have a hollow leg. Ego and alcohol are a combustible mix. I wonder if the ladies concerned felt a little embarrassed next morning, or if they still felt that they were 100% blemish-free?ReplyDeleteReplies
HHH - Spot on!Delete
Usually, when confronted with racist treatment, the response is not to stay at the establishment for three hours after the fact, paying the supposed racist for several bottles of wine without complaint, only to remark about one's treatment after three hours of drinking.ReplyDelete
Drinking 5+ bottles of wine and champagne for 7 hours and complaining of racism absolutely belittles real victims of discrimination. Horrible, horrible things have been done in the name of racism; moving a group of well-connected drunks (there, I said it) to a different table to accommodate a reservation (no matter the reserving party's color) isn't akin to denying Rosa Parks a seat in the front of the bus.
My God.
This whole incident makes me want to move far away from this "enlightened and open-minded" big city.
Even if I assume that the ladies' version is what happened, it is still clear that:
The ladies were not refused service. They were not given an undesireable table while they were served. It was not until AFTER they finished dining and paid thier tab that they were asked to move.
Now I've haven't been to Cedric's yet, but I've been to Mojo which was the last restaurant there. So I do know that the place is real small. So the request to move isn't unreasonable given the place's dimensions.
Now I don't know is who caught an attitute about the situation first, but I doubt a reasonable person would consider whatever went down there as racism.
Another article about this situation:ReplyDelete
I might have to check out Cedric sometime. Good reviews online. I'm glad these obnoxious-sounding women brought it to my attention.
Christopher, spot on. This entire episode leaves such a sour taste in the mouth and is like an episode out of the Twilight Zone.ReplyDelete
I am sick and tired of hearing how new people moving into the neighborhood immediately equates to Caucasians. There are any number of other groups moving into the neighborhood. Second, why oh why must the so called 'old guard' be treated above and beyond everybody else? From what I have seen, the current elected officials have done sod all to clean up the streets and get the neighborhood in order, but are all too keen to criticize anybody else coming in who god forbid, actually want to be proactive about things. From what I have read the vast majority of locals are behind Cedric with this and all it has done is highlighted how backwards and entitled a select group of Harlemites continue to be.
- HarlemBBCFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:49 AM
I happen to know one of the women involved in this incident and can tell you that "high strung" would be a mild description for her; however, she is not old Harlem at all, in fact she is as new to Harlem as most others are. I know that everyone is quick to say that the women were wrong and in truth they might have been but the staff could have done a better job as well.ReplyDelete
As an instance, they let these women open another tab at the same table when a new member to the group arrived after they had already paid. It was at that point, prior to opening the new tab, that they could have said to these ladies, "If new guest arrive we will have to move you". This would have been better received I am sure. With that said I think that labeling this racist only came up because of the new arrivals were white, which is just stupid in my opinion.
I think that a valuable lesson on improving service is here to be learnt and I am sure in future Cedric's will be a better place for it.
I also totally agree with the sentiment expressed here that our elected officials really need to get their priorities straight, the streets are filthy, gangs are all over and they are worried about intimidating a business owner. Shame on them.
With that said I see that the same elected officials are screaming about stop and frisk which has taken numerous fire arms off the street and probably saved countless lives. I say more stop and frisk but that is another thread and conversation.
Just because these young women purchased a significant amount of wine does not mean they were inebriated. Please, unless you were there and saw them in an inebriated state, stop calling them that. Then, the owner raising his voice is definitely a no-no, no matter the venue/arena. Clearly Ms. Espy interpreted this as a racist episode when actually it was disrespect. One does wonder if the race of the women were white would he have been so inclined to raise his voice. Lets remember where we are; a Black community that is rapidly and acutely gentrifying and making those African Americans who have been here for the duration very uncomfortable. This is a community of people who have felt that no one who is in charge cares about them and this is true. It wasn't until those with money started buying up property uptown that the authorities took notice and acted. While one has to be careful about how they approach anyone in a conflict situation, a white inidividual has to be particularly careful about how he/she approaches a Black person given our history in this country. While Ms. Pierre-Louis denies saying she would shut the restaurant down, I think we should be careful about that, she says she didn't say it and I believe her. Given her position I am sure she is careful in choosing her statements. So again, unless you were there and it seems none of the above 22 commentators were, then stop acting like you wereReplyDeleteReplies
- harlemhommeFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:48 PM
yes, yes--i agree. well said!Delete
- harlemhommeFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:57 PM
This whole issue has left a bad taste in my mouth and some of my neighbors (previous customers) with whom I've spoken about this. I wish Cedric well, but I'm not interested...at least not just yet.Delete
Disagree - sounds like you're biased! The group targeted several media outlets (blogs, NYT, Amsterdam News, DNAinfo, Yelp, Facebook) to defame Cedric. The worst part of this incident is the negative attention this has brought to our community. Harlem is already considered a risky place for new businesses - this incident doesn't help.Delete
Guest, so Inez Dickens, an elected official who was not present at the time, calling for a boycott of the restaurant is OK then? THAT is an absolute disgrace and in my book she ought to step down.ReplyDelete
And Dickens has been in office since 2006--maybe you could enlighten us on a few of her accomplishments for this community since she took office? I'd love to hear some that specifically have helped those residents who have been here "for the duration" and are now "very uncomfortable" as you say (what is that duration, anyhow?). I only know that she never responds to emails or phone calls (that's firsthand experience, by the way), and that she attempted to initiate a boycott of an area business. Stellar!ReplyDelete
I'd like to see two more apologies (as the Cedric folk have done both a written apology and widely reached out in social media), and then maybe we could consider the matter closed. First apology from Rosemonde Pierre-Louis for making a threat - something any restaurant would be nervous about from a relatively powerful local politician. Obviously most of us weren't there but my gut tells me no small-biz owner makes an idle accusation against the Deputy Borough President without some cause; as there's literally no upside in stoking that fire. Second apology from Inez Dickens for again making a unjustified threat of boycott based on a political ally's (Ms. Pierre-Louis) unsubstantiated racism claim. Simply saying "we all made a mistake, tempers were running hot and things were said/written that we all wish we could take back" may bring the matter to a close. Of course that'd require a couple of politicians, who seem to believe in patronage and ring-kissing, to accept a modicum of responsibility for an episode that's left a sour taste in many mouths. Probably too much to hope for.ReplyDelete
You are all missing the POINT! Take Inez Dickens out of the equation. She is NOT instrumental to this!ReplyDelete
- MichaelFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:23 PM
I see Cedric from my apartment windows and frequented it for the first time several weeks ago, and constantly walk past it to/from work/etc.. The crowds are always very mixed, young and old, black and white, gay and straight - and the staff/owners are the most accomodating people ever. Seems like this story is just a bunch of drunk older women with nothing better to do. I will continue to frequent Cedric even more because of this.ReplyDelete
@Guest -- Inez Dickens: she is instrumental to this. She inserted herself with the email she sent to Cedric. Have you seen it?? She uses terms like "turning back the clock" in an attempt to conjure up images of the Civil Rights Movement -- really?? She is an elected official for ALL of Harlem and to adopt a position against a business in this community without having spoken to anyone at the restaurant......she has put herself right in the midst of this my friend. She is an extension of the threat from the ladies involved to close Cedric.ReplyDelete
Ms. Espy is a tranplant. I am a Harlem native, born and raised. If these ladies were so offended by the way they were being treated, why did they decide to stay longer and spend more money?!!!! Furthermore, Inez Dickens is a joke! She needs work on these young hoodlums running around the neighborhood causing havoc! She just hangs on to the coattails of Rangel. They are both part of the pathetic old guard and their days are numbered!ReplyDelete
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Why didn't he just rope off the tables for his well heeled friends that had a reservation already?ReplyDelete
They were not actually well heeled...they were just folks who had a reservation at 730pm and had requested that table. I think the issue arose because he asked the "well heeled, entitled" to move tables to accommodate the 730 res.ReplyDelete
As an African American woman who has dined at Cedric's on more than one occasion, it is my feeling that Cedric is not racist, yet he did show EXTREMELY poor judgement and bad service skills in the way he responded to these ladies. It seems the commenters on this thread know very little about the history of Harlem and how or why these women might be offended by Cedric's behaviour towards them. That is fine, they can be as wrong and as ignorant as they like, but Cedric as a business owner has to know the demographic he will be serving. I know of other black women diners who were asked to move as well. It is a small restaurant and it seems there is often the need to move people. I understand that. I think the way he spoke and responded is what upset people and I have that from others. As for the politicians, I do not know those women, but I will say this...what business owner opens in a community he is not a part of without knowing or schmoozing the local pols?????? Where in the world is that different? These commenters must be crazy. Could I open a restaurant tomorrow on Staten Island if the community believed I was being rude to a local Italian pol? Even the perception of such could mean death. Cedric should know how to smooth these things over....as he said, It's just business.ReplyDelete
It is rather sad to see this spelled out: politicians elected in NYC expect to be schmoozed by local businesses...ReplyDelete
One further comment - if we were to talk about business, it really boils down to who needs whom more. As in: does Harlem (i.e. politicians, community, et al) need more establishments like Cedric's or the other way around? And, if Cedric closes, how many months or years would the space sit empty as opposed to providing tax revenue and jobs?
If it was JUST a 7:30 reservation that prompted him to move these women, he should have told these ladies that. And it wouldn't have been an issue. When you bring up the fact that this special group of people actually just recently bought condos in the neighborhood and are "regular patrons" or friends of his, that's an issue. That's favoritism and if you're going to claim that you don't treat people differently based on race, or how much money the spend, then you shouldn't treat your customers differently or better because they recently bought condos in the area. Period. His story's not adding up to me. And if you do run your business like that (which very many restauranteurs do), you should be prepared for backlash. Having a 7:30 reservation for a specific table is one thing. Being a "regular" or a recent condo owner in the neighborhood is another. It signifies money and class, and regardless of race that shouldn't be the deciding factor in how you treat your restaurant guests.ReplyDelete
I had a very lovely dinner at Cedric this past weekend. Both my Mom and I were treated very well. It was my Mom's first time dining at Cedric's and she was very pleased with the food, ambiance and overall vibe of the restaurant. My I add that we are both people of color, long time harlem residents and renters. Go figure!ReplyDelete
Many establishments in NYC do not offer patrons the option of being re-seated at another location after 3+ hours on a busy night, as Cedric's did. Patrons are simply presented with the bill and asked to pay at around the 90 minute mark. If you are a regular and are spending a lot of money, you might get 2 hours. Restaurants make money by turning over tables and honoring reservations. So if I want to linger for hours with friends, I am careful to select a restaurant that is less popular or a night that is not busy, or plan to move the party from the restaurant to a local bar after our meals are finished. A restaurant that is both enjoyable for patrons and profitable for owners requires graciousness and courtesy from both parties.ReplyDeleteReplies
well said and to the point. Also wondering was there a language/culture gap which led to this miscommunication? And how about that that amount of alcohol and how it impairs judgement?Delete
"A restaurant that is both enjoyable for patrons and profitable for owners requires graciousness and courtesy from both parties." That just about summed it up quite perfectly.ReplyDelete


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Mr. Earl Eugene Stark, former Three Rivers Police Chief, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Kairos Dwelling following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Earl Eugene Stark, former Three Rivers Police Chief, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Kairos Dwelling following a lengthy illness.
He was born June 15, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Ind., a son of Jack Taylor and Ruby (Rasbaugh) Stark.
Mr. Stark has been a longtime resident of this area. In 1972, he moved to Three Rivers from Colon, where he grew up. Earl served on the Three Rivers Police Department, where he attained the rank of detective and then chief of police, before retiring after 33 years of service. Upon his retirement, Earl was elected as a city commissioner for the 3rd District.
Mr. Stark served his country honorably during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy, EO2, 32nd Naval Construction Regiment, and also the S.E.A.B.E.E. Construction Battalion, of which Earl was very proud. He was a life member of the Snyder-Lewis-Welty Post #454, Fraternal Order of Police, and was very active during his tenure in F.O.P. Baseball. Earl loved to fish and work as a handyman as well as spend time with his sons and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Phillip Stark.
Mr. Stark leaves to cherish his memory his loving family, wife Frances "Fran" (VanDeWeghe) Stark of Three Rivers; two sons, Matthew (Rita) Stark and their sons, Colton and Wyatt Stark, all of Three Rivers, and Adam (Nicole) Stark and their children, Alli and Grant Stark, all of Centreville; a brother, John (Linda) Stark of Sparta; and three sisters, Nancy Stark of Mendon, Susan Freeland of Sturgis and Roberta (David) Lamb of Sherwood; as well as a special aunt, Margaret Stark, of Williamsburg, Ky.
Per Mr. Starks request cremation has taken place.
A memorial celebration will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Riverside Church of Three Rivers, with Pastor Jerry Solis officiating.
Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery, with police and military honors under the auspices of the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department, the Three Rivers Police Department and the American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170.
Memorial donations may be made to Kairos Dwelling or the M.I.C.O.P.S.
Envelopes are available at Hohner Funeral Home; P.O. Box 1018, 1004 Arnold St, Three Rivers, MI 49093, which is in care of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.hohnerfh.com.


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Stanczyk, for a long time has been using Flag Counter to get some idea of the access my blog has to the Old World.
The image to the far left is WordPress and is just for today (so far). The image to the near left is a cumulative count by country of Flag Counter for the last year. So I am thankful to WordPress for providing this analytic for my blog. It was always my hope to reach Poland and the other Central European nations where potential family tree members still reside. When I look at the analytics for the last year from WordPress, it seems people from about 60-70% of world's landmass visit this blog! Come on China, you can bring that percentage up.
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Hershey Co. named to The Civic 50 list
The Hershey Co. has been named to The Civic 50, a list of top companies on the S&P 500 that seek to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.
The Dauphin County-based chocolate giant ranked No. 29 on the list, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.
"We are very proud to be included in The Civic 50 and be recognized for our commitment to 'doing well by doing good,'" James George, Hershey vice president of corporate social responsibility, said in a statement.
In 2012, Hershey expanded its social programs and financial commitments to West Africa, where most of the world's cocoa is produced. That included $10 million over five years to assist farming communities, fight child labor and promote education and health care in Africa.
The company also committed to buying all of its cocoa from certified sustainably managed farms by 2020.
Other initiatives include raising more than $11 million in 2011 for United Way and other groups, 10,000 employee volunteer hours and the company's 35-year commitment to childhood activity through the Hershey's Track & Field Games.
The announcement comes after Hershey's corporate social responsibility initiatives have been recognized by other groups. But the company is contending with a lawsuit by a Louisiana pension fund seeking to have Hershey open its records to determine whether it profited from illegal child labor practices in West Africa cocoa farms.
The survey is a joint effort of the Washington, D.C.-based National Conference on Citizenship, Atlanta-based nonprofit Points of Light and New York-based media group Bloomberg.
Derry Township-based Hershey trades its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HSY.


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I watched a curious phenomenon play out on Twitter last Friday.
Garden City Community College cornerback Riyahd Jones had announced he would make his choice of transfer school on his Twitter account around noon Friday. He had offers from such institutions as Ole Miss, Indiana, Kansas State, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. He ended up choosing Tennessee.
Jones, however, drug his announcement out over twenty minutes of tweets, treating his twitter feed as if it were an actual press conference.
Around the time he paused to take a drink of water, helpfully writing out "@CoolJones_ *drinks water," I fought the urge to roll my eyes.
This kid is going to give his coaches a migraine.
Yes, Jones' antics on Twitter last week were amusing and almost satirical of the media circus such announcements often become.
More often, though, student-athletes find themselves in serious trouble when it comes to their social media activities, posting thoughts brought forth in the heat of a crushing loss or bad practice without first thinking about the ramifications of their words. In that way, they are much like any other high school or college kid.
Unfortunately for athletes, everything they say or do is under a much more intense microscope then their peers.
Some schools have responded to the lack of forethought shown by athletes by banning them from Twitter for the duration of their time in that respective school's program. Notable among these programs are Florida State, South Carolina, Nebraska and Washington State.
An incident with Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones on Oct. 5 brought a lot of unneeded national attention to a Buckeye program struggling to regain it's integrity under Urban Meyer.
Jones tweeted, "Why should we have to go to class if we came here to play FOOTBALL, we ain't come to play SCHOOL, classes are POINTLESS."
Grammar issues aside, that one tweet, though quickly deleted, probably had everyone within the Ohio State athletic department banging their heads against a brick wall, considering they already faced sanctions from the NCAA.
Fans don't help the situation any. Riyhad Jones was flamed by angry K-State fans after he chose Tennessee over the Wildcats, calling him names I can't print here. To his credit, Jones handled the situation with class, but unfortunately, not all of his peers are able to do so. It's an unfortunate by-product of having unprecedented access to sports figures and is one that needs a light shone on.
I'm not calling for all athletic programs to ban athletes from social media. If done right, it is a fantastic bridge between the athletes and the fans. However, coaches and athletic directors should consider classes on how to handle the potential landmines of social media responsibly.
After all, Facebook and Twitter aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
Let us know what you think the role of social media in athletics should be. Follow @MacSentSports on Twitter and share your opinions


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LOWELL -- Progress reports go home Thursday for middle-school students in Lowell Public Schools.
Here's what's happening this week in Lowell's public schools.
DALEY: Students of the Month for January were Kailynn Senechiame (fifth grade), Channymol Kum (sixth grade), Taiwa Oeur (seventh grade), Chikere Opara (7/8 split), Mercedes Lienqueo (eighth grade) and Josephe Brunelle (language). Perfect-attendance winners for January Skylar Pupa (fifth grade), Joey Khemvanthong (sixth grade), Damani Mitchell (seventh grade) and Robert Philbrick (eighth grade).
MCAULIFFE: Book swap Monday, 9:10-9:25, in the lobby. Parents of incoming kindergartners are invited to tour the school on Wednesday, 9-11 a.m.
MURKLAND: Book swap is Tuesday, 8:30. Kindergarten visitation tours will be held Wednesday, 9-10:30 and 11:45-12:45.
PAWTUCKETVILLE MEMORIAL: The school is collecting gently used books for students at the Royal Academy International School in Africa; bring books for all ages to the front hallway near the main office through March 8. Fourth-graders take a field trip Thursday to the Tsongas Education Center in Lowell; buses depart at 9:25; there will not be time for breakfast in the cafeteria, and students are not allowed to eat on the bus, so be sure your student eats before he or she leaves home. Collect Box Tops for Education and bring them to the office; this is a great opportunity for the school to earn cash.
STOKLOSA: Eighth-graders accepted into the Latin Lyceum at Lowell High School include Sharlie Chan, Cody Demont, Faith Dube, Darren Jordan, Rithany Kheam, Sithya Lach, Ann Men, Tyler Seth, Luckkna Sok and Mara Vin; Stoklosa alumni and current Lyceum students Andrew Lessieur (Class of 2011) and Sam Albert (Class of 2012) recently spoke to those students about their experiences. Fifth-grade ELA students are working on their persuasive essays. In Social Studies, fifth-graders are learning about colonists in 1600. Sixth-grade Math Craft Club students will utilize multiple supplies, such as origami paper, duct tape and crafting tools, to create math projects. Seventh-grade Talent Search students will start after-school MCAS preparation; the program runs 6 weeks for two hours. Seventh- and eighth-grade Talent Search students have been invited to participate in STEM workshops at MCC Science labs on Saturday mornings. Parents are reminded to fill out their survey and submit it by March 29.


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Journeys to Individual Voices: Caribbean Artists in America
Journeys to Individual Voices Caribbean Artists in America Artists: Juan Cruz and Abisay Puentes Opening Reception Saturday April 6, 4 – 7 pm Journeys to Individual Voices is the art and stories of two artists of differing Caribbean nations, their artistic journeys and life experiences, and how each share a closeness in friendship. An understanding of how they arrived at their individual artistic voices after their journeys to the USA. Both live with choices and freedoms of self-expression. Each has learned from formal education and teaching masters. Each has learned from their struggles, explorations, and challenges in the world and themselves becoming the artist they wanted to be. The gradual growth from representational realism in Juan Cruz's drawings and paintings speak in a highly individualized voice of abstraction of people and events in life around him. Abisay Puentes speaks in a personal style of realistic representation about the abstract non-tangible ways of human cruelty one to another, and the struggles to understand such conditions. Juan Alberto Cruz, of Puerto Rico and the USA, settled permanently in Syracuse and now lives and works as a full time artist. He also serves in the development and advancement of the Syracuse 'near Westside' neighborhood. Abisay Puentes immigrated to Syracuse from Cuba as a political refugee and works as a full-time artist. Both create powerful images rich in personal visual language where elements shape and colorize their concerns and understanding of our shared human condition. For as much as they share in life, their works stand uniquely, their own—as compliment and in contrast. The growth over time of each is shared in their paintings as individual works, series, and new directions with dimension, sound and careful orchestrations. The artists emotions and passions are captured and felt by viewers drawn into the rich colors and shapes on canvas. Immigration opened doors for both for unrestricted personal expression and a place to be at home and grow. Barrett Gallery is located in the lower level of the Library Concourse, central to campus.


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Anyone who watched the 2014 Grammy Awards on Sunday night got a special treat. Shakira appeared in a Target commercial to promote her new album...and her rock hard abs made a special apperance.
We were completely blown away by the colombiana's tight tummy, and we just had to know: how does she stay in such good shape?
From Shakira's abs to Cameron Diaz's legs, these are the five most enviable celebrity body parts...and how to get them:
1. Shakira's Abs
Body Part: Abs
Just a year after giving birth to adorable baby Milan, Shakira is already back in kickass shape. Her signature body part - her abs - made an appearance in a 2014 Grammy's commercial, and we were shocked by how toned and fit the mamá looked.
What should you do?
Shakira claims she stays in shape due to her rigorous dancing routines. A great dance workout that can tone muscles if done properly is Zumba. To learn how in four easy steps, check out these tips from Zumba's International Presenter Gina Grant. Plus, for more easy advice on achieving enviable abs, check out our article on how to get a toned tummy.
2. Jennifer Lopez's Butt
Jennifer Lopez:
Body Part: Butt
Okay, so, Jennifer Lopez was definitely blessed with some larger-than-normal assets, but it's hard work keeping everything perky and firm. We green with envy over JLO's butt, but luckily, we found an exercise routine that can help you get her bum.
What should you do?
According to celebrity fitness trainer Kathy Kehler, sit down squats, jumping jacks and alternating lunges are among Lopez's go-to exercises for getting a perky butt. Get the scoop on how to perform the exercises.
3. Adriana Lima's Upper Body
Adriana Lima:
Body Part: Upper Body
Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima has a fabulous body, but we're particularly envious of her upper body. Those shoulders, those biceps, those abs! Lima is perfection...but it isn't easy being beautiful.
What should you do?
The model undergoes a rigorous, dynamic full-body workout to get those flat abs and amazing arms. A combination of boxing sequences and jumping rope can help you achieve her lithe figure by burning calories and toning muscles in your abdomen and arms. Her workout is demanding, but easily achievable at home or even while watching TV. Watch the video at SELF.
4. Cameron Diaz's Legs
Cameron Diaz:
Body Part: Legs
Cuban-American Cameron Diaz has a body most women would kill to have. According to several plastic surgeons, one of her body parts is more enviable than the rest -- her legs! So, what's the secret behind her lean and toned stems?
What should you do?
According to the actress, Crossfit is a great way to tone up. She discovered the exercise while dating New York Yankees' star Alex Rodriguez, and has been hooked ever since. Want to try Crossfit, but don't know where to start? Check out this helpful list for beginners.
5. Gisele's Bundchen's Arms
Gisele Bündchen:
Body Part: Arms
Gisele's body is among the overall most envied, according to plastic surgeons. We're particularly crazy about her über toned arms, which are muscular and strong but still remain slim and lean.
What should you do?
What's the key to Gisele's svelte figure? Yoga! The mamá-of-two is an avid practitioner of yoga, and frequently posts pictures in complicated yoga poses. No one excepts you to be a master yogi like Gisele right off the bat, but adding yoga to your exercise routine can help you tone up, reduce anxiety, and ease chronic pain. Get some tips for beginning yogis.


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Tyson Grgurich leads Tigers with 23 points as KHS improves to 3-1 overall.
KIRKSVILLE - Kirksville High School boys basketball coach Tyler Martin said he had been waiting for senior Tyson Grgurich to have a huge game.
The wait is over.
Grgurich exploded for 23 points, lifted the Tigers through a third-quarter dry spell and made big plays down the stretch as Kirksville downed Hannibal, 51-48, Tuesday night at Tiger Gym.
Kirksville improved to 3-1 on the season and 1-0 in the North Central Missouri Conference, taking the league opener in a thrilling game that wasn't determined until Nathan Farnsworth grabbed a rebound with 0.8 seconds left.
"It's a big win," Grgurich said. "Hannibal is always a tough team in the conference and for us to come out and get a close win like that to start off the season, it definitely means a lot to us."
Grgurich credited his performance to his teammates. His coach said Grgurich might finally be getting healthy after an early-season injury.
"We've been kind of waiting for that out of him," Martin said. "He had an early season injury and that kind of hurt him and slowed him down. That week off may have helped him with his confidence to attack a little bit. He came up big for us."
The Tigers fell behind 38-30 early in the second half, but Grgurich rattled off six straight points and Austin Motley drained a jumper to tie the game heading into the final quarter.
While the offense tied the score, it was the Kirksville defense that kept the deficit manageable. After Hannibal opened an eight-point lead, the Tigers mixed up some zone defenses and kept the Pirates off the scoreboard for more than six minutes.
Martin said the defensive changes were done more to energize his own squad.
"Switching it up changes their focus a little bit, they get out and run a little bit," Martin said. "In the 2-3 zone, it helped us to rebound. That kind of shored some stuff up."
Once Hannibal got untracked, they scored in a flurry and grabbed a 43-39 lead. Two free throws by Grgurich and a layup from Asa Sparks retied the game.
Then Grgurich gave KHS the lead for good, grabbing a rebound off his own miss and watching the putback crawl over the rim with 3:15 remaining. A few moments later, he put back a Kevin Hennke miss to give the Tigers a 47-43 advantage.
Hannibal wasn't quite finished, as Dalton Powell drilled a three that made it 49-48 with 24.8 to go. The Pirates quickly fouled Sparks, who hit one at the line, setting up a frantic final possession that saw Powell miss a short runner and Farnsworth secure the game-clinching rebound with 0.8 seconds left. He tacked on a free throw to make the final margin 51-48.
"It felt good," Grgurich said as Farnsworth came down with the rebound. "Really, really good."
Sparks said "a thousand things" were going through his head as Farnsworth snagged the rebound, while at the same time his thoughts were drowned out by a raucous student section.
"That was nice to hear," he said. "Whether or not it goes our way, it helps us a lot. We know the crowd is there behind us."
Hennke finished with nine points and Motley added eight for Kirksville. Chris Tenpenny tallied six.
Powell and Dylan Powell each had 17 points for Hannibal.


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After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship.
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After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship.
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Blended is not the worst thing Adam Sandler has ever done. For my money, that superlative goes to Grown Ups 2, though I've heard dutiful cases for Jack & Jill and That's My Boy as well. But beyond any of these travesties is Blended utterly unworthy of anybody's time. A morbid fascination with what might pass for outsider art in the form of uniquely bad movies like the ones listed above could be enough driving force to check them out. As much as I hated Grown Ups 2, I have to give it credit for at least sending me careening down a valley of explosive ideas. But Blended is wholly uninteresting in its badness. Nothing about it boasts originality, imagination, weirdness, or even the hint that anybody thought about what they were making. It's dumb, it's thick, it's careless. It's bad in all the most useless of ways.
If you must know, the story sees Sandler and Drew Barrymore, a widower and a divorcee who shared a catastrophic blind date (thanks entirely to the follies of the lovable male character), bumping into each other on an African vacation with their respective litters. I won't bother getting into the contrivance that led them to such a profound coincidence, since I'm already agitated over having relived the basic premise. Although they are indelibly incompatible, Sandler and Barrymore gradually bond over a mutual love for their children, and begin to fill the roles of absent parent for each other's kids. Barrymore has two boys, so naturally Sandler needs to teach them how to box and swing a bat. That's what boys do, right? And Sandler's oldest daughter needs Barrymore to teach her how to be girly. Because up until now, she's been into sports, and that just won't do.
Seriously, that's a lesson that Sandler learns in this debacle: his daughter, a 15-year-old girl, shouldn't be filling her flighty head with pipe dreams about athletic prowess. She should be dressing up and chasing boys. That's what Barrymore insists, anyway. And never mind what the daughter herself, played by Bella Thorne, has to say about it. The movie doesn't ever bother to get her opinion on the matter.
Throughout all its misguided aggressive heteronormativity, Blended forgets that comedy exists in a realm beyond middle-aged men getting hit by parachutes and ostriches. Its only laughs come from fellow vacationer Kevin Nealon - not because his material is any good, just because Kevin Nealon is a naturally funny dude - and Terry Crews as the head of a functional Greek chorus. Admittedly offensive in its depiction of Africans (as is the movie on the whole), the device does manage a few chuckles thanks largely to Crews' physical moxy.
But four or five smirks aside, Blended is a wholly humorless, witless, charmless dullard. Something too forgettable to truly hate, but too misguided to shrug off. And even with that logical paradox, it remains bafflingly uninteresting.
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ADRIAN — Though some people count down the last days until retirement, that was not the case with Sgt. Andy Lopez from the Monroe post of the Michigan State Police.
Lopez, 55, started his career in law enforcement on Jan. 17, 1982, at the Ypsilanti state police post, having graduated from the 97th Michigan State Police Recruit School. And as he concluded his last working day Friday, nearly 31 years later, he said he looked forward to each day.
"I didn't count the days until retirement," he said. "That is what folks do when they can't wait to be done. For me, I've enjoyed going to work and serving the citizens of Lenawee County. It's been an honor and pleasure to serve."
After working at the Ypsilanti post, Lopez went on to serve in other capacities until he joined the governor's security detail. He served under governors Jim Blanchard and John Engler before transferring to the Adrian post in the summer of 1998. He then transferred to the Monroe post after the Adrian post closed last year.
1st Lt. Tony Cuevas said Lopez has been a true asset to the post.
"It has been a pleasure to work with him. He is an administrative genius," Cuevas said. "He has a wealth of knowledge and experience — from the governor's detail to investigative work — and he's been instrumental in the MIS law enforcement detail. He is one of the nicest people you would meet. He believes in treating people the right way."
Lopez said it all comes back to his roots and love of community. A 1976 graduate of Sand Creek High School, he married his wife, Caroline, at the beginning of his career. They have two children, John and Kate.
"She's been with me the whole time I've been in law enforcement and has never complained," he said of Caroline.
Overall, Lopez said, his career has seen many positive moments that balanced out the negative times.
"It is humbling to be able to bring resolution for victims and their families," Lopez said. "That is why I got into this career: to help people. You do see some bad stuff, but you work through it.
"Overall, I am going to miss it," he said.
Though Lopez has yet to finalize his retirement plans, he said he won't be laying low for long.
"I will probably get involved in the community through volunteer work," he said. "It's important to have a purpose."
Retiring state trooper reflects on career of serving community
ADRIAN — Though some people count down the last days until retirement, that was not the case with Sgt. Andy Lopez from the Monroe post of the Michigan State Police.


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A pair of double arm sconces in their original slightly darkened polished bronze finish. The backplates, arms, bobeches, and candle-cups all share the same wide flute and slender rib detailing. By the New York maker Sterling Bronze Co.
Overall: 15" h. x 10-1/2" w. x 5-1/2" d.
Backplate: 15" h. x 5" w.
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Two sides to restaurant, county inspection story… New state agency should help Cold War veterans
Two sides to restaurant, county inspection story
To the editor,
Many times there are two sides to a situation.
I read the article about "Health Department Restaurant Inspectors Criticized" and asked myself, don't the county commissioners check on the facts before commenting about these incidents.
As a former employee of the Lenawee County Health Department, I hope to enlighten the readers of this newspaper with information that was most likely never fully explained to the county commission or to the paper.
First, Mr. Francouer, from the Lenawee Country Club was stated that he "was upset with being threatened with a $200 fine and treated as if he had intentionally violated a water testing requirement he admitted overlooking."
I have worked in the Non-community Water Supply Program for more than 15 years and know for a fact that a facility on a well such as the Lenawee Country Club is sent reminders. In fact, I am sure Mr. Francouer was given numerous reminders through the year to sample the water for his facility.
And since the Lenawee Country Club has two wells, they are sent reminders for each well. Written reminders are mailed out the first part of January, April, July and October, in addition reminder phone calls are made to the water supply if the sample results have not been received prior to the due date.
I personally have made reminder calls to the Lenawee Country Club in the past. Additional reminders by mail and/or by phone are made to the facility. The number of reminders exceeds what is required by the state and federal requirements for that program.
How many places will send you multiple reminders in the mail and multiple phone calls before a due date? I get one notice to renew my plates by my birthday and I know my tax returns are due by April 15th. No one ever calls me to remind me that the due date is approaching.
Copies of all reminders and phone calls are kept with the facility file and can easily be reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act.
County Commissioner Smith made a comment about inspectors in Lenawee having a reputation for negative treatment toward restaurants. Well last year, the Lenawee County Health Department received one of the highest accreditation reports of any county health department in the State. Why is that? Because the inspectors are doing it right and the majority of restaurant are doing it right.
During 18 years of conducting food inspections in Lenawee, I have seen many things go on in food service operations, good and bad. However, the patrons visiting restaurants in Lenawee should know that overall, the food services in Lenawee County operate exceptionally well and I commend the owners of those food services. I also commend the inspectors for their job.
So remember there may be two sides to a story.
Gregory Braun
Registered sanitarian
(former Lenawee County Health Department Inspector)
New state agency should help Cold War veterans
To the editor,
I certainly hope Maj. Gen. Vadnais' new agency does some good.
I know there are many others who are in the same category I am — Cold War veterans. I got out of the Air Force in February 1961 after 3 1/2 years on active duty. In 50-plus years since then I've gotten nothing as a result of serving. Can't join the Legion or the VFW. DAV for membership is not open to Cold War veterans.
I attend the parades, memorials, etc. as a veteran but I'm still an outcast.
I doubt very much if this new agency will help me, but that's my fault.
Brent Bachman
Editor's note: Michigan's newly formed Department of Military and Veterans Affairs can be reached online at http://www.michigan.gov/dmva, http://www.facebook.com/midmva or firstname.lastname@example.com. The phone number for Maj. Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais is 517-481-8083.


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Kii Corporation has announced the launch of Kii Analytics, a customizable in-app analytics solution to give developers the ability to define their own app metrics.
The tool tracks in-app user behavior to gain insights far beyond "generic vanity" numbers such as mere installs and activations.
Kii Analytics is hoped to be able to give developers the chance to quickly iterate and improve retention and engagement, as well as maximize conversion and monetization.
Kii is also announcing the general availability of Kii Cloud. The services are available separately, but when used in tandem, offer the added ability to instantly run new custom metrics without having to update the app or instrument additional code.
Kii Analytics features options to define your own metrics with complete customizable tracking of unique in-app user behavior accessible through a web interface. Once deployed on Kii Cloud, developers can track user behavior across time — including activity the developers didn't anticipate during launch or update.
A developer dashboard is provided here through the Kii developer portal to allow developers to visualize metrics, drill down into different dimensions, filter, and so on. Users can also pull app data metrics through APIs and retrieve app metric results through APIs in order to change behavior based on how a metric is doing.
"No other analytics offering is as flexible or insightful as Kii Analytics," said Masanari Arai, CEO and cofounder of Kii Corporation. "There is a huge divide between the metrics app developers really want to track and what other current solutions are able to offer. Kii Analytics puts the app developer squarely in control — allowing the developer to define and track metrics — in the terms that make sense to them."


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Charges dismissed against Springdale officials accused of money mismanagement
06/20/2013 7:27amA judge Wednesday dismissed charges against two Springdale town officials accused of mismanaging cash fines collected from tourists at traffic stops.
Health officials see influx of caffeine overdoses
06/20/2013 7:46amPeople track the amount of pain and cold medicines they take, but health officials are concerned by the lack of tracking when it comes to caffeine intake.
Bystanders rescue drowning 4-year-old boy
06/20/2013 8:26amA bystander at an apartment swimming pool noticed an empty floatation device and jumped in the water Wednesday to rescue a 4-year-old from drowning.
Woman, 60, in critical condition after Provo crash
06/20/2013 11:04amA woman was critically injured in a traffic accident in Provo Wednesday night.
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Man arrested in 'missile' attack; accused of throwing egg at officers
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U. will not ban skateboards, bikes
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In display of compassion, woman helps family get dog
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Man gets 11 years in prison for largest meth bust in state
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City, residents at odds over community baseball fields
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Registered sex offender arrested in brutal rape case
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Salt Lake police looking for man accused in rape of child
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MINOX BV 10x42 tested on Mallorca
I recently purchased a pair of MINOX BV 10x42 Binoculars. I had the pair delivered and received excellent service from the company.
The binoculars have a 6.5 degree field of view and a close focus of just over a metre. With the 10x42 specification this is excellent for bird watching and butterflies. The image, even on dull days, is bright and the colour is very natural. There is some very occasional chromatic aberration but I can live with that! They are waterproof in line with most quality brands today.
I used them in Mallorca and could pick out eye ring colour of birds at 100+ metres easily. They weigh around 800g and I didnt feel they were over heavy when walking 8km with them hanging on my chest. (For women of slight build, Id recommend the 8x32 which I used to have; they have a wide FOV and close focus and are lighter.) Focus is smooth and precise, and locating objects to view is easy with practice. Eye lens cover is supplied but none for the objective lenses. But there is of course a carrying case.
What especially impresses me about MINOX is the 3yr warranty and a 30yr replacement policy thereafter (if fault is the manufacturers). I am not aware of other companies who are so generous! When dealing with the MINOX Product Consultant by email I felt he was knowledgeable and extremely helpful.
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Blu Homes Teams Up to Offer Housing for Homeless
California- and Massachusetts-based green precision home builder Blu Homes announced that it has partnered with nonprofit Homeward Bound of Marin on a critically needed permanent, supportive housing project for homeless families in Marin County, California.
With the Oma Village project, Blu Homes and Homeward Bound will transform the run-down former site of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center into a thriving, eco-friendly community of 14 compact one- and two-bedroom family homes. When completed in fall 2013, the new homes will provide dignified housing and a supportive community for low-income families working their way out of homelessness through employment, job training, and/or education. Features of Oma Village will include
- a staff-managed community space, laundry, and computer training center for residents;
- an outdoor kitchen and common area designed to foster a sense of communal pride and responsibility;
- sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, and recycled steel;
- healthy environments, including zero emissions from paint and other toxic materials,
- highly energy-efficient units that incorporate high-performance materials and systems throughout, such as radiant heat, Energy Star appliances, and high R-value walls, the goal being to create a community of net zero energy buildings; and
- ongoing support for residents from Homeward Bound program staff and maintenance crew.
All of Blu's homes are designed and built off-site in its state-of-the art 250,000 ft2 factory in Vallejo, California, resulting in drastically reduced environmental and community site impact. Because the Oma Village homes will be almost entirely finished in the factory, construction will be greatly expedited, with on-site work measured in weeks not months, as in the case of traditional construction. In addition, Blu Homes builds in a controlled factory environment, which saves resources and energy, and reduces construction waste and landfill use.
This project will help to address the high community priorities of ending homelessness and providing needed workforce housing in Marin. The primary cause of homelessness in Marin—which is on the rise—is the high cost of rental housing, combined with low income from low-wage work or public benefits. The fair market rate for a two-bedroom apartment in Marin is an astronomical $1,905. This puts rental homes out of reach of many homeless families, even those who have found jobs. With rents varying from $500 to $600 per month, the energy-efficient Oma Village homes will be affordable even for families with jobs in the low-wage service sector of Marin's economy.
For more information on Blu Homes, go to www.bluhomes.com.
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As expected, Republican candidates prevailed in last Tuesday's general election in Mills County.
Republicans Lonnie Mayberry and Ron Kohn were elected to occupy two seats on the Mills County Board of Supervisors, garnering 4,351 and 3,381 votes respectively. Jack May, a candidate by petition, finished a distant third with 2,657 votes.
Mills County Auditor Carol Robertson and Mills County Sheriff Eugene Goos, who were both running unopposed, won re-election easily.
In the presidential race, despite losing the statewide and national vote, Republican Mitt Romney carried Mills County with 4,211 votes. President Barack Obama, a Democrat, received 2,842 votes. Libertarian Gary Johnson finished a very distant third with 68 votes, followed by Green Party candidate Jill Stein with 19 and Virgil Goode of the Constitution Party with 14. Three other candidates received votes along with a scattering of write-ins.
Republican Tom Latham defeated Democrat Leonard Boswell in Mills County for the District 3 House of Representative seat by a margin of 4,273-2,078. Latham carried the entire district by a count of 201,457 - 167,965.
In the race for an at-large seat on the Glenwood City Council, Stephen Fornoff edged Jeremy Wade Rodman, 829-782.
The voter turnout for Tuesday's election in Mills County was 67.4 percent (7,234 of 10,731 registered voters).
Additional results from the Nov. 6 general election in Mills County (elected candidates in bold):
Anderson Township Trustees - Bryan Sowers (116), Randy Greiner (114).
Deer Creek Township Trustees - Scott Hillyer (78).
Glenwood Township Trustees - Terry Ross (421), John Ingoldsby (383).
Indian Creek Township Trustees - Dave Anderson (117), Rob Washburn (100).
Ingraham Township Trustees - William Mass (123), Clifford Boyer (118).
Lyons Township Trustees - Ron Sargent (93), Larry Kruse (92).
Oak Township Trustees - Alfred Beier (839), Scott Frye (716).
Platville Township Trustees - Dennis D. Lincoln (137), Jeff Rief (117).
Rawles Township Trustees - Scott Hetzel (158), Jeremy Marvel (131).
Silver Creek Township Trustees - Duane Volz (121).
St. Mary Township Trustees - Paul Thieschafer (24), Lori S. Green (23).
White Cloud Township Trustees - Doug Volz (81).
Indian Creek Township Clerk - Zennith Wilber (126).
Soil and Water District Commission - Paul Hathaway (4,092), Rodney Seipold (3,986).
County Agriculture Extension Council - Nick Greiner (3,779), Gary Smith (3,699), Tina Bakehouse (3,547), David L. Hilton (3,426).
Emerson City Council - Robert Erickson (150), write-in (6).
Hastings City Council - Rodney Courtier (37), write-in (14).
Malvern City Council - write-in votes (83).
The outcome of all races will be determined and finalized when ballots are canvassed Thursday, Nov. 15.
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Wolfram Research has released the Mathematica 9 computation application platform with more than 400 new capabilities with a focus on usability and automation. The automation and data science focused technology integrates computation into complete workflows and has been made famous by the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine.
Wolfram's highlight is of course the Wolfram Predictive Interface. This collection of intelligence works as a combined software suite to "intelligently suggest" what to try next based on sophisticated heuristics and data from millions of Wolfram|Alpha queries.
"Even before 9, Mathematica was the broadest, deepest computation system in the world. [But} as scope increases, so do usability challenges," says Conrad Wolfram, director of strategic development. "Our new Predictive Interface really helps. Getting Mathematica to think ahead means not only newcomers but all Mathematica users can access its power far more effectively."
Wolfram himself talks of the need to "democratize computation" as his team works to optimize what's possible in each field of data science. Analysis and visualization of statistical data and social networks (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) is fully integrated with existing capabilities such as instant interactivity, computable documents, and symbolic computation.
"With Mathematica 9, we're adding to an already rich computational environment and continuing to integrate new areas with Mathematica's unique hybrid symbolic-numeric computation engine," says Roger Germundsson, director of research and development.
In all, Mathematica 9 adds or improves 57 application areas including the new Wolfram Predictive Interface, which now sports improved navigation and discovery of Mathematica's functionality. This is part of Wolfram's Compute-as-You-Think initiative.
There is also a new graph and network analysis offering, including built-in links for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. Major new data science, probability, and statistics Functionality is also included — such as survival and reliability analysis, Markov chains, queuing theory, time series, and stochastic differential equations. The R language is now fully integrated into Mathematica workflow for data and code exchange — and 3D volumetric image processing and out-of-core technology that scales up performance to very large 2D and 3D images and video.


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That... kinda looks amazing!
That... kinda looks amazing!
It's sad that a fan's mock-up looks waaay better than what Mattel has officially been giving us packaging-wise with these things... for example, the classic character name font looks so much better than the one they're currently going with! Not to mention the inclusion of a mini-comic!
No comment.
The fans put more thought into it than Matty.
these were 2 of my favourite toys as a kid, so i can't wait to see them in motuc! ...
i really hope mattel make them transformable so you can display them in both regular and rock form ...
''He-Man lives and possesses that key, I must possess all or I possess nothing!'' (Skeletor, 1987)
Does anyone know where this image is from, and furthermore, who's this lilac lady?
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well, personally - as someone else already said before - i'd be ok with rokkon and stonedar having standard bucks and stone looking detachable add-ons (which could be united to form a rock when they're not on, in a kinda saint seiya style).
200X fan? Classic fan? What does that mean? I'm a MotU fan!!!
With the way the articulation is, is it even possible to fold up a figure?
Idk I havent tried, lol.
But I have to agree with others-
Make a standard figure then add the rock parts as clip on armor.
I think thats the best idea. That way we get to chose how the figure looks.
And we get a regular full figure without it being limited with the rock infused on.
I think it will offer alot more freedom as well.
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I disliked the original toys because they didn't fit the other toys of the line. I'd be down with a MOTUC version of any rock people though as I think 4H will make them...well....rock.
I LOVED the rock people! They were two of my favorite he-man figures, and I always had them standing guard on either side of the jaw-bridge to surprise skeletor when he attacked!
Stondar & Rokkon would make an excellent two pack.
I can't wait for them to get made. Looking forward to them.
Bring on Batros!
Snap-On Rock armor is the way to go!!!
Oh, and I don't care if they can transform. If they have rock armor that can snap on to their bodies, they could make it so that the pieces can snap together as a meteor rock on their own (separate from the figure). That way you could display the "rock" in meteor form next to the figures. That could be a good compromise.
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After some thought, I'm not sure snap-on rock armor/pieces would be the way to go. Simply because I think it may take away from the idea that these are "rock" people. And especially if those pieces became loose over time, or had an issue staying on to begin with.
I do think the Four Horsemen should be able to recreate their classic fold-down action-feature within a new sculpt, especially if they use a new crotch piece similar to Bow's and Hssss's, that hopefully won't be as hindered as the previous ones. They may need to add some forward-bending articulation it the knees too. And as long as they include the Rock shield/bottom snap-in piece, they could still create their "full" meteor form.
In this photo you can see how the Reissue He-Man figure is already quite bendable:
No comment.
I think it's safe to assume that most of us thought that when (and if) Mattel gets to releasing the Rock People that they would be able to fold up into their rock forms.
But looking at Jewelstar, it really looks like they continued the trend of articulation/sculpt over action feature.
So have we just seen a preview of the Rock People? Will they not be able to turn into rocks? And what are your thoughts, one way or the other?
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From day one of this line with the "no action features" rule, I firmly believed Jewelstar, Rokkon and Stonedar would be standard figures and would each come with their other form: a rock/boulder for the rock people and a jewel for Jewelstar. I still believe the Rock People will get their rock formation, but I'm quite saddened Jewelstar didn't get her jewel. That's her power...transforms into a hypnotic jewel.
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I agree with DS that the figs should come with a 'Transformed' jewel/rock. But I am VERY happy with the lack of action feature. I will always take sculpt over feature!
Drowning in a Sea of Plastic.
Maybe if they make a rock form pack in with rokkon they can use it later in a weapons pack and repaint it to make it jewelstar
I never thought they'd be able to fold up in to a rock. I figured they'd just be a regular figure with rocky features. And I don't really want a lump of plastic in the shape of a rock to come with them either.


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Low and moderate income individuals, families and senior citizens in Wayne and Pike Counties can receive free assistance in completing and filing their federal, state and local tax returns through the University of Scranton's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and a group of local human service organizations led by the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.
Appointments are available at Woodloch Pines (731 Welcome Lake Rd., east of Hawley) on Saturday, February 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce (32 Commercial St., Honesdale) on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call the United Way at (570) 504-0614 or email email@example.com. There is no charge for this service. Appointments are also available during February – early April at locations in Carbondale, Taylor, Peckville and Clarks Summit. The complete schedule is available at www.uwlc.net or by calling (570) 504-0614.
Beginning in February, walk-in, no appointment required tax service is also available at the University of Scranton's Brennan Hall. For a complete schedule, please visit www.uwlc.net.
In the last five years, VITA program volunteers have prepared more than 6,400 tax returns with more than $5.5 million being returned to the community in refunds.
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Ultra-Rightwing U.S. Fla. Rep. Allen West Wants Hand Recount After Losing Against Pro-Gay Dem.
Florida Republican Rep. Allen West managed to make a lot of enemies during his two years as a freshman in Congress, among them LGBT groups.
After narrowly losing on Tuesday in one of the most hard-fought and best-funded races in the country, he is demanding a hand recount. In the final tally, West lost against Democrat Patrick Murphy, a supporter of LGBT rights, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The final vote saw Murphy beating West by only 2,456 votes, or 50.4 percent of the vote, to West's 49.6 percent. West alluded to some vote tampering in his statement about demanding a recount.
"Our race is far from decided and there is no rush to declare an outcome," a statement from the West campaign reads. "Ensuring a fair and accurate counting off all ballots is of the utmost importance. There are still tens of thousands of absentee ballots to be counted in Palm Beach County and potential provisional ballots across the district. Late last night Congressman West maintained a district wide lead of nearly 2000 votes until the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections 'recounted' thousands of early ballots. Following that 'recount,' Congressman West trailed by 2,400 votes."
Murphy says he is running out of funds and has asked supporters for more contributions, South Florida Gay News points out.
"When other campaigns have been faced with similar situations, they have been burdened with legal bills and lengthy and expensive fights that could go on for weeks -- months even," Murphy wrote in an email blast. "We would not be asking for more funds if it was not so urgent. We threw everything we had at winning in the last few days."
According to OpenSecrets.org, West raised $15 million for his campaign and has $3.5 million left. Murphy raised just $3.3 million and as of September 30, he had only $471,000 left.
In May, Think Progress reported that West made controversial comments that he doesn't think the LGBT community needs protection in the workplace because people are never fired because they are gay.
"That don't happen out here in the United States of America," he told a reporter from the left-leaning website. He added that he knows this because he serves on the House's Small Business Committee. He added that managers are instead more worried about "onerous tax policy, regulatory policy, and lack of access to capital because Dodd-Frank is absolutely decimating small community banks."
After President Barack Obama publicly endorsed marriage equality, West claimed that the president would lose the African American vote over the issue.
"I think it's going to cause an incredible discussion in the black community, because, as you know, on Sundays in the black community the most conservative people in America are in those black churches," he told ABC News. "I think it may have been a huge miscalculation, especially when you have 41 states that recognize marriage between one man and one woman, and you just came off an incredible loss to them."
Murphy was once a Republican and even contributed to Mitt Romney's campaign but got fed up with the Tea Party and switched parties in 2011. He supports pro-choice and LGBT rights but has been described as fiscally on the conservative side.


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the only thing left to get is a ULE body.
the only thing left to get is a ULE body.
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And BTW- congrats. You just voided your warranty.
Here is my little RT Pro soon to be lost in the sea of mag pics.
xXhAppyAznXx "If I whiped and shot full auto, I wouldn't feel very skilled. Hell in the back of my mind, I'd be crying over my lack of skill, and that I should quit and kill myself."
My uber-hott mag...xvalve coming in the spring.
What do you think? LX on its way.
spyder_strypes-0 nice gun i like how compact it looks
Only one thing left to go and that's my X-valve.
Wow...I think the funniest thing about this thread is all the creative ways people have chosen to display their markers. There's bathrooms, pillows, cars, gardens, back porchs...I LOVE the fireplace, that tops them all...hahaha! Oh yeah and the fact that Law's marker matches his CAR!! That's a sweet color blue!
Lots of awesome-looking mags out there!
soon to be my classic rt mag
My Omega Rail is on the way as well
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Not too fancy at the moment:
holy jesus batman! whats with all the SS line there PRPB?
LOL I need a hose fast one day. So that's what I got. I have not gotten around to changing it. When i get My x-valve I'll be dumping that thing.Originally posted by sneakyhacker420
holy jesus batman! whats with all the SS line there PRPB?
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heres mine:
Upgraded Minimag F/S F/T
My Mags:
-Blue ULE, Xvalve, intelli, blue cp gasthru and flame drop, black and blue cp 2 piece
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ah what the hell ill post mine again
and rumble sure is alot better then a priahna eh?
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dang trevorjk is that like a 5-6 inch barrel or what?
its 8 inch it may be for sale soon
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Dude I think you should sue smart parts for copying your gun man that looks just like the shocker. But that one shoots a lot better it�s a mag heheheh.
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