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7500 DOW Possible??

Mr. Craig — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:32:04 +0000

The simple answer is YES!!!

I know I wrote in December 2007 that I expected a 9,000 DOW and believed that an 8,000 Dow is where I said it should be... but 7,500 is panic and that is what I am seeing around the world... people are afraid... plain and simple.

DO NOT sell you 401K or other funds now... it is far too late for you to do that... your best bet is to hold on and try to read and watch something other than economic news... at least until AFTER the election.

I am working on my economic predictions for the rest of 2008 and 2009... and in some cases even into 2010. I should release that November 5 or 6, AFTER the Elections... there is nothing good in store... except that we will know more about where our Government is taking us... and at least THAT will restore some stability to the financial markets in the USA and give a good indication of the future of the economic health of the Country.

You will see great swings in the market... mostly down for now... but you will get high upswings as well... do not take any of these seriously at this point... we really are at about the right pricing given the full economic data....

Additionally you will see a more bad economic news and then a few good pieces... but overall it is glum out there... so stop reading things like this and others and concentrate on what is important to you.. your life and your family... the rest will settle out soon... just not as soon as you would like.

Craig

NOTE: This is MY OPINION. I make no assurances of this actually being the way the market will go. You should do your own research and make your own informed decisions!!!

Being Green

classicfitness — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:23:07 +0000

It isn’t easy being green, but it sure is healthier! Green living, green veggies, and green tea are all knowingly better for us but why should we take advantage of them?Green living should be adhered for many reasons that some people still can’t see. The chemicals from everyday products that our skin absorbs that cause cancer, or affects our liver, nervous system and the skin itself. How frightening. Using earth friendly biodegradable products is a necessity in today’s day and age. Also, try more natural soaps and grooming products for a healthier lifestyle.

As for the vegetables, you know you have to eat them. It’s not something your mom said just to mess with you. Green veggies provide a multitude of nutrients like calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamin K , and others depending on what green vegetable you are having! The more greens the better! Our bodies need the enzymes and roughage in fruits and vegetables to help digest our foods. Introduce them into your diet slowly if you don’t have them now. Your body will thank you.

As for green tea, that is an amazing antioxidant, fat burner, and nerve calming agent all rolled into one. And I don’t mean the green tea drinks filled with everything else like sugar, etc. I mean a cup or glass of green tea, without a lot of artificial stuff added in for flavor. Drinking 3 cups a day ( or 3 cold glasses) will raise your metabolism, calm your nerves with the amino acid L-Theanine, and it’s high antioxidant levels will help neutralize the free radicals in your body! What a great drink! It helps with so many things! So the next time you are thinking of how to help yourself with great beneficial nutrients, please consider the green tea. It is a main ingredient in many skin care products, as those antioxidants can help fight skin cancer even when applied with topical products like soap or lotions. It’s amazing stuff! So brew a cup, or add a bit of honey or stevia to a container of warm tea and chill it for a cool drink, and try a natural skin product that may have that as an ingredient, and you are doing your body a favor.

It may not be easy being green in the beginning, but when you make it the norm, you’ll wonder why you ever chose any other way!

Be happy and healthy!

http://classicnutrition.net

Health Effects of Natural Gas Production

miles4909 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:19:35 +0000

The Endocrine Disruption Exchange, Inc. (TEDX) is the only international organization that focuses primarily on the human health and environmental problems caused by low-dose and/or ambient exposure to chemicals that interfere with development and function, called endocrine disruptors. TEDX's work focuses on the endocrine system, which is the exquisitely balanced system of glands and hormones that regulates such vital functions as body growth, response to stress, sexual development and behavior, production and utilization of insulin, rate of metabolism, intelligence and behavior. Their research was designed to explore the health effects of the products and chemicals used in drilling, fracturing (frac'ing, or stimulation), recovery and delivery of natural gas. TEDX's website http://www.endocrinedisruption.com/ provides a glimpse at the pattern(s) of possible health hazards for those living in proximity to gas development. In the process of researching the literature, they discovered that drilling companies have access to hundreds of products, the components of which are in many cases unavailable for public scrutiny. Their research papers cover oil and natural gas development in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Washington and Wyoming. For example, their report about gas development in Washington claimed that 68 products used in gas production contained at least 88 chemicals. All of these products have adverse health effects.

Social Media + Exploitation

ultravaccine — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:26:09 +0000

By a Year 1 CNet student.

What does it mean to be living in the world that bridges us together is only a click away from a mouse? What may be a new medium to keep in touch can be merely deemed as shallowness of a communal escape to this form of alternative reality but I chose to think that it can expand beyond and improve our lives. However hesitantly, I will continue to exploit social media. We’ll work out the kinks.

The zeitgeist of the last few years in the world of social media has led some of us to the point where the social technologies are starting to be looked upon with disdain. However, wouldn’t it be a great irony if a person of the “it’s about people, abandon the technology” mantra was “blogging” about how the social media gets in the way of communicating in a old fashioned way? and how a person with introverted personality could have a go at being “out” there through SMS on his/her cellphone and feel none of the social embarrassment and stress associated with a “real world” interaction.

Perhaps social media buys us a ticket to the control we lack in real life socializing: the screen as a barrier between us and the world. I mean……let’s face it, it is indubitable even to deny: social networking is a core feature and an underpinning of nearly every new website I’m sure there are people who spend a considerably large amount of time sharing images, music, or videos on the social networking websites such as Facebook and Myspace. I also have a Facebook profile, with more than 400 “buddies,” most of whom I haven’t even met in person, would (not anymore) write my “what are you doing” box once in a while to let others to know what I am doing at the moment, and peek at my photos. I Digg. Occasionally, I blog. Facebook could become habitual, like keeping a diary.

After all, it has been a change and the change is what we hear all the time. It is utilized by many politicians, musicians and billions of others around the world. Because with change comes the promise of something better to hold out for. maybe even a revolution that will completely change the world. Or, at least something that sucks substantially less than it did before. Important too to understand the dynamics of social technology is. In doing so, we are able to be in control rather than be controlled by them.

by Kevin

Boost Your Immune System

classicfitness — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:51:37 +0000

Itchy eyes, throat, and puffy face. Sinus trouble that is just so humiliating as you sniffle your way from one spot to another, and try to convince people you are not crying or horribly contagious. You smile as you blink your blood-shot eyes and say, with that slight giggle that says " Really, pay no attention-it’s just my allergies." Like that helps, truly. Would you feel comfortable on the other end of that handshake from the person that is having trouble controlling that sinus flow, and using every last portion humanly possible of that facial tissue?Even if they justify that it is allergies; and not some mutated virus they got from a friend at work who happened to touch the door handle at the store, right after that business guy who just got back from overseas. He doesn’t eat that healthy or use supplements, or exercise, and picked up a little viral souvenir from some little restaurant he enjoyed before departing. You ever get that look? Seems long and drawn out, but I know there are you out there that know exactly what I mean. And allergies really don’t defend much against that.

Why? Because your allergies are a sign that your immune system itself is compromised. Why would telling someone you have allergies make them feel any better ? That just really makes it concrete that you are an even greater risk factor in the grand scheme of germ invasion in their lives.

What can you do? Do your best to defend yourself! Sure, you may have tried all the over the counter drugs, and even the prescriptions you got from the doctor, but there is only so much the body can take.

The chemicals that go into the pills to start with are a strain on the liver, and the other organs that are trying to protect the body from overload of all things unnatural.

True, even natural overload is unhealthy, and thus should be taken with consideration. Synthetic drugs are all actually derived from natural sources, to "mimic" what the natural herb is supposed to do. They make billions off them , and give you the side effects free of charge. Until there is something that has happened via chain reaction, and now you have a little something extra that you need even more meds for. And what’s in those pills? Hmm?

The key is to understand what to take and when. It’s truly not that hard. If you give your body what it needs to be healthy to begin with, you don’t need "extra". Extra would imply that you are supplementing an already nutritious diet. Not so fast.

Regardless of how healthy you eat, and even on that "organic" level, (which I highly recommend) the soil is so depleted of vitamins and minerals that we really do need the help from the supplements we take. Consider the fact that most of the country is in a vitamin B deficiency, and a calcium deficiency, and the list does go on. Most store bought vitamins have a slight fraction of what the body really needs. Especially if you do more than sit on a couch all day. If you are active at all, the chances are that synthetic vitamin (that is the subject of great marketing to the public, and available at your local supermarket, that your body really can’t absorb anyway) is not doing you any good.

An active person needs much more than they make available in the mainstream publicized brands. Check out classicnutrition.net , and look in the "library " section for articles on what you really need. It’s free to roam, and you will definitely appreciate the information. I know I do. I am a personal trainer, specializing my studies in performance nutrition, and was truly elated to find this site. I was frustrated with the lack of good supplements out there. And good luck finding something organic, and without the artificial sweeteners. This is the good stuff. The articles are there, the clinical studies are actually put in terms the layman can understand, and the vitamins are a two month supply, instead of one.

Oh, and if allergies are a real problem with you like they are for me, they have a natural aid to assist with that, too. It’s called Homosystine , and it is an extra dose of some B12, and B6 to help the body handle stress better, keeping that immune system going. The adaptogenic herbal blend is a real plus, and a huge improvement. It is a great help even during the cold and flu season, boosting the immune system of those who don’t suffer allergies at all! Make sure you have no allergies to these herbal ingredients, and take advantage of the help it can give. Take only as long as you need. As we know, too much of a good thing can be bad too. Everything in moderation! Eat a colorful diet, get plenty of ample rest, keep hydrated, and enjoy your life!

Be happy and healthy!

http://classicnutrition.net

Mayor Holden Mocks Losers

Red Stick — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:55:10 +0000

In the political world, no matter how rough a campaign seems, it's common to be humble, compliment or ignore your opponents if you win the election. But newly re-elected Mayor Kip Holden, elevated the art of mockery to a new level by thumbing his nose at the opponents he beat.

Furthermore, Holden made several accusations about his opponents:

Holden accused Kyle, Johnson and Carter of working in collusion in the Mayor's race to unseat him in a "well devised plan".
Holden also accused his opponents of trying to steal away his white votes.
Finally, Holden accused his opponents of negative campaigning and touted his own positive, upbeat TV ads.

None of these comments surprise me. This is Holden revealing himself as he truly is to the voters post-election. What does surprise me is that he is unaware that his opponents did not run any ads due to lack of funds. If Holden's opponents had such a "well devised plan" we would have seen a different election, with all due respect to the mayor. Maybe Holden does not understand what happens when an incumbent is taken on by more than one opponent? In fact, normally it is much more intense. I thought this race was fairly easy to win for him post-hurricane and with opponents who had virtually no funds to spend.

The comments about stealing his white votes is one I will let you figure out for yourself since no one but Holden has found it necessary to ever bring up the issue of race in the mayoral election. After all, man does speak out of the abundance of his heart.

This is the true Kip Holden. He opened a small crack in the door for voters to see who he really is in this interview with The Advocate. Enough said.

If you want to ignore all of Holden's comments listed above, feel free to do so. But please pay attention to his final comment:

Holden hopes his popularity will rub off on his proposed $989 million dollar tax package and plans on spending the next month campaigning to convince voters to say yes to increased taxes.

Holden refused to seperate this tax proposal to allow voters to choose the taxes they are willing to pay. This was a huge mistake. Voters now must agree to pay a 30-year increase in taxes for the package Holden and his consultants have put together. All or nothing is our only choice.

Vote NO to a 30-year increase in taxes!

Until next time,

Red Stick Republican

Rest Your Brain

classicfitness — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:49:50 +0000

Turn off the T.V. , the computer, or the texting before going to bed, and you will sleep better. There are better ways to prepare for sleep are to keep your eyes spared from the bright lights and electrical impulses from your television or computer, be it hand held or not.When you are trying to wind down, the lights from the electrical devices we just can’t seem to do without, keep the brain alert for some time after we turn them off.

Your best bet is to get a magazine you like, or a good book and just settle into bed for the last stretch of the evening. Reading positive subject matter is a great way to prepare the brain for a restful night. You are more likely to sleep better, and have more pleasant dreams.

The better you rest. The less strain there is on the heart, and you’ll have more energy for the next day, and any workouts you may have ahead of you

It’s all about the images you give your brain, so make them good ones!

Be happy and healthy!

http://classicfitness.net

http://classicnutrition.net

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 12-18, 2008

mrd1 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:57:44 +0000

Whether it’s taking a walk among the fall colors, spotting a rare bird species, or learning about the cultural resources that are part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s conservation mission, National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12-18, 2008, celebrates the diversity and resources of America’s 548 national wildlife refuges. And it’s a great opportunity to find a family event in your community.

National wildlife refuges are dedicated to the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats. They also offer a wide range of wildlife-dependent recreation–from hunting and fishing to wildlife observation, wildlife photography, nature interpretation and environmental education. The Refuge System includes 2,500 miles of land and water trails, and there is at least one national wildlife refuge in every state and one within an hour’s drive of most major cities.

“America’s wildlife refuges offer great places to teach our children the importance of making a lifelong commitment to our nation?s natural resources,” said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director H. Dale Hall. “Exploring the outdoors and learning how all living things are connected to one another is what National Wildlife Refuge Week is all about.”

This year, the annual Refuge Week celebration also highlights the 75th anniversary of the Federal Duck Stamp and the 50th anniversary of the Small Wetlands Program. These two programs have helped the Refuge System expand to its current size of 97 million acres.

Ninety-eight cents of every dollar generated by the sale of Federal Duck Stamps goes toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for the National Wildlife Refuge System. To date, Duck Stamp sales have helped purchase or protect more than 5.2 million acres of wildlife habitat. For more information about Duck Stamps, go to http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/.

The Small Wetlands Program was created in 1958 to allow proceeds from the sale of Duck Stamps to also be used to acquire waterfowl production areas (WPAs). These WPAs provide habitat for migratory birds, protect native plants, help filter groundwater, control flooding and capture carbon from the atmosphere. Close to one million acres of land acquired through the Small Wetlands Program is open to hunting, wildlife watching and photography and other outdoor recreation.

NCRI Sunday lectures – bookmarks, blood vessels, dignity, and the real cause of breast cancer

Henry Scowcroft — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:58:51 +0000

Sunday afternoon at the NCRI conference was packed with talks from some of the world’s leading cancer experts.

Kat’s already blogged about Michel Coleman’s public lecture on cancer survival in the UK versus Europe, and we’ll be bringing you more in-depth posts about some of the main sessions once we’ve written them up.

But for now, here’s a taster of Sunday’s plenary sessions.

Molecular ‘bookmarks’

The scientific talks were kicked off by Cancer Research UK’s Professor Tony Kouzarides from the University of Cambridge. He’s one of the world’s leading experts in histone modifications – the molecular ‘bookmarks’ that are stuck onto proteins called histones, that package DNA.

These bookmarks play a vital role in ensuring that cells ‘know’ which of their genes should be switched on, and which should be turned off. Of course, this is very important in cancer, as patterns of gene activity go haywire as the disease develops.

Professor Kouzarides described recent work by his team uncovering two new types of histone modification that may be implicated in cancer. These findings could potentially point to new targets for anti-cancer drugs. But, as Professor Kouzarides pointed out, there are many different types of histone modification at work in our cells, so it’s likely that drugs that affect them will need to be given in combination.

Although the field of histone modification seems complicated, it’s a fascinating area of biology, and one that could potentially yield powerful anti-cancer drugs in the future.

Targeting tumour blood vessels

Professor Rakesh Jain, Professor of Tumour Biology at Harvard Medical School in the US, has been studying how blood flows around tumours – and how this can be exploited in cancer treatment - since the 1970s.

He’s just finished a series of clinical trials, the results of which suggest that the cutting edge drugs developed to cut off a tumour’s blood supply – so-called ‘angiogenesis inhibitors’ – actually work in a very different way.

According to Professor Jain, these drugs, which include Avastin, actually repair the disordered, chaotic network of capillaries within a tumour, increasing blood flow and allowing chemo- and radiotherapy to be much more effective.

If he’s right, it could mean that these drugs may be used far more effectively than currently recommended, with potentially fewer side effects, as they may only need to be given for short time at the beginning of treatment. It’s a controversial idea, and one that’s sure to be a hot topic over the next few years.

Dying with dignity

After Professor Jain’s highly technical talk, we heard from Canadian clinical psychiatrist Professor Harvey Chochinov. He’s interested in a completely different, highly emotive, but no less vital area of research – the psychology of dying.

As we’re all too aware, sometimes cancer treatments just don’t work - and the focus of medical care switches to alleviating pain and suffering during the last months and weeks of life. A hugely important part of this care involves ensuring that people with terminal cancer can pass away comfortably and with dignity.

Yet few studies have actually sought to asses what ‘dignity’ means in this context, how it can be measured, and what can be done to safeguard it.

Professor Chochinov has conducted pioneering work in this field. His group has defined a series of recommendations for how doctors should act and behave when dealing with terminally ill patients. And their work has deepened our understanding of what ‘dignity’ is – and how ‘dignity care’ can be just as important as pain relief when facing the inevitable.

The real causes of breast cancer

The focus then shifted all the way back to the other end of the cancer spectrum – from mortality to cancer prevention. Cancer Research UK’s Professor Valerie Beral gave a fascinating, illuminating and thought-provoking talk on why developed, Western nations have far higher rates of breast cancer than developing populations.

Drawing on an immense volume of data, from studies of Italian nuns in the 1780s, all the way up to large-scale present day clinical trials, Professor Beral showed how changing lifestyle patterns of late childbirth and low breastfeeding rates – rather than ‘environmental’ causes - were the root cause of the high rates of breast cancer we see in the West. This is the main reason why these rates are climbing around the world as women round the world adopt a Western lifestyle.

Her analysis throws up an interesting conundrum. Given that modern women are unlikely to revert to having lots of children at a young age any time soon, what can be done to reverse this trend?

Professor Beral believes that the evidence points to some sort of hormone-driven ‘event’ in late pregnancy that permanently alters breast tissue and gives women life-long reduction in breast cancer risk for the rest of their life. If researchers can work out exactly what this is, and ‘bottle it’, it might be possible to protect women against breast cancer by giving them a one-stop treatment in their early adolescence.

It may seem far-fetched, but Professor Beral believes that anyone who can unpick the true nature of breast cancer will be in line for a Nobel prize. A hefty challenge indeed.

Henry

Holden Re-Elected with Few Promises

Red Stick — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:35:29 +0000

In the information age, it is rare to see a politician win an election with so few promises as Mayor-President Kip Holden made in his bid for re-election. His message in the campaign was "to keep working with you and for you". Holden won the election by a large margin and now the accountability for Holden begins. Let's take a look at the promises, albeit few, that Holden made during his campaign:

Public Safety: Top priority
- Holden said "we will work hard to get you an education, we will work hard to get you a job, if you break the law we will work hard at putting you in jail." (No specifics were given.)
- Holden said he plans to install an additional 80 cameras with gunshot detectors in city-parish parks. (The Advocate stated on August 31st that the $3.5 million spent on other gunshot detectors are still not in use. This expenditure was made by Holden in 2007 with taxpayer money. Guess the voters missed this snafu?)
Traffic - another 'major concern' says Holden:
- Continue the Green Light Plan to widen and improve some roads (began 4 years ago and is moving slowly)
- Try to work with Parish Presidents of surrounding parishes to develop the infamous loop (currently at a stand still)
Blight Clean Up:
- Continue neighborhood clean-ups of abandoned cars, overgrown lots, abandoned buildings (a mandate and program that has been in effect from previous administrations)
Raise taxes to the tune of nearly $1 BILLION:
- Holden promised to lobby for and push a $989 million tax on the residents of EBR Parish to build a new prison, a new sheriff's office, a new police headquarters, renovate the city-parish (mayor's office) facility, build a new juvenile detention center, expand the River Center, replace 8 fire stations, upgrade the infrastructure including replacing 38 bridges, work on 10 drainage canals, replace 50 traffic signals, build a downtown parking garage and a downtown tourist attraction next to Casino Rouge.
Economic development spending to the tune of 1/2 MILLION:
- Continue to give the BR Chamber $500,000 annually to bring more jobs to the Red Stick (which brought an endorsement by the BRCC for this election, yet no reported accountability)
- Draw more restaurants, businesses and corporate offices to downtown. (Downtown is where Holden spends the majority of his focus and taxpayers money in lieu of neighborhoods where crime and blight continue to plaque our community.)
Non-specific areas:
- Dream big and turn dreams into realities.

Well, that's about it. Holden made few promises, but sold his "crossover appeal" and "vision for Baton Rouge being American's next greatest city". I must commend his spin doctors and the likes of Rolfe McCollister, Jr. of the BR Business Report for snowing the people of Baton Rouge and leading them into more taxes, continued traffic woes and a crime plagued city with no real substance other than a tax election to improve infrastructure.

For the first time, I finally understand the indifference of voters. I've heard about it for years, but thought the people of our parish would prove that theory wrong. They didn't in this election.

Evidently voters of EBR Parish are happy with the status quo and look forward to paying increased fees and taxes. Congratulations to Holden for an election with few promises and selling the voters on more government spending of their hard earned dollars. Get out your checkbook folks!

Until next time,

Red Stick Republican

P.S. Thanks to Dan Kyle, Ron Johnson and Wayne Carter for bringing some issues to the forefront. All three men will be able to say "I told you so" over the next four years. When they do, some will call it sour grapes. I will call it truthful warnings that the voters refused to heed. We seem destined to repeat political history in the Red Stick.

Renovierung, ristrutturazione, refurbishing!

stripedcat — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:21:26 +0000

Today there is an interesting article on Deutsche Welle, about an italo-german pair refurbishing flats in Prenzl'berg on a big scale. It's all about mixing Prussia and italian style, affordable prices in Berlin and entrepreneurial flair. It's also about a lot of money, and a lot of property.

On a much smaller scale over the next weeks Mein Mann and I will start working on the refurbishment of The Flat. We now have The Project, we need to understand exactly the operational details, order the materials in Berlin (shop locally!) and off we go.

We did our share of number crunching, magazine-reading, scenario-building now we've got to start. Also because...the Wohngeld is running! So, we're reassured of the fact that:

- YES, it was a good idea to buy a flat in Berlin, the price was right and the value was great;

- YES, with the present market turmoil it is even a better idea to invest a bit of extra money in refurbishing The Flat and bringing it to extert its full potential, in the beautiful Kiez;

- YES, in these uncertain times, with such negative newsflow, it is nice to be working on a HARDWARE project, in parallel with those daily worries (inflation, bad news, economic meltdown und so weiter).

One year ago we were emotionally in the no-man's-land in between our August enthousiastic scouting trip to Berlin (cum-badly-failed-attempt to buy a flat), and the November trip to the Hauptstadt, when Mein Mann found the hidden gem, The Flat.

So we were floating in that lukewarmish atmosphere. We had invested all our holidays on the project. We were disappointed by the first unsuccessful attempt. But we were determined to get over it and be proud owners of our flat by Christmas. We signed our contract on December 20th!

Sometimes in between signing the contact and paying the price/getting the ownership of the flat a few MONTHS can elapse, rather than a few weeks, and that was indeed the case for us. A bit frustrating but worth waiting. After getting the possession of the keys and of The Flat, we've been paying taxes to the Finanzamt, opened a bank account, set up utility accounts, have the project prepared and now we've just to sign an insurance contract, then the refurbishing can start.

Needless to say we've seen many many other flats in the meantime. That is always a lateral and nosy way of visiting the town, plus it's a very useful exercise. Each time we were reassured on the price-quality relationship of what we had bought. That is a nice feeling indeed. Especially when you're still facing costs and no revenues yet are flowing in your hands.

We think we "prüften die Angebote sehr genau und pickten uns aus den vielen Objekten am Markt die Rosinen heraus“, we had done our homework, carefully analyzed the market, and cherry-picked successfully.

If you are interested in buying a flat in Berlin, go and see as many flats and as many Kiez as you can. This is the best way to find really what you are looking for. Exercise your personal Guts Feeling, endure a few disappointments, get a feel for the Sense of Place and stick with your list of criteria. Be they sultanas or cherries, you will find the ones you are looking for.

That said, we're no real estate magnates like the Stoffel or fashion heirs like the Stefanel, but we have an idea or two about refurbishing without destroying. Leveraging hidden beauty without arm-twisting the sense of place.

We want to make the prussian linear beauty of the The Flat blossom, it's concealed behind a few post-war thin postiche walls, hideous wallpapers and plastic flooring but you can feel it's definitely there. Yet The Flat must also feel contemporary, and user-friendly too. And the costs must remain down to earth.

Coherence is our guiding muse: with the Altbau, the Kiez, the history of the Bayerisches Viertel, our own taste...and our budget.

Five years on Lulu

luluislander — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:18:00 +0000

Yes, this is the anniversary. Five years ago the day of October 3 had 36 hours, because of usual 24 plus 12 in time belts difference: Samara and Lulu are situated on the opposite sides of the world.

Early morning we were in Kurumoch airport of Samara. From the Soviet time I had some uneasiness on Russian state border crossing. And I still remember the feelings when custom clearness, one-way ticket check-in and border pass were overcame. It was a feeling of real freedom – “I ridded myself and my family of dependence on money hungry post-Soviet officials-grafters and fully corrupted society. I am really out of this stuffy stuff we are living in, the country with “sovereign democracy and vertical of power. I am FREE!!!”

At 7:00 am Lufthansa’s A-319-100 took off Kurumoch’s runway. It was a chance to say “bye” to beautiful Volga River and Ghiguly Mountains. At 9:30 we landed in Frankfurt airport, one of the busiest world’s crossroads. I know the place from my previous trips. The feeling of freedom was only increased. Now I am not stranger here. I belong to this world! At 13:30 Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-400 started the way to Vancouver. In the afternoon we were in our new home on Lulu Island.

Lulu looks great today. This is one of my lovely places here:

There were no problems to start our life from scratch. The list of our achievements is great. But my post is not about them. Maybe one day I place the list here. Now I would like to tell that my current work is fully corresponded to all my educational and experience backgrounds in the areas of structural analysis and optimization, aerospace composite structure in particular. The work gives me everything what I could dream of, but the most important, the work gives me fun and I like it.

OCTOBER CALENDER

mrd1 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:44:21 +0000

5 Sunday

2008 Coast Day. University of Delaware, Lewes. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Coast Day introduces thousands of people each year to the wonders of the sea, the importance of Delaware’s marine and coastal resources, and steps being taken to ensure that those resources remain available for future generations to enjoy. Learn about cutting-edge coastal and marine research, explore the aquatic world, sample coastal
fare. Free admission and parking. 302-831-8083.302-831-8083.

Annual Antique Show & Sale. St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, Salisbury. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4. Homemade crab cakes, soups and bakery items on sale in the cafe. 410-208-9379.

Theater Performance. Little Theatre at Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes. 3 p.m. Clear Space Productions presents “The Crucible.” $25; $20 for age 60 and older; $15 for students. 302-644-3810, ext. 5.

Ocean City Farmers Market. Phillips Restaurant, Ocean City. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 142nd Street location, parking lot. 410-726-7674.

Fire Safety Dice Run. Trap Pond State Park, Laurel. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefit Fire Safety programs and Burn Out Fund. Sponsored by the Red Knights. $20, includes entertainment, lunch.

Coins, Currency and Treasures Coin Show. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dealers buying and selling coins and currency. Free admission. www.coinbrowser.com.

Chesapeake Celtic Festival. Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Snow Hill. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Celtic breed dogs, music and dance, Celtic fashions, Highland Encampment, pipe bands, clan booths, lectures, Celtic marketplace and food court, whiskey tasting, sheepherding. Adults, $12; ages 2-18, $3. 410-632-2032; www.celticfest.net.

Film Screening. Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury. 3:30 p.m. Guerrieri Auditorium. Salisbury Film Society screening of “Persepolis.” Rated PG-13, in French with English subtitles. Doors open 3 p.m. 410-543-2787.

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Concert. Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church, Ocean View. 3 p.m. “The Power of Vibrant Emotions,” A Beethoven violin concerto. Pre-concert talk at 2 p.m. 410-868-3490; www.midatlanticsymphony.org.

Blessing of the Animals. Church of the Holy Spirit, Ocean City. 1 p.m. Church parking lot. Animals should be on leashes or otherwise under control. 410-723-1973.

Mid-Atlantic Bridal Expo. The Fountains Wedding & Conference Center, Salisbury. Noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Registration suggested. Featuring wedding vendors. 410-572-6728.

89th Annual Wheatley Family Reunion. Wheatley United Methodist Church, Sharptown. 2 p.m. For descendants of William, Charles and Joseph Wheatley, who settled in Dorchester County in the mid-1700s. Covered dish luncheon, followed by a brief memorial service. 410-883-3246.

Salisbury Skatepark Boogie Down Fundraiser. Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury. Doors open at 3 p.m., music starts at 3:30 p.m. Featuring Cattywampus, Debbie Does Dallas, Face the Sunshine, The Rockvilles. $10. Tickets on sale at Connections Skate Shop in Salisbury, Civic Center Box Office. Also silent auction, door prizes. 410-200-1968.

“On Golden Pond.” Possum Hall, Georgetown. 2 p.m. $16; seniors and students, $15. 302-856-4560. Presented by the Possum Point Players.

Car Show. Pittsville Fire House, Pittsville. Noon-2:30 p.m. Car, truck, tractor, motorcycle show. $10 registration fee. Food on sale; dash plaques to first 100 registrants. 410-835-8806 or 410-835-3112. Sponsored by the Pittsville Lions Club.

Music on Broad Street Series. Wicomico Presbyterian Church, Salisbury. 3 p.m. In the sanctuary. Featuring award-winning Annapolis based quartet, The Bay Jazz Project. Tickets on sale at Season’s Best Antiques and at the door. Adults, $12; seniors, $8; students, free.

Blessing of the Animals. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Berlin. 2:30 p.m. Animals must be on leashes, held in arms or otherwise contained. 410-641-4066.

Bike Ride, Benefit for Sally Shipley. Oasis Bar & Grill, Whaleyville. Bike ride registration, 9 a.m.-noon. $20, includes buffet, donuts, coffee. Bloody Mary bar, scavenger hunt with prizes. First bike out at 11 a.m. Benefit, 1-6 p.m. Buffet, silent auction, Chinese auction, 50’50 raffle. Entertainment 2-6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit medical expenses for Sally Shipley who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. 443-880-6868.

6 Monday

Bingo. American Legion Post 28, Millsboro. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start 7 p.m. Food on sale. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 and Oak Orchard-Riverdale American Legion Post 28. Benefits veterans and youth. 302-945-1673, ext. 5 or 14.

Fencing Demonstration Series. Salisbury University, Salisbury. Holloway Hall lawn. 5-6 p.m. Featuring champion fencing expert Angela Herbert-Hodges. Limited equipment available for audience participation. Rain location, Caruthers Hall Auditorium. Free. 410-219-2872; www.salisbury.edu.

Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education. Apple Discount Drugs, Berlin. 10 a.m.-noon.

Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education. Happy Harry’s Pharmacy, Berlin. 1-3 p.m.

7 Tuesday

Bingo. Sussex Amvets Post 2, Millsboro. 7 p.m. Free. 302-945-0460.

“Mother Goose on the Loose” Program. Seaford District Library, Seaford. 10:30 a.m. For pre-walkers. Early literacy program uses rhymes and songs to help children get ready to read. Parents or caregivers asked to participate. Free. 302-629-2524.Free.

Information on Veterans Benefits. Cheer Community Center, Georgetown. 9:30 a.m. No appointment needed. 302-854-9500.

Bible Study. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 1 p.m. Free. All denominations welcome. 302-227-2055.

Snow Hill Farmers’ Market. Green Street parking lot, Snow Hill. 3-6 p.m. Municipal parking lot behind the post office. 410-546-8480.

MVA On Wheels. Public Safety Building Lot, Ocean City. 10 a.m. Motor Vehicle Administration bus to visit Ocean City. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1-800-950-1 MVA.

Time 4 Twos. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 10:30 a.m. Story time for 2-year-olds. Stories, music, singing, finger plays, simple craft. Free. 410-749-3612.

Card Party. St. Andrew Catholic Center, Ocean City. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Chinese auction, raffles, door prizes. $16, includes lunch. Tickets sold in advance only. 410-250-2271.

Bull & Oyster Roast., Silent Auction. Brew River Restaurant & Bar, Salisbury. 5-9 p.m. Benefits patients and residents at Deer’s Head Hospital Center, Salisbury. $22. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Call 410-543-4052, 410-677-6757.

Lewes Tree Tour. Lewes Historical Society Complex, Lewes. 10 a.m. Leaves from the historical complex. Free. 302-645-7670.

PBS Series. Salisbury University, Salisbury. 6 p.m. Fulton Hall Room 111. Featuring the series “Art: 21 ‚Äî Art in the Twenty-First Century.” Actress Isabella Rossellini introduces artists who delve into personal memory and the past, transforming them in their process. Free. 410-548-2547.

Sesame Street Live: “Elmo’s Green Thumb.” Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Tickets $13, $16 and $20; limited number of $25 Gold Circle seats available. Plus fees. 410-548-4911, www.wicomicociviccenter.org.

Lap Time. Worcester County Library, Ocean City branch, Ocean City. 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 2 and a caregiver. Rhymes, songs, finger plays, puppets and music. Older children will participate in movement activities and a craft. Call to register. 410-524-1818.

Festival of Foods: End of Ramadan Dinner. Salisbury University, Salisbury. Bistro, The Commons. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Adults, $9.97; ages 6-12, $6.06; age 5 and under, free. 410-219-2872.

Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education. Rite Aid Pharmacy, Selbyville. 10 a.m.-noon.

Preschool Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-645-4633.

Story Time. Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-856-7958.

Rehoboth Art League Sketch Group. Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach. Chambers studio. 7:30-10 p.m. Open to all interested artists. $5 per sessions. Live models provided. 302-227-8408.

8 Wednesday

Infant and Toddler Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-645-2733.

Golf Tournament. Nassawango Golf Course, Snow Hill. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Tee-time, 10 a.m. Entry deadline, Sept. 15. $75 per person, $300 for team. Includes dinner. 410-957-1919.

Get Ready for the SAT. Wicomico Public Libary, Centre at Salisbury branch, Salisbury. 6-8 p.m. For teens and parents. Review practice questions and studying tips. Learn strategies for testing success. Free. 410-546-5397; www.wicomicolibrary.org.

Golf Tournament. Nassawango Golf Course, Snow Hill. 10 a.m. Registration deadline, Sept. 15. $75 per person; $300 per team. 410-632-3114.

Book Discussion Group. Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown. 10 a.m. Friends of the Georgetown Public Library monthly book discussion on “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides. 302-856-7958.

Fire Prevention Program. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 10:30 a.m. Children’s area. All ages welcome. Stories, information about fire prevention and escape, meet Sparky the fire dog, learn about firefighters and their gear. Free. 410-749-3612.

Sesame Street Live: “Elmo’s Green Thumb.” Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $13, $16 and $20; limited number of $25 Gold Circle seats available. Plus fees. 410-548-4911, www.wicomicociviccenter.org.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

Farmers’ Market, The Centre at Salisbury. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. 3-6 p.m. Main entrance at Boscov’s. 410-546-8480.

Colorectal Cancer Educational Workshop. Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines Branch, Ocean Pines. 6-8 p.m. Presented by The Wellness Community, Delmarva. Advance registration encouraged; walk-ins accepted. Light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Free. 410-546-1200.

9 Thursday

Bingo. Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, Lewes. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food on sale. 302-645-7016, ext. 10.

Lap Time for Babies. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 10:45 a.m. Also 11:30 a.m. Songs, finger plays, stories, fun for babies ages 0-23 months and their caregivers. Free. 410-749-3612.

Ocean Pines Garden Club Harvest Dinner. Ocean Pines Country Club, Ocean Pines. Social hour, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:45 p.m. Dress is country club casual. Music for dinner and dancing. Bring nonperishable food items for Diakonia. $17. Reservations, 410-208-9407, 410-208-4880.

Theater Performance. Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown. 7 p.m. Clear Space Productions presents “The Crucible.” $25; $20 for age 60 and older; $15, students. 302-644-3810, ext. 5. Also: 10 a.m., students in groups, $6.

Cinema & Art. Inn at Canal Square, Lewes. 7-9:15 p.m. Rehoboth Art League and Rehoboth Beach Film Society co-present present Cinema and Art, a bi-annual film series which brings art and artists to the big screen. Featuring screening of “Modigliani.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a reception with light refreshments. $10. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Tickets will not be sold at the door. 302-227-8408.

Endless Summer Cruisin’. Inlet parking lot, Ocean City. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hot rod car show featuring more than 1,500 customs, muscle cars, classics and more. Boardwalk parade at 8 a.m., from 27th Street, to the Inlet. Appearance by Candy Clark from “American Graffiti.” Adults, $10 per day, $30 for a four-day pass. Children under 14 free with a paying adult. 410-798-6304; www.ococeancitycarshows.com.

Lecture. Salisbury University, Great Hall, Holloway Hall, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Distinguished Faculty Renaissance Series: “Was There Really A European Renaissance?” with Dr. Tim Miller. Free. 410-219-2872.

Theater. Salisbury University, Fulton Hall Black Box Theatre, Salisbury. 8 p.m. South African playwright Athol Fugard took a minimalist approach to deconstructing a major issue with his 1989 play, “My Children, My Africa.” $12, $10 for seniors. Suggested for mature audiences. 410-543-6228.

10 Friday

Delaware Comedy Theatre Improv Show. Wahoo’s, Rehoboth Beach. For adults. Seating begins 6:45 p.m.; show starts, 7:30 p.m. $5 at the door. 302-227-6700.

Eastern Shore Pig Roast. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Under the pond-side pavilion. $12.Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the museum; those attending will get a commemorative wine glass. 50/50 raffle. 410-742-4988, ext. 120.

Night of the Living Zoo. Salisbury Zoo, Salisbury. 6-9 p.m. Take a spooky hike through the zoo that will educate and entertain participants about the zoo’s nocturnal inhabitants. Advance tickets: adults, $7; children, $4. At the gate, adults, $8; children, $5. Tickets on sale at the zoo gift shop. 410-548-3188.
Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, Princess Anne. 7 p.m. Featuring UMES Jazz Ensemble. Free.

Arts & Crafts Fair. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Including German-roasted nuts, funnel cakes, fruit smoothies, apple strudel, other Bavarian goodies. 410-524-7020.

Festival of Foods: Yom Kippur Dinner. Salisbury University, Salisbury. Bistro, The Commons. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Adults, $9.97; ages 6-12, $6.06; age 5 and under, free. 410-219-2872.

Friday Flea & Farmers Market. Cypress Park, Pocomoke City. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Buy sell, trade. Antiques, collectibles, yard sale, produce, plants. Free selling space, bring your own tables. 443-735-0957; pocomokeriver.org.

Lecture. Salisbury University, Teacher Education and Technology Center, Salisbury. 5 p.m. Room 153. NAACP Image Award Kadir Nelson will speak on his career in art and illustration. Book signing, reception follows in Room 226. Free. 410-548-2547.

Friday Night Dinner. Powellville Volunteer Fire Co, Powellville. 5 p.m. Fried oyster and baked chicken platters, mashed potatoes, green vegetable, dumplings. $12. 410-835-8181.

Performance. Salisbury University, Great Hall, Holloway Hall, Salisbury. 7 p.m. “Commedia dell’Arte Theatrical” with artist-in-residence Ben Sota. Includes mask making, juggling, stilt walking and other related dell’Arte theater skills. Free. 410-219-2872.

“On Golden Pond.” Possum Hall, Georgetown. 8 p.m. $16; seniors and students, $15. 302-856-4560. Presented by the Possum Point Players.
Berlin’s 2nd Friday Art Stroll. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 5-8 p.m. Participating galleries, shops and restaurants open for this town-wide open house featuring arts and crafts. Art receptions, demonstrations, exhibits, live music, wine tasting.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

Endless Summer Cruisin’ XI Car Show. Ocean City Factory Outlets, Ocean City. 9 a.m.-noon. Registration ends at 11:30 a.m. Dash plaques. Raffle to benefit Maryland Special Olympics.

Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury. Buy, sell and trade vendors in the parking lot, 8 a.m.-44 p.m. Eastern Shore Pig Roast, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; $12. Free museum admission. 410-742-4988, Ext. 120. www.wardmuseum.org.

11 Saturday

Casino Night. American Legion Post 28, Millsboro. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $5, includes light food, beer, soft drinks, coffee. Mixed drinks, bottled water on sale. Must be 21 or older. 302-945-1673.
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. Salisbury Downtown Plaza, Salisbury. 9 a.m.-Noon. 2.5-mile route around Historic Salisbury. Meet John Glover, star of “Smallville.” Walkers collect pledges. Registration at 9 a.m. at the City Bistro, walk starts at 10 a.m. Refreshments, entertainment follow the walk. 410-543-1163.Registration is free. Each walker is asked to raise $200. Donations from special events, friends, co-workers, and family can support each participant. Walker “How To’ manuals available for free. Register early. You will have fun helping others.. 410-543-1163.

FiberFest. Sturgis Park, Snow Hill. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Textile arts festival with vendors of hand-crafted art, yarn, roving, and other fiber art goodies. Food, demonstrations, free kids’ activities, and live animals. Free admission. Sponsored by the Julia A. Purnell Museum. 410-632-0515.

Horn Point Laboratory Community Open House. UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring hands-on activities, including tours of the lab‚Äôs oyster and fish hatcheries, kid-friendly programs such as nature crafts, Bay critter touch tank, hay rides and face painting. Free. Children get free T-shirts. 410-221-8425.

Dreams of Hope Luncheon. Community Lutheran Church, Frankford. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by Dreamweavers Branch of Longaberger Consultants. Benefits Tunnell Cancer Center and Justin Jennings Beach House. Tickets include lunch and Horizon of Hope gift. $50. 302-537-5557.

Princess Anne Farmers Market & Craft Fair. Manokin River Park, Princess Anne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 410-651-1818.

Fall Flower Show. Christ United Methodist Church, Salisbury. Fellowship Hall. 2-5 p.m. “There’s No Place Like Home.” Presented by the Town and Country Garden Club. Free. 410-546-0342.

Basket, Bag Bingo. Ocean Pines Community Hall, Berlin. Doors open 5:30pm, games start, 7 p.m. begins @ 7pm. All baskets and bags are filled. Refreshments, raffles, 50/50. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Sponsored by Ocean Pines Lions Club, benefits the scholarship account and local community projects. 410-208-3980.

Program for Writers. Cambridge Yacht Club, Cambridge. 11 a.m. Author Cynthia Polansky will present “You Can Be a Writer: Breaking Through the Fears Holding You Back.” Optional lunch follows, with time for networking among writers and guests. 410-745-8888.

Chincoteague Farmers Market. Behind Don’s Seafood, Chincoteague Island. 9 a.m.-noon. 757-336-2610.

Longaberger, Vera Bradley Bingo. Willards Lions Center, Willards. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts, 7 p.m. Filled baskets and pocketbooks. Must be age 16 or older to play. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Benefits the Ladies Auxiliary. 410-835-2285, 410-835-2409.

Fall Festival. Asbury United Methodist Church, Salisbury. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Benefits Salisbury Urban Ministries, Christian Shelter, Boys Scouts, Appalachian Service Project, Joseph House and other Delmarva non-profits. Live auction at 1 p.m.; crafts, games and puppet shows, baked goods, lunch menu includes fried oysters, sandwiches and homemade milk shakes. 410-749-2131.

Freeman Fall Festival. Bayside Community, Selbyville. 2 p.m. Featuring the music of Mythica Celtic Band, fall crafts, family activities. Food on sale. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free.

Oktoberfest. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Music, clowns, puppet shows, German food. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $5; age 13 and under, free. Free admission to anyone in German-style apparel; free admission after 6 p.m. to anyone wearing suspenders. Couples dance contest, 7:30 p.m. 410-524-7020.
Arts & Crafts Fair. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Including German-roasted nuts, funnel cakes, fruit smoothies, apple strudel, other Bavarian goodies. 410-524-7020.
Soccer Shoot. Crisfield Elks Lodge, Crisfield. 9 a.m.-noon. Registration, 9 a.m., play begins at 9:30 a.m. This Elks Soccer Penalty Kick contest is open to all boys and girls in Somerset County, ages 4 to 13, as of Aug. 1. Competition in four age groups. Free. 410-968-3680.
Fire Prevention Program. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 1 p.m. Children’s area. All ages welcome. Stories, information about fire prevention and escape, meet Sparky the fire dog, learn about firefighters and their gear. Free. 410-749-3612.

Bingomania. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Berlin. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. Light fare, snacks, baked goods, soda on sale. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Extra cards, $5 per set of three. 410-352-3933. Benefits Berlin/Ocean City OptiMis scholarship fund.

Music Program. Salem United Methodist Church, Pocomoke City. 7:30 p.m. Evening of music, featuring piano and organ; candlelight, elegant desserts. Part of celebration of 225 years of Methodism in the Pocomoke City area.

Film & Discussion. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 2-5 p.m. Featuring “Double Indemnity.” Free. 410-749-3612.

Harvest Ball. Baycenter, Dewey Beach. 6-11 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. Silent auction, dinner,live auction, dancing to music by the Mario Rocco band. $150. Reservations. 302-539-1367.

Basket Bingo. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Student Services Center ballroom, Princess Anne. In the ballroom. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Silent auction, door prizes. $20. 410-651-6574. Benefits UMES Concert Choir’s spring overseas tour.

North American Sea Glass Festival. University of Delaware, Lewes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Virden Conference Center. $5. Sea glass shard identification experts on hand.

Opening Reception. Salisbury University, Salisbury. Fulton Hall Gallery. 6-8 p.m. For “Points of Juxtaposition.” 410-548-2547.

Tastes of Spain Benefit Dinner. Morris home, Salisbury. $50. Call for reservations. 410-677-5379.

“On Golden Pond.” Possum Hall, Georgetown. 8 p.m. $16; seniors and students, $15. 302-856-4560. Presented by the Possum Point Players.

Fall Festival. Acts the Apostolic Church, Temperanceville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Family fun, food and games. Pony rides, moon bounce, hamburgers, hot dogs, snow cones, ice cream, kids prizes. Live auction. 757-824-4854.

Cruisin’ Car Show. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Awards ceremony at end of the show.

Salisbury Farmers’ Market. Municipal Parking Lot, Salisbury. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Two blocks south of the flea market. 410-546-8480.

Saturday Night Bingo. Mardela Middle and High School, Mardela Springs. Doors open 5 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. Benefits Mardela Middle and High School Band programs.

Apple Scrapple Festival. Bridgeville, between Railroad Avenue and Main Street, Bridgeville. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Music, Redneck Olympics, Scrapple sling at 2:15 p.m.; car show, Country Idol Contest finals. Street dance at 7 p.m.

Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury. Chesapeake Challenge decoy competition, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “Old Birds” antique decoy competition, 1:30-3 p.m. Arts and crafts, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guided nature walks, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Food on sale. Museum admission is free. 410-742-4988, ext. 120; www.wardmuseum.org.

12 Sunday

Ocean City Farmers Market. Phillips Restaurant, Ocean City. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 142nd Street location, parking lot. 410-726-7674.

Breakfast. Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, Lewes. 8-11 a.m. All-you-can-eat breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, scrapple, pancakes and chipped beef. $6 for adults, $3 for children. Second Sunday of every month.302-645-7016.

Crab Feast. American Legion Post 28, Millsboro. Noon-4 p.m. Crabs, crab soup, salads, spaghetti and crabs, beer and soda. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 302-745-0040.

Oktoberfest. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, clowns, puppet shows, German food. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $5; age 13 and under, free. Free admission to anyone in German-style apparel; free admission after 6 p.m. to anyone wearing suspenders. Knockwurst eating contest, 1:30 p.m. 50’50 raffle drawing, 3:45 p.m. 410-524-7020.

Arts & Crafts Fair. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Including German-roasted nuts, funnel cakes, fruit smoothies, apple strudel, other Bavarian goodies. 410-524-7020.

Atlantic United Methodist Church Dinner. Phillips Crab House, Ocean City. 1-7 p.m.

Theater. Salisbury University, Fulton Hall Black Box Theatre, Salisbury. 2 p.m. South African playwright Athol Fugard took a minimalist approach to deconstructing a major issue with his 1989 play, “My Children, My Africa.” $12, $10 for seniors. Suggested for mature audiences. 410-543-6228.

Spaghetti Dinner. DeNovo’s Trattoria, Berlin. Spaghetti and meat balls, salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Carry-outs and cash bar available. Adults, $10; under age 12, $4. Reserved seating only. Seatings at 3, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Benefits Ocean City Power Squadron boating safety and seamanship. 410-641-5570.

Giggle Medic 5K Run, Walk. Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes. 9 a.m. In memoriam of Sussex County paramedic Stephanie L. Callaway who was killed in the line of duty earlier this year. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for those studying emergency medical services. Registration, 7 a.m. $20 in advance, $25 on race day. Food, entertainment, prizes. www.seashoresatriders.com.

North American Sea Glass Festival. University of Delaware, Lewes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Virden Conference Center. $5. Shard of the year contest.

“On Golden Pond.” Possum Hall, Georgetown. 2 p.m. $16; seniors and students, $15. 302-856-4560. Presented by the Possum Point Players.

Beef, Dumpling Dinner. Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company, Hurlock. Noon-3 p.m. Beef & dumplings, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, applesauce, cole slaw, rolls and butter. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; ages 5-123, $6. under age 5, free. Desserts on sale. 410-943-3110.
Endless Summer Cruisin’. Inlet parking lot, Ocean City. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hot rod car show featuring more than 1,500 customs, muscle cars, classics and more. Boardwalk parade at 8 a.m., from 27th Street, to the Inlet. Appearance by Candy Clark from “American Graffiti.” Adults, $10 per day, $30 for a four-day pass. Children under 14 free with a paying adult. 410-798-6304; www.ococeancitycarshows.com.

13 Monday

Film. Salisbury University, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Caruthers Hall Auditorium. “Leonardo’s Dream Machines, Part One.” Free. 410-219-2872.

Italian Feast Buffet. Hall’s Restaurant, Ocean City. 4-8 p.m. Silent auction. Adults, $12; ages 4-9, $5; under age 4, free. Tickets on sale at the door. Benefits Play It Safe ‘09. 410-289-7060, 410-250-0125.

14 Tuesday
Bingo. Sussex Amvets Post 2, Millsboro. 7 p.m. Free. 302-945-0460.

Time 4 Twos. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 10:30 a.m. Story time for 2-year-olds. Stories, music, singing, finger plays, simple craft. Free. 410-749-3612.

Snow Hill Farmers’ Market. Green Street parking lot, Snow Hill. 3-6 p.m. Municipal parking lot behind the post office. 410-546-8480.

Story Time. Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-856-7958.

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer. AGH Pocomoke Primary Care Office, Pocomoke City. 5-6 p.m. Free informational seminar with a breast surgeon at AGH. Light refreshments. 410-641-9268.

Bible Study. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 1 p.m. Free. All denominations welcome. 302-227-2055.

Blood Pressure Screening. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Register by Oct. 10. 302-227-2055.

Teen Read Week Movie. Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville. 12 a.m. 4-6 p.m. Featuring “The Golden Compass.” For ages 11 and older. Refreshments. 302-436-8195.

Vegetarian Workshop. Wicomico Public Library, Pittsville branch, Pittsville. 6-8 p.m. Learn to make classic dishes as vegetarian meals. Space is limited. Call to register, 410-835-2353. Free.

Delaware Humanities Forum. Milton Public Library, Milton. 6 p.m. Featuring “The Beliefs of the Old Order Amish.” Call to register, 302-684-8856.

Rehoboth Art League Sketch Group. Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach. Chambers studio. 7:30-10 p.m. Open to all interested artists. $5 per sessions. Live models provided. 302-227-8408.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Program. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Sue Revelle, director of Women Supporting Women, will discuss early detection and how the organization can help breast cancer patients. Free. 410-749-3612.

15 Wednesday

Infant and Toddler Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-645-2733.

Read Along with Rosie. Wicomico Public Library, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Children’s program room. Family-oriented story time for kids ages 5-11 and their parents/caregivers. Enjoy guitar and piano keyboard music, interactive stories, light refreshments. 410-749-3612.Free. 410-749-3612.

Fall Dance. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 6-9 p.m. $5. Singles welcome. Refreshments. Call to register by Oct. 10. 302-227-2055.

Penny Bingo. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. Noon. Lunch on sale 11-11:30 a.m.; or bring a lunch. 302-227-2055.

The Famous Artie Shaw Orchestra. Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center, Pocomoke City. 7:30 p.m. $25 in advance (by Oct. 12), $30 at the
door. 410-957-4230.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

Farmers’ Market, The Centre at Salisbury. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. 3-6 p.m. Main entrance at Boscov’s. 410-546-8480.

16 Thursday

Bingo. Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, Lewes. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food on sale. 302-645-7016, ext. 10.

Fall Midterm Studio-Class Recital. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, Princess Anne. 11 a.m. Free.

Opening Reception. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne. Mosely Gallery. 4-6 p.m. “Commemorating Scorchy Tawes: A Somerset County Legend.” Free. Exhibit continues through Dec. 5.

Branson Act To Perform. OC Jamboree, Ocean City. 2 and 7 p.m. Featuring Randy Newman and his Ozark Jubilee. Reservations, 410-213-7581.

Job Fair. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. 3:30-7 p.m.

Lecture. Salisbury University, Great Hall, Holloway Hall, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Distinguished Faculty Renaissance Series: “Theatre of the Renaissance?” with Robert Smith. Free. 410-219-2872.

Job Fair. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. Third annual One-Stop Job Market and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Job Fair. 3:30-7 p.m. 410-749-0144.

17 Friday

Americana Music Festival. Ruddertowne, Dewey Beach. 9 p.m. 40 root rock, country, alt-country, folk and bluegrass bands. 302-227-3888.

Nature Tales for Tots. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Free. Preschool-first grade. Stories pertaining to the environment and craft activity. Topic is spiders. 410-742-4988, ext. 104 or 110.

3rd Annual Crisfield Watermen’s Festival. Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield. 12:30-4 p.m. All-you-can-eat oysters, crabs, clams, chicken, salads, sides, beverages. $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. Hosted by Crisfield Heritage Foundation. 410-968-2501.

Festival of Foods: Taste of the Chesapeake Dinner. Salisbury University, Salisbury. Bistro, The Commons. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Adults, $9.97; ages 6-12, $6.06; age 5 and under, free. 410-219-2872.

Business Showcase. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Chamberfest 2008, presented by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. 410-749-0144.

Reception. Salisbury University, Guerrieri Center, Atrium Gallery, Salisbury. 5-7 p.m. For “Reflections of Nature.” Free. 410-548-3972.

Teen Read Week: Get Your Game On @ The LIbrary. Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville. 4-7:30 p.m. For ages 11-17. Call to register. 302-436-8195.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

Teen Read Week Movie Marathon. Wicomico Public Library, The Centre branch, Salisbury. 4:30-8:30 p.m. For ages 12 to 18. Featuring “Van Helsing” and “Blood and Chocolate.” Free.

18 Saturday

Delaware SeaSide Railroad Club Open House. Historic Georgetown Railway Station, Georgetown. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Displays include operating O gauge layout, S gauge display and other items. Information on the value and repair of old toy trains. Free. 302-682-4652 or 302-945-1627.

Turkey Shoot Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, Lewes. 10 a.m. 302-945-3941 or 302-629-9199.

Family Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 11 a.m. Free. 302-645-4633.Free. 645-4633 or www.leweslibrary.o.

New York City Bus Trip WalMart, Fruitland. 6 a.m. Shopping, see a Broadway show or visit historic landmarks. $55 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Coastal Xtreme All Stars, a non-profit cheerleading squad. Reservations required. $55. 410-219-9209.

Lewes HIgh School Class of 1958, 50-Year Reunion. Virden Center, Lewes. Class members can call 302-645-2387 for more information.

Walk the Boards for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City. 8 a.m. In front of the tram station. $15 donation required to participate. 410-213-1956.

Princess Anne Farmers Market. Manokin River Park, Princess Anne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 410-651-1818.

Sail on a Skipjack. Long Wharf, Cambridge. Sail on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester. 1-3 p.m. Depart from Long Wharf. Reservations, 410-228-7141.

Pig, Bull, Oyster Roast. American Legion Post 166, Ocean City. 4-8 p.m. $35. Includes pork, beef and oysters, baked beans, cole slaw, draft beer, soda. BYOB. Must be age 21. 410-289-1413.

Fair Trade Christmas Gift Market. Community of Joy, Church of the Brethern, Salisbury. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Display of handmade gifts made by the women of Union Victoria, San Lucas, and surrounding communities. Fair trade coffe, chocolate; locally handmade items and baked goods. Soup lunch on sale. 410-548-9122.

Chincoteague Farmers Market. Behind Don’s Seafood, Chincoteague Island. 9 a.m.-noon. 757-336-2610.

Bird Walk. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge. 8 a.m. Meet at the visitor center. Bring binoculars and a bird guide. Free. 410-228-2677.

Seafood Salute. West Side Volunteer Fire Department, Bivalve. 1-6 p.m. $30 in advance, $32 at the door; ages 10-16, $10; under age 10, free. All-you-can-eat steamed crabs, fried chicken, shrimpies, hot dogs, oyster fritters, potato salad, cole slaw, ice tea, beer and soda on sale. Carry-outs available. Sponsored by West Side Lions Club, West Side Volunteer Fire Department. 410-422-4715.

Festival of Foods: Oktoberfest Dinner. Salisbury University, Salisbury. Bistro, The Commons. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Adults, $9.97; ages 6-12, $6.06; age 5 and under, free. Music by Pugsley. 410-219-2872.

Fall Festival. Salem United Methodist Church, Selbyville. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, silent and Chinese auctions, jewelry, tent sale, Christmas items, children’s activities. door prizes. Lunch served, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 302-436-5156. Table space for crafters, $20. Call 302-436-6408.

Indoor Yard Sale. Millville Volunteer Fire Company, Millville. 7 a.m. Tables available, $12; $20 for two. 302-537-4220.

Fall Harvest of Talents Bazaar. Melson United Methodist Church, Delmar. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Auction at 11 a.m. Oyster sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, homemade ice cream, scrapple and sausage sandwiches, pies, cakes, canned goods, candy. 410-896-3386.

Children’s Art Workshop. Art League of Ocean City, Ocean City. 9 a.m.-noon. For ages 5-12. Featured project is printing on white T-shirts. Participants should bring a white T-shirt. $5. Advance registration required. 410-524-9433.

Texas Hold ‘Em Bazaar. Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company, Hurlock. 10 a.m. $100 buy in, in advance; $125 at the door. Food and drink on sale. Payouts based on attendance. 410-943-3110.

Business Showcase. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Chamberfest 2008, presented by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. 410-749-0144.
Autumn Wine Festival. Pemberton Historical Park, Salisbury. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Live entertainment, sample wines from 18 Maryland wineries, food, vendors. $20 in advance, $25 at the gate; designated driver and youth ticket, $5. Tickets on sale at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office; or visit www.AutumnWineFestival.org.

Free Community Flu Cinic. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Main lobby. 410-641-9358.

Delmarva Home and Remodeling Expo. Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Adults, $6; ages 8-18, $5. Showcases the latest in home improvement and design services and information. Tom Silva from “This Old House” to appear noon-4 p.m.

Harvest Festival. Bates Memorial United Methodist Church, Snow Hill. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oyster fritters, chicken salad, homemade soups, clam chowder, baked goods, crafts, country store, white elephant table.

Native American Indian Heritage Festival & PowWow. Bending Water Park, Marion. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4. Drumming, dancing, crafts, singing, food. 410-623-2660.

Olde Princess Anne Days/ 1812 Heritage Festival. Downtown Princess Anne, Princess Anne. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic house and garden tour, craft demonstrations, military encampment, music, children’s activities. Presented by the Somerset County Historical society. 410-651-2238, 1-800-521-9189.

Yard Sale. Antioch United Methodist Church, Princess Anne. 6:30 a.m.-noon. Rain or shine.

Eastern Shore Asthma Walk. Salisbury City Park, Salisbury. 3.1-mile walk to benefit the American Lung Association. Registration, 9 a.m.; walk begins, 10 a.m. No registration fee. Everyone who raises $100 receives an event T-shirt. 410-548-1613.

Fried Chicken Dinner. New Hope United Methodist Church, Willards. Noon. All-you-can-eat fried chicken, mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, applesauce, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Adults, $10. Carry-outs available. 410-543-8244, 410-430-7104.
Murder Mystery NIght. Private home, Salisbury. 6 p.m. Salisbury Jaycees investigate “Murder at the Sci-Fi Convention.” Community members ages 21-40 can join in as characters attempt to figure out who killed the creator of a popular science fiction TV show. 20 suspects; each participant is assigned a character to act out for the evening and offered suggestions for a costume. Participants also asked to bring a covered dish. Admission is free but reservations due Oct. 11. 410-341-4123; 08president@salisburyjc.com.

Salisbury Farmers’ Market. Municipal Parking Lot, Salisbury. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Two blocks south of the flea market. 410-546-8480.

Saturday Night Bingo. Mardela Middle and High School, Mardela Springs. Doors open 5 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. Benefits Mardela Middle and High School Band programs.

Teen Read Week Movie Marathon. Wicomico Public Library, The Centre branch, Salisbury. Noon-4 p.m. For ages 12 to 18. Featuring “Dracula, Dead and Loving it” and “Eight-Legged Freaks.” Free.

9th Annual Chili and Chowder Cook-Off. Downtown Chincoteague, Chincoteague. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also Little Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Stuff competition, for ages 3-6. Deadline to enter is Oct. 13. 757-894-3544. Cooking contest information, 757-336-3700.

Lewes High School Class of 1958 Reunion. Virden Center, Lewes. 5 p.m. Group will tour the school at 2:45 p.m. 302-645-2387.

Rummage Sale. Ocean City Presbyterian Church, Ocean City. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

19 Sunday

Spaghetti Dinner. American Legion Post 28, Millsboro. 5-7 p.m. $7, includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert, beverage. Sponsored by the Oak Orchard/Riverdale American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 28. Take-outs available. 302-945-1673.

Sharing Sunday. Ocean Pines Community Hall, Berlin. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Meeting room. Collection of nonperishable food items for the Noel Community. Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club of Ocean Pines. 410-208-0501.

Sail on a Skipjack. Long Wharf, Cambridge. Sail on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester. 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Depart from Long Wharf. Reservations, 410-228-7141.

Motorcycle Toy Run. Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, Berlin. Benefits Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Registration, 10 a.m.-noon. Roll out at 12:30 p.m. Escorted run ends at American Legion Post 64 in Salisbury. Admission is a new unwrapped toy or $10. No stuffed animals. Cash bar, music, food. 443-235-5910; Clay@asapr.com. All motorcycles welcome.

Fall Redden Ride/Walk. Redden State Forest Park, Georgetown. 10 a.m. Hosted by Southern Delaware Therapeutic & Recreational Horseback Riding Inc. Rain date is Oct. 26. Lunch, trivia games, raffles.302-644-1920.

Benefit Dinner, Auction. Delmar VFW, Delmar. 1-5 p.m. Beef and dumpling dinner, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, live entertainment. Benefits the Kyle Dixon Memorial Scholarship Fund. Scholarship honors Kyle Dixon, a 16-year-old honor student at Delmar High School, who was killed in a car accident in January. 443-880-4632.

Autumn Wine Festival. Pemberton Historical Park, Salisbury. 12:30-6 p.m. Live entertainment, sample wines from 18 Maryland wineries, food, vendors. $20 in advance, $25 at the gate; designated driver and youth ticket, $5. Tickets on sale at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office; or visit www.AutumnWineFestival.org.

31st Annual Delmarva Coonhunters’ Mule Show. Delmarva Coonhunters’ Association, Pittsville. 9 a.m. Mules featured in pole bending, barrel racing, jumping competitions. Oyster and clam fritters, barbecued chicken, baked goods, raffles, 50/50 raffle, pony rides. Free admission. 410-835-0064.

Harvest Festival. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Berlin. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts, hayrides, pony rids, moon bounce, scarecrow and pumpkin painting booths, clowns, magicians, live entertainment. Chinese auction, car show, food on sale. 410-208-1600.

Delmarva Home and Remodeling Expo. Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $6; ages 8-18, $5. Showcases the latest in home improvement and design services and information.

Native American Indian Heritage Festival & PowWow. Bending Water Park, Marion. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4. Drumming, dancing, crafts, singing, food. 410-623-2660.

Olde Princess Anne Days/ 1812 Heritage Festival. Clone Downtown Princess Anne, Princess Anne. Noon-5 p.m. Historic house and garden tour, craft demonstrations, military encampment, music, children’s activities. Presented by the Somerset County Historical society. 410-651-2238, 1-800-521-9189.

Cambridge Coin Show. American Legion Post 91, Cambridge. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Coin show and sale; dealers on hand to buy and sell coins. Free admission. Door prizes, exhibits, free appraisals. 410-228-8233.

20 Monday

Lighten Up! A Fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at The Greene Turtle in Salisbury The Greene Turtle, Salisbury. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Light The Night Walk participants can turn in pledges, pick up T-shirt incentives and get registration/balloon tickets early. 10 percent of the days sales will benefit Light The Night!

Film. Salisbury University, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Caruthers Hall Auditorium. “Leonardo’s Dream Machines, Part Two.” Free. 410-219-2872.

Milton Lions Club Fund Raiser. Roadhouse Steak Joint, Rehoboth Beach. 5-7 p.m. Portion of proceeds will benefit Milton Lions Club. 302-329-9075.

Basket Bingo. Pittsville Fire House, Pittsville. Doors open 5:30 p.m., games start 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Chinese auction, door prizes. Refreshments on sale. 410-548-1404, 410-835-2611.

21 Tuesday

Health Screening. American Legion Post 28, Millsboro. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings. Free. 302-945-1673.Free.

Bingo. Sussex Amvets Post 2, Millsboro. 7 p.m. Free. 302-945-0460.
“Mother Goose on the Loose” Program. Seaford District Library, Seaford. 10:30 a.m. For pre-walkers. Early literacy program uses rhymes and songs to help children get ready to read. Parents or caregivers asked to participate. 302-629-2524.

Bible Study. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 1 p.m. Free. All denominations welcome. 302-227-2055.
Lap Time. Worcester Coun
ty Library, Ocean City branch, Ocean City. 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 2 and a caregiver. Rhymes, songs, finger plays, puppets and music. Older children will participate in movement activities and a craft. Call to register. 410-524-1818.
International Festival. Seaford District Library, Seaford. 4 p.m. Exhibits, food. 302-629-2524.
Snow Hill Farmers’ Market. Green Street parking lot, Snow Hill. 3-6 p.m. Municipal parking lot behind the post office. 410-546-8480.
Preschool Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-645-4633.
Story Time. Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-856-7958.

Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education. Rite Aid Pharmacies, Pocomoke City. 10 a.m.-noon.

Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education. Coastal Drug Center, Berlin. 1-3 p.m.

Fall Card Party Luncheon. St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Ocean City. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. Lunch served at noon. $12. Call for reservations. 410-208-0717, 410-289-3453.

Delaware Humanities Forum. Milton Public Library, Milton. 6 p.m. Featuring “Dark Days in Dallas.” Call to register, 302-684-8856.

Rehoboth Art League Sketch Group. Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach. Chambers studio. 7:30-10 p.m. Open to all interested artists. $5 per sessions. Live models provided. 302-227-8408.

22 Wednesday

Infant and Toddler Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-645-2733.n/a. 645-2733.

Concert. Historic Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. Featuring The Derek Trucks Band. 410-822-7299.

Penny Bingo. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. Noon. Lunch on sale 11-11:30 a.m.; or bring a lunch. 302-227-2055.

Concert. Salisbury University, Great Hall, Holloway Hall, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Featuring Czech pianist Radoslav Kvapil. Free. 410-219-2872.

SSO Preview Show at the Library. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. Children’s program room. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dan Kamin will perform a preview of “The Haunted Orchestra,” for the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra’s annual children’s concert. Free. 410-749-3612.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

Farmers’ Market, The Centre at Salisbury. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. 3-6 p.m. Main entrance at Boscov’s. 410-546-8480.

23 Thursday

Bingo. Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, Lewes. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food on sale. 302-645-7016, ext. 10.

An Evening with Tony Pace. Ocean City Golf Club, Berlin. Featuring Las Vegas comedian Tony Pace. 6 and 9 p.m. $32.50. Light fare, cash bar. Proceeds will benefit Worcester County Veterans Memorial Fund. 410-213-8770, 410-641-7667.

Lecture. Salisbury University, Great Hall, Holloway Hall, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Distinguished Faculty Renaissance Series: “Music of the Renaissance?” with Linda Cockey. Free. 410-219-2872.

Pancake, Sausage Breakfast. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 9-11 a.m. All-you-can-eat. Adults, $5; under age 10, $2.50. 302-277-2055.

Basket Bingo. Salisbury Moose Lodge, Salisbury. Doors open at 6 p.m.; games begin 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Benefits Salisbury Jaycees’ community projects. Tickets, 410-341-4123.

Basket Bingo. Seaford Golf & Country Club, Seaford. 7 p.m. Benefits Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Health Services. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Refreshments on sale. 302-629-9064, ext. 0.

24 Friday

Cracklin’ Campfire. Pemberton Historical Park, Salisbury. 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. $3, $10 for a family of four. 410-860-2447.

Luxury Living Show. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Showcase of exhibitors in home decor and fine furniture, pools and spas, outdoor living and landscaping, luxury automobiles, kitchens and baths, art, home construction and renovation. Cooking competitions and demonstrations, seminars, antique appraisals. 410-213-9491.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

25 Saturday

Halloween Masquerade Dance. St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Lewes. 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Parish Life Center. $15, includes light buffet. Beer and wine on sale. Reservations required by Oct. 18. 302-684-3909, 302-644-4992.

Basket Bingo. Community Lutheran Church, Frankford. 11 a.m. $20. Benefits the church building program. 302-537-5557 or 302-732-1156.

Princess Anne Farmers Market & Craft Fair. Manokin River Park, Princess Anne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 410-651-1818.

Christmas Craft Show. Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by Quota International. More than 180 vendors. $4; under age 12, free. Santa on hand, free photos with the kids.

Sail on a Skipjack. Long Wharf, Cambridge. Sail on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester. 1-3 p.m. Depart from Long Wharf. Reservations, 410-228-7141.

Chincoteague Farmers Market. Behind Don’s Seafood, Chincoteague Island. 9 a.m.-noon. 757-336-2610.

Card & Games Party. Ocean Pines Country Club, Ocean Pines. 1-5 p.m. $25. Doors open at noon. Participants should bring cards and games they wish to play. Buffet luncheon, basket of cheer, 50/50 raffle, door prizes. Call for reservations. 410-208-0006, 410-641-7667. Benefits Worcester County Veterans Memorial Fund.

Bird Walk. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge. 8 a.m. Meet at the visitor center. Bring binoculars and a bird guide. Free. 410-228-2677.

Luxury Living Show. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Showcase of exhibitors in home decor and fine furniture, pools and spas, outdoor living and landscaping, luxury automobiles, kitchens and baths, art, home construction and renovation. Cooking competitions and demonstrations, seminars, antique appraisals. 410-213-9491.

Halloween Spook-out Party. Northside Park, Ocean City. 1-3 p.m. For all ages. Carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides, snacks, costume contests. Admission is one wrapped bag of candy per child. 410-250-0125.

Schooner Rendezvous. Long Wharf Park, Cambridge. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dockside tours, day sails, food, maritime-based vendors, bluegrass music on the schooner Martha White. www.schoonerrendezvous.com.

Author To Appear. Browseabout Books, Rehoboth Beach. 10 a.m. Featuring novelist Scott Fad, who will discuss and sign his latest book, “King of Nod.”

Children’s Art Workshop. Art League of Ocean City, Ocean City. 9 a.m.-noon. For ages 5-12. Featured project is a haunted house; participants should bring a shoe box. $5. Advance registration required. 410-524-9433.

Free Community Flu Clinic. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. vMain lobby. 410-641-9358.
Salisbury Farmers’ Market. Municipal Parking Lot, Salisbury. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Two blocks south of the flea market. 410-546-8480.
Halloween Costume Party. Mount Vernon Fire Department Hall, Princess Anne. 8 p.m. $25. Unlimited food and beer, silent auction, DJ/dancing, costume contest. Benefits Somerset Challengers Athletic Department. 410-651-9413.
Saturday Night Bingo. Mardela Middle and High School, Mardela Springs. Doors open 5 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. Benefits Mardela Middle and High School Band programs.

Fall Festival. Greenwood Elementary School, Princess Anne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Games, food, silent auction.

Halloween Parade and Fall Festival. Crisfield City Hall parking lot, Crisfield. Parade lines up at 11 a.m. Fall festival at Somers Cove Marina, noon-5 p.m. Vendors, games, music. Free admission. 410-202-6490.

Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Beach. Costume parade from Rehoboth Avenue to the bandstand and Village by the Sea; 11 a.m. Best Fiddler and Banjo Dustin Contest, 1-5 p.m. at the convention center. Broom tossing contest, 4 p.m. Sea Witch Hunt begins 1 p.m. Music by Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 10-11:30 a.m. at the parade judge’s stand on the corner of First Street and Rehoboth Avenue. Old-fashioned beach games, 2 p.m. 302-227-6446.

26 Sunday

Military Bridge Card Party. Ocean Pines Country Club, Ocean Pines. 1:30 p.m. $25. Tables of four are suggested but individuals are welcome and will be grouped with other players. Dessert table. Reservations. 410-208-1272. Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club.

Night at the Races. American Legion Post 28, Millsboro. 4-7 p.m. Betting starts at 4:30 p.m. Maximum bet, $3; total of six races. $5 admission includes hot dog and beer or soda, chips, pretzels, desserts. Additional food on sale. Best decorated hat contest, door prizes. For tickets, 302-645-1588, 302-947-2984.

Luxury Living Show. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City. Noon-5 p.m. Showcase of exhibitors in home decor and fine furniture, pools and spas, outdoor living and landscaping, luxury automobiles, kitchens and baths, art, home construction and renovation. Cooking competitions and demonstrations, seminars, antique appraisals. 410-213-9491.

Schooner Rendezvous. Long Wharf Park, Cambridge. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dockside tours, day sails, food, maritime-based vendors, bluegrass music on the schooner Martha White. www.schoonerrendezvous.com.

Chicken & Dumpling Dinner. St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Ocean City. Noon-5 p.m. Served family style. Adults, $13; age 10 and under free with a paying adult. Carry-outs available.

Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Beach. xBest Costumed Pet parade,noon at Grenoble Place. Horse show on the beach, 3 p.m. just off the Boardwalk.Kids’ Pirate Treasure Trail, get a map between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the bandstand. Music, trick or treating, scarecrow making, face painting, crafts. 302-227-2233.

27 Monday

Film. Salisbury University, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Caruthers Hall Auditorium. “Galileo’s battle for the Heavens,” part one. Free. 410-219-2872.

Wicomico County Republican Club. Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, Salisbury. Social hour, 7 p.m., meeting begins 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Tom Saquella of the Maryland Retailers Association will present the case for video slot machines. 410-219-1096.

Free Forum on Breast Cancer. Beebe Health Campus, Rehoboth Beach. 6:30 p.m. Call to register, seating is limited. Light refreshments. 302-645-3100, ext. 2724.

28 Tuesday

Bingo. Sussex Amvets Post 2, Millsboro. 7 p.m. Free. 302-945-0460.

Julia A. Purnell’s Birthday Party. Julia A. Purnell Museum, Snow Hill. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission, refreshments. 410-632-0515.

Snow Hill Farmers’ Market. Green Street parking lot, Snow Hill. 3-6 p.m. Municipal parking lot behind the post office. 410-546-8480.

Preschool Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-645-4633.

Story Time. Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-856-7958.

Fall Luncheon. Trinity United Methodist Church, Salisbury. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jackson Memorial Building. Homemade vegetable beef soup, chicken salad, bake sale. $6.50. Tickets available from UMW members, church office and at the door. Carry-outs available. Proceeds will support missions.

Bible Study. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 1 p.m. Free. All denominations welcome. 302-227-2055.

Rehoboth Art League Sketch Group. Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach. Chambers studio. 7:30-10 p.m. Open to all interested artists. $5 per sessions. Live models provided. 302-227-8408.

Straight Talk About Self Esteem. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. Program Room. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For teens. No registration required. 410-749-3612.

29 Wednesday

Infant and Toddler Story Time. Lewes Public Library, Lewes. 10:30 a.m. Free. 302-645-2733.

Flu, Pneumonia Shots. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call to register. 302-227-2055. Medicare Part B will be billed; otherwise, $30.

Halloween Costume Party. Wicomico Public Library, Pittsville branch, Pittsville. 3-8 p.m. Come in costume, have your photo taken. Winners will be announced Oct. 31. Treats and refreshments, scary movies. No registration required. 410-835-2353.

Flu Shots. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 302-277-2055 to register.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

Farmers’ Market, The Centre at Salisbury. The Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury. 3-6 p.m. Main entrance at Boscov’s. 410-546-8480.

Story Time. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 5 and a caregiver. Stories, finger plays, craft. Coffee, cocoa, pastries. Theme is “What is a Barista?” Free. 410-749-3612.

Flu Shots. Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. 302-227-2055.

30 Thursday

Bingo. Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, Lewes. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food on sale. 302-645-7016, ext. 10.

Signature Chefs Auction. Hyatt Regency, Cambridge. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sample food prepared by area chefs; auction. Benefits Eastern Shore March of Dimes. $50. 410-546-2241.
Theater Series. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, Princess Anne. 7:30 p.m. $5; seniors, $3; UMES students, $2.

Lecture. Salisbury University, Great Hall, Holloway Hall, Salisbury. 7 p.m. Distinguished Faculty Renaissance Series: “Don Quixote?” with Keith Brower. Free. 410-219-2872.

Mary Kay Basket Bingo. The Fountains Wedding & Conference Center, Salisbury. 5:30 p.m. Includes dinner, dessert, cash bar. $30. 410-430-9835 or 410-251-0507. Benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Fall Theater Production. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, Princess Anne. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Andre’s Mother,” which explores a mother’s inability to come to terms with the AIDS death of her son; and a scene adapted from “The Women of Brewster Place,” a musical set in a urban area which examines the relationships of the residents, including homosexuality. $5; seniors, $3; UMES students, $2. 410-651-6575.

31 Friday

Safe House Trick or Treat and Haunted House. Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Delmar. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Candy, hot foods, games. Free. 302-846-3077.

Theater Series. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, Princess Anne. 7:30 p.m. $5; seniors, $3; UMES students, $2.

Poplar Hill Mansion Ghost Tour and Halloween Party. Poplar Hill Mansion, Salisbury. 9 p.m. Adults-only Halloween Party with battery operated candle tour of all the reported mansion haunts. Costumes are encouraged. Poplar Hill Mansion has a long history of reported ghosts and paranormal activity. $10; tour, refreshments, entertainment.
Proceeds will support the historic interior paint project. 410-749-1776; www.poplarhillmansion.org.

Free Community Flu Cinic. Fulton Senior Center, Snow Hill. 8 a.m.-noon. 410-641-9358.

Snow Hill Health Fair. Fulton Senior Center, Snow Hill. 7 a.m.-noon. Health-related displays, screenings and seminars. Free flu shots beginning at 8 a.m. 410-641-9268.

Treat Street. Salisbury Downtown Plaza, Salisbury. 6 p.m. Free open-air party for ages 3 to 11. Candy tables will be set up at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce building, 6-8 p.m., with games, storytelling and more 6-9 p.m. Children must register at the Chamber office that evening, come in costume and be accompanied by an adult. Presented by the Salisbury Jaycees. 410-749-0144, ext. 109; www.salisburyjc.com.

Halloween Costume Parade. Wicomico Public Library, main branch, Salisbury. 10:30 a.m. Come in costume and parade around the library. Story time, treats for children up to age 5. 410-749-3612.

Trick or Treat. White Marlin Mall, West Ocean City. 4-6 p.m. Treats available only to children in costume. 410-524-5351.

Berlin Farmers Market. Downtown Berlin, Berlin. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of West and Main streets. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs, flowers. 410-641-4775.

Insight Meditation Community of Lewes. St. Peter’s Parish Hall, Lewes. 7:30-9 p.m. Friday evening talk, “Five Priceless Jewels in the Palm of our Heart.” Free. 302-644-2514.

Family Night of Movie Classics. Park Lane Church, Federalsburg. 5-6:30 p.m. Veggies Tales, Halloween theme, “Where’s God When I’m Scared?” Treats and gifts for ages 3-12. Free. 410-754-9958.

Punkin’ Chunkin’. Chaplain’s Chapel Road, Bridgeville. Gates open 7:30 a.m. Competition begins at 10:30 a.m. $7 in advance, $9 at the gate. Concert featuring the Charlie Daniels Band at 7 p.m. and Randy Owens at 8 p.m. $40. 866-284-7483; www.punkinchunkin.com.

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EBRP Mayoral Race . . . Follow the Money

Red Stick — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:59:22 +0000

In All the Presidents Men, Washington reporter Bob Woodward was talking with Deepthroat when he said, "All we've got are pieces. We can't figure out what the puzzle is supposed to look like." Deepthroat said, "Forget the myths the media's created. . .just follow the money."

Since that movie, based on factual happenings, the world of politics has demanded that we follow the money.

Today I received my second mailer from Lane Grigsby, owner of Cajun Constructors. The mailer says: Be Informed, Get Involved. I visited his website and read about his passion for changing our community and the need to get involved politically by being informed and voting. He is to be commended.

Yesterday I received a phone call that asked if I knew what the mayoral candidates were spending their money on. These two events led me to do some research.

If you want to view campaign finance reports, you go to the ethics website and search any political candidate. The result is a list of income and expenditures. Viewing the mayoral candidates certainly shed some light on the mayor's race.

Mayoral candidate Wayne Carter doesn't seem to be spending much money, with one large contribution for $10,000 from the Republican Party.

Mayoral candidate Day Kyle had a similar report showing a contribution of $10,000 from the LA GOP with little expenditure.

Mayoral candidate Ron Johnson had an interesting contribution from Cleo Fields for $1,500, loaned himself $750 and had nominal expenditures.

Mayor Kip Holden's reports, on the other hand, were obviously different. His contributions, as mentioned in The Advocate, were 20 times more than his opponents combined. More money means more expenditures including advertising -- especially media. What I did find curious were some of his expenditures over the past year and a half. It appeared to me that some were excessive and unexplainable as far as a campaign requires. For instance:

Kip Holden shows $13,513.00 in flowers was listed as in-kind contributions -- that is a huge amount of flowers! There were 14 expenditures listed as flowers ranging from $491.00 to $1,537.38. Why so much? What were these flowers used for? Or who were they given to? Seems odd.
Kip Holden shows $12,390.00 paid to LSU for tickets and parking -- are these really campaign expenditures? Do you think his contributors intended to pay for his LSU tickets and parking for 2007 and 2008 in lieu of necessary campaign expenses? This paled in comparison to Southern University where Holden only spent $806.00. Still, is this a legitimate campaign expense?
Kip Holden spent $6,132.00 for Camelot membership dues. Again, is this a legitimate campaign expenditure?
Kip Holden spent $2,000 in car repairs. What vehicle was repaired? Doesn't he use the city vehicle 24/7 with bodyguards? Is he 'charging' his campaign contributors for the repairs of a city vehicle? If not, whose vehicle?

In my opinion these types of expenditures prove that Mayor Kip Holden has no regard for other people's money. Campaign contributors expect their hard earned money to be spent on the required debts necessary for an election, not for frivolous luxuries. It begs the question.

Holden's opponents have called him a tax and spend liberal. His own campaign finance report proves this true -- once again. This small piece of information took me about an hour to find. I don't have time or the inclination to look closer. I've seen enough.

Mayor Kip Holden is a spendthrift. He spends our tax dollars on needless luxuries like 24/7 bodyguards and a Lincoln Town Car. He spends his campaign contributor's money on flowers, LSU tickets and someone's car repairs. His commercials say his records speaks for itself - well, so do his campaign expenditure reports!

We don't need a tax and contribution spendthrift. We need a Mayor that is free from union control and endorsements and that will SAVE the taxpayers, be wise when spending their campaign contributions, and cut the budget to find the dollars necessary to meet the needs of the citizens of EBR Parish.

I've had enough of Holden and his plans to increase our taxes and spend our money with no regard because he didn't invest a dime of it - how you spend other people's money is a true reflection of your priorities and regard for others. The position of Mayor-President is not a 'whatever makes me feel good' position. Holden, obviously, doesn't understand this fact.

Go to the polls Saturday. Put a hold on Holden! Choose another candidate - Dan Kyle, Ron Johnson or Wayne Carter. There are other choices -- regardless of the myths the media has concocted. Holden is beatable if we do as Grigsby said: Be Informed, Get Involved.

Until next time,

Red Stick Republican