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As the temperatures rise in sunny South Florida, I can assure you that everyone on the Buzz team has worked hard to bring you another “hot” issue.

Our cover story, “Revelations from Dashboard,” is an in-depth interview penned by the very talented Michelle Kaplan, featuring a Florida band that could very well be entering the ranks of the supergroups in the not too distant future. Michelle does an excep- tional job of tapping into the creative psyche of these incredibly talented young people. Believe me, you will walk away with an inside, “sights and smells” look at what its like to be on the cut- ting-edge of today’s music scene – and on the verge of stardom.

Buzz editor, Glenn Swift, has written a great story about one of the legends of rock n’ roll, a household name to Classic Rock lovers everywhere – the one and only, . Glenn will take you on a magical mystery tour of sorts, starting with Edgar’s childhood in the backwoods of Texas in the 1950s, his skyrocketing to fame in the early 1970s, and Winter’s notable accomplishments in music right up through to the present day.

Dana O’Kane gives us a colorful story about a very popular local band, the Hot Sauce Boys. The other Glen Swift (yes, the one with one “n”) shows his typical wit in “Off the Cuff,” as does Michelle again in “Buzzed Perspective.” Richard Munroe has weaved a fas- cinating story about a very important chapter in Treasure Coast history, and Glenn Swift will grab you once again in “Flipper’s Sick,” a sad tale about the plight of the dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon.

Last, but definitely not least, Jill Diliberto, Buzz Writer of the Year in 2006, will surely stir up a bit of controversy with an eye-catch- ing piece on the death penalty. Trust me, it’s a “killer” story…Ha Ha Ha.

So grab yourself a latte, cozy up in a comfortable seat, and enjoy the latest issue of The Local Buzz.

3 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 Josh Zuckerman LLOCALOCAL BUZZBUZZ

Country-Pop-Rocker Comes to Vero Beach! Born in New Jersey and raised in St. became a hit and shot to #1 on SIR- Louis, Missouri, Josh developed his IUS Satellite Radio’s OutQ chan- first love for music at the age of 8 nel; it remained there for four when he was introduced to the vio- weeks. His second single "Be Real" lin. At the age of 13, Josh took up is currently # 1, and his video “Out the guitar when his interest in music from Under" was the most request- drifted to rock 'n roll. He has per- ed video on MTV/LOGO televi- formed in many sold-out shows sion’s The Click List, remaining in including the 1996 Olympics in the top spot for over six weeks. Atlanta, the 1998 World Expo in Out From Under is a collection of Portugal with Peabo Bryson, and thoughts and emotions which repre- the 2005 World Expo in Japan. sent all that we go through in life – the love and pain we go through in His critically-acclaimed debut CD, a relationship, as well as the discon- A Totally New Sensation, ranked #1 nect we all feel when we’re out of on the Outvoice charts and on Radio one. Undoubtedly, the growth that Crystal Blue. Its title track was Josh has experienced in his own life nominated for the 2002 OMA music is vividly reflected in his music. awards for Outstanding Songwriter Come experience the human jour- and Outstanding Debut Male. He ney we all go through, making it also won Third Place in the interna- less lonesome as you take a musical tional songwriting competition for journey into your own life. By Glen Swift Jr. Most musicians can cite a wide his song "When Love Comes Back ECAP (Riverside’s range of influences, but Josh Again." Josh has shared the stage Josh Zuckerman performs on Entertainment Zuckerman’s country-tinged, with the Indigo Girls, Macy Gray, Friday, June 22, 2007 at 7:30pm Committee for pop/rocker sound is owed to the Kimberly Locke, Jai Rodriguez, & 9:30pm. Tickets are $22 and Alternative combination of two artists, Joan Jett Rupaul, Joan Jett, B.B King and can be purchased by calling the Programming) and the and The Charlie Daniels Band. A many others, while clips of his Box Office at 772-231-6990 or Riverside Theatre present the up- favorite on the MTV/LOGO cable songs "Karma," "Spiritual," and 800-445-6745 or by going online and-coming, award-winning singer channel, his songs have soared to "Circle Of Friends" have appeared at www.riversidetheatre.com. and songwriter, Josh Zuckerman, on number one on Sirius Satellite on Kathy Griffin's reality show on These performances take place in the Riverside’s very own Waxlax Radio and on MTV/LOGO’s The the Bravo channel. the NEW cutting-edge Waxlax Stage on Friday, June 22, 2007 for Click List, and have been featured Second Stage at the Riverside two performances at 7:30pm and in the television series, Kathy The title track from Josh’s second Theatre. 9:30pm. Griffin: My Life on the D-List. CD, Out From Under, quickly Local Band Gigs LIVELIVE && LLOCALOCAL

______JUNE 9______JUNE 22______Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Sleepin Dogz @ 22 Fisherman's Wharf WEATHER PERMIT- (Stuart) TING Indian River Drive & Seaway Drive (Fort Pierce) 7pm Sunset Saturday Night Concert in the Park at Humiston Park Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar (Vero) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Hutchinson Island) Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sleepin Dogz Osceola Street Cafe 36 Osceola Street Stuart, ______JUNE 23______Florida 7:00 PM Sleepin Dogz @ The Undertow 1931 Old Dixie Hwy (Vero) 9pm ______JUNE 10______Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica ______JUNE 12______Restaurant & Jazz (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Beach) 7:00 PM - ______JUNE 24______11:00 PM The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage Center (Vero Beach) ______JUNE 26______7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage Center (Vero) 7:00 PM ______JUNE 13______- 11:00 PM Leonard Wheeley & Friends host an Open Mic at Tiki Bar & Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen) 7:00 PM-11:00 PM Restaurant located at the Ft. Pierce Marina 7 - 11 PM ______JUNE 27______Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft. Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Harbor Pierce Marina 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Place (PSL) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Harbor Whalen at Sips Nighclub (PSL) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Place (PSL) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______JUNE 14______Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort Whalen at Sips Nighclub (PSL) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Pierce Community Center ______JUNE 28 ______Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Pierce Community Center Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce Sleepin Dogz - Bodega Blue 2115 14th Ave (Vero) 7pm Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica ______JUNE 15______Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar ______JUNE 29 ______(Hutchinson Island) Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica (Hutchinson Island) Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Sleepin Dogz @ 22 Fisherman's Wharf WEATHER PERMIT- Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM TING Indian River Drive & Seaway Drive (Fort Pierce) 7pm ______JUNE 30 ______JUNE 16 ______Sleepin Dogz @ Osceola Street Cafe (Stuart) 7pm Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Sunset Saturday Night Concert in the Park at Humiston Park Sunset Saturday Night Concert in the Park at Humiston Park (Stuart) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Vero) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM BATTLE OF THE BANDS @ LATE NITE BAR (PSL) 7:00 PM - Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica 11:00 PM Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______JUNE 17 ______The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) ______JUNE 19 ______Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Beach) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage (Vero) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______JUNE 20 ______Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft. Pierce Marina Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Harbor Place 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Whalen at Sips Nighclub (PSL) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Open Mic Jam and Karaoke with Trebor and Robert Vines at Sips Lounge (PSL) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______JUNE 21______Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort Pierce Community Center Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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ministry at Belle Aire Baptist Church in "Waiting" was used as the grounds of Murfreesboro, TN. After graduating a promotional video. With the help of from college, Breeze worked as the her husband, Bryan Timmerman, worship director for Treasure Coast Breeze co-produced her upcoming Community Church in Jensen Beach. album. She is currently serving as a worship leader for the People’s Church in "Jennifer is a wonderful songsmith! Franklin, TN. The influence of her orig- She deftly weds thoughtful and fresh inal praise music is felt at youth, col- lyrics to catchy melodies and arrange- lege and Sunday morning church serv- ments. She is an energetic performer, ices throughout the country. an accomplished guitarist who knows how to lay down a groove, and an After years of leisurely recording in a exceptional vocalist. Where many local studio, Breeze self-released her artists nowadays rely on digital magic first album in the fall of 2000. to make up for inadequacies, Jennifer Surprised by a quick sell-out, she is the real deal," said Dr. James repackaged and re-released the album Piekarski, professor in the Department a year later. That same year, she of Recording Industry at Middle enthusiastically opened for the popular Tennessee State University. By Jill DiLiberto Her talents were honed as a member Christian group Mercy Me, heralding t all started with a little red of OPUS during high school; although, her musical arrival in Middle "I have known and worked with Jen for guitar. At age 4, singer/song- she never realized the honor of being Tennessee. Breeze has continued to over four years and am thoroughly writer Jennifer Breeze was chosen as a freshman to join this elite make her mark in the Nashville music impressed with her artistry and sincer- ready to conquer the world group of singers – nor did she realize scene performing at local venues and ity. She is genuine in her writing and one microphone at a time. the impact that OPUS and Ron Corbin writing with local songwriters. passionate in her performance," said Twenty-some years and would have on the rest of her life. Bill Baumgar, who has produced over many songs later, this dynamic enter- Breeze graduated from Middle 100 during a 15-year career tainer is on her way. Jennifer will be Her church’s worship ministry, where Tennessee State University in 2003 working for A&R, EMI, Zomba and returning to her hometown to debut Breeze spent her teenage years writ- with a bachelor’s degree in Recording Frontline records. her album release at the Lyric Theatre ing songs, singing and playing guitar Industry and a double minor in on Saturday, July 21 at 7 pm. with the church music team, also Business Administration and Be sure to catch this up and com- played a major role. Even as Breeze’s Entertainment Technology. In addition ing performer’s concert scheduled With fresh acoustic rhythms and an own style and writing led to new oppor- to her musical talent, Breeze is no for 7pm, Saturday, July 21 at the intoxicating, compelling vocal style, tunities, she continued nurturing her stranger to the film and video industry. Lyric Theatre in historic downtown She produced and recorded her own Breeze has established herself over church roots. At first, she served as Stuart. For tickets or more infor- amateur music video; her music was in the years as an audience favorite, both worship leader for the University of mation, call 772-286-7827 or visit in Nashville and her home state of Miami’s Baptist Collegiate Ministries; the score of Bluesky Pictures’ film www.lyrictheatre.com. Florida. later, Breeze served in the college Timely Regrets, and her song TRIVIA CONTEST Win FREE TICKETS to Call For Reservations Groucho’s Comedy Club 772-419-0302 Compliments of The Local Buzz

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“Music is very spiritual. It has the power to bring people together from all different backgrounds and walks of life,” -Edgar Winter

By Glenn Swift s one of rock and roll’s most influential artists, Winter has achieved international success by combining a number of different musical genres: rock, jazz, blues and pop. An exceptional key- board player, brilliant saxophonist, pro- lific bassist and highly-skilled percus- sionist, Winter has recorded 20 albums and CDs during a spectacular record- ing career that has spanned nearly four decades. His numerous and diverse talents have entertained audi- ences on television and the motion pic- ture screen as well. In a nutshell, you could say that Edgar Winter has come as close as anyone in the modern era to “doing it all.”

“I came from a very musical family,” said Winter. “My father had a barber Photo Provided shop quartet and played the saxo- phone, mom played classical piano, When barely into their teens, Johnny blues and would have to list Ray White Trash was immediately followed my grandfather played the fiddle, and began working with country guitarist, Charles as my greatest influence.” up with a live album, Roadwork, which my great grandfather was a trumpet Luther Naley, and Edgar took piano enjoyed spectacular commercial suc- player.” instruction from Hazel Bergman. After recording with a number of his cess. brother’s bands in the mid to late And then there’s Johnny. “Hazel was very liberal in her approach 1960s, Edgar was signed to his own Building upon the momentum of his and encouraged me to explore a num- Epic Records contract in 1970. His ini- first three albums, Winter then formed Considered by many to be one of the ber of different types of music. She tial release, Entrance, unveiled a new group – The Edgar Winter world’s greatest blues guitar virtuosos, also taught me music theory and how Winter’s uncanny ability to cross over Group, which included , Edgar’s older brother was respectfully to write arrangements. Although my traditional musical boundaries and to guitar player extraordinaire Ronnie referred to by the late blues icon, eyesight has always been very poor do the unexpected. His rendition of Montrose and . Muddy Waters, as “my adopted son.” and has prevented me from being able “Tobacco Road” was especially hailed to sight read, the musical foundation I by critics and garnered Winter consid- “Growing up and playing with Johnny “Johnny and I grew up around music. received early on from Hazel has erable acclaim. in the early years spoiled me as far as In fact, one of my earliest memories is helped me enormously over the great guitar players go, and I was my brother and I each holding a years.” He followed up his groundbreaking blown away by Montrose the first time ukulele as dad taught us some album a year later with an extraordi- I heard him.” chords,” smiled Winter. Both boys learned quickly, and while nary compilation of fellow musicians still in high school, the two brothers from Texas and Lousiana. The album, The Edgar Winter Group produced a Needless to say, dad didn’t wait very from Beaumont, Texas began playing White Trash (named after the group) number of big-time hits of which the long to introduce his sons to the world at a number of local watering holes. was a powerful, emotionally-charged best known was the all-instrumental of music. rock masterpiece that immediately rock mantra, “Frankenstein.” The “Coming from southeastern Texas, we thrust Winter into the national spotlight. blockbuster song was the first to fea- “I was four and Johnny was seven,” were exposed to all the great R&B “I had been playing with most of the ture a synthesizer as the main instru- laughed Winter. “Our hands were too artists of the 1950s, as well as the dis- guys in White Trash since my high ment and eventually hit number one on small to play guitar.” tinctive sound of nearby New Orleans. school days. We cut our teeth together the charts. It has remained a rock and Like so many of the rock and rollers my on rock and roll.” roll anthem ever since. 8 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 age, I was heavily influenced by the ONON STSTAGEAGE INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

The Group’s first album, They Only “It’s hard for me to understand why Come Out at Night, which includes the some people only want to listen to one revolutionary tune, opened up a whole type of music…that’s so limiting. One new world of possibilities with regard of music’s great qualities is in its rich- to experimentation in sound. Over ness, its diversity.” three decades later, most Classic Rock gurus continue to regard it as one of Winter is currently working on a new the greatest rock albums of all time. album featuring a powerful new single, “.” Apart from being a The amazing album also contains great, hard driving rock and roll song, another rock mainstay, “Free Ride.” “Rebel Road” has personal meaning The song was a Top 15 single and fea- for Winter and reflects his disdain of tured another high-powered master on being labeled or categorized in any lead guitar, . way. “I’ve always considered myself a bit of a rebel and this song symbolizes “I first heard Rick at Club Tarot in New my passion to venture out and explore York City. I was amazed at how much new horizons.” his style complimented mine. In fact, I was convinced he had to be from With regard to his upcoming concert at Texas or Louisiana,” cracked Winter. the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, Winter had this to say: “The Lyric is one of my top The two have practically formed a ten favorite places to play in the whole mutual admiration society ever since. country. It’s very intimate and the “Rick is definitely one of the finest play- acoustics are great. I’m also very ers ever to strap on a guitar,” said grateful for the appreciative audiences Winter. we get at the Lyric time and time again. The whole band feeds off their energy.” While the White Trash and Edgar Winter Group days may have been the As for what you can expect, Winter peak for Winter with regard to com- summed things up this way… mercial success and fame, the amaz- ing musician continues to promote his “Get ready to rock and roll!” music to audiences all over the world. Unsatisfied to simply ride the wave of Don’t miss out on the opportu- popular music stardom, Winter contin- nity to hear one of rock music’s ues to explore new opportunities for most legendary performers, the his boundless creativity. In fact, his one and only Edgar Winter. The music can be heard in no fewer than concert is scheduled for 7pm fifteen film and television projects. This on June 9th at the Lyric Theatre past year, Winter also toured with the likes of Rod Argent and Billy Squire in in historic downtown Stuart. For Ringo Starr’s highly-acclaimed All Star ticket information, call Band. 772-286-7827 or visit www.lyrictheatre.com. 9 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 SPEAK-UPSPEAK-UP

By Jill DiLiberto "There is an effective alternative to burning the life out of human beings in the name of public safety. That alternative is just as permanent, at least as great a deterrent, and for those who are so inclined, far less expensive than the exhaustive legal appeals required in capital cases. That alternative is life imprisonment with- A N O NGOING C ONTROVERSY out the possibility of parole." -Mario Cuomo, Former Governor of New York

ould America live without the death penalty? Are there alternatives to deal with the type of criminals who are currently sentenced to death? What is the current trend on support of the death penalty? It appears that the lat- est national poll shows that more Americans would prefer alternative pun- ishments, with the main concern being a guarantee that the defendant will not be released on parole in a few years. The 7. 2004: Kansas ends its death penalty STATISTICS 13. Lethal injection accounted for 52 of national news was recently flooded with system. Utah ends its death by firing the executions and electrocution for one. stories about issues surrounding the use of squad. New York’s death penalty cases on 2. There are currently 3,336 inmates on 14. Thirty-eight States and the Federal lethal injection, the current method-of- hold. Court of Appeals rules the current death row (98% men, 45% white). government in 2005 had capital statutes. choice for executions. The following are death penalty laws to be unconstitutional 3. As of 11/9/06, 1,078 Americans have just some of the recent legislation address- 2002: Maryland death penalty cases were been executed since 1976 (11 were CRIMES PUNISHABLE BY DEATH ing such issues: halted by a moratorium. women; the number peaked at 98 in 1999). 8. 2000: Illinois death penalty cases 4. The majority of Police Chiefs in the US 1. Murder and conspiracy to commit mur- 1. February 2007: Tennessee halts execu- stopped. Governor was concerned about do not believe that the death penalty is an der – all Death Penalty states tions while lethal injection procedures are 13 men on death row being exonerated effective law enforcement tool. 2. Treason – Federal reviewed. Stays of execution for 4 death through DNA testing. Four cities stopped 5. May 2006 Poll: 65% of Americans were 3. Aggravated Kidnapping – GA, ID, KY, row inmates were issued by the governor. issuing death penalty sentences: Atlanta, in support of the death penalty. When SC 2. January 2007: New Jersey commission Baltimore, Philadelphia and San given the choice of life without parole as 4. Willfully causing a train wreck – CA recommends abolishing the death penalty. Francisco. an alternative, 48% chose that over the Perjury – CA Executions were stopped while a one-year death penalty (47%). 5. High jacking a plane – GA, MS study was completed. HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF 6. The cost of putting someone to death far 6. Rape of a victim under 12 – LA 3. December 2006: Maryland suspends THE DEATH PENALTY exceeds the cost of life imprisonment (e.g. 7. Capital sexual battery – FL death by lethal injection. The state will be California taxpayers have paid more than 8. Capital narcotics conspiracy – FL, NJ studying its execution laws. California and First person in America sentenced to the $250 million for each of the state’s execu- In addition, the Federal Government has Florida follow suit due to concerns about death penalty (spying for the Spanish tions). many others including: espionage, large the chemicals used in the injections. New Government). 7. Since 1973, 124 death row inmates have scale drug trafficking, attempted murder of formulas are being tested to ensure that the Colonial Times: Public hangings were been exonerated. (Florida is in the lead a witness in a Continuing Criminal prisoner will not be suffering “cruel and believed to be a good morale lesson for with 22). Enterprise (relates to organized crime), unusual punishment.” The drug “cocktail” children and townspeople. 8. There are 12 states without the death murder while transporting explosives, is claimed to possibly cause painful mus- 1890: The method of choice for the death penalty (Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, murder while committing a civil rights cle spasms. In the Florida case, a double penalty changed from hanging to the elec- Mass., Michigan, Minnesota, N. Dakota, offense, murder while robbing a bank, dose of drugs was needed and the execu- tric chair (thought to be more humane). Rhode Island, Vermont, W. Virginia, murder while taking hostages, killing a tion took 30 minutes to complete. 1924: The gas chamber became the most Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia). cop, killing a federal judge, killing a prison 4. January 2006: New Jersey passed the popular method of execution. 9. As of 4/3/07, there are 50 people await- guard, and murder using weapons of mass one-year moratorium to study its death 1950-70: Most of Europe had abolished ing execution by the Federal Government destruction. The Military also has many penalty laws. There have been no execu- the death penalty. (only 3 Federal executions have occurred crimes punishable by death, but most only tions there since 1963! 1966: A US Poll revealed that only 40% of since 1963). apply during a time of war. No one has 5. May 2005: Texas amends its laws to Americans supported the death penalty. 10. In 2006, 53 persons in 14 States were been executed by the military courts since allow life in prison without possibility of 1967-76: The death penalty was suspended executed (7 fewer than 2005) – 24 in 1961. Desertion from the army is still on parole. Prior to this, juries were told that by the US Supreme Court Texas; 5 in Ohio; 4 each in Florida, North the books as being punishable by death. even if a defendant received a sentence of 1976: The penalty re-initiated by the Carolina, Oklahoma, and Virginia; and 1 40 years, he could be out on parole in 10 American government. Gary Gilmore of each in Indiana, Alabama, Mississippi, METHODS OF EXECUTION years. Utah was the first to be executed since the South Carolina, Tennessee, California, 6. March 2005: The death penalty was suspension in 1967 (firing squad). Montana, and Nevada. 1. Hanging: Until the 1890s, hanging was abolished for those under age 18 at the 1986: The Supreme Court ruled that the 11. Of persons executed in 2006: the method of execution used in the United time of the crime. At this time, there were mentally insane cannot be executed. – 32 were white States. Hanging is still used in Delaware 70 death row inmates under the age of 18 (Interestingly, it’s estimated that 10% of – 21 were black and Washington, although both have lethal who were then moved to the general pop- the total number of executions were 12. All 53 inmates executed in 2006 were injection as an alternative. The last hang- ulation. inflicted upon the mentally insane.) men. ing to take place was in 1996 in Delaware. 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quality of defense for black criminals whose victims are white is not as good and they are more likely to end up on death row. Is the death penalty inhumane? Many families of victims do not feel a sense of retribution unless the killer is executed (“an eye for an eye…”). Would America be satisfied with a sentence of life in prison without parole? Many are still con- cerned that a convicted murderer will be back on the street to kill again in less than a decade. What about compensation for the tragedy inflicted on the families of the victims? The latest legislation mandating a closer look at the lethal injection proce- dure in many states may be the start of a trend toward re-evaluating the fairness and effectiveness of the death penalty. Are you for or against the death penalty? Let us know at

2. Firing Squad: Firing squad is still used SpeakUp@the localbuzzmag.com in Idaho, although lethal injection is allowed as an alternative method. The Sources: most recent execution by this method was www.deathpenaltyinfo.org; that of John Albert Taylor. By his own choosing, Taylor was executed by firing http://teacher.death squad in Utah in 1996. penaltyinfo.msu; and 3. Electric Chair: Deemed a more humane www.antideathpenalty.org method of execution than hanging, New York built the first electric chair in 1888. Soon, other states adopted this execution method. Today, Nebraska is the only state that uses electrocution as the sole method. 4. Gas Chamber: In 1924, the use of cyanide gas was introduced in Nevada as a more humane way of executing its inmates. Today, five states authorize lethal gas as a method of execution, but all have 5. lethal injection as an alternative method. A federal court in California found this method to be cruel and unusual punish- ment. The gas chamber was lasted used in 1999 in Arizona. Lethal Injection: In 1977, Oklahoma became the first state to adopt lethal injec- tion as a means of execution, though it would be five more years until Charles Brooks would become the first person exe- cuted by this method in Texas in 1982. Today, 37 of the 38 states that have the death penalty use this method.

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The four main points in the debate about the death penalty appear to be deterrence, retribution, potential innocence, arbitrari- ness, and discrimination. Does the death penalty really deter potential criminals? What about those who are wrongfully con- victed? With the introduction of DNA test- ing in the early 1990’s, several death row inmates have been exonerated. How many of the 1,078 who have been executed might have been innocent? The American Legal System is not without flaws. There are claims that, even though more white men than black have been executed, the NEWSNEWS OFOF THETHE WEIRDWEIRD

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Send your Weird News to [email protected] or go to www.NewsoftheWeird.com BY CHUCK SHEPHERD WEIRD SCIENCE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT! RECURRING THEMES LEAD STORY A team of biologists from Yale -- (1) Among the latest of Taipei's Just Shoot Me: Men continue to One party active in the recent University and the University of Sheffield quirkily styled restaurants (according to an consider that having themselves shot (non- elections in India's Uttar Pradesh state in England reported in April that some April Reuters dispatch) is the D.S. Music fatally, of course) might provide them sym- represents the interests of "dead" peo- species of ducks have genitalia so complex hospital-themed eatery, where diners sit pathy and a valid excuse to avoid some ple. Lal Bihari, 48, works on behalf of that they provide the female with unusual- around beds, are served by "nurses," and unpleasant task. In February, John Amos an estimated 40,000 living people who ly effective mating control. Both the male drink from IV lines hooked up to "medi- wanted pal Emanuel Houston to shoot him, have been victims of relatives having and female sex organs are sort of cine" in containers hung from the ceiling. to get his upcoming rape trial in Martins declared them legally dead, usually in corkscrew-shaped, but the female's spirals (2) Earlier this year, Britain's Ann Ferry, W.Va., postponed, but Houston order to inherit their property, and once in the opposite direction, allowing her (in Summers sex-product company announced refused, and the two then struggled over the the government accepts such a decla- the event of rape or opportunistic, nonmat- it would stop selling its remote-controlled gun until Amos forced Houston's hand (and ration, the legal system in India is too ing sex) to "lock down" her procreative Love Bug 2 personal vibrator in Cyprus the gun) against Amos' stomach and slow, crowded and corrupt to bring that organs. Only when the female relaxes, the after Cypriot military officials complained pressed on Houston's finger. And in May, in person back to "life." Bihari himself researchers point out, can sperm approach that the device's signals were interfering Baltimore, police said two college students "officially" died in 1976, and despite her eggs. with army radio transmissions. had a third shoot them so they could avoid several schemes (such as kidnapping a an onerous fraternity hazing ritual, but then cousin in order to be arrested and thus later confessed that they are National proven to be living), he remained THE WEIRDO AMERICAN COMMUNITY NEW FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE Guardsmen and had themselves shot to "dead" until his proof of life was accept- -- New York public-access TV -- A woman in Columbia avoid deployment to Iraq. (A National ed in 2004. personality "Glendora" has filed a lawsuit University's hospital had her gallbladder Guard spokesman said there is actually no against a Cablevision employee who removed in March not by traditional deployment scheduled for their unit.) allegedly bad-mouthed her to sponsors, and OOPS! abdominal surgery but by running instru- her latest filing, detailed in May by New ments through her vagina, according to an -- Spectacular: (1) Last year NEWS THAT SOUNDS LIKE A JOKE York Law Journal, consists of (according to April New York Times report. Doctors said (according to a March 2007 Associated (1) In April, a woman in Yonkers Civil Court Judge Charles Wood) that abdominal-muscle cuts are painful and Press report), a computer technician for the Braintree, England, took her 2-1/2-year-old 360 handwritten pages, "completely irrele- slow to heal, and that surgeons are consid- Alaska Department of Revenue accidental- son to local firefighters (according to a vant," with "multiple copies of a 60-year- ering using the body's other natural open- ly erased a disk containing all the data for Reuters dispatch) to ask if they would old photo of the plaintiff with Bob Hope," ings, also, for some procedures. (In a land- paying the state's 600,000 residents their remove the toilet seat that had become "sheet music," "commentary about the mark 2004 operation, doctors in India annual oil-revenue dividends, and a dupli- tightly stuck to his head. (No explanation impressive geographic expanse of the City removed a patient's appendix through the cate disk was also erased, and the fail-safe was reported.) (2) In February, Norwegian of Yonkers," "details of how she 'writhed' mouth.) Still, a female New York backup tape was discovered to be unread- artist Jan Christensen placed his latest while her chauffeur shot insulin into his University surgeon said the idea of gall- able. It took two months of around-the- work, "Relative Value," at a gallery in Oslo, abdomen," "an account of a near-miss with bladder surgery through the vagina is clock work for state employees to re-com- but it was quickly stolen (and hardly sur- a deer on the Taconic State Parkway," "repulsive." puterize all paper records. (2) London's "jokes" and "threats or exhortations to 'sue prisingly, in that the piece contained about Daily Mail reported in April that it was judges.'" Wood barred her from further fil- $16,300 worth of Norwegian money stuck probably a 17-year-old apprentice plumber, ings without his approval. to it). on his first day of work, who mishandled a blow torch and started the fire that quickly burned to the ground a waterside mansion LEAST COMPETENT JAILERS in Devon, England, worth the equivalent of Timothy Rouse, 19 (and who had about $9.8 million. been charged with assaulting an elderly -- John Brandrick told London's person), was matter-of-factly released from Daily Telegraph in May that he will seek the Kentucky Correctional and Psychiatric compensation from Royal Cornwall Center in LaGrange in April after jailers Hospital in Treliske, England, because he's accepted as official a crudely written, still alive. He was diagnosed in 2006 with ungrammatical fax ordering him freed, sup- pancreatic cancer, with about a year to live, posedly from the state supreme court but and he quit his job, stopped paying his whose originating line clearly showed a bills, and used his life's savings to enjoy his local grocery store. Furthermore, it took the last days. However, he was recently told he jailers two weeks to realize they had been merely had (non-fatal) pancreatitis, and scammed. (Fortunately, Rouse was easily now he's broke. re-arrested at his mother's house.)

12 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 LLOCALOCAL BANDBAND

By Dana O’kane Buzz Writer ant to find out about this band’s highly original name? It all start- ed twelve years ago when Charlie Hankin and Lee Carpenter met at the Jensen Station Pub. They’ve been playing together ever since.

Shortly thereafter, the two men were hosting the jam and bring- ing in a wide range of musicians to play. It soon got to the point where the guys just meshed. Hankin, who has a passion for acoustic music, played acoustic guitar. He started earlier on in life playing harmonica and the flute. Carpenter had been singing since he was in his first church choir at the age of three.

Their combined singing styles compliments each other. Mark Holloway, a guitar player with Texas and Louisiana roots, was added to the group as lead gui- tarist. What makes the group unique, and helped form the name of the band, is that during the long sessions the Boys developed a habit of swigging hot sauce to soothe their throats let people come up to sing and The band has opened for the Street Café in Stuart on June 2, between numbers. play. So you can easily say that group Cigar Store Indians at the 15, and on July 5. You can see they’re interactive with their Lyric Theatre, performed at the Boys at Chris’s Hurricane The HSB repertoire is made up audiences. Riverdayz, Dancin’ In The Grill and Wings in Palm City on of an eclectic mix of American Streets, ArtsFest, The June 3 and 17 too. They’ll be at music (bluegrass, blues, country “We feel the energy from the Lunchtime Concert Series in the Wave Lounge in Stuart (right and jazz) to showcase their vari- audience and it makes it a spiri- Stuart, Fourth of July celebration next to Sakura Restaurant) on ety of styles. Their fusion of tual experience. It’s what I love in Flagler Park (they played June 9 or at Exodus Coffee in musical genres mixed with the most because it’s magical,“ said there for the last four years and Port St. Lucie on July 7. Boys wealth of original tunes Hankin. They like to think of for four hours), Rainbow Fest, makes for an evening of enter- themselves as adaptive and The Saturday Green Market, tainment that will satisfy any unregimented entertainers. The Pineapple Festival, Jammin If you have a special occa- audience. in Jensen and many other sion and need entertainment, They even have had people events. the Boys will also play at pri- All three members of the group bring them some different hot vate parties. For more infor- live on the Treasure Coast and sauces to try once in a while at The HS Boys played numerous mation or bookings, contact keep busy with a full calendar of their gigs. Likeable, gregarious fundraisers and charity func- Charlie Hankin at (772) 631- gigs. Hankin writes most of their and always upbeat, the HSB tions, in addition to all of the 9276 or at original songs, although make an impression on any other events previously men- [email protected]. Holloway has contributed a few night at any place they play. Go tioned. Aren’t you curious to see Feel free to take along some as well. The HSB really have and meet them some time and these guys and join in on the of your own favorite hot lots of fun up on stage and will see for yourselves. fun? Check them out at Osceola sauce. BUZZBUZZ INVESTIGAINVESTIGATESTES

By Glenn Swift Editor in Chief

tretching from Titusville to Jupiter, the Indian River Lagoon is one of the world’s most diverse estuaries with more than 2,200 different species of animals and 2,100 species of plants. In addition to serving as a spawning ground for a number of oceanic species, the lagoon supports one of the most diverse bird populations in North America and near- ly one-third of the nation’s manatee population lives in or migrates through most disturbing is that these ailments the magnificent waterway annually. are rarely seen in bottlenose dolphin.” Last, but certainly not least, the Indian River is home to over 600 of man’s A major concern for those of us on the best undersea friends – the dolphin. Treasure Coast is where most of the sick dolphin are located. Sad thing is…Flipper is getting sick. “We found that the vast majority of the “As many as half of the dolphin in the chronically-diseased dolphin were Indian River Lagoon are suffering from located in the southern lagoon. This an infectious disease,” said Dr. Greg really shouldn’t come as a surprise Bossart of the Harbor Branch because the majority of the runoff Foundation in Ft. Pierce in an exclu- seeping into the lagoon is occurring in sive interview with The Local Buzz the southern end. What was surprising Magazine. was that when we began the study four years ago we did not detect a single Bossart’s comments should not be dolphin in the lagoon with oral or geni- taken lightly. For the past 28 years, tal tumors. Now they are very com- Bossart has worked extensively in mon.” marine mammal and avian medicine/wildlife pathology. He has Treating the lagoon dolphin has also over 70 publications focused primarily become especially difficult. on the pathological basis of disease in wild animals. Bossart received his doc- “The lagoon dolphin are showing an torate in veterinary medicine from the increased resistance to certain antibi- University of Pennsylvania in 1978 and otics. This suggests that drugs are completed an NIH fellowship in com- entering the lagoon through the dump- parative pathology from the University ing of human waste.” of Miami School of Medicine in 1986. He completed a Ph.D. in comparative The researchers have also discovered immunology from Florida International flame retardants known as polybromi- University in 1995. Bossart has worked nated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in the at Harbor Branch since 2000 and is dolphin population. currently Senior Science in the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation “PBDEs are used extensively in the program. He is a clinical veterinary Dr. Greg Bossart of the Harbor Branch Foundation - Photo Provided manufacture of plastics and foam consultant to a number of organiza- harming the lagoon’s dolphin. The Charleston. This is significant, because materials. Again, this tends to indicate tions around the globe and regularly group has been analyzing data for over we know that nearly all of the dolphin in that pollution is at the heart of the prob- conducts conservation outreach pro- four years and is alarmed at what they the Indian River spend their entire lives lem.” grams in Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, are uncovering. in the lagoon. So the lagoon is where Belize, and Guyana. the problem lies.” Although you probably have a better “There is still much research that has chance of being run over by a horse in “Bottlenose dolphin are a sentinel to be completed before we have any As for what is afflicting the lagoon’s your bathtub than becoming infected species with regard to ocean and definitive answers, but we are very dolphin population, Bossart had this to by a diseased dolphin, the fact that so human health. They are the marine concerned that the dumping of sewage say: many of these marine mammals are equivalent of the ‘canary in the coal and other pollutants may well be the afflicted with such sophisticated and mine.’ So, what affects the dolphin may root cause of what is going on.” “They are suffering from a combination drug-resistant pathogens may very very well have serious implications for of ailments: genital tumors, stomach well have serious consequences in the human health as well.” Bossart’s group recently completed a ulcers, fungal growths, and viral infec- not so distant future. comparison study of dolphins living in tions that can lead to cancer. Two dis- Bossart is currently part of a five-man Charleston Harbor, S.C. The results eases in particular, a chronic fungal When asked if it was still safe to eat team of marine scientists who have were startling. skin infection known as lobomycosis fish caught in the lagoon, Bossart pro- been commissioned by the state of and a newly-discovered tumor-induc- vided an eye-opening answer. “I would- Florida in a million dollar plus research “We didn’t find anything like the level of ing herpes virus, account for approxi- n’t serve my child anything caught in project designed to find out what is disease among the dolphin in mately 60% of the infections. What is the Indian River.” BUZZBUZZ EXTRAEXTRA

By Judy Beard o the class of 2007: "CON- no mood to hear that one! You might that it didn't come cheap! change things! GRADULATIONS!" even put this magazine down, or go to the movie page. Nothing wrong with Just think of the phrase in itself "hard- There are a lot of ways to get to where Today is the beginning of that ... that's what I would have done at knocks." What do you think that you want to go in life. There are a lot of the rest of your life ... or so your age. means? Well, all I can say is that it took professionals working today with out a I'm sure you've heard. a long hard time to realize why I was college degree. You would be sur- School is out and summer is here. It's You might even say to yourself, "She getting knocked around a lot, that's for prised to know who they all were. time to go to the beach, hang out with did it and now she's a published writer." sure! Some are even very successful ... but your friends, go shopping, have fun ... What you didn't know is how I got here. Marriage, kids, and more than a few at what expense? or is it? failed businesses are all part of my Don't judge a book by its cover, or a education. There is nothing wrong with This is a question you must ask your- Maybe it is your "time out" to just ... writer just because he or she has been that… except by the time I got to a self. After all, we are on this earth for think. published. After all, we all do have a place I wanted to be in life, I should only so many years. story to tell. have been thinking about retirement. So what ARE you going to do with the So today is the beginning of the rest of rest of your life? Do you have to decide There are many of us that haven’t had If only I could do it all over again ... I bet your life. I suggest you take the easy now? If you're smart, I believe the the opportunity to go to college or any you even heard your parents say that, and cheaper way out ... “work smart, answer should be ...YES!!! type of "Ivy League School." I always more than once. The big question is not hard” ... and ... tell everyone that "I have a master’s ... would they? OF COURSE THEY Go to college! The decisions you make now are more degree in Hard Knocks." Don't laugh… WOULD! Even if most of us would important than you know. I bet you're in Because I'm not kidding when I say never admit it. And yes, we WOULD ... GOOD LUCK! EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

C HRIS C ARRABBA L ET’ S U S I N – A LITTLE B IT By Michelle Kaplan ashboard Confessional is the band’s name, but don’t ask founder Chris Carrabba to give up his sins or reveal too much personal information. If you want him to bare his soul, then give a listen – all that information is contained in the lyrics of his songs.

“I put a lot of myself into my songs,” he confessed.

He was willing to give up a little piece of himself, if only maybe by accident. Mere small talk seems to give way to his deeper self that, unfortunately, he couldn’t hide if he tried. As he talks about the band and where they’re going, it’s easy to see that they have now come to that point where through hard work and very little exposure, they’re about to break – big time.

“We’ve never been on the radio, we’ve had no radio support…now the song, “Stolen,” which is about Florida, is burning up the charts,” he said.

Right now, the band seems to be riding the crest of a wave that’s gaining momentum. While the band gets set to hit the road, taking it across the pond to Germany, they’ve made a few pit stops along the way, including an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on June 7. Earlier in June, the band was in Pasadena, CA, taping the 2007 ALMA (Spanish for “spirit” or “soul”) Awards. As Carrabba talked about the experience, his voice betrayed his excitement of just being there, as well as getting to see Prince perform. Photos Provided “Watching prince. There’s not many But it wasn’t all studio tapings, TV “We were skateboarders before it was Five years ago, Dashboard cooler things… and I’ve never seen appearances and record-release par- cool to be skateboarders, now skate- Confessional was formed. Although more beautiful women in one place.” ties. boarders get the girls,” he laughed. one might think the band’s name came from a close call in a car followed by a To add to this, last month they released The 32-year-old grew up in Boca He went to Florida Atlantic University few Hail Marys, it’s not so. Dashboard their eighth album, the deluxe edition Raton, moving from Hartford, CT and then taught pre-school at JC Confessional was written in the lyrics of Dusk and Summer, which he when he was 16, and aligning himself Mitchell Elementary School, some- of another earlier song called “sharp described as a labor of love. with the skateboarder clique at Boca thing he said he’d still be doing if he hint of new tears.” Raton High School. weren’t doing what he’s doing now. 16 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

Still, Florida has a strong hold on him. Lefler on guitar, and Scott Schoenbeck Not only does he exude an artist’s love on bass. of where he comes from, South Florida seems to give him something back. As Carrabba tells it, the band came together in his travels. “I need to be in Florida to write songs. It’s where I’m connected… where I I met Mike from Miami…we played find my artistic inspiration. I have a lit- together in the Agency…I knew him tle love affair with South Florida; it’s a well.” little bit of a muse for me.” The others were kismet.

It’s this humble, “I know where I come “We’d meet people and it was like, if from” attitude that gives Carrabba you can play something, and you want instant likeability. to join us, come on, and it’s been great. We have many people who come in He gives complete credit to the band’s and out of the band.” fans for their “ten years in the making, overnight success story,” as he calls it. Of those who form the core band, each has written a bio on the band’s wesite: “I started playing in bands in 1998, www.dashboardconfessional.com. It almost ten years ago. I recorded a few may be coincidence, but there is one records by myself.” member whose bio reads: “Coming soon,” guess who? Otherwise, there’s This version of Dashboard a little something, something about Confessional has been together for each. John espouses his love of Cookie five years and includes former band Crisp cereal. After all, he should know, mate, Mike March on drums, John according to the bio he has a “discern- ing palette for breakfast cereals.” He rates Boo Berry the worst and awards Post Alpha-Bits as the most underrated cereal. Mike’s is simple and to the point; he lists nine things he loves and one thing he hates. The thing he hates is “the lack of the things I love.” Enough said. Scott’s is even simpler; he must have been looking on Mike’s paper over his shoulder. He lists three things he loves: “Unicorns, Rainbows and Sarcasm.” He hates: “Fill in the Photos Provided blank questionnaires and every Police record except the first one.” intelligent… I credit all of them by recording of albums, for Carrabba, bringing friends and more friends.” “Summer and Dusk” was a long time Life on the road has gotta be fun. coming. This chain of friendship, one friend introducing to the next, has given the “It was a labor of love. It did take a Carrabba talks about the symbiotic band a kind of cult following. long time, a year. That was the relationship the band shares with its longest…usually we do it in three audience. “What I savor as a performer is audi- weeks.” ence interaction.” “We try to be very honest with our But the life he’s chosen does have its music and our audience. We hold our He says that you’ve never seen any- perks. The pinnacle moment came personal relationship with the audi- thing like a live Dashboard show. when Neil Young extended a dinner ence paramount to everything else.” invitation to the band. Carrabba calls it “They sing from their whole hearts, the best night of his life. As he clamored to describe just who is from the very beginning the show.” a Dashboard fan, he spoke without “I had dinner at Young’s house. He hesitation. He knows who’s listening “Really they’re the band and their was impressed with the music.” out there. leading us. I make a good show that I’m steering the ship, if I am, it would If you remain among the unrecruited “Just by looking out at them, you make them the wind and I’d be the Carrabba makes you this promise: couldn’t guess that this diverse group rudder.” “Give a listen, come and see us, and I would be listening to the same band, can guarantee you the night of your but they are. They are a wide cross- In between the live shows is the life.” section of indefinable people… real BACKBACKSTSTAGEAGE BUZZBUZZ

AMAN WHO CLIMBED THE MOUNTAIN OF ROCK AND ROLL By Robert Hooper eslie West hasn’t Queen,” which would go on to become changed a whole lot over a classic rock staple. Mountain fol- the years…and neither lowed up the mega-hit with another has his taste in music. He mid-chart hit, “Theme for an Imaginary still likes it loud. Western.”

“My volume knobs go up After the breakup of Mountain, West to 11,” joked West, 61, when asked and Laing looked across the Atlantic to about the hard-rockin’ style and thun- fill the void. Joining with Cream’s for- derous signature sound of his leg- mer bassist, the legendary Jack Bruce, endary group, Mountain. Never one to a new powerful rock trio was formed: mince words, the native New Yorker West, Bruce and Laing. The group pro- has always been known for his bold, duced some high-quality heavy metal, upfront demeanor and unabashed but for reasons never fully explained candor – traits that have always been the group disbanded. Then…like a a trademark of his music. phoenix out of the ashes…Mountain was reborn with the same old lineup in “I know it’s cool for a classic rocker to 1973. say their music is heavily rooted in the blues, but I didn’t exactly grow up on Although the band never reached the the Mississippi Delta. I grew up in same level of stardom that it had Brooklyn and Queens listening to The achieved earlier, the band has stayed Beatles and Stones. As for my greatest together ever since, seldom deviating influences, other than my friend Mike from its classic late 60s/early 70s hard Kravis, who I play golf with twice a rockin’ style. Sadly, the amazing week, I’d have to say Keith Richards Pappalardi, the creative genius who and Eric Clapton.” forged the group nearly forty years ago, died tragically in 1983. West’s first band was The Vagrants, a garage act that came out of Forest These days, West continues to per- Hills, Queens. Although the group had form as a solo act in addition to his a minor local hit with Otis Redding’s work with Mountain. In early 2006, he “Respect” in 1967, the group enjoyed released a solo album entitled, Blue limited commercial success. However, Me, on the independent Blues Bureau the group’s producer was the high- label. Later that year, West was induct- acclaimed bassist, Felix Pappalardi, ed into the Long Island Music Hall of who was also working at that time with Fame. one of rock’s first supergroups, Cream. Pappalardi saw a diamond in the rough with West who “decided to really learn how to play” after hearing Cream in person when the famed group came to the United States. “Felix didn’t want us to be too closely in 1969, right before playing the identified with Cream, so he thought Woodstock Festival. Needless to say, Wishing to join hands even more we should have a keyboard player. I the rest is history. The explosive band closely with Pappalardi, West began didn’t think he was doing much and felt stomped, bellowed, and blew the jamming with his former producer. that the keyboards detracted from the doors off every concert hall they “Felix then hooked us up with Corky sound I wanted.” Eventually, Knight played at for the next two and a half Laing (drums) and Steve Knight (key- was dropped from the group. The years. Although this was Mountain’s boards) and the result was Mountain.” result was rock’s prototype hard rock most productive period, it was not As for what was behind the name, trio, which blazed the trail forged by always smooth sailing. Like two doc- West said that it was a reflection of the the disbanded CREAM. tors in charge of a patient, West and band’s hard-hitting sound and his Pappalardi argued constantly over the rather imposing physical stature. “I didn’t care about being accused of band’s artistic direction. Nevertheless, copying Cream…I loved Cream,” Mountain released four bombastic The group sounded pretty good…but quipped West. albums before disbanding in late 1971. something still wasn’t right. During this initial period, the group pro- Mountain debuted at the Filmore West duced its signature hit, “Mississippi 18 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 BUZZBUZZ ADVICEADVICE The Buzzed & Ask Darcy Perspective Dear Darcy, I can’t believe I’m actually writing you! But, I’m desperate for help. My thir- teen-year-old son is stealing alcohol from the house, and I think he might be smoking marijuana too. His friends are less than desirable, and he’s starting to become very angry and defensive. I’m not sure how to help him. What do I do?

Sincerely, Help me, help him

Dear Help Me, By Michelle Kaplan [email protected] You do need some help, and chances are this is not a problem you will be able to solve on your own. In chil- orget the atrocities that a little conflict known as Viet Nam? dren, anger is often a sign of depression. The chal- are going on all around us, lenge here is to find out if the drinking, drugs and anger things we just don’t see: Mel Gibson and his anti-Semitic are symptoms of depression or isolated issues of their Darfur; the war in Iraq; remarks to a police officer in own. There is a good chance your son is depressed and the immense gap California… So Mel gets drunk and and that is why you are seeing these behaviors. between the rich and poor says some really stupid things. Does in this country. Let’s put a he really feel that way, was he just The first step you need to take is to remove all alcohol microscope on what we do see and drunk? Who cares, he is Mel Gibson, and/or drugs from your home so these escape methods damn – are we ever offended. actor. Are we so offended? Or do for him are not easily accessible. In addition, you really many of us utter these same things? need to take a good long look at yourself and see what behaviors you are modeling for your son. Unfortunately, as parents we are often the culprits in It seems we can’t get by a day without Bottom line is, no one cares. Your teaching our children unhealthy coping skills. someone apologizing for something statements won’t be put on CNN. they said. Thank God. Next, I would sit down and have a heart to heart with him. Not one of those conversations where you’re blaming or getting angry, rather one of humility, Imus is by no means my favorite per- Isaiah Washington, from Grey’s care and concern. You could say something like this, “Son, I’ve noticed some son; I much prefer Howard Stern. Anatomy, called a co-cast member a changes in your behaviors lately and I was wondering if anything has been Anyway, when he uttered a comment “faggot.” If T.R. Knight weren’t gay, bothering you”? Or “Is there anything in your life you would like see change?” that was considered offensive, off- would people be calling for him to be Let this be a starting point to open the dialogue on what he may need and is color, or, in my opinion, just plain stu- fired from the show? having a difficult time saying. pid, it opened the floodgates and started a First Amendment cleansing But it’s ok, put the spin doctors on it, In addition to the above recommendations, I suggest you both make an in this country. Imus is a dope. Even issue five public apologies, sentence appointment with a counselor. Your son needs to see somebody to get to the Imus knows that. His listeners even them to sensitivity training, and a few bottom of his issues. He may need treatment for depression, or maybe he expect that. days meetings with the group they simply needs to learn healthier coping skills. And you, my friend, need to see offended. If all else fails, slap them someone simply because you are raising a teenager! I think most parents The fallout was other so-called shock into rehab.It’s for everything could use a good dose of supportive counseling while raising teenagers. jocks getting fired. CBS canned The from writing dirty emails to political Dog House with JV and Elvis for pages to publicly shaving your head. REMEMBER THESE FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN AND ALCOHOL TO MOTIVATE YOU TO TAKE ordering “slimp flied lice,” from a ACTION FOR YOUR CHILD. Chinese restaurant. Or send them to that last bastion of freedom we have, the one we pay for, 1. Kids who begin drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to The kiss heard “round the world.” cable TV and satellite radio. Since you develop alcoholism than those who begin drinking at 21 years of age. Richard Gere kisses an Indian woman pay to have access, it’s all fair game. 2. New research proves our brain does not finish developing until around the and offends an entire third world It’s even considered “edgy” or “artsy.” age of 25. Underage drinkers essentially are changing the chemical make up country. He’s sorry…whatever. I find it funny that it’s just as easy to of their brains. change the channel or hit the off but- 3. The three leading causes of death for 15-24 year olds are automobile acci- When John Kerry tried to make a ton on cable or satellite radio as it is dents, homicides and suicides; alcohol is the common factor in all three! political barb obviously directed at the on regular TV and analog radio. But 4. Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among youth. 5. Each year a child or adult gets through without starting to drink reduces the president, other politicians ranked on hey, that’s just me. him for offending the entire military. probability of alcohol dependence by 14%. This is what he said: I wish when someone said something At some point, you may want to share these facts with your son. I offer you that challenged the politically correct love and patience and encouragement as you take this on. The time you "Do you know where you end up if you line of thought they would step back invest in your son right now will make an impact on us all. Don’t give up! He’s don't study, if you aren't smart, if and say, “No, I really meant that.” Yes, worth it! you're intellectually lazy? You end up grow a set of gonads and just go with getting us stuck in a war in Iraq." it. Shine On, Darcy Von Ohlen, LCSW Did anyone recall that Kerry fought in Did I say that? Why yes I did! Have a question for Darcy? e-mail [email protected] 19 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 POSITIVEPOSITIVE PPARENTINGARENTING

7. Alcohol-related car accidents are a major 7. Have unsupportive parents who do not cause of death among young people. keep track of their behaviors, with poor Alcohol use also is linked with teen deaths family communication, and inconsistent by drowning, suicide, and homicide. discipline. 8. Teens who use alcohol are more likely to be sexually active at earlier ages. ACTION CHECKLIST FOR 9. Teens who drink are more likely than PARENTS others to be victims of violent crime. 10. Teens who drink are more likely to have 1. Establish a loving, trusting relationship problems with school work and school con- with your child. Make it easy for your teen duct. to talk honestly with you. By Jill DiLiberto, M.A. Many people are not good at judging how 11. Those who start drinking before the age 2. Talk with your child about alcohol facts, seriously alcohol has affected them. This of 15 are four times more likely to develop reasons not to drink, and ways to avoid lcohol has become the drug means many individuals who drive after alcoholism than those who wait until the drinking in difficult situations. of choice for young people. drinking think that they can control a car age of 21. 3. Keep on top of your teen’s activities, and Although most children when they cannot. The longer teens delay 12. A teenager can become an alcoholic join forces with other parents in making under age 14 have not start- alcohol use, the less likely they are to within 6-18 months of taking their first common rules about teen alcohol use. ed drinking, early adoles- develop problems associated with it. drink. 4. Develop family rules about teen drinking cence is a time of high risk Although the media and peers play a signif- 13. Teens with high self-esteem are less and set up consequences. Monitor alcohol for alcohol experimenta- icant role in this, parental influence is likely to abuse alcohol. use in your home. No drinking until the age tion. Some parents may feel relieved that important to keep teenagers away from of 21! their teen is “only” drinking, but it is alcohol. IS YOUR CHILD AT RISK FOR A 5. Set a good example regarding your own important to remember that alcohol is a DRINKING PROBLEM? alcohol use and your response to teen powerful, mood-altering drug. It affects the STARTLING STATISTICS drinking. body and mind in random ways and teens (Center for Disease Control – 2007) Children at highest risk for alcohol-related 6. Encourage your child to develop healthy lack the insight and coping skills to use problems are those who: friendships and fun alternatives to drinking. alcohol responsibly. It affects coordination, 1. 17% of eighth graders reported drinking 7. Know whether your child is at high risk reduces reaction time, and impacts vision, alcohol within the past month. 1. Start using alcohol or other drugs before for a drinking problem; if so, take steps to thinking, and judgment. Beer and wine are 2. 34% of eighth graders reported drinking the age of 15. lessen that risk. not “safer” than hard liquor. A 12-ounce in the past year. 2. Have a parent who has a problem with can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and 3. 64% of eighth graders say that alcohol is alcohol. While parent-child conversations about not 1.5 ounces of hard liquor all have the same easy to get. 3. Have close friends who use alcohol drinking are necessary, talking isn’t enough amount of alcohol and effects upon the 4. More girls than boys ages 12 to17 report- and/or other drugs. – you should also take action to help your body and mind. It takes an average of two ed drinking alcohol. 4. Have been aggressive, or antisocial from child resist alcohol. Research shows that to three hours for one drink to leave a per- 5. 45% of the teenagers surveyed reported an early age. active, supportive involvement by parents son’s system. Contrary to popular belief, drinking alcohol in the past month. 5. Have been the victim of abuse and/or can help teens avoid underage drinking and nothing can speed up this process, includ- 6. 64% of the students who drank said they other traumas. prevent later alcohol misuse. ing drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, were binge drinking (having five or more 6. Have current behavioral issues and/or or “walking it off.” alcoholic drinks in a row). poor grades. Happy Parenting! HEALHEALTHTH TIPSTIPS

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s hurricane season starts, you may wonder what do psy- VIRAL HEPATITIS chologists do at a disaster site? Whenever there is a dis- aster of any magnitude, psychologists often are mobi- By Gloria Mikula, M.D. lized to help. To an outside observer, it would be difficult Buzz Columnist of the Year 2006 Dr. Gloria Mikula, M.D., R.Ph. to tell the psychologist apart from the other volunteers who are also offering water or blankets. But while psychologists are bout two months after returning from a European vacation, a young man began performing these services, they also are offering crucial emotional having generalized muscle aches, he became tired easily, had flu-like symp- support after a disaster. Because psychologists are uniquely trained toms and a fever. He lost his appetite and smoking made him nauseated. The in helping people cope with stress and strong emotions, they are young man stated that he experimented with intravenous drugs while in able to help disaster survivors and first responders understand how common what they’re feeling is, whether it’s anger, sadness or other Amsterdam. He was then tested for AIDS and Hepatitis. strong emotions. Although psychologists do not offer therapy at dis- aster sites, they can help people build upon their own internal Both of these illnesses can be passed from an infected person to a non-infected person if they strength to begin the process of recovering from the disaster. share needles or syringes. Most commonly this occurs in illicit drug use. However, it can Psychologists help those in disasters build their skills of resilience to also occur with acupuncture and tattoo or body-piercing needles. The use of intranasal move from feeling like hopeless disaster victims to disaster survivors cocaine can also spread both viruses. Sexual transmission can also occur in heterosexual and with a realistic outlook about their prospects. This process can homosexual relationships. During pregnancy, the child can become infected. The child is include taking small steps toward concrete goals and connecting more likely to become infected if the mother’s viral load is high. (The viral load is the num- with others as they learn to cope with both the logistical and - ber of viruses in a milliliter of blood.) Fortunately, blood screening techniques implemented tional challenges of the disaster. According to the American in the 1990's have made blood transfusions safe. Psychological Association, as psychologists offer this support, they may: The young traveler was eventually diagnosed with Hepatitis C. This type of Hepatitis is more difficult to diagnose and cure than Hepatitis A or Hepatitis B. Typically, a person with a) Listen to people’s concerns on a variety of issues including their Hepatitis C will not have the initial symptoms of intense abdominal pain, nausea and vom- homes, missing family members, and pet; b) Help people to manage iting that are seen in Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Also, in Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, the their temporary living conditions and to acclimate to shelters located person’s eyes and skin turn yellow. These eye and skin color changes occur in only 20-30% possibly far from their home state and in different environments; c) of patients with Hepatitis C. A person who is infected with Hepatitis A is usually acutely ill Provide information about available resources for current needs for two to three weeks. The illness then subsides with complete recovery after nine weeks. (clothing, medical care, etc) and help to facilitate those connections; Hepatitis B is more serious. The symptoms are more severe and last longer. Hepatitis B d) Advocate for the needs of particular individuals or families as they recovery occurs in sixteen weeks usually. However about 10% of Hepatitis B patients devel- navigate the systems that have been established to provide aid; e) op a chronic infection, whereas 60-85% of patients with Hepatitis C develop a chronic infec- Help individuals to develop resilience skills by making connections with family and friends who’ve also survived or not been part of the tion. hurricane; accepting that change is going to be an ongoing experi- Curing the Hepatitis C infection naturally with the body’s immune system and is more like- ence; maintaining a hopeful outlook; and helping people to develop ly to occur if the person was infected once with a small viral load. Persons who are repeat- their own personal recovery plans; f) Listen to parents’ concerns edly exposed to the virus are less likely to be cured. Proper nutrition with plenty of fruits and about how their children will recover from the disaster and manage vegetables is important. Strict abstinence from alcohol is necessary. Alcohol is toxic to the the challenges ahead (e.g. new schools, etc.); g) Help problem solve liver and alcohol alone can cause scar-like fibrotic change of the liver known as cirrhosis. A conflicts among shelter residents, family members, volunteers and person who develops cirrhosis will decompensate over time. Alcohol use in a person with staff; h) Help people to manage other life disasters that might be Hepatitis C accelerates the viral growth and destruction of the liver. Usually, the course of happening simultaneously to the hurricane’s aftermath (e.g. death or Hepatitis C is prolonged. Cirrhosis occurs about twenty years after infection. However, alco- illness of a relative not related to the hurricane); i) Educate people hol use will shorten the course and cause cirrhosis to develop earlier and increase the likely that it is normal for disaster survivors to have an array of common hood of developing hepatocellular carcinoma. reactions. (Some of these include: fears, memories, nightmares, irri- table and/or withdrawn emotions, and confusion.); j) Assure people Treatment is available for Hepatitis C, usually with Interferon alone or in combination with that it is possible to recover from disaster and to build fulfilling and Ribavirin. A new form of Interferon which lasts longer and requires fewer injections (known satisfying lives; k) In working with children, notice and support posi- as Pegylated Interferon) is also available. The side effects of Interferon include flu-like tive coping strategies; help children to reestablish connections with symptoms, fatigue, arthralgia, anemia and depression. The decision to treat or not to treat is others; help children to find ways to help others; help families based upon the Genotype of Hepatitis C virus and the results of the liver biopsy. reestablish familiar routines and structures; remind children and fam- ilies of the importance of taking breaks from recovery efforts and There are six different genotypes of Hepatitis C. Some of the Genotypes respond better to other healthy self-care; use disaster-related coloring books; and l) treatment than other genotypes. Persons with Genotypes Two or Three have an 80-90% Provide information about how and where to seek longer-term assis- response rate. Genotypes One and Four have a 60% response rate. tance. If you have any questions or comments, please email Dr. Kutner at [email protected] or call (772) 283-3223.

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TIP OF THE MONTH: AT THE MOVIES BY ROGER EBERT AT THE MOVIES Pirates of the Movie Reviews Caribbean 3 done by the only motion picture critic to ever win the Pulitzer Prize. (Action/adventure, PG-13, 170 min- utes). If Erroll Flynn, Tyrone Power and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. could see the ridiculously entertaining Roger action sequences in this third "Pirates" movie, they'd drop their Ebert swords in amazement. Director & Colleagues Gore Verbinski and the stunt and special effects crews have created one of the most impressive blends of live-action work and CGI wizardry ever put on film. Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley have poured so much talent and energy into their roles, I have to acknowledge that even though I Roger Ebert haven't been the biggest fan of the "Pirates" franchise, these characters have earned their iconic sta- tus. Rating: Three stars. (Richard Roeper) ShowBusiness Knocked Up

"Knocked Up" (Comedy, R, 129 minutes). If "Old School" and "She's Having a Baby" lined up 50 yards apart, sprinted at each other at full speed and collided “The Road to Broadway" in violently comedic-sexual fashion, spawning one film, the result would be (Documentary, PG, 103 minutes). Featuring: Boy George, Alan Cumming, Rosie "Knocked Up." Half goofball guy-movie and half sentimental chick-flick, it O'Donnell, Idina Menzel, Euan Morton and Raul Esparza. Rating: Two and a works on both levels, even if it does overstay its welcome. Rating: Three stars. half stars. (Miriam DiNunzio) (Richard Roeper) Ocean’s Thirteen Surf’s Up (Animated comedy, PG, 81 minutes). Hollywood's infatuation with pen- guins continues as a documentary film crew follows Cody Maverick, a rockhopper from Shiverpool, Antarctica, on his quest to become a champion surfer. The Sony Animation team spared no detail in making it appear like a real doc, and directors Ash Brannon and Chris Buck took a chance by recording the voice talent together rather than indi- vidually. It pays off with better char- (Crime comedy, PG-13, 122 minutes). George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, acter reaction and comic timing than Don Cheadle and the usual sidekicks produce a baker's dozen sequel that some other animated films. Excellent belongs in the day-old store. When Al Pacino cheats their pal Elliott Gould out of voice work by Shia LaBeouf as his casino, they team up to sabotage opening night with a lickety-split plot that Cody, Jeff Bridges as Big Z, Jon includes such implausibilities as creating a fake earthquake with a 600-ton Heder as Chicken Joe and James Eurotunnel boring machine, Good looking, however, and maybe fun if you don't Woods as a Don King-like surfing expect a real caper movie. Rating: Two and a half stars. promoter.(Teresa Budasi) AATT THETHE MOVIESMOVIES Coming to theaters Coming to DVD

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LA VIE EN ROSE (PG-13) Blood and Chocolate 2007 PG-13 Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Breach 2007 PG-13 Vernon 2006 R HOSTEL: PART II (R) The Bridge 2006 NR Black Snake Moan 2007 R OCEAN'S 13 (PG-13) Daddy's Little Girls 2007 PG-13 Dead Silence 2007 R Ghost Rider 2006 PG-13 Four Last Songs 2006 NR SURF'S UP! (PG) Glastonbury 2006 NR Haunted Forest 2007 R Hellboy Animated: Blood & Iron 2007 NR Peaceful Warrior 2006 PG-13 Movies Opening June 15 Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise 2006 NR Pride 2007 PG Jesse Stone: Night Passage 2006 NR Shooter 2007 R EAGLE VS SHARK (R) Pretty Cool Too 2006 R Primeval 2007 R JULY 3 MACBETH (NR) FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER JUNE 19 4 Life 2007 NR Disappearances 2006 PG-13 (PG) The Abandoned 2006 R Driving Lessons 2006 PG-13 I COULD NEVER BE YOUR WOMAN (PG-13) Bridge to Terabithia 2007 PG FIDO (R) Gray Matters 2007 PG-13 JULY 10 Reno 911!: Miami 2007 R DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE (PG-13) The Tomb 2007 R The Astronaut Farmer 2007 PG NANCY DREW: MURDER IN THE HOLLYWOOD Brutal 2007 NR The Last Mimzy 2007 PG HILLS (PG)

Movies Opening June 22

BLACK SHEEP (NR) BROKEN ENGLISH (PG-13) EVAN ALMIGHTY (PG) AMIGHTY HEART (R) 1408 (PG-13)

Movies Opening June 27

LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD (NR)

Movies Opening June 29

RATATOUILLE (G) SICKO (PG-13) EVENING (PG-13) VITUS (PG) Movies Opening July 3

TRANSFORMERS (NR) LICENSE TO WED (PG-13)

Movies Opening July 11

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (PG-13)

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By Glen Swift Jr. Buzz Writer merica, I love you. I really can't stress that enough. It just seems that every so often, when I dare to open my youthful mouth and voice my con- cerns, I get called some dirty names. But don't be fooled, the aggressive smart alick (and if I don't say so myself) ingenious intelli- gence, which I showcase for the Buzz once a month, is really all a front. I am actually a highly-sensitive, tree-hug- ging "pinko" living in a rain forest in a dungeon in Guantanamo Bay who's forced to listen to conservative talk- radio for 18 hours a day.

Whatever makes you feel better…

Now, my complaint for the month: obe- sity. In all honesty, I never really gave a damn about the topic. I mean, I’m five feet nine inches and barely topping a buck fifty. No football for me. And quite contrary to what you would expect from the average Buzz writer, I’m not exact- ly swimming in money. So sure… I know about fast food. I am very famil- iar with the number three king-sized triple whopper with cheese at Burger King, and the number six steak supreme at Taco Bell. Of course, I would like to think if I ever noticed a lit- tle extra flab, I would cut the routine and play some basketball or some- thing. It’s just crazy to know how many of my American brethren (and sistas!) could continue to remain indifferent long after the results of such a lifestyle have hit the surface.

According to those far left commies of the heaviest states were firmly nes- (Whether or not an Indian truly invent- Plate sells models for home and gym also known as the Center for Disease tled below the glorious Mason-Dixon, ed this is beyond me, but somewhere at prices ranging from $3,000 to Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity going in order from Mississippi, down the line I bet at least one was $10,500. Even NASA is experimenting rates have truly skyrocketed – is this Alabama, West Virginia, Louisiana, instrumental.) with vibration to slow muscle atrophy even news anymore? Data from two and last but never least, Davey and bone loss for astronauts in space. NHANES surveys show that among Crockett’s Tennessee. “I feel kind of tingly and a little like I got (And who aren’t in jail.) adults aged 20–74 years, the preva- off a ship, kind of shaky but in a good lence of obesity increased from 15.0% It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell way," said Amy Allen, a 40-year-old So there you have it, I’m firmly con- (in the 1976–1980 survey) to 32.9% (in you why this is either; people are able working mom in Chicago, after a 25- vinced after a few tweaks and other the 2003–2004 survey). For children to consume as much food as they minute workout on the equipment. "I'm modifications on such instruments as aged 2-5 years, the prevalence of please while exercising like a hibernat- hoping this is the solution to help me the power plate, a lot of illnesses will in being overweight increased from 5.0% ing grizzly. What would you expect get that extra weight off." fact be cured. Until then, enjoy your to 13.9%; for those aged 6-11 years, from a culture of indulgence and con- double cheeseburger and pray all this prevalence increased from 6.5% to venience? "You don't really feel like you're work- Star Wars hoopla happens in your life- 18.8%; and for those aged 12-19 ing that hard, but then you get that time. years, prevalence increased from 5.0% Unless there is some sort of “Great sweat going and once the vibration to 17.4%. Awakening” in our society, I would bet stops, you can really feel it in your legs my money for the trend to continue to or upper body," added Michaela Cool stuff eh? worsen. That is, of course, if some Zakheim, 45, who uses the machine at The opinions expressed in this or any Indian-born engineer can’t figure out a a fitness center in her Lincoln Park other story is not necessarily the opin- And who do you ask is the fattest state technology that will save our fat butts. neighborhood. ion of The Local Buzz Magazine, J.C. of them all? Nothing made me want to Publications, their advertisers or spon- proudly strip down to my Confederate Meet the Power Plate, a state-of-the- Although scientists are unsure of the sors. flag boxers more when I noticed all five art fitness machine, which uses vibra- long term effects due to such “thin” tions to burn fat and tone muscle. research (pardon the pun), the Power Its just a story...so relax! 27 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 by Jacqueline ASTROLASTROLOGYOGY JUNEJUNE 20072007 HOROSCOPESHOROSCOPES

Aries March 21 – April 19 The Gemini sun brings a lot of activity especially in communication. With the New Jupiter is still tinning Mars in your sign. This means others will notice Moon on the 14th in Gemini all will want to express their opinions, especially when you and that opportunities to your benefit are still arising. Be cautious with communications after the new moon; what you want and what is in comes to their emotions since Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is in Cancer. Mercury being offered may conflict. Learn to ask more questions before jumping will be going retrograde on the 15th, which will allow us to clean up any misunder- into it. standings that occurred as a result of last months blue Moon. The full Moon on the Taurus April 20 – May 20 30th in Capricorn will bring new foundation to our environment and allow us to This month time seems to linger bringing a change in your day-to-day habits. Don’t get frustrated; just leave yourself a little extra time for detach from those old emotions. those important appointments and all will work out well. It’s giving you the time to look at the subtleties in your environment and open your For those who want to know: eyes to new opportunities. Mercury’s element is air and is the planet that rules the flow of our communication. Gemini May 21 – June 21 The sign ruled by Mercury is Gemini and is the reason why Gemini’s are always in Happy Solar Return! You’ll find yourself wrapped up in everyone else’s stuff but your own this month. Yes, they’re giving you the praise and movement or communication-mode. Its movement is quick. It takes about 1 year to recognition you want, but they’re not allowing you to do what makes go through all 12 signs; however, it goes retrograde (stops for a short period of time) you happy. The Mercury retrograde on the 15th allows others to hear approximately 3 times each year. This stop-and-go action points out the duality with- what you want. Use it to your advantage and take some time to enjoy life. in and allows all of us to stop and reassess what we think and how we feel.

Cancer June 22 – July 22 The mixed signals from last month will get easier to read after the new Monthly horoscopes by Jacqueline. For more information call: 772.286.2720 moon on the 14th . Stay on the path you know is right, because with Jupiter in conjunct Mercury in your sign, all communications will turn out to your benefit eventually. You just have to sit and wait until others catch up to your way of thinking.

Leo July 23 – August 22 Your creative and romantic juices are flowing so don’t be surprised if everyone notices. Take charge of what you want. Saturn is still teach- ing you lessons in patience so it will take some time, but you’ll suc- ceed! Use the down time to stop and smell the roses.

Virgo August 23 – September 22 You’ll find things will appear more complicated for the first half of the month. Go with the flow. Don’t worry as all will become clear once the full moon appears and Mercury goes retrograde. Only then will your normal strategies work.

Libra September 23 – October 22 You have no place to hide from responsibility this month. Face them head on and one at a time. You’ll be able to handle the pressures you carry after the new moon on the 14th. Don’t forget to take some time to find a good distraction from the demands put upon you by both your- self and others.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Last month you saw the path to achieve what you wanted. Now is the time to enlist others to help you along the way; you’ll find you have more support than you thought. This Mercury retrograde will throw obstacles in your way. Just remember that they’re small and are there to make sure you don’t miss the details.

Sagittarius November 22 –December 21 This month, you’re on a roll! If only others would get out of your way, you’d get further! Or at least that’s your perspective. Know that a little compassion for the differences in others will enrich your life as well as the life of others around you. You know where you’re going; don’t be in such a rush to get there.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Last month allowed you to know where all the problems lie. It’s now time to face the facts and change direction. Such measures will empower you to take action both verbally and non verbally. Take the time to think before you speak or you’ll make life harder than it needs to be.

Aquarius January 20 –February 18 This month brings a change of heart about a work situation. There’s always another way in which to approach those circumstances. It’ll take more effort than it usually does, but it’ll be well worth the struggle. Remember, if at first you don’t succeed, keep on sucking ‘til you do succeed!

Pisces February 19- March 20 This month the phrase to keep in mind is: “If you don’t take care of yourself first, you can’t take care of others”. Others will need lots of encouragement from you, but limit your time with them. Learn to laugh about the verbal misunderstandings and know all will be right in the end.

28 LocalBuzzMag.com June/July ISSUE 2007 COMMUNITCOMMUNITYY CALENDARCALENDAR

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 THURSDAY, JUNE 21 ON-GOING EVENTS (cont’d)

Riverside Church Welcomes, Ivan Parker Comedy: Brian Regan Open Mic Night Ivan Parker will appear in a free concert on When: Thu, 6/21 - 8:00 pm WHEN: Every Tuesday 7pm til ? Sunday, June 10 at the Riverside Church. Where: Downtown Jensen Beach WHERE: Planet Smoothie Cafe When: Sun, 6/10 - 6pm Sunrise Theater 117 S. Second Street Fort 3940 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach Where: Riverside Church Pierce FL 34950 Info: 692-0195 11205 Roseland Road, Info: (772) 461-4884 2 miles west of US One in Sebastian Tickets: (772) 461-4775 Brady’s Burger Bunch BIKE NITE Info: (772) 589-7825 WHEN: Every Thursday SATURDAY, JULY 7 WHERE: 860 S. Federal Hwy , Stuart INFO: 772-223-7711 SATURDAY, JUNE 16 103.1 Buzz Party at Sound Advice Rock: Asia Bike Night When: Sunday, July 17 performing artist; Steve Howe (Yes), Carl WHEN: Every Thursday, 7:30pm Where: Sound Advice Amphitheater Palmer (Emerson Lake and Palmer), John WHERE: Downtown Fort Pierce 601-7 Sansbury's Way Wetton (King Crimson) and Geoff Downes Information: (772) 466-3880 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 When: Sat, 6/16 - 8:00 pm Info: (561) 795-8883 Where: Downtown Jensen Beach Stuart Green Market Tickets: (561) 966-3309 or www.livenation.com Sunrise Theater 117 S. Second Street Fort WHEN: Every Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm Pierce FL 34950 WHERE: Shaded Memorial Park Info: (772) 461-4884 SATURDAY, JULY 14 Downtown Stuart on East Ocean Blvd Tickets: (772) 461-4775 (just east of the courthouse) Sunset Saturday Night Party Information: (772) 283-1995 The Rainmaker When: Saturday, July 14 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm When: Begins Wed, Sat 8 p.m - Where: Downtown Jensen Beach Merrotica's Coffee Cafe Open Mic Night Ends Sun, 2 p.m. Sunrise Theater 117 S. Second Street Fort When: Wed 8:00 pm till ? Where: Barn Theatre Pierce FL 34950 Where: Merrotica's Coffee Cafe 2400 SE Ocean Blvd Stuart FL 34996 Info: (772) 461-4884 4745 S. E. DeSoto Stuart, FL 34997 Info: (772) 287-4884 Tickets: (772) 461-4775 Info: (772) 223-7077

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