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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:49 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:11 | NO-ONE is better qualified than David Willey when it comes to the T20 Finals Day experience. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Ft20-finals-day-david-willey-is-aiming-to-give-yorkshire-the-edge-1-8079713.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8079712.1471684026!/image/image.jpg | en | null | T20 Finals Day: David Willey is aiming to give Yorkshire the edge | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | NO-ONE is better qualified than David Willey when it comes to the T20 Finals Day experience.
Yorkshire have been there only once, but this will be Willey’s fourth appearance, having made it three times with previous club Northants.
In 2009, Willey was part of the side that lost by seven wickets to Sussex in the semi-final.
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He was just 19 years old and had an unremarkable match; he did not bat as Northants totalled 136-6, and then he bowled two wicketless overs for 16 runs.
In 2013, Willey had the antithesis of an unremarkable match when Northants beat Surrey by 102 runs in the final.
He opened the batting and scored 60 from 27 balls with six fours and four sixes, and then he took 4-9 from 2.3 overs, finishing the match with a hat-trick when he dismissed Zafar Ansari, Jon Lewis and Chris Tremlett.
Willey was on the losing side last year when Lancashire beat Northants in the final by 13 runs.
He took 2-21 from four overs as Lancs scored 166-7, and then he hit 24 from 21 balls as Northants replied with 153-6.
As no other Yorkshire player has been to Finals Day more than once, his experience will be invaluable as Yorkshire seek to win the competition for the first time.
“I guess so,” said Willey, who left Wantage Road for Headingley during the close season.
“My primary role with regards to the move to Yorkshire was to try and help improve the club’s one-day cricket, and, hopefully, we are starting to make improvements.
“There will be expectation on me to perform (at Finals Day), but that’s the case with any one-day game.
“It’s a big day out and a great day out, particularly if you’re part of the team that lifts the trophy.”
Willey, one of four Yorkshire players who appeared in the World T20 final against the West Indies in April, along with Joe Root, Liam Plunkett and Adil Rashid, has made a habit of performing on the big stage.
He did it again when helping Yorkshire book their place at Edgbaston with a 90-run win over Glamorgan in the quarter-final in Cardiff, thumping 79 from 38 balls with seven fours and six sixes.
“I like to perform on the big occasions,” he said.
“Against Glamorgan, I didn’t really have a plan; I just tried to give myself a chance to clear the ropes, and a couple of loose deliveries gave me a platform.
“We’re all looking forward to Finals Day, and fingers-crossed we can win a couple more games and get the trophy.
“We’ve got all our England lads back, which will make it a massive headache for the coaches to pick 11 players.”
The man with the headache is first-team coach Jason Gillespie, who has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal.
But you can bet that one of the first names on his team sheet will be Willey, who has a proven record for lighting up Finals Day.
“Dave’s the type of player who can change a game,” said Gillespie, whose side take on Durham in the second semi-final, with the winner playing Northants or Notts in the final.
“We’ve seen what he’s done for Northants in the past, and he can pick up wickets early and swing the ball, score quick runs and he’s always in the game.
“That’s what I really like about him, and he’s brought a lot to our team.
“We’re delighted to have him because he’s such a positive guy, happy to challenge his team-mates – which is really healthy – and very competitive, too.”
Willey’s all-round ability gives Gillespie flexibility.
He is effectively three players in one – good with the bat, ball and in the field.
“To have someone who’s great in the field, who whacks them like he does, and who opens the bowling gives us so many extra options,” said Gillespie.
“It allows us to play an extra batsman as well.
“The start he gives us with the bat is fantastic, and it’s something we probably haven’t had in T20 for a while.
“It showed with his performance at Cardiff, when people could see why we were so keen to secure his services.”
Gillespie encourages all of his players to speak in the dressing room and Willey will address the team prior to Finals Day.
Yorkshire are keen to tap into his knowledge and know-how in an effort to gain an extra edge.
“Some of our lads haven’t been to Finals Day before, and it will be good to get Dave’s thoughts in the team meeting,” said Gillespie.
“His knowledge of it will be important, and something that we can draw on, and Dave’s the type of player who steps up when needed, and hopefully he can show everyone how good he is again.
“We’ve got a lot of match-winners in our side, and it’s going to be fantastic
“There was a lot of drive and ambition from everyone at the club to get this far in the competition after everyone had written us off – that was a really good motivating tool for us – and we’re just pleased as punch to be in with a shout.”
Ben Duckett hopes Northants can sneak under the radar again, having been part of the Steelbacks side which defied the odds to win the tournament in 2013 and fell at the final hurdle against Lancashire 12 months ago.
Northants face Notts Outlaws in the first semi-final today and are the only side involved in Finals Day who have previously won the competition.
Left-hander Duckett says confidence will be high despite their lack of high-profile players.
“We haven’t got any international stars. Finals Day will be interesting to see who is talked about – Yorkshire,” said the 21-year-old Duckett.
“We just keep going under the radar but smost of our guys love the pressure. We just go out and enjoy ourselves.” | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/t20-finals-day-david-willey-is-aiming-to-give-yorkshire-the-edge-1-8079713 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/cae67e1d14d29c730b306cb3f2c6aca5c3e8b1cf29ac6e8fcaa4740f3d94b3ae.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:04:47 | null | 2016-08-21T10:51:15 | Scarborough 2nds worked hard for a four-wicket win against Pickering 2nds to keep their slim York League Ebor Division Two promotion hopes alive. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fyork-league-scarborough-beat-pikes-to-boost-promotion-hopes-1-8080554.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8080553.1471773181!/image/image.jpg | en | null | YORK LEAGUE: Scarborough beat Pikes to boost promotion hopes | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Scarborough 2nds worked hard for a four-wicket win against Pickering 2nds to keep their slim York League Ebor Division Two promotion hopes alive.
The Pikes were dismissed for 125, stalwart Les Welburn top-scoring with a defiant 41, and Shaun Smith adding 31.
Matt Watson took 5-27 and Elliott Cooper 3-14 as the spinners cast their spell over the visitors.
Kieron Boyes took 3-13 to give the North Marine Road club a few worries but David Snowball's 49 paved the way for the home win and an unbeaten 47 from Neil Elvidge wrapped up the success for Scarborough, who now need to win their last three games of the season and hope the sides above, Carlton Towers and York 3rds, slip up.
William Spencer hit an unbeaten 64, and Danny Foxton 33 as Malton & Old Malton 2nds (166-5) successfully chased down the 163-9 posted by hosts Acomb 2nds.
Driffield Town 2nds' victory at Bolton Percy meant the hosts’ drop into the Premier Division relegation places with just three rounds of the league matches remaining.
Grant Halder (71) was the visitors’ top scorer and 30 each from Jordan Caley and Nicky Johnson helped their side to a total of 216-8.
Tom Atkinson replied with 69 and Jamie Rigby 46 as the hosts were all out 39 runs short of their target Johnny Anderson finishing with 6-56.
Matthew Wilkinson (7-21) produced the best bowling performance of the day as Hull Zingari dismissed local rivals Goole Town for 72 which included an unbeaten 27 from Neil Foster.
The hosts lost three wickets in reply but 36 from Jack Storey was enough to ensure his side climbed out of the bottom two.
York’s six-match unbeaten run ended in spectacular fashion as they were bowled out for just 98 at Pickering, Michael Brown (6-54) and Dan Ward (3-27) doing most of the damage.
The hosts didn’t have everything their own way however as they were made to work hard taking more than 40 overs to reach their target with eight wickets down Ted Patmore (4-25) and Nick Kay (3-24) almost pulling off what would have been a remarkable victory.
Heworth’s relegation was confirmed as they lost by five wickets at home to Beverley Town.
Ian Lynch (58) and Steve Baxter (65) each scored half-centuries as their side recovered from 99-5 to eventually reach 236-9 with Matthew Mudd (3-48) and Sam Welburn (3-42) sharing six wickets.
The hosts reduced their opponents to 11-2 in reply before a partnership of 186 between Olly Grantham (122no) and Anthony Spence (81) all but sealed their fate.
Whitkirk sealed promotion from Division One despite finishing second best in a drawn match at title rivals Malton & Old Malton.
The hosts had Gary Hall (70) and Daniel Harper (47) to thank as they reached 209-9, Paul Johnson taking 5-32 in only his second appearance of the season for the leaders.
Simon and Matthew Webb made 64 and 62 respectively as the visitors closed on 179-6 in reply.
The result extended second placed Malton's unbeaten run to eight matches and victory next week will likely see them join Whitkirk in the Premier Divison next season.
Harrogate retained an outside chance of promotion with a two wicket win as they hosted Beverley Town 2nds.
Brad Dobson (82) top scored the visitors reached 165-9, Abdi Hasan-Ahmed finishing with 3-47.
Alex Nightingale responded with 4-37 but his efforts could not prevent the hosts reaching their target, George Hampson remaining unbeaten on 35 at the close.
With four sides set to be relegated at the end of the current campaign any of the clubs outside the top three could still find themselves joining Osbaldwick, who fate is already sealed, in the third tier next season.
Folkton & Flixton look the least likely to go down after they beat Patrington by 56 runs.
Stuart Stocks proved to be the difference between the sides making 65 in a total of 166 as Jack Eggrett took 3-18.
Chris Mann responded with 4-21 as the visitors were bowled out for 110 which included 32 from Jacob Duffill.
Pocklington must be favourites for an immediate return to Division Two, having spent the entire season in the bottom four.
They were unable to build on last week’s victory going down by four wickets at home to Hornsea despite scoring over 300. Andy Innes made 102 and Liam Serginson 50 as the hosts reached 303-7 from 48 overs.
In a match dominated by the bat Jonathan Fisher (106) responded with his second century of the campaign and Adam Newington made 40 as the visitors reached their target with seven overs to spare.
Sewerby’s Scott Cooper (101) was their star as his side chased down Bridlington’s total of 170 with five wickets in hand.
Earlier John Major had made 84 but Steve Janney with 5-47 helped restrict the home side.
The result leaves Bridlington third from bottom while enhancing Sewerby’s chances of retaining their Division One status. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/york-league-scarborough-beat-pikes-to-boost-promotion-hopes-1-8080554 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/789c5b0189983038dcc756f3370f24da69ae25f9630ec47b68afacb177732bff.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T10:48:00 | null | 2016-08-27T10:55:30 | Yiorkshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fleeds-festival-the-sherlocks-rock-reading-ahead-of-yorkshire-homecoming-1-8092224.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8092222.1472291816!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Leeds Festival: The Sherlocks rock Reading ahead of Yorkshire homecoming | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Yiorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks proved a big hit at Reading Festival last night and are now heading home to do it all again - today they play Leeds Festival.
They top along list of big name local breaking local bands - including The Wired, Fighting Caravans and Faux Pas - who are being showcased at Leeds.
Local talent is joining the the likes of Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy - who played Leeds last night - Foals and Disclosure, who perform tonight, and Red Hot Chili Peppers who will close Leeds Festival this Bank Holiday weekend.
For more about Leeds Festival and tickets availability visit www.leedsfestival.com
The Sherlocks, singer songwriter Kiaran Crook, 20, brother and drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
But this is the biggest showcase weekend for the Bolton Upon Dearne indie quartet who have over 700 gigs to their name and have also just completed their first UK headline tour, selling out venues around the country, with their latest single Last Night getting lots of Radio 1 airplay.
Last year Kiaran, Brandon, Josh and Andy drew a huge number of fans before Sunday lunchtime at Reading, but a coveted evening slot on this year’s popular Festival Republic stage meant the crowds in the south were even bigger.
On a scorching summer evening the temperature in Berkshire was almost as high as the anticipation for the band of brothers’ 30 minute seven song set.
At exactly 5.45pm the lads, playing it cool as always, bounded on stage to kick off with single Last Night followed by favourites Escapade and Heart of Gold.
They continued with epic new song Candle Light, Live for the Moment and finished with Chasing Shadows as two giant beach balls flew back and forth across the arena.
Will You Be There?, which had one of its first plays at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, was another soaring highlight.
The huge Reading turn out for Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks
Almost all the sides to the huge festival tent were drawn back meaning the Sherlocks’ sound carried beyond the tent poles. More and more joined the audience as the gig went on and by the end of the set the place was rammed.
“That was astonishing” frontman Kiaran told us as he came off stage.
“Last year was truly memorable, but this year Reading has taken it to another level. We’re seeing crowd reactions we'd only ever seen in the north before.
“We love it down here and now we're buzzing even more for Leeds.”
* The Sherlocks play The Festival Republic stage at Leeds Festival 5:45pm, Saturday August 27 and tour nationwide in September. More at thesherlocksmusic.co.uk. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/leeds-festival-the-sherlocks-rock-reading-ahead-of-yorkshire-homecoming-1-8092224 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/6a361e8682dd3f32e183100c0b129a5b8131105b0b9e8f09f2ed889a1f7eb086.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:24 | null | 2016-08-23T09:45:18 | In our ungulates section of the zoo, it was time for celebration as one of our common hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibious), Ernie, turned 13 on Saturday 6 August! Ernie was born here at the zoo as his mother Betty came to Flamingo Land pregnant over a decade ago. He currently lives with his Auntie Godzilla who is 18 years old. This is still relatively young for hippos as they can live up to around 30-50 years. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcolumn-flamingo-land-animal-focus-1-8065457.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8065456.1470991563!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Column - Flamingo Land animal focus | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | In our ungulates section of the zoo, it was time for celebration as one of our common hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibious), Ernie, turned 13 on Saturday 6 August! Ernie was born here at the zoo as his mother Betty came to Flamingo Land pregnant over a decade ago. He currently lives with his Auntie Godzilla who is 18 years old. This is still relatively young for hippos as they can live up to around 30-50 years.
With only four zoos in the country housing common hippopotamus they are a fairly rare species to see in captivity. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and spend the majority of their time submerged in the water. This allows them to keep cool and they are also capable of sleeping underwater too. They have a natural reflex which allows them to kick up off the bottom of the floor, rise to the surface and take a breath all whilst dreaming away.
They tend to hold their breath for 5-6 minutes with their nostrils, ears and eyes all on the top of their heads so can leave the majority of their huge bodies unseen in lakes and rivers. However, despite the fact that hippos are completely at home in the water, they are not very good at swimming.
Instead they have to use their feet on the bottom of the river or lake to push their bodies along. To also protect them from the hot African sun, there is a red pigment in hippos sweat, so the myth of sweating blood is untrue, it’s simply a natural sun block. Hippos are herd animals that can live in large groups, however hippos are very territorial and can be extremely aggressive.
Males will battle for territory by first sizing each other up and displaying their huge mouths and canines.
When the sun goes down, herds of hippos will emerge from the water and graze on the grasslands, eating around 65kg of food a night.
We try and replicate that here by bringing our hippos inside their house in the evening to get their share of hay, pellets and vegetables.
They have midday snacks of apples and cabbage but as it was Ernie’s special day we made him his very own birthday cake. He was thrilled with his treat but still managed to share some of it with his auntie.
There was no icing or sponge though – hippo cake is a mixture of alfalfa, carrots and cabbage! | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/column-flamingo-land-animal-focus-1-8065457 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/eb5f6bdc21b3ae037ce87ad8d71deb630f0b6a216c26bc63717812650ee5a5bd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:47 | null | 2016-08-19T12:02:39 | The Yard in Malton, usually famous for its ‘Acoustic Festival’, is supporting a different kind of music this forthcoming August Bank Holiday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fdjs-in-mix-at-the-yard-to-raise-dog-rescue-cash-1-8078363.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8078362.1471604549!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DJs in mix at The Yard to raise dog rescue cash | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | The Yard in Malton, usually famous for its ‘Acoustic Festival’, is supporting a different kind of music this forthcoming August Bank Holiday.
DJs – The Sessions Weekender, will take place over the whole weekend and will support local charity Ryedale Dog Rescue.
Ryedale Dog Rescue was set up to rehome abandoned and unwanted animals in and around the Ryedale area.
The weekend starts with some local, up and coming DJs. It then continues with some more well-known DJs such as Layout, who has played at Cafe Mambo in Ibiza and Crafty Maverick.
Sam Cawood, aka Crafty Maverick, who helped organise the event said: “It’s been a great pleasure to organise such a fantastic bunch of DJs to play for such a great cause.
“The charity was voted to be the recipient of any funds raised over the weekend by The Yard Malton’s Facebook fans, by quite a large majority.”
Full list of DJs for August Bank Holiday Weekend is: Friday 26 - Ricky P, Thorpy, Ando; Saturday 27 - Thorpy, NYC, Kyle Rees. Sunday 28 - Shift, Layout, Crafty Maverick.
For further information about the event please visit www.theyardmalton.co.uk or contact Amy Milner, general manager, via email malton@workhardplayyard.co.uk or call 01653 696999. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/djs-in-mix-at-the-yard-to-raise-dog-rescue-cash-1-8078363 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/76a5ec918fe850c3bfad2ece8abd2d0a64994f73b67064f565fb187df1563ff7.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:49:52 | null | 2016-08-29T16:00:19 | Our popular weekly feature spotlights pictures taken by camera club members in Ryedale. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fpicture-of-the-week-temple-of-hadrian-ephesus-turkey-1-8082148.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8082147.1471867433!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Picture of the Week: Temple of Hadrian, Ephesus, Turkey | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Our popular weekly feature spotlights pictures taken by camera club members in Ryedale.
Joyce Kingman, of Kirkbymoorside Camera Club, took this picture. She said: “I have wanted to see the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey for many years and was thrilled to visit this spring, when the weather was perfect and the site not crowded. This image is of the restored Temple of Hadrian which was originally built before 138 AD.”
Kirkbymoorside and District Camera Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Moorside Bar and Club (formerly known as The British Legion Club), Shaw Drive, Kirkbymoorside, at 7.30pm.
New members of all standards are very welcome.
Visit www.kirkbymoorside-camera-club.co.uk for more information.
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] | 2016-08-26T12:56:13 | null | 2016-08-05T00:10:00 | Chart-toppers including B | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwin-100-family-tickets-to-leeds-summer-sounds-pop-and-rock-shows-1-8052297.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8052294.1470352438!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WIN: 100 family tickets to Leeds Summer Sounds pop and rock shows | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Chart-toppers including B'witched, S Club stars, 911, The Hoosiers and Toploader will play at Summer Sounds concerts in Leeds on Saturday and you could see them for FREE.
We have 100 family tickets to be won - that's four tickets each - to either the day or night show of your choice in Millennium Square on August 6, 2016.
Check out the official web site for full details and how to buy tickets at www.summersounds.info
Worried About Ray and Goodbye Mr A hitmakers The Hoosiers, plus Dancing In The Moonlight stars Toploader and support Jamie Gilder will perform at the first concert, from 11.30am to 2pm.
B’Witched, famed for their number one hits C'est la Vie, Rollercoaster, To You I Belong, and Blame It On The Weatherman, head up the night slot, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
Sharing the later bill is S Club Party, featuring Jo and Bradley from S Club 7, who topped the charts with songs including Bring It All Back and Don't Stop Movin, along with A Little Bit More stars 911, Damage and Sweet Female Attitude.
B'witched
Both shows, which are standing only and presented by Livewire Events, are in a specially-created outdoor arena complete with licensed bar and catering, in the heart of the city.
WIN FAMILY TICKETS
Tickets are still available at £20 each - details below - but we have 50 family tickets for the day show and the same for the night concert to be won, in a free entry draw by email or Twitter.
But hurry - we are giving away five family tickets for each show every hour throughout the day from Friday, August 5, 10am.
The Hoosiers
Please note, only one entry per person, per show, allowed every hour.
HOW TO ENTER
For your chance to win four tickets for the day time concert, to see The Hoosiers, Toplader and Jamie Gilder, email your full name, age, address, mobile, landline and email details, with #JPCompSSDAY in the subject field to info@summersounds.info
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Toploader
For your chance to win four tickets for the night time concert, to see B’Witched, S Club Party, 911, Damage and Sweet Female Attitude, email your full name, age, address, mobile, landline and email details, with #JPCompSSNIGHT in the subject field to info@summersounds.info.
Or follow @GW1962 and retweet any of this #JPCompSSNIGHT tweets.
Gate for the daytime show open at 10.30am, with performances from 11.30am. Gates for the evening concert open at 6.30pm, first band on 7.30pm.
Please only enter if you can definitely attend.
Winners will be notified throughout the day and entry will be via guest list names on the gate.
Each family of four winning party must include at least one supervising adult. transport not included. Johnston Press usual terms and conditions apply, see www.johnstonpress.co.uk/competition
* Guarantee your tickets - buy now at www.summersounds.info also see whatson.leeds.gov.uk , call 0113 376 0318 or buy in person from City Centre Box Office at The Leeds Town Hall (open 10am -6pm Monday to Saturday).
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] | 2016-08-30T14:48:52 | null | 2016-08-30T15:06:21 | Yorkshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fyorkshire-s-strictly-ex-champs-to-give-free-dance-lessons-at-city-limits-1-8096127.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8096126.1472566063!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire's Strictly ex-champs to give free dance lessons at City Limits | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Yorkshire's Strictly Come Dancing ex-champions Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova will quick step back home this weekend - to give free dance lessons to fans.
It coincides with the start of a new season of the hit BBC One show.
Strictly's most successful couple, now parents to one-year-old Valentina Rose, are returning to their family's City Limits Dancentre studio in Penistone Road, Sheffield.
They will take part in free taster sessions on Saturday, September 3, from noon to 2pm. Full details and more at www.city-limits.co.uk
City Limits is run by Sheffield born Darren's parents, former dance champions, Tony and Judith, and his twin brother Dale.
Darren, aged 39, and his Moscow wife Lilia, 37, are the most successful competitor couple of their generation, winning four British amateur championships, three UK championships and representing Great Britain at the World and European Championships.
They turned professional in 2003, winning the British National Professional Championship two years running and made the final of the World and European Championships.
But they became household names when they joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 and won the show in consecutive years.
At his first attempt Darren, dancing with Jill Halfpenny from Eastenders, won the show and then went on to win the Champion of Champions dance off.
In 2005, Lilia waltzed off with the title while partnering Barnsley's own former Yorkshire and England cricketing star Darren Gough, after which they also went on to win the International Christmas special.
They went on to host their own West End show, Latin Fever, which they toured nationally and are today still regarded as one of Britain’s finest Latin American dance couples.
More recently they have worked on the Turkish and Lebanese versions of the Strictly TV show, Darren, born in Deepcar and brought up in Todwick, as a judge and Lilia as a consultant choreographer to the professional dancers.
Darren has also consulted on Danse Avec la Stars, the first series of the French version of Dancing with the Stars.
As well as being successful competitors and performers they have built up an International reputation as coaches, choreographers and first class trainers in both dance and corporate arenas.
They have also trained many of the top junior, youth and amateur couples, including the British Junior champions and No. 1 youth couple in the UK.
Darren's twin Dale said: "Strictly is back and we have Darren and Lilia joining us for an open day, with free taster sessions for children and adults to come along and see what being a student at City Limits is like.
"Fans can take part in one of our Ballroom and Latin classes led by Darren and Lilia.
"It runs from 2pm until 4pm, and we have a timetable of taster sessions throughout the day. Plus visitors can chat to our teachers and find out more about our new beginners' classes starting in September.
OPEN DAY TASTER CLASS SESSIONS
12.15-12.45pm: BALLROOM & LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA ALL AGES
12.30-1.00pm: STREETDANCE FOR ALL AGES 4-ADULT
12.30-1pm: BABY BALLET AND TAP
1.00-1.30pm : SALSA AND LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA
1.15-2pm: ZUMBA AND FITSTEPS TASTER
1.15-1.45pm: ADULT TAP
The pole fitness studio will also be open, for demonstrations and free workshops, from 12-2pm.
There will also be three Ballroom and Latin technique workshops for those wishing to develop their skills
2pm: Juvenile (under 12's), 45min, cost £5.
2.45pm: Junior (age 12 to 15), 45min, cost £5.
3.30pm, - Adult (age 16+), 60min, cost £8.
For more information about the open day and new class timetable, call he studio on 0114 234 4866 or visit www.city-limits.co.uk
Also visit Darren and Lilia's official website at www.darrenandlilia.com
* Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed this year's celebrity cast for the show, which returns on BBC One on Saturday, September 3, 6.50pm.
The line-up features EastEnders actor Tameka Empson, Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph, former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, Pop Idol winner Will Young, former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp, actor Danny Mac, newsreader Naga Munchetty, reality TV’s Judge Rinder, US singer Anastacia, model Daisy Lowe, GB long-jumper Greg Rutherford, gymnast Claudia Fragapane, presenters Laura Whitmore and Ore Oduba, DJ and presenter Melvin Odoom.
TV stars Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be on hosting duties with the judging panel of Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and – in his final year – Len Goodman. For more visit www.bbc.co.uk | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/yorkshire-s-strictly-ex-champs-to-give-free-dance-lessons-at-city-limits-1-8096127 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/4fa14a1ed68c248eef6aa2c8ded87b7da8f590acc5301b25130fbb13c7316bd2.json |
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Students at Malton School’s Sixth Form have been celebrating another excellent set of academic results.
The overall pass rate was 98%, with 44% of all grades achieved at A* to B. 48% of students achieved at least 2 A levels at grades A* to B, and 34% achieved 3 A Levels with these higher grades.
The Sixth Form specialises in the traditional, academic A Level subjects but student performance within the small range of vocational BTEC courses on offer was also improved on recent years with the average grade per entry now being a Distinction.
Headteacher, Rob Williams said, “A fantastic performance from these students. I am delighted for them and very proud of them. It has been another day to celebrate the excellent academic achievement of our young people. Nearly all of them have been successful in gaining what they needed to move on to their next career step. This success is the result of the commitment and expertise of the staff team and the incredible effort put in by the students. I wish all of them the very best for the future.”
Students and staff celebrated a sensational set of Sixth Form results at Norton College.
Results in all types of qualification were the best ever recorded at the College which opened in 2008.
Dr Simon Carson, deputy head in charge of sixth form, said: “"It is so pleasing to see our results improve yet again. These are our best results yet, with even better grades at both A level and in applied courses. So many of our students have achieved beyond expectations, and I feel privileged to work with both students and their teachers at Norton College."
Gemma McDonald, Head of Sixth added, "I am really proud of all the hard work and effort that the students have put into achieving these sensational results. It is so exciting to see our students going on to great careers, apprenticeships and university courses in ever greater numbers."
Phil Loftus, Headteacher commented, “Norton is a unique local sixth form because it offers such a wide range of courses all achieving sensational results this year. The student’s success comes from a belief from all staff that the students can be brilliant if they work hard. I could not be more proud of what staff and students have achieved.”
Excellent results were also celebrated at Lady Lumley's, as follows:
M Abbott (3+2AS), J Appleby (3+1AS), A Baker (3+2AS), M Bedford (2+2AS), J Bell (3+1AS), L Boak (3+2AS), K Bowes (3+2AS), G Brooke-Hudson (4+1AS), D Burton (3+2AS), P Butler (3), S Carter (2+2AS), I Coates (1+1AS), R Collier (3), S Cook (3+2AS), J Coundon (3+2AS), R Cousins (3+2AS), H Dale (4+1AS), J Davies (1+1AS), W Davies (3+2AS), C Davis (3+2AS), J Dawson (3+1AS), K Dickinson (3+2AS), L Dixon (2+3AS), S Duffy (3+2AS), J Eddon (3+1AS), T Eves (3+1AS), G Fandaoutsaki (2), O Fearn (3+2AS), F Feather (3+1AS), C Ford (3+2AS), M Gibson (3), H Grant (3+2AS), R Grewer (3+2AS), E Griffin (3+2AS), R Hainsworth (3+2AS), W Harland (3+2AS), D Harper (2AS), J Hutchinson (3+2AS), K Hutchinson (3+2AS), L Hutchinson (3+2AS), M Knowles (3+1AS), D Lack (3+2AS), G Lancaster (3), T Link (3+1AS), A Long (3), J Lord (3+2AS), O Major (2+1AS), R Makinson (3+1AS), R Milner (3+1AS), A Mitchell (3), E Moloney (3+1AS), S O'Brien (3+2AS), G O'Connor (3+3AS), D Peace (3+1AS), V Peirson (3+2AS), T Ratcliffe (1+2AS), J Read (3+2AS), H Richardson (3+1AS), K Richmond (3+1AS), R Riley (3), B Rose (3+2AS), L Rose (2+1AS), A Salt (1+4AS), E Sellars (3+2AS), J Simpson (4), G Skelton (2+2AS), E Symes-Turnbull (4+1AS), C Tarry (3+2AS), W Taylor (2+2AS), L Thwaites (1+2AS), M Tiffany (3), R Todd (3+1AS), I Turnbull (3+3AS), J Ward (3+1AS), L Warwick (3+2AS), S Watkinson (3), N Weldon – Bee (2+1AS), J Whitmore (3+2AS), S Wilbor (3), W Wrench (3+2AS)
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[] | 2016-08-30T12:48:51 | null | 2016-08-30T12:00:00 | Socialist folk singer Roy Bailey heads a line-up of artistes at a concert to raise money for the homeless. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Froy-bailey-tops-fundraiser-for-homeless-1-8081548.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8081547.1471852352!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Roy Bailey tops fundraiser for homeless | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Socialist folk singer Roy Bailey heads a line-up of artistes at a concert to raise money for the homeless.
Roy teams up with singer songwriter Marc Block in a duo, poet Les Barker; Irish band Whiskey in the Jar and Carfield Community Choir.
The concert at Sheffield Cathedral on Saturday, September 3, will raise money for HARC (Homeless & Rootless at Christmas). The charity provides meals and services to hundreds and homeless people every year.
Last year’s event raised more than £2500.
Tickets for the concert cost £12 and are available from the cathdral or visit www.wegottickets.co.uk | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/roy-bailey-tops-fundraiser-for-homeless-1-8081548 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/87aac78d70a7c066f16572b9fff1ac1792143225bd04cec1d15ea98017214e6f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:23 | null | 2016-08-24T13:10:27 | The Helmsley in Business group (HiB) has been shortlisted for the Best Community Group category of North Yorkshire County Council’s annual Community Awards. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Faward-shortlist-joy-for-helmsley-in-business-1-8078188.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8078186.1471601701!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Award shortlist joy for Helmsley in Business | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | The Helmsley in Business group (HiB) has been shortlisted for the Best Community Group category of North Yorkshire County Council’s annual Community Awards.
The category was created in order to honour the excellent work that many local groups do for their communities and the wider Yorkshire region.
Helmsley in Business (HiB) succeeded amongst fierce competition to win a place on the shortlist, which has now been narrowed down to only four groups, from 31 nominees.
HiB was formed in 2012 following an idea from two local businesses, who wanted to get businesspeople in the town working together to support and promote each other, to help ensure the town didn’t go the same way as many struggling high streets.
In the past four years the organisation has gone from strength to strength with the group now boasting a remarkable 60 members.
A new website and busy social media feeds have been established, along with new marketing literature and town signage, to improve communication.
The group regularly puts on popular and diverse events for both visitors and residents, such as a Christmas event to mark the annual Small Business Saturday. At the end of 2015 the group claimed Helmsley the accolade of being Britain’s Best Market Town at the Great British High Street Awards.
Carolyn Frank, chairwoman of Helmsley in Business, said: “We work incredibly hard to maintain our beautiful town whilst also creating opportunities for growth. The committee all have their own businesses to run, but we put a lot of time into the group and finding new ways to help or improve our wonderful town, and we are so proud of what we have achieved so far. Being shortlisted for this award means a great deal to us and we hope it may encourage other businesses in the town to join us.
“It’s incredible to be acknowledged in this way and we all have our fingers crossed for a win!” | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/award-shortlist-joy-for-helmsley-in-business-1-8078188 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/1a47653170e485a98c522d75fe629590cb4c8cd29bfb5c5cb428524e723563de.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:14 | null | 2016-08-20T08:00:00 | Walking down the aisle was the challenge that faced Vicky Williams six years ago – but the vet returned to Castle Howard for a different test. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ffrom-wedding-day-to-charity-triathlon-1-8065807.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8065806.1470998423!/image/image.jpg | en | null | From wedding day, to charity triathlon | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Walking down the aisle was the challenge that faced Vicky Williams six years ago – but the vet returned to Castle Howard for a different test.
Vicky, 35, from Crambe, wed her husband Ben at the stately home back in 2010 and participated in the Castle Howard Triathlon for the NSPCC, taking on the 400m swim, 23km cycle and 4km run in aid of the children’s charity.
Vicky said: “I have always been a supporter of the NSPCC as it is such a valuable organisation, but even more so since having my own children.
“After competing in a few Great North Runs, I wanted to take on a new challenge and chose the NSPCC Triathlon Series as it was very unique and provided such a memorable race experience.”
Money raised for the NSPCC could help to fund NSPCC services across the region including the charity’s Schools Service, which aims to reach every primary school in the UK and ensure that children recognise abuse, understand how to protect themselves, and where to go for help if they need it.
Jo Dale, local community fundraiser for the NSPCC, said: “We would like to congratulate Vicky on successfully completing the Castle Howard triathlon.
“Without the commitment and enthusiasm of people like Vicky, who participate in our fundraising events every year, we would not be able to reach as many children and young people as we do.
“We want to motivate thousands more people to join us. From marathons to skydives, bake sales to gala dinners, by taking part in a fundraising event for the NSPCC, you’ll be helping us to make sure every child has a childhood they deserve.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:15 | null | 2016-08-25T07:14:15 | A local charity is going ‘on the road’ from September. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fmencap-charity-on-the-road-1-8078187.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8078185.1471601697!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mencap charity ‘on the road’ | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | A local charity is going ‘on the road’ from September.
Ryedale and District Mencap is going to be visiting Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside and Pickering several times over the next few months.
Activities organiser Ruth Hardy said: “We have been working within Malton for 40 years. Most of our members live in the Malton or Pickering area.
“There will be more people with learning disabilities who need our services within the whole Ryedale area. These are the people we need to reach.
“We are hoping to trial this over the next 12 to 18 months to see if we can then start a monthly activity session in each town.”
The sessions are:
Tuesday 6 September, 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Helmsley Methodist Church, Ashdale Road, Helmsley.
Tuesday 4 October, 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church, Kirkbymoorside.
Wednesday 3 November, 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Pickering Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering.
Each session will be a craft or baking based and will end with light refreshments. People attending should try to bring a carer or other responsible adult with them to help support them.
Ms Hardy added: “All our usual activities at Cauwood Day Centre will continue as normal. Monday Club resumes on Monday 5 September at 1.30pm with craft based activities and Thursday Wellbeing session will restart on Thursday 8 September at 10.30am with Zumba.”
If anyone has any queries please email Ruth Hardy at jobs4ruth@yahoo.co.uk or contact 01653 694866. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/mencap-charity-on-the-road-1-8078187 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/6670f892295098843cbdd3e8158a8c1d91297301993d3f559945f87f3166f954.json |
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Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated super villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity.
US intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do.
However, once they realise they weren’t picked to succeed, but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?
Hot on the heels of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice comes the third film in the DC Comics movie universe.
An all-star cast including Will Smith as ace assassin Deadshot, Margot Robbie as the deranged Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as the mysterious Enchantress and Jared Leto as the Joker help bring this legendary comic book series to the big screen. Look out for a cameo from Ben Affleck’s Batman.
Cineworld Sheffield will be screening this 15 cert film - only suitable for people aged 15 and older - in IMAX 3D, 4DX, VIP and normal 2D, with special midnight launch screenings. Full details at www.cineworld.co.uk/films/suicide-squad
WIN PRIZES:
We have some amazing prizes to be won including exclusive replicas of the cane used in the film by The Joker.
Our three first prize winners each get one of the canes plus a pair of tickets to see Suicide Squad on the Imax 3D screen at Cineworld Sheffield.
Three runners up each get a film merchandise bag and a pair of tickets to see the film at the cinema in 4DX.
Five other other runner up get a pair of tickets to a general screening at Cineworld Sheffield.
For a chance to win simply FOLLOW Graham Walker on Twitter @GW1962 and retweet any of his tweets featuring the hashtag #JPCompSS16 or email him - one email per person - with your full name, age, address, phone numbers and email details, with #JPCompSS16 in the subject field, at graham.walker@jpress.co.uk
Deadline is Friday, August 5, 2016, 10am.
Tickets will be for screenings at Cineworld Sheffield and from Monday, August 8, 2016, subject to availability, during this original theatre release period only. Film certification rules apply. This is a 15 certificate film. Usual Johnston Press terms and conditions apply see www.johnstonpress.co.uk/competition
* For official film social media news and more check out the hashtag #SuicideSquad on Facebook at facebook.com/suicidesquaduk, Twitter @SuicideSquadWB and Instagram at @suicidesquadmovie
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Drummer vocalist Isaac Holman and band mate Laurie Vincent, on guitar and vocals, play Leeds Festival main stage on Sunday after Reading Festival on Saturday.
And they say northern fans are often more wild than anywhere else in the country.
"I don't know if we can take control of the Leeds crowd but I'll give it a good old go," laughed Isaac, promising fans 'blood, sweat and laughs'.
AUDIO: Listen to Slaves star Isaac Holman's exclusive chat with Graham Walker - CLICK HERE.
"We are a southern band so we did a bit better down south at first. But the northern crowds are even more wild for us now than down south sometimes. I think Leeds is going to go off.
"It's completely what I live for. I love playing live. It's the only time my mind goes quiet and I feel comfortable when I step out on stage. The more people there the merrier."
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Slaves are on the same bill as Red Hot Chili Peppers. Imagine Dragons and Courteeners.
Other superstar bands playing this weekends include Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure, The Vaccines and Chvrches - along with rising local stars, such as South Yorkshire's own Radio 1 hitmakers The Sherlocks. Leeds Festival is set to attract around 80,000 people.
Isaac, who also revealed they still get starstruck, said it will be a highlight of their year which also includes a 15 date UK headline tour in November and the release of next album Take Control on September 30.
Isaac added: "Sometimes you get starstruck. Me and Laurie definitely do fanboy some people we meet. But the more you get into the scene you realise everyone is just a person and it becomes a little bit more normal.
"We've worked our way up through the stages. Being main stage is like another level - Leeds and Reading were the festivals we went to when we were younger and I don't think we ever imagined we would be on the bill let alone on the main stage. It's brilliant."
Slaves, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will be laying waste to venues across the country as they launch into a full UK tour in November. Yorkshire dates include Leeds O2 Academy on Tuesday, November 15 and Sheffield O2 Academy, on Friday, November 25.
See full tour, ticket details and album download links links below.
Slaves earned a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of last year's debut album, Are you Satisfied?
Their next hit album in waiting was part recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio in Santa Monica, California.
Take Control was produced by one of the legends of early hip hop and New York punk, Mike D who, says Laurie, “Became like another member of our band – we can safely call him our friend, which is just surreal!”
The album finds the young pair sharpening up their skills, both in songwriting and in execution and sounding heavier in places.
Several tracks on the album were recorded on vintage equipment used by the Beastie Boys on their classic records, Including STD’s PhD’s, Angelica and Consume Or Be Consumed.
Recorded back home in London, Steer Clear was a collaboration with another hero, Baxter Dury, who lent his distinctive vocals to a duet with Isaac.
Slaves first emerged in 2012, working their way up through the local toilet-venue circuit to become one of the success stories of 2015.
The band’s debut album Are You Satisfied? smashed in to the UK top 10 and earned the band huge critical acclaim. Thanks to their charismatic mash-up of punky urgency and silly humour, they bagged Kerrang!’s Spirit Of Punk award and NME’s Best Video award (for Cheer Up London), while also securing nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, and for Best New Band at Q and NME.
Along the way, they’ve won the hearts of The Streets’ Mike Skinner, stolen the show on last year’s NME tour, had Skepta join them on stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and toured with Jamie T and Wolf Alice – the latter in America in March, after which Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey bunked off to California to play on new track People That You Meet.
Pre-order new the album now to get a free download of Spit It Out, first single from the album, at youareallslaves.com - you can also order at iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.
VIDEO: Check out Spit It Out, the first single off the album - a snapshot of their manic daily lives in Tunbridge Wells and New Cross - CLICK HERE.
Leeds Festival Ticket Information
Weekend tickets are £205 + £8 booking fee = £213 total Day tickets are £59.50 + £7 booking fee Early entry permits - £20 (No booking fee) Campervan permits - £75 (No booking fee) Lockers - £16 (No booking fee)
Slaves 2016 UK Tour dates (All shows 14 +)
Thu 10 Nov 2016 – Bexhill - De La Warr Pavillion - UK
Fri 11 Nov 2016 – Truro - Hall for Cornwall - UK
Sun 13 Nov 2016 – Cardiff - University Great Hall - UK
Mon 14 Nov 2016 – Cambridge - Corn Exchange - UK
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – Leeds – O2 Academy - UK
Thu 17 Nov 2016 – Newcastle – O2 Academy - UK
Fri 18 Nov 2016 - Glasgow – Barrowland - UK
Sat 19 Nov 2016 – Birmingham – O2 Academy - UK
Mon 21 Nov 2016 – Bristol – O2 Academy - UK
Tue 22 Nov 2016 – Leicester - O2 Academy - UK
Wed 23 Nov 2016 – Nottingham - Rock City - UK
Fri 25 Nov 2016 – Sheffield – O2 Academy - UK
Sat 26 Nov 2016 – Manchester - Albert Hall - UK
Tue 29 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
Wed 30 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:39 | null | 2016-08-18T11:06:02 | There will no doubt be many benefits arising out of the departure of the UK from the EU, and many disadvantages too. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fopinion-column-with-howard-croft-1-8064046.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8064045.1470920777!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Opinion column with Howard Croft | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | There will no doubt be many benefits arising out of the departure of the UK from the EU, and many disadvantages too.
This is about one of the advantages of which I am aware.
Many years ago, in the eighties I suppose, I was involved in seeing a book into a new edition, English for Overseas Doctors by Joy Parkinson. It appears no longer to be in print, although second-hand copies are available online at several times the retail price.
It was written to help overseas doctors seeking registration to practise medicine in the UK to pass what was then called the PLAB test, now superseded by an EU requirement.
It is a fascinating book, with lists of terms, local and regional, that might be heard coming from the mouths of patients, many of them “not in polite use”.
I was astonished at the number of different words there are in use for example for intimate body parts.
I won’t make you uncomfortable by listing any here, but you can imagine the bewilderment caused in foreign doctors’ minds by references to Bristols and charlies.
In my experience of growing up in a working class environment, anatomically correct terms would be avoided as “rude” in favour of something more colloquial, but not necessarily in use in polite circles.
There is some basis for the old chestnut about the man given suppositories by his doctor and told to put them in his back passage nightly, which he diligently did when putting his cat out. He was puzzled by the instruction and doctor by the failure of the medication to do the trick.
Close reading of Joy Parkinson’s book would have been of great assistance not only to aspiring medical practitioners, but also to the PLAB examiners.
The new, “superior” rules, imposed by the EU, permit general language testing of doctors whose first language is not English, but prohibit the testing of medical/clinical English.
Permitted areas of language testing include bee-keeping, greenhouse gases (of course), going to the beach and experiences of university life. How useful is that in the clinic?
A shy gentleman presenting to his doctor with trouble sleeping because of problems “down below” might now be thought to be experiencing difficulties with members of his family living in Australia.
Insomnia? Try a sleeping draught, says the doctor, and the patient opens the bedroom window at night.
In due course we shall be able to return to our old ways, although the failure of the NHS managers to check that incoming medics have even qualified in medicine suggests that they might still cut a few corners here.
They will be far too busy purging GPs’ lists in order to eliminate “ghost” patients – those who may have died and forgotten to inform their doctors, or emigrated down below. GPs have no control over this process.
The contract to carry out this work has been given to a company called Capita (always referred to in Private Eye as Crapita, for reasons I do not understand) for which my son briefly worked.
The system has been piloted in various localities, “stake-holders” have been consulted, and the whole thing is being “rolled out” nationally. It will be monitored “twenty-four seven”. The cost is a mere £40 million. There seem to be local variations, but the principle is universal.
Anyone who has not seen the GP for a certain period, one year or five years (reports vary) will be struck off on the assumption that they are deceased or living in Australia where they are needed to sort out family troubles.
No consideration has been given to the possibility that these people might be among those fortunate enough to enjoy good health.
I cannot remember the last time I consulted my GP, certainly within the past five years – about an acute attack of Derbyshire neck if memory serves, or maybe it was a vicious senile wart, to which I am increasingly prone. Whatever, I am keeping a close eye on the diary in future.
My advice to you is to make sure that you visit yours once a year, to be on the safe side, but care must be taken not to complain of a problem that is obviously being faked. A carbuncle that isn’t there will be quickly spotted. You will be labelled a malingerer. Night terrors, and back pain are a safe bet; your doctor won’t have much choice other than to take your word for it, dish out a placebo and keep you on the books.
I wish you the best of health over the next twelve months, but don’t let that fool you into thinking you to don’t have a problem. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/opinion-column-with-howard-croft-1-8064046 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/f087892527829861beac00c3d86d88935e9bec2d7ab9a003f79d9bbc30e12910.json |
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The White Rose Awards, the UK’s largest celebration of tourism, will take place at the new £11m Hall 1 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate.
The new Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
More than 1,000 guests will enjoy the first awards dinner to be held at the centre’s newly-built exhibition and events hall on November 21.
The ceremony, hosted by Welcome to Yorkshire, will see more than 100 businesses go head to head across 17 categories, more than ever before.
These include gongs for hotels, recognising top customer service and highlighting the winning Taste of Yorkshire.
Colin Mellors, chairman of the White Rose Award judges, said: “Yorkshire’s tourism is a remarkable sector with fantastic hospitality, facilities and produce on offer.
The new Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
“Those shortlisted should feel very proud to have been selected against such strong competition. Choosing the eventual winners this year will be a really tough task.”
Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, added: “It is an honour to be hosting the first ever awards dinner at the new events hall at the Yorkshire Event Centre.
“The White Rose Awards always make for a memorable evening, so this year promises to be extra special.”
He said that the entries for the awards had been “exceptional across all categories”.
“The standard of entries just gets better every year, so huge congratulations to all those who have made the shortlist. I look forward to meeting them all in November.
“As the largest celebration of tourism in the UK, the White Rose Awards are a fitting tribute to Yorkshire’s fantastically diverse businesses that work tirelessly to help to make the county number one.”
Last year more than 1,000 people watched Take That superstar Gary Barlow and co-writer of The Girls musical, Tim Firth, being made honorary Yorkshiremen at the awards when they were held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
Tickets are now on sale via www.whiteroseawards.com.
Arts and Culture
Huddersfield Literature Festival
Kunsthuis Gallery, Crayke
Swaledale Festival
The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds
York Theatre Royal
Yorkshire Young Sinfonia
Business Tourism
Lakeside Conference Centre at the National Agri-Food Innovation Campus, Sandhutton
Pavilions of Harrogate
The Camp Hill Estate, Kirklington
The Royal York Hotel
York Conferences
Guest Accommodation
Barnfield House, Sheffield
Cambridge House Countryside Guesthouse, Reeth
Grassfield Hall, Pateley Bridge
Low Mill Guesthouse, Bainbridge
No. 21 York
Stow House, Aysgarth
Holiday Park
Burton Constable Holiday Park and Arboretum, Sproatley
Holme Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Holmfirth
Humble Bee Leisure, Scarborough
Masons Campsite, Appletreewick
Robin Hood Caravan and Camping Park, Slingsby
Weir Holiday Park, Stamford Bridge
Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges, Bishop Wilton
Inns and Restaurants with Rooms
Ellerby Country Inn
Shibden Mill Inn
The Charles Bathurst Inn, Arkengarthdale
The Fairfax Arms, Gilling East
The Star Inn at Harome
Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton
Large Hotel
Gisborough Hall
Holdsworth House Hotel and Restaurant, Halifax
Leopold Hotel, Sheffield
The Coniston Hotel, Country Estate and Spa, Coniston Cold
The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa, Bolton Abbey
Wood Hall Hotel and Spa, Wetherby
Large Visitor Attraction
Brontë Parsonage Museum, Haworth
Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
The Forbidden Corner, Coverham
The Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre, Sheffield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
Outstanding Customer Service
Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate
Forest Holidays, Cropton
The 36 bus. Riding Redefined, Harrogate
The Grand Hotel and Spa, York
Yorebridge House, Bainbridge
Tong Garden Centre
Self-catering
Broadgate Farm Cottages, Beverley
Cottage in the Dales, Newbiggin, Leyburn
Dalesend Cottages, Patrick Brompton, Bedale
Elmet Farmhouse, Hebden Bridge
Faweather Grange Lodges, High Eldwick
Smallshaw Farm Cottages, Millhouse Green, Sheffield
Studford Luxury Lodges, Ampleforth
Small Hotel
Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa, Helmsley
Herriots Hotel, Skipton
The Pheasant Hotel, Harome
The Talbot Hotel, Malton
Grassington House
Small Visitor Attraction
Burton Constable Hall and Grounds, Skirlaugh
National Centre for Birds of Prey, Duncombe Park
National Emergency Services Museum, Sheffield
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
The World of James Herriot, Thirsk
Yorkshire Trike Tours, Horsforth
Taste of Yorkshire
Asparagus Green Catering, Overton, Wakefield
Drewton’s Farm Shop, South Cave
High Parks Tearoom, Newton le Willows, Bedale
Keelham Farm Shop, Thornton, Bradford, and Skipton
The Spiced Pear, Holmfirth
Yorkshire Food Finder, Wheldrake, York
Visitor Information
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
Bradford Visitor Information Centre
Bridlington Tourist Information Centre
Doncaster Tourist Information Centre
Hebden Bridge Visitor Centre
Humber Bridge Tourist Information Centre
Yorkshire Event
Dale Power Solutions P1 Yorkshire Grand Prix of the Sea
Flying Scotsman’s return to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and National Railway Museum
Frightwater Valley
HallowScream at York Maze
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival
Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival
Yorkshire Producers and Makers
Beaver Furniture, Thirsk
Dalesbred, Settle
Sloemotion, Barton-le-Willows
The Sawley Kitchen, Ripon
Tipple Tails from Wadsley Hall Farm Kitchen, Sheffield
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard and Brewery, Nun Monkton
Yorkshire Pub
The Black Hat, Ilkley
The Chequers Inn, Bilton-in-Ainsty
The Coach and Horses, Harrogate
The Crown and Cushion, Welburn
The Swan and Talbot, Wetherby
Yorkshire Restaurant
1884 Wine and Tapas Bar, Hull
Prashad, Drighlington
The Coach House at Middleton Lodge
The Hare Restaurant, Scawton
The Star Inn the City, York
The Westwood Restaurant, Beverley
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] | 2016-08-28T10:49:23 | null | 2016-08-28T11:00:57 | We frequently lament the neglected state of public footpaths and bridleways. Many are completely overgrown with nettles and brambles; ploughed over by farmers; diverted by reversal or removal of signs, and stiles rotting or unstable. The reason? You’ve guessed – lack of funds. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fcountry-diary-reaping-the-rewards-from-the-hedgerows-1-8086455.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8086454.1472049948!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Country Diary: Reaping the rewards from the hedgerows | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | We frequently lament the neglected state of public footpaths and bridleways. Many are completely overgrown with nettles and brambles; ploughed over by farmers; diverted by reversal or removal of signs, and stiles rotting or unstable. The reason? You’ve guessed – lack of funds.
Blackberries are late ripening this year. On August 13 we found just sufficient to enhance an apple pie. Delicious! A local wild hedgerow contained several raspberry canes bearing a few berries to nibble along the way. Large hazelnuts adorned several shrubs easily recognised by their zig-zag twigs covered with reddish brown hairs. The toothed, rounded leaves end in a small point. The nut itself has a leafy husk, but will not ripen until late autumn.
Meanwhile, there’s no mistaking the slender rowan tree with steeply rising branches. Its flat-topped clusters of cream-coloured flowers have ripened to scarlet berries by August. They look good enough to eat, but certainly not raw. We must try a recipe for cooking them, they look so tempting!
The mason wasp, inhabiting a corner of our greenhouse, has been working very hard all week. When I previously mentioned its activities, the cylindrical nest was 11.5cm from the ground, and the nest itself 4cm long. Having constructed both above and below the nest, it’s now 9.5cm from the ground, and 8cm in length. It seems to collect sand or soil particles to mix with water. We’ve seen it visiting our bird bath close by. A remarkable feat of engineering for a solitary wasp. It has just pollinatedthe cucumber flowers.
Scarborough’s Castle Hill cliffs alongside the Marine Drive are plastered with ‘guano’ – the dried excrement of fish-eating sea birds (it makes a grand fertiliser).
At any great seabird colony, kittiwakes are the most numerous. Nesting precariously on narrow cliff ledges, they noisily proclaim their name, “kitti-way-ake”, with clamourous calls. They are real birds of the sea and fish out at sea most of the year, only nesting near at hand in spring. Looking to the future, we observed they’d nested on the Futurist as well as the Spa Bridge and harbour lamp posts.
Soon – silence will reign, as already many have completed nesting duties and headed to northern fishing grounds.
Visiting Scar and Castlebeck Woods just north of Castlebeck Farm, Harwood Dale, we hoped to re-discover the Bog Pimpernel. Having waded through tall, shoulder-high bracken we reached the bridge spanning the beck. Many wild flowers were recorded, such as tormentil, eyebright, harebell, heather, fleabane, and water mint etc, but the pimpernel site had vanished, alas.
A memorable seat to Shaun Teasdale, 51 years, 2012 was inscribed:
“Come sit with me, enjoy the view,
Don’t be sad, I’m here with you.”
l Mind the midges don’t bite!
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] | 2016-08-29T08:48:33 | null | 2016-08-28T19:44:12 | Yorkshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fvideo-sheffield-s-the-sherlocks-camp-in-mud-with-fans-after-wowing-leeds-festival-1-8093618.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8093613.1472410116!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Sheffield's The Sherlocks camp in mud with fans after wowing Leeds Festival | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired, Liberty Ship, Bang Bang Romeo, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival
Reading and Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn
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[] | 2016-08-26T15:11:07 | null | 2016-08-17T15:49:59 | Classic children’s tales are brought to life at Scampston Hall this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fscampston-hall-hosts-story-telling-afternoon-1-8065865.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8065863.1470999191!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Scampston Hall hosts story telling afternoon | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Classic children’s tales are brought to life at Scampston Hall this weekend.
The hall is teaming up with Ryedale Book Festival for a fun afternoon of story-telling, set to inspire young minds and spark imaginations.
This Sunday (21 August) between 1pm and 4pm, families are invited to visit the Walled Garden and Heritage and Learning Centre at Scampston Conservatory where the Ryedale Book Festival will be bringing children’s tales to life.
The popular tale of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit together with Julia Donaldson’s favourite character, The Gruffalo, and Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be the main stories featured in a series of interactive events suitable for children aged 2–10 years.
Additional story-telling walks will be led through the grounds and there will also be children’s crafts taking place within the Conservatory, a Book Cover Trail and a pop-up children’s bookshop.
Gill Garbutt, managing director of the Heritage and Learning Centre at Scampston Conservatory, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ryedale Book Festival to Scampston Hall this year.
“For us, the stories of Peter Rabbit, The Gruffalo and The Very Hungry Caterpillar were an easy choice. All three books celebrate the natural world and the creatures within it, both real and imaginary. Scampston offers the perfect setting for this, as the garden is humming with small animals, bees and butterflies and there are plenty of places for The Gruffalo to hide!
“One of our key aims at the Heritage & Learning Centre at Scampston is to make education on biodiversity accessible to all – this is an excellent way to reach younger audiences in a creative and imaginative way.”
Sarah Tyson, director of Ryedale Book Festival, added: “We are a not-for-profit organisation, made up of a team of dedicated volunteers who organise quality book-related events across Ryedale.
“Our aim is to create original, affordable and inspiring events for everyone who enjoys reading, listening to stories, illustrated books and the spoken word.
“The grounds at Scampston offer the perfect setting for a family day out this summer and we hope that our charming performances of these well-loved children’s stories will appeal to its visitors, old and young alike, making their visit all the more memorable.”
Entry to Story-Telling Sunday is included within the standard admission to Scampston Walled Garden.
A family ticket to Scampston Walled Garden is £19 and includes two adults and three children.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about the event visit www.ryedalebookfestival.com, contact hlo@scampston.co.uk, or call 01944 758646. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/scampston-hall-hosts-story-telling-afternoon-1-8065865 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/257d95cfd1405d45922e473243f81943f93026899a0fa26c9b6b6b6f989faeaf.json |
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Cayton travel to champions Trafalgar, Roscoes Bar host Newlands and FILO are on the road at West Pier on the first day of the season.
The other promoted side Ayton play Trafalgar at home on Sunday September 11 in their first match back in Division One.
There are several newcomers to the league for the 2015/16 campaign, and two of them meet each other on the first day of the season as heavily-fancied Angel travel to Ayton Reserves.
Scalby’s new Sunday League side open up at Scarborough Campus looking to make a strong start to the season.
Ayton Reserves have received a boost going into their maiden campaign in the league after gaining sponsorship from Missprint Ltd.
The newly-formed ink and toner firm have bought the Division Two side a new kit for the season.
Joint-manager Steven Frederiksen said: “Thank you to Missprint Ltd for their generous contribution towards our new kits for the season.”
Sunday September 4
Division 1
Fylingdales v Heslerton
Roscoes Bar v Newlands
West Pier v FILO
Trafalgar v Cayton
Division 2
Scarborough Campus v Scalby
Ayton Res v Angel
Trafalgar Res v Fylingdales Res
Newlands Res v Crown Tavern
Sunday September 11
Division 1
West Pier v Heslerton
Ayton v Trafalgar
Fylingdales v Cayton
Roscoes Bar v FILO
Division 2
Crown Tavern v Scarborough Campus
Newlands Res v Fylingdales Res
Trafalgar Res v Ayton Res
Angel v Scalby
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[] | 2016-08-26T14:48:43 | null | 2016-08-26T13:57:16 | Nominations are now open for this year’s Pride of Malton and Norton Awards. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fnominate-your-community-stars-for-awards-1-8090985.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8090984.1472216218!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Nominate your community stars for awards | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Nominations are now open for this year’s Pride of Malton and Norton Awards.
Malton and Norton Community Events have teamed up with the Malton and Pickering Mercury to organise the community awards which honour those local people and businesses - young and old - who help to make our community a better place to live and work.
Nominations are invited from a variety of sources, individuals, companies, voluntary and business - whatever the background there is an opportunity to recognise and reward the people and businesses of Malton and Norton.
The event, which will be attended by MP Kevin Hollinrake, will take place at The Old Lodge, Malton, on Saturday November 5.
Tickets are available from Mandy West on 07713 987006 or email mandy.west@jpress.co.uk
The categories are: Customer service; Teacher of the Year; Business Personality of the Year; Dedication to Sport; Volunteer of the Year; Bright Young Star; Local Hero; Established Business; Charity of the Year.
Nomination forms available from Mandy West or at Malton Relish, The Patisserie, The Topiary Tree in Malton and The Academy and Corks and Cans in Norton.
Organisers are still looking for a couple of businesses to sponsor a category along with local businesses who are already supporting the event, including: Axa Insurance, McClarron Insurance, Crombie Wilkinson, Malton Coachworks, Fitzwilliam Estate, Malton CIC and Boyes.
On the night a special “Charity of the Year” award will be presented with the winner being given a cash prize.
People are being encouraged to make nominations in the categories above as soon as possible, as the deadline is Friday September 30. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/nominate-your-community-stars-for-awards-1-8090985 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/1a54949c2de811c70ec6d578a8f170002822900901b7139512356bbc52e3531d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:44 | null | 2016-07-28T11:58:46 | The Esk Valley Theatre presents the Willy Russell classic Educating Rita this summer in Glaisdale, near Whitby. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Feducating-rita-heading-for-esk-valley-theatre-glaisdale-1-8038785.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8038782.1469703497!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Educating Rita heading for Esk Valley Theatre, Glaisdale | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | The Esk Valley Theatre presents the Willy Russell classic Educating Rita this summer in Glaisdale, near Whitby.
Frank, a whisky-loving middle-aged English tutor seems to be drinking himself towards oblivion when his world is rocked by the arrival of Rita, a working-class girl from Liverpool.
She bursts in to Frank’s world with a raw energy and a hunger to be ‘educated’ that takes Frank by surprise.
He starts to teach her but is soon questioning the value of his efforts, as we the audience starts to wonder who is receiving the greater lesson, the pupil or the teacher?
Voted best comedy of 1980, Esk Valley Theatre is presenting an updated version of this funny, thought-provoking play.
The two-handed play was filmed with Michael Caine as Frank and Julie Walters as Rita who also played the role on stage. Maureen Lipman was also in the film.
The Esk Valley cast is Ian Crowe as Frank and Amy Spencer as Rita and the play will be directed by Mark Stratton.
It runs at Esk Valley Theatre, Glaisdale, Whitby, from August Thursday 11 to Saturday September 3.
Performances are daily at 7.3opm with 2.30pm matinees on Saturday August 13 and 20, Thursday August 18 and 25 and September 1 and Tuesday August 23 and 30.
Bookings and information on 01947 897587.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:01:15 | null | 2016-08-18T15:03:09 | It goes without saying that Saturday’s FA Cup Preliminary Round clash at Tadcaster Albion will be a very tough outing for us. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fkittrick-s-comment-tough-test-awaits-at-taddy-1-8076807.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8076806.1471529111!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kittrick's Comment: Tough test awaits at Taddy | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | It goes without saying that Saturday’s FA Cup Preliminary Round clash at Tadcaster Albion will be a very tough outing for us.
They’ll have a lot of players familiar to Scarborough Athletic fans and players alike, with the Greening brothers Jono and Josh, Jimmy Beadle, Tom Corner and Andy Milne in their ranks.
Hopefully the Scarborough fans will travel over in big numbers as I expect they’ll have a good following. It’d be good to see a bumper crowd in.
We certainly need to bounce back and show some character after a difficult and frustrating start to the season.
Saturday’s home game against Bamber Bridge certainly left us frustrated.
I think some of the lads play within themselves, possibly with the extra weight of expectancy that comes with playing for this football club, something they maybe haven’t experienced elsewhere in their careers.
I don’t want to be in the newspaper week in-week out moaning and making excuses about injuries, but we have had rotten luck so far with key players being ruled out.
Hassan Keita was one of our best players in pre-season and his injury is a big blow to us.
Paul Robson doing his anterior cruciate ligament is also a massive loss. His presence and experience at the back would’ve been huge for us.
Matty Bloor is also out injured, Adam Bolder has been unavailable and a few lads are carrying knocks too.
Tuesday night was hugely frustrating as well. I hold my hands up - we were well beaten on the day and I said that to their manager after the game.
We weren’t anywhere near our best and the lads all know that.
Now is the time for patience and character though.
There is a long season ahead and I am still hugely confident that we have enough quality to mount a challenge to get out of this league.
We have a lot of players to come back in - I had seven missing for the Clitheroe game - and we will no doubt improve going forward.
Things will click into place and I’m sure we’ll be successful, starting hopefully with a big win at Tadcaster Albion in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Thanks for reading
Steve
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From the outside, you cannot help but look at the last game of the season versus Middlesex at Lord’s, although there is still a lot of cricket to be played up until then and Middlesex got over the line in good fashion this week and are playing some good cricket.
When you get to this stage of the season, you talk about holding your nerve and we have been there before.
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For us, Leesy is coming into some form and Lythy is and me now as well and, hopefully, we can use that to really start hitting our straps.
I was happy to contribute with 83 in the Roses game at Old Trafford. I wanted three figures and was desperate to get there, but I did occupy the crease for a long period of time and in the context of the game, it was an important knock and I was pleased to get runs.
Coming to the business end of the season, I had said before that we can get our players in form, then it sets us up nicely.
I was pleased to contribute. In the context of the game, there was a lot of rubbish flying around on the field and it was nice to shut up a few of their lads.
We needed 219 from 30 overs at tea on the last day, but decided that the target was just too much and shook hands on the draw.
You have to trust the batsmen out there, I guess, and their decision and the pitch was deteriorating.
There was quite a lot of spin and with our left-handers in the top-order, it was probably a bridge too far. And I think that it was a good statement with us being none down as well.
The last thing we wanted to do was be holding out for a draw, seven or eight wickets down or something like that and it was a decent statement from us, even though we didn’t play our best cricket at times. We came out with our heads held high.
If we had been chasing 150 or 160 going into that last 18 to 20 overs, then it would have given us a good chance. We just felt it was too many to chase.
I don’t think that Lancashire would have gone for it either, to be honest.
Overall, it was a solid draw, although I was a bit disappointed with the way we bowled on the morning of day two as I thought we were exceptional on day one and held our lines and lengths and were patient.
All that hard work was undone by poor bowling on the second morning and it really put us behind the eight-ball.
But the encouraging thing is we got past the follow-on and got back into the game.
Azeem Rafiq, Jack Leaning and David Willey all got their Yorkshire caps before the game and it was a fantastic moment.
The best part of my job is to give caps out like that and see what it means to the lads.
In particular, you could see it for the two lads who have come right through the age groups. To eventually get a Yorkshire cap; you could see the emotion in their faces when they received them.
It was good for David, too. He is starting to win games for us now in the short-ball format, although he probably has not played as many red-ball games as he would have liked and has had a few injury niggles and going into that Old Trafford game, he had a hamstring injury.
But he is starting to win games of cricket and that is why we signed him; for us to be in the hunt – in the white-ball Twenty20 and 50-over competition.
It’s finals day today in the T20 and I am looking forward to it and am going down there and will be in and around the squad.
It is a big day for the club and we want to keep our name in the hat for all three formats and trophies.
Obviously, I would have been liked to have been a part of the white-ball stuff. But when you look down the team sheet when all the international players come back, it is a bloody tough side to get into! | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/andrew-gale-lord-s-showdown-is-looming-and-we-re-really-beginning-to-hit-our-straps-1-8079356 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/981a98ed10dd54edc95e71fbba3a7af9c66dc0c62c37f1957f69ec028eb1b5fe.json |
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At Malton School the percentage of students achieving a C grade or better in both English and Maths was 71%.
The percentage of students who achieved five or more GCSE grades including English and Maths was 66%; whilst the percentage achieving the English Baccalaureate was 22%.
Headteacher Rob Williams said: “I am very proud of all the students in this year group who have coped extremely well with a number of national changes to the way they have been assessed. These results are a tribute to the hard work they have put in as well as to the dedication of the staff team who have given them excellent teaching and guidance.”
At Ryedale School the figure for C grade or above in English and maths 71% and the EBacc was 24%.
Headteacher Mark McCandless said: "I am very proud of our students’ performance in the 2016 GCSE examinations and delighted to see their hard work and super attitude justly rewarded. I would like to thank students, staff and parents for their hard work in securing such an excellent set of results of which we can all be very proud. I wish all of our students every success in the next phase of their education."
Students, staff and families celebrated another record breaking set of results at Norton College as 74% of the year group secured A*-C in English and Maths.
These are the best results in the history of the College.
Phil Loftus, headteacher, said: “Last year’s achievements were brilliant and to go beyond expectations this year is incredible. Once again staff’s dedication and students’ hard work have been rewarded and children of all abilities have made amazing progress.”
Lady Lumley's also celebrated strong results with the percentage of students achieving five GCSE examinations including English and Mathematics at A* to C at 64%.
Richard Bramley, headteacher, said: "There have been some great individual performances in terms of attainment, showing the commitment, determination and effort these students have put into their studies. Congratulations to Elisha DeAlker (11 A*), Rosie Brown (9A* & 2A), Katie Henson (8A* & 3A) , Rory Hobkinson (3A*, 4A, 3B & 1C), Bradley Hodgson (4A*, 3A, 2B & 1C), Michael Kipling (2A*,6A & 3B), Innes Jeffreys (4A*, 5A & 1B), Meg Mansell (5A*, 4A, 1B & 1C), Abbie Pollington (3A*, 6A & 1B) and Evie Wright (6A* & 5A).
"I would like to thank all the students and staff who have worked so hard and the parents and carers who have been so supportive. Once again, we are looking forward to seeing the majority of the Year 11 students back in school in the sixth form where we know they will do well in the future." | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/ryedale-students-celebrate-gcse-results-1-8089016 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/e084b68bfe8a50db2b240b0566d136a9123b53b257465c767ad0f610ed1d39cd.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:50:02 | null | 2016-08-30T10:29:54 | To help keep our alpacas (Vicugna pacos)comfortable and cool in the summer months we must shear them to remove their thick woolly coat. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fthe-kindest-cut-for-cool-alpacas-1-8081597.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8081594.1471854651!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The kindest cut for cool Alpacas | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | To help keep our alpacas (Vicugna pacos)comfortable and cool in the summer months we must shear them to remove their thick woolly coat.
They have an exceptionally thermal fleece which they are unable to shed meaning they will overheat if it is not removed. Normally they are shorn annually to help maintain their health and wellbeing. As their fleece is so thick, when they are shorn they look very skinny. If their coat is not sheared, the fleece will continue to grow and may cause the alpaca distress.
Shearing them now means they will be able to grow their fleece back ready in time for the winter months to help keep them warm.
Alpacas are a domesticated South American camelid which belong to the same family as camels, llamas and vicunas. There are no known wild alpacas and the vicuna are believed to be their wild ancestors.
The alpaca is larger than the vicuna but smaller than the other camelid species. They look a lot like llamas but due to their smaller size they are bred for their coat rather than to be working animals like llamas.
Alpacas have been domesticated for thousands of years. Our alpacas are very well domesticated and we can walk them around the farm as they are head collar trained and can be led over. This is great for both the keepers and alpacas as it allows a calm move without the animals getting stressed.
Alpaca fibre is used for knitting a variety of items from blankets to bedding and sweaters, the fibre comes in 52 natural colours as classified in Peru.
Although it is similar to sheep wool it is warmer and contains no lanolin which makes it hypoallergenic, and it is glossy and soft as well as being flame resistant.
A behaviour commonly associated with camelids is spitting, not all alpacas spit but they are all capable of doing so. They more frequently spit at other alpacas rather than humans as it is seen as an aggressive behaviour.
Alpacas are social animals and will live in herds consisting of a territorial alpha male, females and their young. They alert other members of the group to danger by making short, sharp, high-pitched braying noises and can attack smaller predators by kicking and spitting. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/the-kindest-cut-for-cool-alpacas-1-8081597 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/f0916628b24ac64fc23161d17b20b778eb49e8f363d0724fccaa0554714e37ff.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:31 | null | 2016-08-22T16:00:02 | Our popular weekly feature spotlights pictures taken by camera club members in Ryedale. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fpicture-of-the-week-hot-border-at-helmsley-walled-garden-1-8070060.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8070059.1471270409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Picture of the Week: Hot Border at Helmsley Walled Garden | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Our popular weekly feature spotlights pictures taken by camera club members in Ryedale.
Colin Dilcock, of Kirkbymoorside Camera Club, took this picture. He said: “The view shows the spectacular Hot Border at the Helmsley Walled Garden with the castle ruins in the distance. Taken on a glorious day in July.”
Kirkbymoorside and District Camera Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Moorside Bar and Club (formerly known as The British Legion Club), Shaw Drive, Kirkbymoorside, at 7.30pm.
New members of all standards are very welcome.
Visit www.kirkbymoorside-camera-club.co.uk for more information.
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[] | 2016-08-30T18:49:00 | null | 2016-08-30T16:56:52 | AFTER five successful years at the helm, Yorkshire’s first-team coach, Jason Gillespie, this week revealed he would be leaving the club at the end of this season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcrickettalk-end-of-an-era-as-jason-gillespie-prepares-to-exit-yorkshire-ccc-1-8096457.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8096453.1472572584!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CricketTalk: End of an era as Jason Gillespie prepares to exit Yorkshire CCC | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | AFTER five successful years at the helm, Yorkshire’s first-team coach, Jason Gillespie, this week revealed he would be leaving the club at the end of this season.
During his time at Headingley, he has overseen a period of tremendous success for the club, inheriting a team that had been relegated to Division Two of the County Championship before transforming them into an outfit capable of earning promotion back to the top tier at the first time of asking.
HHEADING HOME: Yorkshire first-team coach, Jason Gillespie. Picture: Simon Hulme
After finishing second in their first year back in Division One - pipped to the title they hadn’t won since in 2001 by Durham – they returned to the top of the tree two years in succession.
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Now, with four games remaining Yorkshire are still well-placed to make it three titles in a row and send Gillespie back home to South Australia on a perfect high.
The YP’s Chris Waters joins host Phil Harrison to discuss Gillespie’s departure, as well as reflecting on his time at the club and how his exit on Yorkshire CCC will impact on the club going forward. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/crickettalk-end-of-an-era-as-jason-gillespie-prepares-to-exit-yorkshire-ccc-1-8096457 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/827c0aba49d5dcffb79fc5b34a8c5380c70781acbe2e0451ed2d2881ece35c01.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T08:48:27 | null | 2016-08-28T09:31:13 | Pocklington | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fyork-league-pocklington-sent-down-by-loss-at-sewerby-1-8092928.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8092927.1472373177!/image/image.jpg | en | null | YORK LEAGUE: Pocklington sent down by loss at Sewerby | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Pocklington's relegation from Division One of the York Cricket League was confirmed by their nine-wicket loss at Sewerby.
Ted Donkin (46) and Simon Hill (41no) got the visitors' score up to 145-8 as Harry Gunning took 4-25 in the only Division One game to be completed on a very wet weekend.
But the total was put into perspective by Gunning (55) and Adrian Long (60no) who shared an opening stand of 91 to set up a comfortable victory by nine wickets, the home side completing back to back wins for the first time this season.
Flixton's game at leaders Whitkirk was called off with the visitors at 113-2 in reply to the hosts' impressive 225-0 from 35 overs.
Matthew and Simon Webb shared an unbroken double-century stand, making 108 and 103 respectively at home to fourth-placed Flixton.
The visitors made a positive start in response with Richard Malthouse making 31 and Michael Dennis remaining unbeaten on 44 their side having reached 113-2 when play ended prematurely.
Malton & Old Malton need just eight more points to ensure they will join the leaders in the Premier Division next season after rain denied them likely victory at Osbaldwick.
Thomas Bumby with 3-22 had helped limit the home side to 145-7 off which Matthew Hattee made 41.
The visitors had raced to 83-2 from just 14 overs with Neil Johnson unbeaten on 31 when play was called off.
Beverley Town 2nds' Brad Dobson made 66, to add to last week’s 82 against Harrogate 2nds, as the hosts reached 175-7 against Patrington, for who Jack Eggett took 4-45.
The visitors had reached 10-0 off a couple of overs before the match was brought to a premature end.
Finally spare a thought for Bridlington who travelled all the way to Selby where the sides managed just 14 balls which works out at about 40 miles per over, for the record the visitors reached 10-0.
Charlie Roberts and Neil Elvidge both hit form in Scarborough 2nds' game at leaders Dringhouses in Ebor Division Two.
Roberts hammered 81 and Elvidge was 76 not out as the visitors, who still have a chance of claiming promotion, posted 207-2 declared, Mark Cowell adding 35, the hosts 61-0 when rain called off play.
Pickering 2nds were 27-2 chasing Londesborough Park's 184-9 when the elements halted their clash, Les Welburn having taken 3-41 for the Pikes.
Malton & Old Malton 2nds' game with Yapham was rained off early on, with Malton making 57-2 before play was abandoned, Will Spencer hitting 33.
The standings in the Premier Division remain unchanged after rain played havoc with the latest round of matches leaving sides at both ends of the table frustrated, and everything still to play for with two rounds of matches to go.
Pickering's home match with title-chasing Easingwold ended with the visitors on 102-2 and Stephen Piercy unbeaten on 50, that coming in reply to the hosts 208-6 which included 82 from Isaac Christopher and 36 from Dan Ward.
Beverley Town escaped a likely defeat to local rivals Driffield Town 2nds after play was abandoned with them on 93-5 which included 30 from Jon Vodden and an unbeaten 28 from Robert Fish.
That was after hosts had scored 211-8, Luke Ramsey leading the way with 33 as Jamie Roe (3-61) and Sam Welburn (3-53) shared six wickets. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/york-league-pocklington-sent-down-by-loss-at-sewerby-1-8092928 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/8def4863a663a54a97cb0bd94c5d0eaf9a94ef1cdede4e490cebc6e6d6eab267.json |
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Yorkshire lost by 10 runs to Hampshire in the final at Cardiff on their only previous appearance at Finals Day.
Yorkshire's Azeem Rafiq
They have waited a long time to erase the memory of that setback, and director of cricket Moxon feels it will drive the players on at Edgbaston today.
“It was tough losing that final, and it whetted the appetite to try and win the tournament in the future,” said Moxon.
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“Clearly it’s taken longer than we would have liked to get back there, and I think it’s a great opportunity for us, given the team that we’ve got on paper, to go one step further and hopefully win the competition.
“With our England players available, we’ve got a very good team, but clearly it’s about what happens on the day.
“T20, in particular, is all about how you perform on the day, and there’s four good teams involved, each of which is capable of winning it.”
Yorkshire take on Durham in the second semi-final at 2.30pm. Notts and Northants meet in the first semi at 11am, with the final taking place at 6.45pm.
“Durham are a very good team,” said Moxon.
“They’ve got match-winners in the likes of Ben Stokes and Mark Wood.
“We’ve got to be at our very best and, if we are, we can certainly beat them and hopefully go all the way and win the thing.
“The T20 is something we haven’t won before, so it’s important to us, and it would be nice to get that monkey off our backs.”
That Yorkshire even have a chance of erasing the memory of 2012 is a minor miracle given that they were bottom of the North Group at the halfway stage.
Yorkshire won only one of their opening seven games before winning six of their last seven to reach the quarter-finals.
“T20 is all about finding a method and I think that we’ve found it,” said Moxon.
“It’s taken hard work and, to a certain extent, failure for us to find it, because clearly the things that we were doing at the start of the competition weren’t working.
“From a batting point of view, we’ve worked on the areas in which we’re trying to strike the ball. They’re much better areas now.
“We’d found ourselves getting into trouble by playing too square of the wicket, so, as a consequence, we are hitting the ball a lot straighter now.
“It’s probably taken too long to change and rectify, but that’s been the biggest thing as far as the batting is concerned.
“Bowling-wise, having the skills that are required, the change-ups, and having the ability to bowl the change-ups (different deliveries) that are needed at various times in the innings, we’ve got better at that as well.
“As for our fielding, I think that’s been outstanding generally.”
Moxon was particularly pleased with Yorkshire’s fielding when Glamorgan were clinically beaten by 90 runs in the quarter-final in Cardiff.
David Willey laid the platform with a swashbuckling 79, proving again why Yorkshire were so keen to sign him last winter to improve their white-ball cricket, and the bowlers did the rest in a fine team performance.
“We brought our A-game to the quarter-final,” said Moxon.
“We were outstanding in the field, as good as you can get, and the ruthless way we went about our business was superb.
“David Willey set the tone with the bat, and we signed him precisely because we wanted to improve our one-day form immediately.
“Long-term he can have an impact in red-ball cricket too, but he’s made a big difference to our T20 side.”
Another player who has made a big difference is Azeem Rafiq, the off-spinner who returned to the club in mid-season after almost two years out of the professional game.
It is no coincidence that Yorkshire’s T20 resurgence can be traced back to Rafiq’s arrival.
“It has been a team effort to get to Finals Day, but Rafiq has done exceptionally well and he’s a great competitor,” said Moxon.
“He creates a buzz in the field as well as bringing his bowling skill, and he’s been a big factor in our improvement.
“Bottom line is, we’ve worked really hard to try to find the right method in T20.
“There’s been a lot of frustrations along the way, a lot of disappointments, and hopefully the lads can get some silverware now to show for their hard work.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:00 | null | 2016-08-20T08:11:25 | Families on low incomes in the Ryedale area are being urged to come forward for help with winter bills. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fenergy-bills-help-for-low-income-families-in-area-1-8065725.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8065707.1470996699!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Energy bills help for low-income families in area | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Families on low incomes in the Ryedale area are being urged to come forward for help with winter bills.
One-off grants are available to families and individuals on low incomes in the run-up to the winter months.
More than 20 energy companies offer the Warm Home Discount scheme, which gives eligible customers a one-off grant towards their electricity bill or prepayment meter during the winter.
Schemes are set to open from around August time, and the payment is expected to remain the same as previous years at £140.
Families on low incomes or welfare are encouraged to get ahead of the queue and register their interest now with the support of the Warm and Well in North Yorkshire project, which seeks to raise awareness of cold homes.
Although criteria for the grant varies according to the energy supplier, generally customers qualify automatically if they are in receipt of the Guarantee element of Pension Credit.
Households might also be eligible for the payment if they receive certain means-tested benefits or have an annual income of less than £16,000 and there is a child under-5, someone with a disability, or someone elderly living at the property.
In this case residents have to apply for the £140.
Fuel poverty is caused by three main factors: inefficient homes, high energy costs and low incomes.
In North Yorkshire, fuel poverty stands at 10% - 26,229 households.
Fuel poverty is more likely to occur in rural areas like North Yorkshire because housing tends to be older and harder to make them energy efficient.
Kate Urwin, the Yorkshire Energy Doctor, who is working with Warm and Well said: “Customers can either apply online via their electricity supplier or call them up.
“It is a good idea to get in quickly as some schemes are first come first served and close when they have reached their maximum number of applicants.
“The £140 payment can go a long way to easing financial pressure on families during the winter, and is set up in such a way that it reaches those who need it the most.”
For support with the Warm Home Discount application as well as with wider energy matters such as debt or switching, families are also able to contact Kate directly.
She can be reached on 07738 818391 or 01757 249100.
Families can also talk to Warm and Well in North Yorkshire for a wider variety of support around being cold at home. Please visit www.first4contact.org or call 01904 704177. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/energy-bills-help-for-low-income-families-in-area-1-8065725 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/51cd007f872a57a43eab9de860c1fb66381fe3e271761be1ee925ba43fdd5532.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:53 | null | 2016-08-04T12:00:00 | Cromford Mills is holding its annual Scarecrow Festival this weekend with plenty of fun for all the family. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fscarecrow-festival-fun-for-all-the-family-1-8033033.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8033032.1469469193!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Scarecrow Festival fun for all the family | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Cromford Mills is holding its annual Scarecrow Festival this weekend with plenty of fun for all the family.
Follow the scarecrow trail and meet the living scarecrows along the way. There will be a display of gorgeous owls and colourful, entertaining parrots, as well as donkey rides on Saturday and Sunday.
There will also be a selection of traditional games to play as well as drop-in craft workshops where you can make your own wooden spoon scarecrows.
Put on your dancing shoes and join the Scarecrow Ball with barn dancing throughout the afternoon, have a go ascending the climbing wall, browse the craft market selling a variety of handmade gifts, view a flotilla of model boats on the canal, enjoy horse-drawn boat trips,or have your face painted…and lots more!
If all this makes you feel hungry, head to Arkwright’s Café where there will be a selection of scarecrow themed dishes on the menu, as well as a barbecue and picnics to purchase.
The Scarecrow Festival at Cromford Mills is free, although there will be a small charge for some activities. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/scarecrow-festival-fun-for-all-the-family-1-8033033 | en | 2016-08-04T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/ebc9537118c82dc709dd72a6d53e6335559b8b476ba96b3157f52ea7247ad710.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:55 | null | 2016-08-18T14:11:00 | North Cliff’s Alan Richardson is the England Golf National Champion of Captains again, claiming the title for the second time, just two years after his first triumph. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Fnorth-cliff-ace-richardson-wins-national-captain-s-crown-for-second-time-1-8076590.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8076589.1471525971!/image/image.jpg | en | null | North Cliff ace Richardson wins national captain's crown for second time | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | North Cliff’s Alan Richardson is the England Golf National Champion of Captains again, claiming the title for the second time, just two years after his first triumph.
He scored 74 points in the 36-hole final of the English Golf Captains’ tournament series at Frilford Heath in Oxfordshire to win the title by three clear shots from halfway leader Andy Vernon (Stapleford Park), while Chris Wise (Holtye) and Martin Tate (Blackburn) shared third place with 68 points.
“I’m absolutely over the moon,” said Richardson, who won his first title at Burhill in 2014.
Richardson was club captain at North Cliff in 2001 and has been a regular competitor in England Golf Captains’ tournaments since then – alongside a large number of other Scarborough North Cliff past captains.
“When we went to Southport & Ainsdale for the qualifier, there were 10 captains from our club,” he said.
“We love it. It’s great value for money, even if you don’t win, and it’s really well organised,” he went on.
“The nice thing with these events is that they are very friendly and there’s quite a bit of banter.”
After the first round, Richardson was two points off the lead and tied third on 36 points but finished the day on a positive note when he birdied the 18th with a shot, to add four points to his total.
On day two, the leaders faltered early on and he forged ahead. His only blemish on the outward nine came on the ninth, when a bird flew out of the trees and distracted him as he was about to drive, he duffed his tee shot and didn’t score any points on that hole but still posted 18 points.
On the homeward nine, Richardsonholed some really good putts at crucial times, especially on the 13th where, it being a shot hole, he salvaged a par for three points.
His haul of 20 points on the back nine secured his victory
Richardson arrived at the final playing off an 11 handicap but after returning scores of 36 and 38 points, he is anticipating that his handicap will be cut to eight, his lowest ever.
Sally Waggitt was on form again to retain her South Cliff Ladies Championship title.
Played over two rounds on the same day, the morning round saw Ali Lockwood (12) finish in a good position with a gross 86, five shots ahead of Anna Mollon (20) and Waggitt (11) both on gross 91 with Ewa Graczyk (15) and Gloria Pickering (13) still in with a shout at 92 and 93 respectively.
Waggitt responded to the pressure, upped her game and finished the second round with a gross score of 84 to add to her previous 91 and a total of 175.
Lockwood played well again for her 92 to add to her 86 but finished three shots short with a total of 178.
The Committee Cup for the best net score was played for on the same day and saw Mollon (20) pip Sandra Massender (25) by a point, Mollon finishing with a 71+80 = 151 to Massender’s’ 76 +76 = 152.
This was probably the busiest day of the golfing year for the ladies as there was also a stableford competition played as well.
The results of which were; Silver division - 1st Estelle Grimsley (20) 33 pts (bk 9), 2nd Ann Eley (18) 33, 3rd Judy Locking (15) 32, Bronze 1 - 1st Gill Skingle (23) 38, 2nd Sue Cockill (27) 33, 3rd Glenis Hoskins (24) 31, Bronze 2 - 1st Pauline Allison (33) 35, 2nd Gwen Dixon (31) 34, 3rd Elizabeth Ricketts (36) 33.
The North Cliff Ladies Club Championship, The Graneek Cup, was played over two rounds on Sunday when Clare Ellard took the title with an aggregate gross score of 173, Clare Pybus finished as runner-up on 193.
The South Cliff gents were back in action this week, when they contested their August medal on Saturday.
Division One was won by Richard Metcalfe (11) with a net score of 67 after a good round that included a birdie at the ninth and 11 gross pars.
First place in Division Two went to Tommy Risker (26) who played well under his handicap to post a net 65.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:33 | null | 2016-08-19T12:23:00 | The first batch of fixtures in the Scarborough News Saturday League have been released, with Division One champions West Pier to start their defence against Westover Wasps. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fpier-to-start-title-defence-with-wasps-test-1-8077120.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8077118.1471534061!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pier to start title defence with Wasps test | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | The first batch of fixtures in the Scarborough News Saturday League have been released, with Division One champions West Pier to start their defence against Westover Wasps.
Pier won the league at a canter last season and will no doubt be looking to lay down a marker against Jamie Heritage’s Wasps.
Derby rivals Hunmanby United and Filey Town meet on the first day of the new season
Newlands will be aiming to challenge for the title again this season and their bid starts at Sleights, while Steve Clegg takes his Edgehill side to Cayton for their season-opener.
The pick of the opening-day clashes sees derby rivals Filey Town and Hunmanby United lock horns.
Promoted FC Rosette tackle Falsgrave in their opener, while Goal Sports have to wait until Monday September 5 to get under way in Division Two against Filey Town Reserves.
Newcomers Goldsborough United and Goal Sports Reserves meet on the first day, while Edgehill 3rds travel to Eastway and Seamer 3rds are away at Westover Reserves.
OPENING FIXTURES
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3
DIVISION ONE
CAYTON V EDGEHILL (1pm)
FILEY TOWN V HUNMANBY UTD
SEAMER V WHITBY FISHERMEN (1pm)
WEST PIER V WESTOVER WASPS
SLEIGHTS V NEWLANDS PARK
DIVISION TWO
CAYTON COR RES V DUCHESS (3pm)
EDGEHILL RES V SNAINTON
FC ROSETTE V FALSGRAVE ATH
SCALBY V WEST PIER RES (1pm)
SEAMER RES V FILEY TOWN RES (3pm)
DIVISION THREE
AYTON V COMMERCIAL
EASTWAY SP V EDGEHILL 3RDS
HUNMANBY UTD RES V FISHBURN PARK
GOLDSBOROUGH UTD V GOAL SPORTS RES
SCALBY RES V ITIS ITIS ROV (3pm)
WESTOVER WASPS RES V SEAMER SPORTS 3RDS
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 (6pm)
DIVISION TWO
SCALBY V NEWLANDS PARK RES
FILEY TOWN RES V GOAL SPORTS
DIVISION THREE
SHERBURN V AYTON
GOLDSBOROUGH UTD V FISHBURN PARK
GOAL SPORTS RES V HUNMANBY UTD RES
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7 (6pm)
DIVISION TWO
GOAL SPORTS V CAYTON RES
SNAINTON V NEWLANDS RES
DIVISION THREE
EDGEHILL 3RDS V SEAMER 3RDS
SCALBY RES V EASTWAY SPORTS
WESTOVER WASPS RES V ITIS ITIS ROVERS
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10
DIVISION ONE
WEST PIER V EDGEHILL (1pm)
CAYTON COR V FILEY TOWN (1pm)
WHITBY FISHERMEN V HUNMANBY UTD (1pm)
SLEIGHTS V SEAMER
WESTOVER WASPS V NEWLANDS
DIVISION TWO
CAYTON RES V FC ROSETTE (3pm)
FILEY TOWN RES V DUCHESS
SNAINTON V FALSGRAVE ATH
WEST PIER RES V NEWLANDS RES
EDGEHILL RES V SCALBY
DIVISION THREE
GOLDSBOROUGH UTD V EASTWAY SP (3pm)
SHERBURN V COMMERCIAL (3pm)
FISHBURN PARK V SEAMER 3RDS
ITIS ITIS ROVERS V GOAL SPORTS RES
SCALBY RES V AYTON
HUNMANBY UTD RES V WESTOVER WASPS RES.
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] | 2016-08-31T12:50:16 | null | 2016-08-31T12:40:17 | BY LISTENING to her cakes and dancing constantly while cooking, Conisbrough’s Val Stones made it through the first episode of Bake Off - but tonight the pressure is on again. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fgreat-british-bake-off-will-yorkshire-lass-val-crumble-on-biscuit-week-1-8097892.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8097891.1472643594!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Great British Bake Off: Will Yorkshire lass Val crumble on biscuit week? | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | BY LISTENING to her cakes and dancing constantly while cooking, Conisbrough’s Val Stones made it through the first episode of Bake Off - but tonight the pressure is on again.
It’s biscuit week and Val and her ten fellow remaining contestants will have to bake impressive signature dishes, technical challenges and showstoppers to stay in the competition.
The 66-year-old retired headteacher lives in Yeovil with husband Ian, but she is originally from Conisbrough, Doncaster, so we’ve claimed her as our own.
She delighted viewers with her odd baking tactics on BBC One last Wednesday.
Val exercises at the same time as cooking, lifting alternate feet off the ground as she’s mixing cake batter, or using the baking tray as a weight by lifting it above her head as it cools.
She also listens to her cakes, as she explained to the cameras during the first challenge of the contest, the signature bake.
Holding her precious sponge to her ear, she paused for a moment before saying: “And they’re not ready.
“They sing. And they say ‘I’m not ready, I’m not ready!’”
It’s not all singing and dancing though.
Although we know from last week that she makes a great mirror glaze chocolate genoise sponge, what if biscuits speak a different language to cakes so she can’t hear when they’re ready?
Or maybe her over-enthusiastic dancing will lead to a disaster - last week she dropped a whole rack of delicate decorative petals on the floor of the Bake Off tent.
I’m nervous for her. After all, biscuit week was full of surprises in 2015.
The star baker from week one, Marie Campbell, was sent home from the competition after forgetting to turn the oven on in the technical challenge.
(Iced) fingers crossed this won’t happen to our Val.
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[] | 2016-08-27T10:49:02 | null | 2016-08-27T11:00:12 | The Woodhams Stone Collection contains many items made and sold by local shops and businesses. There are beer bottles, buttons and clocks to name a few, but some businesses do not produce the kind of goods that survive the years. One of these is the family firm of Longster’s, who made their living as gardeners, seedsmen and nurserymen. If their produce is still thriving and growing, chances are it would not fit or thrive in our stores. Luckily, we do have other material such as invoices and receipts and even paper bags and sacks from this very long-lived and successful business. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fexhibit-of-the-week-longster-s-sons-thriving-business-was-built-from-the-ground-up-1-8081732.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8081731.1471859387!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Exhibit of the Week: Longster’s & Sons - thriving business was built from the ground up | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | The Woodhams Stone Collection contains many items made and sold by local shops and businesses. There are beer bottles, buttons and clocks to name a few, but some businesses do not produce the kind of goods that survive the years. One of these is the family firm of Longster’s, who made their living as gardeners, seedsmen and nurserymen. If their produce is still thriving and growing, chances are it would not fit or thrive in our stores. Luckily, we do have other material such as invoices and receipts and even paper bags and sacks from this very long-lived and successful business.
Longster’s was a business that was truly built from the ground up. The founder of the firm was William Longster. He is described in a 1823 trade directory as a gardener, nursery and seedsman. It is said that he began with four acres of land on the banks of the River Derwent. This land consisted of heavy clay soil and was very difficult to work. Some stories say that often when the ground needed digging the spade had to be dipped into a bucket of water first. It is also claimed that William spread several hundred loads of road sweepings on the land in an effort to improve the condition of the soil. It clearly worked; the business grew and a small shop was opened on Old Maltongate.
By the late 1850s George Longster was in charge of the family firm and he expanded the business by extending the nurseries to include another eleven acres of the Earl Fitzwilliam’s land on the Castle Howard Road. A new shop also opened on Wheelgate in the 1870s. After George Longster’s sudden death at Pickering market, the business was carried on by his sons and became George Longster & Sons.
In 1908 George Longster & Sons acquired the business of fellow nurserymen and seedsmen, J. Slater & Sons, including their shop and warehouses at the corner of Railway Street and Yorkersgate. This is the shop that remained open until the 1960s and sold fruit and flowers as well as gardening supplies.
The public were also welcome at the Longster’s nurseries, especially the Derwent Nursery on the banks of the river. There were walkways and seating and local bands often entertained the crowds on Sunday afternoons with concerts of sacred music.
At the height of their success Longster’s were known as suppliers of farm seeds, fruit trees and roses and even suppliers of forest trees. They were landscape gardeners and early promoters of chrysanthemum growing. This once prominent local business may no longer exist, but it has left its mark on the town. Today the shop houses a different business and the nurseries and glass houses have gone. The Castle Howard Road nursery has been built over, but the street names such as Orchard Road, Pippin Road and Russett Road bear witness to the land’s earlier use. Material from Longster’s, now in the Woodhams Stone Collection, is currently on display in Norton Library.
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[
"Mike Tilling"
] | 2016-08-26T12:52:05 | null | 2016-08-09T09:03:57 | Drop into the the Stephen Joseph Theatre for some vintage Alan Ayckbourn fizz and sparkle in your lunch hour. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Freview-consuming-passions-stephen-joseph-theatre-bistro-scarborough-1-8058042.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8058040.1470729799!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVIEW: Consuming Passions, Stephen Joseph Theatre Bistro, Scarborough | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Drop into the the Stephen Joseph Theatre for some vintage Alan Ayckbourn fizz and sparkle in your lunch hour.
Kevin Jenkins’ set, brilliantly compact, looks like it has always been a part of the Bistro. As lunch is served at your table, you are no longer only an audience member, but part of the action.
The plot revolves around Melanie (Louise Shuttleworth) who may experience a time shift, or she may be mentally unstable. Certainly the waiter (Leigh Symonds) is off-hand with her.
Enter Cora (Rachel Caffrey), incognito in best Hollywood cliché style - dark glasses and headscarf. She is meeting Freddy (Andy Cryer), her current squeeze. Melanie is astonished as, seated at her table, they begin to plot the murder of Cora’s husband. That’s enough about the plot. The rest of this review could easily concern itself with peeling back the layers of illusion and reality and still not reveal every subtlety.
However, as we have long ago come to expect, the fun in an Ayckbourn play is interleaved with some serious social comment. Failure to communicate, desperate personal lives and gradations of social class are all in the mix. Somehow, Hitchcock is there as well.
Great fun, and excellent value for money.
Consuming Passions runs until October 8 with some evening performances in the McCarthy.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:26 | null | 2016-08-22T06:00:48 | YORKSHIRE’s dream of winning the treble is over, but first team coach Jason Gillespie insisted that his players will come back fighting as they target the next best prize of a league and cup double. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fyorkshire-vow-to-hit-back-after-t20-defeat-1-8081295.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8081292.1471816793!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire vow to hit back after T20 defeat | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | YORKSHIRE’s dream of winning the treble is over, but first team coach Jason Gillespie insisted that his players will come back fighting as they target the next best prize of a league and cup double.
Yorkshire failed in their attempt to win the NatWest T20 Blast for the first time when they lost by seven runs to Durham in the semi-final at Edgbaston on Saturday.
However, Gillespie’s men are still in the hunt for a hat-trick of County Championships and they are through to the Royal London Cup semi-finals for a second successive season, with Yorkshire determined to put behind them their T20 heartbreak.
“We were bitterly disappointed to lose the T20 semi,” said Gillespie, “but there’s still everything to play for in the next few weeks.
“We’re still in the 50-over comp and the Championship, and we’ll dust ourselves down and crack on.
“We can look back on the T20 campaign by and large with a lot of pride, considering the way that we started the tournament (Yorkshire won only one of their first seven games before winning six of the last seven to reach the knockout stages).
“It’s a tough one to take, losing the semi, but there’s still plenty to fight for in the next few weeks, and I know that the lads will bounce back strongly.”
Yorkshire came up against a world-class display from England pace bowler Mark Wood, who captured a T20 career-best 4-25 from four overs after Durham scored 156-6 in the second semi-final, Northants beating Nottinghamshire by eight runs in the first semi-final.
Wood twice took two wickets in three balls – including the key scalps of England batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Gary Ballance – after Ben Stokes had earlier top-scored with 56 on his return to the Durham side after a calf injury.
“Mark Wood bowled beautifully,” said Gillespie, with Wood following that performance with 1-25 in the final against Northants, who went on to take the trophy with a four-wicket win.
“We were going along quite nicely and then we lost two quick wickets (Bairstow and Ballance), and we didn’t quite recover from that.
“I certainly felt that it was a gettable total, especially with the strength and depth of our batting line-up, and we should have chased those down.
“We can look at all sorts of reasons as to why that didn’t happen, but the facts are that we didn’t get the runs and Durham played very well.”
With hindsight, Gillespie felt that Yorkshire might have made more of an effort to see off Wood, although that was clearly easier said than done.
The 26-year-old right-armer, who only recently returned to action after ankle surgery, was bowling at 90mph and he would have been a handful for any opposition.
“Maybe we just needed to soak up the pressure a little bit more and get through his (Wood’s) spell, knowing that he only had four of the 20 overs, and maybe there are some lessons to be learned there,” said Gillespie, whose side take on Surrey in the semi-finals of the Royal London Cup at Headingley on Sunday.
“We just weren’t able to win the key moments, and Wood took the wind out of our sails.
“Any cricket watcher could see that he was used very well by the captain; he was brought on to take wickets and put the pressure on us, which is exactly what happened.”
Yorkshire captain Alex Lees echoed Gillespie’s sentiments at the end of an encouraging T20 campaign for the club overall, with Yorkshire having only once previously reached Finals Day.
Lees hit the second-highest score of 22 on a day when Adam Lyth (64) led the Yorkshire chase.
“Woody tipped the scales, and when you twice get two wickets in one over, it certainly puts the opposition on the back foot,” said Lees.
“We’re bitterly disappointed, and I just think that we lacked somebody in the middle order to make a contribution.
“Overall, we had a good tournament after everyone had written us off after the first few games, and we showed strength of character to come back and qualify and reach Finals Day. That’s testament to the group of players that we have, and the lads’ work ethic and prep was second to none.”
Attention now returns to the Championship, with Yorkshire going into tomorrow’s game against Notts at Scarborough in second place in Division One, 26 points behind Middlesex with a game in hand.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:04 | null | 2016-08-19T13:15:00 | It could be a pivotal weekend ahead in the Readers Scarborough Beckett League. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fbeckett-league-cloughton-head-to-champs-settrington-battling-to-stay-in-hunt-for-top-flight-1-8077202.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8077201.1471534948!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Beckett League: Cloughton head to champs Settrington battling to stay in hunt for top flight | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | It could be a pivotal weekend ahead in the Readers Scarborough Beckett League.
In Division One, second-placed Cloughton travel to league winners Settrington, while third-placed Staxton 2nds play struggling Cayton 2nds looking to close the gap.
Staithes will look to to take a step closer to retaining their Premier Division title at home to Filey, while their solitary challengers Staxton are at Ebberston.
Two of the promotion chasing sides meet in Division Two as Fylingdales host Bridlington 2nds, while the top two meet in Division Three as leaders Kirkbymoorside travel to Wykeham 2nds.
Hospitals Rugby Club will look to boost their promotion bid with victory at Sherburn 2nds in Division Four, while the top two meet in Division Five as Valley Bar Nomads host second-placed Forge Valley 3rds.
Saturday
Premier Division (1:30pm)
Cayton v Mulgrave
Ebberston v Staxton
Forge Valley v Flixton 2nds
Heslerton v Nawton Grange
Seamer v Scalby
Staithes v Filey
Division 1 (1:30pm)
Grindale v Brompton
Settrington v Cloughton
Staxton 2nds v Cayton 2nds
Thornton Dale v Wykeham
Wold Newton v Sherburn
Division 2 (1:30pm)
Fylingdales v Bridlington 2nds
Great Habton v Ganton
Scalby 2nds v Ebberston 2nds
Scarborough 3rds v Forge Valley 2nds
Sewerby 2nds v Ravenscar
Division 3 (1:30pm)
Flixton 3rds v Heslerton 2nds
Flamborough v Muston
Nawton Grange 2nds v Seamer 2nds
Wykeham 2nds v Kirkbymoorside
Ryedale – No Game
Division 4 (2pm)
Cayton 3rds v Wold Newton 2nds
Cloughton 2nds v Snainton
Filey 2nds v Lockton
Sherburn 2nds v Hospitals/Rugby
Division 5 (2pm)
Ganton 2nds v Muston 2nds
Ravenscar 2nds v Scalby 3rds
Valley Bar Nomads v Forge Valley 3rds
Wykeham 3rds v Thornton Dale 2nds
Sunday
T20 Readers Cayley Cup Finals Day at North Marine Road (12noon)
Division 1
Settrington v Wykeham
Premier Division (3pm)
Seamer v Staithes.
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"Maureen Robinson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:44 | null | 2016-08-21T11:00:06 | We’re rapidly approaching autumn! From West Heslerton, the lane, gently rising towards West Lutton, was devoid of flowering plants. All were seeding apart from the bluish-lilac heads of Field Scabious. What a show it made along the dry, grassy chalk bank! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fcountry-diary-beekeepers-take-advantage-of-lush-moorland-1-8069547.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8069545.1471257662!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Country Diary: Beekeepers take advantage of lush moorland | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | We’re rapidly approaching autumn! From West Heslerton, the lane, gently rising towards West Lutton, was devoid of flowering plants. All were seeding apart from the bluish-lilac heads of Field Scabious. What a show it made along the dry, grassy chalk bank!
Many swifts have already departed for South Africa. Although born here, they only spend a third of their life in Britain. On leaving the nest for the first and only time, a young swift instinctively heads south immediately, without its parents to guide the way. It’s amazing to feed, bathe and even sleep on the wing!
Beekeepers are leaving their hives on the moors in order to obtain heather honey. Some transported their apiaries between May and August for the early-blooming bell heather. Now the ling, or true heather is in full bloom until September, enabling the honey bees to produce locally popular heather honey.
Tigga and I are both in the greenhouse – waiting! He hopes to grab a home-grown tomato ripe enough to eat. Having rejected three green ones, he appreciates he’ll have to wait. Michael has now erected a plastic wire screen around the plants to deter his antics.
Meanwhile, I’m waiting and watching a corner of the greenhouse for a visitor. Several days ago, Michael observed an unusual wasp working between the adjacent metal framework. The wasp has constructed a cylindrical-shaped nest 4cm in length and about 11.5cm above the paved floor.
Recording its movements, we discovered that it visited the nest quite frequently, spending only a few seconds either inside the upper entrance, or working on the rim. More recently it has concentrated on the lower end of the nest.
We’ve often seen wasps rasping wood from outdoor tables and benches to mix with saliva for multi-celled ‘paper’ nests, but this was a solitary wasp. It’s one of several very similar species known as mason wasps. They use sand and mud often moistened with saliva for the strong construction.
I’m afraid I felt guilty of an act of vandalism last week. While removing a dense tussock of grass that had invaded a patch of miniature London Pride, I disturbed a colony of ants. Using a spade, I sliced away the upper surface of soil and vegetation, revealing not only ants, but millions of their white eggs. An army of irate ants erupted, dashing hither and thither to protect their site and eggs.
Carefully replacing soil, I imagined the frenzied attack would last about half an hour. Actually it took one and a half hours before they calmed down, and four hours until only 10 ants remained. Peace reigns once more!
Only the sharp-eyed will have spotted the microscopic red spider mites present on walls during those hot summer days. They leave bronze-coloured patches on leaves, so watch bean and tomato plants!
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[
"Andrew Gale"
] | 2016-08-27T08:48:04 | null | 2016-08-27T09:00:13 | IT WAS just fantastic for us to win at Scarborough this week and I thought our bowling display was as good as I have seen. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fandrew-gale-outstanding-display-against-notts-left-me-as-proud-as-punch-1-8091926.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8091925.1472242993!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Andrew Gale: Outstanding display against Notts left me as proud as punch | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | IT WAS just fantastic for us to win at Scarborough this week and I thought our bowling display was as good as I have seen.
Personally, it was obviously frustrating not being involved after the good work I had done at Old Trafford, I had started to feel like my old self back at the crease. But I was proud as punch for the lads at Scarborough, they put in a real performance against Nottinghamshire after being 60-6 on the first morning and to turn it around on a similar fashion that we did, it followed a similar path to the Durham game at Scarborough last year.
We actually mentioned it on the first morning and last year, we were 90-9 on the first morning and ended up winning in three days and we came through again.
We have played some good cricket at Scarborough over the years and I can only remember losing a couple of games in seven or eight years. We were outstanding again and are getting to the business end of the season and it is very tight at the top of the league.
Middlesex are playing some good cricket. But we have the experience of coming through what we have done for the last few years and if we keep the pressure on and keep doing what we do, we can get over the line and make it three in a row. I am confident that we can do it.
Azeem Rafiq and Andrew Hodd came good with the bat for us when we were in trouble. Hoddy has had a bit of stick throughout the season about his batting from a number of supporters and he came in and showed what he is about and rolled his sleeves up and stuck his chest out.
It is not always about stats; it is about making that match-winning contribution and that is exactly what he did. To get 95, in the circumstances, helps keep the pressure on, given how close the league table is.
Rafiq also showed his prowess. He has got a first-class hundred and I think he made that on debut and I also remember playing a game at Worcester around 2008 and he got a hundred there, but probably never kicked on from that.
It is his way to be aggressive and the situation suited him and probably the best thing to do was attack and that is what he did and it came off.
The bowlers finished it off and it was pleasing to see how ruthless we were. I have previously spoken in this column about missed opportunities in games and not being able to clean the tail up. But our bowlers were outstanding throughout and bowled the right lines and lengths which you need to do at Scarborough.
To be fair, the ‘blotter’ that came from Headingley did its job on the ground. I think it set off a few days ago and it was really slow on the A64, but we managed to get it to Scarborough!
Obviously, it was frustrating to miss out with a back injury. It happened last Saturday when I was in the gym in the morning and just twinged it when I was squatting. I was okay, but then I came and had a bit of treatment from the physio and he treated to loosen it off and it actually made it worse and it locked up and I couldn’t move on Monday.
I had a fitness test on Tuesday morning. I probably could have got through the game if it was just about batting, but I couldn’t have really moved in the field and would have been letting the lads down if I had tried to get through. It has improved a lot since and had we started the game yesterday, then I would have been good to go, really. But unless there is a blip over the weekend, I will be ready for the game at Hampshire next week.
There was at least good news with David Willey’s injury. Looking at it on Saturday night after the Twenty20, I thought he had bust his hand with the size of it and everything. It added up to him breaking his hand and being out for the rest of the season.
It is added bonus that he isn’t and fingers crossed that we can get him back to tomorrow’s semi-final. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/andrew-gale-outstanding-display-against-notts-left-me-as-proud-as-punch-1-8091926 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/ab54517ad1027cf3275c2187c66e0be71758c65d57366e77d233c92bf6094f84.json |
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"Daniel Gregory",
"Daniel.Gregory Jpress.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:25 | null | 2016-08-26T10:00:00 | Staithes will retain their Premier Division title if they can avoid a heavy defeat away at rivals Staxton on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fbeckett-league-fixtures-staithes-aiming-to-wrap-up-title-at-rivals-staxton-1-8088771.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8088770.1472132704!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Beckett League Fixtures: Staithes aiming to wrap up title at rivals Staxton | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Staithes will retain their Premier Division title if they can avoid a heavy defeat away at rivals Staxton on Saturday.
Staithes lead the way with 335 points from Staxton on 306, with Seamer way back in third on 247 points.
Cloughton host Staxton 2nds in Division One, with Staxton needing a hugely one-sided victory to jump above their hosts and win promotion to the top-flight.
Cayton 2nds need to pick up points at Brompton to be in with a chance of leaping above Wold Newton, who are at Wykeham, and avoid the drop.
In Division Two, Bridlington 2nds will wrap up the title with victory against Sewerby 2nds, who could still be relegated if Scarborough 2nds beat Scalby 2nds.
Great Habton and Fylingdales are separated by 10 points and both could still get promoted, Habton are in the driving seat and they travel to already relegated Forge Valley 2nds, while Fylingdales travel to Ravenscar.
Seamer 2nds will join champions Kirkbymoorside in winning promotion from Division Three if they beat Flixton 3rds, but third-placed Wykeham 2nds are only four points behind and play away at Flamborough.
At the other end of the table, Muston need to beat Ryedale at home to try and jump above Nawton Grange 2nds and stay up, while Grange are away at Heslerton 2nds.
Lockton will look to turn around their nine-point deficit to third-bottom Wold Newton 2nds and jump above their opponent to avoid the drop in Division Four, while in Division Five, Forge Valley 3rds hold an 11-point advantage over closest rivals Ravenscar 2nds, who have finished their season, and a 13-point gap over third-placed Wykeham 3rds, who play at rock-bottom Scalby 3rds, so they'll want to get over the line with a win against Muston 2nds.
Saturday’s Readers Scarborough Beckett League fixtures
Premier Division (1:30pm)
Cayton v Ebberston
Flixton 2nds v Seamer
Mulgrave v Heslerton
Nawton Grange v Forge Valley
Scalby v Filey
Staxton v Staithes
Division 1 (1:30pm)
Brompton v Cayton 2nds
Cloughton v Staxton 2nds
Settrington v Grindale
Sherburn v Thornton Dale
Wykeham v Wold Newton
Division 2 (1:30pm)
Bridlington 2nds v Sewerby 2nds
Ebberston 2nds v Ganton
Forge Valley 2nds v Great Habton
Ravenscar v Fylingdales
Scarborough 3rds v Scalby 2nds
Division 3 (1:30pm)
Flamborough v Wykeham 2nds
Heslerton 2nds v Nawton Grange
Muston v Ryedale
Seamer 2nds v Flixton 3rds
Kirkbymoorside – No Game
Division 4 (2pm)
Filey 2nds v Cayton 3rds
Hospitals/Rugby v Cloughton 2nds
Snainton v Sherburn 2nds
Wold Newton 2nds v Lockton
Division 5 (2pm)
Forge Valley 3rds v Muston 2nds
Ganton 2nds v Valley Bar Nomads
Scalby 3rds v Wykeham 3rds
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"Ed.White Jpress.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:09 | null | 2016-08-18T18:23:56 | Yorkshire squeezed into the Royal London One-Day Cup semi-finals by beating Kent by 11 runs in a slow-burning thriller under the Canterbury floodlights – | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fyorkshire-survive-kent-scare-to-set-up-royal-london-semi-final-date-with-surrey-1-8077413.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8077411.1471560134!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire survive Kent scare to set up Royal London semi-final date with Surrey | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Yorkshire squeezed into the Royal London One-Day Cup semi-finals by beating Kent by 11 runs in a slow-burning thriller under the Canterbury floodlights –
David Willey pinned James Tredwell lbw for 17 with the fifth ball of the 48th over to complete a game which had ebbed and flowed to the delight of a near-capacity crowd of almost 6,000.
Adam Lyth top-scored with 88 from 96 balls, hitting a six and eight fours, as Yorkshire reached 256 for 9 from their 50 overs after being asked to bat.
Matt Coles took 3 for 39 from his ten overs for Kent and Charlie Hartley, a 22-year-old seamer playing in only his third List A game, dismissed both Joe Root, for 45, and Jonny Bairstow in his ten-over stint of 2 for 42.
Hartley, coming in at No 10, then almost took Kent home, scoring 15 in a nail-biting ninth wicket stand of 29 in 6.2 overs with Tredwell before being lbw to Adil Rashid’s googly to the last ball of the 47th over as Kent eventually could make just 245 in reply.
Kent initially slipped to 66 for 4 with Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Northeast and Sam Billings all out cheaply, but Darren Stevens and Alex Blake revived them with a fifth wicket stand of 86 in 13 overs.
Kent's Will Gidman celebrates taking the wicket of Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan (PA)
Blake made 50 and Stevens 54 and, when they fell to Willey and Liam Plunkett respectively, it was left to Kent’s lower order to try to get them over the line. Despite their best efforts, they could not quite do it, with Plunkett finishing with 4 for 52 and Rashid bowling some crucial overs at the death.
Blake played brilliantly for 50 from 38 balls, hitting off spinner Azeem Rafiq on to the roof of the Underwood and Knott Stand for six and also including seven fours in a counter-attacking knock that shook Yorkshire’s international-class bowling attack.
Willey, however, cleverly decided to test the 27-year-old with a succession of short balls, one of which hit Blake a nasty blow on the chin, and won the duel when the left-hander flapped at another bouncer and edged through to the keeper.
Stevens, in his benefit year, also batted with great spirit in his 500th match for Kent in all formats – and 742nd in senior cricket overall – but the home challenge faded when he fell to a magnificent one-handed caught-and-bowled by Plunkett, flinging himself to his left.
Yorkshire's David Willey celebrates taking the wicket of Kent's Alex Blake. Picture: Adam Davy/PA.
Will Gidman managed 19, uppercutting Plunkett for six, before giving the same bowler another return catch and Coles, who briefly raised Kent hopes again with a four and two sixes smeared over the legside ropes off Rafiq, was stumped by Bairstow off Adil Rashid’s googly for a quickfire 22.
Willey had earlier pinned Bell-Drummond leg-before for 2 with the last ball of the second over, an inswinging yorker that hit the batsman on the boot, and Kent lost two more top order wickets in successive overs when Northeast chipped Plunkett to short mid wicket on 23 and Billings was beaten by a Steven Patterson off-cutter and lbw for one to his fourth ball.
At least Northeast had helped Joe Denly to add 50 in 9.4 overs for the second wicket, swinging Tim Bresnan’s medium pace into the adjoining building site for six in the process, while Denly drove Patterson for a maximum over long on and had also hit four fours in a 45-ball 31 when he top-edged an attempted swivel-pull at Plunkett and skied to mid on.
Lyth sprang from the traps in the early overs, thumping Mitch Claydon through the covers for four and then hammering a length ball straight for six. Alex Lees, his opening partner, also lofted Claydon for four but, from the next ball, he pulled to deep square leg to depart for 7 and leave Yorkshire 27 for 1 after five overs.
Root then joined Lyth in a stand of 90 in 18 overs that oozed quality, but just when it seemed the England No 3 was moving up the gears he was gone, for 45 from 55 balls with only three fours, brilliantly held on the deep mid wicket ropes by Blake who sprinted to his left and leapt to hold a flat pull and give Hartley the first success of a day to remember.
Bairstow, after one sublime push-drive for four wide of mid on off Hartley, then fell for 7 as he mis-hit to Bell-Drummond at a deepish mid on to give the young seamer his second high-profile scalp.
redwell bowled a typically steady ten-over stint of off spin, though without success, and the return of Coles for the 34th over brought immediate reward when left-hander Lyth was beaten by a fine ball angled across him down the slope which he thin-edged to keeper Billings.
Bresnan and Willey were then removed in the same over, the 39th, by Will Gidman as Kent – who had bowled with discipline and fielded like tigers – began to sense Yorkshire’s unease and turn the screw.
Bresnan, having laboured to 10, scooped tamely to short extra cover and Willey flicked at a legside delivery and was smartly caught by Billings, moving to his right.
Hartley returned to finish his 10-over allocation, almost having Plunkett caught and bowled and then hitting the England one-day international on the grille of his helmet as he tried to pull a short ball that stuck in the pitch. Gidman, meanwhile, beat Ballance with successive deliveries that seamed away from him.
It was no surprise when Plunkett, who could not get going, skied Coles to Northeast at extra cover for 16 from 21 balls, leaving Ballance and Rashid to collect what runs they could from the closing overs.
Ballance, having struggled to 37 from 55 balls, was run out when Rashid turned down a third run and he could not get back to the bowler’s end and Coles pegged back Rafiq’s off stump for 1 to take his competition wicket tally to 24 at 17.41 runs apiece.
A straight four and pulled six by Rashid off Claydon in the final over took Yorkshire beyond 250 but they had looked certain to total nearer 300 when Lyth and Root were together. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-survive-kent-scare-to-set-up-royal-london-semi-final-date-with-surrey-1-8077413 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/981ac787973e31a123109bccf5c318e026cda535c5581c5ade898543d5709ca0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:34 | null | 2016-08-20T11:00:50 | Companies that manufactured parachutes, life jackets and dinghies were responsible for saving the lives of thousands of Aircrew and Navy personnel during World War Two. Servicemen who were saved by them could then potentially be eligible to join two exclusive clubs – the Caterpillar Club and the Goldfish Club. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fexhibit-of-the-week-eden-camp-museum-malton-goldfish-and-caterpillar-club-artefacts-1-8069448.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8069447.1471255816!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Exhibit of the Week: Eden Camp Museum, Malton: Goldfish and Caterpillar Club artefacts | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Companies that manufactured parachutes, life jackets and dinghies were responsible for saving the lives of thousands of Aircrew and Navy personnel during World War Two. Servicemen who were saved by them could then potentially be eligible to join two exclusive clubs – the Caterpillar Club and the Goldfish Club.
The Caterpillar Club was founded by Leslie Irvin of the Irvin Airchute Co., in 1922, after the parachutes he designed saved the lives of two stricken airmen at McCook Field in Ohio. From then on, all people whose lives were saved by parachute after bailing from disabled aircraft were eligible to become members. The motto of the club – “life depends on a silken thread” – was more relevant than ever during World War Two, in which air warfare played a significant role.
The huge number of bail outs meant that the club’s worldwide membership increased dramatically from 4,000 to 34,000 between 1939 and 1945, which included an estimated 13,000 RAF personnel who applied for club membership from Prisoner of War camps, having parachuted successfully from damaged aircraft over enemy territory. Potential members were required to provide evidence of the incident to the parachute manufacturer, and once approved, were issued with a club membership card and a caterpillar pin badge.
Since their invention, it is estimated that Irvin parachutes have saved approximately 100,000 lives. During and after the war period other parachute manufacturers were inspired to issue their own caterpillar pins and plaques. The name of the club refers to the silk threads used to make original parachutes, and that the caterpillar is symbolic of the silk worm, which uses a silk thread when it descends to the ground.
The Goldfish Club was created for servicemen whose lives had been saved by a life jacket or dinghy after having to bail out over the sea. It was formed in 1942 by Charles Robertson, the Chief Draftsman of PB Cow & Co., a rubber and plastic engineering company which developed and produced Mae West life jackets and rubber dinghies.
After conducting research on the company’s products and meeting many men who gratefully owed their lives to the equipment, Robertson had the idea of establishing a club for those who had survived a successful wartime ditching, so that members could meet and exchange experiences. PB Cow financially backed the club, and it was named the Goldfish Club; ‘Gold’ for the value of life, and ‘Fish’ for the sea. Waterproof membership cards were issued, along with a winged goldfish pin badge.
News of the club rapidly spread and membership requests came in from Allied Aircrew and Navy personnel of all nationalities. RAF Intelligence often ran checks on applications, to make sure that no official secrets were revealed in the ditching reports. Uniform regulations meant that the badges could not be worn as part of the uniform, so they were worn on life jackets and under the pockets of battle dress. Posthumous membership was granted to those who had survived a ditching but had died later. Similarly to the Caterpillar Club, Goldfish Club membership was applied for by Prisoners of War still in the hands of the enemy, and their membership cards and badges were issued to their families until their return. By the end of the war the Goldfish Club had over 9,000 members.
Both the Goldfish Club and the Caterpillar Club are still in existence today, and still accept eligible members from across the world. An active branch of the Caterpillar Club has its annual meeting in Blackpool, with approximately 70 members. The Goldfish Club continues to meet annually and currently has a worldwide membership of 500, with the aim to “...keep alive the spirit of comradeship arising from mutual experience of members surviving coming down in the drink’’.
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Friday 26 August
PUBS
THE PRINCE OF WALES, SCARBOROUGH: Nik Nak Karaoke.
THE GEORGE HOTEL, WHITBY: DJ Leo Thai in The Underground til 2am.
TOW BAR, CAYTON: Karaoke
THE MAYFIELD, SEAMER: Snatch, 9pm.
INDIGO ALLEY, SCARBOROUGH: Acoustic Sets (Ross Dransfield), 9.15pm.
BOARD INN, WHITBY: Folk Week.
THE IVANHOE, SCARBOROUGH: Scarborough legend, Danny Wilde, 9pm.
THEATRE
SPA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Movies Meets the Musicals, 8pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The Karaoke Theatre Company proudly presented by the Stephen Joseph Theatre in association with Alan Ayckbourn, 7.30pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Vicky Ireland. Performances in the McCarthy at 11am, 2.15pm and 6.45pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Consuming Passions written by Alan Ayckbourn. Performances to take place at lunchtimes in the Bistro 12pm-1pm.
YMCA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The Cloughton Rat Pack featuring King Willy’s Big Band, proceeds to local charities, 7.30pm.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL: Sherlock Holmes - The House of the Baskervilles, 2.30pm and 7pm.
ESK VALLEY THEATRE, GLAISDALE: Educating Rita by Willy Russell, 7.30pm.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, YORK: Rent, 7.30pm.
EVENTS
WHITBY PAVILION: Whitby Folk Week
PEASHOLM PARK, SCARBOROUGH: Legendary Scarborough Spa Orchestra performs a stunning outdoor firework concert. Tickets are available from The Spa Box Office 01723 821888.
MUSIC
SCARBOROUGH SPA: Coffee Dances with Howard Beaumont, starts 10.30am ends 12.30pm.
Saturday 27 August
PUBS
BONHOMMES BAR, FILEY: Family quiz and Play Your Cards Right.
THE GEORGE HOTEL, WHITBY: Dance floor with DJ Leo Thai 10pm-2am.
THE TOW BAR, CAYTON: Domino ( fun day in the garden, loads of races fun and games bouncy castle barbeque, bungee run comp lots more).
INDIGO ALLEY, SCARBOROUGH: Nowhere Now (4 piece popular covers), 9.15pm.
BUCCANEER, FILEY: Sammi Lee.
RAILWAYMEN’S CLUB, SCARBOROUGH. Wayne.
BOARD INN, WHITBY: No Regrets.
THE IVANHOE, SCARBOROUGH: The Soul Bros - Blues Brothers tribute, 9pm.
THE FLEECE INN, RILLINGTON: 6pm Gourmet barbecue picnic in the garden, 8.30pm Classic 60s, 70s and country music. Both in aid of Parkinsons UK.
THE NELSON, SCARBOROUGH: Lakeside Soul Club, 8.30pm to midnight.
CELLARS BAR, SCARBOROUGH: Mick Wheeler’s Bop Street band, 9pm.
THEATRE
SPA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Movies Meets the Musicals, 8pm.
SCARBOROUGH SPA GRAND HALL: Showaddywaddy, 7.30pm.
SPA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Captain Cracker and the hunt for hidden treasure, 2pm.
WHITBY PAVILION THEATRE: Beatles for Sale, 7.30pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The Karaoke Theatre Company proudly presented by the Stephen Joseph Theatre in association with Alan Ayckbourn, 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The World Goes Round, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, performances in the Round at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Vicky Ireland. Performances in the McCarthy at 11am, 2.15pm and 6.45pm.
YMCA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Rowlies Academy of Dance present Musical Mashup, 7.30pm.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL: Sherlock Holmes - The House of the Baskervilles, 2.30pm and 7pm.
ESK VALLEY THEATRE, GLAISDALE: Educating Rita by Willy Russell, 7.30pm.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, YORK: Rent, 7.30pm.
MUSIC
SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH: Organ concert with Richard Heal plus Seamer singing for fun choir, 7.30pm.
THE EARTHBEAT CENTRE, SALTBURN: Saltburn Blues Club present singer songwriter Michael Chapman with support from Jilly Riley, 7.30pm.
EVENT
HARBOURSIDE, SCARBOROUGH: Haunted Walks Scarborough, lower town tour, 8pm. Walks depart from opposite the Harbour Bar. Telephone 01904 654836/07906 164972.
Sunday 28 August
PUBS
THE PRINCE OF WALES,SCARBOROUGH: Nik Nak Karaoke.
THE MAYFIELD, SEAMER: Quiz Night with Barry Robinson, 7pm.
THE TOW BAR, CAYTON: Race Night.
YE OLDE FORGE VALLEY INN, WEST AYTON: Forgefest 2016 - charity, family fun and music festival, 12pm until late.
HOLE IN THE WALL, SCARBOROUGH: Mick Gale - 60s/70s, 3pm.
THE IVANHOE, SCARBOROUGH: Stereo Jacks, 8pm.
THEATRE
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The World Goes Round, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, performances in the Round at 3pm.
MUSIC
SUNCOURT, SCARBOROUGH SPA: Morning concert with Spa Orchestra, 11am.
SUNCOURT, SCARBOROUGH SPA: Afternoon concert with Spa Orchestra, 2.30pm
SPA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Elvis - On world tour with Tony Skingle, 7.30pm.
Monday 29 August
PUBS
THE TOW BAR, CAYTON: Gem n Nikki.
THEATRE
SPA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The Billy Pearce Laughter Show 2016, 8pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The Karaoke Theatre Company proudly presented by the Stephen Joseph Theatre in association with Alan Ayckbourn, 7.30pm.
YMCA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Styletrax Productions present Aladdin, 2pm.
ESK VALLEY THEATRE, GLAISDALE: Educating Rita by Willy Russell, 7.30pm.
MUSIC
SUNCOURT, SCARBOROUGH SPA: Teddy Bears’ Picnic with Spa Orchestra, 11am.
GRAND HALL, SCARBOROUGH SPA: Evening concert with Spa Orchestra, 7.45pm
SPA, SCARBOROUGH: Elvis - On world tour with Tony Skingle, 7.30pm.
SOUTH CLIFF METHODIST CHURCH, SCARBOROUGH: Summer concert - Bridlington Beat, 7.45pm.
FARRER’S BAR AND BRASSERIE, SCARBOROUGH SPA: The Monday menu with music, Julie Edwards and Kevin Dearden, 6.30pm.
EXHIBITIONS CURRENTLY SHOWING AROUND THE REGION
INSPIRED BY … GALLERY, MOORS CENTRE, DANBY: . Exhibition All Around Us. Wildlife artist Coral Rose captures the energy and beauty of rural life. Working predominately in pastel, and focussing on detail and light, she portrays traditional subjects in a recognisable contemporary style. Runs until 4 September. Open 10am to 5pm daily, (9.30am-5pm in August).
HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE: Ryedale Festival Exhibition, Charlotte Timm and friends, papercuts, runs until 2 September. Open daily.
NUNNINGTON HALL, HELMSLEY: Exhibition of some very special illustrations of the famous dancing white mouse, Angelina Ballerina. Runs until 4 September. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am-5pm and Mondays during school holidays.
THE GALLERY, STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Jean Hobson exhibition of Sea to City colourful images of Scarborough and Manchester, runs to 3 September. Free entry, open 10am-6pm (except during showtimes); Colour Landscapes - interpretations of the North Yorkshire landscape, 7 September-8 October.
WOODEND, SCARBOROUGH: Summer Open Show - Moors and Coast, runs to 30 September. Open 9am-5pm weekdays, 10am-4pm Saturdays.
SCARBOROUGH MARITIME HERITAGE CENTRE: Scarborough's story, August to September, 11am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
GREJCZIK GALLERY, HANOVER ROAD, SCARBOROUGH: First anniversary exhibition. Stars Come to Scarborough - Light - Astronomy inspired art by Tina Mammoser at Grejczik Gallery. Exhibition continues through 28 August. Open 12-5pm Thursday to Saturday.
ST JAMES’ ART CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH: Exhibition - Threads of our lives is the latest display of textile work by Christine Heath. Runs from 1 September to 11 September. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 2pm-4pm.
PICTURESQUE GALLERY, ST JOHN’S ROAD, SCARBOROUGH: Exhibition of art from local artist Dav White, runs until 2 September, open 9.30am until 5.30pm Mon Sat. Free entry.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL: Jorvik Life and Death, a special exhibition which showcases the lasting impact of the Vikings. Located on the site of the medieval St Leonard’s Hospital, now home to the newly-refurbished York Theatre Royal, the exhibition explores the practices of those involved in providing care and remedies in the Viking period and the years that followed. Exhibition visitors can even try their hand at uroscopy, a popular medieval practise of diagnosing illnesses and ailments by examining the colour of urine! Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
NATIONAL TRUST VISITOR CENTRE, OLD COASTGUARD STATION, ROBIN HOOD’S BAY: An exhibition of watercolours, drawings and prints of this famous part of the Yorkshire Coast by Tony Clegg. Runs from Saturday 27 August to Saturday 3 September. Free entry.
PANNETT ART GALLERY, WHITBY: The artwork of BTEC and A-level Art students of Caedmon College, Whitby is currently on display. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9.30am-4.30pm.
CAPTAIN COOK MUSEUM, WHITBY: Wives and Sweethearts - the sailors farewell exhibition. Behind every ship sent exploring to the Pacific were all the wives and sweethearts left ashore. Runs until November 6. Open daily, 9.45am-5pm.
GUISBOROUGH MUSEUM, WESTGATE: Full of fascinating object and photos of past time. New exhibitions - railway - toys - flower artistry - children’s quiz, free entry. Open Thursday and Saturday 10am-4pm until end of October.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:01:35 | null | 2016-08-19T17:00:29 | ONE man who deserves plenty of credit for Yorkshire’s progress to Finals Day is Alex Lees. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Ft20-finals-day-adam-lyth-s-knock-the-spark-for-yorkshire-s-white-ball-momentum-alex-lees-1-8078722.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8078721.1471684015!/image/image.jpg | en | null | T20 Finals Day: Adam Lyth’s knock the spark for Yorkshire’s white-ball momentum - Alex Lees | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | ONE man who deserves plenty of credit for Yorkshire’s progress to Finals Day is Alex Lees.
The 23-year-old opening batsman, who took over the leadership of Yorkshire’s one-day sides last December, has helped mastermind a stunning turnaround in form which sees Yorkshire as favourites with most bookmakers to lift the trophy.
As a young and inexperienced captain, Lees must have felt the pressure of Yorkshire’s poor start to the tournament more than most.
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But he has shown great character and maturity to help get their campaign back on track, and he said he is relishing the chance to lead them out at Edgbaston today.
“Definitely. It’s always an honour to represent the White Rose, so the opportunity to lead the side in a Finals Day is massive,” said Lees, who is Yorkshire’s youngest full-time limited overs captain having taken over the role from Championship leader Andrew Gale.
“I’ve not been to a Finals Day as a player before, but I have watched a few on television.
“The atmosphere is always electric, and I can’t wait to get out there and, hopefully, we can play some good cricket and entertain the crowd.”
Yorkshire go into today’s event with confidence high after seven wins in their last eight T20 games.
Lees attributes the transformation to the players discovering a sense of belief.
“We were obviously disappointed with the early-season results, but we never felt that we were far away from playing some very good cricket,” said Lees.
“I think the turning point in our white-ball cricket this season was Lythy’s (Adam Lyth) knock against Northants at Scarborough (in the Royal London Cup).
“He played with real freedom that day, and that has given the rest of the squad confidence to go out and express themselves in both competitions.
“We’ve got a lot of talented players, and everyone understands their roles and we’ve backed ourselves and taken a very positive approach, looking to put as much pressure as possible on the opposition.
“Hopefully, we can take take approach into the semi-final against Durham.”
Lees is expecting a tough test against a Durham team boosted by the return of England’s Ben Stokes. But he believes that his own side have more than enough firepower to beat them.
“Durham are a very good side with some very experienced players who know their games inside out,” said Lees.
“We will have to play very well to defeat them and to progress to the final, but we know that we have the players on the day to do just that.
“We’ve been playing some great T20 cricket at just the right time, and I’m confident in the strength of our team. Everyone’s been contributing, and it’s a proper team effort to get to this stage.”
No-one has contributed more than Lees, who is Yorkshire’s leading run-scorer in the tournament with 272 at 22.66.
He is just ahead of David Willey, who has hit 269 runs at 29.88, while Lyth, Jack Leaning and Kane Williamson have also scored more than 200 runs for the county in this year’s competition, with Williamson having featured briefly as an overseas player before rejoining New Zealand for international action.
Tim Bresnan leads Yorkshire’s wicket-taking list with 20 at 16.20, with spinners Adil Rashid (14 at 18.85) and Azeem Rafiq (13 at 18.69) coming next on the chart.
“I feel like I’ve been hitting the ball nicely all season,” said Lees, who made 85 and 114 not out in the draw against Lancashire in the County Championship at Old Trafford last week.
“It was nice to get some runs in the Roses game, and, hopefully, I can take that form into the semi-final.” | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/t20-finals-day-adam-lyth-s-knock-the-spark-for-yorkshire-s-white-ball-momentum-alex-lees-1-8078722 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/db5d1175638b32f3d61039617ec4591b046e00523a18084e9fc17b8412d49919.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:46 | null | 2016-08-18T12:22:18 | Students around Yorkshire have been eagerly awaiting the results of their A-levels, which they found out this morning. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fa-level-students-pick-up-results-today-1-8076200.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8076199.1471519904!/image/image.jpg | en | null | A-level students pick up results today | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Students around Yorkshire have been eagerly awaiting the results of their A-levels, which they found out this morning.
Latest results are as follows.
Malton School
A = *
A* = **
A Abrahams geog*, gov and polits* hist, gen studs;J Anderson hist*, boil*, chem*, gen studs;
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Lady Lumley’s School, Pickering
M Abbott (3+2AS), J Appleby (3+1AS), A Baker (3+2AS), M Bedford (2+2AS), J Bell (3+1AS), L Boak (3+2AS), K Bowes (3+2AS), G Brooke-Hudson (4+1AS), D Burton (3+2AS), P Butler (3), S Carter (2+2AS), I Coates (1+1AS), R Collier (3), S Cook (3+2AS), J Coundon (3+2AS), R Cousins (3+2AS), H Dale (4+1AS), J Davies (1+1AS), W Davies (3+2AS), C Davis (3+2AS), J Dawson (3+1AS), K Dickinson (3+2AS), L Dixon (2+3AS), S Duffy (3+2AS), J Eddon (3+1AS), T Eves (3+1AS), G Fandaoutsaki (2), O Fearn (3+2AS), F Feather (3+1AS), C Ford (3+2AS), M Gibson (3), H Grant (3+2AS), R Grewer (3+2AS), E Griffin (3+2AS), R Hainsworth (3+2AS), W Harland (3+2AS), D Harper (2AS), J Hutchinson (3+2AS), K Hutchinson (3+2AS), L Hutchinson (3+2AS), M Knowles (3+1AS), D Lack (3+2AS), G Lancaster (3), T Link (3+1AS), A Long (3), J Lord (3+2AS), O Major (2+1AS), R Makinson (3+1AS), R Milner (3+1AS), A Mitchell (3), E Moloney (3+1AS), S O’Brien (3+2AS), G O’Connor (3+3AS), D Peace (3+1AS), V Peirson (3+2AS), T Ratcliffe (1+2AS), J Read (3+2AS), H Richardson (3+1AS), K Richmond (3+1AS), R Riley (3), B Rose (3+2AS), L Rose (2+1AS), A Salt (1+4AS), E Sellars (3+2AS), J Simpson (4), G Skelton (2+2AS), E Symes-Turnbull (4+1AS), C Tarry (3+2AS), W Taylor (2+2AS), L Thwaites (1+2AS), M Tiffany (3), R Todd (3+1AS), I Turnbull (3+3AS), J Ward (3+1AS), L Warwick (3+2AS), S Watkinson (3), N Weldon – Bee (2+1AS), J Whitmore (3+2AS), S Wilbor (3), W Wrench (3+2AS)
Norton College - year 13
B Armstrong (5), S Atkinson (5), R Bailey (4), A Barratt (4), C Barratt (3), J Barrett (4), L Bates (4) , L Batty (4) , R Bell (3) , E Boxall (4), E Boyes (4), J Brady (4), M Brigham (3), F Burrows (3), E Charters (4), D Cheng (4), L Clifford (4), K Clive (3), K Cook (3), X Cordingley (3), A Corner (2), P Cotton (3), S Cragg (3), N Daffern (3), L Dawson (4), A Dews (4), G Fisher (4), L Hart (4), J Hawes (4), A Hubery (4), C Johnson (5), W Jones (4), J Kirk (4), T Koeppen (2), S Magowan (3), G Milner (4), R Milner (4), S Mort (5), A Peel (4), E Piercy (6), E Risi (3), W Rose (2), J Sawdon (4), H Scull (3), J Simpson (3), M Simpson (4), H Smith (4), K Stellings (5), B Swaine (3), B Tenge (4), J Towse (3), J Vasconcelos (4), D Walker (4), E Walker (3), J Ward (3), L Watts (3), J Wood (3), P Young (4),
Year 12 - R Bailey (1), P Bowes (2), J Boyd (1), N Chapman (2), B Coatsworth (2), S Craggs (2), E Cullis (2), E Cunnison (1), C Davies (2), A Drabble (1), D Ella (1), E Firth (3), K Gill (2), C Gray (2), B Gregory (1),
S Harper (2), J Ireland (2), L Jack (1), A Jeffery (1), T Koppen (1), N Lock (1), B Mooring (2), O Parkinson (3), O Rimmer (1), R Scholefield (2), S Secker (1), J Sellers (1), K Shepherd (3), E Stubbings (2), O Teare (1), H Turner (2), A Warren (2), E Welford (3), K Windress (1), M Wojciechowska (3).
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] | 2016-08-28T10:49:22 | null | 2016-08-28T11:00:59 | We frequently lament the neglected state of public footpaths and bridleways. Many are completely overgrown with nettles and brambles; ploughed over by farmers; diverted by reversal or removal of signs, and stiles rotting or unstable. The reason? You’ve guessed – lack of funds! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fcountry-diary-reaping-the-rewards-from-hedgerows-1-8081733.json | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/country-diary-reaping-the-rewards-from-hedgerows-1-8081733 | en | null | Country diary: Reaping the rewards from hedgerows | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | We frequently lament the neglected state of public footpaths and bridleways. Many are completely overgrown with nettles and brambles; ploughed over by farmers; diverted by reversal or removal of signs, and stiles rotting or unstable. The reason? You’ve guessed – lack of funds!
Blackberries are late ripening this year. On August 13 we found just sufficient to enhance an apple pie. Delicious! A local wild hedgerow contained several raspberry canes bearing a few berries to nibble along the way. Large hazel nuts adorned several shrubs easily recognised by their zig-zag twigs covered with reddish brown hairs. The toothed, rounded leaves end in a small point. The nut itself has a leafy husk, but will not ripen until late autumn.
Meanwhile, there’s no mistaking the slender rowan tree with steeply rising branches. Its flat-topped clusters of cream-coloured flowers have ripened to scarlet berries by August. They look good enough to eat, but certainly not raw. We must try a recipe for cooking them, they look so tempting!
The mason wasp, inhabiting a corner of our greenhouse, has been working very hard all week. When I previously mentioned its activities, the cylindrical nest was 11.5cm from the ground, and the nest itself 4cm long. Having constructed both above and below the nest, it’s now 9.5cm from the ground, and 8cm in length! It seems to collect sand or soil particles to mix with water we’ve seen it visiting our bird bath close by. A remarkable feat of engineering for a solitary wasp. It has just pollinatedthe cucumber flowers.
Scarborough’s Castle Hill cliffs alongside the Marine Drive are plastered with ‘guano’ – the dried excrement of fish-eating sea birds. (It makes a grand fertiliser.)
At any great seabird colony, kittiwakes are the most numerous. Nesting precariously on narrow cliff ledges, they noisily proclaim their name, “kitti-way-ake”, with clamourous calls. They are real birds of the sea and fish out at sea most of the year, only nesting near at hand in spring. Looking to the future, we observed they’d nested on the Futurist as well as the Spa Bridge and harbour lamp posts!
Soon – silence will reign, as already many have completed nesting duties and headed to northern fishing grounds.
Visiting Scar and Castlebeck Woods just north of Castlebeck Farm, Harwood Dale, we hoped to re-discover the Bog Pimpernel. Having waded through tall, shoulder-high bracken we reached the bridge spanning the beck. Many wild flowers were recorded, such as tormentil, eyebright, harebell, heather, fleabane, and water mint etc, but the pimpernel site had vanished, alas.
A memorable seat to Shaun Teasdale, 51 years, 2012 was inscribed:
“Come sit with me, enjoy the view,
Don’t be sad, I’m here with you.”
l Mind the midges don’t bite!
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Moved from its usual slot on a Sunday, the fundraising memorial match will yet again see Mick Walmsley’s Plaxtons XI lock horns with Chris Allen’s team at Flixton Cricket Club.
Gary Jones
The game gets under way at 6pm, while there will be a BBQ on the go during the game and the bar will be open.
Jones, who was a hugely popular cricketer in the local leagues with Flixton among others and with Scarborough CC, tragically passed away from a heart valve infection which caused bronchial pneumonia in 2009.
Money raised from the raffle held on the night will be split between Scarborough Mencap and the Wilf Ward Family Trust.
Further information on the game is available from Baz Jones on 07887 657595, all are welcome on the day.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:08 | null | 2016-08-20T22:36:21 | Cloughton took a step closer to promotion to the Readers Beckett League Premier Division with a 12-run win at champions Settrington. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fbeckett-league-luntley-ton-lifts-cloughton-premier-promotion-bid-1-8080370.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8080369.1471729079!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BECKETT LEAGUE: Luntley ton lifts Cloughton premier promotion bid | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Cloughton took a step closer to promotion to the Readers Beckett League Premier Division with a 12-run win at champions Settrington.
A stunning unbeaten century from Ben Luntley laid the foundations for Cloughton's 188-6 in their rain-reduced 40 overs, the in-form batsman striking a brilliant 114 not out, Jack Hakings weighing in with 38, while Eddie Rounthwaite snapped up 4-43 from his 11 overs.
George Rounthwaite then smacked 46, but top bowling from Gary Jordan (4-47) saw Settrington all out for 176 with eight balls remaining.
Grindale's relegation was confirmed by their six-wicket loss at hme to Brompton, Ross Triffit the star man for the visitors, taking 6-34 to skittle the strugglers for just 74.
Triffit (21) and Karl Theobald (24) then made sure of the 18-point win.
Wykeham cruised to an eight-wicket win at Thornton Dale, Gareth Barnard bagging 4-13 as the hosts slipped to 115 despite a gritty 41 from Dave Scott.
In-form James Bryant then smashed 68 to wrap up the comfortable win.
The game between hosts Wold Newton and Sherburn was evenly-balanced when the heavens opened to halt play with the home side on 76-2 chasing Sherburn's 169 all out, in which Ben Simpson scored a cracking 70.
Cayton 2nds boosted their chances of beating the drop as they moved within two points of third-from-bottom Wold Newton thanks to a stunning eight-wicket win at Staxton 2nds, also placing a massive dent in the latter's promotion hopes.
A swift 52 not out looked to have steered Staxton to an impressive 172-7, but fine batting from Cayton captain Simon Glave and Dave Walker, who hit 83 not out and 63 not out respectively, saw the visitors to a vital victory.
Staithes continued their march to the Premier Division title with a 14th successive win, easing past visitors Filey by 60 runs.
The hosts made it to 221-6 in a match reduced to 37 overs a side due the wet weather, Simon Bowes hammered 57 Chris Morrison struck 48 and Richard Hegarty 47 as the leaders reigned supreme.
David Brannan's 68 gave Filey hope but three wickets from Morrison and 4-41 from Tom Steyert saw the Clarence Drive side dismissed for 161.
Staithes head to second-placed Staxton next weekend knowing a win will secure their third title with a week to spare.
Staxton were made to work hard for their seven-run win at relegation-battling Ebberston.
Left-handed batsman Dave Morris led the way for the visitors with a fine 78 in his side's 188-8, Reece Milner taking 3-34 for the hosts.
Ebberston's Ben Lockey (54) and Eddie Craggs (37) gave Ebberston a fighting chance but 4-33 from off-spinner Linden Gray pegged the hosts back to 181-0 and they remain in the relegation zone.
Gregg Chadwick smashed an excellent 108 as Seamer thrashed visitors Scalby by 131 runs.
Anthony Jenkinson added 50 and Craig Baker 43 as the hosts amassed 257-5, Connor Carson the top Scalby bowler with 3-47.
A stunning spell of 6-31 from Adam Morris and 3-44 from fellow pace bowler Liam Bennett then saw Scalby skittled for 126.
Flixton 2nds boosted their battle against the drop with a two-wicket win at Forge Valley.
The visitors won the toss and opted to bowl and this seemed a poor choice as opener Tom Brough smacked a rapid 43, Nishadh P Wijesinghe 41 and Joe Bradshaw 25.
Flixton refused to buckle and wickets began to fall with Matt Mason taking a superb 6-43 and Connor Stephenson claiming 4-47 as Valley sank to 170 all out in 35.5 overs.
Ehtesham took 4-37 in Flixton’s reply to keep Valley in touch, but 27 from Stephenson and an unbeaten 34 from skipper Mark Shackley saw his team home with 2.4 overs remaining.
Charlie Allott's magnificent century helped Nawton Grange earn a 104-run win at Heslerton.
The batsman smashed seven sixes and eight fours as he made his way to 103 in their 218-8, Paul Kinghorn and Andy Slaughter bagging three wickets apiece for the hosts.
Paul Bowes, who struck nine forus and a couple of sixes in his 70, was the only batsman to shine as his side sank to 114 in reply in the face of fierce bowling from Nick Thornicroft (3-19) and Nathan Marwood (3-31).
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:27 | null | 2016-08-22T22:30:18 | TWENTY-four hours after announcing that he had been ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan through injury, England yesterday announced that David Willey, the Yorkshire all-rounder, is to rejoin the national squad after all. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fsecond-scan-clears-willey-for-action-as-yorkshire-get-ready-for-notts-1-8083100.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8083098.1471899259!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Second scan clears Willey for action as Yorkshire get ready for Notts | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | TWENTY-four hours after announcing that he had been ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan through injury, England yesterday announced that David Willey, the Yorkshire all-rounder, is to rejoin the national squad after all.
In a statement on Sunday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said that an X-ray to Willey’s left hand, his bowling hand, had “not excluded a significant injury”, casting doubt on his participation for the rest of the season considering that the summer has only a month or so to run.
But a second scan yesterday revealed that there is no fracture to the hand that Willey injured when he was struck by a fierce return drive from Mark Stoneman, the Durham batsman, during NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday.
It is now being suggested that Willey could even feature in the second one-day international at Lord’s on Saturday, with the five-match series starting in Southampton tomorrow.
Jake Ball, the Nottinghamshire seamer who was called up to replace Willey, will stay with the national squad and therefore be unavailable for the County Championship game against Yorkshire at Scarborough, which starts this morning.
Stuart Broad, the England pace bowler, has also been withdrawn from Notts’ squad for the fixture at North Marine Road pending a scan on his left ankle.
Both second-placed Yorkshire and bottom club Notts are depleted due to injuries and international calls as they each look to bounce back from losing in the T20 semi-finals.
Alex Lees, the Yorkshire one-day captain, said that there was no time to dwell on that setback as the county champions seek a win that would significantly strengthen their hopes of a hat-trick of titles.
“We don’t have time to feel sorry for ourselves because there’s some big games coming up in the next five or six weeks, starting with Notts,” said Lees.
“It’s a massive game against a team who have struggled for form this year, and if we can play our brand of cricket, I’m sure that we’ll put pressure on them over the four days.”
Lees said Yorkshire are relishing the chance to get Saturday’s disappointment out of their system.
“The opportunity to get back up and running in a different competition with a win, and so soon after the disappointment of Saturday, is a great incentive,” he said. “We need to show the character that this group has become renowned for in recent years.” | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/second-scan-clears-willey-for-action-as-yorkshire-get-ready-for-notts-1-8083100 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/78b3cb6637f19f98e8aae4e1f5e4716a2594122a1ad74aa4725f07111fb41878.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:53:36 | null | 2016-07-30T00:08:47 | Bon Jovi, Coldplay and U2 tribute bands plus top local acts will play Doncaster Fake Festival at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday, August 6. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fpreview-bon-jovi-coldplay-and-u2-tributes-at-doncaster-fake-festival-1-8042060.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8042056.1469833955!/image/image.jpg | en | null | PREVIEW: Bon Jovi, Coldplay and U2 tributes at Doncaster Fake Festival | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Bon Jovi, Coldplay and U2 tribute bands plus top local acts will play Doncaster Fake Festival at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday, August 6.
A rocking line-up of world-class look and sound-a-likes will be headlined by Bon Jovi Experience, Coldplace and New2.
South Yorkshire's latest young indie blues band Sundance, who play a mix of their own material and crowd pleasing covers by the likes of Oasis and Arctic Monkeys, are one of five local support acts along with Nick Aslam's Rebel City Revival.
Promising to be the hottest ticket in town, festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy a full day and night of live music at the stadium inside a huge big top style marquee - which means it goes ahead whatever the weather,
There will be a variety of food and entertainment stalls in true festival style. Parking is available, but there is no camping at the festival site.
Fake Festival, which is celebrating its tenth year, features professional ‘touring-grade’ tribute bands that look, sound and move like the real rock-stars.
Home grown support bands include Barnsley four-piece Sundance, who recently took Tramlines by storm after featuring on BBC Music Day. They are Harry Walker (vocals/lead guitar), Kyle Grattan (drums), Owen Keane (rhythm guitar) and Jamie Darbyshire (bass).
The band's riffs and swagger belie their young years and they harbour a not-so-quiet confidence that's sure to take them places. Check out and like their Facebook page facebook.com/sundancemusicuk, follow on Twitter @sundancemusicuk and visit their YouTube page - CLICK HERE
Nick Aslam's Rebel City Revival, whose inspirations range from Kiss, David Bowie and Oasis, will perform original music including their debut single Night Train - see www.nickaslam.com, his Facebook page www.facebook.com/NickAslam or follow on Twitter @NikAslam
Doncaster Fake Festival provides a friendly environment that caters for all ages, says Mark Hughesman, of Doncaster Rovers FC, who are hosting the event.
He said: “This year celebrates 10 years of Fake Festivals. It promises to be a fabulous day of live music and we can’t wait to start the party.
"Bring your friends and family, young and old, and catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while. It’s going to be a fun-packed day with the music and bar in the marquee and the entertainments arena just outside with a variety of food stands and games.”
Coldplace
Jez Lee, owner of Fake Festivals, said: “It’s hard to believe that Fake Festivals started out in a small Lincolnshire village 10 years ago and now tours around the UK.
"I can clearly remember the day, and never imagined it would take off like it has. I’m really proud to be able to say we are the UK’s only touring tribute festival, and that we have kept it community-led to, and not sold out to commercial pressures that a lot of festivals experience nowadays.”
DONCASTER FAKE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: Times are an estimate only.
12.30pm Doors open
New2
1.15pm Local support bands
5.45pm New2
7,45pm Coldplace
9.45pm Bon Jovi Experience
BUY TICKETS: Advanced tickets are adult (18-plus) £21, young people (10 to 17 years) £11, family (two adults/two young people} £53, children uo to nine years, free. Buy online at www.fakefestivals.co.uk or from selected retailers listed on the website. You can register, after your purchase, for a discounted ticket to The Big Fake Festival in September.
FREE DRINK: Enter the festival before 2pm on the day and bosses will give you a drink token that can be exchanged for one bar drink or two soft drinks.
Sundance - one of five home-grown bands supporting tribute acts at Doncaster Fake Festival.
FACEBOOK: For Doncaster Fake Festival updates, to invite friends, family and tell everyone you're going, follow and visit the official Facebook page - CLICK HERE.
TWITTER: Follow the dedicated Doncaster Fake Festival Twitter account @fakedoncaster
THE BIG FAKE FESTIVAL: Each Doncaster ticket can be used to redeem a 50 per cent discount on a ticket for The Big Fake Festival 2016, September 2 to 4, 2016 - at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire. The three-day, end-of-season festival features all 20 tribute bands that perform on the Fake Festivals tour.
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We have 10 pairs of tickets to be won to an exclusive advance screening at Vue cinema, Meadowhall, Sheffield, on Tuesday, August 2, at 6.30pm.
Our winners will get to see it more than a week before anyone else - it opens in UK cinemas on August 10.
Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates (15 certificate) is based on real life events when hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find the perfect dates (Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza) for their sister's Hawaiian wedding.
Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves outsmarted and out-partied by the uncontrollable duo.
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The visitors were 17-0 when the heavens opened at Staxton, and the five points apiece meant that Staithes secured the title with a week to spare.
Relegated Mulgrave were 88-5 at home to Heslerton when the elements terminated play, Chris Raine aptly shining for the hosts with an unbeaten 34.
Ebberston were frustrated by the weather as they had reduced Cayton to 14-3 when rain stopped play Frankie Beal bagging 2-4, Ebberston will now need to win at home to Filey in their final game of the season, and hope that third-from-bottom Flixton 2nds slip up at home to Scalby.
Scalby were 67-0 before rain stopped play at Carr Lane against Filey, openers Ryan Labuschagne hitting 40 not out and Joe Hills 26 not out.
Hosts Nawton Grange reached 93-5 before the showers halted the action at home to Forge Valley, Charlie Allott hitting 27 and Charles Tindall grabbing three wickets.
Cloughton confirmed their return to the Premier Division after their game at home to Staxton 2nds also ended in a rain-affected draw, the visitors making 55-4 before rain brought play to a close
Pete Milner capped a cracking season for the hosts, taking 3-23.
The only game completed in this division saw Brompton ease to a seven-wicket home win against Cayton 2nds, who were relegated by this result.
Jes Riley hit 28 and Simon Stubbs 21 as the visitors were limited to 128-8, Kit McCrystal and James Allison taking 3-40 and 3-38 respectively.
Fine knocks from Mark Bruce (57no) and Tom Pateman (47no) wrapped up the win and condemned Cayton to the drop.
Wold Newton escaped the drop after their game at Wykeham was rained off with the visitors in control of proceedings.
A superb 59 from Charles Gray helped Wold Newton post 167-7.
Gray then turned in a fine spell of 4-22 to leave the hosts struggling on 89-5 when rain stopped play, the visitors having earned enough points to stay in the first division.
Champions Settrington were handed the 20 points as visitors Grindale conceded, Sherburn also being handed the points by their scheduled visitors Thornton Dale.
Bridlington 2nds wrapped up the Division Two title despite being robbed of a derby victory at home to Sewerby 2nds by the wet weather.
The visitors posted 144-9 from their 42 overs, P Davies top-scoring with 59 and P Hanson adding 38.
Brid looked nailed on to secure victory in reply after Andy Clay had smacked 61 and Elliott Traves 46 not out as the hosts raced to 119-1 from just 22 overs before rain halted the game.
Great Habton secured promotion as runners-up as they had Forge Valley at 32-2 when rain stopped play, rivals Fylingdales only making 106-6 at Ravenscar before the elements took over.
Mark Estill hit 23 for Dales and Guy Shrimpton was unbeaten on 23, while John Nelson bagged 2-26 before the close of play..
Scarborough 3rds' relegation was confirmed as they only made 40-1 from the nine overs possible in their home game with rivals Scalby 2nds.
Wykeham 2nds won the race to claim the second promotion slot in Division Three with points earned before their match at rivals Flamborough was also scuppered by the inclement weather.
The away side dismissed Flamborough for 106, Andy Dixon and Harry Burton hitting 31 apiece, Steve Day taking a superb 5-14.
Burton's 3-24 had the villagers struggling at 55-4 when rain stopped play, Ian Johnson top-scoring with 26.
Seamer 2nds' hopes of stepping up were dashed when their home game against Flixton 3rds was washed out after only 7.3 overs with the visitors on 20-1.
Ryedale looked set to close in on victory on 88-4 chasing 130 to win at Muston when the weather halted their progress.
Veteran Dave Meer smashed a superb 50 and youngster Max Truelove 29 as the hosts posted 129-9, the Pickering side halted with the game well-poised after 20 overs of their run-chase.
Division Four champions Snainton capped a dominant season with a four-wicket home win against Sherburn 2nds despite an excellent 88 not out from Dan Simpson.
The latter took the away side to 166-9, but Michael Kipling smashed a powerful 68 and Liam Cooper as Snainton wrapped up the win.
Cayton 3rds finished their season with a tense 11-run win at Filey 2nds
The visitors were dismissed for 117, Nick Hodgson hitting 38 for the villagers.
Mike Johnson's 64 not out gave Filey a great chance but top bowling from J Smith (4-20) saw them finish short on 106 all out.
Lockton finished bottom of the table after conceding to Wold Newton 2nds. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/staithes-claim-title-as-rain-wrecks-beckett-league-programme-1-8092802 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/26036c929782429e43c50f2e2c5e5ca4803fc2814799488932e3cde46c9eb01e.json |
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Such concerns must have crossed the minds of the Yorkshire crowd yesterday when the hosts were busy ripping through the Notts’ batting line-up with the ease of piranhas devouring their victims.
But after dismissing Notts for 94 on the stroke of lunch, after they had started day two on 38-2 in reply to their own first-innings 282, Yorkshire chose not to enforce the follow-on despite a lead of 188, thereby ensuring that the game could not be over inside two days, which had seemed eminently plausible.
As owners of local guest houses and hostelries no doubt turned cartwheels of joy, so too did those Yorkshire members who adore it at North Marine Road, with 84 per cent of them having voted in a recent survey conducted by the club to retain two Championship games there from next season.
With Yorkshire having to take one match away from Headingley or Scarborough due to changes to the fixture list, it can be taken as read that the decision will come down in the seaside town’s favour, but that is not to say that many of those Scarborough devotees were not a little baffled as to why Yorkshire – their bowlers fresh and their opponents fragile – opted to increase their lead in glorious sunshine.
It is the modern way, of course, not to enforce, and it is unlikely to make a jot of difference to the result, with Yorkshire set to close the gap to five points on leaders Middlesex with a win here, and Notts looking every inch like relegation material.
Yorkshire followed up with 200-4 in 61 overs in their second innings, Gary Ballance, the captain, scoring an unbeaten 75 to stretch the lead to a lofty 388.
Even with dodgy weather forecast today, Yorkshire’s fourth Championship victory of the season would seem as much of a formality as high and low tide.
Regardless of the question as to whether to enforce, that Yorkshire were even in a position to do so was tribute to a rousing recovery from 51-6 on day one.
Magnificent contributions from Andrew Hodd, Azeem Rafiq and Jack Brooks were mainly responsible for a revival completed by Yorkshire’s four-pronged pace attack of Brooks, Ryan Sidebottom, Tim Bresnan and Steve Patterson, who needed just 25.5 overs on the second morning to winkle out the last eight wickets.
The tone was set – as it so often is – by the venerable Sidebottom, who belied his 38 years with a splendid exhibition of swing bowling from the Peasholm Park end to take 3-5 in 12 balls and reduce Notts to 52-5.
Michael Lumb, the former Yorkshire batsman, was drawn forward and caught behind by one that shaped away; Steven Mullaney was lbw playing across the line; and Samit Patel was caught upper-cutting high to Bresnan at first slip.
Sidebottom would have had a fourth wicket with the score on 59 but Bresnan dropped a low chance at first slip, with Brendan Taylor not then off the mark.
But it was only a temporary setback for a Yorkshire side who made equally light work of the mid-to-lower order.
Chris Read miscued an attempted pull off Brooks to cover; Brett Hutton edged Brooks low to Adam Lyth at second slip; Taylor’s luck finally ran out when he played on an attempted drive off Patterson; Luke Wood flashed in foolhardy fashion at Bresnan and was caught behind, and an innings caked in collective embarrassment ended when Luke Fletcher helped Bresnan to Jack Leaning at third slip.
That Yorkshire would bat again was betrayed by the sight of openers Lyth and Alex Lees sprinting off the ground to strap on their pads, and they safely negotiated the one over that remained before lunch.
After the break, the cricket grew steadily soporific as the 5,000 crowd watched Yorkshire increase their lead in the way of builders systematically adding bricks to a house.
Lees added 30 bricks before he was lbw to Hutton, ending a first-wicket stand of 72, and Lyth followed shortly after for 41, caught and bowled by Wood off a leading edge.
Lehmann and Ballance added 61 in 22 overs before Lehmann slogged Samit Patel straight up in the air to Wood at mid-on.
Ballance, dropped on 20 when he pulled Fletcher to a diving Tom Moores at mid-wicket, advanced to a 113-ball half-century that included eight fours, and Leaning helped him add 57 before being stumped.
Play was halted seven overs early due to bad light with swooping seagulls ready to reclaim the outfield once the cricketers had left for the evening. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-notts-seaside-air-leaves-gary-ballance-in-mood-to-play-on-1-8086935 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/7d897eb87a09ee82d8e03c7b8c39a45e97f7ce0a276302a568880f078f09d4e5.json |
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A Royal London Cup semi-final looms on the horizon but, for now, Yorkshire’s attention returns to the Specsavers County Championship.
England's Stuart Broad is absent from the Notts line up Picture: Adam Davy/PA.
They are second in Division One, 26 points behind Middlesex with a game in hand.
And this week’s match against Nottinghamshire at Scarborough represents that game in hand.
It comes against a side who are bottom of the league and staring down the barrel of relegation.
Mathematically, it is not a must-win fixture, for there are still four to play after this match.
But it presents an obvious opportunity for Yorkshire to close the gap on Middlesex, and to close it to just two points if they can claim the maximum 24.
Yorkshire travel to second-bottom Hampshire next week and host third-bottom Durham the following week, before ending their campaign at home to Somerset and away to Middlesex.
A hat-trick of titles is still in their hands, but you sense that they need to seize the present moment.
It will not be easy.
Not only is the weather unpredictable at this time of year, rendering victories already gained like gold dust, but sides such as Notts are scrapping for points for different reasons – namely, their First Division survival.
Trent Bridge is arguably the finest ground in the country – at least outside of Lord’s, and with all due respect to Scarborough –but it faces the unpalatable prospect of Second Division cricket.
It will be extremely tough for Notts to beat a strong Yorkshire team at Scarborough, a ground where Notts have won only once in 12 matches, indeed, but that does not mean that they will be pushovers in what has been a tight division.
Yorkshire have a good recent record in the Championship at North Marine Road, but they lost on their last outing there in early July – an innings defeat to Middlesex that they hope will not have the same look in retrospect that Durham’s win there did in 2013, when it provided the impetus for the visitors to go on and pip Jason Gillespie’s team to the title.
Yorkshire, on paper, should be too strong for Notts, and yet the visitors possess some talented players.
Stuart Broad, the England pace bowler, is out with an ankle injury, and there is no Jake Ball or Alex Hales, who are on one-day international duty along with Yorkshire’s Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Plunkett and Adil Rashid.
But Notts have plenty of seasoned campaigners – not least the evergreen Chris Read and Samit Patel.
First-team coach Gillespie is certainly not taking Notts for granted as his side go in search of their fourth win of the Championship campaign.
“It’s going to be a massive challenge,” said Gillespie.
“Notts are a very good side, and although they haven’t played the cricket they’d like in the Championship, they’re an incredibly dangerous team and they’ve got some real match-winners.
“We need to play at our best if we’re going to compete with them, and we’ve got to make sure that we tick all the boxes.
“We’ve got a good record at Scarborough in recent times, and hopefully we can build on that this week.”
A week of inactivity for Middlesex would be as good a week as any for the champions to strike, with the leaders battling problems of their own.
With pace bowler Steven Finn currently out with a hamstring injury, Middlesex have been dealt another blow with the news that former Notts batsman Adam Voges will not be returning to captain them for their last four games, with Cricket Australia wanting him to rest his own hamstring problem.
Middlesex return to action next week when they travel to Warwickshire before visiting Notts the following week.
They continue their programme away to Lancashire before the potentially key fixture with Yorkshire in late September.
Notts, who are 14 points adrift at the bottom, really need something from this week’s fixture.
Mick Newell, their coach, is considering changes to his batting line-up, with Root’s brother, Billy, among those who could come into the team along with fellow batsman Tom Moores, the 19-year-old son of former England coach Peter Moores.
Whoever he selects, Newell is conscious of the need for immediate improvement.
“We’re in a mess in the Championship,” he admitted.
“We’ve got to try and get out of the bottom two.
“This is a really big game, and I’m not sure where the pressure sits because they’re trying to get to the top and we’re obviously trying to get off the bottom.
“We’ve got to find a way of winning games.” | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-yorkshire-lookint-to-seize-the-moment-in-championship-title-bid-1-8083109 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/41ac3e3f2cea057118b3a3b045d425418604c69f31b08dbce1eb27c3b5fb4e05.json |
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Baron tragically passed away after a car accident two years ago and his friends and family organised the charity match to raise funds and gather in his memory.
One of the organisers, Luke Tinker, was delighted with how the first memorial game went and is hoping to make it an annual occasion.
Tinker said: “Last year we did a walk which raised over £5,000 and this year we raised £1,000 for the Heidi Taylor Brighter Future Fund.
“It was another great turnout this year, which is brilliant as it show how fond everyone was of Alex.
“Thanks to Seamer club for letting us host the event there and to all the players and spectators who made it brilliant day. We now aim to do this every year.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:01 | null | 2016-08-19T11:52:05 | TV actress Jennifer Metcalfe has officially opened Flamingo Land’s latest restaurant. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fitalian-job-for-tv-star-jennifer-1-8065864.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8065862.1470999188!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Italian job for TV star Jennifer | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | TV actress Jennifer Metcalfe has officially opened Flamingo Land’s latest restaurant.
Jennifer, who is known for her long-running role as Mercedes McQueen in Hollyoaks, enjoyed a day at the park with her partner Greg Lake (formerly of Geordie Shore).
As well as officially opening Fabrizio’s Italian Restaurant, she also introduced the start of the 1pm ‘Pirates of Zanzibar’ show – the resort’s most recent family attraction.
The restaurant takes its name from top Italian Chef Fabrizio Tomasi, famed for his involvement with Florios Pizzeria in Malton, just a few minutes’ drive from the park.
Fabrizio sources many ingredients from his homeland, Sardinia, and his pizzas are well known across the county due to his ‘secret’ recipe.
Gordon Gibb, CEO, said: “We are so proud of our new restaurant which brings a whole new dining experience to the park. It was a delight to have Jen spend the day with us and we warmly thank her for performing the official opening duties at Fabrizio’s.
“We had a fantastic guest list for the opening which included competition winners from our local radio stations and via our social media pages as well as Ryedale Special Families all of whom enjoyed lunch in the new restaurant and then enjoyed the rides and animals.
“It was great to welcome members of the local community alongside our celebrity guests with everyone enjoying the glorious weather.”
Flamingo Land, which has been part of the Yorkshire tourist scene for over 40 years, has significantly evolved in size and stature over the years, making it one of the most visited attractions in the country. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/italian-job-for-tv-star-jennifer-1-8065864 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/9fa01825091001bc147de41b0e7929c5a940ad449b0543dab74e6e339ac9487c.json |
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The former Wykeham bowler bagged all 10 Sherburn wickets for 39 runs as the villagers were dismissed for 85.
Mark Kelly's 34 saw Hospitals to victory despite the best efforts of Ashley Oldroyd, who bagged three wickets.
Lockton pace bowler Andrew Sellers took a cracking 6-10 as Filey 2nds were rattled out for just 43 runs, the villagers winning by seven wickets to keep them in with a chance of beating the drop.
Cayton 3rds won by 34 runs at home to Wold Newton 2nds despite being dismissed for 99, Chris Hodgson taking 3-18 for the visitors.
Captain Mathew Micklethwaite weighed in with 4-16 as the away side slumped to 65 all out.
Bridlington 2nds secured promotion from Division Two with a rapid seven-wicket win at rivals Fylingdales.
Swing bowler Mike Tate took 4-30 and Matty Clay 3-9 as the hosts slumped to 52 all out, Brid easing home for the loss of three wickets to secure promotion and move within seven points of the title.
Great Habton took full advantage of the slip-up by Fylingdales, as they cantered to a 104-run win at home to Ganton, with a trip to basement club Forge Valley 2nds to finish their season they will fancy their chances of nicking promotion.
Rob Richardson's 75 helped Habton to 201 all out, James Richardson taking 5-49 for the visitors.
Dan Reardon, stepping up from the seconds, top-scored with 27 in reply but Ganton slipped to 97 all out in the face of astonishing bowling from Will Curtis, who collected 8-46.
Joe Bayes smashed an unbeaten 135 in Ravenscar's 90-win at a weakened Sewerby 2nds
John Nelson then took three wickets and Oli Duck two as Sewerby slipped to 144 all out.
Ebberston 2nds claimed a five-wicket win at Scalby 2nds.
James Wainwright hit 36 for the home side, but George Hardie’s 3-23 saw Scalby dismissed for 146.
Tom Holmes then hit fine unbeaten fifty and Doug Bentley added 49no to secure the win for Ebberston..
Scarborough 3rds bowler Tom Pratt took 4-7 as his side shot Forge Valley 2nds all out for a paltry 38 all out.
Scarborough won in eight overs, but lost four wickets, though the win keeps them in with a slight chance of beating the drop.
Kirkbymoorside won by four wickets at promotion hopefuls Wykeham 2nds to secure the Division Three title.
Ian Thompson shone for the hosts with a cracking 73 in his side's decent 178-7 and Adam Eustace grabbed 4-29 to put Wykeham in charge only for a superb 72 from Andy Bayes to hand the Moorsiders the title triumph.
Seamer moved into second place but were denied by the rain at Nawton Grange 2nds.
The away side made 226-4 with Josh McNeil making an excellent 72 and Phil Metcalfe 69 not out.
Spinner McNeil then took over with the ball, taking 4-29 but rain intervened with Grange ailing on 85-5 to leave Seamer on 12 points for the game.
Flamborough also remain promotion possibles following a resounding 10 wicket win over Muston.
Dave England took 3-27 to bowl Muston all out for 81, before Luke Dixon’s 56 not out ensured a 20-point win.
Luke Stokoe was the star with bat and ball as nine-man Ravenscar 2nds completed their fine Division Five season with a win over seven-man Scalby 3rds.
Stokoe took 5-15 then made 40 not out alongside Wil Warwick’s 45 not out for a 10-wicket win.
Champs Valley Bar Nomads defeated second-placed Forge Valley 3rds by 15 runs.
Ben Atkinson hit 64 as Nomads made 141-7 despite 4-21 from Neil Arnott.
Stalwart Tim Farrant made 53 in reply, but 4-26 from skipper Tony Hulme made sure of the win.
Thornton Dale 2nds capped their campaign with a five-wicket win over promotion-chasing Wykeham 3rds, who posted 132 all out with Josh Briggs top scoring with 39.
Paul Waring registered the best figures for Dale with 3-21 and then contributed 43, youngster Tom Snowden was the main man with the bat with an unbeaten 56no to get his side home.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:27 | null | 2016-08-20T07:00:20 | The Malton and Norton Musical Theatre has presented cheques for £250 to Ryedale Leisure Club and the Great North Air Ambulance. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftheatre-preparing-for-new-pantomime-1-8066104.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8066101.1471003308!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Theatre preparing for new pantomime | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | The Malton and Norton Musical Theatre has presented cheques for £250 to Ryedale Leisure Club and the Great North Air Ambulance.
The cash was raised at the 2016 pantomime through raffles at each performance.
MNMT’s 2017 production is Jack and the Beanstalk. There will be an initial read through held on Sunday 4 September from 3pm to 5pm at the Friends Meeting House. Anyone interested is welcome to come along and meet the society members. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/theatre-preparing-for-new-pantomime-1-8066104 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/32b9c108c954bbd34f2e49e8d3b0e523a053a8b0d766dcbaf625c6b6f3323b4e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:00 | null | 2016-08-25T11:00:07 | Mrs Croft’s milestone birthday is now behind us I am happy to say. The celebrations were as numerous as those enjoyed by Her Majesty the Queen and damned nearly as expensive, not that I resent that you understand. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fhoward-croft-column-recovering-from-excesses-of-a-birthday-milestone-1-8081734.json | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/howard-croft-column-recovering-from-excesses-of-a-birthday-milestone-1-8081734 | en | null | Howard Croft column: Recovering from excesses of a birthday milestone | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Mrs Croft’s milestone birthday is now behind us I am happy to say. The celebrations were as numerous as those enjoyed by Her Majesty the Queen and damned nearly as expensive, not that I resent that you understand.
The first celebration, on her actual birthday, involved just the two of us – a quiet dinner at home, cooked by me. It was my new signature dish, Steak Diane, cooked to perfection using the most expensive filet of beef my butcher could supply. Speaking for myself, it was a thoroughly good evening and compared with what was to come cost almost nothing.
The second a few days later, was held down south, a drive of 200 miles each way, so that’s seventy quid in petrol right there. The venue was daughter Helen’s garden where a huge tent with no sides had been erected by a gang of riggers from Harlow. The catering for thirty people was done by Master Chef runner-up Saira Hamilton, an old family friend, trading as the Small Aubergene. The food was excellent. Unfortunately, I failed to notice the menus on the table and mistook the barbecue roasted lamb for the main course and over-extended myself and rather missed out on the chicken which was.
There were two junior doctors in the party – how their names made it onto the guest list I cannot imagine – and I noticed that they set about the food like a pair of Arkansas hogs that had been neglected for a while. Hungry and exhausted from all that hanging about on picket lines outside hospitals probably. My grandchildren, Maggie and Oscar, were allowed to stay up late and they made the most of the evening, working the crowd like a couple of fairground con artists. My own participation was severely limited by the fact that, in my excitement as I prepared myself, I had jumped into the shower having left my hearing aids still tucked behind my ears like a pair of shy prawns, which as a result packed up completely. I doubt if I missed much.
Celebration three was much closer to home, in Pickering – a dinner for 12 at The White Swan, a favourite spot of mine for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact that they don’t have piped music, these days an uncommon feature. When you wear hearing aids, especially those that have been through the shower a few times, absence of background music is essential. The lemon sole was outstanding, by the way.
The evening was enhanced by the fact that we had been given a private room, which avoided the possibility of gaping strangers staring enviously at our excesses. I recommend this when you are pushing the boat out on such occasions.
The following morning Mrs Croft and I rose early and, in spite of feeling a bit delicate, made straight for our bolt hole in Sewerby to recuperate. Our first port of call, after an afternoon snoozing, was Sewerby Fisheries, another favourite, and like The White Swan free of piped music. The haddock was, as usual, outstanding. A family, with whom we are on good terms, recently made use of our bolt hole and I urged them not only to visit this chippie, but also to make themselves known there as friends of ours. They did visit, twice, but were too shy to make themselves known. A pity – they would probably have been given extra batter scraps.
In among all this feverish excitement about a pretty unremarkable birthday achievement I managed a day at York races. I backed one of Richard Fahey’s two horses in the final race. The one I didn’t back romped home in first place, a fitting conclusion to a dismal afternoon on the betting front.
However, I had a unique experience on the crowded train home; a young woman offered me her seat. I suppose the future will feature moments like this more and more often. I thanked her warmly, persuaded her to remain seated, assuring her that I am not as old or as dilapidated as I look, that I can still go to the toilet on my own and so on. As I left the train I found myself next to her on the platform, renewed my thanks for her kindness and suggested that she keep an eye out for me from now on. Things can only get worse and I may need her seat one day.
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What is the number on Herbie's car bonnet in the Disney film The Love Bug?
It's 53 of course.
And if you knew that, you might have been in with a chance against Team Goofy, the newly crowned Disney Quiz Cineworld Sheffield champions - IT worker John Youle, 33, primary school assistant Abigail Screaton, 32, sales assistants Deborah Vaughan, 29, and Sarah Youle, 32.
They won books, bags, T-shirts, hats and more, including tickets to see Frozen, the live action Disney On Ice production coming to Sheffield Arena in December.
Team Goofy also won a Cineworld star-shaped logo trophy and they each got a miniature Oscar.
The free entry event promoted this Friday's UK release of Finding Dory, the long-awaited Walt Disney and Pixar Animation sequel to their 2003 masterpiece, Finding Nemo..
Cineworld Sheffield Disney Quiz champs 2016 - John Youle, 33; primary school assistantAbigail Screaton, 32, sales assistants Deborah Vaughan, 29, and Sarah Youle, 32.
It follows a sci-fi and a Marvel quiz night, much like a pub quiz, which were also hosted in the innovative cinema's bar area, on the first floor of the building at Valley Centertainment.
Cineworld's next film quiz, with the theme of Page To Screen, will test fans' knowledge of films like Harry Potter on Tuesday, August 16, at 7pm.
Team Goofy's Abigail Screaton, of Rotherham, said: "It's only the third time we've done one of these quizzes, So it's fantastic to win.
"It's just a different sort of environment from a usual pub quiz. Lots of people get dressed up. It's nice to do something a bit different with your friends. I really enjoyed it."
Quiz master Dave Vaughan, Cineworld Sheffield's Operations Manager, said: "Pub quizzes have been going on for years. At Cineworld we do something a little bit different.
"We are doing this for free, for people to come here not for a night at the movies but a night in our bar, having fun and showing their skills of movie knowledge out.
"We've had a sci-fi quiz, a Marvel quiz and next we're having a Page To Screen quiz. So it's something for everyone. Some of the audience and our staff even dressed up for it.
"The space is bookable, we have had private events in the past, where people have hired the bar out with food for parties. Anything is a possibility in the new Cineworld Sheffield."
Team Goofy answered 100 questions, including video and audio sections, getting around 81 per cent right,
Below we have 10 of the question. Without using Google, go on, be honest...how many can you answer?
CINEWORLD SHEFFIELD DISNEY QUIZ 2016
1. What was the name of the snake in Robin Hood?
2. Who wrote Peter Pan?
3. The Blue fairy appears in which Disney Classic first?
4. What fairy tale is Tangled based on?
5. What's the name of the crab in little mermaid?
6. Put these Disney classics in order of release - Alice in Wonderland, Robin Hood. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, 101 Dalmatians and Winnie the Pooh. ]
7. What is the name of Merlin’s owl in the Sword in the Stone.
8. What happened to Bambi’s mum?
9. Night at Bald Mountain come from what Disney classic.
10. Name the seven dwarfs.
ANSWERS
1. Sir hiss
2. J M Barrie
3. Pinocchio.
4. Rapunsel
5. Sebastian.
6. Alice, 1951; 101 Dalmatians, 1961; Robin Hood, 1973; The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, 1977; Winnie the Pooh, 2011.
7. Archimedes
8. She is shot.
9. Fantasia
10. Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy and Grumpy.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:27 | null | 2016-08-15T10:54:08 | Churches across the North York Moors are bursting into life with the eighth annual Chamber Music Festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maltonmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fnorth-york-moors-music-festival-under-way-1-8069410.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.8069409.1471254930!/image/image.jpg | en | null | North York Moors music festival under way | null | null | www.maltonmercury.co.uk | Churches across the North York Moors are bursting into life with the eighth annual Chamber Music Festival.
This year’s festival celebrates the life and work of Schumann and features 13 concerts at 11 venuesuntil August 27.
Some 45 musicians from all over the world are gathering to play in venues across the Ryedale, Whitby and Scarborough.
The festival was set up and is run by cellist Jamie Walton who says the success of the event is it’s affordable and accessible to everyone.
“It has always been our intention to make the festival as anti-elite, non-exclusive as we possibly can to encourage as many people as possible to access this wonderful music, in fabulous settings, here in the North York moors,” he said. “For that reason we keep ticket prices as low as we possibly can and it is paying off as the concerts are being wonderfully-well supported once again.”
The festival is celebrating what Jamie calls the life and “rollercoaster personality” of Schumann.
Each concert has been given a name to represent a theme from his life.
Singers will feature in two concerts: at Philosophy, a 2pm concert at St Mary’s Church, Lastingham on today when baritone James Newby will take centre stage and at Cycle of Life, another 2pm concert, this time at St Hilda’s Priory, Sneaton Castle, on Monday when acclaimed young mezzo-soprano Anna Huntley, from nearby Yarm, will sing.
The concerts are:
Philosophy, Wednesday August 17, 2pm St Mary’s, Lastingham
Folk, Wednesday August 17, 7pm St Mary’s, Lastingham
Turmoil, Friday August 19, 7pm All Saints’, Helmsley
Transcendence, Saturday August 20, 7pm St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough
Roots, Sunday August 21, 2pm St Hilda’s, Danby
Cycle of life, Monday August 22, 2pm St Hilda’s Priory, Sneaton Castle
Reverence, Monday August 22, 7pm St Hilda’s Priory, Sneaton Castle
Reflection, Wednesday August 24, 7pm St Stephen’s, Fylingdales
Romanticism, Thursday August 25, 7pm St Oswald’s, Lythe
Transformation, Friday August 26, 7pm St Nicholas, Guisborough
Celebration, Saturday August 27, 5pm St Hilda’s West Cliff, Whitby.
To book tickets contact bookings@northyorkmoorsfestival.com or ring 01751 417795.
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But as gamekeepers across the region mark the Glorious 12th and the start of the grouse season today, a new group set up to fight for the survival of shooting on the moors of North Yorkshire has urged people to recognise the multitude of benefits it brings.
Gun dog handler Fiona Kirk with her English Setter, Zeus and Anthony Dowson 28, Moorland Beat Keeper for the Thimbleby estate, stalking game on the moor.
The North Yorkshire Moors Moorland Organisation (NYMMO) brings together keepers from 12 North Yorkshire estates, including Danby, Rosedale and Westerdale, Sleights and Goathland and Thimbleby, who felt their livelihoods - and way of life - were being threatened, both by misinformation and the possibility of a ban in future.
They are now working to promote the benefits that managed moorlands bring, not only to the moors and wildlife, but also to communities and the rural economy that is helped by the shooting parties. It is a picture replicated across the country, from Scotland to the Peak District.
NYMMO coordinator Tina Brough said: “There seems to be more and more bad publicity about shooting, and following the hunting ban, people were thinking ‘will we be next?’. We want to promote the good side of moorland management before it gets to that point.”
Shooting, and preparing for a shoot, is just a small proportion of a keeper’s role. Trapping predators such as stoats and foxes allows ground nesting birds such are the red-status lapwing, curlew and merlin, to thrive, and the NYMMO plans to survey wildlife on the moors in an attempt to show that once-threatened species are benefitting from moorland management.
Anthony Dowson 28, Moorland Beat Keeper for the Thimbleby estate, near Northallerton. Picture: James Hardisty.
“People have the misconception that we kill everything just to keep grouse but that’s not true,” Miss Brough said. “If game keepers weren’t there the moors would not be sustainable.”
At Thimbleby Estate, near Northallerton, heather burning is key to moorland management.
In May, 200 acres of heather moorland in the Peak District were destroyed after an accidental fire spread. Moorland management, which includes creating firebreaks, was not in use.
Thimbleby head keeper David Dickinson said: “If we didn’t burn, a summer fire would run for miles and miles. It would be a disaster. People seem to think moorland management is all about wealthy people shooting, but it’s so much more than that.
Grouse on moorland.
“It’s about creating a healthy moor that can be the best it can be - and also an environment where a wide range of people can get enjoyment from it. On shoot days we have ladies beating, students helping us when they’re off college - it’s a big part of the community.”
Meanwhile, a row between Sir Ian Botham and Chris Packham over whether grouse shooting should be banned saw the former England cricketer label the BBC wildlife presenter an “extremist”.
More than 80,000 people have signed a petition calling for shooting to be outlawed.
Sir Ian, wholives in North Yorkshire, is a supporter of the shoot while Mr Packham has backed the petition, and the pair engaged in an angry clash over the issue on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Mr Packham said the shoots damage bird of prey populations while Sir Ian suggested the presenter should not be allowed to publicly take sides because of his status as a BBC employee.
At the same time, a report by government conservation agency Natural England has concluded that England’s uplands could support more than 200 breeding pairs of hen harriers, but the bird of prey’s numbers are being kept down by illegal persecution.
The RSPB recently pulled out of the Government’s hen harrier action plan because it felt the plan was not delivering the “urgent action and change in behaviour” needed to bring the bird of prey back from the brink of extinction in England.
The wildlife charity also raised concerns about the “environmental damage” caused by practices it says are used by grouse moor managers, such as draining and burning habitat and killing mountain hares to reduce disease in grouse.
It has called for the licensing of the industry, which it argues would drive up standards and ensure grouse moors complied with the law or risk losing their right to hold shoots.
The renewed debate comes as early hopes for a relatively good grouse shooting season, with better chick survival than the “calamitous conditions” last year, were undermined by adverse late weather during the nesting period.
The Moorland Association, whose members own and manage 860,000 acres of heather moorland in England and Wales for red grouse, said there could be pockets of poor grouse numbers on some moors and shoot days being cancelled.
But chairman Robert Benson said that there were still “positive outcomes” on land managed for grouse shooting, with 18,000 acres of peatland habitat restored across northern England. | http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/glorious-twelfth-ian-botham-chris-packham-and-the-fight-for-north-yorkshire-s-moors-1-8063638 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.maltonmercury.co.uk/68a28eee9d5641e84bd864d4debeee79e93e87c7e221b2c8618f75f813155411.json |
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:43 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobridgetribune.com%2F%3Fp%3D12783.json | http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/873249e0f04e1aa0744feb26e136a769?default=&size=110.jpg | en | null | KATIE ZERR: Anything spent on safety is well-spent | null | null | www.mobridgetribune.com | Mobridge is a micro-dot on the map of the world, but our little community is a big reflection of how our world has changed.
Leaving the special meeting of the Mobridge-Pollock School Board Tuesday night, I was struck about how much is different from just 15 years ago. The board had just approved a nearly $170,000 security system upgrade for the schools in the district. There was a very frank discussion about the cost of the system and how it balanced against the safety of the children of this community. | http://www.mobridgetribune.com/?p=12783 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.mobridgetribune.com/8d4458a5d798590022e26a4a55a893a43d84e883af157a64e824eb49d2068e0e.json |
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[
"Antonia Noori Farzan"
] | 2016-08-30T12:46:48 | null | 2016-08-30T08:40:00 | Stock prices dramatically plummeted immediately after the announcement. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fboca-raton-s-geo-group-sued-by-investors-after-doj-decides-to-phase-out-private-prisons-8038642.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8038645/geo_stock.png | en | null | Boca Raton’s GEO Group Sued By Investors After DOJ Decides to Phase Out Private Prisons | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | It's been a bad couple of weeks for the Boca Raton-based GEO Group, the country’s second largest operator of private prisons.
After the Department of Justice announced on August 18 that it would discontinue use of private prisons, stock prices plummeted. Now, investors are suing. A lawsuit filed against the GEO Group claims the company essentially lied to shareholders by advising them that it expected to continue to derive nearly half its revenue from the federal government.
It's hard to feel bad for anyone who had invested in private prisons. Just do a cursory Google search for “GEO Group” and you’ll learn that the company had been held negligent in the death of an inmate who was hit in the skull with a rolling pin, sued by detainees who say they were forced to do unpaid janitorial work, and protested by inmates who were denied access to asthma inhalers and other medication, just to name a few recent examples.
Last year, the company was audited by the US Department of Justice's Inspector General, who concluded that the company had wasted at least $3 million at a troubled Texas prison known for rioting and allegations of medical neglect. Meanwhile, multiple studies have concluded that private prisons don’t actually save states any money.
And, even if you weren’t concerned about the ethics of investing in a company with a documented record of human rights abuses, surely you could have guessed that there would be some risk involved, given that GEO Group openly admitted that contracts with federal agencies accounted for 45% of its revenue.
But at least one person was aback by the DOJ’s announcement, which noted that private prisons do not provide the same level of safety and security as government-run facilities. His name is John J. Mulvaney, and he’s the plaintiff leading the lawsuit against the GEO Group. He is seeking class action status.
Unfortunately, lawyers from Pomerantz LLP, which is representing the suit in court, didn’t return New Times’ calls, so we don’t know much about Mulvaney. But the complaint does note that he bought 500 shares of GEO Group stock on July 12, a little over a month before the DOJ’s announcement, at a total cost of $17,195. After the DOJ’s announcement, that same stock was worth only $9,755.
So far, the GEO Group has not responded to requests for comment. You can view the full complaint here: | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/boca-raton-s-geo-group-sued-by-investors-after-doj-decides-to-phase-out-private-prisons-8038642 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/4509e9e50343bc6ca1d0f11f7b0b18515e515513808cc1aa3cae349b694d17fe.json |
[
"Wendy Rhodes"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:00 | null | 2016-08-23T09:04:00 | The study found that both millennials and iGeners are actually having less sex than previous generations — and by a significant margin. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fthink-millennials-are-the-hookup-generation-you-re-wrong-says-fau-sex-study-8021467.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8024028/people_in_bed_credit_nd3000_-_shutterstock.com-1200.jpg | en | null | Millennials Having Less Sex Than Previous Generation, FAU Study Says | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Not an actual reality for some millennials. nd3000 / Shutterstock.com
The next time your parents offer you sex advice, you just might want to take it, because according to a recent study by Florida Atlantic University, they are probably having a lot more sex than you are. Today’s perceived “hookup culture” is embodied by a wide array of dating apps promising commitment-free one-night stands, giving rise to the notion that young adults are wanton sex addicts in constant search of casual flings.
But nothing, it seems, could be further from the truth.
The study found that both millennials (born between 1980-1994) and iGeners (born between 1995-2012) are actually having less sex than previous generations — and by a significant margin.
While the study found that the 6.31 percent of people born between 1965 and 1969 were sexually inactive when they were between 20-24 years old, that number increased to 15.1 percent for those born between 1990-1994. The reasons for the shift were unclear.
Ryne Sherman, Ph.D., coauthor of the study and associate professor of psychology in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at FAU, says the study found the rate of sexual inactivity higher among those without a college education. “One possibility is that those who don’t attend college are missing a key part of life where there’s opportunities for hookups to happen,” says Sherman.
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He is quick to point out that the term “sex” used in the interview questions may have different connotations for different survey respondents.
“It’s possible that millennials are still hooking up, [but] they’re just not having sexual intercourse, or whatever they’re doing, they’re not considering that to be sex,” Sherman says of the report’s citation that while 81 percent of college students report engaging in some sexual behavior in the context of hooking up, only 34 percent report that behavior to be intercourse.
The study is based upon data collected between 1989 and 2014 by the University of Chicago’s General Social Survey and includes a representative sampling of 26,707 men and women over the age of 18 from a variety of sexual orientations, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds.
Sherman says a number of factors may explain the increase in sexual inactivity, including the 2008 economic downturn, which found many youngsters unemployed, living at home, and delaying marriage.
“It could be difficult to bring somebody back to the house if you’re staying with your parents,” he says.
Additionally, Sherman says today’s high rates of technology usage may be partially responsible. “The internet, via social media for example, offers the opportunity for people to meet their social needs without actually being with other people,” he says.
Sherman says that a typical Friday night in the' 70s and '80s may have been a football game or other social activity, while now it is often self-gratification via Netflix, social media or internet porn. “Pornography allows expression of sexual urges without actually having sex,” he says.
Sherman says another hypothesis for the increase in sexual inactivity may point to something else entirely: a rise in individualism. “Even though the number of people believing in God really hasn’t changed, church attendance has gone way down,” Sherman says. “That’s pretty individualistic. People still believe in God and want to go to heaven but feel less pressure to conform to religious standards of behavior.”
Whether or not American culture has shifted to value individual self-expression over social rules, Sherman says the study’s findings are still surprising. “In this case, we think that the individual social rules should lead to more sexual activity rather than more sexual inactivity, so in some ways this study seems counter to that,” he says.
Further research, Sherman says, seems to imply a new area of increased sexual activity. “We did an additional analysis afterward, and we just looked at the current generation of 20- to 24-year-olds who are in college, and they have more sexual activity,” says Sherman. “That sounds like a little contrary to the overall analysis.”
Another possible explanation for the rise in the number of those choosing to forego sex is widespread AIDS awareness and sexual education training in school, which may have an effect on sexual behavior. “The CDC has shown that young people today are engaging in risky behaviors at a far lower rate than previous generations,” Sherman says, “so they are not smoking, doing drugs, or drinking alcohol as much. This [study] is just another piece of evidence that seems to say that maybe this kind of training is working.”
Wendy Rhodes is a freelance writer and award-winning author. Follow her on Facebook and on Twitter @WendyRhodesFL. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/think-millennials-are-the-hookup-generation-you-re-wrong-says-fau-sex-study-8021467 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/5558d1abc33dce84652f4830a5fa1270e6f9814b88a8473c3a9229580825bf8d.json |
[
"Herbert Fuego"
] | 2016-08-26T12:50:32 | null | 2016-08-24T08:43:00 | A reader wants to know how to make herb tinctures, and our Ask a Stoner columnist has the answer. Find out more at Westword.com. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fdear-stoner-how-do-you-make-herb-tinctures-8015044.json | http://images1.westword.com/imager/u/original/7962453/tinctures.800.jpg | en | null | Dear Stoner: How Do You Make Herb Tinctures? | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Dear Stoner: I just got some pot brownies, and I’m not planning to ingest them for two weeks. Do you think they'll be okay to eat and the potency will still be the same? Can I heat them up if they go hard?
Tasnim
Dear Tasnim: We’ve talked to multiple cannabis bakeries and kitchens about the shelf life of edibles, and all of them have said that edibles are pretty hard to tarnish in terms of potency, so two weeks definitely wouldn’t be long enough to harm your brownies. The usual ingredients in them are what you need to worry about because they’ll decay much faster on your kitchen counter than THC would. Throw the brownies in the freezer if you’re scared of spoilage, but that’s just to fend off mold, not THC degradation. Freezing definitely beats food poisoning — and what a waste of pot that would be!
Take care when heating up frozen edibles — which usually have the texture of cold turds — as THC will slowly start to fade at temperatures over 200 degrees Fahrenheit (and die altogether at 392 degrees Fahrenheit). But most microwaves don’t take food above 212 degrees, so there shouldn’t be any noticeable difference in potency after the short fifteen seconds it takes to warm your brownie. Throw a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or wash it down with a fatty glass of whole milk to increase the effects.
Dear Stoner: I saw a home brewer make his own herbal tincture with sage and vodka, and it looked pretty easy. Is making marijuana tinctures pretty much the same thing?
Lazlo
Dear Lazlo: Pretty much! Submerge your ground herb in a jar full of vodka or some other grain alcohol and put it in a cool, dark space for a couple of months, and the alcohol will suck in the flavors and cannabinoids of the plant. When the time comes, strain out the plant matter, and your pot tincture will be ready to go. But don’t expect it to taste like the sweetened stuff you find in dispensaries, which is usually made from flavored vegetable glycerin and is intended for application under the tongue. Marijuana tincture made with alcohol is supposed to be added to hot beverages for drinking because its THC requires heat to activate the psychoactive effects. It will also scorch your tongue’s undercarriage worse than any cheap bourbon ever could. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/dear-stoner-how-do-you-make-herb-tinctures-8015044 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/15714bc96e35dab4fb4ce7ea3ad021ecb13d1953db2274782e3bf3e8f614ef3a.json |
[
"Ryan Yousefi"
] | 2016-08-29T22:46:41 | null | 2016-08-29T10:00:00 | The top places to eat and watch the game in Broward County, Florida. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Frestaurants%2Fthe-best-sports-bar-dishes-in-broward-county-7881528.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/7886248/1201_burger_funky_buddha.jpg | en | null | The Best Sports Bar Food in South Florida | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | The notorious Funky Buddha 1201 Burger. Photo courtesy of Funky Buddha Brewery
We love sports, and we really love food, so it only makes sense that we desperately search out the greatest places to thoroughly enjoy both. Our favorite sports bars don't just provide us with hundreds of high-definition flat screen televisions and great drink specials; they also offer food you'd be happy to eat even if the TVs were off. Thankfully, you don't have to choose between the game or the meal. We've picked out the sports bars that offer you the best of both worlds, so you can enjoy both equally.
Photo courtesy Quarterdeck
Quarterdeck
2933 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-2010; quarterdeckrestaurants.com.
Our Pick: Lobster Dinner, $14.95 with the purchase of a beverage every Tuesday and Thursday.
There are certain parts of the United States where even if someone tells you the lobster dinner at your local sports bar is great, you take a hard pass in the name of caution. South Florida is not one of those locations. Quarterdeck is serving up surf 'n' turf throughout their menu, but the Lobster Dinner special they have available twice a week is appointment eating for our dollar. Every Tuesday and Thursday with the purchase of a beverage, you can score a plate of lobster with a side dish for $14.95.
Some cities do french fries or pizza well, but in South Florida we do seafood just about as well as anyone. Quarterdeck proves you can find five-star seafood while watching the Heat game on a bar stool
photo courtesy of Franky's Sports Bar Facebook
Frankey's Sports Bar
Building 1720, 900 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach; 954-464-2333; frankeysbar.com.
Our Pick: Tacos — Beef, Organic Chicken, or Fish, $12.
Frankey's Sports Bar has a little bit of everything — pizza, pasta, burgers, chili, and even hummus — but their tacos are the menu item that keeps us up at night (in a good way). Franky's serves classic soft-shell tacos in beef, organic chicken, or fish varieties topped with lettuce, crispy onions, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh salsa, Adena cucumber dill sauce, and chipotle sour cream. Sounds good, right? They are. Come for the tacos, stay for the game — that should be their slogan, really.
EXPAND Photo courtesy of Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill
2041 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach; 954-427-9304; flanigans.net.
Our Pick: Prime Rib, $17.99 (Served after 4 p.m.).
Flanigan's is known for its food; there's no debate there. While some sports bars might be about drinks or the size and number of televisions, Flanigan's is a food-first place. Most think of chicken wings or ribs when they think of Flanny's, but for our money the prime rib is the secret sauce. The 12-oz. cut of USDA Choice Aged beef is slow-roasted just long enough so that is melts in your mouth; then, it's dripped in au jus and served beside a baked potato or rice.
Bru's Room
1000 N. University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-656-8041; brusroom.com.
Our Pick: Triple-Threat Chicken Wings, $11.99 for ten wings.
If you're trying to stand out in the world of bar food, chances are you're going to need to fry alligator nuggets or put some Man vs. Food- type shenanigans on the menu. Bru's Room, however, is staying right inside the bar food box and hitting it out of the park with a traditional favorite: chicken wings. While the rest of Bru's expansive menu (including ribs, char-grilled burgers, and pizza) is terrific, the undisputed star of the show is their legendary Triple-Threat Wings. These wings are grilled and then tossed in a trifecta of goodness: BBQ sauce, Sweet ‘N’ Tangy sauce, and minced garlic. It's tough to make the chicken wings hall of fame, but that's what Bru's Room has done with the Triple-Threat recipe.
We've had our smokers going all day to give you our $9.99 Award Winning Smokehouse Ribs ALL DAY EVERY WEDNESDAY + an ALL DAY Happy Hour! #bbq #ribs #florida #bokampers A photo posted by bokampers (@bokampers) on May 18, 2016 at 1:57pm PDT
Bokamper's Sports Bar and Grill
1280 S. Pine Island Rd., Plantation; 954-533-7152; visit bokampers.com.
Our Pick: Smokehouse Ribs, $16.99 full rack ($9.99 Wednesdays).
Former Miami Dolphins defensive end and Bokamper's Sports Bar owner Kim Bokamper just looks like a guy you can trust with your ribs. He's big, he's burly, and he has the appearance of a man who has stared at a smoker for hours on end perfecting his rib recipe. We aren't sure if this is true, but however he came up with his award-winning Smokehouse Ribs, we aren't complaining. Bokamper's might offer the best menu of all the sports bars in the area from a sheer selection standpoint, but the Smokehouse Ribs are definitely the go-to pick.
Reminder: You have an appointment with YUM today. #NationalHamburgerDay #DuffysDoesItBetter A photo posted by Duffy's Sports Grill (@duffysmvp) on May 28, 2015 at 6:29am PDT
Duffy's Sports Grill
4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek; 954-422-9789; duffysmvp.com.
Our Pick: The Hangover Burger, $12.49.
Duffy's Sports Grill takes a special interest in putting together an amazing not-your-average-sports-bar-menu. It recently even opened a new test kitchen in Lake Worth in a state-of-the-art studio that will expand their research and development and culinary training departments. That's cool and all, but to be totally honest, what they are doing now is pretty great, especially the tried-and-true Hangover Burger. This half-pound burger is made up of a farm-fresh sunnyside-up egg, pepper-crusted bacon, two slices of American cheese, and all the usual veggies. It's simple, yet effective; trust us — we've tested it out time and time again.
It's pretty convenient, if you think about it: When you are done drinking, all you have to do is order an Uber, then order this burger to-go. You'll thank yourself in the morning.
The notorious Funky Buddha 1201 Burger. Photo courtesy of Funky Buddha Brewery
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park; 954-440-0046; funkybuddhabrewery.com.
Our Pick: 1201 Burger, $11.95 (suggested pairing: Hop Gun).
It wasn't too long ago that Funky Buddha couldn't possibly be included on any list that praised food simply because they hadn't moved into the culinary space yet. Those days now seem like forever ago, because since Funky Buddha opened their Craft Food Counter & Kitchen back in November of last year, they have had their foot firmly inserted in best bar food discussions.
As with everything Funky Buddha does, their food is outside-of-the-box, fantastically done. Our personal favorite, however, is a very inside-the-box dish: a cheeseburger with a Funky spin on it. The 1201 Burger is a special signature meat blend, a "3Sum sauce," lettuce, tomato, and pickled onion all topped with a gooey Manchego cheese. Take them up on the option to add a fried egg and bacon to this glorious take on traditional bar food, and what you have is a masterpiece.
Drippy goodness. Photo courtesy of Tucker Duke's Lunchbox
Tucker Duke's Lunchbox
1101 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach; 954-708-2035; tuckerdukes.com.
Our Pick: The Tucker Duke, $10 ($5 Tuesdays).
What Tucker Duke's Lunchbox lacks in size and number of televisions, it more than makes up for in quality of food. Tucker Duke's menu is the sort of reading material you hold onto after you ordered just to figure out what you are going to order next time, or better yet, to-go . Anytime you spot something called "Pork Lollipops" (bacon-wrapped smoked pork belly covered in hoisin BBQ sauce) on the menu, you know you've hit the mother load of sports bar food. Our personal favorite is their signature item, the Tucker Duke.
The first thing that sticks out about it is that right there on the menu, they state there will be zero changes to this order, and trust us, they aren't joking. The Tucker Duke burger comes stacked high (like, crazy high) with fried onions rings, American cheese, Tucker sauce, lettuce, and tomato. That's it. That's how you'll eat it, and that's how you'll like it. Trust us — you'll like it.
American Social
721 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-764-7005; americansocialbar.com.
Our Pick: Chicken and Waffles, $14.
Everything about American Social almost makes you forget you're technically in a sports bar: the decor, the clientele, the location (Las Olas Boulevard), and, most importantly, the food. Their menu definitely has nothing in common with your run-of-the-mill dive sports bar. You just don't expect to find items like rock shrimp flatbreads, lobster grilled cheese, steak paninis, and meat and cheese boards at most sports bars. American Social has all that plus our personal favorite, their notoriously sexy chicken and waffles.
These herb vanilla waffles come topped with southern-fried chicken, cherries, bourbon mascarpone, and a sugary maple syrup sauce. Now that you've read that, you can get in your car and go stuff that thing in your face. It's waiting for you. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/the-best-sports-bar-dishes-in-broward-county-7881528 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/f74b5032361011283f197daffdabc54da727dc79f0945b0afa9e0750337e0ba1.json |
[
"April Wolfe"
] | 2016-08-30T12:46:58 | null | 2016-08-30T08:00:00 | Morgan has something far more important than an airtight story: compelling, well-drawn characters and the talented actors to play them. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Ffilm%2Fluke-scott-and-a-killer-ensemble-make-morgan-a-top-tier-sci-fi-thriller-8034483.json | http://images1.laweekly.com/imager/u/original/7306680/morgan-1-credit-aidan_monaghan.jpg | en | null | New Times Broward-Palm Beach | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | EXPAND 20th Century Fox
Nepotism is occasionally a positive, and not just for the direct beneficiary. Ridley Scott gave us Alien, with heroine Ripley and a memorable cast of ne’er-do-wells and villains with defined personalities. And now Scott’s son, Luke, who’s been shadowing his dad on his last few big-budget films, has delivered unto us a sci-fi thriller that would make any father proud. Morgan isn’t perfect. I called the ending 20 minutes in, but even if his film's plot is predictable, the younger Scott is returning the ensemble thriller to its roots with something far more important than an airtight story: compelling, well-drawn characters and the talented actors to play them!
Looking at this cast list gives me life. Toby Jones, an elastic, perennial entertainer who was a knockout in this year’s indie fantasia masterpiece Tale of Tales, is Dr. Ziegler, the gentle, misguided scientist/father figure to a genetically modified child, Morgan. Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) is Dr. Cheng, the cautious and concerned “mother” to said creature. Rose Leslie, who was eerie and terrifying in 2014’s psychologically haunting Honeymoon, is Dr. Amy Menser, a highly emotional behaviorist who' grown far too attached to Morgan. The GMO killer teen is played by Anya Taylor-Joy, the breakout lead in horror hit The Witch. All Morgan wants is to be human and free, but she can’t shake her inclination to maim her scientist friends.
Film Details Critics' Pick Morgan Rating: NR Genre: Horror More Info Trailer
Also, Jennifer Jason Fucking Leigh is in this movie as Dr. Kathy Grieff, who loses an eye pretty quickly to Morgan’s stabbing prowess. And then there’s Vinette Robinson (Sherlock) and Chris Sullivan (The Knick) as Drs. Finch, the odd-couple pairing of the straitlaced wife and big-friendly-bear husband. Top this all off with Kate Mara (who’s clearly taken some action-star tips from her sister Rooney’s turn in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) playing Lee Weathers, the corporate “risk-assessment” contractor/assassin, and I doubt any movie this year will even come near the greatness of this ensemble. Thanks should be given to casting director Carmen Cuba, who also graced her people-finding faculties upon Netflix’s nostalgia megahit Stranger Things (plus The Martian and Magic Mike, among others).
This signals a welcome move away, for a studio film, from putting onscreen the simply beautiful. Scott instead showcases those talented actors with interesting faces who can make any flat line ring. (FYI, we’re talking about a lot of women and multiple nonwhite actors here, too.) Leigh’s only got a few spare minutes in the film, but she’s gruff and difficult and takes a punch with charisma. And even though the script doesn’t give him much to work with, Jones reveals the character of his troubled scientist through nervous mannerisms and protective glances at his humanoid creation through the bulletproof glass of her cold, Ikea-like prison. The scientists all needle in their own ways at Lee, stressing that Morgan is “special,” that she’s more human than she’ll ever understand, but they all know the hard truth: Lee’s there to kill her.
EXPAND He's still not drinking any fuckin' Merlot. 20th Century Fox
Yes, this is a well-worn premise. Off the top of my head, the Species franchise and Hanna (2011) also feature a GMO girl assassin no one can control. And though somewhat unsung at its release, Hanna probably tackles the thriller elements better than Scott does with Morgan — that film doesn’t bother with relaying backstory by having a character watch home movies that clearly don’t look like home movies. But Scott’s challenge here is to create tension in a single location, a country house in mossy-green remote Northern Ireland. He does so by smartly saving his big set pieces for the last half of the movie.
A comparison could be made to Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, whose O.O.C. girl robot spends most of the movie simply threatening menace with an occasional dead-eyed stare into a security camera. Scott makes this film's premise float on its drama (you can do that with good actors), only spicing the narrative with hints of Morgan’s true deadliness. Paul Goddamn Giamatti, as a psychologist who has come to assess her viability as a controlled “product,” gets subjected to a particularly gruesome bout of violence, all as Scott ramps up this tension to its breaking point (with a dash of humor!).
Something has to be said for the costume designer of this film, Stefano De Nardis, who dresses each character to a T, pun intended. Lee sports both formal and casual ninja-wear that still looks like something a real-world non-ninja might wear. Placing the murderous teen girl in a baggy, gray-scale sweatsuit is a stroke of genius, especially for close-up shots, where her icy makeup job contrasts with the fuzzy, textured wool of her hoodie.
Morgan, in many ways, is a copy of a copy. But what Scott is copying is his father’s early films, highly worthy originals. Will the film be considered an instant classic, like the elder Scott's? Probably not. But it will be enjoyed, because the biggest lesson Scott seems to have picked up from his dad is the old Hollywood way of doing things, where the team a director assembles is just as important as a director's own individual vision. I, for one, am greatly looking forward to this ambitious young filmmaker’s next sci-fi feature (rumored to be a zombie version of the Donner Party story!). | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/film/luke-scott-and-a-killer-ensemble-make-morgan-a-top-tier-sci-fi-thriller-8034483 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/341761fcd66e98e6484cb1cdee3430ef1aa768e07cf1a4154c87427d2370bcb9.json |
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"April Wolfe"
] | 2016-08-30T12:46:53 | null | 2016-08-30T07:00:00 | Derek Cianfrance’s foreboding melodrama The Light Between Oceans is catastrophically sad. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Ffilm%2Fpowered-by-strong-performances-the-light-between-oceans-could-fill-a-sea-with-tears-8034485.json | http://images1.laweekly.com/imager/u/original/7304849/the-light-between-oceans-2-credit-davi_russo.jpg | en | null | The Light Between Oceans | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | EXPAND Courtesy of Dreamworks
Tension and release is the driving principle of a tearjerker, where every good fortune is countered by something worse. And as dismissive as critics often are of the genre, it’s actually quite difficult for a director to make people cry en masse and genuinely feel things. Derek Cianfrance’s foreboding melodrama The Light Between Oceans follows a quiet lighthouse keeper whose family crest seems emblazoned with misery after the end of the first World War, until he meets a woman who will marry and join him on his own private island. Then, of course, the results of this isolationism are also catastrophically sad. But for all the tragedy descending upon the characters of this film, it’s difficult to muster adequate tears — not because the acting is lackluster (it’s incredible, actually), but because the onslaught of melancholia is so relentless that it’s near impossible to refill the tear reserves.
Cianfrance may be the best actors’ director working in the business today. His heartbreaking relationship drama Blue Valentine (2010) is unrivaled in its realism, complexity and compassion, achieved through intense development with his two leads, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams — they lived in a house together for months to create their characters and dialogue. In this film, the trifecta of Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz could themselves sweep the acting categories at the Oscars.
Fassbender is Tom Sherbourne, a quiet man who saw so much death in the war that he’s convinced he can never be allowed in the same room with happiness. He does surrender to joy, however, in the form of a young woman, Isabel Graysmark (Vikander). The two become married and retreat to the lighthouse on Janus Island, where Tom is the keeper. They frolic in the breeze-blown grasses until they must stake not one but two gravesites for babies who didn’t make it to term. Isabel’s grief resonates as she heaves, sobs and gasps while sitting at her piano, realizing her body’s betrayal; we watch her confused emotions as stray, unsure smiles ripple over her face for a full minute in this scene. The couple’s loss is compounded by their circumstances — with so many dead after the war, they feel it's imperative that they procreate — and their remoteness. So when a baby washes ashore in a rowboat, the event seems almost a blessing, but the baby’s accompanied by a dead body, and Tom knows an albatross when he sees one.
The context and the substance of this story are heart-wrenching, but Cianfrance sometimes relies too heavily on our “mirror” neurons — watching people cry continually for two hours becomes more numbing (or grating) than moving. And the characters become frustrating, despite the performances. Playing into this is the economic film language Cianfrance employs to swiftly carry the story along (it’s based on a novel, so there’s much ground to cover). He uses pre-lapping dialogue, an artful montage technique in which words spoken in a new scene are heard before the film has cut from the preceding one.
This allows Cianfrance to convey the characters' thoughts while making room for more quick, soundless moments to add texture to the story. For the first two acts of The Light Between Oceans, the technique is seamless and mastered (his longtime editors Jim Helton and Ron Patane deserve much credit for their work). But toward the end, I found myself begging for a break, for just one lengthy scene where no women had wet eyes to round it all out.
As with any brazenly romantic and tearful film, there are clichés: Women are carried and prostrate more often than they are walking, and men are always hugging their pregnant women from behind while the female is washing dishes or cooking. But the sense of authenticity that marks The Light Between Oceans at its best has everything to do with the acting — and if all Cianfrance ever gives us is that, it’s worth the price of his lagging third act. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/film/powered-by-strong-performances-the-light-between-oceans-could-fill-a-sea-with-tears-8034485 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/697daea72d40ebb5b3516d138a0e5074cdd93c4c85b4e1bf8dab2aa7a12ef235.json |
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"Ryan Yousefi"
] | 2016-08-29T14:46:37 | null | 2016-08-29T08:48:38 | We end our summer-long search for the best beach in Broward with our pick for the absolute best: Fort Lauderdale Beach. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Farts%2Ften-reasons-fort-lauderdale-beach-is-the-best-beach-in-broward-8023789.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8034504/coconuts.jpg | en | null | Ten Reasons Fort Lauderdale Beach Is the Best Beach in Broward | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Throughout the summer, "Best Beaches" has highlighted the best beach spots Broward has to offer. Our final pick? Fort Lauderdale Beach.
We certainly saved the best for last in our search for the best beach in Broward County. We must say that we've enjoyed our stroll through some of the quieter, less-populated beaches Broward has to offer. It's been a legitimately tough choice deciding on our favorite beach, but in the end, our search for the undisputed heavyweight champion of beaches in Broward has ended with Fort Lauderdale's hand being raised in the air.
10. The classic beach views.
If there is one thing that sets Fort Lauderdale above the rest of the beaches in Broward, it's the scenery. There just isn't a beach that rivals the sort of classic picturesque views you get on a drive down Ocean Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale is the beach you bring people if you want to impress them. It's the most beautiful beach of the bunch, with the others lagging far behind.
9. The clean shores.
Not every beach we went to on our quest to find the best beach in Broward was in the best condition, but Fort Lauderdale beach is consistently clean every time we visit. Maybe it's because Fort Lauderdale is a big city with a bigger budget for beach cleanup, but it's noticeable just how much cleaner the water, beach, and sidewalks are compared to others in the area.
Michele Eve Sandberg
8. Coconuts.
429 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-2421.
Coconuts is the sort of place where you dock your boat, stroll right up to the bar, grab a cocktail, and just enjoy being outside. This is the sort of place your relatives envision when they think about vacationing in Florida. Between the views of the water, the food, and the tropical atmosphere, Coconuts is the entire Fort Lauderdale experience wrapped into one terrific restaurant.
Michele Eve Sandberg
7. The crowds.
In past Best Beach posts, we've lauded the sort of relaxed crowds you find at some Broward beaches. Fort Lauderdale is very different from those places. If it's chill crowds you're looking for, Fort Lauderdale beach is not your cup of tea. What makes the crowds at Fort Lauderdale a positive feature, though, is they make for topnotch people watching. For better or for worse, there is never a dull moment on Fort Lauderdale Beach. More youth come through Fort Lauderdale beach than any other we visited, giving it a place-to-be sort of feel.
6. Staycation feels.
It can't be said enough: We live in an area of the United States that is considered a vacation destination. That means every time we step outside our doors, we are basically on someone else's vacation. A family of four in Idaho might be saving all year just to go to Fort Lauderdale Beach a few times, but we can have the pleasure of going there for three bucks of gas. It's something we shouldn't take for granted.
Michele Eve Sandberg
5. Fat Tuesday's.
17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-6090.
Ahhhh, yes — the part of Fort Lauderdale that is both evil and undeniable. Fat Tuesday's is not a place you go to relax; rather, it's a place you go to double-fist plastic cups full of mystery-red-liquor-laced drinks and beer bong Coronas . That's cool, though, because that's the part of Fort Lauderdale we grew up with. If you're going to call a beach the best in the county , it needs some shenanigans.
4. The actual beaches.
The beaches themselves need to be talked about here because they are the best in Broward. Well-kept, wide-stretching beaches cover the real estate here. Many beaches we visited over the last two months were less beach, more bushes, featuring landscape that just seemed to cut into the sand. We come to the beach for the beach, so it's nice to come to Fort Lauderdale where the beach is the beach.
3. There is so much room for activities.
We've covered how many beaches in South Florida have set aside nice areas for patrons to play various sports, but Fort Lauderdale has multiple dedicated areas that practically invite you to be fit. At Fort Lauderdale Beach, there are huge volleyball courts, outdoor gym equipment, and even a beachside full-size basketball court. These are not haphazardly placed amenities but legit facilities placed on beautiful settings. The great features are a nice touch.
Alex Markow
2. The iconic sidewalk walls.
Something so simple has somehow become so iconic. These twisting walls that shadow the sidewalk in Fort Lauderdale have almost become a part of our childhoods. Everyone can pinpoint the spots they used to hang out when they were in high school. These walls not only bring back great memories, but they look great too. If you were dropped off, eyes closed, on Fort Lauderdale Beach, you'd open your eyes and instantly know where you were.
1. The name recognition.
In the end, Fort Lauderdale Beach is Broward County. It's the most famous beach in Broward — it's South Beach north, in a sense. Fort Lauderdale is the town your relatives focus on when they are planning to visit you, and it's the beach they want to go to just to say they've been there. No other beach in Broward can make these claims, and that is why Fort Lauderdale is head and shoulders above the rest. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/arts/ten-reasons-fort-lauderdale-beach-is-the-best-beach-in-broward-8023789 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/6ca0b7271bacf7ed21132fd22c8e43ceede030745d30f50454dc5236bc3aec04.json |
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"Joyce Millman"
] | 2016-08-26T12:56:43 | null | 2016-08-24T08:00:00 | Slow TV is so much more pleasant than Amtrak. Or Ambien. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Ffilm%2Fnetflix-and-norway-invite-you-to-binge-on-knitting-and-woodcutting-8015017.json | http://images1.laweekly.com/imager/u/original/7268402/slowtv2.jpg | en | null | Netflix and Norway Invite You to Binge on Knitting and Woodcutting | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Courtesy of Netflix/Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
The sarcastic wag who first drawled the phrase "as exciting as watching grass grow" never intended it as a compliment. But have you ever actually watched grass grow? I mean, I haven’t either, but there must be a pretty cool hidden world of fresh-smelling earth and tickly dew and bugs and stuff down there. And maybe if we could watch blades of grass growing in such extreme close-up, we’d become so invested in the upward progress of those little suckers that we couldn’t tear ourselves away.
Watching Slow TV, the Norwegian phenomenon now streaming on Netflix, is like watching grass grow; whether or not you’re excited by this prospect depends on your patience for the microscopic view. The commercial-free Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) launched Slow TV (Sakte-TV) in 2009 with an unedited seven-hour broadcast of a train ride from Bergen to Oslo, shot from the perspective of the train driver. The show became a national obsession, leading to more live TV marathons that grew successively more ambitious and eccentric in both length and choice of subject: 12 hours devoted to chopping and burning wood; 18 hours of salmon fishing; 134 hours, broadcast around the clock, of a cruise along the Norwegian coast.
Nothing is too slow or mundane for Slow TV, which is part of its charm. Sure, you can treat any of the 11 episodes available on Netflix as background noise. But if you commit your full attention (no checking social media or sorting laundry), Slow TV can be a meditative, captivating experience. As you watch Bergen to Oslo, the seven-hour train ride (even in small segments), forests, suburbs, stations and several-minutes-long black tunnels float by, the tracks stretching into the distance from your cab’s-eye view. With only ambient train noise for a soundtrack, it’s easy to zone out into a peaceful traveler’s headspace. This is so much more pleasant than Amtrak. Or Ambien.
Netflix’s other Slow TV titles focus deeply on everyday Norwegian life (with English subtitles). If your experience of Norway is limited (like mine) to the Winter Olympics and Monty Python’s Dead Parrot pining for the fjords, then the series makes for a fascinating cultural immersion. Skip the disappointing hour-long condensed versions Northern Railway, Northern Passage and Salmon Fishing (nothing you couldn’t see on PBS), and go straight to National Firewood Evening, which is, in the words of its sensibly bundled-up host Rebecca Nedregotten Strand, “12 hours of live transmission about firewood — it’s basically crazy!” Norwegians, we learn, take their wood seriously. “It ignites sparks in us. It creates flaming passions,” exclaims Nedregotten Strand. A firewood historian observes, “Without it, nobody could bear living in this cold country.”
Courtesy of Netflix/Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
The wintry, four-hour episode is like a telethon for wood, minus the begging for donations. Logs have not been this lovingly photographed since Twin Peaks. We learn how to chop them, stack them in aesthetically pleasing piles, safely burn them. The woodfest continues with National Firewood Night and National Firewood Morning, which together make up what is basically eight hours of the Yule Log of Christmases past (the original slow TV). Except that this roaring fire’s musical accompaniment forsakes Bing Crosby for many different versions of — what else? — “Norwegian Wood.”
National Knitting Morning, National Knitting Evening and National Knitting Night are also wrapped up in Nordic pride — and wool, so much wool. This earnest, weirdly compelling 12-hour package features knitters (mostly women) who are as passionate about casting and stitching as the wood-lovers are about fires. The participants, in fabulous handmade sweaters and scarves, yarn-bomb a Harley and discuss the meaning behind Norway’s many national knitting patterns. A sheep is shorn. An attempt is made to break the world record for spinning wool. The show is as comfortingly rustic as the clicking of knitting needles.
Netflix might have missed an opportunity, though, by not offering the 2014 Slow TV broadcast Piip-show (“Peep Show”), 14 hours of birds visiting camera-rigged feeders that have been cunningly designed to resemble a miniature coffee shop and quaintly furnished apartments. (You can view the archived Piip-show on the NRK website.) In the U.S., similar live-streamed nature look-ins have become popular among those of us stuck working on computers all day; we open tabs to watch otter cams, falcon cams, puffin cams, hoping for an escape from the overstimulating — yet often unsatisfying — flow of noise that is life lived online.
That daydream of escape is Slow TV’s greatest attraction. The series invites you to connect with nature without going outside, to virtually experience the satisfaction of crafting something useful with your hands while sitting on your ass doing work that produces nothing tangible. It’s all a bit ironic and sad, but never mind. There’s a train to Oslo leaving the station right now, and it needs a driver. How can you resist? | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/film/netflix-and-norway-invite-you-to-binge-on-knitting-and-woodcutting-8015017 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/475815faa4e7da2e86f2a86f8b5f83e4fabd510ec1e7559e0f37befa7a373101.json |
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"Antonia Farzan"
] | 2016-08-30T16:46:52 | null | 2016-08-30T08:16:00 | Decidedly not a Barbie doll, Carmel Cafiero was known for substance at South Florida's most popular station — WSVN, Channel 7 — which changed the face... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fcarmel-cafiero-changed-the-way-south-florida-does-news-8041154.json | http://images1.miaminewtimes.com/imager/u/original/8730058/feature1-2-099c94397ae7de8a.jpg | en | null | Carmel Cafiero Changed the Way South Florida Does News | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | When Carmel Cafiero retired this past July, it marked the end of an era. Photo by Monica McGivern
Miss Cleo — AKA Cleo Harris — walks briskly across the parking lot of Sawgrass Mills mall, her face hidden behind a pair of mirrored sunglasses. But Carmel Cafiero has already recognized her.
Dressed in a plain navy suit and clutching a Channel 7 microphone, Cafiero chases down the fraudulent TV psychic, finally catching up to her outside the Burlington Coat Factory.
"A lot of my friends' parents were there to see me on the cheerleading squad, but my mom didn't get to see that."
People around the country have called Miss Cleo for free psychic readings and ended up receiving astronomical bills in the mail, Cafiero explains while shoppers walk by. How can Cleo justify that?
"See, I don't own any of that stuff," she tries to explain, clearly flustered.
Cafiero isn't buying it. "So you can say anything you want. Is that what you're telling me?"
Cleo shakes her head and turns to go inside the store. "I think you are quite finished, my dear," the TV psychic says with more than a little menace in her voice. The screen goes black.
That's Carmel Cafiero, investigative reporter and trailblazer. She was the first female news anchor in Louisiana and a groundbreaking reporter — a tough, aggressive, sometimes-abrasive single mom who let nothing stop her for decades as she exposed liars, cheaters, cons, Ponzi schemers, and corrupt business owners in America's Casablanca.
Decidedly not a Barbie doll, she was known for substance at South Florida's most popular station — WSVN, Channel 7 — which changed the face of TV news with a shoot-'em-up, "if it bleeds, it leads" style. When Cafiero retired this past July, it marked the end of an era. Now that she's gone, it's hard not to wonder if serious journalism on local television is also finished. WSVN says it's conducting a national search for her replacement, but you can be sure it won't be a tough-as-nails grandmother.
Moreover, as the internet comes to dominate the news market, the future of local TV news is uncertain. The station now devotes most of its airtime to car accidents and drive-by shootings. Meanwhile, Channel 7 has already been blacked out twice this year because of disputes with AT&T over carriage fees, suggesting not all is well at South Florida's most popular news station.
So without her, why bother tuning in?
In the '70s, Cafiero hurried home to make dinner for her daughter. Photo courtesy of WSVN
One winter night in 1970, the call came in to WWL-TV's New Orleans headquarters. There was a fire in the historic French Quarter.
As a cameraman rushed out the door, Carmel Cafiero, then a sheltered 23-year-old Loyola University student, begged her instructor, an anchorman at the station, to let her follow. "Well, as long as you promise not to sue us if you get hurt," he reluctantly agreed.
"If you watch 'Crime Check' regularly, you'll believe that black folks do nothing but commit crimes."
In a small sedan that belonged to the station, they sped to the scene, adrenaline flowing as they dodged revelers and bounced over potholes. Together, she and the photographer ducked under yellow crime tape and headed toward the flashing lights of the fire engines and squad cars. A crowd of 50 or so drunken bar patrons had gathered.
The fire turned out to be a non-event: a couple of drunks had burned a mattress. "There wasn't a story there, but it was as if something bit me — the news bug — and I became obsessed," Cafiero says now. "I mean, I just had to do this."
Growing up outside New Orleans, she'd been a popular cheerleader who played softball, organized dances, and had no ambition besides getting married and having babies. Still, she was no passive Southern belle. As her longtime friend Tobie Craig puts it: "She doesn't take any guff from anybody — never has. I think it has something to do with the fact that her parents ended up splitting up, which didn't happen a lot back then, and her mother had to work."
Her father was an architect and general contractor, and her mother worked at a large New Orleans department store after the divorce. After graduating from Jefferson Parish High School, Cafiero did a brief stint at Louisiana State University, where she says she "majored in football and boys." Two years in, she dropped out to get married. Her daughter, Courtney, was born in 1968.
Cafiero doesn't like to speak about her first marriage except to say that early on, she realized it wouldn't last. "It was dark days for me," she says. "Let's just say that. You can fill in the blanks."
That drove her to enroll at Loyola University when her daughter was still a baby.Cafiero was 22, a serious-looking woman with copper-colored hair and a deep voice that surprised people. "I didn't really know how to do anything, so I figured I needed to finish my education," she says.
When she filed for divorce in 1971, she was an unpaid intern at WVUE in New Orleans. There was no way she could work for free, pay for school, and still feed herself and her daughter, so she gave up on college. "I did not graduate, which is something I always feel bad about, but I had a 2-and-a-half-year-old, so I had to support us," she says.
A producer at WVUE knew about a job at a low-power AM/FM station in Slidell, Louisiana, on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Driving to the interview, Cafiero listened to the announcer read stories from the local paper into the microphone. "You could hear him turning the pages of the newspaper. I thought, Well, I could do better than that."
She was quickly hired to replace the guy and then worked six days a week, doing three newscasts per day and running the station's swap show. "People would call in and say, 'I got a pig, and I need a ladder,' or whatever, and they would trade things on the air."
When she interviewed for better jobs, she found that news directors often struggled to wrap their heads around the idea of hiring a woman. "I remember being interviewed for one station. I had a little suit on, and they asked if they could expect me to dress like that if they hired me," she says. "I said, 'Well, sure. Why? What would be the concern?' They said, 'Well, we wouldn't want you to show up in any of them there hot pants.' I was like, 'Uh, OK. Not a problem.'?"
After a quick stop at a Shreveport radio station, she broke into TV at WAFB in Baton Rouge as an on-air reporter covering politics. "There were whispers and things that if I beat somebody on a story, I had slept with somebody to get it," she says. "After a period of time, you'd have to be sleeping with the world." She was so good that soon she became the first female anchor in Louisiana.
In 1973, John Camp, a former co-worker who had moved from Baton Rouge to WSVN in Miami, let her know the station was looking to its hire its first female reporter. He suggested she apply. At the time, the North Bay Village-based station consistently came in third place in the ratings. It had the smallest staff, oldest equipment, and lowest pay.
But, former employees say, it was serious about journalism. A wall in the lobby was covered with awards. The Mariel Boatlift, the Miami River Cops, and drug wars were still in the future, but there was no shortage of excitement.
Cafiero's 88-year-old mother, whose name is also Carmel, says she had hoped her daughter would stay in Louisiana. "She knew maybe one or two people in Florida, but she had the courage to put all her worldly belongings in her car and drive there," her mother says. "It worried me, of course — a girl on the highway by herself. [But] she was the type of person who, once she made up her mind, that was it."
At WSVN, she was the only woman who wasn't a secretary. As soon as she arrived, she says, the news director asked her to promise not to get pregnant.
WSVN was notoriously demanding. Many reporters quit because they couldn't handle the workload. But Cafiero managed — even though it meant spending a large portion of her paycheck on childcare. At the end of the day, she would hurry home to Miami Shores to heat up a tuna casserole or a premade stew and see Courtney before bedtime.
"She dedicated her time to work, and my time came after her work," recalls Courtney, now a single mother herself and the revenue manager at the Setai Hotel. "It was difficult — she wasn't able to attend a lot of school events during the day... A lot of my friends' parents were there to see me on the cheerleading squad, but my mom didn't get to see that."
Soon Cafiero got the nod as weekend anchor. She would bring along Courtney, who quickly determined she didn't want to follow her mother into the often-superficial world of TV news. "I can remember I'd be waiting for my mom to finish the 11 o'clock news so we could go home," Courtney recalls. "I'd sit by the lady at the switchboard and hear 'That lady needs to fix her hair... That anchor needs a new jacket.' People are extremely judgmental."
During the McDuffie riots in 1980, Cafiero left Courtney, then 12 years old, with a friend who lived near WSVN headquarters. Cafiero reported live from the scene. "A tire company had been set on fire, so there were huge plumes of black smoke scarring the skyline," she remembers. "We were doing a live shot, and the helicopter was flying back and forth through the black smoke to illustrate what was going on. All of a sudden, the helicopter went way up high and we lost the live shot. I asked the pilot why, and he said, 'They're shooting at us.' I said, 'Go higher.'?"
Cafiero's male co-workers rarely grasped the difficulty of single motherhood. "We knew she had a daughter because we saw Courtney when we were all off and would have picnics, but at work, you would never know," recalls Wade Hill, who was the station's assignment editor until 1981. "That probably helped other women who were coming in."
On Cafiero's first day on the job at Channel 7, she was the only female reporter. Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives
"A tourist is set on fire, and two men are accused of the crime," a puffy-faced Rick Sanchez soberly intones while the headline "Torching Trial" appears on the screen. His petite, blond co-anchor, Sally Fitz, looks wide-eyed at the camera.
"If you thought the World Trade Center was a bold and big target for terrorists, there is more tonight — the next target may have been bolder," Sanchez continues, pausing for dramatic effect as grainy black-and-white footage of firefighters searching through debris appears. "Try Richard Nixon. Try Henry Kissinger. More when we return." They go to a commercial break.
"Sometimes there's a tie between good reporters and people who fish."
That was the beginning ofChannel 7's 10 p.m. broadcast exactly 23 years ago, on Labor Day 1993. It bombarded viewers with one gory story after another. The focus was on crime and catastrophe — the bloodier, the better. Although President Bill Clinton was visiting Miami to view the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, he merited only a few seconds of screen time.
In the late 1980s, Ronald Reagan deregulated the television industry, and broadcast news went through massive upheaval. Corporate owners bought more stations, and sales regulations were relaxed. The result was what became known in South Florida as "The Big Switch": After close to 30 years of ownership, NBC ditched Channel 7 and its perennially low ratings, and bought Channel 4, which had been a CBS affiliate. Carmel Cafiero's Channel 7 was left with no network affiliation — and hours of empty airtime to fill.
"When we lost our affiliation, everybody said we were over and we were toast," Bob Leider, the station's general manager at the time, remembers. "At the time, no one thought you could be a bona fide station and deliver news without a network affiliation."
Leider, a jovial, squinting man with a gray comb-over who retired in 2014 but still works as a consultant to the station,recalls that Ed Ansin, who had owned the station since 1962, walked into Leider's office and told him they needed to become more aggressive. Rather than show reruns, they decided to devote seven hours a day to news — more than any other station in the nation — and spice up broadcasts with bold graphics and catchy headlines like "Kids Who Kill" and "Mauled to Death." The newscast took its visual cues from Miami Vice, which had brought a bolder and more colorful look to TV while simultaneously redefining the city.
The station hired an in-house composer whose dramatic music punctuated slow-motion footage of car wrecks and live shots from the scene of murder-suicides. Raw video was edited to give it a grainy, film noir quality. Reporters used a casual, chatty tone — the police chief became "Miami's top cop."
The strategy was engineered by news director Joel Cheatwood. (He later made Jerry Springer a commentator at Chicago's WMAQ in Chicago, which caused several longtime anchors to resign in protest.) Two years after losing its network affiliation, WSVN became number one in the market, according to the Nielsen ratings. By 1993, it was turning a $20 million profit.
Tourism leaders were displeased. Miami was just emerging from the turbulent 1980s, and WSVN's insistence on capturing the most lurid stories of the day hurt the city's reputation. In 1994, nine of South Florida's largest hotels blacked out the station because it was bad for business. "It is a continuous barrage of the body bags on the street and the blood coming out of them," Don Lefton, who owned the Grand Bay in Miami, complained to the New York Times.
There were also concerns that WSVN's "Crime Check," a segment that featured Sanchez — who would go on to anchor at CNN and MSNBC despite drunkenly crashing his car into a pedestrian after a Dolphins game — played up racial stereotypes. "If you watch 'Crime Check' regularly, you'll believe that black folks do nothing but commit crimes," former anchor Denise White told New Times in 1990, shortly after she left for a job in Tampa.
Plenty of criticism came from the journalism establishment. The New York Times snottily headlined a story about WSVN "It Might Be News, but It's Not 'MacNeil/Lehrer.?'" The American Prospect called its piece "Diary of the American Nightmare." It began, "The Book of Revelations does not say whether the apocalypse will be televised. But if it is, WSVN in Miami will not have to interrupt its regular programming."
Joseph Angotti, a former NBC reporter who was teaching journalism at the University of Miami at the time, began tracking how much airtime Channel 7 dedicated to violent crime. In November 1993, for instance, he found it made up 48.9 percent of the station's news coverage. The other half was mostly sex — roadside rapes, teenage promiscuity, and a high-school girls' volleyball team posing in bikinis, among other things. As a result, virtually no attention was paid to the city council or the school board — "all those other things that people probably need to hear about but don't necessarily want to," he says.
"People were saying this was the future of television news," Angotti, who now teaches at Monmouth College in Illinois, remembers. "The future, as far as I was concerned, was pretty disappointing."
Today his concerns sound hilariously retro — who actually expects to see news about the school board on local TV unless there's some kind of sex scandal? In the decade following WSVN's shakeup, almost every station in the nation switched to what became known as "Miami-style news." Soon, no matter where you were, you could turn on your TV set and watch a zookeeper being mauled by a tiger, or cemetery vandals breaking into a casket and beheading a corpse. Stations that insisted on covering serious topics such as education and the environment found themselves behind in the ratings.
Cheatwood, who got most of the credit for WSVN's turnaround, was hired as the executive director of program development for CNN and then became vice president for development at Fox News. Most recently, he had a short-lived stint at the Blaze, Glenn Beck's network. Rick Sanchez went to MSNBC and CNN, was fired after he made anti-Semitic comments directed at Jon Stewart, and now contributes occasionally to Fox News Latino. Sally Fitz left Miami for Chicago and doesn't seem to have worked in TV news since.
"There were all these conservative news people who knocked us," Leider, the then general manager, says. "The irony is that after ten or 15 years, they all started to do what we were doing. What it was — news was boring. "
Cafiero doesn't agree with the "if it bleeds, it leads" characterization of Channel 7, however. "I think we aggressively covered breaking news, that's all. People use that phrase because it's catchy, but I just don't buy it. I think people were jealous, frankly."
Cafiero and cameraman Anthony Pineda took home a coveted duPont Award for their coverage of South Florida pill mills. Courtesy of WSVN
The man's face is blurred out as he steps into a white sedan with Kentucky plates. He's wearing worn-out blue jeans and a baggy white T-shirt that hangs off his wiry frame. He twists the lid off a prescription bottle, shakes out a handful of pills, crushes them in a dollar bill, snorts the powder, and slumps back in the driver's seat. A second, heavily tattooed man in the back seat, who has been mixing crushed pills with water in a bottle, pulls out a hypodermic needle. He puts it into the bottle, sucks up some of the fluid, and then injects the mixture into his bloodstream. They drive off.
Cafiero and her cameraman, Anthony Pineda, follow in an undercover van. When the men stop at a convenience store down the road, she approaches, with Pineda right behind her. The driver, whose face is visible now, is fuming. "We have pictures of you in the car here," she says, sounding pleased with herself, "pictures of you shooting up."
"No, you don't," says the passenger, wearing a backward Hard Rock Cafe baseball cap and clutching a pack of Marlboros.
Cafiero laughs drily. "Yes, we do. Sorry."
The men look at each other, confused.
"So y'all are here from Kentucky to do what? Buy pills and take them back home?"
Unconvincingly, the driver lifts up a bottle of Mountain Dew Code Red. "I'm here to get a pop," he says.
In 2009, South Florida was ground zero for the opiate epidemic. Doctors at so-called pain clinics, most of which were located in Broward County, handed out prescriptions for oxycodone to virtually anyone who asked. Fake pharmacies and shady storefronts sold thousands of pills a day.
Cafiero and Pineda decided to investigate. The two had worked together since 1992, spending countless hours in unmarked vans, listening to oldies on satellite radio — '60s for her, '70s for him — while they collected undercover footage.
"We still had to do our regular stuff, but every time we could steal a couple of hours to do surveillance at these pill mills, we did," Cafiero says. "Every time they moved someplace, we followed them." The pair's tenacity was rewarded with a duPont Award from Columbia University, one of the highest honors in broadcast journalism.
Cafiero had found a niche at Channel 7 by going after scammers and con artists. When she became the station's consumer reporter in the late '70s, she covered fluffy topics such as hotel openings and new rides at Disney World — the kind of "soft news" often assigned to women. But the role ended up giving her the ability to report on people who had been duped by unsavory businesses — tow companies, crematoriums, animal breeders, and the like. Because Florida for decades had led the nation in the number of reported scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission, there was no shortage of material. And when Channel 7 went tabloid, it was simply an opportunity for her to become more aggressive, former general manager Bob Leider says.
"Consumer reporting was one of the things Channel 7 did well back in the '70s and '80s, and when it came time to do more news, that was one of the things they expanded," observes Andrew Barton, who teaches broadcast journalism at the University of Miami. "Carmel was part of that, both before and after... They wanted to be known as the station that's looking out for the consumer."
Over time, Cafiero's name became synonymous with those stories. In 2003, news director Alice Jacobs decided Cafiero should have her own show, which was titled Carmel on the Case.
It was a hit from the beginning. People loved watching her confront everyone from the president of the local Better Business Bureau to fortuneteller Miss Cleo. Some signature Cafiero lines:
"How can you justify giving out a million oxycodone pills?"
"I'm wondering how you're able to park in a disabled spot."
"Don't you think that, as a public official, you ought to answer our questions?"
"What do you think your father is going to say? Do you think he's going to be humiliated?"
"We've been given a video of you pleasuring yourself in your office at this school, and I need to ask you about that."
Doors were slammed in her face. Grown men tried to run away from her. Viewers loved every minute of it. As Jim DeFede at Channel 4 explains: "She knew how to do both good journalism and good TV."
Of that period, her daughter Courtney recalls, "When I was in high school, the boys were always afraid of her. They didn't want to bring me home too late because they didn't want Carmel coming after them."
But she had a softer side. Her family, friends, and co-workers describe an inveterate animal lover who doesn't like to complain about poor service at a restaurant, always answers the phone when her mother calls, and has a deep sense of compassion.
"After Hurricane Andrew, we were looking at homes that were devastated — a woman was sitting outside in a chair, and her house had been flattened," cameraman Pineda recalls. "I remember Carmel taking the woman and comforting her. She just wrapped her arms around her and tried to tell her that we were going to get through it."
In 1992, Cafiero met Bob Gordon, a construction manager who came to her house to provide an estimate on refinishing a table. Their first date was a trip to the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, and he insisted on picking her up Sunday at 7 a.m. "I thought he was so cute that it was worth getting up early for," she says now. "I had kind of given up."
She was hesitant to rush into a relationship. "My first marriage was a failure, so I tried to be much smarter," she says. Eventually, Gordon won her over. Nine years after they met, they were married on a fishing trip in Alaska. (Fishing is Cafiero's favorite activity. Her former co-worker Mark Potter has a theory about this: "Sometimes there's a tie between good reporters and people who fish. It's the same technique: sneaking up on things, being quiet, being patient, knowing when to strike.")
Meanwhile, she made plenty of enemies. Pineda, who is still a photographer at the station, became concerned for Cafiero's safety. "I was the one who always did all the worrying — I had to. She just wanted to go," he says. "I remember one time we approached a sexual predator who lived across the street from an elementary school. When he saw Carmel with the mike, he turned around and picked up an object that turned out to be a two-by-four but could have been a gun. We went running that time."
Cafiero says plenty of people are glad she retired — though she won't name them. In fact, for someone who spent close to five decades in the news business, she's shockingly unwilling to indulge in gossip, go off the record, or express cynicism. "If you can make things a little bit better or you can stop somebody from doing bad things... it's just amazing to me, the feeling," she explains. "It's like nothing else."
Without a doubt, the greatest high came from her series on opiate abuse. Her stories were taken to Tallahassee and shown to lawmakers, and in 2010, the Florida Legislature passed a bill requiring close monitoring of doctors who were writing pain prescriptions. That, along with a series of police raids, ultimately forced pill mills to shut down.
But critics argue her reporting was detrimental to people suffering from chronic pain. "I think Channel 7's coverage led to some of the worst laws in this state," says Broward County public defender Howard Finkelstein, a self-described fan of Cafiero's. "It was a horror show, don't get me wrong. But Florida's Legislature went crazy and passed all these laws that now have chronic-pain patients being treated like junkies."
Cafiero with WSVN cameraman Anthony Pineda (left) and producer Danny Cohen. Photo by Monica McGivern
On a Wednesday afternoon at WSVN's North Bay Village headquarters, half the people sitting in the Newsplex are slim young women draped in cardigans and blankets to fend off the air-conditioned chill. The assignment desk is quiet, aside from the buzz coming from the satellite feed. Writers and producers in noise-canceling headphones swivel on desk chairs and stare at their computer screens.
Behind the news desk sit Belkys Nerey and Robbin Simmons, waiting to deliver the 5 o'clock news. "We need high-definition makeup for these high-definition cameras!" Nerey jokes. "They show everything." Simmons laughs and nods, though it's difficult to see what either would need to hide — both are seemingly ageless, with perfectly smooth, poreless skin.
Cafiero turns cold when asked how her age affected her job security.
The low-slung building off the 79th Street Causeway looks different than it did when Cafiero arrived in 1973. Visitors are no longer greeted by a wall of journalism awards. Instead, news director Alice Jacob's office is decorated with several decades's worth of framed certificates declaring WSVN to be number one in the sweeps. A fishbowl office holds the station's social media team, which posts stories about credit card skimmers at gas stations and alligators spotted on the Rickenbacker Causeway to Facebook and Twitter around the clock.
These days, increasing numbers of viewers are giving up cable subscriptions and switching to on-demand streaming. Between 1949 and 2010, the number of people watching television grew every year. But beginning in 2010, Nielsen has documented, viewership began to fall at every station and in every time slot. In 2015, primetime broadcast ratings were down 16 percent from the previous year.
Ad revenue too is in decline. Stations around the country have been forced to lay off staff and cut back on original programming. Because it's family-owned, WSVN has so far been able to avoid a similar fate. But there's a sense of uncertainty about the future. The station still claims more viewers for its news programming than Channel 4, 6, or 10, but critics say that's only because it has more hours of news.
Which raises the question: Could anyone starting out today have a career like Cafiero's? Talk to journalists from competing stations, and you'll hear the same thing again and again: She was one-of-a-kind.
"She was a very serious investigative reporter on television, which is unfortunately a rare commodity," says Bob Norman of Channel 10.
"What amazes me most is she maintained the same quality of work throughout her career," DeFede says. "She was always dogged, always passionate, never played favorites. Carmel never phoned it in."
When she retired July 1 at the age of 68, Cafiero had outlasted everyone else at the station except the owner — which would be less remarkable if she weren't a woman. Though male reporters gain credibility as they age, women tend to disappear. In 2008, when Marilyn Mitzel, a 51-year-old health-care reporter, was terminated by WSVN, she sued for age discrimination, testifying that news director Alice Jacobs once told her: "No one wants to look at old, ugly people on TV."
"I think everyone in this business knows there's a shelf life," Mitzel says. "For women, it just comes sooner." After she celebrated her 50th birthday, she never returned to the anchor desk.
At trial, the station trotted out Cafiero, who was then 63, to testify in its defense. It didn't help the channel's case much. For one thing, out of more than 300 employees, she was the only female reporter older than Mitzel. And, Mitzel's lawyer pointed out, Cafiero was paid less than several younger and less experienced male reporters. In 2005, after 32 years at the station, she was earning $112,500 annually. Patrick Fraser and Derek Hayward made $123,500 and $117,500, respectively. A jury awarded Mitzel nearly $1 million in compensation, though that was later overturned on appeal owing to a technicality.
Cafiero turns cold when asked how her age affected her job security. "At Channel 7, it just wasn't an issue," she says. "I just worried about doing my job."
But it was hard not to notice how, at the end of her career, she stood out from the seemingly endless parade of ridiculously fit young women whose long, perfect hair and flawless makeup were impervious to heat and humidity. Cafiero had put on weight and aged visibly, and looked like what she was — a grandmother in her 60s.
Her reluctance to talk candidly is somewhat understandable. You don't last 43 years in one place by routinely pointing out examples of institutional sexism. The Carmel who confronted felons, drug addicts, and sex offenders on TV was a fighter. The real Carmel simply wanted to do her job and go with the flow. That's apparent from the advice she gave Danny Cohen, who was her producer in the last six years before she retired. "Keep your head down — that's what she always told me," he recalls. "Keep focused on what you're doing."
Despite all the barriers she broke, Cafiero takes a deep breath and pauses for a long time when asked if she considers herself a feminist. "Um. I'm not comfortable with labels. I just... I just wanted to be treated the same as anyone else, male or female... I think it's taken a long time, but if you look at newsrooms across the country, they're full of women. For those of us who came before, it does your heart good."
Women in TV journalism still get paid less than their male counterparts, are given less desirable assignments, and face discrimination if they're not young, thin, or attractive enough. But those are battles Cafiero is leaving for the young women sitting around the Newsplex. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/carmel-cafiero-changed-the-way-south-florida-does-news-8041154 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/2ce59c1eb412ecd3b67e44dfba92450d4d3112b8a3afaf49c9779e7082a49ea1.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:52:04 | null | 2016-08-25T09:42:00 | Broward County concerts were ground zero for the birth of the modern music festival and a First Amendment battle. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fmusic%2Fbrowards-ten-most-historic-concerts-8005514.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8006776/luther1.jpe | en | null | Broward's Ten Most Historic Concerts | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Photo by Alex Markow
Broward County is just over a hundred years old. In that time, there have been a lot of humdingers and hootenannies. There have also been monumental concerts. Some featured unforgettable musical legends at the heights of their careers; others featured titans who were not much longer for this world. Broward County concerts were also ground zero for the birth of the music festival and a First Amendment battle. Here are the ten most historic Broward County concerts.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg
10. Marilyn Manson at Sunrise Musical Theater, May 12, 1995.
Before Marilyn Manson's shock rock antics were outraging the rest of America, the Fort Lauderdale product caused controversy in his hometown. At a '95 show at Sunrise Musical Theater, Marilyn Manson was arrested and charged with exposure of sexual organs for pulling down his metallic jock strap onstage.
Courtesy of Lynyrd Skynyrd
9. Lynyrd Skynyrd at Hollywood Sportatorium, October 15, 1977.
One of the last concerts with the original lineup of the southern rock staple behind "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Freebird" was at the Hollywood Sportatorium. The Pembroke Pines arena saw many of your favorite classic rock bands in its confines from 1970 until it closed in 1988. The Skynyrd show was notable because it was one of the last chances to see the band's definitive lineup. The band's plane crashed five days later, killing three of its members.
Photo by Stephen Luff / Flickr
8. David Bowie at the Chili Pepper, October 8, 1997.
At the site that now houses Revolution Live, Ziggy Stardust played his longest ever show. It wasn't quite five years, but at three-and-a-half hours and over three sets covering 36 songs, it deserved all of its fame.
Photo by Brian Feinzimer
7. Guns N' Roses at Hollywood Sportatorium, November 29, 1987.
Over Thanksgiving weekend in 1987, Broward County was introduced to a young band called Guns N' Roses that played nine songs off a debut album titled Appetite for Destruction. They opened for Motley Crue, which apparently wanted to haze the new kids on the block. They increased the pyros that went off during "Welcome to the Jungle," startling the hell out of Axl and company.
Photo by Timothy Norris
6. Paul McCartney at National Car Rental Center, May 18, 2002.
McCartney's 36-song set chock full of Beatles songs was memorable enough that many of the songs were featured on his Back in the U.S. concert DVD. But that was not what made this Broward County stay for Sir Paul so memorable. During his two-night stand, McCartney stayed at Turnberry Isle resort and got in an argument with his then-fiancée, Heather Mills, who threw her engagement ring in disgust. After a day of beachcombing, the resort's employees found the ring. The relationship was not as easily salvaged. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/browards-ten-most-historic-concerts-8005514 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/275b2c46d59b027e7e2f1a5d3231f1ab71fe0f9cc3186ee0904c4f26df715e57.json |
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"Antonia Noori Farzan"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:20 | null | 2016-08-24T09:25:00 | The staffer threatened to tell the other kids at the detention center to jump the boy if he told anyone about the abuse. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fbroward-juvenile-detention-center-drags-its-feet-after-17-year-old-reports-sexual-assault-8024827.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8024829/detention.jpg | en | null | Broward Juvenile Detention Center Drags Its Feet After 17-Year-Old Reports Sexual Assault | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | The Broward Juvenile Detention Center Antonia Farzan
Earlier this summer, chief assistant public defender Gordon Weekes commented that dealing with the Broward Juvenile Detention Center was “like Whack-a-Mole: You get them to address one problem, and four other problems come up.”
The latest defect is particularly disturbing: A 17-year-old boy says he was molested while sleeping in his bunk and woke up to realize that a staff member was fondling his penis and buttocks. (Both names are being withheld.)
When the staffer realized the 17-year-old was conscious, he warned him not to tell anyone — otherwise, he’d put a “Code Blue” on him, telling the other kids at the detention center to jump him. As New Times previously reported, this is a common form of punishment at the Broward Juvenile Detention Center, since staffers can write up an incident report saying the kids got into a fight, ensuring attackers aren't held personally responsible.
Despite his fears of retaliation, the 17-year-old reported the incident to the Florida Abuse Hotline. Fort Lauderdale police came to take his statement and opened an investigation. But the staff member wasn’t put on leave or transferred to a different position, and the 17-year-old boy still had to interact with him on a daily basis.
“In any other circumstance, the kid would be taken to sexual assault treatment,” Weekes says. “What message does that send? It says that they don’t take these allegations seriously.”
It also seems to violate Department of Juvenile Justice policy. As Secretary Christina K. Daly wrote in an email, "The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice takes all allegations of sexual abuse seriously and immediately contacts law enforcement to respond and investigate. When it is alleged a staff member is the abuser, the staff member is removed from all youth contact until the investigation by law enforcement is complete. It is my expectation that any and all individuals considered mandatory reporters under Florida law report all allegations of neglect or abuse to the Florida Abuse Hotline.”
Finally, on August 4, two weeks after the incident, Judge Carlos Rebollo allowed the 17-year-old to be released to his family. He’s now home and has gotten a job while he waits for the investigation to run its course. “I’m glad that my kid is out of there and no longer has contact with [his attacker],” says public defender Adam Goldberg, who represents the 17-year-old. “But it shouldn’t have taken as long as it did. He shouldn’t have had continued exposure to that individual while he was waiting for that to happen.” | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/broward-juvenile-detention-center-drags-its-feet-after-17-year-old-reports-sexual-assault-8024827 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/654dfde27f6417ec803989be9ff1de74265fbde56e085a3d2add14c7fdeb6369.json |
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"Ryan Yousefi"
] | 2016-08-29T14:47:00 | null | 2016-08-29T10:00:00 | The top places to eat and watch the game in Broward County, Florida | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Frestaurants%2Fthe-ten-best-sports-bar-dishes-in-broward-county-7881528.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/7886248/1201_burger_funky_buddha.jpg | en | null | The Best Sports Bar Food in South Florida | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | The notorious Funky Buddha 1201 Burger. Photo courtesy of Funky Buddha Brewery
We love sports, and we really love food, so it only makes sense that we desperately search out the greatest places to thoroughly enjoy both. Our favorite sports bars don't just provide us with hundreds of high-definition flat screen televisions and great drink specials; they also offer food you'd be happy to eat even if the TVs were off. Thankfully, you don't have to choose between the game or the meal. We've picked out the sports bars that offer you the best of both worlds, so you can enjoy both equally.
Photo courtesy Quarterdeck
10. Quarterdeck
2933 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-2010; quarterdeckrestaurants.com.
Our Pick: Lobster Dinner, $14.95 with the purchase of a beverage every Tuesday and Thursday.
There are certain parts of the United States where even if someone tells you the lobster dinner at your local sports bar is great, you take a hard pass in the name of caution. South Florida is not one of those locations. Quarterdeck is serving up surf 'n' turf throughout their menu, but the Lobster Dinner special they have available twice a week is appointment eating for our dollar. Every Tuesday and Thursday with the purchase of a beverage, you can score a plate of lobster with a side dish for $14.95.
Some cities do french fries or pizza well, but in South Florida we do seafood just about as well as anyone. Quarterdeck proves you can find five-star seafood while watching the Heat game on a bar stool.
photo courtesy of Franky's Sports Bar Facebook
9. Frankey's Sports Bar
Building 1720, 900 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach; 954-464-2333; frankeysbar.com.
Our Pick: Tacos — Beef, Organic Chicken, or Fish, $12.
Frankey's Sports Bar has a little bit of everything — pizza, pasta, burgers, chili, and even hummus — but their tacos are the menu item that keeps us up at night (in a good way). Franky's serves classic soft-shell tacos in beef, organic chicken, or fish varieties topped with lettuce, crispy onions, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh salsa, Adena cucumber dill sauce, and chipotle sour cream. Sounds good, right? They are. Come for the tacos, stay for the game — that should be their slogan, really.
EXPAND Photo courtesy of Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
8. Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill
2041 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach; 954-427-9304; flanigans.net.
Our Pick: Prime Rib, $17.99 (Served after 4 p.m.).
Flanigan's is known for its food; there's no debate there. While some sports bars might be about drinks or the size and number of televisions, Flanigan's is a food-first place. Most think of chicken wings or ribs when they think of Flanny's, but for our money the prime rib is the secret sauce. The 12-oz. cut of USDA Choice Aged beef is slow-roasted just long enough so that is melts in your mouth; then, it's dripped in au jus and served beside a baked potato or rice.
7. Bru's Room
1000 N. University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-656-8041; brusroom.com.
Our Pick: Triple-Threat Chicken Wings, $11.99 for ten wings.
If you're trying to stand out in the world of bar food, chances are you're going to need to fry alligator nuggets or put some Man vs. Food-type shenanigans on the menu. Bru's Room, however, is staying right inside the bar food box and hitting it out of the park with a traditional favorite: chicken wings. While the rest of Bru's expansive menu (including ribs, char-grilled burgers, and pizza) is terrific, the undisputed star of the show is their legendary Triple-Threat Wings. These wings are grilled and then tossed in a trifecta of goodness: BBQ sauce, Sweet ‘N’ Tangy sauce, and minced garlic. It's tough to make the chicken wings hall of fame, but that's what Bru's Room has done with the Triple-Threat recipe.
We've had our smokers going all day to give you our $9.99 Award Winning Smokehouse Ribs ALL DAY EVERY WEDNESDAY + an ALL DAY Happy Hour! #bbq #ribs #florida #bokampers A photo posted by bokampers (@bokampers) on May 18, 2016 at 1:57pm PDT
6. Bokamper's Sports Bar and Grill
1280 S. Pine Island Rd., Plantation; 954-533-7152; visit bokampers.com.
Our Pick: Smokehouse Ribs, $16.99 full rack ($9.99 Wednesdays).
Former Miami Dolphins defensive end and Bokamper's Sports Bar owner Kim Bokamper just looks like a guy you can trust with your ribs. He's big, he's burly, and he has the appearance of a man who has stared at a smoker for hours on end perfecting his rib recipe. We aren't sure if this is true, but however he came up with his award-winning Smokehouse Ribs, we aren't complaining. Bokamper's might offer the best menu of all the sports bars in the area from a sheer selection standpoint, but the Smokehouse Ribs are definitely the go-to pick.
Reminder: You have an appointment with YUM today. #NationalHamburgerDay #DuffysDoesItBetter A photo posted by Duffy's Sports Grill (@duffysmvp) on May 28, 2015 at 6:29am PDT
5. Duffy's Sports Grill
4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek; 954-422-9789; duffysmvp.com.
Our Pick: The Hangover Burger, $12.49.
Duffy's Sports Grill takes a special interest in putting together an amazing not-your-average-sports-bar-menu. It recently even opened a new test kitchen in Lake Worth in a state-of-the-art studio that will expand their research and development and culinary training departments. That's cool and all, but to be totally honest, what they are doing now is pretty great, especially the tried-and-true Hangover Burger. This half-pound burger is made up of a farm-fresh sunnyside-up egg, pepper-crusted bacon, two slices of American cheese, and all the usual veggies. It's simple, yet effective; trust us — we've tested it out time and time again.
It's pretty convenient, if you think about it: When you are done drinking, all you have to do is order an Uber, then order this burger to-go. You'll thank yourself in the morning.
The notorious Funky Buddha 1201 Burger. Photo courtesy of Funky Buddha Brewery
4. Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park; 954-440-0046; funkybuddhabrewery.com.
Our Pick: 1201 Burger, $11.95 (suggested pairing: Hop Gun).
It wasn't too long ago that Funky Buddha couldn't possibly be included on any list that praised food simply because they hadn't moved into the culinary space yet. Those days now seem like forever ago, because since Funky Buddha opened their Craft Food Counter & Kitchen back in November of last year, they have had their foot firmly inserted in best bar food discussions.
As with everything Funky Buddha does, their food is outside-of-the-box, fantastically done. Our personal favorite, however, is a very inside-the-box dish, a cheeseburger with a very-Funky spin on it. The 1201 Burger is a special signature meat blend, a "3Sum sauce", lettuce, tomato, and pickled onion all topped with a gooey Manchego cheese. Take them up on the option to add a fried egg and bacon to this glorious take on traditional bar food and what you have is a masterpiece.
Drippy-goodness Photo courtesy of Tucker Duke's Lunchbox
3. Tucker Duke's Lunchbox
1101 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Call (954) 708-2035
visit TuckerDukes.com
Our Pick: The Tucker Duke ($10, every Tuesday $5)
What Tucker Duke's Lunchox lacks in size and number of televisions, it more than makes up for in quality of food. Tucker Duke's menu is the sort of reading material you hold onto after you ordered just to figure out what you are going to order next time, or better yet, to-go. Anytime you spot something called "Pork Lollipops"(bacon wrapped smoked pork belly covered in hoisin BBQ sauce) on the menu, you know you've hit the mother load of sports bar food. Our personal favorite is their signature item, The Tucker Duke.
The first thing that sticks out about it, is that right there on the menu, they state there will be zero-changes to this order, and trust us, they aren't joking. The Tucker Duke burger comes stacked high (like, crazy high) fried onions rings, american cheese, tucker sauce, lettuce, and tomato. That's it. That's how you'll eat it, and that's how you'll like it. Trust us, you'll like it.
2. American Social
721 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 764-7005
visit AmericanSocialBar.com
Our Pick: Chicken and Waffles ($14)
Everything about American Social almost makes you forget you're technically in a sports bar: the decor, the clientele, the location (Las Olas Blvd), and most importantly, the food. Their menu definitely has nothing in common with your run-of-the-mill dive sports bar. You just don't expect to find items like rock shrimp flatbreads, lobster grilled cheese, steak panini's, and meat and cheese boards at most sports bars. American Social has that, plus they have our personal favorite, their notoriously sexy chicken and waffles.
These herb vanilla waffles come topped with southern fried chicken, cherries, bourbon mascarpone, and a sugary maple syrup sauce. Now that you've read that, you can get in your car and go stuff that thing in your face. It's waiting for you.
These mussels, though. Photo courtesy of Tap 42
1. Tap 42
1411 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 463-4900
visit tap42.com
Our Pick: Beer Braised Mussels & Fries ($15.50)
Tap 42 is a place that is literally named after an apparatus that shoots beer. Even with the excellent selection of brews, locals think of food first. That's, like, truly achieving the impossible. By now you've visited either the Tap 42 location in Ft.Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or Coral Gables, so you know just how extraordinary their entire menu is, but one item consistently sticks out; the Beer Braised Mussels. These mussels are sauteed in Funky Buddha Floridian beer, mixed with delicious Spanish Chorizo, topped with chilies, oranges, and herbs, all served beside a crispy mini-baguette for dipping. The juice that is a result of this dish could be a meal in itself. We would definitely pay for this soup. And still, the best part about this plate, is it perfectly pairs with so many beers — especially the one included in its delicious sauce. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/the-ten-best-sports-bar-dishes-in-broward-county-7881528 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/8456cd4c18ed19c3927356909388f69df4abd165daaf4501592416834be73359.json |
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"Jess Swanson"
] | 2016-08-30T14:47:25 | null | 2016-08-30T08:56:00 | She's making the 2,100-mile drive to join tribes from across the nation. Local contributions are being accepted in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fmiccosukee-grandmother-drives-to-north-dakota-reservation-to-protest-pipeline-8041134.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8042339/bettyosceola.jpg | en | null | Miccosukee Grandmother Drives to North Dakota Reservation to Protest Pipeline | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | EXPAND Betty Osceola (left) will take supplies and donations to North Dakota. Courtesy of the Upper Room Art Gallery
Betty Osceola's call to action didn't come from a phone or Facebook. Instead, the Miccosukee grandmother says she sensed that her help was needed. When Osceola heard that hundreds of Native Americans were camped in North Dakota defending sacred reservation land from an oil pipeline, she knew that she had to make the 32-hour, 2,100-mile drive and stand in solidarity with her brothers and sisters of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Now, Osceola is accepting food and water donations. Friday morning she will drive to North Dakota in a U-Haul she rented to deliver the supplies. She believes she will be the first Miccosukee to join the protest.
"We're very spiritual people, and our method of communication is different from other people," Osceola tells New Times. "In my heart, I sensed that it was our time to help them."
The Dakota Access Pipeline is a $3.8 million project that will funnel oil from North Dakota through South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois. It will pass very close to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's reservation. Tribe members fear it will taint their drinking water and jeopardize their sacred sites. Last week, hundreds of Native Americans protested at the construction zone, and work was temporarily stopped. Members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe are now camped at the site, waiting for a district judge to decide if the Army Corps of Engineers failed to properly inform the tribe and review the environmental impact.
"People keep calling this a protest, but we believe we were put on Earth by the creator to be guardians of this creation," Osceola says. "We're defenders of the creator's creation."
The Miccosukee have had to protect their own land, Osceola says. Most recently, it was against the construction of a 76-mile paved bike path that would run through the Everglades. To protest the plan, Betty Osceola, tribe members, and other Native Americans walked the proposed 76-mile route. Osceola, though, remembers one Native American man who carried a Lakota flag.
"Two years ago, when there was an issue here in Florida, a Lakota-Sioux member was here," she says. "The Sioux need help, and it's our turn to help them."
The Miccosukee have already penned a letter in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Earlier this week, Betty Osceola wrote her own letter to President Obama asking him to intervene:
Photographer JohnBob Carlos will be accompanying Osceola on the drive. They will leave early Friday morning. Osceola says she can't stay on the grounds for too long because she needs to watch over her local lands.
"People are coming together — not just tribes, but all citizens — because now we understand the value of protecting the environment," she says. "Because in doing so, you're protecting yourself."
Donations are being accepted at TaoZen in Miami (1325 SW Seventh St.). They will process donations at any time with a one-hour notice.
In Broward, the Upper Room Art Gallery will be taking donations of water, trail mix, nuts, and dried fruit or meat — nonperishable, healthful items only (no junk food accepted). Sheets, blankets, and pillows are also accepted. The gallery is located at 300 SW First Ave. #123. There's an easy-access loading zone in front of the gallery. Hours of intake are 12 p.m. to 3p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and other times by appointment. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/miccosukee-grandmother-drives-to-north-dakota-reservation-to-protest-pipeline-8041134 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/9532f1e4db6e22b1df4a6818fec3549822ff0421a1dc168fac26ee04d7fc17ee.json |
[
"Antonia Noori Farzan"
] | 2016-08-31T12:47:05 | null | 2016-08-31T08:35:00 | U.S. Prisoner Transport has been the subject of numerous lawsuits from prisoners who were denied medication, bathroom breaks, and air conditioning... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fpalm-beach-sheriffs-office-relies-on-dangerous-abusive-van-service-to-transport-prisoners-8043093.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8043102/5741994079_75f1ee5367_o.jpg | en | null | PBSO Relies on Dangerous, Abusive Van Service To Transport Prisoners | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | At 7:05 am on September 29, 2009, a van came to pick up Tommy Lee Benton at the Hernando County Jail and take him to the Broward County Main Jail, where he’d serve out his three-year sentence after pleading guilty to being the accessory to armed robbery.
According to a lawsuit that the Fort Lauderdale resident later filed, the van was only supposed to hold eight prisoners, but drivers stuffed twelve in anyway. All wore leg shackles and waist chains. Whenever the van stopped to drop off an inmate, drivers would turn off the fans that pumped air into the cargo area, and Benton, who was 49 at the time, found it hard to breathe.
More than twelve hours later, the van was only ten minutes from the last stop, but Benton couldn’t take it anymore. He asked the drivers to turn on the ventilation. “You motherfuckers need to learn how to say please!” one of the drivers answered.
Benton responded by reminding him of his constitutional rights. The van’s two drivers, who were later identified as Stephen Rousseau and Michael Rosario, pulled over by the side of the road, dragged Benton out of the van, ripped off his shirt, slammed him into the hot pavement, and kicked him while he lay there, unable to move.
Four years later, a judge would award Benton a settlement of $60,012.00. But the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office still relies on U.S. Prisoner Transport, the Melbourne, Florida-based company that provided the van and employed the two drivers, to extradite prisoners. (The Broward Sheriff’s Office terminated their contract with the company in 2010.)
The company also does business under the name of Brevard Extraditions, and is a division of Prisoner Transportation Services, LLC, the country’s largest for-profit extradition company. It’s been the subject of countless lawsuits alleging inhumane conditions and brutal abuse since Robert Downs, a former logistics manager for the Mid Florida Security Group, started the business in 2004. Most of them were dismissed, but viewed all together, a disturbing pattern emerges.
Among the claims filed in Florida courts:
-Drivers denied inmates bathroom breaks for 5 hours at a time and told them, “Just go ahead and piss in your pants, you can take a shower when you get to where you’re going.” Others were handed 10 ounce cups to urinate in.
-A prisoner was denied medication he took for heartburn, arthritis, and high blood pressure for the length of a three-and-a-half day trip. When he spoke up, van drivers retaliated by slamming on the brakes and taking hard turns so that the shackled inmates would fall on top of one another, telling the other prisoners that it was because he had complained.
-Inmates were locked inside steel cages in the back of the van for hours at a time, unable to move or stretch their legs. Meanwhile, drivers refused to turn on the air conditioning in order to save gas, even when temperatures reached over 100 degrees.
-A passenger dislocated his shoulder when the van driver abruptly slammed on the brakes and he fell over. Although the injury required surgery, drivers refused to take him to a doctor or hospital.
Earlier this year, the company faced national scrutiny when the New York Times and The Marshall Project published a joint investigation into what they termed “the deadly world of private prisoner transport.” It started off with the harrowing story of Steven Galack, who was arrested in Palm Beach County for failing to pay child support and was beaten to death by fellow prisoners while being extradited to Ohio. He was one of four passengers who have died in one of Prisoner Transportation Services’ vans since 2012.
The investigation placed the bulk of the blame on the company, not the drivers, who received minimal training and were encouraged to take as few breaks as possible. Prison Transportation Services doesn’t charge law enforcement agencies by the hour. Instead, it bills them based on the number of prisoners moved and the number of miles travelled. Employees are encouraged to get from one prison to another as quickly as possible, often at considerable danger to themselves and their passengers.
As one anonymous former employee complained on RipoffReport.com, “In my experience with this company, drivers never receive enough sleep while being on the road for 16 days driving vans with an inadequate sleeper berth. I had seen first hand drivers get into accidents because they were falling asleep at the wheel. When I was at the wheel on several occasions I swerved into oncoming traffic because I was falling asleep at the wheel. The owner, Robert Downs, does not care if drivers need sleep, he just says get it done.”
It’s not hard to understand why the PBSO has turned to for-profit van services: they charge considerably less than it would cost to send an individual deputy to extradite a prisoner. But what’s not clear is why they continue to use a company which has such a questionable track record. So far, they’ve declined to comment on that. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/palm-beach-sheriffs-office-relies-on-dangerous-abusive-van-service-to-transport-prisoners-8043093 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/f2224e7757a8153a9967d71e24c480523464c44d93386a82a000d9e253f094d4.json |
[
"Nicolás Rivero"
] | 2016-08-26T12:57:56 | null | 2016-08-24T08:57:00 | Florida passed meaningless computer science standards this spring, and Broward County Schools have had the most success in figuring out how to... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fflorida-barely-teaches-computer-science-but-broward-is-best-8026162.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8026937/students_in_classroom_credit_dotshock_-_shutterstock.com_1200.jpg | en | null | Broward Leads Florida in Computer Science Education | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | We’ve stepped into a brave new world in which cars drive themselves, Pokémon are real, and you can order everything from a Pub Sub to a helicopter on your phone. As we venture further into the future, human progress – and our kids’ ability to move out of the house and get a job – will increasingly depend on how well our schools teach students to understand computer science.
The future is bright for Florida’s tech geeks. There are more than 22,000 open computing jobs in the state, and they pay an average of $77,468 annually. That’s nearly double the state’s $42,860 average salary. But Florida still hasn’t figured out how to train enough students to fill those high-paying jobs. Only 2,114 computer science students graduated in the entire state in 2014.
“It’s only going to get worse as the number of computer science jobs continues to grow and the number of students in these fields does not,” said Gary Chartrand, chairman of the Florida Board of Education. “If we keep doing what we’ve been doing, we won’t even come close to solving the problem.”
Florida took its first feeble steps toward a solution this spring when the state legislature approved a computer science curriculum. The reps and senators, however, didn’t get around to passing any laws to require schools actually teach computer science, nor did they approve funding to train (or hire) qualified teachers.
“The bureaucrats all congratulated themselves for adopting a curriculum, but it doesn’t really mean anything,” said John Padget, a Florida State University professor and a member of the state board of education. “School systems can just ignore it entirely.”
There's a light to lead the way, though. Chartrand says Broward County Public Schools lead Florida in teaching computer science. Superintendent Robert Runcie says the rest of the state (including Miami-Dade and Palm Beach schools) could learn a thing or two from Broward’s approach.
“You can either teach computer science as just another subject area,” Runcie said, “or you can take our perspective where we treat it as a fundamental skill, like literacy, and integrate it into everything we do.”
Broward starts its students on computer science early. A second grader, for example, might learn about algorithms by writing out step-by-step instructions for getting from her seat to the classroom door. Before they ever learn to code or touch a keyboard, Runcie wants students to think like programmers in the real world.
Statewide, only 18 percent of high schools teach AP computer science. But in Broward, every one of the 32 public high schools offers the course, and teachers in 34 of the district’s 40 middle schools and 110 of 139 elementary schools are required to teach all students a few hours of computer science each year.
Through a partnership with Code.org and a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Runcie said, the county has sent teachers from different subject areas to summer professional development classes at Nova Southeastern University to learn how to weave computer science into their curriculum. But he says that once the grant money runs out, the county will have to pull that money out of its own $5 billion budget.
In the meantime, the Florida legislature will meet again next spring. John Padget, the Board of Education member, says he’s optimistic that the state will pass laws and provide funding to jumpstart computer science education.
“It’s got to happen because you can’t do hardly anything without computer science,” he said. “Name me one job besides picking up garbage where you can make money without a laptop going forward.” | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/florida-barely-teaches-computer-science-but-broward-is-best-8026162 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/f529e314f0e8eed2baad5a771338579966fb0c49a49182fa6e02cdc47529a9b4.json |
[
"Claudia Dawson"
] | 2016-08-26T14:46:28 | null | 2016-08-26T10:44:00 | Eric Grutka, a.k.a. Mr. Delicious, owner/executive chef of Ian’s Tropical Grill in Stuart, faced off against Adam Brown, executive chef at The Cooper... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Frestaurants%2Fchef-vs-chef-2016-week-10-offal-ly-good-eats-and-fruity-treats-8033818.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8033899/it8a8843.jpg | en | null | Chef vs. Chef 2016 Week 10: Offal-ly Good Eats and Fruity Treats | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Eric Grutka likes to drink his Moscow mules mind eraser-style. Studio B2/Emiliano Brooks
Chef vs. Chef is a 16-week competition at Max's Harvest hosted by chef Eric Baker that pits local chefs against one another, cooking up surprise ingredients for a panel of judges — and our tasting pleasure.
What do Hannibal Lecter, zombies, and Sicilian grandmothers all have in common (other than being huge Pavarotti fans)? Their love of eating brains, of course. And for good reason: brains are really, really tasty. Lamb’s brains, as we learned on Wednesday night, are definitely among the best types of brains to eat (sorry, Dr. Lecter). If you’ve ever had veal sweetbreads (from the thymus gland), you’re not too far from brains. Both kinds of offal, when prepared correctly, have a creamy, custard-like texture and a delicate flavor.
Lamb’s brains, along with jackfruit and Turtle Creek goat cheese from Loxahatchee — all generously donated by uber-local purveyor Sunshine Provisions — were the stars of the evening.
Jackfruit has been trending heavily lately, due to its popularity as a meat substitute. Unripe jackfruit, when cooked, is said to have a texture like pulled chicken or pork, but the only people who actually think so are vegans. Upton’s Naturals sells packaged jackfruit in flavors like “chili lime carnitas,” and features a drawing of a mustachioed eighteenth century dandy as its logo, so it’s impossible for hipsters not to buy.
Adam Brown wonders how many vegans it takes to lift a jackfruit. Studio B2/Emiliano Brooks
Eric Grutka, a.k.a. Mr. Delicious, owner/executive chef of Ian’s Tropical Grill in Stuart, wore a “Chef Knives Matter” t-shirt to the battle. Adam Brown, executive chef at The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens, brought his A Game.
Brian Cartenuto of Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox returned to liven up the competition, this time as a judge (he lost to Grutka in week 4), along with Rey de la Osa, resident chef at the Boca Raton Publix Aprons cooking school, and Chef vs. Chef veteran competitor Blake Malatesta.
The battle began with Grutka’s jackfruit piña colada, with avocado, “young coconut meat,” dulce de leche, and rum. Cartenuto wasn’t impressed. “That wasn’t a piña colada. I love piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain,” he said.
Brown’s first plate was a pumpkin seed crusted goat cheese with cherry hazelnut vinaigrette and mustard greens. “The goat cheese was creamy and the pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch,” said De la Osa.
Grutka followed up with “twelve minute scrambled eggs,” the best scrambled eggs the competition has seen yet. He mixed goat cheese and brown butter into the eggs, and topped them with salty bacon lardons, rissolee lamb’s brains, and a sprinkling of chives. After a taste, Cartenuto fell in love with his former rival.
“I’d go from a top to a bottom for you, Eric,” he said.
Malatesta said, “The eggs have the texture of ricotta cheese, with a beautiful creaminess and flavor. The bacon made up for the lack of salt. I’d eat this for breakfast anytime of the day.”
Grutka's goat cheese and brown butter scrambled eggs with sauteed lamb's brains Studio B2/Emiliano Brooks
Brown’s next dish was the favorite of the night—a lamb brain fritter with red onion marmalade and salsa verde.
“The perfect bite. Sweet, vinegary, no flaws in this dish,” said Cartenuto. It had texture (crispy outside and creamy inside of the fritter), herbaceousness (the salsa verde), and a balance of sweetness and acidity (the marmalade).
Brown's lamb brain fritter with red onion marmalade and salsa verde was the favorite dish of the night. Studio B2/Emiliano Brooks
An eggy clafoutis with jackfruit caramel, served in a mini cast iron pan, was Brown’s next course. The presentation was lackluster and the texture was too chewy, but the judges agreed that the flavor was there.
Next, it was Grutka’s turn. His double-dipped goat cheese croquette with guava-jalapeno sauce and grilled lime was a menu-worthy bite you’d want to order again.
“Lemme drop it like it’s hot,” said Cartenuto. “It only needed one dip.”
Brown’s final dish was lamb’s brains with brown butter caper sauce and sautéed jackfruit. The judges appreciated the classic French preparation.
Grutka still had two more dishes up his sleeve, for a total of five. Country fried lamb brains on jackfruit-chipotle aioli had an addictive crunchy/creamy texture, with a smoky heat that built up slowly. His dessert, a goat cheese and mascarpone cannoli, rested on the same jackfruit-jalapeno sauce he used for his croquette. It worked.
“This is called cross-utilization, and it’s how we make money in the restaurant business,” said Cartenuto.
Grutka's goat cheese cannoli with jackfruit-jalapeno sauce Studio B2/Emiliano Brooks
After a brief deliberation by the judges, Mr. Delicious (Grutka) emerged the night’s winner and will move on to the next round.
Tune in next week to see Kevin Darr (City Cellar) battle Jessie Steele (CWS) in the quarter finals.
Chef vs. Chef takes place at Max's Harvest in Delray Beach at 10 p.m. every Wednesday through September. The 16-week event series is open to the public for a $5 donation, which benefits the Milagro Center, a Delray Beach-based nonprofit that works to enrich children’s lives through the cultural arts and academic support. Your admission gets you one glass of wine, beer, or cocktail and a seat for the culinary action. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/chef-vs-chef-2016-week-10-offal-ly-good-eats-and-fruity-treats-8033818 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/4d39541cdc55cef602f89d0136dbf52c4fb60562289291ed3eae737acd307238.json |
[
"Nicole Danna"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:45 | null | 2016-08-23T10:16:00 | Modern Juice Co. opens in Jupiter with the mission of helping you on your path to a healthy lifestyle. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Frestaurants%2Fmodern-juice-co-wants-to-help-you-on-your-path-to-health-7950949.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/7950952/unnamed.jpg | en | null | Modern Juice Co. Wants to Help You on Your Path to Health | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Modern Juice Company founder Jon Sullivan holding a Mr. Green Go specialty smoothie. Photo courtesy of Modern Juice Co.
Like so many new businesses, Modern Juice Company in Jupiter began as a passion project, one that just so happened to become a successful (and healthful) endeavor.
"Modern Juice Co. began as a lifestyle change for my family and some friends of mine," says founder Jon Sullivan, who opened the business with his wife in December 2014. "As it grew, I knew we were on to something special. I think everyone wants to feel good."
What began as a simple challenge undertaken by a group of locals a few years ago has today become a haven for those seeking healthful, nutritious juices and smoothies. For Sullivan, it's all thanks to his original mission to find a way to make the best-tasting juices possible while retaining maximum nutrition.
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When developing the concept, Sullivan says it became evident that there was a large gap in the market for nonsugar-based smoothies and juices. To address the issue, he and his wife — along with a few supportive friends — explored a variety of different juicing methods and ingredients to uncover what they feel is the "best way to deliver the best."
Today, the storefront is serving a full menu of cold-pressed juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, and a number of grab-and-go locally baked goods for those looking to add a bit of health and happiness to their diet — without the added sugar or less-than-ideal fillers.
Some of the most popular menu selections include the “Citrus Sunrise” açaí bowl prepared with pitaya (AKA dragonfruit), orange juice, pineapple, and strawberry and topped with honey; the “Sunshine Punch” juice made with carrot, pineapple, orange, and ginger; and the “Mr. Green Go” smoothie with kale, spinach, banana, pineapple, and apple juice.
To show their gratitude for the local support they've received along their journey toward health, Sullivan also recently became a member of Think Local Palm Beaches, a nonprofit organization working to support and preserve locally owned, independent businesses in northern Palm Beach County.
"All of our customers are on some sort of healthy lifestyle path," says Sullivan. "And we feel like it's our job to help them get to where they are heading."
Modern Juice Co. 287 E. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter; 561-320-9300; modernjuiceco.com.
Nicole Danna is a food writer covering Broward and Palm Beach counties. To get the latest in food and drink news in South Florida, follow her @SoFloNicole or find her latest food pics on the BPB New Times Food & Drink Instagram. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/modern-juice-co-wants-to-help-you-on-your-path-to-health-7950949 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/180d3e534dbc4cd06d5b9374b374462636f2f3ec7d4ae10e2472c5352f28932f.json |
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"Nicole Danna"
] | 2016-08-26T12:55:48 | null | 2016-08-24T09:44:00 | Sant Ambroeus, a celebrated Italian pasticceria and confetteria, has announced it will open its first establishment in the U.S. outside New York this... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Frestaurants%2Fmilans-sant-ambroeus-coming-to-palm-beach-this-november-8006779.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8010694/unspecified.jpeg | en | null | Milan's Sant Ambroeus Coming to Palm Beach This November | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Filetto di manzo (beef tenderloin) from Sant Ambroeus, coming soon to Palm Beach. Photo by Nicole Franzen
A famous Milan-based restaurant best known for its coffee and lunch-heavy fare is coming to South Florida this fall.
Sant Ambroeus, a celebrated Italian pasticceria and confetteria with several stateside locations in Manhattan, has announced it will open its first establishment outside New York this November at the Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach. It will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, according to a press release.
The establishment will bring authentic Milanese cuisine and hospitality to the island, building upon the success of its 30-year-old Madison Avenue location as well as additional ones in Southampton, the West Village, SoHo, the Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Loews Regency in midtown Manhattan, and the Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Sotheby's.
"I myself have a home in Palm Beach County, and I am certain that Sant Ambroeus will resonate with the local community," Dimitri Pauli, partner at SA Hospitality Group, said in a press release. "Many of those who frequent Palm Beach and the surrounding areas have either experienced Sant Ambroeus in New York, or have heard about our legacy."
The original Sant Ambroeus, named for the city's patron saint, opened its doors in Milan in 1936. In its early days, it's said the establishment acquired a devoted following in northern Italy's cosmopolitan city where it became a meeting place for the local intelligentsia who would dine by day on Sant Ambroeus’ legendary cappuccino and cornetto, enjoy a panini for lunch, and later spend an evening feasting on more refined cuisine in the establishment's elegant dining room.
Parmigiana alla Melanzane. Photo by Nicole Franzen
Now, you can dine like you're at the Sant Ambroeus in Milan too. Each Sant Ambroeus remains authentic to its Milanese origins, added Pauli, serving everything from breakfast and lunch to formal afternoon tea, dinner, and dessert.
According to the restaurant’s designer, Robert McKinley, Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach will even look the part, with a design inspired by the “Gran Caffés” of Italy in the 1950s — a mix of clean, modern lines accented with rich and noble materials like mahogany and Italian stone. The space will accommodate up to 174 guests, and — in addition to the fine dining experience in the main dining rooms — guests can enjoy more casual seating at the signature coffee bar and gelateria.
As for the food, it's touted as authentic too. Overseen by Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group's culinary director Iacopo Falai, the Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach menu will stay true to the brand's traditional Milanese dishes while incorporating new menu items exclusive to the Florida location.
"The menu will focus on seafood and colorful salads with texture, grains, and fruits [that] will highlight the simplicity of the local produce," said executive chef Marco Barbisotti.
Popular signature dishes to keep an eye out for include Sant Ambroeus favorites like the Vitelli Tonnato (chilled, thin-sliced veal with a tuna sauce garnished with capers), Caprese (buffalo mozzarella, Kumatoe tomatoes, and fresh basil), Tagliatelle alla Bolognese (the restaurant's own tagliatelle in a light veal ragu), and Cotoletta alla Milanese (traditional Milanese-style breaded veal chop).
A dessert cart will provide a glimpse at the in-house pastries available at the new Palm Beach location. Photo by Nicole Franzen
If you're craving something sweet, the Palm Beach restaurant will also feature a special dessert cart that will be displayed in the main dining room, offering a glimpse at housemade cakes, pies, tiramisu, and a creamy millefoglie — a sweet Italian pastry akin to Napoleon that consists of layers of puff pastry and chantilly cream — prepared by in-house pastry chef Guido Mogni.
Beverage director and mixologist Alex Berlingeri will be on hand to prepare a number of handcrafted cocktails with a focus on digestivi, after-dinner drinks that aid in digestion. The restaurant will also offer a wine program comprised of fine Italian wines, including esoteric options from more obscure regions. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/milans-sant-ambroeus-coming-to-palm-beach-this-november-8006779 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/c8ab7335b6d9118e0f2f960d8cdd264dbe37e734e54f1a89632713ecdcff2f1b.json |
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"Bilge Ebiri"
] | 2016-08-30T14:47:19 | null | 2016-08-30T09:00:00 | Mia Madre is a sad little film, and also a very funny one — which isn’t contradictory when the subject is the inability to match thought and action. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Ffilm%2Fa-filmmaker-confronts-the-very-meaning-of-work-in-morettis-mia-madre-8015030.json | http://images1.laweekly.com/imager/u/original/7279387/mia-madre-1-credit-music_box_films.jpg | en | null | Mia Madre Movie Review | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | EXPAND Courtesy of Music Box Films
The attempt to reconcile the personal with the political has been the great theme of Nanni Moretti’s cinema, as it was for many of the legendary Italian directors before him. In Mia Madre, it finds one of its more vivid examinations. The film’s concept is blunt — a director struggles with her dying mother’s last days while trying to make a movie about a factory strike, and hilarity ensues (no, really) — but Moretti’s follow-through is tender and nuanced. Mia Madre is a sad little film, and also a very funny one — which isn’t so contradictory when the subject is the very inability to match thought and action, vision and reality.
We first see Margherita (Margherita Buy), the director of the film-within-the-film, in the midst of shooting a scene of a workers’ protest being broken up by cops. As she argues with her crew, it’s clear that this fictional filmmaker is cut from very much the same cloth as Moretti himself: She scolds a cameraman for closing in too much on the blows of a cop hitting a protester; when he responds that he zoomed because he wanted the audience to “get into” the scene, she asks if the cameraman “wants to be the cop or the worker.” Perspective matters, and how you frame a shot says a lot about how you see the world. (As Bernardo Bertolucci once put it, it’s not so much about making political movies, but about making movies politically.) It isn’t by chance that Moretti cuts from this scene to a close-up of a nurse rubbing Margherita’s sick mother’s hands with medication. That’s the kind of detail a true humanist would focus on.
Film Details Critics' Pick Mia madre Rating: R Genre: Comedy Running Time: 106 min. More Info Trailer
Margherita and her brother Giovanni (played by Moretti himself) are in the midst of dealing with their mother’s failing heart. A respected teacher and scholar of Latin, mom’s lucidity varies. While Giovanni has taken time off from his job — we sense that he’s not exactly a workaholic to begin with — Margherita has plunged fully into hers. Her film is a big-budget political drama starring big-name American actor Barry Huggins (John Turturro), who turns out to be both an egomaniac and an incompetent. Forced to act in Italian, he can’t remember his lines, throws petulant hissy fits and can’t stop talking about the time he worked for — and was fired by — Stanley Kubrick. Turturro is hilarious as Barry, but somehow resists caricature. We all know he can go broad; the Coen Brothers have proven that over and over again. But Barry’s preening self-regard and its counterpart, abject self-loathing, come across as rooted in vulnerability, inadequacy, alienation. You feel bad for this lonely guy, even as you laugh at him.
The film settles into an uneasy dance between these competing energies: the gathering melancholy of Margherita’s scenes with her mother and the shenanigans on set, where Barry finds new ways to ruin each scene. Moretti also intersperses brief dream sequences in which Margherita reassesses figures and events from her life. These latter moments — which can be hit or miss — hint at the key question on Moretti’s mind, which concern how we value work and how life interferes with it. Looking over her mother’s reams of scholarship, the volumes of Tacitus and Lucretius, Margherita exclaims, “Where will all these books go — all that work?”
EXPAND Courtesy of Music Box Films
The question is both practical and existential: What use is all this effort and all this stuff if in the end all we’re going to do is decay and disintegrate? She could be asking this of her own work as well. (And of course, it’s a perfectly Moretti-esque bit of framing that the movie she’s making is all about placing a proper value on labor.) Margherita's question hangs in the air: It speaks to the film’s constantly shifting tone, between the chaos of the set and the sad stasis of the hospital.
All that’s conceptually interesting — at least, when Moretti doesn’t fall into the clichéd trap of worrying over whether Margherita has spent enough time with her loved ones while pursuing cinematic glory. But Mia Madre’s heart lies in the little details that Moretti always finds — those moments that tell you the filmmaker understands these people and has, in some way, lived their story. Margherita has a dream that her mother has died, then wakes up to find herself in mom’s hospital room, with her still alive, albeit frail; Margherita's momentary relief is heartbreaking.
Similarly, a scene in which Margherita nearly has a nervous breakdown over her inability to find a meaningless electric bill has the ring of truth to it — Moretti tempers the melodrama by wedding it to a completely irrelevant task. That authenticity extends, as you might expect, to the scenes on set as well — to the strange way that a cloud of assistants will silently follow a director around, to the leeway given to a big star even when he’s at his most irrational, to the way every crew member always seems to think he can do the director’s job better than she can. Mia Madre may be a delicate film, but don’t be surprised if, in the end, the cumulative power of its humanity obliterates you. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/film/a-filmmaker-confronts-the-very-meaning-of-work-in-morettis-mia-madre-8015030 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/b52151c3c448a0e6b9fd45b91dcb1672dba0e9bf920ba41310a011b1a8989749.json |
[
"Nicole Danna"
] | 2016-08-30T12:47:09 | null | 2016-08-30T08:05:00 | American English offers something altogether new to the downtown Hollywood district — an eclectic mix of regional American and globally influenced... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Frestaurants%2Famerican-english-adds-a-touch-of-international-cuisine-to-every-dish-8041144.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8041139/dish1-1-09f8289cf48014e8.jpg | en | null | American English Adds a Touch of International Cuisine to Every Dish | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Nearly two decades ago, American English Kitchen + Bar chef/owner Russ Simon wasn't cooking in any fancy kitchen. Instead, he was studying business management at the University of Central Florida. At the time, no one — not even the future chef himself, who would go on to cook alongside a Michelin-starred staff — could have predicted a 15-year career with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
An unforeseen turn of events redirected Simon's footsteps once again and bestowed upon Broward County — specifically downtown Hollywood — a new culinary destination.
"I try to walk that line between tradition and my way, paying homage while also being fun."
Simon, born and raised in South Florida, spent several years working in the humdrum professional world in Orlando. One day, frustrated and bored, he decided to go a different route and began taking culinary classes at nearby Valencia College.
Simon fused his culinary training with his business background when he started cooking at Wolfgang Puck Express in Downtown Disney. The fast-casual setting — quick meals such as pizza and roast chicken — proved to be the perfect training ground for his future career. It was also a short prelude to what would become a prosperous partnership with Puck, and many of his most prestigious establishments.
In 2004, Puck approached Simon with a single question: Where would he like to work next? His answer was Spago Beverly Hills, a restaurant that would later earn two Michelin stars during his tenure as a member of the kitchen team.
Charred octopus Photo by CandaceWest.com
The chef went on to cook for numerous Wolfgang Puck establishments following Spago. Now, just one year after leaving Puck and armed with the experience he's gained in kitchens across the world, the Broward native has returned to his old stomping grounds to open his first restaurant.
You could assume Simon is just another new kid on the block, but don't make that mistake. Instead, American English offers something altogether new to the downtown Hollywood district — an eclectic mix of regional American and globally influenced dishes that give a hint of upscale refinement among the area's more casual concepts.
Simon says he scoured South Florida looking for the perfect space, and the 80-seater he finally settled on is one that brings back memories. It's located just blocks from where Simon's grandparents once lived.
"I decided if I was going to leave, to strike out on my own and do this, I wanted to be close to home — to friends and family," he says.
On the menu, playful textures abound from appetizer to dessert: fresh cabbage mixed with sweetened vinegar presents a zingy crunch to the smooth texture of braised octopus; potato beignets are two-bite flavor bombs that ooze creamy mashed-potato purée beneath a lightly fried shell; and a rich flourless chocolate cake is unexpectedly light and fluffy.
Simon's opening offerings range from the ubiquitous seasonal fish and produce sides to more creative comfort-food concoctions, catering to customers who crave simpler fare. One day, you might sample Singapore-style prawns; another, you can try fluffy sourdough biscuits stuffed with maple-glazed pork belly and apple butter jam.
Singapore chilli prawns Photo by CandaceWest.com
Those starter potato beignets, however, have been the most popular thus far, Simon says. He wanted a dish that was representative of a favorite childhood experience, one part loaded baked potato skins and one part tater tot. Together, they create a two-bite ball that offers the best of both, fried as delicately as the treat of the same name you remember from your hometown fair.
It starts with potatoes cooked until they're creamy-soft; blended into a thick mash; tossed with aged white cheddar, scallions, and cooked bacon; and seasoned delicately with salt and pepper. From there, the mixture is rolled, battered, and fried, creating a light, crisp coating that gives way to a creamy potato ball inside. When paired with the burnt onion aioli, the beignets take on a French fry-like quality too.
You'll find octopus on nearly every menu these days, but Simon says adding one to his own was a guilty pleasure. While other chefs play it safe with a Mediterranean or Spanish flair, he took inspiration from two nearby establishments, each different restaurants he'd visited in recent months — including the charcoal-grilled octopus at Gabose in Lauderhill — for his own twist.
Rather than one large tentacle sprawled across the plate, the braised and charred octopus is chopped into thick medallions placed in cups of bib lettuce atop a tangy slaw of pickled daikon radishes, carrots, and fresh cabbage. The chef admits it's an ode to Korea, where lettuce is often used as a conveyor for meats and seafood and then finished with a dash of Japanese Kewpie mayo and toasted sesame seeds.
Like those opening acts, some main plates are also year-round staples. They won't disappear from the menu during Simon's next seasonal flux, but seasonality still plays a role.
Take, for instance, his signature Singapore chili prawns — what read as Singapore chili soft-shell crabs several weeks ago are now the plump, head-on shrimp because of product availability.
Simon explains the dish was inspired by his travels, and though it's not the most traditional version of the Singaporean seafood selection popular across Malaysia, it offers the same basic flavor profile.
It starts with fermented chilies — a mixture of sweet and hot varieties blended with garlic, shallots, ginger, salt, and sugar that sits for several days until it transforms into a thick, pasty sauce akin to homemade sriracha. From there, it's blended with fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, and a touch of ketchup before it's used as a finishing sauce. It marries well with the prawns (or, when in season, soft-shell crab) dipped into a light batter of eggs, rice vinegar, and shallots before the crustaceans are given a tempura-like dusting of cornstarch and rice flower, a mixture that makes for a light, crisp bite after a turn in the sauté pan with scallions, Chinese garlic, and ginger.
"I try to walk that line between tradition and my way, paying homage while also being fun," Simon says.
In Singapore, chefs will swirl beaten eggs into the chili sauce before serving, which gives an egg-drop-soup consistency to the final dish. Instead, Simon's ode to the egg is a salt-and-pepper-cured yolk that's shaved over the dish just before serving; the heat from the pan-friend shrimp melts the yellow tendrils, lending the same rich flavor without the gelatinous goop.
Lamb shank Photo by CandaceWest.com
While entrées like fresh fish selections and USDA prime meats represent a balance between seasonal and small-scale farm product sourcing, Simon's personal favorite main plate offers more "fun" instead.
It's what he calls his best accomplishment, a dish that was months in the making: the lamb shank al pastor. Not a fancy steak, terrine, or popular comfort-food dish like meat loaf, this handsome cut of meat — with its crossover thatching of muscles — is manipulated to resemble the spit of seasoned meats used to make Mexico's Lebanese-inspired tacos al pastor.
After marinating the shank in a rich paste of semitraditional al pastor spices such as dried chilies, annatto seeds, and garlic, the meat is packed into a conical shape and cooked sous-vide at a low temperature for 24 hours. Incredibly tender, it's placed under the broiler just before serving for a crisp sheen.
But the real magic is when you slice into it. Push aside the pico de gallo, made with tomatillos, scallions, radishes, and pineapple, to reveal a dense kaleidoscope of interlocking muscle fibers, layered in such a way that it mimics the layers of meat found on the traditional al pastor spit.
"I've been inspired by cuisines of many different cultures," Simon says. "I'm just thrilled to be back in South Florida, where I can offer a little something for everyone's palate."
American English Kitchen + Bar
1900 Harrison St., Hollywood; 954-589-0200; americanenglishkitchenandbar.com. Dinner Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 to 10 p.m., Friday 5:30 to 11 p.m., Saturday 6 to 11 p.m.
Potato beignets $9
Pork belly on sourdough biscuits $10
Octopus $12
Singapore chili prawns $34
Cousin Rosalie's chocolate cake $8 | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/american-english-adds-a-touch-of-international-cuisine-to-every-dish-8041144 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/edf1a2bf07b653bf170e05815c01e36f31fa12116e874a61edb5bc9d86bb0b1b.json |
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"Ryan Yousefi"
] | 2016-08-26T14:46:11 | null | 2016-08-26T09:40:00 | The Dolphins beat the Falcons, and there was good, bad and reallllly ugly. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fthe-dolphins-win-their-third-preseason-game-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-8032892.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8034102/ryan_tannehill_-_miami_dolphins_vs_oakland_raiders_2012.jpg | en | null | The Dolphins Win Their Third Preseason Game: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | EXPAND Ryan Tannehill looked capable of running a conservative offense. June Rivera via Wikimedia Commons
The Miami Dolphins won their third preseason dress rehearsal game last night against the Atlanta Falcons, 17-6. Super Bowl? Obviously. While the score is by far the most important thing to come out of the wondrous scrimmage, there were many things that occurred within those 60 minutes that are worth mention.
Good, bad, and ugly occurrences took place; let's take a look at all three, completely overreact to them, and then make some sweeping judgments.
The Good
— Arian Foster looked just fine. He scored in the first half from inside the five and caught numerous balls out of the backfield that saved quarterback Ryan Tannehill from impending sacks. The Dolphins are really relying heavily on Foster, whom they basically got from the Houston Texans for Lamar Miller and a bag full of salary cap cash. It's clear Foster is this team's starting running back, and probably the NFL's comeback player of the year.
— Tannehill looks more-or-less capable of leading the sort of offense Adam Gase likes to run. Outside of an early first quarter interception that was tipped at the line, Tannehill had a solid game, finishing the first half 20-29 for 155 yards. He looked comfortable making the sort of throws he'll need to make in an offense that won't be asking him to toss it deep often. Tannehill looks well on his way to a probowl season. Probably.
— The Dolphins' run defense was on point in the first half. In the first 30 minutes, a unit resembling what the team will roll with the first week held the Falcons to just ten yards on seven carries. If this performance is any indication, the Dolphins will have one of the greatest defensive lines in NFL history.
— Wide receiver Kenny Stills looks like he's going to be a huge factor in the Dolphins new offense. He built on a solid preseason with four first-half catches for 46 yards. He also looked like the coolest hipster doing so. Kenny Stills will win you a fantasy league; go scoop him up.
— Rashad Jones has an end-zone interception and was generally a menace in the secondary for the entire first half. It felt like there were six of him. There might need to be six of him if the Dolphins plan on stopping any pass attacks this season. The Dolphins need to lock up Jones before he costs them double what he was asking for this offseason.
The Bad
— Jordan Cameron should not be a thing that lines up for the Miami Dolphins each week. Besides looking slow and uncoordinated, his hands are definitely made of post-consumer recycled ass. Jordan Cameron needs to go. I will pay him money from my wallet to leave.
— The Dolphins offensive line seems to have pass blocking down, but the run blocking has been terrifying thus far. The Dolphins started four natural left tackles and a guy who has played as many games at center in the NFL as Simone Biles on their offensive line last night. The Dolphins should give up running the ball like you do in Madden when you're drunk.
— Jay Ajayi continues to look worse than fourth and fifth-string running backs. He was the Dolphins starting tailback in April and May, which is great for the team, because there were no games then. For some reason, people wanted to hand him the job this season based on four seconds in the NFL. He's yet to prove he is anything other than a capable backup at best. He'll be lucky to be the team's third back this year. The Dolphins should sign a back someone cuts.
—Daniel Thomas is still a Miami Dolphin, proving he is their herpes. Every time you think he's gone, Daniel Thomas flares up again and appears in the fourth quarter of a preseason game wearing a new number.
The Ugly
— The Dolphins cornerbacks are not only the worst unit on the team, but possibly in the entire NFL. Not one of them makes you feel comfortable. The Dolphins lead corner, Byron Maxwell, has been constantly burned this preseason. Xavien Howard — the Dolphins second-round pick in this year's draft — has yet to see the field. Tony Lippett is an ex-wide receiver, and it shows. There are multiple guys named McCain running around committing penalties. It's a mess. Any team worth the grass they play on will slice-and-dice the Dolphins secondary up all season long. This will doom the Dolphins.
— Andrew Franks missed a 37-yard field goal that I'm pretty sure he kicked with only his middle finger. It looked like it was blocked, but it was more likely the equivalent of a kick that came off a child's foot. It's clear Franks forgot how to boot the ball at this moment — which is semi-important considering his job title. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/the-dolphins-win-their-third-preseason-game-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-8032892 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/dfc63ee94c02d72fb0460b137da92109f22d323794849152f1d6106364fff51c.json |
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"Jonathan Kendall"
] | 2016-08-29T14:47:05 | null | 2016-08-29T08:57:00 | Thousands of activists push for new measuring of the orca's Virgina Key tank. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Factivist-groups-urge-the-remeasuring-of-lolitas-tank-8039735.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8039737/lolitakillerwhale.jpg | en | null | Activist Groups Urge the Remeasuring of Lolita's Tank | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | The MMC says the tank Lolita the orca has lived in for nearly 50 years is substandard. Courtesy of Miracle March for Lolita
Dr. Rebecca Lent, the executive director of the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC), sent shockwaves across the internet when she deemed the tank of orca Lolita at the Miami Seaquarium substandard due to a five-foot-thick concrete island at its center.
Though officials at the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service had said for years that regulations allow for obstructions that infringe on the minimum amount of space marine mammals have to move about, Lent says she could not disagree more.
In a letter to APHIS, which enforces the Animal Welfare Act, she recently wrote that obstructions are a no-no when calculating whether a tank meets minimum requirements. They encroach on the space that animals need to make normal "postural" adjustments, rendering the safeguards in the AWA "meaningless."
Though the MMC does not have enforcement power to cite the marine park for noncompliance with the AWA, it legally possesses "expertise on issues relating to the protection of marine mammals," so Dr. Lent's statement has weight in court.
Meanwhile, leaders of national organizations that protect marine mammals have come out in support of Lent's statement. Among them is Sharon B. Young, the marine issues field director for the Humane Society of the United States, who told New Times that her organization is deeply critical of APHIS' apparently “subjective” enforcement of the AWA. “We share the feeling of many —including the MMC — that tank dimensions should be calculated based on unobstructed space. Lolita’s current tank is grossly inadequate,” she said.
In her 15-page page letter responding to APHIS' proposed new regulations, Young criticized Dr. Barbara Kohn, the senior staff veterinarian, and others at APHIS for asserting the authority to determine whether "partial obstructions in a horizontal dimension compromise the intent of the regulations and/or significantly restrict the freedom of movement of the animal(s) in the enclosure.”
Young wrote, “The plain English definition of the word ‘obstruction’ would result in a situation in which the freedom of movement of necessity is restricted. The definition must be refined such that the ‘minimum horizontal dimension’ is the plane that an animal can move without full or partial obstruction. To do otherwise undermines the intent and leaves enforcement subjective.”
Earth Island Institute, a Berkeley-based environmental group, also weighed in, agreeing with Young and Dr. Lent. "We are 100% behind U.S. Marine Mammal Commission Director Dr. Rebecca Lent's statement that all the current minimum space requirements must be unobstructed,” wrote David Phillips, the executive director of the institute's International Marine Mammal Project. "Any allowance of ‘partial obstructions’ render the space requirements meaningless and must be prohibited.”
Phillips also told New Times that he supports efforts by Russ Rector, a Broward-based animal rights activist, to urge APHIS officials to take action against the Miami Seaquarium’s “inadequate” facility. Already, thousands of people have signed Rector’s petitions to both remeasure Lolita's tank in light of the MMC's statement and to update the AWA to better accommodate marine mammals in captivity.
Among those who signed is Wendy King, who in recent years has relentlessly protested the marine park’s captivity of the nearly 50-year-old orca. “Please, help Lolita, Dr. Kohn,” says King. “There is no question she is suffering. We have the testimony now. It's public knowledge. You've been charged with her well-being, and it's time to intervene and help her.”
The leaders of the Animal Welfare Institute, Animal Defenders International, Born Free Foundation, Born Free USA, the Center for Whale Research, the Cetacean Society International, In Defense of Animals, Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy, Marine Connection, Orca Research Trust, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, and Zoocheck have collectively stated that they believe APHIS officials should "disallow partial obstructions" that restrict animals from moving in the minimum space allowed to them by law. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/activist-groups-urge-the-remeasuring-of-lolitas-tank-8039735 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/0b12030eb5b361eb62a541bb8bf0707653139ee0b72c88ff68f72df2bece860b.json |
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"Antonia Noori Farzan"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:05 | null | 2016-08-25T08:48:00 | Deputies for the Broward Sheriff's Office basically getting a paid vacation because they beat people up. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fnews%2Fsuspended-bso-deputies-are-costing-taxpayers-1-720-per-day-8027844.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8030149/broward_county_fl_sheriff_2010_charger_hemi.jpg | en | null | Suspended BSO Deputies Are Costing Taxpayers $1,720 Per Day | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | EXPAND Photo by CZmarlin / Wikimedia Commons
Gerry Wengert doesn’t have the best track record.
In 2010, the Broward Sheriff’s deputy allegedly fractured a man’s face after he pulled him over for playing his radio too loudly.
In 2012, he was arrested after being accused of punching a teenager who had annoyed his girlfriend by grabbing a parking spot. The cop then unleashed his police dog on the teenager, who had to be taken to the hospital for bite-wound treatment. Wengert was charged with battery, misconduct, and falsifying a police report, since he'd initially lied about what had happened.
In 2014, two street artists caught spray painting train cars accused him of pointing an assault rifle at them. Again, he unleashed his police dog, causing both men to be hospitalized for several days and suffer permanent nerve damage.
(Police internal affairs cleared him in all three cases — but he is being sued in two of them.)
And last July, BSO began investigating him after he allegedly punched a suspect so hard that the man's face was barely recognizable afterward.
Because of that most recent incident, Wengert, whose name you may also recognize because he once appeared in the short-lived TLC reality show Unleashed: K-9 Broward County, is currently the subject of an internal BSO investigation.
So, for the past 440 days, Wengert has been on paid leave. Since his annual salary is $72,735.22 a year, he’s cost taxpayers $87,680.81 so far for not showing up to work.
Wengert is one of nine BSO deputies who are currently on paid leave while being investigated. The list also includes Peter Peraza, who fatally shot Jermaine McBean in 2013 and is currently being sued by McBean’s family. He has now been on paid leave for 257 days, earning a total of $51,213.57 in that time.
All salary information and effective dates of leave provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office.
By New Times’ calculations, suspended deputies are costing $1,720.47 per day. The nine deputies who are currently suspended have earned $260,816.34 so far.
Of course, police officers have the right to due process like everyone else and are considered innocent until proven guilty. But Philip Sweeting, a law enforcement consultant and former Boca Raton deputy police chief, argues placing them on paid leave during an investigation is a waste of taxpayer’s money.
“You should put individuals who are being investigated on leave with no pay, because if they’re found innocent, you can pay them back,” he says. “They can recover that money down the road. If you put them on paid leave and they’re found guilty, well, you just paid their salary.”
Obviously, suspending officers without pay is not something to take lightly since it can leave them in a tough spot financially, unable to pay the mortgage and without health insurance for their family.
But in some cases — such as when there’s video evidence — it’s fairly clear-cut. “If you’ve got a video that shows [an officer] beat the snot out of some guy, what’s the point of giving him six months pay?” Sweeting asks rhetorically.
In at least one instance, that’s exactly what the BSO is doing. Deputy Kristen Connelly, who faces criminal charges for beating up an inmate who requested a tampon, has been on paid leave for 164 days, which translates to $30,076.99 at her present salary.
Video captured by one of the jail’s security cameras shows Connelly pull the inmate out of her chair and throw her around the room before forcing her into a changing room where she couldn’t be seen on camera.
Connelly was cleared by police internal affairs but has been criminally charged by state prosecutors with battery on an inmate.
The BSO has not yet responded to a request for clarification about how it decides whether to place a suspended officer on paid or unpaid leave. But, Sweeting says, pressure from police unions is often a factor. And, he points out, it’s not like the money to pay suspended officers’ salaries is coming directly out of the sheriff’s pocket.
The costs add up. Internal investigations frequently take a year or more, since police departments generally wait to see if officers will face criminal charges. In the meantime, officers mainly get paid for doing nothing at all.
“You’re giving them a free vacation at the taxpayer’s expense,” Sweeting says. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/suspended-bso-deputies-are-costing-taxpayers-1-720-per-day-8027844 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/e3dc06a0641d5c1854d1dc9e5dd2cd741fb952916066d4122329df839ce81a1e.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T14:47:13 | null | 2016-08-30T09:00:00 | Good Luck Cat Cafe brings the cat cafe concept to Wilton Manors. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browardpalmbeach.com%2Frestaurants%2Feat-drink-and-make-a-feline-friend-at-good-luck-cat-cafe-in-wilton-manors-8038973.json | http://images1.browardpalmbeach.com/imager/u/original/8038974/fullsizerender.jpg | en | null | Good Luck Cat Cafe Now Open in Wilton Manors | null | null | www.browardpalmbeach.com | Wilton Manor's Good Luck Cat Cafe is the first of its kind in Broward County. Photo by Nicole Danna
A new nonprofit in Wilton Manors is the perfect spot to thrift, grab a beverage, and adopt a cat — all in the same building.
Boomerang's Thrift Store — the retail fundraising side of Boomerang's Animal Rescue Fund, in partnership with Good Karma Pet Rescue and Lady Luck Animal Rescue — is now host to a two-month-old business that's the first of its kind in Broward County.
The pop-up café opened in June, a separate 200-square-foot space at the back of Boomerang's. The room allows the locally based animal rescue nonprofits a place to house up to 20 cats while also upping the odds these animals will find their forever homes.
So, just what is a cat café? We reported on a similar concept in June 2014, a crowdfunding project that never came to fruition. Nationwide, however, the cat café trend is growing. It's essentially an establishment that offers a relaxing environment where cats (and people) roam free.
A kitten takes a cat nap in an open play area at the Good Luck Cat Cafe in Wilton Manors. Photo by Nicole Danna
In the past several years, cat cafés have spread through U.S. cities including San Francisco, New York, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Denver, and San Diego. The idea is to entice people to enjoy a cup of coffee or snack while meeting adoptable pets. Really, it's just like any other coffee shop, but with a bunch of felines meandering about.
Inside Good Luck Cat Cafe, the idea is the same: Visitors can get their caffeine and feline fixes at the same time. The room has chairs, tables, a big soft couch, cardboard cat furniture, toys, and plenty of places for cats and humans to mix and mingle. Admission is free, but a suggested monetary donation comes in the form of drinks: $1-3 for bottled Snapple iced tea, water, Gatorade, canned soda, and Keurig K-cup coffees.
There is no formal kitchen on premise to prep food. Instead, you'll find a basic selection of prepackaged snacks, including Kind granola bars and other grab-and-go items like potato chips. All food and drink purchases benefit the rescues.
Lady Luck Animal Rescue offers cats for adoption at Good Luck Cat Cafe in Wilton Manors. Photo by Nicole Danna
Cafe-goers interested in adopting a cat can apply during their visit or via the applicable rescue website. If you're interested in helping the cause, Good Luck Cat Cafe is currently looking for volunteers to assist with cat care and adoptions. To apply, visit volunteergoodkarmapetrescue.com.
There's also the option of stopping by, grabbing a beverage, and giving the cats some love.
Good Luck Cat Cafe. 2365 Wilton Dr. 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; facebook.com/goodluckcatcafe.
Nicole Danna is a food writer covering Broward and Palm Beach counties. To get the latest in food and drink news in South Florida, follow her @SoFloNicole or find her latest food pics on the BPB New Times Food & Drink Instagram. | http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/eat-drink-and-make-a-feline-friend-at-good-luck-cat-cafe-in-wilton-manors-8038973 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.browardpalmbeach.com/7480ecdb5781273deed5f57da16f93fbf2956612d307392ef1961b4a66ccb07c.json |
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