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By JTA Staff September 11, 2012

HIGH HOLIDAYS FEATURE

NEW YORK (JTA) -- The following is a review of the news highlights of the Jewish year 5772.

September 2011

An Egyptian mob breaks into the Israeli Embassy in Cairo and Israeli personnel are stuck inside for hours until Egyptian commandos arrive at the scene. Israeli Air Force jets evacuate the Israelis from the country. The attack exacerbates fears in Israel that it is losing a once-reliable ally to the south.

The Palestinians submit their bid for statehood recognition to the U.N. Security Council. In speeches at the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama rejects the Palestinians' unilateral approach, saying that Israel's security concerns are legitimate and must be addressed. In dueling speeches in the same forum, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas trade charges of ethnic cleansing.

Lauren Bush, granddaughter of the first President Bush and niece of the second,marries Ralph Lauren's sonin a ceremony presided over by an ordained rabbi.

Turkey expels Israel's ambassadorto the country and downgrades diplomatic and military ties.

A California court finds 10 students affiliated with the Muslim Student Union at the University of California, Irvine,guilty of two misdemeanor countsfor disrupting a speech in February 2010 by Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren.

Some 15 countries announce before the Durban Review Conference known asDurban IIIthat they will boycott the proceedings. The one-day session receives little attention amid all the goings-on at the United Nations.

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Posted By richards on September 14, 2012

New worlds and new works will mark the new arts season on the Midpeninsula in 2012-13. Stanford University will get a sleek contemporary concert hall, while the Palo Alto Art Center readies for thoroughly spruced-up surroundings.

Meanwhile, the Pacific Art League stands by to rev up on major renovations, and Dragon Productions is prepping to move into a brand-new theater a few cities north.

And premieres keep the arts lively and innovative this season. To name a few: a musical version of "The Importance of Being Earnest," a new guitar concerto, fresh one-act plays, and a new exhibit of sculptural installations built from such diverse materials as discarded wood, piano keys, instrument strings and an iBook computer.

Music

True classical-music aficionados on the Peninsula and beyond have Jan. 11 marked, circled or alarmed on their calendars and phones. That's opening night for the new $112 million, 844-seat Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University.

Stanford Lively Arts (recently rechristened "Stanford Live") will start its new season that night: a little late, but with many luminaries set to attend. Michael Tilson Thomas will conduct the San Francisco Symphony, with the St. Lawrence String Quartet, Stanford Chamber Chorale, Stanford Taiko and Stanford Symphony Orchestra also scheduled. Actor/writer Anna Deavere Smith will be master of ceremonies.

The next day, a free open house will take place during the day, followed by an evening ticketed concert by Los Lobos.

Stanford Live, long known as a presenter of music, dance and theater performances, is focusing on classical music in the new venue's inaugural year. Officials promise that more world music and dance will return in later seasons.

Other musicians on the Bing schedule this season include: the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in January, February and March; pianist Emanuel Ax on Jan. 22; the Mingus Big Band on Jan. 25; cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott on Jan. 27; South African singer Vusi Mahlasela on Jan. 30; the modern chamber band Alarm Will Sound on March 16; and multimedia artist Laurie Anderson with the Kronos Quartet on April 20 and 21.

Stanford composer Jonathan Berger will introduce two new chamber operas on April 12 and 13 with soprano Heather Buck, New York Polyphony and the St. Lawrence String Quartet.

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Posted By richards on September 14, 2012

Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. Submissions must be received by noon Friday prior to the next desired publication date. Items run on a space-available basis.

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Wellness/support

Unity Church of San Antonio, 1723 W. Lawndale, will host Mental Health First Aid classes 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays this month. Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour training course designed to provide important skills to help someone experiencing or developing a mental health problem or crisis. Cost: $100 per person (includes sessions, CEU credits, MHFA manual, materials, and three-year certification. Contact: http://www.mhfasa.org or 355-6096.

Nydia's Yoga Therapy Studio, 4680 Lockhill-Selma Road, is hosting a variety of daily and semi-daily classes, such as yoga in Spanish, gentle yoga and yoga for children. Contact: 764-1616 or http://www.nydiasyogatherapy.com.

St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays at 6904 West Ave. in Castle Hills. Call: 342-4261.

Eczema Support Group has formed. Contact: Gabi Mehta, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 748-8824; or Pam Van Scoyk, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 862-1684.

Oak Meadow United Methodist Church, 2740 Hunters Green, begins a faith and sports program for boys and girls, ages 6-11, interested in playing soccer. Contact: The Rev. Benitez, 378-9283.

North Central Baptist Hospital, 520 Madison Oak, hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples dealing with fertility issues meet 6 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday within the atrium (call 297-4483); cancer patients and their loved ones meet at 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays (297-7005); pediatric asthma education classes 9:30 a.m. each third Saturday (297-7005); gestational diabetes program starts at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Monday in the second floor education room (297-7005); expectant mothers and their families can tour the hospital's women's service area at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. each first Monday; Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. Thursdays (260-2616). Free health screenings are offered 7:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Also, Bridges Beyond Grief meets at 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Road, and 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays at Independence Hill Retirement Community, 20450 Huebner (297-4752). Additionally, Baptist Health System is sending families a summer safety tip online each week beginning in June. Visit: http://www.BaptistMomsAndKids.com.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has formed iConnect, a new networking group for cancer survivors. Adult survivors of all cancer types ages 21-40 meet once a month at La Madeleine at Loop 410 and Blanco Road. All events are free, but do require a reservation. Contact: http://www.LLS.org/stx or 800-683-2458.

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Citing alarming statistics, Town Council Vice President Debi Merz read a proclamation from Mayor Russell Felter at the Sept. 5 council meeting declaring September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Jefferson Township. She was joined by Health Educator Kristine Wilsusen who works with the town health department.

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Town Council Vice President Debi Merz, filling in for Mayor Russell Felter, reads the proclamation announcing that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Jefferson. With her is Health Educator Kristine Wilsusen.

"Ovarian cancer continues to have one of the highest mortality rates of any cancer," Merz read from the proclamation, "and it is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States."

Merz and Wilsusen both went on to describe a serious disease that affects thousands of woman and their families. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2012 about 22,280 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed, and 15,500 women will die of the disease in the United States. The five year survival rate for the disease is only 28 percent.

"We need to spread the word about this disease," Wilsusen said. "If you have family members or women you care about, you need to let them know about this."

Merz read the proclamation on behalf of the mayor who was absent from the meeting for personal reasons. According to the proclamation, ovarian cancer has a lack of early symptoms and effective screening tests, meaning the disease is not detected in time for successful interventions. That makes it crucial for women to know how to recognize the warning signs in order to detect the disease as early as possible.

Teal ribbons will be placed around the township to promote awareness of the disease. At the town hall, there will be a silver basket with information people can take home with them. The mayor's proclamation called for citizens, organizations and health-care providers to talk about this disease and raise the public's awareness of it as much as possible.

According to information provided by Wilsusen, one in 55 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The disease has no age, race or heritage boundaries and can affect anyone. Wilsusen recommended regular rectal and vaginal pelvic examinations for all women. PAP tests will not detect the disease.

Risk factors for ovarian cancer include:

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Posted By simmons on September 13, 2012

13-09-2012 14:54 Israel's getting increasingly jittery over Iran's nuclear programme, trying hard to persuade the US to do something and protect it from its main enemy. Political scientist Nasser Hadian-Jazee from Tehran University explains what the future may hold for both nations. RT LIVE Subscribe to RT! Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Google+ RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios

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Posted By richards on September 12, 2012

September 2011

An Egyptian mob breaks into the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, and Israeli personnel are stuck inside for hours until Egyptian commandos arrive at the scene. Israeli Air Force jets evacuate the Israelis from the country. The attack exacerbates fears in Israel that it is losing a once-reliable ally to the south.

The Palestinians submit their bid for statehood recognition to the U.N. Security Council. In speeches at the U.N. General Assembly, President Barack Obama rejects the Palestinians unilateral approach, saying that Israels security concerns are legitimate and must be addressed. In dueling speeches in the same forum, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas trade charges of ethnic cleansing.

Lauren Bush, granddaughter of the first President Bush and niece of the second, marries Ralph Laurens son in a ceremony presided over by an ordained rabbi.

Turkey expels Israels ambassador to the country and downgrades diplomatic and military ties.

A California court finds 10 students affiliated with the Muslim Student Union at the University of California, Irvine, guilty of two misdemeanor counts for disrupting a speech in February 2010 by Israels ambassador to the United States Michael Oren.

Some 15 countries announce before the Durban Review Conference known as Durban III that they will boycott the proceedings. The one-day session receives little attention amid all the goings-on at the United Nations.

Turkey agrees to accept Israels help after initially rejecting assistance during an earthquake there that kills 430 people and injures 1,000.

The terrorist organization Hamas releases Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit after the Israeli Cabinet approves a deal in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Cheering crowds greet Shalit when he finally returns to his home in Mitzpe Hila after five years in captivity. Less than a week after the Shalit deal, Egypt agrees to release dual American- Israeli Ilan Grapel in exchange for 25 Egyptians, and he reunites with his mother.

The United States stops paying its dues to UNESCO following the U.N. cultural and scientific agencys vote to grant full membership to the Palestinians. A month later, UNESCO calls for emergency donations because of the loss of U.S. funding. Israel also cuts tax payments to the Palestinian Authority.

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By TBO.COM | Staff Published: September 12, 2012 Updated: September 12, 2012 - 12:00 AM

WEDNESDAY

CARD PARTY: The Council of Catholic Women of Prince of Peace Catholic Church invites anyone who likes to play cards or board games to make up your own table and come to the Dessert Card Party Sept. 12, noon to 3:30 p.m., in the Conesa Center. Cards, pencils and tallies as well as an assortment of desserts, table and door prizes, will be provided. Call (813) 633-2460.

AMICI: The Italian Cultural Club begins its new season Sept. 12, in the Kings Point Clubhouse East Social Room at 7 p.m. Membership dues for the new season are $10 and guarantees tickets at special programs. Call (813) 634-0955.

HEARING LOSS: The first fall meeting of the Hearing Loss Association of SCC is Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Call (813) 634-1706.

LIONS CLUB: The SCC Lions Club meets at Sandpiper Grill, 1702 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Lunch is ordered off the regular menu self pay at 11 a.m. Meeting at noon. Call (813) 633-4202.

LINE DANCE AFTERNOONS: The SCC Line Dancer's Club meets Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m., at Community Hall. All levels of line dancing taught. Open to SCC and KP residents. Call (813) 260-0325.

SHUFFLEBOARD: The SCC Shuffleboard Club plays Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Check our board by the courts behind the CA Offices for other activities. Guests welcome. Call (813) 633-8039.

LIFE ENERGY: Life Healing Studies Wednesdays, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., in the Armstrong Room. Call (813) 633-0473.

PAR FOR THE CHORUS: The Par for the Chorus chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call (813) 746-4945 or (813) 642-0641.

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Posted By richards on September 11, 2012

COBB

Driver killed in fiery plunge off I-75 identified

The Cobb County Medical Examiners office identified the motorist killed in Mondays fiery crash on I-75 as Kevin M. Stefanik, 39, of Woodstock. The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. near the intersection with Barrett Parkway and may have been the result of a medical emergency, Cobb County police said.

Stafanik was driving a black 2011 Buick Regal plunged down a ravine and into the wood line. The vehicle became fully involved with fire after colliding with the trees, police said. Anyone with information about the accident was asked to call Cobb County police at 770-499-3987. David Ibata

Softball coach accused of sexual crimes

Former softball coach, Isuru Pasan Perera, 31, of Marietta, faces a long list of charges, including cruelty to children and aggravated sexual battery, both felonies. The assaults allegedly happened over two years in his closed, locked office at the Champions Fast Pitch Academy, according to the arrest warrant. Perera was arrested Saturday and was being held Tuesday at the Cobb County jail without bond, booking records show.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Moeller with Marietta police at 770-794-2366.

Alexis Stevens

Powder Springs reschedules meeting

Powder Springs City Council members will hold their agenda meeting at 4 p.m. Monday instead of 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Community Development buildings conference room, 4488 Pineview Drive next to City Hall.

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Posted By simmons on September 11, 2012

11-09-2012 15:08 Israel has urged the US to set up definite 'red lines' over the actions of Iran which - if crossed - would lead to an aggressive response, including an American-led attack.

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THE MILL ROCK, 233 West Milton Road, Ballston Spa. Steve Smith, Acoustic Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Good Times Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Fridays. Saturday Night Juke Box.

9 MAPLE AVENUE, 9 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Rick Rosoff Quartet, Friday, Sept. 14; Jeremy Gold Quartet, Saturday, Sept. 15; Tom Olsen Quartet, Friday, Sept. 21; Arch Stanton Quartet, Saturday, Sept. 22; New Regime, Friday, Sept. 28; Michael Benedict Quartet, Saturday, Sept. 29. All performances 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

THE PADDOCK LOUNGE, 6 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. 330-2426. Justin Joyner, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14.

PARTING GLASS, 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. 583-1916. Big Medicine, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14; Barnyrd Dog, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21; High Peaks Band, Saturday, Sept. 22; Henry Street Harvest Fest, noon Sunday, Sept. 23; Searson, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28; Forthlin Road, 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.

PAULYS HOTEL, 337 Central Ave., Albany. 426-0828. George Boone Blues Band, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14; Stars Birthday Bash with special guests, 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

POWERS IRISH PUB, 130 Meyer Road, Clifton Park. 406-5561. Matty Finn, Thursday, Sept. 13; Mikki Bakken, Friday, Sept. 14; Kevin and Kate McKrell, Thursday, Sept. 20; Brian Gibney, Friday, Sept. 21; The Brothers Flynn, Thursday, Sept. 27; Pat Gioia, Friday, Sept. 28.

THE PRIME, Saratoga National, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. 583-4653. The Play Doughs, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20.

PROVENCE, Stuyvesant Plaza, Western Avenue, Albany. A3, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. No cover.

PUTNAM DEN, 63A Putnam St., Saratoga Springs. 584-8066. The Heavy Pets, 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. $8 advance/$10 door. 18+.

RAVENSWOOD PUB, 1021 Route 146, Clifton Park. 371-3771. Betsy & the Byegons, Friday, Sept. 14; Nate, Saturday, Sept. 15. Performances at 8 p.m.

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