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Middle-Grade Review: The Worst (Team Bomb Shelter Book 3) By Mark Binder
About This Book: Their eighth grade was the best, and the worst. Then, on the last day of school, a high school student showed up with a gun. Fast-paced, funny, and unforgettable, THE WORST explores the moments that define who we become when things fall apart. For the boys and girl in “Team Bomb Shelter,” their final year at Jerome Marco K-8 was packed with disasters, inside jokes and a talent show. They called the daily chaos of middle school “the worst” — and somehow meant it as a compliment.
A hybrid of humor and horror that shows young readers both real fear and real friendship. A middle school bomb-shelter clubhouse becomes ground zero for the craziest last day of school ever.
Who Will We Speak For?: A review of Incident at Vichy, produced by Head Trick Theater at the Mathewson Street Church, June, 2023
A rail thin man, crippled in the war, is serving out his last few years commanding a small garrison in Vichy, France. He takes breakfast at the local café, makes small talk with the waiter, and dutifully awaits his retirement. And then the Nazi’s who rule the puppet regime begin rounding up townsfolk, dragging them to his station, where they await deportation to extermination camps in Poland. Advertisement It is wrong, the major knows, but like the suspected Jews, he is caught in the vise.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 31st, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 24th, 7-9pm Eastern
“REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Phil Lesh and Friends Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT July 26, 2018 AKG 460 (modified by Jim Williams) ck/61 (ORTF @ 9′ @ SBD cage), taped by MikeD Stepping out if the official Grateful Dead envelope for this fantastic recording! Disc 1: 1. Uncle John’s Band 2. Playin’ In The Band 3.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 17th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Greek Theater, Berkeley, California July 17, 1988 SBD > DAT Master > CDR > EAC > WAV > SHN Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Foolish Heart > 2. Greatest Story Ever Told 3. Althea 4. Me And My Uncle > 5.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 10th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC July 10, 1990 SBD > MC > DAT > EAC > SHN by unknown taper… Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Jack Straw 2. Loser 3. We Can Run 4. Me And My Uncle › 5. Big River 6.
Audio book review: A trio of great summertime reads
“The Five-Star Weekend” By Elin Hilderbrand, read by Erin Bennett. Hachette Audio, 12¾ hours, $40. When Hollis Shaw’s husband dies suddenly, the Massachusetts-based food maven is adrift for months. Then she gets an idea: invite her best friends from high school, college, her adult life in Wellesley and her website chat to her summer home on Nantucket for a curated weekend that will let her focus on something besides her grief.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 3rd, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
Squid’s Ink: The Joke’s on Us
Squid's Ink By Mark Binder on June 28th, 2023 We squid really want to be liberal and progressive. We believe that the purpose of government is to work the will of the collective. But here in Rhode Island, we’re starting to wonder… The RI Legislature passed a bill banning foam containers and plastic stirrers in restaurants, but passed on a bill banning assault rifles. Because guns don’t kill people, swizzle sticks do. The RI Senate passed a bill legalizing magic mushrooms! Er. Medical psilocybin.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 26th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 19th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 12th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 5th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Giants Stadium , East Rutherford, NJ June 5, 1993 DSDB master > DAT Clone> ? > CDR > EAC(secure) > Cool Edit Pro > CD WAV > SHN(seekable). Shn Conversion by T. Wiley Disc 1 – Set 1: 1.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 29th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 22nd, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, CA May 22, 1982 Sbd Mcassette > DAT > CDR > CDR > EAC > SHN Disk 1 – Set I: 1. Jack Straw > 2. Sugaree 3. Cassidy 4. Tennessee Jed > 5.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 15th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 8th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 1st, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
Squid’s Ink: Congressional Campaign Crush
How much ruckus can a Rep Race ruck? In Rhode Island, the answer is a plethora. Following the announced resignation of David Cicilline from the US House of Representatives, more than 312 candidates have joined the fray. From politicians to plumbers, well-wishers to whack-jobs, the field is full – and still growing. “I was first!” screamed Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, who announced her candidacy on March 13.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, April 24th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, CA May 22, 1982 Sbd master cassette > DAT > CDR > CDR > EAC > SHN Disk 1 – Set I: 1. Jack Straw > 2. Sugaree 3. Cassidy 4. Tennessee Jed > 5.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, April 17th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, April 10th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL April 10, 1987 Ultra Matrix SBD > Cassette Master (TDK MA-R90) All Transfers and Mastering By Charlie Miller Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. tuning 2. Shakedown Street 3.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, April 3rd, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
Bats Attack! Gulls Defend!
The afternoon skies went dark as an estimated 14,653 bats swarmed above the State Capital building in Providence, RI. “At first it looked cool,” said Melford Glum, a tourist visiting the Ocean State from Shrieve, UT. “The kids were laughing and pointing. Then, when the bats started dive-bombing us, it felt like the Apocalypse.” Ordinarily, bats are peaceful, feeding off moths, beetles and mosquitos. These hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus), seemed interested in human prey.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, March 27th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, March 20th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, March 13th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, March 6th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, February 27th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, February 20th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, February 13th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, February 6th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, January 30th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” The Grass is Dead Nectar’s, Burlington, VT January 30, 2018 House Soundboard Matrix > Laptop > ?
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, January 23rd, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Jerry Garcia Band The Keystone, Berkeley, CA January 27, 1976 SBD > TDK Audua cassettes Transferred by Andrew F.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, January 16th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Jerry Garcia Band Warfield Theater, San Francisco, CA January 15, 1995 MAD(“vintage Neumann”/KM54s > DAT) > DAT > CDR > WAV > SHN Tapers: Chuck and Janet Vasseur Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. tuning 2.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, January 9th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, January 2nd, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, December 26th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” While Christmas passed me by yesterday, it occurred to me that there is still some “christmas-y” stuff I could play.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, December 19th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Before my regular Grateful Dead offering tonight, here’s a little different “christmas cheer” for you.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, December 12th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, CO. December 12, 1990 S:D > CDR > (eac’d)SHN Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Touch Of Grey > 2. Greatest Story Ever Told 3. Candyman 4. Walkin’ Blues 5. Loose Lucy 6.
Budding Local Industry Kickoff: Squid's Ink Special Edition
December 1 Wake and bake it wasn’t. On RI’s recreational marijuana opening day, scads of reporters swarmed the several buyers who turned up at 7am at the spanking new Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary. With microphones and cameras stuck in their faces, the buyers kept their mouths shut even as they opened their wallets and collected their weed. That said, everyone grinned on this momentous day.
Squid's Ink: Victories for democracy
Our hackers still haven’t recovered from the December 1 opening of RI’s marijuana dispensaries. The fug of kind bud floats in the basement and the freezer is empty of frozen pizza.… The First Flush of Relief Just after November’s election results came in, RI Democrats ran to the toilet and unclenched their sphincters. Seth Magaziner surprised many, including himself, beating Alan Fung by just under 7,500 votes.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, December 5th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, IN December 5, 1981 SBD > Cassette Master > Cassette All Transfers and Mastering By Charlie Miller Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. tuning 2. Alabama Getaway > 3.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, November 28th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, November 21st, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Furthur Madison Square Garden, New York City, N.Y. November 21, 2010 Soundboard Can’t remember where or when I got this, but it sure is coming in handy! Set 1 – Disc 1: 1. tuning 2. Truckin’ > 3.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, November 14th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, November 7th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, October 31st, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, October 24th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” WSLR’s Fall ‘22 On-Air Membership Drive! From Wednesday, October 19th, through Tuesday, October 25th, WSLR 96.5 LPFM Sarasota is holding our Fall ‘20 On-Air Membership Drive.
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