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2027 Top Doctor Survey Access Form
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The Fright Stuff New Jersey Film Festival Video Q+A
By Vic Fern originally published: 09/08/2026 Here is The Fright Stuff Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival Video Q+A with Writer/Editor/Director/Producer Mike Meyer and Festival Director Albert Nigrin.
The Fright Stuff has the right stuff at the New Jersey Film Festival!
By Jack Bolton originally published: 09/06/2026 Haunted houses are fun. Don’t listen to what that one family member says, this is an objective fact. A good haunted house is, for many, the highlight of the Halloween season. But have you even wondered what it takes to make the magic happen?
Roy and Laviolette Enter Maple Leafs Head Coach Interview Process
The Toronto Maple Leafs are widening the net in their high-stakes coaching search, adding significant championship pedigree to the mix. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the process is heating up this week, with sources confirming that veteran bench bosses Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette have entered the interview stage.
Free Agent Focus: Boston Bruins Original
The NHL offseason is rapidly approaching, and for a team like the Boston Bruins—fresh off a competitive but ultimately disappointing exit in the 2026 playoffs, the summer months offer a pivotal transition point. With a solid core in place, the Bruins face the task of pivoting from a playoff participant to a Stanley Cup contender. Key Restricted Free Agents D Jordan Harris – As the lone RFA currently on the NHL roster, Harris is the primary focus for internal contract negotiations.
Kraken Sign Defenseman Alexis Bernier To Entry-Level Contract
The Seattle Kraken have locked up one of their promising young blue-line prospects, signing defenseman Alexis Bernier to a three-year, entry-level contract. According to the team, the deal will carry an average annual value of $1,033,333 at the NHL level and will officially kick off next season. Bernier, 19, was selected by Seattle in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
Wild Name Jacksonville Icemen New ECHL Affiliate
The Minnesota Wild have reshaped the lower tier of their developmental pipeline, officially announcing a multi-year ECHL affiliation agreement with the Jacksonville Icemen beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Icemen will now serve as the primary ECHL home for Minnesota’s prospects, filtering talent up to the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Jacksonville takes over the role from the Iowa Heartlanders, who recently requested and received approval from the ECHL Board of Governors for a for the upcoming season.
Sharks Sign Carson Wetsch to Entry-Level Contract
The San Jose Sharks have officially signed forward Carson Wetsch to a three-year, entry-level contract. Wetsch, who recently completed a standout season in the Western Hockey League, was selected by San Jose in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old right winger is coming off a highly productive campaign as the team captain of the Kelowna Rockets. In 65 games with Kelowna during the 2025-26 season, Wetsch recorded a career-high 72 points (22 goals, 50 assists).
2026 Top Doctor Survey Access Form
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Blues Sign Carbonneau, Susuev to Entry-Level Contracts
The St. Louis Blues are investing in their future, as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has signed two promising prospects to three-year, two-way, entry-level contracts. The deals bring aboard 2025 first-round pick Justin Carbonneau (19th overall) and 2023 seventh-round selection Nikita Susuev (202nd overall), adding depth and potential to the organization's pipeline.
Blues Sign Lucic to Professional Tryout
The St. Louis Blues are giving a seasoned NHL veteran a chance to make their roster. President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced that forward Milan Lucic has been signed to a professional tryout, offering the 37-year-old a shot to return to the NHL. Mason Lohrei gives the Bruins a 2-1 lead. Nice feed from Milan Lucic.
The Sustainability Challenge
More than a Monday Lament Press enter or click to view image in full size I am sorry, but our planetary mess cannot be corrected. It also cannot be ignored. Both inaction and misguided actions escalate and accelerate the sequence of disasters. We have a plurality of the population in some form of denial. The more competent are struggling with the timetable and severity of the polycrisis, while the less able are told nothing is happening or it is all a conspiracy by opportunists.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Member-only story This is not working Mike Meyer · Follow Published in Future Search · 4 min read · -- GEMINI: Author Prompt: image of a crowd of bad middle school boys dangerously playing with fire Where do we go from here? I wish I had an answer. Dealing with juvenile incompetence and massive ignorance under a senile and mentally absent king leaves few options for improvement. Where we SHOULD go is terminating all participants in the now infamous Signal chat and then impeaching Trump.
America, We Have a Problem
It is far worse than you thought Mike Meyer · Follow 4 min read · -- Musk’s rodents at work America, we have a problem. Donald J. Trump is insane. I’m unsure how these words have been avoided over the last five days, but it is time to name the disaster. This is not new nor the only existential problem facing the nation, but this one can’t be hidden, whitewashed, or normalized. Trump has been in office for two weeks, and the first week was a disaster, but so was the start of his first term.
Revisiting the Blues’ Trade for Brett Hull
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Mill Fire recovery dragging on for many survivors in Weed and Lake Shastina Original
Mike Meyer Special to the Siskiyou Daily News Recovery has been slow for survivors of the Mill Fire, which took two lives and injured three others when it burned through a portion of the town of Weed in Siskiyou County nearly two years ago. The fire destroyed 82 homes. Flames inside a shed at the Roseburg Forest Products mill escaped and moved quickly through Weed's Lincoln Heights neighborhood on September 2, 2022.
Mill Fire recovery efforts: Weed, Lincoln Heights residents struggle to rebuild Original
Mike Meyer Special to the Siskiyou Daily News Chester and Denise Hopkins, survivors of the Mill Fire. The Hopkins are among the first to move into new homes in Lincoln Heights. Provided By Mike Meyer Burned trees from the Mill Fire haven't been cleared from about a quarter of the lots that burned in Lake Shastina, according to Coral Gross of the Lake Shastina Property Owners Association. Most home owners whose houses burned also have not begun rebuilding.
Whistling Past the Graveyard
By Mike Meyer Except now the threats are real I saw a reference to this old saying the other day that struck home as it was one that I grew up with. While I had not thought about it for years, it describes what we are doing now. For those unfamiliar with the phrase, it is an American expression defined as pretending to be unafraid while actually being scared shitless. The original expression assumed...
2025 Top Doctor Survey Registration Form
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FUTURE WATCH: Dvorsky leading Blues prospects in Canadian juniors
While the St. Louis Blues continue to work and address their struggles and inconsistencies at the NHL level, their growing prospect pool continues to mature and develop in the junior leagues. This prospect report will focus on the club's prospects in the junior leagues currently playing in Canada. For clarification purposes, prospects are all players under the age of 25. Michael Buchinger Buchinger was drafted by the Blues 88th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
2024 Top Dentist Survey Access Form
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Former Avalanche goalie settling into role with Oilers
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Private Equity Raises Bets on Botox-dealing Medical Spas
Private equity interest in the delivery of Botox injections, laser hair removal and specialized facials across the U.S. is growing rapidly as the medical spa industry matures and investors recognize those services have become habits for many consumers. Most P.E. firms in the space are rolling up existing clinics under one management company, the classic buy-and-build strategy that P.E. firms use to create efficiencies of scale.
Texas Doctor Leads Push for Medical Spa Patient Protections After…
The July 2023 death of Jenifer Cleveland at Luxe Med Spa in Wortham, Texas, spurred Marble Falls ophthalmologist Dr. Mary Kelly Green and TX 400 to begin the lengthy process of writing legislation to protect medical spa clients. Jenifer’s Law is expected to be introduced in the next Texas legislative session in January 2025. It would ensure physician oversight during med spa treatments.
Valley Youth Theatre
Prize: $ tickets to the 2023 Valley Youth Theatre production of “A Winner the Pooh Christmas Tail” plus a $25 concessions card. Valid 12/2/23-12/29/23 vyt.com/section/tickets Whether on stage, in class, or in the audience, young people involved with Valley Youth Theatre are given self-confidence, leadership skills and the ability to find their voice through participation in the performing arts.
Arizona Facial Plastics, PC
Prize: Laser Facial & Skin Consultation ($250 Value) www.arizonafacialplastics.com 3102 E Indian School Road, Suite 140 Phoenix AZ 85016 FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY IN PHOENIX, AZ Whether you have facial injuries or simply want to freshen up your look, Dr. Taghizadeh and his team at Arizona Facial Plastics, PC offers a wide range of aesthetic procedures and treatments for residents around Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and the surrounding communities of Arizona.
Marcellino Ristorante
Prize: $100 Gift Card www.marcellinoristorante.com 7114 E Stetson Dr Old Town Scottsdale, AZ (480) 990-9500 Chef Marcellino Verzino was born on his family’s farm in the Campania region of Italy. After the passing of his Mamma Carmela, he began cooking for his family at the young age of eleven and his roots are steeped in all facets of food and wine with a profound understanding of their origins.
Over Easy
Prize: $100 Gift Card eatatovereasy.com LOCATIONS: Arcadia 4730 E. Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602)468-8907 Chandler – Downtown 140 N. Arizona Ave, #104 Chandler AZ 85225 (480)257-3449 Chandler – Ray Rd 7131 W Ray Rd. #7 Chandler, AZ 85226 (480)306-6681 Gilbert – Warner Rd 211 E Warner Rd #103 Gilbert AZ 85296 (480)507-3447 Glendale – Deer Valley Rd 6728 W Deer Valley Rd #E-101 Glendale Arizona 85310 (623)440-4300 Mesa – Dobson Ranch 1941 W.
Cave + Post Trading Co.
Prize: $100 Gift Card www.caveandpost.com LOCATION & HOURS 509 W McDowell Rd., Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.931.0090 / 602.430.2032 Monday: CLOSED Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 6pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 12pm – 5pm Want to stop by outside regular hours? Give us a call! We live close by and can schedule appointments.
Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen
Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen Prize: $100 Gift Card picazzos.com Picazzo’s is an Arizona-based family-owned and operated health-centric restaurant with locations in Sedona, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Paradise Valley and Arrowhead. Picazzo’s sources clean, whole foods, rich in nutrients, blended with fantastic flavors.
Wine Girl Scottsdale
Prize: $100 Gift Card winegirl.com Scottsdale 4205 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 686 9077 Hours: Mon-Wed: 12pm-9:30pm Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-12am Sat: 11am-12am Sun: 11am-9:30pm
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Prize: Olive Farmer’s Pantry Gift Crate www.queencreekolivemill.com QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL FARM – MARKET – EATERY 25062 S. MERIDIAN ROAD QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 GENERAL: (480) 888-9290 SCOTTSDALE – KIERLAND COMMONS MARKETPLACE 7122 EAST GREENWAY PARKWAY, SUITE #120, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 STORE: (480) 361-9860
Phoenix Zoo
Prize: 8 Adult/Child ZooLight Tickets ZOOLIGHTS: NOVEMBER 22, 2023 – JANUARY 14, 2024 5:30 – 10:30 P.M. It’s the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition – ZooLights! Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show! The adventure doesn’t stop there – visit the enhanced s’mores station, swing into the...
Comfort Suites at Talking Stick Entertainment District
Comfort Suites at Talking Stick Entertainment District Prize: $100 Gift Card At Comfort Suites® Scottsdale Talking Stick Entertainment District hotel in the heart of Scottsdale, AZ, you’ll find more of the space you need to spread out, relax and be your best — 25% more space than a traditional room, to be exact. Stretch out on the sofa, be productive at the desk with free WiFi or kick back on premium bedding.
Sunshine Craft Co.
Prize: Crafter’s Kit Bundle + $50 Gift Certificate A selection of studio kits for the creative crafter. Create a macrame keychain, complete a modern garland, stitch an ornament, and make a plant hanger! PLUS receive a $50 gift certificate to spend on an upcoming workshop or more at-home craft kits of your choice! Sunshine Craft Co Sunshine Craft Co is a workshop studio all about creative crafting and community.
Swimhaus
Prize: Swimhaus will provide a gift certificate for 2 months of swim lessons ($196 value). To redeem the winner just needs to come in with the gift certificate. Easy on Parents, Fun for Kids. Swimhaus is on a mission to provide the best learn-to-swim experience on the planet! Awarded the Best Swim School in the Valley by readers of PHOENIX Magazine the last three years in a row; come see why so many parents are choosing Swimhaus to keep their children safe in and around the water.
Famous 48
For more than 50 years, PHOENIX magazine's experienced writers, editors, and designers have captured all sides of the Valley with award-winning and insightful writing, and groundbreaking report and design. Our expository features, narratives, profiles, and investigative features keep our 385,000 readers in touch with the Valley's latest trends, events, personalities and places.
PV Pie & Wine
Prize: $100 Gift Card NEVER IN POUR TASTE. Good Pizza,Good Wine PV Pie and Wine, your go-to neighborhood craft kitchen, serving oven-fired pizzas, pastas, salads and wine-friendly entrees. Join us to celebrate that special occasion, for casual date nights, for a quick lunch, brunch on the weekends or simply to pick up a pizza. https://pvpieandwine.com/
OHSO Little O's - PHOENIX magazine
Prize: $50 Gift Card OHSO Little O’s, PHOENIX Magazine Hike Vol 1, 2, 3 Ever since the inception of O.H.S.O. Brewery, we always had it in the back of our mind that we would expand this vision into a space carefully focused on uniting the neighborhood together for a pint and a bite. We currently have two Little O’s locations. Our 7th Ave Taproom might be a laid back, casual restaurant and bar, but our beer and food selection is large and full of flavor.
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
Prize: $100 Gift Card “SOI” IS A THAI WORD FOR SIDE STREETS OR ALLEY WAYS WHICH, TOGETHER, FORM THE ESSENTIAL LIFE LINE THAT MAKES UP THE FABRIC OF BANGKOK CITY. Like the city, our menu is a modern take on the traditional through the use of fresh local ingredients, sustainable practice, and creative approach to authentic Thai dishes. …influenced, accented, tinged, anything but ‘fusion’. We like to see it as a beginning of something interesting. Chai yo – Cheers https://scottsdale.soifour.com/
Village Tavern
Prize: $100 Gift Card The original Village Tavern opened its doors in 1984 in Winston Salem NC. The idea was simple, serve the best possible food, at affordable prices, using only the finest freshest ingredients, and to enrich the lives of each other, our guests, and our community. In other words to make a positive difference. Today, just as in 1984, we remain committed to our founding principles. Be a Great place to work, deliver Great Food, Great Service, and Great Value to our guests everyday.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Prize: $100 Gift Card Thirsty Lion’s mission is to revolutionize the gastropub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs and creating a gathering place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy great food, craft beers, signature cocktails, wines, music, and sports. www.thirstyliongastropub.com
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Arizona Renaissance Festival Prize: 2x Family 4-Pack of Tickets (4 Adults and 4 Children) The Renaissance Festival is a medieval outdoor amusement park, a 16-stage theatre, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a Jousting Tournament, and a feast, all rolled into one non-stop, day-long, family adventure. arizona.renfestinfo.com 12601 E. US Highway 60 Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 The Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays including Presidents’ Day Monday 10am-6pm every event day, rain or shine.
UnderTow
Prize: $100 Gift Card to UnderTow PHOENIX magazine BOV: Best Cocktail Bar; 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023 UnderTow is a nautical-inspired craft cocktail bar serving worldly and tropical cocktails from the team of Barter & Shake Cocktail Entertainment. Opened in August 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, UnderTow offers an atmosphere to indulge in classic Tiki & modern, exotic cocktails.
Celebrity Theatre
Prize: 2 tickets to Home For The Holidays, December 10 Home For The Holidays – The 5th Dimension, Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams and Haley Reinhart. Event details Box Office Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10a-2p Plus Show Days Beginning at Noon Address 440 N 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phone (602) 267-1600 www.celebritytheatre.com
AZ Winery Tours
Prize: $150 Gift Card WHY AZ WINERY TOURS? We offer an enjoyable and elegant way to experience Arizona’s premiere wineries. Guests enjoy charming winery tasting rooms and the beauty of picturesque Arizona wine country. YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE Your special day on our All-Inclusive Arizona Winery Tour begins with complimentary pick up service. As you soak in the beautiful countryside, you’ll relax while traveling to three area wineries.
Phoenix Home & Garden/PHOENIX magazine
Prize: 2 Tickets to the 2024 Garden Tour, PHOENIX magazine Hike Book Vol 1, Vol 2 & Vol 3, Phoenix Home & Garden Southwest Garden Book, 1-Year Subscription Phoenix Home & Garden, 1-Year Subscription PHOENIX magazine
Arizona Diamondbacks
Prize: Autographed D-backs baseball from D-backs Outfielder, Corbin Carroll. Father’s Day Hawaiian shirt (2022), Zac Gallen Bobble (2023), D-backs Dad Cap, Mother’s Day Tee (2023), Serpientes Replica Jersey (2022), Mother’s Day Crossbody bag (2022). Value: $300 2024 Advantage MembershipsD-backs Advantage Memberships are on sale now! Check out the D-backs 2024 regular season schedule in the MLB Ballpark App or online. Text or call 602.462.4600 or visit dbacks.com/memberships.
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