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News07/21/2020: Protecting Workers and Air Quality—You Can Help. Talk to Your Landscaper The COVID-19 crisis has made it especially important to protect everyone’s health, especially the health of outdoor workers in our community. During the summer months, when poor air quality already poses a health risk, the use of gas-powered lawn equipment for landscaping maintenance in general - and gas-powered leaf blowers in particular - makes the problem even worse. Homeowners and businesses that employ landscaping services can help by asking them to limit or discontinue the use of leaf blowers or convert to battery-powered equipment and to provide hearing and respiratory protection for all workers. Homeowners that maintain their properties themselves can also reduce their exposure to particulates and noise by adopting these same measures. For a list of landscapers that use battery-powered equipment and other less polluting and quieter methods, please see this list maintained by Quiet Princeton. The Princeton Environmental Council will be discussing leaf blowers at their meeting this week. More info 05/24/2015: Chuck's Spring Street Cafe Chuck’s Spring Street Café is notorious for having the best wings in town. From the moment you walk in the door, you know what you’re going to get. The buzzing fluorescent lights and plastic chairs offer only one explanation as to why the place is never empty: the wings must be that good. There are only a few spots in Princeton that sacrifice physical appearance for quality of food and manage to stay in business. Hoagie Haven and Chuck’s don’t offer the elegance or polish that Panera and Olives have, but their food keeps the people coming even if it’s served on paper plates and dirty tables. Many modern restaurants will serve many different sauces with their wings and offer varying levels of heat, but not at Chuck’s. They serve the one classic recipe they believe in. You better be ready to get your hands dirty because the wings are covered in sauce, and there’s no way you’re getting away clean. These are wings done right. They’re hot but not too hot and have just the right amount of meat. When wings are too big, they are harder to cook correctly, often leaving the inside dry and untouched by the sauce. Blue Cheese and celery sticks accompany every order of wings to give your taste buds a little break from so much flavor. While most famous for their wings, Chuck’s has a relatively large menu. If you’re not looking for the hands-on, messy experience, the Buffalo Popcorn Chicken is a great substitute: small, boneless bites of chicken packing just as much punch as the wings. Another popular choice is the cheesesteak. Proportionally, it is smaller than a Hoagie Haven sub and has a little less steak, but nevertheless, it’s a good choice. Chuck’s serves almost anything from hotdogs and burgers to fish & chips and crab cakes. The owner is very sweet and is always happy to bring your food to you and help clear your plate. The service is very good, and it’s hard to leave in a bad mood. Almost every Super Bowl party I’ve been to has had Chuck’s wings and thankfully so. Although, Chuck’s is certainly a hole in the wall, it’s the place to go if you’re looking for good, classic wings in Princeton. 16 Spring Street 01/10/2015: Man or Machine, the elements and more Holiday movies aren't all about fluff. Don't get me wrong, I like Elf and Love Actually as much as the next person (watched both this season, Elf for the first time!) but this year's holiday fare was meaty and well worth the escape in the cold and crowds. First on my recommendation list is The Imitation Game, featuring the newly everpresent (out of nowhwere unless you watch Sherlock) Benedict Cumberbatch and equally everpresent Keira Knightley. Great ensemble cast, intriguing story, terrific acting by BC and historically important, both from the standpoint of the birth of technology as a winning weapon in WWII, ethical questions surrounding the use of this technology and timing, and also the tragedy of thwarting one's real self in the midst of prejudice and misunderstanding. Wild is also at the top of my list, both for solid performances by Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern as well as a gripping story and back story. REI is best supporting actor (great product placement?) and the scenery along the Pacific Crest Trail should also be nominated. Finally, in the underdog category for an Academy Award, I'd like to see Michael Keaton win for Birdman. Reminiscent of Robin Williams' performance in The Fisher King, Keaton holds his own among Emma Stone, Naomi Watts and a slimmed down almost unrecognizable (but good) Zach Gallifinakis. Great stuff.
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