Posted by thesidesaddlelady - Tue, Mar 9, 2010, 9:41 A

Ladies, Need to strengthen your core while having fun?

Belly Dance classes with Joanne/Shifáh

* Place: Nataraj Center for Asian Performance
7 Pomeroy Lane, SouthAmherst

* Description: Mixed Beginner Level with emphasis on learning basic steps and isolations. We will be learning dances “belly-aerobics” style including a cane dance. This ancient dance can benefit with looseness, suppleness, flexibility and toned muscles. Join us for some fun exercise!

No experience necessary.

* Date: March 10 - April 28 (8 classes)
* Time: 6:30-8:00
* Cost, advance registration: $96 advance ($12 ea); $15 drop-in/class

* Advance Registration: call 413 253-5462 or email shifah@comcast.net

* Directions: From Amherst, take 116 South about 2 miles. At second light take left onto Pomroy. Nataraj Center is immediately on right.

Posted by nseda - Tue, Mar 9, 2010, 9:31 A

2004 Mercedes-Benz for SALE

Selling : 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500

Asking: $16,000 or B/O

Mileage:94,000

Fulling loaded:

Heated seats

sports grille

black leather interior with wood trim.

black exterior

AC

Sunroof

and much more.

A must see to appreciate this car. Never been in snow, I store it in the winter.

For more info please contact me... 413-218-3660

Posted by dgazzy - Tue, Mar 9, 2010, 8:54 A

2001 VW Jetta GLS VR6 - $6000 (Williamsburg)

I am posting this for a friend please do not respond to me.

01' Volkswagon Jetta V-6 with 85,517 original miles, Blue Lagoon paint, 18" aluminum wheels, moon roof, premium sound system, air, power windows & locks, tilt steering wheel, ABS, cd player, front and rear side airbags. I am the original non-smoking owner, purchased new in 01' from Dana in Northampton I have all the original papers. Gorgeous car, never in any accidents, always used synthetic oil. The only thing it may need is pads. Looking to get $6000 or best offer. Call (413) 268-3618 or email me at aaronandlorelei@hotmail.com I am located in Williamsburg, MA.

Posted by Trouble - Tue, Mar 9, 2010, 8:24 A

Get Rid of Junk Mail!

I found some good resources for ending unwanted mail:

www.optoutprescreen.com or call 888-567-8688 to be removed from the major credit bureaus' mailing lists for pre-approved credit card and insurance offers.

For $1 per person for 3 years, The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) will remove the names/addresses of everyone in your household. Register at www.dmachoice.org/mps or write to Mail Preference Service, PO Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512 (send all variations of names, plus address and signatures). This will reduce your mail up to 80% according to the DMA.

To stop ValPak coupon mailings go to www.coxtarget.com/ma...yMailSuppressionForm

Buy protection: Consider buying a subscription service like 41pounds.org which will contact dozens of direct-marketing organizations on your behalf and register you with the DMA (see above). Costs $41 for 5 years with more than 1/3 of all profits going to environmental and community organizations.

GreenDimes (www.greendimes.com) will remove your name from direct mail marketing mailings and catalog lists and will donate a portion of the $15 fee to tree-planting projects.

Also consider new memberships, online orders, etc. and be sure to opt out of mailings.

Lastly, RECYCLE unwanted mailings!

Posted by Laura - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 5:20 P

Want to stay on the Cape for a week 6/4 - 6/11/10

Want to stay on the Cape for a week 6/4 - 6/11/10? I have a week at The Breakers in Dennisport, MA that I am not able to use this year. Handicap unit on the first floor with 1Bedroom (King) / 1 Bathroom, a pull out sofa in the lving room, best for 2 people, I think. The unit has a Refrigerator, Microwave, Blender, Coffee Maker, Toaster. Who wants to cook inside anyway? They have propane and charcoal grills for guest use. Outdoor pool, stairs take you right down onto the beach, a 'boardwalk' is also close by.

First $690. gets it. The Breakers had been under renovations for a long time intermittently. I have been assured that all but putting in one handicap railing at their front office is complete, and that's only because it's on back-order. So the only noise issue - should be that of the ocean - and the birds.

Posted by shadowrider - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 3:57 P

Give Cert to E-Clips in S. Deerfield

I have a $20 gift cert for a haircut and blow-dry. I cannot use it and my gf won't use it because she says its too far to drive.

I would like $15 for it and I have with me on campus.

Posted by moonchild02 - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 2:30 P

March Tupperware Bingo

Tupperware Bingo, (Belchertown)

Bring a friend get a tupperware gift. Everyone receives a free card for each game. Additional cards are $1.00.

Have you been thinking about hosting a Tupperware party but don't think you have the room in your home, bring your party to the bingo. Get your friends and family together invite them to come and have a good time and with your friends and families purchases you can earn free and half off. Or you can just come alone and have a fun night out.

Have any questions call me at 413-323-5262 or email me. Call or email to RSVP

Thursday, March 25th, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the VFW Post No. 8428, 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown

Posted by Coolbeth - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 1:37 P

VHS TO DVD CONVERSION

Great place to do this is
Memory Magic
Professional Media Conversion
17 North Maple Street, Florence

413-582-5627

www.memory-magic.net

very reasonable rates for high quality output

Posted by jpozar - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 11:25 A

Toyota Car radio - FREE

Toyota AD6400 Car radio from 1997 4Runner. AM/FM/Cassette. It was working fine when we took it out several years ago. We assume it still works, but have no way of confirming that at this point!

It's free. If interested, email me. I have it with me. Thanks.

Judy

Posted by shadowrider - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 11:22 A

Sand Blasting Services Needed

I am looking for someone to sandblast damaged chrome off of a couple exhaust pipes and pending the results, perhaps a set of auto rims. Any referrals would be helpful.

Posted by aacarr - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 10:34 A

VHS to DVD

Looking for information on services for hire or ways to convert VHS tapes to DVD. Thanks in advance for your info.

Posted by Karen - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 10:09 A

DVD for Sale

DVD -- The Time Traveler's Wife

Asking $8

Please email if interested.

Thanks.

Posted by lsalame - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 9:09 A

Mastering the Art of French Cooking

I am looking for an OLD copy of Juila Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." My sister is covetinig my original edition, and I would love to find her one for her birthday. Any leads appreciated!
Laurie

Posted by amwarner - Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 8:08 A

Swim trunks for Sale

Baby Gap 3-6 months infants trunks for sale. Bought them for my grandson and they are too small. Paid $19.50. B.O. takes them. Tags still on.

Posted by sdean - Sun, Mar 7, 2010, 11:16 P

Like New Twin Bed, Storage, New Matress, New Topper

Twin bed on wood box frame with two clothesw drawers for storage (was $100 new)
Twin mattress Serta (was $100 new)
Twin 4" Topper for twin matress (was 89.99 new)
Two sets of matcing sheets, fitted and piollow cases.

All purchased new in May 2009. Moving must sell.

Asking $150 for complet set of everything.

Posted by edlk - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 11:07 P

Re: Glenn Beck comments

Please move this/these discussions to Politics -- not news and events. Thank you.

Posted by mmuller - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 3:19 P

stop please Re: Indoctrination [according to Glenn Beck] of our Children

All of this belongs in the politics section, and you all know that.

I'm moving it there now.

Posted by Dinah - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 1:59 P

Re: Glenn Beck comments

Posted by JT - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 11:28 A

Red Sox Green Monster

Hi,
What is the game date?

Posted by AMorris - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 11:27 A

stop please Re: Indoctrination [according to Glenn Beck] of our Children

Hi, I was kind of hoping we could tone down the political rhetoric. And my feelings were more than a little hurt by the mental illness categories. It's as negatively-spirited as Glenn Beck himself.

Posted by jkeegan - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 11:11 A

Kitchen table and three chairs

I am interested in the table and 3 chairs---
can you give me a # to call and address?
thanks

Posted by maryw - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 9:51 A

Cat on side of the road in Hadley

I saw a dead cat that was hit on the side of the road in Hadley. It appeared to be white with gray. It was on Rt 47 about a half a mile before the elementary school from the center. So sorry if it's yours but thought I would let people know just in case yours is missing. :(

Posted by moonchild02 - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 9:51 A

looking for Magic Tree House Book Series

My son is struggling with reading due to finding books that capture him. I was told to try these Magic Tree House books. So I am looking for someone who's child is no longer reading them. I can pay for them but not too much.

Posted by kathiepip - Fri, Mar 5, 2010, 8:51 A

BELCHERTOWN CONDO FOR SALE IN A 55+ COMMUNITY

Beautiful condo in a 55+ community in Belchertown for sale. Lovely landscaped yards and there is a rock and perennial garden in the backyard. Large community room for your use. Very quiet neighborhood yet close to Rt. 202 and Rt. 9.
Master bedroom could be up or downstairs. Central air and gas (propane) heat. Lots of storage space and there is a 1 1/2 car garage attached. Granite countertops; ceramic tile floors in the kichen and baths; laundry room with washer and dryer included; hardwood floors in living room and lofts; carpeted bedrooms. Pretty loft large enough for your exercise equipment; one bedroom, bath and a guest room on the second floor. Skylight and lots of windows provide natural sunlight . Open floor plan on the first floor provides a large kitchen, dining and living area. Pets are allowed. Monthly condo fee is $150 and includes landscaping, snow removal, trash removal.

Copy and paste this to get more details:
http://www.realtywor...ent&agentid=M8000359.

Open house on Sunday, March 14th from 1-3
85 North Main Street, #2, Belchertown
Call Don Noble at Realty World Cold Springs at 413-323-8100 for more details and to schedule a viewing.
Take advantage of the 1st time homebuyer tax credit of $8,000. or the move-up or repeat buyer tax credit of $6500. before the end of April!

Posted by Dinah - Thu, Mar 4, 2010, 3:24 P

Re: Indoctrination [according to Glenn Beck] of our Children

Only someone who watches Fox News [or Faux News. or Fox Noise.] to the exclusion of other sources of information could expect to learn something useful from Glenn Beck.

Glenn Beck gives every indication of mental illness. There is a family background of alcoholism, drug addiction, suicidality, divorce, ADHD. One of his primary political role models is/was Cleon Skousen, an anti-Communist Mormon who supported the John Birch Society, and who wrote a history textbook where he referred to American slaves as "pickanninies" who were well-fed and well-treated. This is a hero for Glenn Beck. Beck lives out the lessons of marketing strategy 101: get attention; get ratings. Creat outrage; get higher ratings. Call the president a racist, with a deep-seated hatred of white people? Gread ratings, you betcha!

He is also cruel and abusive. Beyond a list of publicity stunts and practical jokes, he once called the wife of a rival - on air - to ask her about her recent miscarriage, then mocked her and berated the husband/rival for being a failure in the fathering department. Mocking Asian-American callers. Deriding a competitor for being overweight. All on the air. When Muslim Cogressman Keith Ellison was a guest on his show, Beck asked him to prove that he was not an enemy of America.

Glenn Beck may or may not be paranoid, but he expertly fans the flames of "the enemy within" being out to get you or being out to destroy the country. It's a paranoid "style" of entertainment. He screeches and rants, fact-free, but with enough lung power to be impressive. Like a traffic accident, it's horrible, but compelling.

Glenn Beck and Fox share these qualities of fact-free histrionics, self-righteousness, "patriotic" emotional manipulation, unadulterated partisanship and advocacy. Fox is simply the propaganda arm of the radical right.

If anyone wants to be informed, you simply have to go elsewhere for information, or at the very least open up to additional sources: the Congressional Budget Office, the G.A.O., NPR, MSNBC, Air America, Media Matters, etc. Look to educated, reasonable, well-reasoned people (Glenn Beck is neither) for thoughtful, well-articulated viewpoints (and no screaming!): i.e., Dr. Rachel Maddow, of national radio and TV reach, Dr. of Philosophy and Rhodes scholar, political analyst and policy wonk; Dr. Thom Hartmann, psycholtherapist, scholar and writer of history, NLP, ADHD (he is the creator of the "hunter vs. farmer" theory of adaptation), democracy, church/state issues, and the Constitution, author of over 20 books, and had been invited to meet the Dalai Lama and Pope John Paul II. These are hosts who actually engage in POLITE discussions with people who oppose their viewpoints. They are fact-based. The are not demagogues like Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Michael Savage, or Sean Hannity.

Both Glenn Beck and Thom Hartmann discussed a study by an evolutionary psychologist which showed that those who finish college tend to be more liberal, and those with more liberal political and religious beliefs test at an average of 106 I.Q., while conservatives test at 95 I.Q. While Thom Hartmann didn't jump to any firm conclusions about the study, Glenn Beck couldn't pronounce the name of the psychologist who authored the study, so he made fun of the man's name. Pathetic.