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The NFL runs like a well-oiled machine, and reporters covering the league are usually pretty plugged in to everything that's happening. As such, there aren't many "shockers" anymore. That's not to say results of games can't be shocking, but rarely do fans get caught off guard with news that seemingly comes out of nowhere.
So far this year, we've already been blown away by a mid-week Trent Richardson trade that even he reportedly didn't know about, and last week, fantasy owners were left scrambling when Calvin Johnson was scratched about 90 minutes prior to kickoff because of a sore knee. Sure, he was "questionable" heading into the game, but neither the Lions nor any of their beat reporters even once suggested he might not play.
Is there a lesson here? For starters, it's a simple reminder that no matter how well we manage our fantasy teams, there's only so much we can do when it comes to injuries, weather and other external factors. That said, you should always "hope for the best and prepare for the worst." If you have any player listed as "questionable," you should have another option ready. Thus, building depth is important through the bye weeks. That's where we can help. Let's look at some risers and fallers at each offensive position after Week 5.
Also, don't forget to send your questions in for Friday's Fantasy Mailbag. Every Friday during the season, we'll tackle the best fantasy questions of the week and help you with roster, trade and strategy decisions. You can submit your questions by 5:00 p.m. CT every Thursday. Please specify players with common last names (e.g. Davis, Jackson, etc.) and include the relevant scoring parameters of your league (e.g. PPR, passing TDs worth 4 points, etc.).
Two big-name QBs took a step backward on Sunday -- for different reasons. Michael Vick exited Philadelphia's game against the Giants because of a strained hamstring, and it's currently believed he'll miss at least Week 6. Nick Foles relieved Vick and did an adequate, job but Vick owners shouldn't be relying on Foles to fill in on their roster.
The entire Lions offense took a huge hit in fantasy value when Calvin Johnson (knee) was scratched, but no one suffered more than Matthew Stafford. He still managed 262 yards and a touchdown thanks to garbage time, but Stafford didn't have any receivers who could gain separation downfield. If Johnson's injury lingers (right now, it's not expected to), Stafford is a fantasy backup.
Notable Riser: Tony Romo and Peyton Manning were obviously the stars of Week 5, but there isn't much to say about them -- start them every week and enjoy the production. One guy who fantasy owners often question is Andrew Luck, but he took big strides in becoming an "every-week starter." Things didn't look good for him early against Seattle, but he finished strong, throwing for 229 yards, two TDs and a two-point conversion. Considering the competition, that's a solid day. Luck has a good mix of steady and big-play receivers, and even though he didn't showcase it last week, his running ability gives him an extra edge. Luck hasn't had a monster game yet, but he's still a solid starter. Perhaps surprisingly, so is Oakland's Terrelle Pryor, who has 20-plus fantasy points in three of four starts this year.
Notable Faller: There were plenty of disappointing QBs last week, with Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick standing out. But Tom Bady might have been the most disappointing, especially since he got slot receiver Danny Amendola back. Brady completed just 18 of 38 passes and failed to record a touchdown. Inclement weather in the second half didn't help, but Brady did little to help his own cause. The impending return of Rob Gronkowski could be huge for Brady, but considering he's topped 19.5 fantasy points just once this year, Brady is only a borderline starter right now.
Running Back
A few RB committees took steps toward being cleared up, but a few are still causing problems for fantasy owners. Things got a lot clearer in St. Louis, where
The Browns (Willis McGahee), Packers (Eddie Lacy) and Saints (Pierre Thomas) also saw players take steps forward. The Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Bills are still muddled situations, largely because of injuries. Stevan Ridley (thigh/knee) missed Sunday's game, forcing LeGarrette Blount and Brandon Bolden to split time for New England. San Diego's Ryan Mathews left Sunday night's game due to a concussion, so Danny Woodhead and Ronnie Brown split carries (with Woodhead getting more touches because of his receiving ability). Fred Jackson played more than C.J. Spiller for Buffalo last Thursday, but that was mostly due to Spiller's ankle injury. The fact that Spiller had a 54-yard TD run was a good sign, but they should continue splitting time going forward, with Jackson likely getting goal-line touches.
The Bengals might be the most frustrating platoon. Giovani Bernard continues to outplay BenJarvus Green-Ellis, but Green-Ellis got more carries (19 vs. 13) and both of Cincinnati's goal-line carries. We were quick to anoint Bernard as the "back to own" a couple weeks ago, but Green-Ellis isn't going away.
Notable Riser: After getting just five carries in Week 4, Ray Rice ran 27 times and scored twice last week. Unfortunately, he only had a 2.7 ypc, marking the fourth time in four starts that he's been under 3.5 ypc. Still, with 33 total touches, it's nice to see the Ravens remembering Rice's value as a workhorse. The window to buy low might be closed, but Rice should continue to be a big fantasy asset as long as he keeps getting close to 20 touches per game.
Notable Faller: Arizona's Rashard Mendenhall and Tennessee's Chris Johnson both scored last week, but Johnson's TD came on a fluky 49-yard shuffle pass; Mendenhall's came on a one-yard plunge that was set up by an Andre Ellington 26-yard run. Johnson will continue to be Tennessee's lead back, but he isn't the goal-line back, and his 3.1 ypc leaves a lot to be desired. Mendenhall seems on the verge of ceding more time to the more explosive Ellington. Johnson owners can't do much but try to find a trade partner; Mendenhall owners would be wise to grab Ellington if he's still available.
Wide Receiver
We talked last week about the influx of new QBs and how that would affect the fantasy values of various receivers. After more injuries and free-agent signings last Sunday, we'll see a bunch of changes again.
Buffalo's Stevie Johnson and Robert Woods figure to take the biggest hits from their QB, E.J. Manuel, being out. Manuel (knee) is expected to miss 4-8 weeks, and the Bills are turning to Thad Lewis to lead the team. Not much is known about Lewis, but considering he was just called up from the practice squad, this doesn't figure to end well. The Browns have played with Weeden before, and even though he's a downgrade from Brian Hoyer (knee, out for season), the value of Josh Gordon doesn't change much. DeSean Jackson loses a little value playing with Foles, but he caught a TD after Vick exited, so he's still capable of being an every-week starter.
Perhaps the most interesting situation is in Minnesota, where Josh Freeman was acquired on Sunday night. It's already been announced that he won't start in Week 6, but he presumably wouldn't have signed there if he wasn't able to start in the near future. Freeman has had his ups and downs, but given Minnesota's QB situation, he would be an upgrade and improve the fantasy value of Greg Jennings.
Notable Riser: Justin Blackmon and Cecil Shorts proved they could co-exist, both catching touchdowns last week. Blackmon, who caught five of nine targets, caught his TD from Blaine Gabbert and probably should have had another that Gabbert misfired on; Shorts caught his from Chad Henne after Gabbert exited due to a hamstring injury. He hauled in five of 10 targets overall. Both receivers could be inconsistent, but their respective upside makes them worth starting most weeks, regardless of Jacksonville's quarterback.
Notable Faller: Outside of a garbage-time touchdown in Week 4 (when the Chiefs were leading, no less), Dwayne Bowe has done next to nothing in four of five games. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if he was getting consistent targets (like when Victor Cruz was targeted 12 times last week despite posting just 48 yards), but he hasn't topped eight looks in a game. The Chiefs aren't throwing as much as anticipated (37 attempts per game, 16th), and Bowe isn't being targeted as much as anticipated. He's obviously worth having on your team, but he isn't an automatic start.
Tight End
Detroit's Tony Scheffler and Philadelphia's Brent Celek haven't been on the fantasy radar this year, but both players took advantage of injuries on Sunday. Scheffler was targeted seven times, catching four for 55 yards in the absence of Calvin Johnson. Celek caught all three of his targets, including a touchdown, in the second half after Michael Vick exited.
If Johnson and Vick remain out, both Scheffler and Celek become sleepers. The Lions don't have many "stretch-the-field" options, and Scheffler actually qualifies since he's usually matched up with linebackers and safeties. Foles showed a preference to dump down more, which is good for Celek. Both should be available as free agents after your league runs waivers, so keep them in mind if you're in a bind at TE.
Notable Riser: For the second straight game, Jason Witten had 10 targets. However, the results were vastly different, as Witten went for 78 more yards and one more touchdown this week. So far this year, Witten has had two monster games (19 points in Week 1, 18.1 points last week), two mediocre games (6.7 points in Week 3, 4.3 points in Week 4) and one poor game (1.2 points in Week 2). He's still third among all TEs in targets (43), so don't chalk him up as a "boom-or-bust" player. Witten is still an elite TE.
Notable Faller: Some fantasy owners are worried about Jordan Cameron now that Brandon Weeden is QB again. Don't be. Cameron averaged 13.15 fantasy points in Weeks 1 and 2 with Weeden under center. He'll be fine. Someone who actually seems to be moving down fantasy boards is Cincinnati's Jermaine Gresham. For the second straight game, rookie Tyler Eifert had as many or more targets as Gresham, who's yet to score this year. Gresham, Brandon Pettigrew and
Thursday Preview
Giants at Bears
Stat to know: Jay Cutler has padded his stats in garbage time the past couple weeks, but he likely won't need to against the Giants. New York has allowed at least 22.4 fantasy points to QBs in every game this year. Cutler and his receivers are solid starting options.
Sleeper: TE Brandon Myers (Bears allowing 9.5 fantasy points per game to TEs.)


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|Watt's activism and credentials put to test
|Lending agency nominee draws praise, criticism
|Published Wednesday, May 8, 2013 3:00 pm
U.S. Rep. Mel Watt's confirmation as leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency might get confrontational.
|President Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.) step off Air Force One upon their arrival at Asheville Regional Airport in Fletcher, N.C., on Feb. 13. Obama last week nominated Watt, who represents the 12th Congressional Distrct that includes Charlotte, to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage loan giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
Watt, a Charlotte Democrat who has been in Congress for 20 years, is seen as an advocate for consumers who've lost their homes in the housing meltdown. But conservatives counter Watt lacks the experience to lead FHFA, which oversees mortgage lending giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
Mark Calabria, director of financial regulation studies at the Cato Institute, told HousingWire, a journal of the national housing industry, that Watt doesn't have the credentials to run FHFA.
"There are statutory requirements for a director," said Calabria, a staff member on the Senate Banking Committee during FHFA's creation. "It requires you to have financial regulatory management experience.
"I am pretty sure it's not going to be an easy nomination. Watt would politicize the agency in a way that in my opinion would harm the agency."
Watt does have experience in dealing with financial issues as a member of the House Financial Services Committee and his district includes Bank of America's headquarters in Charlotte. Supporters contend his legislative background qualify him for the job.
"Rep. Watt's service on the Financial Services Committee makes him perfectly suited to lead (President Barack Obama's) efforts to ensure homeownership is within reach for more of America's citizens," U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce President Ron Busby said. "Homeownership is critical to building both families and intergenerational wealth, and to have a proven champion in this key role is an important statement at the right time."
The foreclosure crisis has severely impacted African Americans, sucking out an estimated 53 percent of collective black wealth and widening the economic gap between blacks and whites. African Americans have been prime targets of subprime mortgages, which have been blamed in part for the housing crisis and led to lawsuits against some of the country's biggest banks, including Charlotte-based Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
Watt has been a booster of federal consumer protections from predatory lenders and foreclosure relief. He also pushed the expansion of affordable housing for low-income and middle class families as well as passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
"During his 20 years as a corporate and real estate attorney and subsequent service on the Committees on Financial Services and the Judiciary, Rep. Watt advocated for provisions that protect the American people from damaging financial practices and that expand the availability of affordable housing for low-income and middle class families," said U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. "Rep. Watt was instrumental in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act and has worked to end predatory lending and to address the foreclosure issues that advanced this country deeper into the recession."
Republicans, however, aren't particularly impressed. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker railed against federal involvement in mortgages and relief for troubled loans.
"I could not be more disappointed in this nomination," said Corker, R-Tenn. "The debate around his nomination will illuminate for all Americans why Fannie and Freddie failed so miserably."
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) sounded a more optimistic tone.
"Having served with Mel, I know of his commitment to sustainable federal housing programs and am confident he will work hard to protect taxpayers from future exposure to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac," Burr said in a statement. "I look forward to working with Rep. Watt in his new role to find new ways to facilitate more private sector involvement in the housing and mortgage markets."
As the Senate debates Watt's confirmation, Fudge is unwavering in her support.
"Rep. Watt is uniquely qualified, has the specialized knowledge and the commitment required to address our nation's broken housing market that has affected so many families across this country," she said. "He has an incredible attention to detail and recognizes the need to examine every issue closely to consider the impact policies may have on individuals and communities. Rep. Watt will be the transformational leader the FHFA needs to make sure this country stays on the path to full economic recovery.
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Barack Obama, or should I say Barack O'Balla, has won millions of fans across America (and even all the way over here in Australia) on his historic road to the presidency, and probably a few extra fans on the hardwood thanks to his balling ways. Just today the US President was officially invited to the All-Star game in Phoenix to participate in the Skills Challenge. Ok just joking. But he was invited along, and as far back as I can remember this would be the only All-Star game where balling fans around the world would actually care if the President attended. That's no knock on Bush or Clinton. Just a mere result of having a president watching from the stands who would probably be more comfortable handling the rock in the All-Star Celebrity Game (in all seriousness, could you imagine how cool it would be if Obama played in that game? I think world peace would be solved instantly)
So while the fans and coaches have voted for their All-Star teams, we wondered just who Barack Obama might pick for his own Presidential All-Star team? Thankfully, Obama has answered this question for us. His inauguration speech inspired millions around the world, but what the president probably doesn't know, is that it also inspired his own All-Obama team.
All-Obama Coach: Doc Rivers
Surely this is a sentiment that all Boston Celtics coaches have shared since 1986 – the last Boston team to win an NBA championship before the 2007/08 season. The number of high quality coaches – even for NBA standards – that the Celtics have used is staggering. The first and most obvious is the great Red Auerbach, who's legacy as the greatest coach of all time is currently being tested by Phil Jackson. Following from Auerbach was his franchise player Bill Russell who won two NBA Championships after a year's absence giving the Celtics ten NBA championships in eleven years. The Celtics have also boasted two other multiple championship coaches for the franchise – Tom Heinsohn and K.C. Jones – as well as a championship with Bill Fitch, who was in the NBA.com's list of the ten best coaches in NBA history. No doubt Doc Rivers is mindful of this rich Celtic ancestry, and humbled by the mammoth task that lies ahead of him: bringing Boston its second straight NBA Championship.
All-Obama Center: Eddy Curry
Our resident Knicks fan Tizzle wrote a very good and timely article on Eddie Curry recently, and the above quotation from Obama's inauguration speech truly resonates with the struggles facing the big Knick himself. Often wearing the bunt of the blame for his team's shortcomings, sometimes fairly, sometimes not, but mostly just misunderstood, the challenges that lie ahead for Eddy Curry will certainly not be met easily in a short span of time. I'll leave it to Tiz to do him justice in a blog worthwhile reading. Eddy Curry: Bruised but never broken.
All-Obama Forward: LeBron James
There are very few athletes in any sport who are truly worthy of the term "God-given" when describing their talents. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is one, the Tigers Matthew Richardson is another, but Lebron James takes it to another level. Physically impressive and skillfully dominant, not even Michael Jordan had the "God-given" gifts that Lebron possesses. And thanks to a Cleveland front office that bowed to Lebron's demands to "get me better players", the likes of Mo Williams, Ben Wallace, Delonte West and Wally Sczerbiak are all, along with Lebron, now pursuing their "full measure of happiness".
The perplexing thing about Lebron James is that despite his freakish physical assets, his selflessness is unflappable. When defenders converge on the almighty King you can be rest assured he will find his open teammates. In his eyes, a Wally Sczerbiak or Daniel Gibson three is just as worthy as a shot taken by himself. Think of it as Lebron James' own promise that "all are equal".
All-Obama Forward: Kobe Bryant
This part of Obama's speech reminded me instantly of that Jordan advertisement, 'Maybe its my fault'. I was also reminded of a quote I read in a transcript from Jim Rome's radio show earlier in the year. Rome told the story of when he saw Kobe at a restaurant late one Saturday night a couple of summers ago, and asked Kobe if he'd join him for a drink. Kobe said that he couldn't because he had to get to the gym. Yep, 9pm on a Saturday night, during the off-season. "I don't feel right if I miss a day's workout, that's just me. I feel like I cheated myself if a day goes by and I don't workout."
Kobe's work ethic is unparalleled, he is studious in his preparation. Check out his gym workout and a similar ad to the Jordan one as before. No one works harder than Kobe. No one understands that greatness is never a given more than Kobe. And right now, no one is earning that greatness more than Kobe Bryant.
All-Obama Guard: Stephon Marbury
Not even his own team is selecting Stephon Marbury in their lineup, so it might seem puzzling he gets a jersey in the All-Obama team. But the above quote from Obama's inauguration speech reminded me too much of Steph. We've all heard Stephon Marbury whine about his game, his team, that he's "going back to being Starbury", and then the clear outcome that he wasn't. The Knicks and coach D'Antoni finally grew tired of his attitude and his ego and the "stale arguments that had consumed them for so long". They completely shut him out; those arguments no longer apply. And you know what? As much as this sounds stupid, I think if he was to go play in a quality team like Boston, he could just turn it around. This coming from the guy leading the anti-Marbury bandwagon.
All-Obama Guard: Rajon Rondo
This quote fittingly encapsulates Rajon Rando – both his unselfish point-guard abilities and his standing amongst the towering Big Three of Boston. Rondo is a player of 'heart'. His ability to come up with a hustle play – whether it be a steal, an assist, a dunk on a Piston's head or just a WOW play; Rondo has a remarkable ability to re-ignite his team. He does it all, all the small stuff, the one-percenters. He's been an absolute workhorse this season, notably resulting in an NBAMate 'Man of the Hour Award' back in December, and was a strong All-Star candidate until a shaky last month or so. He's improved on every single statistic from last season (except for TOs) and was instrumental in the Celtics historic start to the season. While Boston's success may depend on the Big Threes gross product, it is the guiding hand of Rondo that extends opportunities to every willing player on that Celtics team. All for the common good of winning another Championship.
All-Obama 6th Man: Shaquille O'Neal
No longer an average center labeled too old, too slow and too set in his primitive ways, O'Neal has come back from the depths of mediocrity to be named an All-Star once again. Armed with a new nickname Shaqovich due to his increased free throw percentage, and a reinvigorated physical shape, O'Neal has been a dominant beast this season. The debate of who belongs in the Top Three centers in the league is alive again, Shaq's name back where it belongs with Yao, Howard and of course the Aussie Andrew Bogut. He's picked himself up, dusted himself off, and now begins the work of remaking the Phoenix Suns. Good luck with that Shaq.
There it is, the All-Obama team. A lineup balancing the power and force of the NBA's superstars with the fragility of those who travel its more troubled grounds. A team that reminds us of what great feats have been achieved, and what unrealised potential lies ahead. A team worthy of the message delivered by President Barack Obama on his day of inauguration.
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Tags: All-Obama Team, Barack Obama, Doc Rivers, Eddy Curry, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Rajon Rondo, Shaq, Stephon Marbury
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Oculus Rift Developer Kit 2 Ready For Pre-Order Today 100
An anonymous reader writes "Today at GDC Oculus has revealed the second developer kit of their virtual reality headset, the Oculus Rift DK2. The new unit has a 1080p OLED screen with low-persistence capabilities, positional tracking thanks to an IR LED array and compatible camera, and a bunch of other improvements over the DK1. Pre-orders start today for $350 and are expected to ship in July." The new model also eliminates the control box and adds a powered USB port. The experience is much better than the DK1 model according to the article: "The image is substantially sharper in the DK2 when moving your head, mostly thanks to low-persistence. I swear I could feel the difference between the DK1 and DK2 on my eyes. It's hard to describe, but where the DK1 feels like looking through binoculars into another world, the DK2 feels like sticking your head out the window into another world. That's not to say that the field of view is higher, but there's something far more comfortable about using the DK2."


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Child sexual-abuse charges filed last week against a Wakefield man who worked at his wife's unlicensed day-care center may lead to new legislation making public the names of low-level sex offenders and make it easier to obtain the names of more serious offenders.
State Sen. Barry Finegold said he also wants to file legislation that would require day-care centers to prove in forms given to families that they are properly licensed.
"Whether you buy a home or refinance a house, the provider needs to disclose that they are licensed," said Finegold, an Andover Democrat. "I think the state should at least require the same of people who are caring for our children."
House Speaker Robert DeLeo will "give serious consideration," a spokesman said Monday, to a bill filed last year by Gov. Deval Patrick that would bring Massachusetts into compliance with a federal sex-offender notification act that would, among other things, make public the names of Level 1 offenders.
The buzz around strengthening sex-offender legislation began after John Burbine of Wakefield was charged last week with sexually assaulting 13 children, ranging in age from 8 days to 3 1/2 years, at his wife Marian's day care. His wife was charged with running an unlicensed day-care center and reckless endangerment of children.
"I don't want to beat up on the Legislature, but there's no doubt in my mind that if this information was available, these kids would not have been victimized," said Chelmsford resident Laurie Myers, founder of the victim-advocacy group Community Voices, which is fighting for more public disclosure of sex offenders' identities and locations.
Level 1 sex offenders, those deemed to have the lowest risk of reoffending, are not named publicly but are available to law-enforcement agencies. Level 2 offenders can be identified through an in-person request for the information at the local police department. Level 3 offenders are named at the Sex Offender Registry Board website at www.mass.gov/sorb.
In regards to Level 1 offenders, the Sex Offender Registry Board says the "degree of dangerousness posed to the public by that offender is not such that a public-safety interest is served by public availability" of their information.
The chairwoman of the board, Saundra Edwards, testified last year in favor of the governor's bill, said Charles McDonald, the board's spokesman. Vesna Nuon, a Lowell city councilor and member of the Sex Offender Registry Board, declined to comment on potential legislation.
There are 275 Level 2 and 3 sex offenders living in Lowell, according to the state. Among nearby towns, there are 50 in Billerica, 41 in Chelmsford and 52 in Tewksbury.
Finegold said that when he and his wife were looking for day-care centers for their 10-month-old son, they didn't know who was licensed, even though providers are required to post their license in the facility. Some parents may not even know to look for a license, he said.
"I want mothers and fathers to know whether or not the facility is registered with the state," he said.
The state Department of Early Education & Care offers two ways parents can check on a day-care center's licensing, spokeswoman Heather Johnson said. Regional offices are available to provide information and the department's website lists licensed centers.
The nearest regional office, in Lawrence, can be reached at 978-681-9684. The website can be reached at the following shortened link: http://tiny.cc/s8a4ow.
State Rep. James Arciero, a Democrat from Westford, filed legislation last year that would make available online the identities of Level 2 sex offenders. The bill was backed by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and 26 co-sponsors, he said, but wasn't passed into law.
"We need to give citizens the tools to protect their families and keep our neighborhoods safe," Arciero said.
Chelmsford Police Chief James Murphy said he supports both proposals to expand access to sex-offender information.
"I have no problem giving the public access," he said.
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office, which was involved in bringing sexual-assault charges against Burbine, has not called for specific legislation because of the case but is having discussions with the governor's office, legislators, law-enforcement officials and the Sex Offender Registry Board, office spokeswoman Stephanie Chelf Guyotte said. It is premature to make specific proposals until having those conversations, she said.
DeLeo's office said in a statement the speaker will meet with law-enforcement officials from the affected communities in the Burbine case and consider the governor's bill, along with other options for similar crimes.
"We can hopefully in a quick fashion take up how this happened, and what laws have to be changed to make sure it doesn't happen again, if a change in legislation would do anything," DeLeo told reporters, according to the State House News Service. "I'm told, according to what I've reported from the governor, no matter what law was passed, it would not have stopped this."
State Rep. Tom Golden, a Lowell Democrat, said he supports both Patrick's bill and what was proposed by Arciero, calling it "absurd" that someone like Burbine, a registered sex offender, was able to be around children.
State Sen. Eileen Donoghue gave general support to both Patrick's bill and the proposed legislation from Finegold. What is troubling about the Burbine case in addition to the charges is that Burbine was not off the radar, the Lowell Democrat said. He was a registered sex offender but actions were not taken to better protect the public.
"There's got to be a way," Donoghue said of getting legislation passed. A new law may not be passed this session, but Donoghue said she hopes legislation can be enacted in January when the Legislature reconvenes.
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Adaptation Process of Cuban and Mexican Immigrants in the United States, 1972-1979 (ICPSR 9672)
Published: Jan 18, 2006
Principal Investigator(s):
Alejandro Portes, Johns Hopkins University
Version V1
For this data collection, Cuban and Mexican male immigrants were interviewed upon their entry into the United States in 1973-1974, with follow-up interviews in 1976 and 1979. The project sought to explore the causes and results of changes that occur following immigration by examining the complex interrelationships between the effects of what immigrants "bring with them" and the social and economic context that receives them. The first interview elicited demographic information such as marital status, number of children, education, parental information, present and prior occupations, date and community of birth, prior residency in the United States, present residency, relatives and friends in the United States, religious practices, and association membership. Respondents were also asked about their reasons for coming to the United States, plans to change residency, perceptions of discrimination in the United States, and aspirations concerning future occupations, salaries, education, and opportunities to reach their goals. Subsequent interviews expanded upon or recorded changes in these areas and also added wife's information and items on perceptions of problems in the United States, ethnicity of social relationships and neighborhood, satisfaction with living in the United States, plans to return to their homeland, languages spoken, read, and listened to, whether residence was owned or rented, and whether respondent had become a United States citizen. The study also recorded Duncan Scores, Treiman Scores, and scores on the Kahl Modernity Index, Knowledge of English Index, and Knowledge of U.S. Index.
Export Citation:
National Science Foundation (NSF-SOC-75-16151, SOC-77-22089, MH-27666/01-04, 815-0620, and R01-HD-14281)
United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Mental Health
Ford Foundation
United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Subject Terms
Geographic Coverage
The number of respondents in 1973-1974 included 590 Cubans and 822 Mexicans. Of these, 427 Cubans and 439 Mexicans were reinterviewed in 1976, and 413 Cubans and 455 Mexicans were reinterviewed in 1979. (Cases retrieved during each follow-up do not completely overlap.) The sample overestimated Mexican immigration originating in eastern and central Mexico and going to Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Illinois, and the Midwest. The sample underestimated Mexican immigration originating in western Mexico and going to California.
Cuban and Mexican immigrants to the United States.
Data Source
personal interviews and telephone interviews
survey data
Original Release Date
Version Date
Version History
2006-01-18 File CB9672.PDF was removed from any previous datasets and flagged as a study-level file, so that it will accompany all downloads.
1992-05-12 ICPSR data undergo a confidentiality review and are altered when necessary to limit the risk of disclosure. ICPSR also routinely creates ready-to-go data files along with setups in the major statistical software formats as well as standard codebooks to accompany the data. In addition to these procedures, ICPSR performed the following processing steps for this data collection:
- Standardized missing values.
Data in this collection are available only to users at ICPSR member institutions.
- The citation of this study may have changed due to the new version control system that has been implemented.
This study is provided by ICPSR. ICPSR provides leadership and training in data access, curation, and methods of analysis for a diverse and expanding social science research community.


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By Tiernan Ray
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) are up 46 cents, or 3%, at $14.86, after the company last night said it plans to license the "Kepler" graphics processing unit, or GPU, core that powers its video cards to other chip makers for a fee, as use of high-quality graphics spreads to numerous types of devices beyond personal computers.
Street observers have differing points of view on what the payoff will be.
Hans Mosesmann, of Raymond James, who has a Strong Buy rating on the shares, thinks the licensing path might give Nvidia a route into products from Apple (AAPL), and that it may curtail the advance of ARM Holdings's (ARMH) own graphics intellectual property:
If there was ever a way for Nvidia to get into Apple, the IP licensing angle is likely it. This is particularly true if Apple has ambitions in the datacenter (although nothing has been announced to date). In this case, licensed graphics from Imagination Technology (used by Apple, Samsung Electronics (005930KS), and Intel (INTC) in mobile platforms) are not suitable in higher-end computing. This also could limit ARM's Mali effort, which is just starting to gain traction. Regarding Intel's licensing agreement with Nvidia, we still believe that Intel will have to pay Nvidia for many years to come. Remember, Intel's Larrabee project was cancelled years ago and it now has a dual Imagination and internal graphics strategy that is not ideal in our view.
Lazard Capital Markets's Daniel Amir, reiterating a Neutral rating on the stock, thinks it may expand Nvidia's addressable market:
We believe that the licensing model provides the company with an additional revenue stream and the potential to attract new customers. While we do not see any near-term revenue impact, we do see a benefit of moving towards the licensing model for greater reach, similar to ARM's approach with its mobile processors.
Evercore Partners's Patrick Wang, who has an Underweight rating on the stock, writes that "While a seemingly incremental opportunity, we don't see licensing as a meaningful business or EPS contributor in the next few years."
"In fact, we think it will be challenging to design its high-end GPU into enough volume markets to drive meaningful revenues."
In contrast to Mosesmann, Wang doesn't see Nvidia as having much of a chance with either Apple or Samsung:
Mgmt is targeting high-end devices at vertically integrated OEMs looking to differentiate. Regarding the big two, we believe Apple (OW, covered by R. Cihra) is unlikely to adopt Kepler as our checks indicate significant internal GPU design efforts, perhaps looking to eliminate the royalty expense. Further, Samsung is possible but is cycling through IP vendors and chip suppliers today.
Wang also wonders about the potential rise in operating expense to support markets such as industrial or consumer electronics, where the customers based is very large and very specific.


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Two men charged in a shooting that left three people wounded at a Houston-area community college are scheduled to appear in court.
Harris County Jail records show 22-year-olds Carlton Berry and Trey Foster face court appearances Monday.
Both are charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the Jan. 22 gunfire at a Lone Star College campus. Berry was wounded in the attack and was arrested shortly after the gunfire that led to a campus-wide lockdown.
Investigators believe the incident happened after someone bumped into Foster, he became upset and allegedly opened fire. Foster was captured Friday in Plano and a gun was recovered. Foster is also charged with resisting arrest.
Also shot was 25-year-old Jody Neal, who allegedly bumped Foster. A nearby maintenance man was wounded.


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Residents in two Oakland County communities have reported phone calls from fake Medicare representatives, which could prolong confusion on the heels of an already uncertain government shutdown, law enforcement authorities say.
Officials in Auburn Hills and, now, in Independence Township are investigating the calls and urging residents to keep their personal information to themselves.
After reports this week in Auburn Hills that a phony Medicare caller was referencing the recent implementation of the new Affordable Care Act � known to some as Obamacare � and trying to get personal information over the phone, other reports of similar calls came to local law enforcement.
Independence Township resident Sara Satterlee, 76, said the something similar happened to her.
�It was a very professional sounding woman, and she sounded like she really knew what she was doing,� Satterlee said. �She even mentioned Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield, which is my secondary insurance provider.�
Once the woman on the phone asked for Satterlee�s birth date, Satterlee immediately hung up, she said. She added that she wants people, especially senior citizens, to know that this is happening.
�People take advantage of elderly people, and it�s just extremely annoying. ... I resent that, because I guess I�m classified as that,� Satterlee said. �I can tell you one thing: They don�t take too much of an advantage of me � I�m pretty quick on the trigger.�
Satterlee, who is retired from credit union management, said she has added her telephone number to several do-not-call lists.
Realizing that may not be enough, Satterlee recently filed a police report with the Oakland County Sheriff�s Office. The deputy who came to her house said there have been several similar calls in recent weeks, she said.
Oakland County Lt. Dirk Fenely said since the Affordable Care Act is a fairly new program, scams such as the phony calls could become more popular. Deputies at the Independence Township substation will be keeping an eye out for future similar cases, he said.
The calls �could possibly become more popular,� he said.
Recently in Auburn Hills, residents have reported that callers posing as representatives for Medicare were asking for bank numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers and other identifying information. In one of the reported incidents, authorities said, a scam call was made locally.
Auburn Hills Lt. Ryan Gagnon said although his department has only had two instances of the phone scam being reported, all the media coverage of the federal government�s shutdown since Oct. 1 might sway some to start giving out information like they�re being asked to on the phone.
�In a time like this, and when people see this, it opens up opportunities for the criminal element to prey on people who may be more vulnerable,� said Gagnon, �or those who might fear their insurance will stop if they don�t (give up their information).�
Gagnon said law enforcement officials want to remind residents that legitimate financial institutions such as Medicare do not ask for personal information over the telephone.
Authorities ask residents receiving these calls not to give out any information, to record the telephone number that called, and to contact their local law enforcement agency. In Auburn Hills, call police at 248-370-9444. The Oakland County Sheriff�s Office � which patrols in multiple local communities � can be reached at 248-858-4950.


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Corridor cash sought
After applying a federal grant rewarded to the city last year to a street project, Wapakoneta city administrators have resubmitted work on the Heritage Park river walkway project for a similar grant — and they have good indications they may receive the funds.
Wapakoneta City Council members heard the first reading to apply for $2.14 million in a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
"We have applied for money through this program before and we intend to do it again this year," Mayor Rodney Metz said at Monday's Wapakoneta City Council meeting. "We are pretty persistent when it comes to applying for grants. Plus, Engineering Superintendent Mary Ruck also received a request that we submit the project again so that is good news."
Ruck received word from ODOT officials to resubmit the project through the new TAP program. The money for the grant program was set aside by Congress.
Metz explained they applied for and received $560,000 last year through the then Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP). City administrators decided to use the money to upgrade the entryway into downtown Wapakoneta as part of the the $2.33 million East Auglaize Street reconstruction project. Construction work just started and should be completed by Nov. 1.
The mayor said city administrators are applying for the money now for two reasons — because it is just part of the state grant cycle and it could coincide with other downtown work. He and Safety-Service Director Bill Rains believe the money would be awarded later this year with the project to be completed by the end of 2015 or 2016.
The city is responsible for 100 percent of the costs for architectural and engineering plans, environmental studies and documentation, right-of-way plans and right-of-way acquisition. Garmann-Miller & Associates provided the initial drawings of the walkway along Heritage Park to Harrison Street.
The city also would be responsible for 20 percent of the construction cost, which amounts to $428,129, and this would be paid through the city's Enterprise Fund.
"The way it looks right now we can use some of the money we are investing in the infrastructure and other improvements we will be doing behind the downtown stores toward the grant match," Metz said. "It would be money we would be spending to make improvements to the utilities there, such as burying the electrical lines, and other park improvements."
Rains said the intent is to have this project coincide with the Long-Term Control Plan work, or the installation of storm and sanitary sewer lines, as well as with the burying of the electrical lines so the ground and pavement is removed and replaced only once.
The work is to include improvements to the pavement, curbs, gutters, park improvements and other amenities.
"Our intent is to include both sides of the river from the North Blackhoof Street all the way over to Harrison Street," Metz said. "We intend to follow the design that Garmann-Miller & Associates did for the city which is still on display at the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce office."
The walk would extend east along the south bank of the river from the North Blackhoof Street Bridge, through Heritage Park, across the Harrison Street Bridge, along the north bank of the river to the Hamilton Street Bridge and then to the Wapakoneta WaterPark.
"They will not pay for a foot bridge across the river because there are two bridges (Harrison Street Bridge and North Blackhoof Street Bridge) already in the vicinity," Rains said.
Councilor-at-large Dan Graf and 1st Ward Councilor Jim Neumeier agreed public input should be part of the process.
"We need to extend the courtesy of a plan review to local residents prior to the completion of the plans," Graf said. "We need to provide an opportunity for them to see what will be done and for them to provide imput."
Metz said a meeting would be scheduled in the future.


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O.J. Mayo scored 24 points and had a career-high 10 assists, Rudy Gay added 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from nine points down in the fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 114-109 on Monday night.
Mayo struggled with his shot most of the night, but made a pair of free throws on technical fouls in the fourth quarter and added a driving layup with 2 minutes left to cap a 25-5 run for Memphis.
Mike Conley added 21 points and six rebounds for the Grizzlies (19-54), who won for just the fourth time in 22 games.
Monta Ellis had 29 points for Golden State, which suited up just eight players for the second straight game and lost its fifth in a row.
The Warriors led 90-81 with nine minutes remaining, but Memphis went on a 12-0 run to take the lead midway through the quarter. Ellis and Warriors coach Don Nelson were both called for technical fouls during the Grizzlies' burst - Nelson's coming when Ronny Turiaf fouled out after being called for back-to-back fouls in a 2-second span.
Mayo, who made a free throw when Ellis was hit with a technical foul with 7:32 left, made the ensuing free throw to give the Grizzlies a 91-90 lead. Hamed Haddadi followed with two free throws before Anthony Morrow hit a 3-pointer for Golden State, but that was it for the Warriors.
Memphis swept Golden State for the first time since 2005-06, and
before this season the Grizzlies had dropped seven straight to the
The injury-ravaged Warriors were playing short-handed and suited
up just eight players for the second straight game, including three
rookies. Two others, C.J. Watson and Kalenna Azubuike, have been in
the league two years or less.
That left Nelson with few options, a fact the Grizzlies tried to exploit.
Even with the depleted ranks, the Warriors stayed close in the first half behind Ellis and Crawford. The two combined for 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting and scored 12 of Golden State's final 15 points in the second quarter.
But without regular starters Stephen Jackson, who is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his left big toe, Andris Biedrins (sprained left ankle) and Corey Maggette (head contusion), the Warriors faced an uphill battle and went into halftime trailing 57-53.
It didn't get easier when Ellis appeared to get hurt while driving to the basket late in the third quarter. Ellis, who missed the first 43 games of the season while recovering from offseason ankle surgery, slammed to the floor after getting a shot off and lay writhing on the floor for several moments. He was eventually helped to his feet and walked slowly to Golden State's bench but returned early in the fourth quarter.
It didn't matter.
Memphis controlled the game inside, outscoring the Warriors in the paint 52-42 while holding a 46-39 rebounding edge.
That was particularly true late in the fourth quarter when the Grizzlies held Golden State to one shot almost every trip down the floor. Unable to get anything going inside, the Warriors were content to take perimeter jump shots and came up short.
Golden State was also without key reserves Marco Belinelli (right ankle) and Brandan Wright (left shoulder). The team may opt to sit Wright the rest of the season.
Before the game, a moment of silence was observed for the four Oakland police officers killed in the line of duty on March 21. A public funeral for the four was held at Oracle Arena last week.
Memphis plays five of its final nine games at home, where the Grizzlies have 12 wins as opposed to seven on the road.
The Warriors have been without two of their projected starters in 46 games this season.


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The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given:
• Brian Clay Barnhill, 36, of 316 Spruce St., was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering and injury to personal property, $15,000 secured bond, Jan. 22.
• Jonathan Daniel Ore, 34, of 156 Raymond Drive, Thomasville, was charged with felony breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, felony larceny, two counts of misdemeanor larceny, buy/receive stolen goods and resisting arrest, $10,000 secured bond, Jan. 28
• Pamela Grace Scott, 30, of 201 North Road, Room No. 6, Thomasville, was charged with felony breaking and entering and felony larceny after breaking and entering, $10,000 secured bond, Dec. 10.
• OBryant Black, 21, of 1006 Doak Court, Apt. D, Thomasville, was charged with second-degree trespassing and felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, $10,000 secured bond, Feb. 20, Thomasville.
• Rodney Wayne Byerly, 42, of 201 North Road, Room No. 6, Thomasville, was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering and felony obtaining property by false pretense, $15,000 secured bond, Dec. 10.
• Kenneth R. Ellis, 27, of 167 Cope Lane, Denton, was charged with misdemeanor larceny, felony larceny by anti-inventory device and felony organized retail theft, $10,000 secured bond, Jan. 15.
• Benjamin Franklin Grady IV, 30, of 125 Liberty St., Wake Forest, was charged with felony possession of controlled substance on prison/jail premises, $3,500 secured bond, Jan. 15.
• Travis Lee Edwards, 18, of 477 W. Salisbury St., Denton, was charged with felony obtaining property by false pretense, $5,000 secured bond, Dec. 18.
• Taesha Shenay Hunt, 37, of 7239 Point Lake Drive, Charlotte, was served with a fugitive warrant for failure to appear in Greene County, Ga., $5,000 secured bond, Dec. 3.
The following larcenies more than $1,000 were reported to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office and the Lexington Police Department:
• A 2012 trailer and padlocks valued at $1,881 were reported stolen from a parking lot in the 1000 block of U.S. Highway 64 East between 5 p.m. Friday and 8:18 a.m. Saturday.
• A motor kit, jewelry box full of jewelry, a pump-action shotgun, non-automotive generator, weed cutter, two batteries, battery and guitar valued at $8,450 were reported stolen from a home on Tysinger Road in Denton between midnight Friday and 3:05 p.m. Saturday.
• An engagement ring valued at $1,000 was reported stolen from a home on North First Street in Welcome between 6:30 a.m. Thursday and 7:52 p.m. Saturday.
• Two watches, bracelet, earrings, jewelry box, miscellaneous jewelry and cabinet drawer valued at $4,055 were reported stolen from a home in the 900 block of N.C. Highway 47 East at 4:19 p.m. Friday.
• A barbecue grill, lawn mower, miscellaneous equipment, tool box, motor, transmission and door valued at $1,750 were reported stolen from an open land area in the 2000 block of West Old U.S. Highway 64 West between noon Thursday and 4:21 p.m. Friday.


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Before New York — National Geographic Magazine.
Of all the visitors to New York City in recent years, one of the most surprising was a beaver named José. No one knows exactly where he came from. Speculation is he swam down the Bronx River from suburban Westchester County to the north. He just showed up one wintry morning in 2007 on a riverbank in the Bronx Zoo, where he gnawed down a few willow trees and built a lodge. "If you'd asked me at the time what the chances were that there was a beaver in the Bronx, I'd have said zero," said Eric Sanderson, an ecologist at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), headquartered at the Bronx Zoo. "There hasn't been a beaver in New York City in more than 200 years."


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Last month, my husband and I decided to fulfill one of my own longtime Find A Grave photo requests and we drove to a group of Jewish cemeteries in West Springfield, Massachusetts from our home in eastern Massachusetts.
Find A Grave page for Beth El Cemetery includes a map which notes that there are four Jewish cemeteries on Kings Highway in West Springfield: Beth El (in two sections), B'nai Jacob, Kodimoh, and Beth Israel.
I parked my car in a rather central location near a small building, and a man approached asking if he could help us. It turned out he worked for a vault company and was there to prepare a vault and assist with a burial later in the day.
Well, I explained about Find A Grave and that we were looking for the gravestones for Edward and Adele Levitt and he was the one to walk ahead and let us know where it was.
This stone happens to have the English on one side and the Hebrew on the other.
As I walked through Beth El, Kodimoh, and B'nai Jacob taking pictures of stones to fulfill other Find A Grave requests, my husband learned quite a bit about the burial vault business from the man who helped us find the Levitt stone. Because he has worked for this vault company for several years, he was familiar with many cemeteries from western Massachusetts down into Connecticut.
In addition to looking for names from the Find A Grave photo requests, I was also looking for additional Reisner siblings because I knew this branch of the family had settled in the Springfield area. I found Samuel, who is a brother of Adele, who is buried with his wife.
Well, it was early spring and rather chilly, so we decided it was time to get back to the car and go find some place to eat lunch. I did manage to fulfill several Find A Grave photos requests, so I felt this was a successful trip, although I had really hoped to find the gravestone for the parents of Adele and Samuel.
Here is the genealogy serendipity part: taking a last look before getting into the car, I saw it: the gravestone for Rebecca (Levitt) Reisner and Jacob Reisner. We had parked just a couple of car lengths away from this stone.
Jacob and Rebecca are buried in B'nai Jacob Cemetery (though it is hard to tell where Beth El ends and B'nai Jacob begins). And nearby is a small in-ground stone of another of their sons, Joseph.
Thank you to the man who not only helped us find the Levitt stone, but helped explain the borders of each of these cemeteries because there is no delineation, and also kept my husband entertained while I explored the cemeteries looking for the Find A Grave requests.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tombstone Tuesday and Genealogy Serendipity
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Congratulations on your find.ReplyDelete
I noticed that in the JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry, that someone has documented most graves in West Springfield,MA but did not take any photos. Next time you plan a trip out there, you might consider selecting a plot (or two) and taking photos of all the graves in the plot for submission to JOWBR.
I will explore the JOWBR page on JewishGen about providing cemetery information, but since I live much closer to Boston, I would more likely do this for one of the Jewish cemeteries in West Roxbury.Delete
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It seems that the rumor mill won't be silenced... But this one seems to be from a trusted source.
The rumor has it that PCS Type Review Certification Board, which certifies handsets for use with carriers such as AT&T has approved upcoming iPhone model and that too in FOUR capacities i.e 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB as compared to current 8GB and 16GB model. This even increases the credibility of the rumor about a $99 iPhone this summer.
This rumor game has been driving the people crazy since many weeks for now, especially as WWDC keynote gets closer. It has become hard to understand what to believe and what not!
Hope that all this chaos soon ends with the WWDC
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New iPhone Coming in 4 Storage Capacities, from 4GB to 32GB


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May 13, 1917 - February 23, 2013
Dunedin, FL - Formerly of Haven and Scotchtown, NY
Emma Whitney, age 95, died on February 23, 2013, at Mease Manor, Dunedin, FL. She was a longtime resident of Haven, NY and Scotchtown, NY.
The daughter of George S. VanInwegen and Sarah (Purcell) VanInwegen, she was born May 13, 1917 in Haven, NY.
Emma was predeceased by her husband, James E. Whitney, Sr.; two sisters: Georgette Schnackenberg, St. John and Ella Weiser-Worzel-Miller; two half sisters: Tess Simmons-Norton and Pearl Simmons Lane; also, two half brothers: Ralph Simmons and George W. VanInwegen-Schnackenberg. She is survived by her son, James E. Whitney, Jr. (Madeline), of Milford, PA, formerly of Middletown, NY; three grand-children; nine great-grandchildren and two nephews.
Emma retired from Kolmar Laboratory, Port Jervis, NY.
Cremation was conducted by Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, Palm Harbor, FL.
A private interment will take place in Westbrookville Cemetery, Westbrookville, NY.


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Bulldogs' Lone Goal Comes from Aleca Hughes
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - UConn scored three goals in the first 15 minutes en route to a 6-1 win over Yale Saturday night that gave the Huskies their fourth Nutmeg Classic Championship in the tournament's six-year history. This was also the fourth time the Bulldogs have finished as runners-up.
Yale had been outscored 10-1 in the first periods of its first nine games, but the Bulldogs reversed that trend Friday afternoon with a 2-0 first period against Sacred Heart in the first round of the Nutmeg Classic. They ended up with a 10-1 win that put them in the Nutmeg Classic championship game for the fifth time. But the Huskies put the Bulldogs back on their heels Saturday with three goals in the first 15:28. The first came on a power play at 8:39, as defenseman Jody Sydor's shot from the left point slid through traffic past Yale goalie Jackee Snikeris.
Less than a minute later, another shot by Sydor was deflected in front by forward Lisa Stathopulos for a 2-0 lead. The Bulldogs got their first power play of the night after that -- in fact, they had a delayed power play in which they controlled the puck out of their own end and were able to set up senior defenseman Alyssa Clarke for a wrister that UConn goalie Jennie Bellonio stopped. But the actual Yale power play after that lasted just 42 seconds, and the Bulldogs did not get off any shots before being whistled for too many men on the ice, negating their advantage.
Forward Jennifer Chaisson increased the UConn lead to 3-0 with a goal from right in front at the 15:28 mark. The Bulldogs had another power play late in the period, but their best scoring chance was a shot by Clarke that went wide.
The second period was more evenly played, and the Bulldogs threatened on a power play midway through. Freshman forward Danielle Moncion skated through the Husky defense into the slot but could not control the puck enough to put a solid shot on net. Three minutes later a turnover by UConn gave senior forward Berit Johnson the chance to skate in all alone for a wrist shot that sailed just high.
Yale (2-8-1, 1-7-0 ECAC Hockey) finally broke through on a power play at 17:03. Junior forward Bray Ketchum backhanded a pass from the right circle that freshman forward Alyssa Zupon put on net. Amidst a scrum of players fighting for the puck, sophomore forward Aleca Hughes was able to poke it in to get Yale with 3-1.
UConn (7-5-3, 1-3-3 Hockey East) quickly snuffed out any Yale momentum. Forward Kelly Horan's pass from behind the goal to Snikeris' right slid past its intended target but went to forward Michelle Binning in the slot, and she slipped it past Snikeris' left leg for a 4-1 lead with just 53.5 seconds left in the second period.
The Bulldogs started the third period on the power play thanks to another delayed penalty on UConn right at the end of the second period. But Bellonio, a former Yale Youth Hockey player, made a save on the one shot Yale got. After a Yale timeout with 12:04 to play, Moncion got off a nice wrist shot in the slot, but Bellonio made the stop and covered the puck for a faceoff. She would finish with 21 saves.
Chaisson and forward Monique Weber added power-play goals in the third to make the final 6-1. Snikeris ended with 24 saves.
After the game, a brief ceremony was held on the ice and the Huskies were presented with the trophy. UConn goalie Alexandra Garcia, who made 20 saves to shut out Quinnipiac in the opening game, won the Laurie Belliveau Award as the top goaltender. The award is named after Laurie Belliveau '98, the former All-American goalie for the Bulldogs. Binning was named tournament MVP.
Earlier in the day, Quinnipiac beat Sacred Heart 11-1 in the consolation game.
Yale plays its final two games before winter break next weekend, traveling to Cornell Friday and Colgate Saturday.
Report by Sam Rubin '95 (firstname.lastname@example.com), Yale Sports Publicity


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DETROIT (AP) — Michigan abortion foes on Friday moved to the brink of banning abortion coverage from health plans unless a woman purchases a separate policy by submitting more than the required number of signatures to get the proposal before a receptive Legislature.
If the secretary of state deems enough of the 315,477 signatures valid, the Republican-controlled Legislature can vote on the proposal, likely by the end of the year. It would go to voters in November 2014 if lawmakers reject it, but a majority of House and Senate members have signed the petition, said Ed Rivet, legislative director of Right to Life of Michigan, which is leading the effort.
"We have a high level of confidence," Rivet said. "This is straight democracy enacting a law."
The secretary of state's office said Friday it will take about two months to go over a sample of the signatures. Supporters turned in about 60,000 more than required.
GOP Gov. Rick Snyder last year vetoed similar legislation tucked into a broader bill, citing concerns about government overreach in requiring optional riders for abortion coverage in private insurance plans and a lack of exceptions for rape and incest. But Snyder would be left out of the picture this time because voter-initiated legislation is veto-proof.
Under the proposal, individuals and businesses would have to buy an optional rider for elective abortion coverage under all private and public insurance plans. Abortions would be covered under primary plans when the mother's life is at risk, but not in cases of rape and incest.
While passage is likely, critics aren't planning to let it happen quietly.
"Requiring women to plan ahead for the possibility of getting raped by purchasing an optional insurance rider is just flat-out offensive," Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer's spokesman, Robert McCann, said in a statement. "If Republicans really want to take this latest step in their anti-women crusade, they'd better be prepared for a fight on the Senate floor and an even bigger fight from the people of Michigan next year."
Liberal-leaning political advocacy group Progress Michigan called the campaign "unconscionable." It said in a statement that "women should not be saddled with extra costs for insurance coverage in case they're a victim of a crime" and that Right to Life is "circumventing the political process."
Rivet said riders are common in insurance policies, adding supporters simply seek "a single policy for the entire industry that says, `If you're going to have abortion coverage it's by an optional rider."'
He said Michigan would be the 24th state to put such measures in place before the federal health care law takes effect Jan. 1.


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By Michael Aneiro
This may not come as a shock, but loose monetary policy might be creating some risks in corporate bond markets. What is a bit of a surprise is the latest person saying this: Jeremy Stein, a member of the Federal Reserve's board of governors. Here's Pedro Nicolaci da Costa of Reuters reporting today:
An extended period of low interest rates could create risks to financial stability, and policymakers should keep an eye on junk bond and leveraged loan markets for signs of excess risk-taking, a top Federal Reserve official said on Thursday.
Jeremy Stein, a member of the U.S. central bank's powerful board of governors, said the current evidence is inconclusive….
Stein's remarks [at a conference sponsored by the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank] come at a time when some analysts, including top Fed officials, have raised concerns about the potentially destabilizing effects of the central bank's unconventional monetary policies, in particular its asset purchase program.
At least we think all of this is what Stein intended to say, as he offers up some delightfully abstruse quotations, even by the lofty standards of Fed-speak. Said quotes herewith (and full speech text here), along with rudimentary attempts to translate them into spoken English:
- "In terms of the variables that could be informative about the extent of market overheating, the picture is mixed." (Rough translation: "Overheating? Tough to say.")
- "If the underlying economic environment creates a strong incentive for financial institutions to, say, take on more credit risk in a reach for yield, it is unlikely that regulatory tools can completely contain this behavior." (Translation: "As long as we're enabling them, good luck stopping investors from behaving like investors.")
- "Waiting for decisive proof of market overheating may amount to an implicit policy of inaction on this dimension." (Translation: "We probably shouldn't wait for this stuff to blow up before trying to fix it." Followed by a gratuitous use of the word "dimension." Remember this sentence should you ever decide to sue the Fed after your corporate bond portfolio tanks.)
You can also read Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath offer their take on Stein's speech today in the Wall Street Journal's Real Time Economics blog here.


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CI Editor's Response:
The Model Shadow Stock Portfolio was created in 1993 by our founder James Cloonan. The portfolio's reported returns are based on a real-money portfolio that we hold here at AAII, which means we experience the same bid-ask issues that everyone else experiences. For this reason, it is recommended that when you decide on a stock to purchase, do not rush into buying the shares. Make an attempt to get a good fill by using limit orders since the fill price with market orders can fluctuate dramatically.
The performance figures reported take into account the bid-ask spread as well as commissions. The figures are exactly what Cloonan has been able to obtain using the selection, purchase and management methodology outlined on our website and in the AAII Journal. The portfolio performance figures do not, however, take into account taxes, which are different for all investors. Needless to say, in a taxable account any capital gains will be taxed. The gains produced in the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio are normally long-term capital gains.
For more explanation on the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio, go to www.aaii.com/model-portfolios/stock-faqs.
Stock Superstars Portfolio Characteristics
What is the average yearly turnover ratio for the Stock Superstars Report? What is the current overall dividend yield of the Stock Superstars Report?
—Eric Zeiher via Email inquiry
CI Editor's Response:
The Stock Superstars Report is a premium portfolio newsletter that AAII members can subscribe to. The portfolio is a total market portfolio that consists of 36 stocks separated into four separate groups, each with its own investment methodology. Together, the stocks create a diversified portfolio with impressive returns.
The portfolio is rebalanced once a month with zero to two stocks removed from the portfolio on a monthly basis. Typically, a given year will see approximately 10 stocks that are removed from the portfolio, meaning that the yearly turnover is around 30%.
Yield is not a main criterion for the portfolio as a whole. However, one group of stocks, out of the four groups, does have a yield element to it. In addition, there are stocks that provide a dividend in each of the groups of stocks. As of the end of October, there were 25 stocks, out of the 36 all together, that provide a yield, ranging from a low of 0.3% to a high of 3.5%.
For more information on the Stock Superstars Report, go to www.stocksuperstars.com.
Historical Stock Screens Data
I am new to AAII and would like to study the history of how many companies are selected by each screen each month. Is that information available? If so, where can I find it?
—jkspears via Web inquiry
CI Editor's Response:
Most AAII and Computerized Investing subscribers are aware that AAII offers over 60 different stock screens based on the different methodologies of famous investing gurus. Each of these screens has different characteristics since each has a different focus (value, growth, price momentum, etc.).
AAII updates the characteristics of these screens and provides them to our members on a quarterly basis. In the Stock Screens area at AAII.com, click on Screen Characteristics to see this page. The area shows the monthly average number of holdings as well as the average monthly turnover. In addition, it provides median figures for commonly used fundamental data points. This is a great page to review when researching a stock screen that you may want to use to see which ones fit into your investment approach.
Portfolio Optimization Program
I am able to download the Portfolio Optimization program featured in the Third Quarter 2012 Computerized Investing Issue. But I am having trouble running the install program. I get an error message stating, "The version of the file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running." I am using Windows 7. Is there a program that will run on Windows 7?
—David Volkman via Web Inquiry
CI Editor's Response:
The article written on the Portfolio Optimization program created by David Herron has generated significant interest after we featured it in Computerized Investing. The program uses modern portfolio theory to identify efficient combinations of stocks and mutual funds with the lowest possible level of risk for a specified annual portfolio return, hence creating an "efficient portfolio." It is available free of charge to AAII members in the Download Library at AAII.com (www.aaii.com/download-library/download?DL_ID=572). However, currently the program requires a 32-bit operating system to run properly. If you are running a 64-bit operating system, Microsoft provides you with a 32-bit compatibility mode that will run Portfolio Optimization. Testing of the program was done on a 64-bit system running the 32-bit utility, which can be downloaded at the Microsoft website.
Ricahrd Neeson from MI posted over 5 years ago:
i just joined and still looking over all the information. will comment latter
Scott Boatwright from NC posted over 5 years ago:
Could you provide more detailed information about the download that allows a computer running a 64-bit OS to run David Herron's program? I've had no luck finding the utility referred to here.
Wayne Thorp from IL posted over 5 years ago:
@Scott, you can try running the program in Compatibility Mode. If you are running Windows 7 64-bit, right-click on the .exe and choose Troubleshoot compatibility. Windows will then suggest ways in which you can run a non-64-bit program. Wayne A. Thorp, CFA, editor, Computerized Investing.
Bob Voyt from MI posted about 1 year ago:
I have not been routinely receiving weekly or monthly reports. My membership number is 873699. Am I still a member?


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Considering that Popp has not interviewed I would say no
Its impossible to follow what the media says as far as who the front runner is, and I know there is speculation we didnt even interview Popp, but if Trestman gets passed over in Chicago ( I dont believe he has interviewed in Arizona), could a package deal of GM and OC work for us?
Not sure if Popp would fit the "figure-head" description that has been discussed, but I think he would be much more desirable as a GM candidate if he brought along Trestman.
From Trestman's point, he could work with someone he already has a good relationship with and put him in position to either take over as HC if Rex/Jets fail in 2013, or if they succeed, solidify himself as an NFL candidate for a different team.
Just a thought
Considering that Popp has not interviewed I would say no
Popp has been interviewed. ESPN was wrong.
Oh...and according to this, Popp texted him directly.
Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1
For those wondering, #Als' GM Jim Popp remains in the New York Jets' mix - that, according to Popp, who texted me tonight.
Yes, because the Jets beat writers are the most trusty sources in the world. lol.
Isn't Trestman the leading candidate for HC in Chicago?
NY Post Headlines Jets are Poop
Far as I can conclude from media reports, Popp either interviewed or he didn't, Idzik is being interviewed tomorrow for either the first or the second time, and both are good candidates if they were interviewed, but only so-so candidates if they weren't. Glad I got that straightened out--I was starting to get confused.
The jets beat writers are getting trolled by Woody and FK. Reason why there are so many conflicting reports.
That's my ideal scenario, but I doubt it happens.
I'd have no problem with someone like Idzik.
Popp is still
Poop and a Testicle package? What?
From all the horsecrap i continue to read from Cimini, Mentha and the rest of the Jet reporters, ill put that canadian journalists credibility versus all of theirs on any given day.
Now, being from Montreal, I can say that the Jets would do no wrong with a guy like Popp for he has extensive experience in running a football organization from A to Z. Not only has he a keen eye for spotting "diamonds in the rough", he's a winner.
If he would be able to bring in Mark Trestman as his O/C, not only would we then have a guy that can open up the offense into an attack style offense, as Rex Put it the other day, the Jets would also have their next H/C in waiting with Trestman on its staff. But Trestman seems like the frontrunner in Chicago and i am sure he will do very well with Cutler and Marshall.
But these are the Jets we are talkin about, and sorry to be speaking like a SOJ fan, the Jets of course would never hire this Popp in a million years.
What did he poison your parakeet? Rob you of a few Canadian dollars? Hate to tell you but popp is coming, and it's going to be extremely messy for all the haters.


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Air House is celebrating their first birthday. There's going to be all kinds of fun.
Live music on Crissy Field next to House of Air (complete with a full city view)
Demos from your aerial heros (Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley and more)
A Parkour Course (the real thing, by Parkour Connections)
A Silent Disco by Silent Storm (you won't believe it till you see it)
A 50 foot slack line
Live street art and local vendors
And Bay Area Kitesurf will be there showing the just in 2012 line and explaining kiteboarding to people who have never heard of it before or have seen it and have just been to afraid to ask.
Come join us to check out the 2012 gear and bring your non-kiting friends.
Here are the details http://houseofairsf.com/events/airfest/airfest-2011.html


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August 1, 2003 - ASM Comments on 2003 Clinical Lab Fee Schedule
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Center for Medicare Management
Division of Ambulatory Services
Mailstop: C4-07-07
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: AB-02-163, 2003 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment Method
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) appreciates the opportunity to comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Transmittal AB-02-163, 2003 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment Method, issued on November 8, 2002. The ASM is the largest educational, professional, and scientific society dedicated to the advancement of the microbiological sciences and their application for the common good. The Society represents more than 40,000 microbiologists, including scientists and science administrators working in a variety of areas, including biomedical, environmental, and clinical microbiology.
Many of our members have primary involvement in clinical laboratory medicine including individuals directing clinical microbiology or immunology laboratories, individuals licensed or accredited to perform such testing, industry representatives marketing products for use, and researchers involved in developing and evaluating the performance of new technologies. Thus, our Society has a significant interest in the process of establishing reasonable reimbursement for medically necessary laboratory testing to ensure quality patient care for Medicare beneficiaries. The ASM's Public and Scientific Affairs Board's Committee on Professional Affairs reviewed Transmittal AB-02-163, and submits the following comments and concerns regarding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 87800, 87801, and 87255:
Codes 87800 and 87801:
AB-02-163 states that "Based on comments regarding codes 87800 and 87801, the mappings (for these two codes) has been revised. Code 87800 has been mapped to two times code 87797 and code 87801 has been mapped to two times code 87798." ASM supports this revision to allow increased reimbursement for "multiple organism tests." However, the utility of codes 87800 (infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, DNA or RNA, multiple organisms; direct probe technique) and 87801 (infectious agent antigen detection by nucleic acid, DNA or RNA, multiple organisms; amplified probe technique) is controversial. The established AMA coding hierarchy would suggest that coding for specific analyte take precedence over coding for a generic method. Thus for "multiplex" molecular tests available to date, correct coding should logically account for each specific analyte rather than using the generic "multiple organism" code. Our members report inconsistency in their approaches to coding for the most common "multiple organism" tests available, those for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis. While a majority of laboratories continue to use analyte specific codes 87490 and 87590 (direct probe technique) or 87491 and 87591 (amplified probe technique), some report a decision to use 87800 or 87801 based on the recommendation of their institutional coding and compliance groups. While the revision in mapping announced in this transmittal renders reimbursement for either approach equivalent for these two analytes, the larger issue of reimbursement for multiple analyte molecular test formats with more than two analytes remains. Compounding the confusion is the November 29, 2000 Program Memorandum AB-00-109 which instructs the following when using a direct probe microbial identification test for three organisms (Candida, 87480; Gardnerella, 87510, and Trichomonas, 87797, in 2004 approved as an analyte specific proposed code 8766X):
"When all three organisms are tested using one specimen for the test kit, regardless of the number of medically necessary tests performed, payment should reflect one unit of service using code 87797 and should not be billed individually."
As the major cost component of any molecular assay is the "probe," "primer" or other specific nucleic acid detection component, ASM believes that correct coding should specify each individual analyte tested for, and recommends that CMS issue a new instruction that clarifies the issue of correct coding for multiple analyte tests to resolve the apparent discrepancies in the current fee schedule. It would also seem desirable from a utilization review perspective to achieve coding consistency among laboratory providers, particularly for emerging molecular technologies.
Code 87255:
AB-02-163 specifies crosswalk methodology for new code 87255 (Virus isolation; including identification by non-immunologic methods, other than by cytopathic effect, e.g. virus specific enzymatic activity) at the same rate as one-half code 87253 and code 87252. While ASM recommended a gap-fill process for this novel technology which uses concomitant virus isolation and specific identification accomplished by growth in modified cell lines with a specific measurable or observable indicator system built in, we believe the CMS crosswalk decision for 87255 is acceptable. However, we remain concerned that this technology has been given an unreasonable competitive advantage over a clinically equivalent alternative methodology using shell vial culture with specific fluorescent antibody detection of viral growth, due to an inherently unreasonable reimbursement established in 2000 for the code for this technique (87254, virus isolation, centrifuge enhanced (shell vial) technique, includes identification with immunofluorescence stain, each virus). Program Memorandum AB-00-109 issued on November 29, 2000, specified an illogical crosswalk for 87254 to 87250 (virus isolation; inoculation of embryonated eggs, or small animal, includes observation and dissection) at one quarter of the rate. In view of the establishment of the 2003 fee for 87255, ASM believes that the reimbursement for code 87254 should be re-evaluated.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Transmittal AB-02-163 regarding reimbursement decisions for new 2003 CPT codes. ASM would be pleased to answer questions and to provide any additional information you may require in consideration of our comments. We stand ready to work with CMS throughout the entire process of establishing appropriate reimbursement for medically necessary testing for Medicare beneficiaries.


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Submission + - Three Mile Island Memories
theodp writes: "Thirty years after the partial nuclear core meltdown at Three Mile Island, Robert Cringely describes the terrible TMI user interface, blaming a confluence of bad design decisions — some made by Congress — for making the accident vastly worse. While computers could be used to monitor the reactor, U.S. law prohibited using computers to directly control nuclear power plants — men would do that. So when the (one) computer noticed a problem, it would set off audible and visual alarms, and send a problem description to a line printer. Simple, except the computer noticed 700 things wrong in the first few minutes of the TMI accident, causing the one audible alarm to ring continuously until it was shut off as useless. The one visual alarm blinked for days, indicating nothing useful. And the print queue was quickly flooded with 700 error reports followed by thousands of updates and corrections, making it almost instantly hours behind. So the operators had to guess at what the problem was. 'Not good,' says Cringely."


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The Calgary Flames' recent surge came too late to help them get into the playoffs, but they'll still shoot for a sixth win in seven games when they visit the free-falling Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
Both the Flames and Predators will miss this year's postseason, but Calgary has been able to play well down the stretch, winning three in a row and five of six.
Nashville, meanwhile, has lost eight straight games and the club picked up its first point of the slide when it lost in overtime to Chicago on Friday.
The Flames will miss the postseason for the fourth straight spring, but the Predators are out of the playoffs for just the second time in nine seasons.
Calgary has outscored the opposition by a 10-4 margin during its three-game win streak and the Flames are coming off Sunday's 4-1 triumph over Minnesota, a team that is locked in a battle for the last playoffs in the Western Conference.
Mike Cammalleri and Mark Cundari posted a goal and assist each, as Calgary downed the playoff-hopeful Wild on the road. Mikael Backlund and Jiri Hudler also lit the lamp for the Flames, while Joey MacDonald stopped 34-of-35 shots for the win.
"Whoever we put in the lineup, they play with pride," Flames head coach Bob Hartley said.
It was the third straight road win for the Flames, who are closing the season on a four-game swing. Calgary, which is just 6-13-2 on the road, will also visit St. Louis and Chicago before completing its schedule.
The Predators hope a few days of rest can help them end their 0-7-1 slide. Nashville had three full days off following Friday's 5-4 loss to the NHL- leading Blackhawks, who won it on Marian Hossa's power-play goal 52 seconds into overtime.
Matt Halischuk had two goals and an assist in the loss and Bobby Butler gave a added a goal and a helper. Pekka Rinne gave up all five goals on 30 shots in the loss.
"Everybody's pushing to try to get a win," said Nashville head coach Barry Trotz. "It's one thing or another. All their goals came off turnovers."
Nashville has been playing lately without injured forwards Mike Fisher (hand), Patric Hornqvist (upper body) and Brandon Yip (lower body). All three players are questionable for Tuesday.
The Preds have won three of four and four of the last six meetings with Calgary and the Flames have dropped three in a row in the Music City.
Nashville, which is 10-9-4 at Bridgestone Arena, is playing its final home test of the season tonight and will close its schedule on a two-game road trip.


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MARENGO – Summer With the Arts will present Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr." from July 11 to 13 at Marengo Community High School, 110 Franks Road. Showtimes are at 7 p.m.
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr." features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love" and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."
Tickets cost $8 and may be bought in advance through the Marengo Park District. For information, call 815-568-5126.
– Northwest Herald


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It's a relatively painless Tuesday Morning this time around for those who play in what are the early morning hours at Blizzard HQ. This time, most US servers will just recieve a quick rolling restart at 5 AM PDT, about half an hour from now, which should result in no more than 15 minutes of downtime. However, there are some servers that will get 2 hours of downtime: Agamaggan, Azshara, Baelgun, Dark Iron, Detheroc, Emerald Dream, Greymane, Kalecgos, Lightninghoof, Maelstrom, Malfurion, Moonrunner, Nazjatar, Sargeras, Staghelm, Twisting Nether, Ursin, and Wildhammer.
Also, here's something that should please a lot of Australian players: Their realms won't get the rolling restarts until 5AM AEST -- which translates to noon PDT. That should translate to lots of time for night owls to finish their raids before the restarts kick them off.
So in that 15 minutes to 2 hours of down time you'll have to go through, or if you're stuck at school or work, here's a few WoW Insider articles from the last week that are worth checking out. First, last week's major news and views:
- The WoTLK Friends and Family Alpha is underway, and we have the leaked patch notes.
- A Vivendi earnings statement gave us the first real official word on WoTLK's expected release date.
- The Hunter Growl and Scare Beast changes from patch 2.4.2 didn't turn out so great after all.
- Raiders rejoice: M'uru got a little easier, and those nasty Archimonde and Eredar Twin bugs got a hotfix.
- Death and Taxes, the premiere US WoW raiding guild, disbanded. That set a few of us to pontificating on the problems of raid guild drama here and here.
- We covered a few more tidbits of WoTLK info, such as Death Knight "reruning."
- Check out sister site BigDownload's interview with Blizzard on that whole eSport thing.
- In Hybrid Theory, Alex soothes your fears about Death Knights taking your jobs.
If these aren't enough for you, there's more after the break.