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The New York State Department and Environmental Conservation announced this week the scheduling of public hearings on a permit renewal application and draft permit on file with DEC for CWM Chemical Services LLC's continued operations in Porter. Now under way, the renewal permit process public comment period continues to Jan. 28, 2013.
DEC reports that two public hearings will take place Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at 5 and 7 p.m. in the Lewiston-Porter High School auditorium. In the event of inclement weather on Jan. 14, DEC set an alternate date of Wednesday, Jan. 16, for the two hearings (5 and 7 p.m.), also at Lew-Port.
The Revised Part 373 Permit Renewal Application covers CWM's continuing operations for its existing Residual Management Unit 1 (RMU-1) landfill at the company's Balmer Road facility. It is not part of CWM's expansion permit application for a new RMU-2 landfill on file with DEC. Mike Mahar, district manager at CWM, described the current renewal process as "procedural," noting that it is filed with DEC every five years to enable the company to continue to operate.
In its announcement, DEC states that "CWM currently owns and operates a commercial facility for the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous and industrial non-hazardous wastes on an approximately 710-acre site in the towns of Lewiston and Porter in Niagara County, N.Y. Wastes accepted at this facility are ultimately either disposed of in an on-site landfill or shipped to another appropriate facility for further processing and disposal. CWM currently operates pursuant to a Part 373 Hazardous Waste Permit. If renewed, this permit will not authorize any expansion to CWM's currently operating hazardous waste landfill (RMU-1) or development of any new landfills."
DEC reported the application is now available for review, both online and in hard copy form.
Electronic copies of CWM's application and other CWM documents are available through CWM's website at http://modelcity.wm.com/. Additional documents that provide further details on the draft permit, including DEC's fact sheet, negative declaration and copy of the draft permit, are available on DEC's website athttp://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/49051.html.
Hard copies of DEC's fact sheet, new draft permit and CWM's application are available for public review at the following locations:
•The Youngstown Free Library, 240 Lockport St., Youngstown.
•Porter Town Hall, 3265 Creek Road.
•DEC's Region 9 office, 270 Michigan Ave., in Buffalo. For further information, contact Bidjan Rostami at 716-851-7220.
•DEC's Division of Environmental Remediation, 625 Broadway, 12th floor, in Albany. For further information contact Matt Mortefolio at 518-402-9814.
DEC said that comments would be taken for the record at the Lew-Port hearings and accepted via mail by writing to David Denk, regional permit administrator, NYSDEC Region 9, 270 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14203-2915. All comments must be submitted no later than Jan. 28, 2013.
Mahar noted that as part of its Part 373 Permit Renewal Application, CWM is doing some minor modifications to RMU-1 to better enable its continued use. A new truck access ramp is being built to the top of the cell. "We made the decision in late summer to provide for an access road before winter, said Mahar. "It's a simple stone road with a guard rail."
Mahar also said CWM increased its financial commitment in its summary of proposed financial assurance to DEC by nearly $30 million, to $100 million in total financial assurances to cover a variety of "post-closure and corrective measures" associated with the anticipated closing of the RMU-1 landfill. Mahar said that RMU-1 has approximately 200,000 tons of air space remaining for landfilling operations. RMU-1 is expected to be filled by mid-2014.
Regarding CWM's separate RMU-2 expansion permit application on file with DEC, Mahar said the company is proceeding with the agency. "We've had some dialogue with DEC on the technical review of the application," said Mahar. "We've had some comments," he said, adding those covered landfill design and described it as "nothing significant."
"Expansion should move forward in 2013," said Mahar, adding he anticipates public hearings on the expansion permit to occur sometime next year.


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TAYLORVILLE — The ex-boyfriend of Kincaid Mayor Douglas A. Thomas is an 18-year-old who alleged that the mayor attempted to hit him with his car.
TAYLORVILLE — The ex-boyfriend of Kincaid Mayor Douglas A. Thomas is an 18-year-old who alleged that the mayor attempted to hit him with his car, Christian County Court documents indicate.
Based on that allegation, an emergency order of protection was granted Feb. 10. Since then, Thomas, 48, has been arrested twice for allegedly violating the terms of the order.
Court documents indicate the ex-boyfriend turned 18 on Dec. 7.
The mayor's latest arrest occurred Thursday after he allegedly again tried to make contact with the teen. Thomas spent the night in jail and was released Friday after posting 10 percent of a $30,000 bond.
Thomas was also the subject of an Oct. 24 no contact order filed by a family member of the ex-boyfriend on behalf of two minors. The ex-boyfriend's name wasn't mentioned on that order.
The no contact order said that Illinois State Police were alerted and had begun an investigation. No information was available from state police Friday on the status of a possible investigation.
The original order of protection was dismissed Nov. 6 after Thomas agreed that he would not approach, contact or converse with the two minors, the documents said.
On March 7, Thomas also requested, and was denied, an order of protection against the former boyfriend. Thomas alleged that the ex called his home phone and work phone multiple times on Feb. 27 and 28.
Thomas could not be reached for comment. A phone number listed for him was disconnected Friday.
Thomas, who has rejected calls from village trustees and other residents that he resign, is also facing drug charges. While being processed at the jail last month after his first arrest for allegedly violating the protection order, police reported finding five different types of drugs on him in an unlabeled prescription bottle.
And he's not the only official facing legal trouble in Kincaid, a community of about 1,500 located 30 miles southeast of Springfield.
Police Chief Richard S. Adams, 45, was arrested by state police last month on one count of official misconduct. He's accused of using his official position to have repairs on his house completed by village employees on village time.
State police said at the time that additional charges are expected.
At its meeting Monday, the village board decided to keep Adams on as chief, with Thomas casting the tie-breaking vote to retain him. Adams is currently on paid administrative leave.
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My name is Eric Paniagua. I attended the Long Island School for the Gifted (LISG) grades 1-9. After 9th grade, I graduated from LISG and attended Massapequa High School (MHS) for grades 10-12. I graduated MHS as Valedictorian of the Class of 2005. My primary interests are research and mathematics. This year I was Captain of the Nassau County All-Star Math Team, and I was recognized as an Individual High Scorer in the New York State Math League. I started doing research in 9th grade in the Yin Lab at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). I used molecular genetics and proteomics techniques to study the role of a PKC in learning and memory in D. melanogaster. In March of 2004 I began working in the Chklovskii Lab (also at CSHL) where I am now studying the structure of the nervous system of C. elegans. My research has won me recognition as an Intel STS Semifinalist, regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium First Place winner, Intel ISEF Third Place winner in Physics, and LISEF First Place and Best in Category for Physics. I am heavily interested in math and in the dynamics and analysis of complex systems with particular interest in network theory. I am interested in computer science and programming. I started programming BASIC when I was 6, and I taught myself C++ at 9. My current active research interests lie in graph theory (Ramsey numbers, aspects of the graph isomorphism problem) and artificial evolution/artificial life (evolving computational systems).


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SPREADING THE WEALTH: New York magazine has supplanted The New Yorker as the favored child of the American Society of Magazine Editors, as reflected by its big wins at this year's National Magazine Awards, held Tuesday night in Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The city weekly took home five Ellies, the elephant-like bronze statues give to the honorees. The New Yorker, which usually comes away with enough Ellies every year to leave editor in chief David Remnick looking like Mark Spitz at the Olympics, was shut out for the first time since 1999, even though it had received nine nominations.
New York won for general excellence in magazines with circulation between 250,000 to 500,000. It also took home Ellies for design, helmed by design director Luke Hayman, who joined design firm Pentagram in December and most recently worked on Time's redesign; for profile writing, for Vanessa Grigoriadis' piece on Karl Lagerfeld, and for magazine section for its shopping service section, The Strategist. Nymag.com won the award for interactive feature.
National Geographic won two awards out of its five nominations, for general excellence for magazines with circulations over two million and for photography. Vanity Fair won two of its four nominations, for public interest, and columns and commentary for three columns by the always colorful Christopher Hitchens.
Esquire took home one award from its seven nominations in the reporting category — for its C.J. Chivers piece "The School" on the 2004 massacre at a grade school in the Russian town of Beslan. Competitor GQ took home an Ellie from its four nominations, for feature writing for Andrew Corsello's piece, "The Other Side of Hate."
Jann Wenner's Rolling Stone won an Ellie for general excellence for magazines between one million and two million circulation. Wired took home general excellence for magazines between 500,000 and one million circulation, beating out Condé Nast Traveler, The Economist, Esquire, Gourmet and GQ. Finally, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists — this year's "What's that?" ASME nominee — won an Ellie for general excellence for magazines under 100,000 circulation (the title last won an ASME in 1987).
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In women's titles, Glamour took home an award for personal service for its guide to breast implants, and O, The Oprah Magazine won its first Ellie for a piece on leisure interests. Departures won an Ellie for a single-topic issue for its special on South America. Among the online awards, Beliefnet.com, an online resource for all things spiritual, beat out Businessweek.com, People.com and ESPN.com and Slate to win the Ellie for general excellence online, but BusinessWeek.com won for interactive service. — Stephanie D. Smith
LONG LIVE THE KING: Last year, Vanity Fair called Rupert Murdoch "King of All Media," and with his unsolicited bid for Dow Jones & Co. Tuesday, he showed no signs of being dethroned. News Corp. revealed its interest in acquiring Dow Jones for $60 per share for all outstanding shares, which equates to approximately $5 billion. In a statement, Dow Jones said its board and trustees of the Bancroft family were evaluating the proposal. However, a Bancroft family representative later said there were enough shares against the proposal to stop the takeover.
Depending on what happens next, the bid could open up the floodgates for other big-money players, namely private equity. And Bloomberg was briefly mentioned as a counter bidder, although the company swiftly squashed such speculation. CNBC's initial report Tuesday sparked a busy day of trading in Dow Jones stock, which traded up 55 percent. But having control over Dow Jones, which includes the Wall Street Journal, could come in handy when Murdoch launches his new business channel later this year — a media outlet he has called more "business friendly" than rival CNBC.
Murdoch is certainly known to like powerful platforms, as evidenced by his willingness to absorb years of losses at the New York Post. The Journal would no doubt bring out his more serious side (don't expect a Page Six of the business world), although the newspaper in recent years has been expanding its softer features and coverage of the fashion world — not to mention chasing down those much-needed ad dollars.
It's unclear whether Murdoch's bid raises antitrust concerns. A Justice Department spokeswoman declined to comment, but added that Murdoch and Dow Jones would be required to go through the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act process if the acquisition were completed. She added that the Justice Department had historically investigated mergers involving news organizations. — Amy Wicks
HEADING NORTH: Less than a year into his gig as vice president and editor in chief of New Ventures at the Washington Post Co.'s Newsweek Interactive, former Newsweek editor Mark Whitaker has jumped ship to NBC News, where he will be senior vice president overseeing both television programming and Web content. "They approached me. I wasn't necessarily looking for a change, but [NBC News president] Steve Capus gave me a call," Whitaker said. "The more we talked, the more excited I got about working with him and his team."
In his months as a digital media executive, Whitaker said, "I learned about how different a medium the Internet is, and that you have to respect it….I've learned that the Web is becoming multimedia, and video is going to become a big part of the Web. The Washington Post Co. and other companies are embracing video, but TV has a big head start."
Whitaker's first digital initiative at the company, the green lifestyle site Sprig, was launched just over a week ago; he said he had asked NBC to delay the announcement of his move for a week to avoid overshadowing the launch. The announcement also came on the day that Whitaker, a former president of the American Society of Magazine Editors, was slated to be a presenter at the National Magazine Awards.
"I'm 49 years old," he said of his NBC appointment, "and I realize this is the last time I'm going to have a chance to start something new like this." — Irin Carmon
THROW A STONE: Sharon Stone certainly made her presence felt at the first Smart Cookie Awards Monday night at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York, which honored 11 mothers who extend their good work beyond their families. Wearing a black vintage dress for the occasion, Stone accepted her award with a flair for the dramatic. One audience member noted Stone's acceptance speech could have doubled as a monologue in a movie. Stone said, "Sometimes I'm a better mother when I'm out there fighting for a good thing in the world because I'm making the world a better place for my children." Other honorees included Mariska Hargitay, Marcia Gay Harden and Leigh Blake, founder and president of Keep a Child Alive, and Maria Otero, president and chief executive officer of ACCION International, an organization that provides small loans to women starting their own businesses. — A.W.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Electric companies are increasingly offering plans that sound like come-ons from mobile phone companies: Free nights, free weekends and pre-paid plans.
"We are seeing a transformation in the way people buy and use electricity in the U.S.," says Steven Murray, president of Direct Energy's residential energy programs.
The more customized plans are made easier by the growing use of digital meters that wirelessly link electric companies and customers, allowing both to track usage in real time. The plans enabled traditional utilities to reduce their costs by encouraging customers to use electricity during off-peak hours, when it is cheaper.
They come with risks, though. Customers can end up paying a lot more for power than they expected. If customers are careful, though, they can save some money.


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Fund managers have become more flexible when it comes to co-investments, but that doesn't mean it's a free for all. Delegates at the recent Opalesque Co-Investing Roundtable discussed how they structure terms to maintain confidentiality and ensure fair and equitable treatment.
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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: A British parliamentary committee has called on the government of UK to introduce regulation to protect investors from the current "Wild West" situation in the crypto-asset market.
The Treasury Committee published a unanimously-agreed report on crypto-assets for i
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: US-based investors were the slowest to adopt sustainable investment, UBS' latest Investor Watch report claims, with just 12% making any form of green investment.
"The US investors surveyed trail all other countries surveyed in adoption of sustainable investing
By: Cydney Posner, Cooley LLP
SEC Chair Jay Clayton issued a statement intended to make clear the importance of the distinction between SEC rules and regulations-which are adopted in accordance with the APA, have the effect of law and are enforceable by the SEC-and staff guidance, such as the CD
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Real estate is under pressure - rising interest rates, a significant imbalance between supply and demand as well as sky-high valuations are keeping some buyers and investors on the sidelines. Developers too, are having a difficult time getting bridge financing f
In the week ending September 14th 2018 a study showed that 75% of European investors prefer to allocate additional capital to new or emerging managers, defined as those with f
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: iM Global Partner has taken a 45% stake in liquid alternative manager Dynamic Beta Investments. Dynamic Beta was previously the liquid alternatives group at Beachhead Capital Management. The acquisition in the latest in several similar transactions done by iM G
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Investment managers have discovered a surprising benefit to co-investments - certain investors can add significant value to transactions. Delegates at the recent Opalesque New York Roundtable say that family offices and investors with niche expertise are helping
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: Bodhi Research Group announced and welcomed Dave Finstad, CFA as Visiting Researcher, the
inaugural member of the BODHI visiting faculty. Based on the university model, BODHI visiting
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In the week ending September 7th 2018 a research by AIMA and prime broker GPP found the emerging hedge fund industry robust and healthy, with the amount at w
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: More than 300 finance, public policy experts, and institutional investors will convene at the inaugural Greenwich Economic Forum in Greenwich, Conn., on November 15-16, 2018 to discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges facing global markets, public and private in
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: It's time for asset managers to think of their firms in terms of technology firms rather than finance firms, according to Mansi Singhal, co-founder and CEO of QPLUM, an artificial intelligence (A.I.) wealth manager based in New Jersey.
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In the week ending August 31st 2018, global hedge fund flows were reported to be positive in July, with investors adding an estimated $5.85bn to funds around the world and b
For New Managers: Dominik Szesny and Manuel Seifert first met each other at Warwick University, when they were studying quantitative finance. After a brief period where they were both working in professional careers
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: A new study of family offices from Shroder Adveq shows that US family offices are investing in private equity, but are missing smaller opportunities as well as opportunities outside of their home market.
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This is a tutorial that provides programmers with a tasty morsel of information straight from the mind of BD. It explains how repititious code can be easily created, with much lower cost of developer resources.
Yes, I'm referring to programs that write programs...
As I sit here this evening a few things have crossed my mind. One of which is a programming problem that is all to frequent and easily fixed. When writing applications we frequently have to write repititious code. For example you are working on an application that takes advantage of beans to store data during a session of the application. A lot of small similar programs are required to fully complete the task at hand for example you may have the following:
and each of the classes (or objects) you have to create is very similar to this. There is an easier way to do this than writing each one of the classes.Code:public class Foo { protected int foo; protected String bar; protected double quux; public foo() { //do some stuff } public void setFoo(int foo) { this.foo = foo; } public int getFoo() { return foo; } ...
Create a code generator.
This makes your life much easier because instead of writing several (extremely) repitiitous programs, you can just write one. It should look something like the following:
then all you have to do is create a main that gets the necessary information (can be from a flat file or a database, db can be much easier because of the metadata held by the system) and calls each of the methods/functions for each object that needs to be created. Then you can go in and hand code any additional methods that are necessary (or create in this program one that does so for you) but include involved logic.Code:public class BeanMaker { protected String filePath = "/path/to/some/directory/"; protected String fileExtension = ".java"; protected String fileName = ""; protected PrintWriter out; public BeanMaker(String fileName) { this.fileName = fileName; try { out = new PrintWriter(new FileWriter(new File(filePath+fileName+fileExtension))); out.println("package foo.bar;"); out.println("import some.packages.*;"); out.println("/**this object generated on "+new Date()+" by BigDick*/"); out.println("public class "+fileName+" {"); } catch (IOException e) { e.printStackTrace(); } } public void generateAccessor(String fieldType, String fieldName) { try { out.println("\tpublic void get"+fieldName+"("+fieldType+" value) {"); out.println("\t\t this."+fieldName+" = value"); out.println("\t}"); } catch (IOException e) { e.printStackTrace(); } } public void generateMutator(String fieldName, String fieldType) { try { out.println("\tpublic "+fieldType+" get"+fieldName+"() {"); out.println("\t\treturn this."+fieldName+";"); out.println("\t}"); } catch (IOException e) { e.printStackTrace(); } } public void closeObject() { try { out.println("}"); out.close(); } catch (IOException e) { e.printStackTrace(); } } }
I said in the topic that this is how to win friends and influence people, I don't know about the friends part, but it certainly can influence a co-worker/boss/professor when your productivity has sky rocketted. As I come up with more advanced methodologies of implementing an idea such as this, I'll keep the tutorial updated and I welcome any questions, comments, etc.
Also of note: the example here is Java, but this can be done with whatever language you need it for or in.
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Ryan Jinks poured in 22 points to help lead his Diamond Wildcats to a 69-58 victory over the visiting Southwest Trojans on Tuesday.
Ryan Jinks poured in 22 points to help lead his Diamond Wildcats to a 69-58 victory over the visiting Southwest Trojans on Tuesday.
Jinks and the rest of the Wildcats' offense got going early as they built an 18-8 lead in the first quarter. The Trojans, however, would respond with 19 points in the second as their offense began to heat up.
The Wildcats, however, scored the ball at a consistent clip all game, and that never allowed the Trojans to threaten much over the final three quarters.
"I'm glad to get past this, they're a district team," Wildcats coach Brandon Rabel said. "Every district win is important. We still have a lot to work on, but I'm pleased with the progress right now. I felt like going into the season the difference for us between being very average and very good was slim."
Trent Hayes followed Jinks' performance with 17 points of his own while Darren Russow added 10, Brodie Bien six and Cort Hardy and Even Moreland two each.
James Pettit rattled in 20 points for the Trojans while Jordan Epling tallied 16, Brad Daniels and Drew Farrar eight and Blake Barnes six.
The Wildcats, 7-2, got to Lockwood at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Diamond also won the junior varsity game, 43-25.


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January 08. 2013 10:16AM
CLAREMONT - A local man is accused of stabbing another man in the chest in a fight Monday night in the Walmart parking lot.
Eric Sanborn, 24, is under arrest, charged with first-degree assault.
Police said they were called about 6 p.m. for a fight involving several people in the parking lot at Walmart. When officers arrived, they discovered one of the men involved in the fight, Peter Ilnicki, 19, of New London, was stabbed and had a large laceration to his chest.
He was taken to Valley Regional Hospital for treatment of the injury described by police as not life-threatening.
Police said a fight broke out in the parking lot after several people got into a disagreement inside the store. The argument continued outside where the stabbing occurred.
What's next: A video arraignment for Sanborn, who is being detained in the Sullivan County jail, is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday in 5th Circuit Court, Claremont District Division.


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NCAA Joins Pro Leagues in Challenging NJ Gambling Law, But Why?Posted by Chris Johnson on August 8th, 2012
Christopher Johnson is an RTC Columnist. He can be reached @ChrisDJohnsonn.
Since 1992, thanks to the Federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, legal sports betting in any form has only existed in four states: Montana, Oregon and Delaware have sports lotteries, while Nevada as everyone knows enjoys an entire sports booking industry. New Jersey, home to one of the nation's most popular casino hot spots in Atlantic City, was granted a one-year time frame between 1993-94 to opt into the exclusive group, but failed to act and thus missed out on the opportunity to become the fifth member state. Governor Chris Christie sought to make up for his state's inaction last January when he spearheaded the passage of a new law that violated the 1992 Act by legalizing gambling in his state. Christie was essentially challenging a federal law with full knowledge that a long and enduring legal battle would be waged to prevent the new state legislation. He acknowledged as much in May at a press conference in Atlantic City, saying, "If someone wants to stop us, then let them try to stop us. Am I expecting there may be legal action taken against us to try to prevent it? Yes. But I have every confidence we're going to be successful."
Christie has met his day of reckoning. On Tuesday the NCAA and four governing bodies of North America's major sports – the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB – filed a lawsuit against New Jersey on the grounds that the state's legislation legalizing sports gambling within its borders represents a direct threat to "the character and integrity" of sporting events and a "clear and flagrant" violation of federal law. This development comes as no surprise to Christie. He knew full well upon signing the state law of the inevitable flurry of lawsuits that would ensue, and so the governor reiterated his stance after catching word of the organizations' actions. "I don't believe that the federal government has the right to decide that only certain states can have sports gambling. On what basis?" he said.


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Looking for info on getting QEMU running on Mac and targeting ARM running Debian. I saw an entry on the QEMU forums where awilcox had done this, but the post has been removed. Thanks -- Kramer
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Hi, i m not able build gdbm module in openembedded build system. While building i m getting below getting errors..
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The funny thing about fantasy football is what goes around comes around. Michael Vick, Antonio Gates and Reggie Bush are all great fantasy players who are bouncing back in a big way. All three are benefiting from either a new coach or new home.
Michael Vick, Philadelphia QB
After the first two weeks, Vick is your fantasy MVP. He's on fire, averaging over 300 yards in the air, four touchdowns, two rushing scores and 77 yards rushing. Vick has been a huge beneficiary from Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense. Expect Vick to keep rolling. His upcoming schedule is tough: Kansas City, Denver, N.Y. Giants and Denver over the next four weeks. However, Vick is in the NFC East where most of the defenses are awful. If he can stay healthy, he will continue to put up big fantasy numbers.
Antonio Gates, San Diego TE
The Philip Rivers/Antonio Gates football marriage has been dysfunctional the past couple of years. Whether it was Gates being hurt or Rivers under- or overthrowing his big tight end, these two have not been on the same page. But this year it's better than ever. I believe new coach Mike McCoy has helped these two become reacquainted. Gates is catching everything thrown his way, with 10 catches for 173 yards in two games. Another reason for optimism if you have Gates on your team, he has been targeted 14 times in two weeks. The fantasy future for Gates is bright, as the Charges face Tennessee, Dallas, Oakland and Indianapolis in the upcoming weeks.
Reggie Bush, Detroit RB
It is painfully obvious Detroit needs another offensive weapon besides Calvin Johnson. It looks like Bush is the answer. After two weeks he's starting to resemble Matt Forte or even Ray Rice. Bush is averaging a shade under 60 yards on the ground and more than 70 yards receiving. He did tweak his knee against Arizona but should be ready to play this week. Bush is great fantasy find, as quarterback Matthew Stafford now seems to use him as a go-to guy.
RedEye special contributor Dan Richman hosted a fantasy football show on 670-AM for years under the moniker "Super Fan Dan." @danrichmanffl
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Suburban musicians among Grammy nominees
Their names might sound familiar, either because you're a die-hard music fan or because they grew up in your neighborhood. And you might just hear those names called Sunday night, during the Grammy Awards ceremony on CBS.
A handful of suburban natives are nominated for Grammys, the music industry's most prestigious honor.
The 55th Grammy AwardsWhen: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb 10
Airing on: CBS
Hosted by: LL Cool J
Grammy nominees (or past winners) scheduled to perform: Justin Timberlake; Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert; The Black Keys; fun.; the Lumineers; Mumford & Sons; Rihanna; Taylor Swift; Carrie Underwood; Jack White; Elton John and Ed Sheeran (performing together for the first time)
In one category, two suburban men who are friends -- and play in the same band -- are competing against each other.
Songwriters Matthew West of Downers Grove and Jeff Pardo of Arlington Heights are each nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song -- West for "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" (which he co-wrote with Casting Crowns' Mark Hall) and Pardo for "When Mercy Found Me," which he co-wrote with Rhett Walker of the Rhett Walker Band.
While West's been nominated for Grammys before, this is the first nomination for the humble, 31-year-old Pardo, the keyboardist and musical director of West's band.
"Matthew and I haven't talked about it, but probably because neither of us really think we're going to win," he joked. "It's a cliché to say 'It's an honor to be nominated,' and people say you only say that when you know you're going to lose, but it's true. It is an honor."
Neither West nor Pardo can attend the Grammys; they're currently on tour with the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2013 (which comes to the Sears Centre Feb. 23) and will be performing in Atlanta Sunday night.
"If you have to be somewhere other than the Grammys, I guess being onstage, performing, is a good place to be," West said. "We'll be celebrating in Atlanta."
Here are some of the suburban natives "nommed" (as they say in L.A.) for a Grammy Award:
Matthew West, of Downers Grove
The singer-songwriter is nominated for two Grammys. Besides the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song mentioned above, the Downers Grove North High School jock-turned-musician is also up for Best Contemporary Christian Album for "Into the Light."
The album is a compilation of songs about real-life stories of how God is working in people's lives. The title track is based on the uplifting story of a Northwest suburban mom and her escape from an abusive marriage.
Jeff Pardo, of Arlington Heights
The Buffalo Grove High School alum wrote the song "When Mercy Found Me" with Rhett Walker, earning him a Best Contemporary Christian Music Song nomination. The song is on the Rhett Walker Band's debut album "Come to the River."
Pardo, a songwriter for EMI Christian Music Group who now lives in Nashville, Tenn., has written songs for Mandisa (the "American Idol" finalist), Francesca Battistelli and Josh Wilson.
It's been clear to Pardo since he was a kid that his future was in music.
"By the time I was in fourth or fifth grade, I was writing songs. It was always kind of a dream of mine, and things lined up in the right way," Pardo said. "Christian music always kinda felt like home."
Kaskade (aka Ryan Raddon), of Northbrook
He just wrapped up a huge, nationwide "Freaks of Nature" tour (which included a show at Lollapalooza in Chicago), and now Kaskade's album, "Fire & Ice," earned the beloved DJ a nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album. On it are guest artists including Skylar Grey, Skrillex and Neon Trees.
To truly experience the music of the Glenbrook North High School alumnus, it's best to see his show live. Kaskade performs in front of huge LED screens that sync images with the music while strobe lights beam across the crowd. His music regularly ranks on the Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay charts.
Jory Vinikour, of Mount Prospect
The 49-year-old world-renowned harpsichordist is up for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for "The Complete Harpsichord Works of Rameau." In a recent Daily Herald interview, Vinikour shared his praise for Rameau -- an 18th-century Baroque composer he considers one of the greatest.
Vinikour's musical talent was discovered early, while he was a student at Forest View High School. He moved to Paris in 1990, after receiving a Fulbright Foundation Scholarship, and now performs around the world with the top orchestras and musicians.
Deborah Voigt, of Wheeling
Popular on television, stage and CDs, the internationally acclaimed opera soprano is part of the cast nominated for Best Opera Recording of "Wagner: Der Ring Des Nibelungen."
Voigt -- who describes herself on Twitter as a "dramatic soprano and down-to-earth diva" -- is best known for her leading roles in Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss operas. Voigt is hosting (and performing in) the PBS series "Great Performances from the Met," as well as the Metropolitan Opera's "The Met: Live in HD" series. She is also writing a memoir, due out later this year.
Kathy Griffin, of Oak Park
The mouthy redhead, Bravo talk show host and Oak Park native is nominated for Best Comedy Album for "Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class." She's been nominated in this category twice before, but did not win, and regularly talks about how badly she wants a Grammy. (This year she's up against Jimmy Fallon, Margaret Cho, Lewis Black and Jim Gaffigan.)
The Oak Park-River Forest High School graduate got her big break on the 1996 TV sitcom "Suddenly Susan." Soon after, she returned to stand-up comedy where she cracked up audiences by gossiping and skewering celebrities.
Griffin's experiences trying to get back in showbiz were the subject of the Emmy Award-winning, 2005 Bravo show "My Life on the D-List," which was such a hit that it promptly moved her up to the A-list. It also made a celebrity out of her mom, Maggie Griffin, now 92, who currently appears on the "Kathy" show every Thursday night on Bravo.


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|Celiac friendly
Everything you can eat is noted on the menu!!
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38 Commercial Rd, Leominster, MA 01453
Terrible!! DON'T GO!! Not celiac friendly! Moldy gf english... yes, MOLDY! No idea what celiac is ... no understanding of cross contamination!
3397 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Gluten free options are clearly marked on the menu. Staff seemed very knowledgeable of GF food and Celiac disease. I've eaten here many times for several years and have never gotten sick. The gluten free biscuits are delish!
2020 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53545
Good food. Fantastic service. Beware, the fryer isn't dedicated so fries and tortilla chips aren't really gf although marked as such. BUT after talking, the server said she was going to insist that an unused fryer become a dedicated gf fryer and went back and talked to the kitchen manager immediately. We'll see the next time I eat there.
|Celiac friendly
839 N Watson Rd, Arlington, TX 76011
The Mediterranean chicken and the little crunchy shoestring potatoes on the salad both tested GF on the Nima sensor. The GF designations are right on the menu, but you should still specify to the waitstaff because they always seem moderately confused.
261 N Plainfield Rd, West Lebanon, NH 03784
The staff was very friendly. Many items on the menu are marked GF. However, BEWARE they DO NOT have a dedicated fryer yet mark fried items such as french fries as GF.
3397 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Not gluten free. The manager didnt even know about prep conditions. I didnt risk getting sick. Do not go if you are celiac.
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28915 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92590
I ordered an omelette and hash browns hoping maybe those would be gluten free but there has to be major cross-contamination going on here because I had a reaction to gluten. It could've just been an unfortunate mistake but I wouldn't go back.
|Celiac friendly
8695 Jack Carnes Way N, French Lick, IN 47432
Independently owned/operated franchise with MANY *GF* options very clearly identified on the menu. Three separate flattop grills; will do "allergy prep" if requested. Sadly, the butter spread is served in condiment cups, not individual packets, so it's not guaranteed GF.
258 Retail Circle, Morgantown, WV 26508
Gluten free English muffin ❤ service was just ok
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3025 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
I haven't been to Denny's since before I was gluten free and I was pleasantly surprised. The breakfast menu has a large selection of gluten free options including hash browns and English muffin. Our waitress communicated my needs to the kitchen. My English muffin came grilled with butter on the side. I'm only giving 4 stars because the lunch/dinner menu looks much more limited, but this is a good choice for breakfast.
1253 S Park Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143
Be careful eating at Denny's. I ate successfully there on 3 occasions. However, today was not a good experience. I always state to waitress the necessity of eating GF and to please inform the kitchen staff. Halfway through my hash browns there was a quarter size pancake fried within. I talked to Manager and she said they try to be careful and brush down the grill between orders. Denny's will no longer be an option for me. I'm reviewing the chain, not this specific location.
|Celiac friendly
140 L R Campbell Rd, Italy, TX 76651
New location, great food. Good selection of GF including English Muffins and Ice Cream shakes and sundaes!
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3500 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, FL 32780
English muffin, eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns. Great breakfast and great service. We went the morning of a rocket launch and even with a very short staff, they did the best anyone could possibly do.
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6591 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206
Denny's has many foods labeled as gluten free in their menu, such as the nachos and fries, but they are prepared in a way that makes them absolutely volatile for anyone with celiac, and I have become extremely ill many times after eating there. I in no way recommend Denny's as I have been lied to on multiple occasion about prep, in addition we have been served food that is definitely not gluten free (an English muffin) instead or the gluten free alternative.
41196 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Denny's is our go-to place for gf while traveling. It is not a gf facility so if you are really sensitive to contamination it might not work for you. Gf options are clearly marked on the menu, and the food is simply good.
810 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
The staff wasn't knowledgeable about gluten free and I would not recommend any Denny's if one has Celiac disease My salad was ordered gf but came w croutons on it. In addition our grandson ordered the Italian Sampler & the meatball he tried to eat tasted weird which ruined the rest of his meal. I tried their nachos and they did not sit well
|Celiac friendly
444 Quaker Ln #5, Warwick, RI 02886
Friendly staff. The Gluten Free food items are clearly marked on the menu.
|Celiac friendly
2039 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
Yay for Denny's ~ They offer a gluten free English muffin! I always get the ultimate omelet or Philly cheesesteak omelet and a fruit bowl with the English muffin! A great late night or anytime meal option!
2931 US-77, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
I was able to enjoy fresh vegetables, eggs, bacon, hash browns and a gluten free muffin. No reactions whatsoever. It was a stress free lovely meal.
780 WI-54, Black River Falls, WI 54615
The menu says that there is GF items but the waitress was unsure and said they couldn't guarantee anything was GF. They weren't aware of ingredients. Not celiac friendly
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28915 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92590
Eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and gluten free english muffins are all safe.
6104 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
Lots of GF options marked on the menu, but kitchen environment is not strictly gluten free.
3300 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401
The staff listens very well and makes sure it's done the way you ask.
|Celiac friendly
2801 U.S. 287, Corsicana, TX 75110
Love their gluten-free English muffin! Food was good.
|Not celiac friendly
5445 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
Ordered a skillet meal that was labeled GF. I asked the waitress if it was indeed GF and she said yes. Immediately after eating I knew it either wasn't or there was cross contamination because my celiacs started to act up.
Had the gf English muffin it was good
1597 S Main St, Nephi, UT 84648
GF options on menu. I was told they have established gf procedures in kitchen with dedicated toaster and dedicated prep space. I was impressed with their cross contamination prevention knowledge.
1202 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Has gluten free items designated on the menu
2691 Navajo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
Gluten free items are designated on the menu
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41196 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Love the people. The food was great. No matter where it is located I know I am safe. They always take extra care in prepping my food
1253 S Park Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143
We always get great service! A wide variety of gluten free options, and if you let them know you are ordering gluten free out of necessity they take special care when preparing your meal!
17455 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Schertz, TX 78154
There are many new items on the menu that are listed as GF. The gf English muffins for breakfast were delicious. The staff seemed fairly knowledgeable.
|Celiac friendly
8424 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Spoke with the manager and discussed safe options. Was able to order a perfect meal with friendly service and did not react.
16751 E 32nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
Menu clearly identifies all GF items including sides and how to modify to be GF.
3397 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Enough gf options and pleasantly surprised by the english muffin (which is actually a sort of burger bun made of brioche-like dough). The muffin is grilled, not sure what precausions the take to avoid cc). Good lunch, no reactions.
7341 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89128
several items on the menu are marked gluten free they do not have a designated prep area the staff is not educated they do not understand celiac
3165 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Denny's has several marked items on their menu GF. The chain is not high art but we've had good experiences there.
425 NE Hassalo St, Portland, OR 97232
Menu clearly marked. Prices reasonable. Servings generous. Senior menu with GF selections. Friendly staff. GF deserts. Long hours. Any meal any time of day you want it. What more could you want?
3600 GA-77, Greensboro, GA 30642
Food was mediocre at best and they did not carry the usual Denny's muffins. Cleanliness of restaurant needed improvement but only 1 server for the location made it difficult to keep up with so it's understandable. Based on intuition and past experiences with good Denny's, I would not recommend for celiacs.
|Not celiac friendly
140 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071
Tested the grilled chicken with my Nima Sensor on 2 different dates and it found gluten both times, even after politely but clearly explaining celiac and suggesting no seasoning and using aluminum foil on grill.
|Celiac friendly
839 N Watson Rd, Arlington, TX 76011
They had a lot of GF options and, I would recommend the GF English Muffin.
800 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
All the gf options are marked on the menu (also online). I had the Grand Slam with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and an English muffin - all gluten-free!
3397 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
There is basic fare, but pretty good honestly. My server, Caroline, made me feel taken care of, so good experience.
302 W. Fm 544, Murphy, TX 75094
I haven't had any cross contamination issues so far however the service has never been good and the food has been inconsistent.
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5535 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Don't bother. They can't even handle non-GF food. First off, I got violently glutened here last year. They had to redo my order three times, and still got me sick. So when my friends decided to go today, I came along and just didn't get any food. Every order had a mistake (including my tea - how do you mess up tea?), the food took over an hour to arrive (the restaurant wasn't even half full), the silverware and dishes were dirty, and when we spoke with the manager, she was extremely condescending. Seriously. Don't bother.
|Celiac friendly
7433 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
it's Denny's so most know what to expect, but alot of food options for breakfast and lunch. T-bone Steak is only dinner option.
|Celiac friendly
3126 S Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75602
The actual menu lists everything gluten-free! The GF English muffin is delicious! In fact, I requested them to use it as a bun for a burger. The absolute best burger since I've had to become gluten free!!! The Philly Cheese Steak Omelette is wonderful too! Oh, then top it off with a sundae. It's like getting to eat at a real restaurant again!
|Not celiac friendly
9880 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Be very careful of this Denny's I ordered gluten free breakfast items and was assured it was all gluten free.. I advise them I was a coeliac, and the wait staff all said they didn't know what that was. I watch as my GF skillet was made as seen the cook remove oil fryer to cook my skillet. I was assured it was only French fries that were cooked in the oil. Unfortunately I shouldn't have eaten it.. I was sick within 20 mins symptoms last for 3 days. Huge cross contamination of gluten. Coeliacs avoid this place!
|Celiac friendly
3040 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460
Denny's has a gluten free menu. I never got sick here as long as I used gluten free menu. I only gave it 3 stars because at times service can be very slow.
|Celiac friendly
1253 S Park Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143
Found this place online. great quality, at least at this location. The menu has so many gf options it's like Celiac heaven. They even have delicious gf English muffins that are honestly really great. Highly recommend it.
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OAKLAND -- A Sacramento woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for running a Bay Area sex ring that saw her and her husband use fear, drugs and money to control teenage prostitutes, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
Helen Jean Singh, 22, and Mike Singh, both of Sacramento enticed the four teens into prostitution by promising a "family-like" environment but eventually the girls were frightened or manipulated into continuing to sell themselves, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag said.
Singh pleaded guilty to sex trafficking conspiracy earlier this year and U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton handed down the sentence Wednesday, Haag added.
Police arrested the Singhs at a South San Francisco hotel in August 2011 after getting a tip about a possible teenage runaway. Police searched room No. 775, where they found $220 in cash stuffed into a cigarette pack, several used condoms in a trash can, "an usually large amount of lingerie," and an overwhelming scent of perfume.
Investigation later showed the girls were promised a 50 percent share of the $100 an hour fee the Singhs charged customers for encounters with the young women. The girls were also promised food, shelter and a supply of drugs, including methamphetamine. However, as time went on, the teens received none of the money, were beaten and were forced to continue to have sex with clients, prosecutors said.
The couple allegedly used internet postings and cell phones to set up encounters with customers in hotels around the Bay Area.
Mike Singh pleaded guilty to sex trafficking in January and in April was sentenced to nine years behind bars, Haag said.
Contact Joshua Melvin at 650-348-4335. Follow him at Twitter.com/melvinreport. ___
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USC linebacker target Manny Bowen (6-3 206) of Barnegat, NJ was at USC last weekend for his first upclose look at the Gamecock program. Bowen, who has 32 offers, was impressed with what he saw.
"I enjoyed my visit. I had a good time meeting all of the coaches, seeing the facilities and everything and watching the coaches instruct the players. I spent time with coach Mangus and talked with coach Spurrier. We sat in his office and he told me where I stood with them. Seems like he's a wise, intelligent guy. How he changes the game for his team really impresses me. We took our time and made sure I saw everything."
Bowen also has visited Penn State and Rutgers and is going back to Penn State this weekend for a cook-out. Obviously Bowen has schools close to home he could choose but he said distance from home, near or far, won't be a factor.
"That's what I realized when I was at South Carolina I felt good there. The coaches made it feel like it's a good place to be and I was home. I liked it and probably get down there soon again and see the campus and get that feeling of staying there."
Bowen said he talked with several current Gamecocks from his area of the Northeast including receiver Damiere Byrd. "They were telling me there's not that much of a big change," Bowen said.
Bowen said some of his top schools right now are USC, Penn State, Michigan State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rutgers and Virginia Tech. He also mentioned Clemson and has talked with the Tigers' Brent Venables but added that he's not getting much contact from them.
Bowen said he's in no rush on a decision but would like to make one before his season. Last season he had 68 tackles with 4 interceptions. He also plays wide receiver.


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Daily Star
Ashley Cole will give evidence to the FA concerning the John Terry race row.
Swansea City defender Jazz Richards has signed an 18-month contract extension.
Anzhi Makchachkala striker Samuel Eto'o has revealed he's received several messages from players who want to join the free-spending Russian outfit.
Daily Express
England captain John Terry will be available for his country for their friendly double-header against Spain and Sweden despite the ongoing inquiry into alleged racism.
Manchester City owner Sheik Mansour has given his backing to manager Roberto Mancini, stating he'll pay the Italian's legal fees if he's sued by Carlos Tevez.
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has declared himself fit for his side's crunch game with Chelsea this weekend.
Daily Mail
Three Queens Park Rangers players are preparing to give evidence against John Terry in the FA's race row inquiry.
Stoke City look set to add to their attack in the shape of Michael Uchedbo.
Manchester City are targeting Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan.
The Sun
Ashley Cole will tell the FA's racism injury that he did not hear John Terry make a racist comment towards Anton Ferdinand.
Manchester City are ready to sue Carlos Tevez for £10 million.
Martin O'Neill has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant manager's position at Leicester City.
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J. J. Abrams has a new project in his pocket and get this; it sounds weird! Who'd have guessed, right? This time around, he's tapping into the old make out game 7 Minutes in Heaven as two teens go into a closet to make out for five minutes, only to find all of their friends dead when they emerge.
If you're a horror blu-ray collector, you'll finally have a highly sought after title in your collection on August 31st. Details have emerged on "The Evil Dead" blu-ray release including two all new 1080p transfers and full 5.1 surround.
Need some vampire fiction in your life? Put down those sappy glitter novels, there's another author in town with some bona-fide street cred; Adrienne Barbeau has a fang story to tell you in "Love Bites", the sequel to her successful novel "Hollywood Vampyre".
Unless you've spent the last month in a cave, you're well aware that "Piranha 3D" is ready to infest theaters this week. In order to kick up their marketing once again, the cast of the movie has released a a new video to plead their case to the Academy on why the film should be nominated for an Oscar.
Do you remember that 80's nugget "Motel Hell"? You know, the one with the beef jerky? We'll never see a remake of that flick and that's okay. IDW Publishing is releasing a comic book version of the story to fill the void! Note: If you felt a void by the idea of no more "Motel Hell", you may want to see a doctor.
When the repo men showed up to tow away an Australian father's RV, they found themselves a big surprise. Two years ago, the father shot his 21 year old daughter seven times before hog tying her and stuffing her into the freezer of his RV. He had hoped she could be resurrected eventually and planned to keep her frozen for at least seven years.
1227 - Genghis Khan dies in his sleep, after a fall from his horse. His old age and drinking probably contributed to his death, which the Mongols manage to keep secret for some time. I assume this was the inspiration for "Weekend at Bernie's".


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An investigation by the office of State Attorney Glenn Hess into extortion charges against a local political action committee and its president remains �under review� said David Angier, public information officer for Hess�s office.
An investigation by the office of State Attorney Glenn Hess into extortion charges against a local political action committee and its president remains �under review� said David Angier, public information officer for Hess�s office.
�It is still considered an open investigation,� Angier wrote in an email and therefore the file is not available to the public.
This newspaper has asserted that as the original file was closed Oct. 16, that file should be public record. A formal public record request for the file was turned down, Angier wrote, due to the �ongoing review.�
Hess closed the investigation by letter to Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigator Matthew Herring on Oct. 16. In his letter, Hess wrote that people would disagree as to whether the alleged charges of extortion were anything more than dirty politics not rising to the level of criminality.
�A prosecutor�s responsibility is to charge crimes when the facts can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,� Hess wrote. �In this instance the question is whether there was a crime or just dirty politics. Reasonable people could well differ.�
However, the case was reported by Angier to be reopened after an Oct. 25 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners during which a private citizen and former Commission chair Bill Williams each acknowledged the investigation.
The citizen stated she had met with investigators on three to four occasions and Williams said that he had �worn a wire� as part of an investigation into whether actions by Citizens for Improving Gulf County, a local PAC founded earlier this year, amounted to an attempt to �blackmail� � as it was expressed at least five times by Williams during the Oct. 25 BOCC meeting � County Commissioner Warren Yeager out of the District 5 race.
Yeager was re-elected.
Angier communicated after the Oct. 25 BOCC meeting that the State Attorney�s Office had reopened the case based on �new information.�
In addition to Williams and the private citizen, the only person known to have spoken with investigators is St. Joe Beach resident Tom Graney. His is the only name that appears in the letter from Hess.
Graney said he believes that he is the source of any conversation recorded by Williams.
Graney, who said he considered Williams a friend and was a close political supporter of Williams since he first ran for the District 3 BOCC seat in 2004, said he had spoken at length with Williams about the local political landscape as Williams was trying to decide to seek re-election.
�I just wanted to tell him what was out there,� Graney said.
Graney said he related some of the information he knew to be in the public forum and acknowledged to Williams that the PAC was opposing the re-election of all BOCC incumbents.
Later Herring and another investigator, neither would provide business cards after Graney asked for them, arrived at Graney�s home and Graney said he was happy to speak to them and had nothing to hide.
He said it quickly become clear as the investigators asked questions that the foundation for their questions came from his conversation with Williams.
Graney labeled the entire exercise �silliness.�
�If I had any idea what they were talking about I would have told them to buzz off,� Graney said. �I got myself bush-whacked by Williams. This thing was a comedy routine. It was Keystone Kops. This is silliness.�
From the time word of the investigation became public, Graney has said he would like to know what probable cause was provided to fuel the investigation and whether Williams was authorized to record their conversation and based on what probable cause.


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One of his would-be creations follows the exploits of his good friend, Ted, into — well, let's just call it a realm where few men tread. The show features "[g]lorious set designs, dazzling choreography and a brilliant score [that] will send audiences into the streets in a frenzy of exhilaration," he said.
The glam factor is a natural progression of Zeiger's life's work. He authored a slew of song-and-dance entries during his career, and he's been writing music since he was 15.
But until his latest work, titled "Nice Legs! A Pairing of Wine and Words," he'd never written an anthology, much less an anthology whose crazy stories have their genesis in the wiles and ways of the vaunted grape. Truth be told, wine-food pairing traditions have blurred markedly in the last decade or so ("I always, always would drink red wine with seafood!" Zeiger told The Beacon at a Feb. 15 book signing in Point Loma); it follows that words deserve a place at the table too, as ideal a companion as the mahi mahi strips and tenderloin that wine normally accompanies.
"I was talking with two people at a wine bar in Little Italy," explained the Cleveland native. "They love urban living, they really like wine tastings and they like talking about wine. They said that 'Some people prefer the Gaslamp [Quarter] because they like to get drunk down there. We don't. We enjoy wine for what it does as a social [tool].' Wine is literary because it stimulates discussion. That's probably why I wanted to pair wine and words."
The self-published book was released last year.
Zeiger and co-author Jack Beddows — a suburban Boston native, yoga instructor and fellow teacher and musician — compiled "Nice Legs!" as a competition of sorts. Monthly meetings at local wine bars eventually became a festival of creative storytelling, wherein the two conjured such motley characters as The Snot-Nosed Know-It-All, George the Duck, an evil monkey in lederhosen and a talking appendix.
Each of the 15 chapters, which contain stories by both authors, is prefaced by a short explanation on the articles' wines of choice. A Migration Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, with its reportedly brilliant finish, complements pieces about the authors' college escapades. Zeiger thought the 2005 Basket Case Syrah fit the bill amid a tale of unrequited love, into which Dianne Feinstein prominently figures.
Gwyneth Paltrow ruined Beddows' teaching career, and Zeiger wants his $55 back (Geyser Peak's Uncensored Red Blend, and lots of it). Beddows beat a famous martial artist at his own game (Temecula's Numero Uno Sangria). Ouch! The Transmogrification Musica; is Zeiger's aforementioned and critic-proof effort, set to run longer than "Cats" (a regional Cabernet Sauvignon called — what else? — The Show).
If Zeiger's name sounds familiar, it should. Zeiger has a theater named after him. He taught English, stagecraft and film at Point Loma High School for
33 years, co-writing and producing one student musical for every year of his tenure. More than 60,000 attended performances by his Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance company, in which he estimates 3,000 students participated. His retirement in 2007 led to the culmination of a second career, featuring a CD entitled "Meetchu in Machu Picchu" released in 2009. It's a compilation of songs never used in his musicals. He also allegedly gave megastar Adam Lambert his first big break.
But no Renaissance man is complete without a working knowledge of the wine that fuels his purpose and speaks to his soul. The discussion keeps coming back to The Show, the lusty Cab that he and Beddows once embraced in their impromptu ruminations on life as a musical. Beddows' ideal script is a stream-of-consciousness piece on outdoor insecticides, including an analogy between the eradication of gypsy moths and the liberation of Europe during World War II.
Zeiger's still thinking about Ouch!, the would-be megahit that teasingly exposes Ted for what he is and the woman who loves him in spite of it all. The Show must indeed have nice legs (the filmy streaks down the glass that indicate the beverage's quality), yielding an entire two-act outline and a world of surprises as big as the wine culture itself.
This book is full of that kind of stuff, a freewheeling nod to the power of language and the iconic beverage that colors it.
"Nice Legs!" is available on amazon.com. For information on future signings, visit lzeiger.wordpress.com.


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Lawmakers OK expansion of alcohol sales at movies
Lawmakers OK expansion of alcohol sales at movies
BATON ROUGE, La. —
A proposal to expand the number of movie theaters in Louisiana that could serve alcohol has squeaked to final passage, with a narrow vote of the state House.
Lawmakers voted 53-44 for the idea, giving it the minimum support needed for final passage. The bill by New Orleans Sen. J.P. Morrell moves to the governor for consideration.
A handful of theaters already have special exemptions to serve alcohol. The bill allows any theater to seek a liquor permit from the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, if they sell the drinks in a separate area from general concessions.
Opponents said they worried about unruly, drunken theater-goers and the possibility of kids sneaking a drink.


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Formed in Sleepy Hollow, New York in the late 90's, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is one of the best known and loved bands in their home state, singled out as Hudson Valley Magazine's "Band of the Year" for the past 3 years. On stage they create an enchanting atmosphere, using traditional folk instruments, tasty electric guitar and the distinctive singing and songwriting of Joziah Longo. Citing influences as diverse as Hank Williams, Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band and early Pink Floyd, Longo describes the band's music as "punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd", a mental rollercoaster of whimsical, thought-provoking songs. The Circus' live shows are where the real magic comes down, earning them critical acclaim as well as a fiercly loyal following. Their last studio release, "Flapjacks From The Sky" has been hailed as a masterpiece by many and continues to make a buzz internationally as a great americana work of art. Their latest cd, "The Great Unravel" was released in August, 2008. They also played our XPoNential Music Festival 2009.
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Recent Release: The Great Unravel
Release Date: August 2008
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An ambitious bill to tighten regulations and oversight on financial markets passed the House Agriculture Committee Feb. 12. Prior to the bipartisan voice-vote that passed the bill, Chairman Collin Peterson said the legislation was sure to "upset" many on Wall Street, something that seemed to cause him little worry.
For months Peterson warned that a turf battle over financial market regulation was brewing. While there still may be some jostling with several congressional committees — including the House Financial Services Committee — on the best method of market oversight, Peterson's committee threw its backing to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Under the proposed rules, the CFTC would have expanded authority including criminal prosecution power over those that violate antifraud rules. The new bill also removes the Federal Reserve from regulating the derivatives markets.
The committee's elbowing aside of the Federal Reserve shouldn't surprise anyone who has followed the hearings. "I share the concerns of those who think the Fed controls too much already," said Peterson during a Jan. 28 hearing. "They're an unelected body that sets monetary policy. … Now, they're printing money for the bailout. I'm not surprised that the large banks are clamoring for the Fed to regulate revenue activity given their cozy relationship with Fed members. Plus, they probably think it's a good idea to have a regulator with resources to bail them out if things go wrong."
Peterson also expressed strong opposition to the Securities and Exchange Commission having "primary authority over (derivative) contracts. The SEC uses a rules-based system that's behind the curve of today's modern, complex financial products. In my opinion, that's just not workable. They aren't just trying to solve yesterday's — or last week's — problems, they're still trying to solve last decade's. As a result, they've done a poor job.
"How much confidence do we have in an agency that repeatedly ignored calls — even within the agency — to examine the investment advisory business of Bernard Madoff, which turned out to be the biggest Ponzi scheme in history?"
Agriculture impact
At the same hearing, Tom Buis, president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), testified the extent market issues had impacted producers became apparent when "we began receiving numerous phone calls. Wheat prices hit record levels. Corn prices were in the record category, as well. Farmers were calling to say they couldn't market their grain the way they normally have — by and large, by pricing grain after harvest for delivery. When precluded, they were told the reason is that many local elevators and co-ops were running up against credit limits. Commodity prices were going up the limit day after day and (elevators had) to meet the margin calls. Their only alternative was to quit offering futures contracts after harvest."
Buis claimed the CFTC largely ignored warnings. When the NFU contacted the CFTC and urged them to take a look, a hearing was scheduled. At the hearing "they went through all the data and concluded, before the hearing was even over, that nothing out of the ordinary was happening."
Well, something out of the ordinary was happening, insisted Buis. "We were a little frustrated with the reactions. As the year went on, we began to find out more and more that what was really causing higher food prices and input costs was the excessive speculation in the commodity markets, whether you look at oil, grains, any of the inputs. … As a result, farmers and ranchers didn't get the high prices and had to wait for prices to come down at harvest in order to sell wheat and other commodities."
Buis also pointed out "something I don't think anyone can explain: the cotton market virtually doubling overnight. Our impression is we have a lot of cotton in storage and it's difficult to move. As a result, it was definitely a speculative market that lasted a very short time. I've yet to meet a cotton farmer that got the 90-cent prices for their cotton."
Growers were "impacted tremendously," said Buis. And the market turmoil and uncertainty "caused a divisive attitude amongst agriculture producers because livestock producers were told corn and feed prices were going to go even higher. They had to lock in prices. I just got back from California and many of the producers there had to lock in feed prices because they believed all the speculative reports."
Despite doing the "prudent" thing by locking in future feed uses, the California dairy industry is in as bad a "financial shape as I've seen. Ethanol companies did the same thing."
Buis encouraged the committee to pass legislation establishing speculative limits for all commodities.
CDS, naked and otherwise
During committee hearings, credit default swaps (CDS) repeatedly surfaced as a prime reason for the current economic turmoil. The swaps — nearly $60 trillion by some estimates — allow market players to make money by predicting a company will default on a loan obligation. Critics of the secretive swaps say they are ripe for improper manipulation and have pushed for the transactions to go through a clearinghouse.
Even so, during testimony, many financial institution representatives pushed against regulating the CDS too much.
"A number of you mentioned the provision on the ban of naked credit default swaps (the holder of a naked swap does not own the underlying bond)," said Peterson. "Some don't like the idea. … One of the ideas is we'd only have the provision apply when the SEC bans the short-selling of stock. If that were the provision, would that change the (naysayers') position?"
"I'd continue to argue the ban would dry up liquidity at a time when we don't need that," responded John Damgard, president of the Futures Industry Association. "I'm sure the SEC has looked long and hard at their decision. They reversed themselves because the options industry came in and said, 'this is the only way we can operate is if we can sell short.'"
Does that create a situation where people could move against a company if the SEC does have a short-selling ban?
"First of all, you must look at equities and credit as sort of opposite roles," said Michael Gooch, chairman and CEO of GFI Group, Inc. "So, if you ban the short-selling of equities, you'd ban the buying of the credit derivatives. You buy the credit derivatives because you're basically buying protection against a default."
Gooch said the concern is when the banning of short-selling in the financials took place, "it was sort of an emergency situation because we were in a death spiral which is contributed to by the mark-to-market rules on the banks. I'd say 98 percent of the time, I'd want to know what the assets my banks has are worth. But in certain, very unusual circumstances, it might be necessary to have some sort of circuit-breaker in place that would allow some breathing room (to prevent) the death spiral that occurred back in September when there was buying of derivatives and selling of equities — because that's where you'd potentially hedge the short credit derivative decision."
Having listened to financial officers testify, Michael Greenberger, a law professor at the University of Maryland School of Law, urged the committee to take a hard line with the CDS. "Mr. Gooch talks about CDS buying protection. We're talking about naked CDS. With naked CDS, there's no need to protect. It's a guess that, in the case of subprime mortgages, the homeowner won't pay his mortgage. These get paid off if the collateralized debt obligations fail. The collateralized debt obligations are a security interest in homeowners paying their mortgages. These are people who don't have a security interest in that.
"John Paulson (a New York hedge fund manager), in 2007, took out these naked CDS and because there were so many forfeitures of your constituents, he was able to take home $4 billion that year. He was lucky because he got to the window when the people who were issuing the guarantees still had money. AIG ran out of money. And by the way, you and I and your constituents are now sending money in the front door of AIG and Citigroup and other concerns … so it'll go out the back door to pay the people who took a naked bet that homeowners wouldn't pay their mortgages."
Because there are bets out there that have no reflection on the real economic debt "it's magnifying the problems by three-fold, some say eight-fold. In other words, more people are betting the mortgages won't be paid than there are mortgages."
The naked CDS need attention "because it's a way to get around the regulated equity markets. If you think GM is going to fail, you go out and buy a naked CDS even if you don't own a bond in GM. Then, what do those people do? It's been reported they go out and take every action they can to encourage the failure of GM."
In the case of insuring subprime loans, "when banks have tried to go in and renegotiate to allow people to stay in their houses, it hurts the people who have guarantees for failures. So they're bringing lawsuits to prevent that renegotiation."
Naked CDS create the "grossest form of moral hazard," continued Greenberger. "From 1789, when this republic was founded, to the mid-1990s, we didn't have CDS or naked CDS. I ask you: are your constituents, when you go home, saying, 'please, please, please allow us to have naked CDS'? No! It's the bankers who got us into this problem who want the naked CDS. They should be banned and I believe if this committee doesn't do it, it'll be done by the SEC."
Be careful, warned Terrance Duffy, executive chairman, CME Group, Inc. "When you talk about CDS in general, what we propose is to have a clearing mechanism which we think eliminates a lot of risk associated with these products. What's critically important for CDS or any other product is liquidity. If you don't have liquidity, bonafide hedgers won't be able to move in and out of their positions, at all because the bid offer will be so wide you won't be able to transact any business whether in grains, crude oil or CDS."
"It seems to me, Mr. Duffy is absolutely correct," interjected Damgard. "At a time when credit is so tight, anything that limits the liquidity of the credit market is a bad idea. I'm simply willing to debate Mr. Greenberger anytime but I don't know if this is the right place."
Greenberger, exasperated, immediately jumped in. "Well, Mr. Damgard should debate not only Mr. Greenberger but Mr. Volcker and Mr. Greenspan (both former chairmen of the Federal Reserve), who said, 'I made a terrible mistake when I allowed these CDS to be deregulated.'
"Mr. Damgard, the American public is flat on its back. They don't have a fancy suit and fancy tie and represent all these bankers. … The American taxpayer has now guaranteed $6 trillion of the banking system. A large part of that are unregulated CDS."
Greenberger was equally exercised about the financial sector representatives' claims about liquidity.
"The liquidity here is being given by the American taxpayer — the CDS are operational today because we, as taxpayers, are giving AIG, Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, money to pay of these debts. They have no economic purpose, and they've dragged the country into the mire."
There are estimates that for every one CDS ensuring real risk, "there are eight that are bets that homeowners will not pay their mortgages. That's a terrible thing that creates high moral hazard and (Chairman Peterson) is absolutely right in putting that provision in the draft discussion bill."
Back to agriculture
Buis, sitting beside the warring factions, said the debate had "enthralled" him. Asked how things were currently looking for farmers, he showed less enthusiasm.
"I think this deregulatory approach, or lack of oversight by CFTC, led to it. Farmers thought they'd get good prices but were precluded from the market. Mr. Damgard is right: they ran up against their credit limits. But what he doesn't tell you is those markets were going up not due to market fundamentals but because of the tremendous amount of Wall Street money that came into those markets. Everyone saw this as a great opportunity to make money."
When the bubble burst and commodity prices collapsed, "it impacted virtually every aspect of agriculture."
Farmers "very much" remain in a losing position, said Buis. "And they're locked into these high costs — whether livestock producers (with feed) or grain producers who bought fertilizer based on record inputs. Fertilizer prices followed oil — and we all know that was a false bubble, as well."
Also appearing before the committee, Gary Taylor, president, Cargill Cotton — and speaking on behalf of the National Cotton Council, American Cotton Shippers Association, and AMCOT — was asked where cotton farmers are after last year's "anomalies" in the cotton market.
"Things have normalized to some degree. But there's been so much stress and a number of our competitors have vanished. There's not the richness or number of offers for cotton. … It just isn't as robust and I'd say producers aren't receiving a traditional basis for the cotton they're selling.
"We probably took out 30 percent to 35 percent of our merchandising capacity in that one week."
As for market regulation, "This is America and I believe everyone should be able to play," said Taylor. "But everyone needs to play by the same rules. Positions need to be reported … people need to have consistent behavior and requirements in limits and all operate under the same rules.
"We're (advocating) for transparency, full disclosure, aggregating positions so we all know when an event is taking place and can prepare for it and the market can digest it. We certainly don't want to discourage participation. We need speculators in all our markets."
Michael Masters, managing member/portfolio manager, Masters Capital Management, said claims aggressive oversight would disrupt market liquidity and send trading activity offshore was "an empty threat. The idea that folks will go offshore for all their trading has been promoted by the futures industry and other folks as a scare tactic to prevent necessary regulation in our markets.
"In fact, if they really want to trade over there, (maybe) we should buy them a one-way ticket. The bottom line is without significant government intervention with an AIG — at $110 billion — it's very likely our markets would have had a systemic meltdown. And fiduciaries today won't go to a place where they are worried about counterparties. … Folks don't want to trade with less transparency and regulation. Trustees of large institutional investors want to trade with more regulation and transparency. The United States should take the lead on that."
To read the opening statements of those testifying visit the House Agriculture Committee.
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