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EDMONTON - You couldn't call it pretentious. The new GF Diner on Whyte Avenue is tucked into a humble strip mall, next to a wig shop. The interior, bright and cheerful in shades of red and yellow, does the maximum possible with cinder block. A few paintings by local artist Jill Thomson cosy things up, but the reason people will come to this new concept is not the design of the restaurant, but its chef/owner, Ted Wolff.
As founder and former co-owner of Edmonton's groundbreaking Kinnikininick Foods, Wolff was an early adopter of all things gluten-free, selling his handmade baked goods from a booth at the farmers market starting in the late 1980s. He was celiac at the time, had all the unpleasant symptoms, but hadn't yet been diagnosed. Still, he responded to requests from consumers for gluten-free products at his health food booth.
Now, more than 20 years after learning to listen to his own gut, he's branching out again to open a new restaurant — the first in Edmonton to bar gluten in any form from the establishment.
"I've opened a restaurant because it's a necessity, and nobody else has stepped in," he says when asked why he headed back into the gluten-free business.
Wolff was the president and chair of operations at Kinnikinnick from 1991 to 2005. After selling his interest to business partner Jerry Bigam, who still runs the thriving company today, Wolff spent several years working as a consultant on green energy projects, being a holistic practitioner, and writing two cookbooks on gluten-free baking and cooking under the Company's Company brand.
But the lure of entrepreneurship is strong when you know what it's like to build something good from the ground up. Like having a baby, one forgets the pain and pushing, and remembers only the joy of creation.
While there are plenty of Edmonton eateries offering gluten-free options, the 40-seat GF Diner (GF stands for good friends, great food, gluten-free) is what Wolff calls a "dedicated facility."
This means nothing that enters the restaurant has even a whiff of gluten, which is a cereal protein that some people are allergic to. People who are celiac, or gluten-intolerant, can't eat wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, kamut, triticale and other derivatives of those substances. Instead, they use gluten-free alternatives such as buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa, pea starch and dozens of other options.
Wolff doesn't plan to have the GF Diner apply to the gluten-free certification program run by the Canadian Celiac Association, because he says their standards aren't as high as his. (Indeed, a facility doesn't have to be entirely gluten-free to earn a safe stamp from the Canadian Celiac Association.)
Wolff insists all products in his diner — from the spices to the tomato sauce — are entirely gluten-free to avoid potential cross-contamination in the kitchen, which can make people sick.
"None of the banned substances can enter the restaurant, staff can't even bring it in their lunch, and suppliers have to have dedicated facilities," says Wolff, who says he personally checks out all suppliers. "I don't want to take the risk."
But what about the food, you want to know? Wolff says his menu at the GF Diner is "carbohydrate heavy," with an all-day breakfast devoted to waffles, french toast and pancakes — comfort foods that people with gluten-intolerance long to enjoy, but have trouble tracking down safely. The lunch menu at GF Diner, which runs in the early evening, too, offers burgers (including vegetarian) plus a line of specialty sandwiches and a good selection of sausages — all available for takeout.
There is also a kids menu. Wolff says he plans to expand his offerings as the restaurant gets going to include items such as gluten-free lasagna and other pizza and pasta dishes, plus desserts.
Also in the works are theme nights featuring Italian food, or perogies, and live music. The GF Diner will soon include a gluten-free store, also owned by Wolff and his life and business partner, Chris Reinhart. The store will sell gluten-free products, from frozen foods to artisanal gluten-free breads.
Kinnikinnick products will also be carried there, and popular gluten-free labels such as Frontier (a line of organic seasonings) and Conte's Pasta. Wolff has built the GF Diner and the store around a franchise model, and plans to sell the concept internationally.
The GF Diner is at 10015 82nd Ave., and is open six days a week from morning until early evening. Call 780-757-8570 for more details or go to gfdiners.com.
To win a signed copy of Wolff's Company's Company Gluten-free Baking cookbook, go to my blog, Eat My Words, at edmontonjournal.com/blogs.


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BOSTON (AP) — Four sisters who claimed their breast cancer was caused by a drug their mother took during pregnancy in the 1950s reached a settlement Wednesday with Eli Lilly and Co. in the first of scores of similar claims around the country to go to trial.
Neither Eli Lilly nor lawyers for the women would disclose the financial terms of the settlement, which was announced on the second day of testimony during a federal trial in Boston.
Eli Lilly said it continues to believe its medication "did not cause the conditions alleged in this lawsuit" but the settlement was in its "best interest."
"Settling this trial helps us get back to what we want to focus on as a company; developing important new medications through research and partnerships with doctors and patients," it said in a statement.
A total of 51 women, including the Melnick sisters, filed lawsuits in Boston against more than a dozen companies that made or marketed a synthetic estrogen known as DES.
DES, or diethylstilbestrol, was prescribed to millions of pregnant women over three decades to prevent miscarriages, premature births and other problems. It was taken off the market in the early 1970s after it was linked to a rare vaginal cancer in women whose mothers used it.
Studies later showed the drug did not prevent miscarriages.
Attorney Aaron Levine, representing the Melnick sisters, told the jury during opening statements that Eli Lilly failed to test the drug's effect on fetuses before promoting it as a way to prevent miscarriages.
Lawyer James Dillon, for Eli Lilly, told the jury that there was no evidence the drug causes breast cancer in the daughters of women who took it.
Dillon also said that no medical records show the mother of the four Melnick sisters took DES or that, if she did take it, it was made by Eli Lilly. Leading researchers at the time recommended that DES be used for pregnant women who had consecutive miscarriages, he said.
DES was not patented and was made by many companies.
The Melnick sisters, who grew up in Tresckow, Pa., said they all developed breast cancer in their 40s.
Levine told the jury their mother did not take DES while pregnant with a fifth sister and that sister has not developed breast cancer.
The four Melnick sisters also had miscarriages, fertility problems or other reproductive tract problems long suspected of being caused by prenatal exposure to DES. They were diagnosed with breast cancer between 1997 and 2003 and had treatments ranging from lump-removal surgery to a full mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy.
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed alleging links between DES and vaginal cancer, cervical cancer and fertility problems. Many of those cases were settled.
Attorney Andrew Meyer, who's handled numerous medical malpractice cases, said the settlement in this case could signal settlements in other cases.
"When one settles a case, they recognize they can lose it," he said. "The reason they can lose it is because there's enough evidence for the plaintiffs to be able to win it. So it's not just optics, it isn't."
Columbus, Ohio, resident Irene Sawyer also is suing Eli Lilly, alleging that her prenatal exposure to DES caused her breast cancer. She called the settlement "a huge victory" for DES daughters.
"The bottom line is that this company put out a drug without testing, without knowing the consequences of this drug," she said.
It's wonderful, she said, that drug companies "are starting to realize this is not right, that there are consequences."
Associated Press writer Jay Lindsay contributed to this report.
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BOSTON (AP) — Four sisters who claimed their breast cancer was caused by a drug their mother took during pregnancy in the 1950s reached a settlement Wednesday with Eli Lilly and Co. in the first of scores of similar claims around the country to go to trial.

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Texting on the Move
Lexi bumped into someone at the mall. Curtis slammed into a parking meter. Ryan tripped over a bag at the airport. You've probably seen it, and maybe you've even laughed: People can end up in some pretty goofy situations when they text and walk at the same time.
Believe it or not, people can also get hurt.
The American College of Emergency Physicians warns people about texting on the move. ER docs who treat people like Curtis (he cracked his ribs in his encounter with the parking meter) say that we need to be more cautious about when and where we text.
What's the Big Deal?
The problem is multitasking. No matter how young and agile we are, the human brain just isn't capable of doing several things at once and giving full attention to all of them. So you can get into some major danger if you try to text in situations that require your full focus.
When you text you're thinking about what to say, concentrating on what your thumbs are doing, and reading constantly incoming messages rather than paying attention to what you're doing or where you're going. And that significantly ups your risk of getting hurt or injuring others.
It doesn't matter if you can text without looking at the keypad. Even if texting feels like second nature, your brain is still trying to do two things at once — and one of them is bound to get less attention.
Texting also prevents you from paying close attention to what's going on around you, something that's especially important in situations where you need to have your guard up, like walking home after dark. Your reaction time is also likely to be much slower if you're texting. If you're about to run into someone or something else, you may not have time to act before it's too late.
When Texting Turns Tragic
Texting while walking can even be fatal. One woman in San Francisco was killed when she walked right into the path of a pickup truck. That's rare, of course. But texting is more likely to contribute to car crashes. We know this because police and other authorities sometimes use a driver's phone records to check for phone and text activity in the seconds and minutes before a fatal crash.
When people text while behind the wheel, they're focusing their attention — and often their eyes — on something other than the road. In fact, driving while texting (DWT) can be more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Texting from behind the wheel is against the law in 41 states and the District of Columbia. And 6 more states ban texting by new drivers. Many more states are trying to put DWT regulations into action. Even in states without specific laws, if you swerve all over the place, cut off cars, or bring on a collision because of texting, you could still be charged with reckless driving. That may mean a ticket, a lost license, or even jail time if you cause a fatal crash.
Tips for Texting
It's hard to live without texting. So the best thing to do is manage how and when we text, choosing the right time and place.
Here are three ways to make sure your messaging doesn't interfere with your focus — or your life:
- Always put your phone in an easily accessible place, like a specific pouch or pocket in your backpack or purse so it's easy to find.
- If you need to text right away, stop what you're doing or pull off the road.
- Turn off your phone completely when you're doing anything that requires your full attention. That way there's less temptation to answer calls or texts.
To avoid an injury — whether it's a cut on your face or a bruise to your ego — or a horrible tragedy, try to use your best judgment. Text only when you're not putting yourself or others in harm's way. And if you're riding in a car with a driver who is texting, ask him or her to stop or try not to ride with that person again.


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When is dictatorship preferable to democracy? In a corporate setting, apparently.
Recent controversies involving Herbalife and Apple are by no means coincidence, and could be related to abuses aided by the shareholder democracy movement, according to The New York Times.
Shareholder democracy refers to the push in recent years to make it easier for shareholders to have a direct say in matters once reserved for the board of directors, like CEO compensation, for instance.
But an idea that began with the best of intentions has been co-opted for other purposes, possibly nefarious, the paper reports.
It quotes Martin Lipton, a longtime counselor to the Fortune 500 and a partner at the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Lipton said that long-term shareholders in public companies are being undermined "by a gaggle of activist hedge funds who troll through SEC filings looking for opportunities to demand a change in a company's strategy or portfolio that will create a short-term profit without regard to the impact on the company's long-term prospects."
In a widely distributed memo on the subject of hedge fund manager David Einhorn's lawsuit against Apple, titled "Bite the Apple; Poison the Apple; Paralyze the Company; Wreck the Economy," Lipton wrote, "The activist-hedge-fund attack on Apple—in which one of the most successful, long-term-visionary companies of all time is being told by a money manager that Apple is doing things all wrong and should focus on short-term return of cash—is a clarion call for effective action to deal with the misuse of shareholder power."
In the Times article, Andrew Ross Sorkin says the rise of shareholder democracy is leading, in some cases, "to a perverse game in which so-called activist investors take to the media to pump or dump stocks in hopes of creating a fleeting rise or fall in a company's stock price."
It's not to say that shareholder democracy is a bad thing, Sorkin hedges, noting that shareholders have "successfully and properly brought pressure to bear on underperforming companies, pushed out entrenched directors and, in some cases, pressed for operational changes to address health and the environment."
But academic literature provides a mixed and inconclusive assessment of the true effect of activism on shareholder value over the long term.
The paper counts Leo E. Strine Jr., the chief judge of the Delaware Court of Chancery, as a skeptic.
"Many activist investors hold their stock for a very short period of time and may have the potential to reap profits based on short-term trading strategies that arbitrage corporate policies," Strine wrote in a widely circulated essay for the American Bar Association. "Why should we expect corporations to chart a sound long-term course of economic growth, if the so-called investors who determine the fate of their managers do not themselves act or think with the long term in mind?"