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JoBeth Allen is a professor in the University of Georgia Department of Language and Literacy Education. She sent me an essay about the plight of undocumented students and the role that educators ought to play.
Here is Dr. Allen's essay:
By JoBeth Allen
Gabrielle is a National Honors Society student whose goal is to be a translator at the United Nations. She speaks three languages, passed seven Advanced Placement courses, and leads her section in the youth symphony. Her parents work long hours and depend on her to take care of her younger siblings after school.
While her family came to the U.S. legally on work visas when Gabrielle was a baby, they have not been able to become citizens.
Gabrielle is undocumented.
Like thousands of students throughout Georgia, Gabrielle will be affected by the Barack Obama administration's announcement that ends deporting undocumented immigrants ages 16-30 brought to the U.S. as children. Georgia's teachers, counselors and administrators play a critical role in the lives of undocumented students.
In turn, colleges of education are responsible for the pre-service and in-service development for these professionals. Georgia's colleges of education must provide leadership in addressing educational issues surrounding students who are undocumented. There is a legitimate academic and civic interest in researching how best to aid undocumented students and in helping university students prepare for teaching and counseling them.
I teach in the College of Education at the University of Georgia. Our responsibility is to provide the best possible education for all children in Georgia. We work with teachers, parents, and school systems to provide that opportunity. We educate and support teachers, counselors, administrators and other dedicated professionals as they address needs and develop talents of all students in this nation of immigrants, whether they are first generation or many generations past.
Research shows learning occurs when students feel included in a positive, safe and supportive environment. Students may be teased or bullied if others know their immigration status. Counselors work closely with students as they deal with these and other aspects of limited opportunities: inability to register for courses like Work Based Learning or do service learning projects without a Social Security number, inability to park on school campus without a driver's license, and limitations regarding college admissions.
Undocumented students may not be able to attend the college of their choice, especially if that choice is one of the universities in Georgia where they are banned. Their teachers and counselors spend hours writing letters of recommendation for admission and scholarships to out-of-state colleges, guiding students in writing admission essays and helping them prepare for the rigorous subject-area tests required at some prestigious colleges. One high school teacher and his students created a 40-page booklet to assist undocumented students in applying for scholarships to colleges.
Do colleges of education also have a role in facilitating public dialogue about education and immigration issues? I believe we do. Some faculty members in my college of education, and in other Georgia colleges and universities, invite such experienced k-12 educators to speak to our classes to share students' stories, as well as their roles in supporting students who are undocumented. We sponsored a public forum where six high school students like Gabrielle spoke about their dreams of college, how they've studied hard to realize those dreams, and how their teachers and counselors are helping them navigate a society that does not welcome them. While these forums generated controversy, public dialogue is essential to understanding immigration and education issues.
Clearly, colleges of education play a critical role in researching immigration issues, in examining policy on immigration and education, and in preparing educators to teach students who are undocumented, students like Gabrielle who will attend a prestigious university in the northeast on a full scholarship this fall.
In a related note: There is a panel discussion Thursday on the legal, political, and ethical implications of President Obama's new policy regarding undocumented youth. The panel will include DREAMers from Freedom University (including one recent Clarke Central graduate who will be attending Syracuse this fall), UGA's Director of Immigration Services Robin Catmur, Clarke Central High School English Department Chair Ian Altman, Freedom University faculty member Lorgia Garcia-Pena, and immigration attorney Charles Kuck. The panel will be at the Coverdell Center on UGA's South Campus near the Coliseum and Vet School in Room 175 at 6 p.m.
–From Maureen Downey, for the AJC Get Schooled blog
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
1st! Maureen, this is a tough one. I don't want to sound mean, but for every one like this youn person with aspirations, there are many more that just (w/o sounding discriminatory) are not like this at all. No easy solution at all!
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
Gee-frequin whiz, EVERYONE'S got one "plight" or another; guess what? WE DEAL WITH IT, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER! Now (scratching of head, accompanied by furrowed eyebrow), let me think…oh yea, one way the "benevolent" leader might deal with this issue is to introduce the concept of LEAGALIZATION! How-frequin bout' that, rather than issuing this TEMPORARY relief (I believe it's all of two years), after which…WHAT? Back to square one; we'll still have an undocumented worker, only more of an educated undocumented worker. In the end, just exactly what has been achieved? NOTHING!
Let's howbout this benevolent wise leader see what might could be done in order to facilitate the leagalization process. Color me silly, but that effort seems to make a helluva lot more sense for all concerned.
June 20th, 2012
3:59 pm
Difficult issue. I believe that society benefits from an educated citizenry. However, as always, the issue is who pays for it?
June 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
Beat me to the punch @Skipper. I agree. Besides if "Gabrielle" is so dang smart, surely she can figure out how to go down to the courthouse and fill out the paperwork to become a US citizen the LEGAL way.
June 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
Those who commit crimes often attempt to excuse them on the basis of an underprivileged childhood or the frustration of being 'caught in the system'. Dr. Allen follows this formula in relating the touching history of Gabrielle, whose parents are " not able to become citizens" because they, and she, have broken the law by overstaying their visas.
Gabrielle has taken advantage of all the benefits that American taxpayers provide to their fellow citizens, and wants more. Sympathetic mentors such as Dr. Allen help them find their way around restrictions and gain access to more benefits that are intended for citizens. Once again, Gabrielle is taking advantage of this with a full scholarship to a "prestigious university in the northeast".
Apparently Dr. Allen thinks this is a success story. I do not share her view.
She is sponsoring a panel discussion that is heavily stacked with pro-illegal immigrant speakers. She espouses "dialogue", when in fact, between this panel and the "experienced k-12 educators" she invited to speak alongside illegal students who have taken taxpayer-funded benefits, she obviously only tolerates monologues that support her point of view.
Gabrielle has had a far better life here than she would have in her country of origin, and she has made the most of the opportunities she stole. But the fact remains that she did this as a criminal, just as much as a purse-snatcher who excuses himself because he had a bad childhood.
Gabrielle is one of millions who are draining the foundations of this country. Students who do not speak English, who are behind in class, inevitably require more services and retard classroom progress. How many of Gabrielle's past classmates' progress was held back so the teacher could attend to her specific needs?
Dr. Allen is trying for the human interest angle, to humanize the illegal person and make the audience sympathetic to her plight. This is sophomoric, simplistic and offensive. The "controversy" is not about a particular individual, it is about the millions and millions of students who have overtaxed schools, taken benefits intended for citizens and in so doing interfered with classroom progress while siphoning off countless resources, degrading the public services as they do so.
Dr. Allen wants her audience to "understand immigration and education issues". I think she needs to learn about those issues herself before insulting us with this condescending, adolescent propaganda.
June 20th, 2012
4:53 pm
These professors teach our children in college AND you get to pay for it!! Rubbish.
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
Excuse me, am I missing something? Her parents brought her to this country when they legally had work visas? So are people with legal work visas not allowed to have children with them? Or did they overstay their visas and are now illegal in this country? The article doesn't say. If her parents are legal, why would she be "undocumented"? Someone want to explain?
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
Excuse me, am I missing something? Her parents brought her to this country when they legally had work visas? So are people with legal work visas not allowed to have children with them? Or did they overstay their visas and are now illegal in this country? The article doesn't say. If her parents are legal, why would she be "undocumented"? Someone want to explain?
June 20th, 2012
5:43 pm
And by the way—why is the suffering of 23 million unemployed and underemployed Americans and LEGAL immigrants … being so HEARTLESSLY ignored?
Have we no shame?
June 20th, 2012
5:55 pm
I'd like us to put those young people who have REALLY excelled put into this program, not those who have just been mediocre. I think we should be selective, and choose the top of this group. Young people like two sisters I know who came as children, excelled, graduated in the top 10 in high school, have gone on to a private college here in Georgia, graduated after winning every award that college offered, and are ready to teach, but cannot, because they lack paper. People like this–we need them! Now, the girls' brother made it through high school but lacks their drive. He hasn't been in trouble, but he really does not benefit us much.
I noticed that about 2 dozen immigrant children made it though high school here this year. Of them, about half were probably born here or have papers, the others I doubt. How about let's pick and choose who meets our needs? That is what Canada and other countries do.
Those of you who claim these folks do not pay taxes–where do you live? They pay tax when they buy things (Walmart having no special line for illegal immigrants so they don't have to pay the tax), they pay property tax directly or (more frequently) indirectly. And, around here, the majority work for the only large employer in town, who supposedly uses e-verify. (Look into how e-verify works, and you will have an eye opener) That employer takes taxes out of their paychecks. (Some do work under the table, but then again, around here quite a few of the "native" people do for "cash money" also.)
June 20th, 2012
6:11 pm
"I teach in the College of Education at the University of Georgia. Our responsibility is to provide the best possible education for all children in Georgia. "
That sounds in conflict with the law of the state of Georgia that prohibits undocumented students from attending UGA.
June 20th, 2012
6:43 pm
This makes me so mad. If the education department takes up this "cause", they will have public school teachers indocrinating children about the injustice done to illegal students, as they have preached indocrination on other issues. I do not mind them looking at the issue as one that has two sides and having students read both opinions and maybe write an essay about it, but I very much object to preaching only one side of an issue that is still being debated in the public forum. This is why some people pull their children out of public schools and go private or homeschool. NO TEACHER HAS THE RIGHT TO PREACH HER/HIS POLITICAL OPINIONS IN THE CLASSROOM. These opinions about illegal immigration are political and controversial and should be treated as such and if discussed, both sides should be presented, with no indication by the teacher on which side she stands. Why is this so hard to understand?
June 20th, 2012
8:36 pm
Shar your comments are right on!
If they want to get into UGA or GT or any other
school in Georgia then get legal. I personally think
we shouldn't let them in our K-12 schools either…
I and many other are sick of paying for these people
who don't want to obey our laws…
June 20th, 2012
9:12 pm
I think what many people forget is folks can't just go to the courthouse or file papers and just "be legal". It doesn't work. There are limits by country and folks who would love to be legal just can't. Let's also remember that when we cut off avenues of higher education and employment for youth we end up leaving them nothing to hope for. So you see teen pregnancy and drugs and gangs. The young kids who learned English so easily and did so well in the early grades lose all incentive to continue onward when they're just told "you can't".
June 20th, 2012
9:18 pm
honestly , i think they should do it give them permission to live in the U.S beacause they came here from other places to be successful and to get a better education and ,2 my oponion is that they should only give it to students who are behaving and not breaking the laws or have good grades and all the things that kids have to do , if They want to be citizens they should prove it that they deserve it thats my oponin and i would have to have rules to live in the U.S so , i hope that they give them permission to be citizens and they also need rules too thats my opinion i hope that they make a good choice for all those students .
June 20th, 2012
10:03 pm
I think I understood that the decree as passed by Pres. Obama actually wouldn't help this girl — she actually entered legally — I think I understand that the new provisions are strictly for those here illegally and don't apply to those who entered legally and who, for some reason or another have "overstayed" their welcome and are now undocumented. I haven't read the decree. I have a real problem with the way it was just enacted through executive powers and without Congress — I believe, with all my heart, in our system of checks and balances. I may want everyone who has great story to stay — there are many who have been trying for years — legally — to get here and to stay — the law needs to be fixed — through Congress — to allow for the provisions and mechanisms for this to work. Executive Orders and Decree are not the way to accomplish this. (I might add here that I also have a problem with executive office shields protecting attorney generals when Congress gets too hot and the Executive Branch doesn't want Congress to see what it's doing — our founding father's created a system of checks and balances to protect us from too powerful executives — as in Watergate).
June 20th, 2012
10:36 pm
My favorite part of the essay "inability to park on school campus without a driver's license." Should someone be allowed to park without a driver's license? Lets think a little bit here, if they don't have a license why are they driving? So not only are these students illegal for being in this country, they are doing other illegal things. Doesn't look to me like they are being model citizens.
To start with, my initial response to this is that they are illegal, they are breaking the law being in the US so they have no rights in the US. While I understand it costs money to deport, it also costs money to send them to public school, pay their hospital bills, etc. All school systems are in a horrible situation as far as money, imagine if you take a way children that shouldn't be there, maybe the school systems wouldn't have as many layoffs and furlough days. This would increase the education of the students who are legal.
My next thought is, if this is going to happen, there should be some stipulations. First, whoever is working in the family, whether it is the kid or parents, they should have to prove they are paying taxes. Second, they should be working on becoming legal citizens, they shouldn't just be ok with staying illegal all their life.
June 21st, 2012
7:47 am
Shar, you are spot on! I agree that she stole opportunities from our very own American citizens. Not until we can get our own mess of a public education system in order, should we even consider for a second the thought of extending some sort of olive branch to members of these families who have broken our immigration laws. Look at Atlanta for example, what a mess! Sarah Smith is now about to become even more overcrowded with the addition of Spanish speaking students from Garden Hills. The principal had to hire over 20 new teachers and add 8 new classrooms just for ESOL, while the English speaking students (our national language last time I checked) will continue to sit in overcrowded classrooms, not benfiting in a class size reduction with the addition of all those teachers and classrooms. It's all for Spanish speaking students. You tell me those parents aren't steaming mad because the children of illegals aren't taking time and resources away from English speaking, legal citizens.
June 21st, 2012
7:48 am
* are taking time away*
June 21st, 2012
10:04 am
Shar, James, and mgdawg,
There is not a way for Gabrielle to get legal, until Congress breaks out of its political gridlock and updates the immigration law.
June 21st, 2012
10:06 am
I suggest most of the readers here visit the federal government's immigration website and read about how you become "legal" in this country before you pass judgement.
June 21st, 2012
10:18 am
@Learn something today, Shar, James and MGDawg – Why can't Gabrielle's parents take her back to their country of origin and follow proper immigration procedures? That seems like the legal way to me. That's the method law abiding people who seek a better life in the USA use. That's why we as taxpayers have our tax dollars allocated to fund INS.
June 21st, 2012
10:36 am
She is an illegal alien and I don't give a sh** about her problem. She can voluntarily move to the country of her birth or be deported. Either one is fine with me.
June 21st, 2012
11:06 am
@Entitlement Society, check again. The United States has no official language.
June 21st, 2012
11:20 am
It's like talking to brick wall. Always the same arguments. "What about American workers?"
I'm sorry, that argument would be valid if illegal immigrants were being legalized and citizens were being stripped from their citizenship. Giving someone an opportunity to COMPETE in the job market doesn't somehow break deserving citizens' legs and prevent them from getting a job, IF THEY SO DESERVE.
Stupid argument number 2- "What part of illegal don't you understand?"
This is a particularly funny one. I think it's funny that people who don't understand the immigration process themselves, expect that these kids understand and abide by the nations laws before they even know how to read. How bright of you. In addition, citizens commit crimes (by the way, overstaying a visa is a civil violation similar to a parking ticket) far worse than this, and tell me how many of them lose their citizenship, or become "Illegal" in their nature? People aren't illegal. Many of these people have cleaner criminal records than any of you from the point to where anything was up to them.
Ignorant remark number 3: "why can't they just go back and apply the right way?"
Well, without getting to deep into it, there is NO PATH to citizenship for these kids once the initial entry occurred.
Laws are not written by gods, they are written by man, and are thus often flawed. It is our responsibility (and claim to fame) that we are a nation that adjust to changes. (the constitution is a "living" document.) If a situation arises in which our laws don't apply, then we must CHANGE them to ensure our survival as a country.
Obama didn't pass a decree or even an executive order. It is a MEMORANDUM.
June 21st, 2012
11:25 am
@Red – I never claimed it was the "official language," as obviously I know there is no such thing. According to the 2000 US Census, 96% of the US population claims to speak English "well" or "very well." That is precisely why I have a problem with US public schools catering to the 4% (comprised of many illegals) who can't speak the English language and require additional resources which require additional taxpayer money.
June 21st, 2012
11:35 am
@Entitlement Society OK, just wanted to make sure that was clear.
Just out of curiosity, what is your biggest argument against these people (the ones brought over as children) being allowed to work and/or obtain citizenship?
June 21st, 2012
11:47 am
@Red – My mother works for the federal government in INS. She reviews applications for citizenship only for those people who already have family members living in the US. These people plead their cases through a long and arduous process to be able to legally join their loved ones in the US. Not only is it a slap in the face to these people who wait in their homeland (separated from loved ones) to do it the right way), it's a colossal waste of taxpayer money to fund INS to do what it does if it then turns and opens the floodgates for hundreds of thousands.
June 21st, 2012
11:55 am
@Entitlement Society, that's an understandable position to have, and I see where you're coming from. I am also upset that these children's parents did things the wrong way. But mostly I'm upset because this leaves these kids in a bind. The children did nothing wrong. The tourist visas they might've come with were taken out IN THEIR NAME, they had no involvement in that or in coming and being forced to grow up here. This is the only place they know as home. Take a moment to imagine that, and then picture them breaking their backs in school to earn the right to stay (but as of yet there is no path, but there would be with the DREAM Act.) Now, can you see where they're coming from too?
June 21st, 2012
12:42 pm
These children should be mad at their parents, not the citizens of the US. They have no legal rights here and should not have been misled to believe they do. Actually, they did have the gift of a public education since they were here away from their own home schools. They have NO GRIPE; they got a free public education in the US which I imagine is better than the school to which they would have gone in the home country. They are in a much better position to make a better life for themselves even if it is not in the US. We do not owe them citizenship; this is their parents' fault and not ours to remedy. We could come up with all sorts of examples of bad parenting adversely affecting children. US citizens do not owe a remedy. Except for misplaced expectations from someone, they have not been mistreated and take away a free education.
And the second argument, that they are bright and finished college and cannot work: THERE ARE MILLIONS OF LEGAL COLLEGE GRADUATES WHO CANNOT FIND A JOB. This is not the area of employment where we have openings we cannot fill. This is the most specious argument of all.
June 21st, 2012
12:46 pm
@Red – while I feel for these children, I'm not sure what the solution is. They've already received a free education. It's not their fault that their parents broke the law and put them in this unfortunate position. I do feel like someone has to be penalized in some way, so that it doesn't set a precedent for others to think – hey, if we just enter on tourist visas and overstay our welcome, our kids can get a free education and an eventual work visa an bypass the regular "wait in line" system. Obviously there hasn't been enough thought put into the logistics of this change, as it's been rammed down the throats of the US citizens against the way the people have voted. I really wish that our elected officials would work together to find a solution. Cold day in hell when that'll happen…
June 21st, 2012
12:57 pm
@Entitlement Society, I agree with you there.
June 21st, 2012
1:05 pm
@Reality Check, like I said before, opening up the competitive job market doesn't do citizens any injustice. In fact, it helps to ensure we get the best possible workers out there in every field. The more variety the better. And maybe you personally don't owe these kids anything, but this government does. It owes them answers. Our congressmen should have passed the DREAM act, because these kids committed NO crimes. And whether you like it or not, it is our problem to remedy because the way our immigration system is now, these kids can't get jobs or driver's licenses or health insurance so they are draining wayyy more than they would. If they could get jobs they'd be PULLING THEIR OWN WEIGHT. Paying for their own educations, not clogging up emergency rooms, or jails. Currently, some people spend about 6 months in jail BEFORE they get processed and deported. That may not tug at your heart, but I guarantee you it tugs at your wallet, cause YOU'RE the one paying for it. Wake up, and stop letting your congressmen and other political leaders lie to you so that they don't have to fess up for the legislation THEY'RE not passing and the jobs THEY aren't doing but getting paid millions for.
June 21st, 2012
1:20 pm
I agree that our government failed to secure the borders and prevent their parents from sneaking in illegally, but that is not a reason to make it worse and encourage others to do the same thing because they get to go to the front of the line for citizenship.
The only part of the Dream Act I will support is if one of these "raised in America illegals" wants to serve a designated tour in the military; they should earn citizenship. However, they should be subject to the same risk of being called up over and over as our other citizens do.
My main objection is fairness; it is not fair to all the other folks waiting in line, playing by the rules, to let these folks force their way to the front of the line. I also resent people in heavy traffic that take off up the shoulder and try to push their way back into the line in front of all those who patiently waited. I DO NOT let them in.
One other concession I will make; we do need to reform the NIS and make it more effiecient and move more quickly. Deciding how many immigrants we can absorb each year should be a determination made by our government based on economic indicators and logic, not emotion. If we hand out visas, we should have some better way of keeping track of where they are and seeing that they leave on time. This is a matter of homeland security. But just giving in to the hordes flooding our borders from the south and saying we cannot do anything about it, means we are no longer a sovereign country.
June 21st, 2012
1:33 pm
@Red et al: Politicians don't want to touch this issue as the voters strongly want current immigration law enforced and business strongly wants to maintain the flow of cheap labor while passing all the social costs on to taxpayers. Standoff, with the people slipping money into the pols' pockets winning by default. Plus, there are so many illegal immigrants here, with second or third generation legal family members who can vote, that politicians now prefer to break the law rather than endanger immigrant political support.
I'm sure Gabrielle is very nice and has worked very hard. I know that she has gotten benefits of US citizenship without being a citizen by breaking the law and residing here illegally. She has a much better life here than she would have in her country of origin, which is why her parents brought her here, and now she wants more. She wants to have everyone forget what she and her parents have done and give her the rights she has decided she deserves.
Red, have you ever spent a week – just one – in a classroom where the teacher is trying to teach 30 kids and 4 of them speak no English, so she has to stop and try to communicate by sign language or show-and-tell to attempt to transmit the lesson? When was the last time you went to a pediatric emergency room and waited and waited to be seen because a roomful of immigrants who are not eligible for insurance instead use it for primary care? When were you last in a PTA meeting when the donated budget was not compromised by the need to pay for a Spanish-language aide to try and enable teachers to teach?
The list goes on and on. The fact is, as Reality and Entitlement have posted, that immigrant children have no right to be here. They have already gotten an unimaginable bonanza from US taxpayers, unlike anything they could imagine back home, and they have run into the consequences of being illegal and don't like them. Neither the government nor the citizenry owes these people anything at all – the boot is definitely on the other leg.
Ellis Island has an exhibit with a huge 3 dimensional graph showing immigrant waves since the 1830's or so. The current graph shows a level of Mexican and Central American immigration that is far, far larger than all other waves combined. We cannot sustain this, and letting 'just one more' sympathetic group in with legal rights merely opens the door to more. We learned this after Reagan promised that his amnesty would be the end of accepting illegal immigrants here.
What needs to happen is that every employer of illegal immigrant workers should be fined for all costs related to that employee – detention and deportation, health care, education, etc. Plus a flat fine of $10K per employee and a minimum of 3 months jail time per employee. In addition, immigration violations should be treated like tax evasion crimes, where anonymous informants can receive half the proceeds of prosecution. There would be no more sad stories like Gabrielle's because no one would hire her parents in the first place.
June 21st, 2012
1:40 pm
@Shar, I understand where you're coming from, and it's clear that we'll never agree. I guess we'll just have to see what happens depending on who gets elected and what strategies they implement.
June 21st, 2012
2:50 pm
Sorry…the CRIMINALS who whine and complain that breaking the law "wasn't their choice" MUST be deported, along with their scofflaw relatives.
No amnesty now or ever!
June 21st, 2012
3:12 pm
Atlanta to Cancun, Mexico on Delta $173 one-way. If I knew for sure that those who left would never come back (except legally), I would GLADLY buy 5 tickets out of my own pocket. 5 problems solved. Forget red tape, etc. They got here somehow, mysteriously. I'll send a few back on my dime if the government can't seem to do it on theirs.
June 21st, 2012
3:23 pm
@Vox Populi Oh how I love it when people hide behind their wagging righteous fingers. Keep shouting in bewildered frustration while the rest of us actually get something accomplished.
You sound just like a politician.
I wonder where your blind chagrin stems from…
June 21st, 2012
6:48 pm
@Red, you accuse Vox of bewildered frustration and wagging a righteous finger while you, apparently superior, "get something accomplished."
All you have offered in this discussion is squeamish pity and an empathy that you seem to feel trumps both the law and common sense. For most of your fellow citizens, it doesn't. Yes, it's too bad that Gabrielle's parents compromised her at an early age, but she has gotten far more than she could have hoped for while she's hidden the truth. She, and her parents, can go back secure in the knowledge that they have taken far more than they have given. You brush by that fact, as you do the unsustainability of opening up our borders, wallets, schools, hospitals, work force, roads and every other element of life to anyone who can creep over and grab hold. Taking something you want does not give you the right to own it – just ask anyone who knocks over a convenience store or launders money,
You feel free to make unsupported personal aspersions (blind chagrin?) at those who disagree with you. It would be more to the point if you stopped calling names and actually presented a rational argument based in fact, the well being of our country and the rule of law.
June 22nd, 2012
6:49 pm
Gabrielle is NOT UNDOCUMENTed.
Her so-called parents are Criminals and so is she. She and her family and every criminal like her are stealing from genuine REAL honest American citizens.
Cry me a river, Gabrielle. Your tears are meaningless. They prove that you have that entitlement attitude. If you want the rights of a citizen — earn them — HONESTLY.
And in the meantime — get out.
June 25th, 2012
4:05 pm
Sorry. ALL CRIMINAL SQUATTERS & SCOFFLAWS must be deported NOW.
They must learn that residents of the USA cannot pick & choose which laws they choose to obey. If she tried this dodge in Mexico she & her parents would be put UNDER the jail.


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The feeling you get when you see a kid pull off some outrageous stunt in the X-Games?
Don "Waldo" Autry was giving people that thrill 35 years ago, said longtime friend Dave Heady.
"Once you watched Waldo skate, you realized all things were possible after that," said Heady, a Seal Beach resident.
Family and friends are remembering the 55-year-old Autry – who was found dead in a van in Seal Beach on Jan. 24 – as a "pioneer in skateboarding" and a kind and happy guy.
A co-worker discovered Autry's body in the vehicle on the 200 block of Main Street, near Upstairs Downstairs, the hair salon where Autry worked as a stylist, according to Orange County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Gail Krause. The coroner has performed an autopsy and is waiting for the results of several tests to determine the cause of death.
Autry leaves behind two daughters and a son.
'The Pioneer'
Growing up in northern Long Beach, Autry rose to skateboarding prominence in the '70s. He graced the covers of magazines and was featured in the film Five Summer Stories, introducing America to the "magic rolling board."
"And there are dreamers," the narrator says as the film goes into slow motion to capture Autry riding the walls of a concrete tunnel. "Waldo Autry's imagination takes him beyond gravity and common sense on a truly magical ride."
Waldo is credited with inventing the "kickturn on a vertical wall," a move in which the boarder rides up a curved surface onto a shear wall, spins the board 180 degrees on the wall and goes in a different direction (see him do the move in 1972 in the accompanying video starting at the 9:23 mark).
"He was the pioneer in skateboarding," said Heady, who skated with Autry on the Tunnel Skateboards' team in the late '70s.
"If it wasn't for Waldo, there would be no Tony Hawk," Heady said. "He was the Tony Hawk of his generation."
According to friends, he was also an accomplished luger, surfer and motorcyclist.
To read an interview with Autry by Tunnel Skateboards, click here.
'A legend'
Friend Keith Thompson, who met Autry when they were both in their early teens, said he was "somebody you could always talk to."
"He always had a smile on his face," Thompson said. "Don was always a happy guy."
A memorial service is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Feb. 23 at Bolsa Chica State Beach at the north end parking lot, according to Heady. The date is subject to change.
"It's a loss to the world really," said Debbie Hogan, mother of his son. "He's a legend and was an awesome guy, and talented in everything he did."

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Oil and oil services stocks represent the best buys and could do well on the next euro-related dip.
You know you have a strong oil market when Transocean (RIG) makes you more than 10% in an equity offering in no time flat. Last week, this most disgraced and scorned oil service company priced 26 million shares at $40.50, an unthinkable sale, given how much stock RIG has bought back at much higher prices.
Monday, though, Transocean traded as high as $45.50, a remarkable move that shows the power of this rally in oil.
I think it's lasting. Two of my favorites are Clean Harbors (CLH), which is the best fracking clean-up play, and Core Labs (CLB), the quintessential oil technology company whose instruments can tell you what's underneath better than just about anyone's.
But CLH and CLB are truly the exceptions. The oil service industry index is at $126, down $40 from its high even as oil is very near its high. That's pretty nutty, as these companies are having a terrific time. I am surprised there haven't been more BJ Services/Smith International-like deals given how compelling the long-term stories are turning out to be.
When you get a deal like RIG that's tight as a drum, that tells you there's plenty of oil capital looking for a home.
There are a ton of bargains. Schlumberger (SLB) and Ensco (ESV) are two owned by Action Alerts Plus. But I think any one of these could do well on the next European-related dip. I put that in because we haven't had one of those dips as of late, but when they occur, they are so devastating that you have to be able plug in something you really want at that moment.
I think oil and oil services stocks represent the best buys in this market.
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(This is the second of a three-part series on the discoveries made after a visit to Charlie Tinker's grave.)
The renowned bow maker in my hometown died. Only in the South would this probably be news because we Southern women do admire a well-wrapped package.
The way she was, was a long way from what she became. I can't help thinking about how life veers so far away from the beginning of the journey and how the destination can vary drastically from where it all started.
Editor's note: This is the first installment of a three-part series on Charlie.
There's nothing glamorous about being a farmer, nothing charming, little endearing and certainly few things easy about it. It is either a calling or a curse, depending on how one looks at it. Some are born into it and some just can't find a way to escape it for it's all they've ever known.
Oh, the stories people tell. Not always good ones, mind you, but the kind that will make you fall down on your knees and thank the good Lord up above you don't have a story like that.
Over lunch the other day with friends - all in the newspaper business - I mentioned I occasionally speak at writers' conferences.
Around the corner, out in the country where we live, is a hardware store owned by a guy I have known since the day I was born. Our bassinets were next to each other in the hospital nursery.
It happened in Memphis. A lot of history and interesting stuff occurs in that magical city that sits grandly next to the Mississippi River. Elvis held court there, the blues grew up there and barbecue is queen. Elvis, of course, is still king.
The waitress set down the cup of coffee and I poured cream into the hot, black liquid while quietly reflecting, pondering something.
My parents told great stories.
Just as Tink started up the stairs, stepping slowly and carefully as he balanced a bowl and a cup of coffee to keep them from sloshing, I appeared around the corner. I paused, watched and debated silently as to whether to speak.
When Peggy Sue went away, just fell off the face of the earth with no warning or even a holler, we all wondered where she had gone.
Recently, I was in a bookstore with a friend. We stopped at a table near the front of the store and it was loaded with different books that had such obscene titles that many of the words were expressed as "@?*#."
Mama was stubborn. "Set in her ways," is what country folks call it and boy, was she. When she made up her mind, nothing stopped her. Especially when she set her jaw and punctuated her declaration with a firm nod of her head. If she also threw that crooked forefinger in your direction, you knew it was set in stone. Destined to be.
My husband was out of town working on location when he called one night and discovered I was still working though the hour had grown late.
It happened a few months back. My father-in-law celebrated, to our great joy, his 88th birthday.
It happened the other day. It's funny how things so simple can remind us of things so meaningful, of those sweets tucked inside our hearts and unknowingly treasured.
My parents, according to the world's definition of "cool," were not.
A few years ago, the magazine I have long loved - Southern Living - changed.
Several weeks ago, I wrote about moonshine runner turned stock car champion, Lloyd Seay, who was murdered in a dispute about sugar purchased to make illegal whiskey.
There are few who cannot say truthfully they miss their parents after death has laid claim to those loved ones. The parents who taught us, scolded us and, at times, annoyed us are never forgotten, never put away on a shelf to be remembered no more.
One afternoon, I had a hankering, a primal-like craving, for a supper of pinto beans and cornbread with a tall glass of cold, rich buttermilk thrown in for good measure and extra filling.
Over the years, I've crossed paths with many people who were extremely successful as well as some who were such miserable failures that, as Mama liked to say, "ain't worth the breath they draw."
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Increasing complaints from people coaxed into compromising positions who are then threatened leads to warning.
The FBI, through its Internet Crime Complaint Center, reports fielding a lot of complaints about the scam, which can be both embarrassing and costly to victims.
Here's how it works, according to the FBI: The criminal meets the victim through social media or on a dating site. After the two spend some time getting acquainted and develop a connection, the perpetrator elevates the online relationship.
The victim is asked to participate in a video chat, during which "they are enticed to expose themselves in sexually compromising situations," the FBI said. Meanwhile, the video chat is being recorded by the scammer.
With the recording in hand, the scammer then demands money with the threat that if the victim doesn't pay up they will share the video with the victim's friends on various social networks. The FBI says requests are made for payments of $50-$300 to be sent via wire transfer to various areas around the world.
Scammers typically ask for money through wire transfer services such as Western Union and MoneyGram because they are essentially cash transactions. Victims have virtually no way to recover their money since not only is cash being sent, but the money is being collected overseas.
In addition to duping people into participating in sextortion scams, teens have also been lured into such schemes by predators while others have had their computers hacked and private images or videos stolen.
Here are some tips from the FBI about how to avoid becoming a victim after a man was sentenced following his conviction for running a "massive online sextortion scheme" involving hundreds of girls:
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(4) Indian tribe
The term "Indian tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including an Alaska Native Village Corporation or Regional Corporation (as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.]), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
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The term "local educational agency" means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State for either administrative control or direction of, or to perform a service function for, public elementary schools or secondary schools in a city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision of a State or such combination of school districts or counties as are recognized in a State as an administrative agency for the State's public elementary schools or secondary schools. Such term includes any other public institution or agency having administrative control and direction of a public elementary school or secondary school.
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The term "tribal governing body" means, with respect to any school that receives assistance under this Act, [1] the recognized governing body of the Indian tribe involved.
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The term "tribal organization" means—
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In any case in which a grant is provided under this chapter to an organization to provide services through a tribally controlled school benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of the governing bodies of Indian tribes representing 80 percent of the students attending the tribally controlled school shall be considered a sufficient tribal authorization for such grant.
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The term "tribally controlled school" means a school that—
(A) is operated by an Indian tribe or a tribal organization, enrolling students in kindergarten through grade 12, including a preschool;
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- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.bedfordchicago.com/
- Phone: 7732358800
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Dinner: Monday- Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Late Night Menu: Thursday - Saturday 11:00pm - 1:00am
Bar: Open Late
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Mark Steuer
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
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- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Inspired by the Supper Club experience of a bygone era, The Bedford puts a modern-day twist on the concept by offering more than just a restaurant. Underground but not exclusive, this Wicker Park outpost offers a full nightlife experience without the formality. Come into the reclaimed landmark bank for a drink or small bite, and end up staying for a full meal, music and more. Sip on one of our signature cocktails in the one-of-a-kind lounge in a former bank vault; experience our boutique wine, beer and spirits selection at the bustling bar; or enjoy our celebrated cuisine in the intimate dining room. Stick around after dinner and you just might find yourself ready to mingle, enjoy some tunes and the company of an old (or new) friend. You could go somewhere else, but why would you want to? The Bedford is an affordable luxury right in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Experience it for yourself.Continued
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- Girls nightOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/5/2014Great girls night. The waitress was helpful with ordering. Food was very good. A bit loud tho for diningSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NiceDITSDined on 9/3/2014Very nice restaurant. The menu needs more of a variety. I plan on attending again in the near future.Special Features:
- Highs and LowsKyleDined on 8/30/2014The highs: the beautiful atmosphere and delicious drinks The lows: the food was really not good at all Go for drinks, but eat somewhere else prior to arriving.Special Features:
- Amazing!AndyDinoDined on 8/23/2014This place was a great call for reservations! The scene is perfect for small groups looking for a place to talk, and also have great drinks. It has dim lights and its a bank with a vault used as a dining room! The staff was friendly and drinks were strong. Price point just right.Special Features:
- Great Ambience, Food & DrinksAndreabDined on 8/23/2014Our Saturday night reservations fell through & going to Bedford was a last minute decision!The ambience was great, cool & a change of scenery. There were 7 us, we ordered a bunch of drinks & food. I drank the Sangria(it was delish)a very interesting interpretation & I would definitely order it again. I also ordered the 2 toasts (the ricotta/lemon & mushroom/gruyere) they were very good. I also ordered Burrata/Peach salad & was super excited about it, but it never came out ( insert sad face) since everyone was already done eating & I already hounded waitress multiple times I finally just cancelled it. Over all, The Bedford was a really cool place; ambiance, small plates(wouldn't recommend it for dinner if you're starving) & drinks.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious TreatsusieDined on 8/7/2014This was a nice restaurant in an old bank - kind of dark but neat ambience. They had unique and delicious, well-made cocktails, and plenty of small plates that were wonderful. We had the shaved asparagus salad, the cauliflower fritters (amazing), oysters, grilled octopus (again, amazing), and one large plate which was the special - a lamb bolognese ravioli, which my mom and sister loved. I would definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great choice!OtavioSFarahVIPDined on 8/6/2014To eat inside a bank vault, listening to a great jazz band was spectacular!Special Features:
- Great new tastesncfoodwineguyDined on 8/1/2014Entertained my son and daughter-in-law and had a great time. She is vegetarian, the rest are not. Excellent choices with lots of variety of texture, aroma and surprise. We enjoyed the drinks as well, particularly the "Dark and Stormy." This is our third trip. On the first time, we were caught in a sudden downpour and arrived thoroughly soaked. The staff took it in stride, although I'm sure that had the mop ready to clean up as soon as we left. Their welcome at this time of mild distress causes me to look forward to each return visit. Even without a rainstorm, we continue to feel welcomed to this delightful spot with great food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- High class restaurant and barDougVancouverDined on 7/30/2014I read a glowing review about this great place built into a bank vault and had to try it. Yes, there's a vault and the staff does a little tour and talk about the history, which is interesting. The menu is quite limited (a good thing that adds focus and quality) and very nouveau yet approachable. The chef is not trying to be wildly creative and is instead taking very traditional dishes (steak, pasta) and redesigning them with a 2014 palette in mind. We started with a nice plate of mussels, served on a bed of chorizo. I had the steak, which was cross cut into slices (like a grilled flank steak) and coated with a tasty beef reduction and roast potatoes. My friend had the chicken breast which was presented very well and tasted great.Special Features:
- JAKRNDinerDined on 7/26/2014We went to the Bedford with a Groupon for one small plate, two large plates and two cocktails. We had the mussels, flatiron steak and scallops. All were excellent! The mussels with chorizo were delicious and the portion was quite large. The entree portions were on the smaller end, but still very good. We didn't have dessert, but there was a very limited menu (3 items). The service was excellent, and the manager even came by a few times to make sure we were doing well. The ambiance was excellent, the restored bank vault is very cool!! I would definitely go back, but probably for a special occasion since it was pricySpecial Features:
- Romantic and historicalLoves2EatDined on 7/25/2014The tequila punch bowl was pretty tasty! I would recommend a 1/2 bowl of that for two people. My date and I were not completely impressed with the plates we chose for dinner. We did enjoy the octopus small plate and the cheese and meat platter. Those two in itself were filling. The mussels tasted fishy and was overpowered with meat sauce, which did not impress us. I think mussels are a delicacy in itself that a heavy sauce isn't necessary. The donuts dessert was too doughy and dense. We were expecting a lighter type of donut. The ambience was fabulous. We think the concept of reusing the doors of the old bank as part of the bathroom was unique and other parts of the bank embedded within the decoration.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great TimeDomsvDined on 7/19/2014This is one of my favorite spots in Chicago and I've never had a bad time here. Good music/food/atmosphere. Great spot for dates and for just having a good time late night. Had some family visiting from out of the country and knew from past experiences (celebrated my birthday here), I had to take them here. We had a table in the vault (highly recommend) and ordered one of everything "on bread", the steak, and few dozen oysters with couple bottles of champagne. Everything was excellent and Mike (the manager) treated us like family. Will definitely be back again soonSpecial Features:
- Oustanding food, unique ambiancedeeceVIPDined on 7/19/2014I took my brother his wife, another couple, and my mother here and they had an amazing experience. The food was outstanding and fit to share between all parties. The scene inside is a great dining experience. The lighting is dim so it may be a little bit harder on an older crowd, but my brother and sister-in-law thought it was one of the best restaurants (they visit often) we've dined at in Chicago - highly recommended for a group or date.Special Features:
- The Stay out of Bed-fordOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/12/2014Started my night here and didn't go to bed til 7 A.M. It's got everything to create an amazing night!Special Features:
- landmark bank turned restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/12/2014I booked a reservation of 15 for a birthday party. The atmosphere and food were great. Our server was very attentive and provided great great service as well. My only complaint was that the room they had us in was very hot. I even heard other tables around us asking if the air could but turned up however due to the poor circulation the room stayed hot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- dinner with friends, perfect spotkjhcVIPDined on 7/12/2014Delicious, creative food options. It was fun to share several small plates and sides between 4 people. The wine list isn't great, but they focus on cocktails. The atmosphere for dinner is just right--just enough lighting, not too loud, and intimate seating (small tables, but they feel just right), and lots to look at! The staff and manager took great care of us. Thank you! We'll be back :)Special Features:
- Great spotBenitaVIPDined on 7/2/2014The Bedford is a very cool restaurant. A lot of space and easily accommodates a couple or a bigger group. We enjoyed our food and drinks. Our service just went downhill throughout the night as the place got busy. Our waitress was very nice but we just didn't see her much later in the evening, and found ourselves waiting for 20 minutes to get the bill and then longer to get our credit cards picked up. We had to remind the waitress that the bill had to be adjusted to account for the bar bites we ordered earlier (Which were supposed to be 50% off the menu price). I'm not sure if the restaurant was just short staffed that night, and that was why service took a hit. I'd still go back there. Bar bites are 50% off from 5:30-7:30.Special Features:
- I want to like it...ryhayesDined on 6/27/2014I would recommend for the restaurant itself. Go. The space is worth visiting, if only once. Food isn't overly pricey which is nice for new Wicker Park spots. Sweet rework of the bank basement space with bank vault room, etc. The food was good, presentation very good, service was awkward and uncomfortable at best. It wasn't an occasion where i cared but man the service should at least match the food.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Choice in Wicker ParkfoodlvrDined on 6/26/2014Great ambience in historic bank building. Seems like it would be great for drinks in bar and in the bank vault.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great date nightdatenightDined on 6/14/2014Dark and Candlelit. The fact that it's in an old bank adds a neat focal point with a bar inside the old vault. Really good food and wonderful serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 6/13/2014really enjoyed this restaurant. Food excellent and atmophere lovelySpecial Features:
- The following 421 reviews are from the The Bedford reviews archive.
- Great experienceMaggieDined on 5/16/2014We had a great experience at The Bedford. The place itself is very cool and the vibe was on point. I started with a Fergie's cup which was the perfect Friday happy hour drink. The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend the steak and the mac and cheese. Our service left a little more to be desired but it wasn't detrimental to our experience. I would definitely go back.Special Features:
- New find!Mueller3819Dined on 5/16/2014I had dinner at The Bedford with a friend before seeing a show at The Chopin Theater. What a find! We loved it! Our server was lovely and informative and a lot of fun. We could have sat there all night and tried many items on the menu - we like to share! But we had to scurry over to the show. I'll be back when I don't have to rush out!! Thank you for such a lovely evening!Special Features:
- What happened?MostanyDined on 5/12/2014I had been to this place in multiple occasions in the past and loved it. This time around it was just mediocre. Service was good but the food took way too long to be served. The burger that I ate was extremely salty and inedible. Too bad this happened cause I really liked it.Special Features:
- Loud, confused, and saltyFoodtimeDined on 5/9/2014This place needs to decide if it's a bar/club or a restaurant. It feels like a restaurant - the menu is interesting, people are sitting at tables and eating.. Restaurant stuff. But the music is loud enough to stun a dachshund and I can only surmise it's because they want/expect people to enjoy more of a bar or club scene? I think, given the music and general atmosphere, they should just go all in on the bar scene. The food was interesting and generally ok (except for the pierogies, which tasted like day-old pastry filled with mushed up hotdogs) but almost everything was far far too salty. Maybe this makes more sense from a bar standpoint if it encourages people to drink more. Who knows. In any case, wouldn't go back, wouldn't recommend.
- Birthday?Theater DinnerLucyDined on 5/9/2014Very pleasant experience from the moment we stepped through the door....The staff was great and very friendly, our food was delish, and the atmosphere was both romantic and eclectic...Granted we were there for an early dinner before heading to the Chopin Theatre to see a play, so it may change for the late night crowd.....but definitely would recommend for an early dinnerSpecial Features:
- Simply SensationaltastefulcuisineloverDined on 5/8/2014The Bedford was a wonderful! Our server was exceptionally kind, and very well versed in the menu. Her recommendations were spot on for our taste buds. The deviled eggs and steak were our favorites! This is a great place to celebrate a special birthday or kick back and relax for some exquisite drinks.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome place!CitygirlDined on 5/3/2014Went here for my boyfriend's surprise birthday dinner. Everything was perfect, service, food and drinks were great! Reserved two tables and asked that they be next to each other and was accommodated! Would def recommendSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good, but not great.KhillVIPDined on 5/3/2014We like that the menu had changed since we had last been in and the food was very good. The service was not was not so good and that was a little disappointing. It gets a little crazy with big groups, but we had a nice time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- will most likely not returnYoungLadyVIPDined on 5/2/2014The service was very slow. The food was extremely salty. The drinks were ok but nothing special. The tables were way too close to each other and the place was very load, so it was impossible to have a private conversation. We wont return there.
- Amazing space, mediocre foodKimelizaVIPDined on 5/1/2014You can't find a better atmosphere than the Bedford. The lower level of a bank including original vault and safe deposit vault. The mood is subdued and romantic. However the drinks (manhattan) taste like cough syrup the Mac n' cheese was like bland card paper and califlower fritters were just okay. The deviled eggs and broccolini were really good, but those are "Food 101" items. I would definitely reccommend the Bedford for the ambiance, but not worth it if you are a "foodie"!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Banking itFoodieVIPDined on 4/26/2014My overall experience was good though I found The Bedford to be more of a hot spot that you meet for drinks and a snack rather than dinner. The food was good though a little salty and small servings. Drinks are awesome and the ambience is a lot of fun but if you want to have an intimate dinner with lots of talking then I wouldn't recommend it. The vault was fun to see and made it worth it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always amazingIvusha88VIPDined on 4/25/2014I love this place, and everything about it! I have been here multiple times, and am never disappointed. The food is fantastic, the drinks are delicious, and the ambiance is intriguing. 95% of the time, service is 5 stars as well, but there will always be an occassion where you get a cranky waitress, which is the reason behind the "Good" under service for this one.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good food, poor serviceKevinDined on 4/18/2014Went to the Bedford on a Friday night for dinner with my lady friend. We sat for 15 min with no server, so we flagged someone else down to take our order. Waitress comes by later to introduce herself. Our waitress was busily shuffling all over the restaurant not really doing anything for the rest of our dinner. She reappeared one or twice to check, then finally showed up with the wrong bill. Our waitress seemed new, awkward, and confused. Good was good though.Special Features:
- Excellent Service and AmbianceMikeBeeVIPDined on 4/12/2014From the moment I left the cab passed through the gigantic door, and walked downstairs the looks of this place is really unique in appearance. The lounge areas are spacious and lush, and the dining area I sat in was comfortable, and in the center of the restaurant with the vault to my left, and the night club area to my right. The place does have quite a bit of sound, but it's possible to have a conversation. The food was excellent, and we sampled the oysters, a special rib appetizer, and enjoyed both fish and chicken accompanied by a bowl of fries. The small complimentary glass of sparkling wine that was served with the appetizers was quite refreshing. For dessert we had a plate of strawberries, and Grand Marnier. Great experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great atmosphere & delicious food!LauraLeeDined on 4/12/2014My fiancé and I went here for a fun night out and we were not disappointed! The food was great - simple dishes with a nice spin on them! We were both really impressed with the ambiance and atmosphere though...it was loud, energetic, it was busy and it was such a different setting than most restaurants. The old bank vault is very cool looking and the details are so interesting. We are definitely wanting to go back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DJ DinnerAMAMAMDined on 4/11/2014Our dinner on Friday night was atrocious. I asked for a quieter table and we were placed under the DJ Booth! Basically a full blown club atmosphere was in play. I have no problem with this, except when I have booked a table for six for dinner. You could not hear your neighbor speak, never mind anybody across the table. This was not a restaurant -- this was a club. I should have told that a club would be in progress when I booked the table. The worst dinner experience I have ever had in Chicago.
- Dine InFirstTimeDined on 4/5/2014Located in the basement of an old bank but with a young energetic crowd. Come here to dine in on some small plates and large drinks. Get the punch bowl to share with your group and be sure to reserve a table so you don't have to wait to be sitted. Also make sure you are willing to spend a pretty penny, you are in a bank and they charge you like you are in one.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Girlfriend's BirthdayMaggaliciousDined on 4/5/2014Really cool spot inside of an old bank! Delicious food, specifically the scallops and flat iron steak. Solid wine and liquor options.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Impressed by FoodWillDined on 4/2/2014We went here with a work group. I picked it because I thought it was a cool bar scene with low expectations on food. It was actually the opposite. The bar was quiet with a small crowd (it was a Wednesday night around 8pm), and the food was delicious. Service was very attentive, which would be expected as we were one of the only tables eating in our servers section. The drinks are delicious too. Overall, we had a great dining experience, but I maybe more of a weekend spot for a crowd.Special Features:


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"Simulations with MATLAB and Simulink were essential to assessing feasibility and evaluating broad design tradeoffs as well as making detailed design decisions—like the size of control surfaces and the vertical tail—that directly affect aircraft dynamics and handling qualities."
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Nearly time to make New Year's Resolutions!
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Should You Get a Mammogram? And how Often?
Last month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force dramatically
changed their recommendations on when (and how often) women should have
routine mammograms. To make matters even more perplexing, the federal
panel's new guidelines contradict
longstanding advice from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The lively
debate will undoubtedly continue for several months, but here are the
major questions being asked…
What exactly are the new guidelines? There
are three important changes.
■ Until age 50,
women do not need routine mammograms unless they are considered to
be at increased risk for breast cancer. (See factors
that define this higher-risk category.)
■ Between ages 50
and 74, women should have a routine mammogram every two years. Beyond
age 74, the panel concluded that both the benefits and risks of the
test are scientifically uncertain.
■ Monthly self-examination
is no longer recommended and the value of a doctor's manual
exam is not scientifically certain.
What makes this new advice so controversial? It
departs significantly from the old standard, which was a mammogram
every year, for every woman, starting at age 40 along with monthly
self exam (and an annual doctor's manual exam). Some
experts worry that the new guidelines will keep younger women from
being routinely screened in time for early diagnosis and, therefore,
optimal treatment.
How common is breast cancer? It's
the most common cancer in American women.Experts say
that 1 in every 8 will develop the disease. Just for the sake of
comparison, lung cancer (the second most common malignancy in females)
strikes one in 14 women. Maybe even more important, in terms
of reacting to the new guidelines: a woman's risk of breast
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Your age… Your
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20 years
1 in 1,985
30 years
1 in 229
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1 in 68
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1 in 37
60 years
1 in 26
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mammogram lowers that risk by 15 percent in women between the ages
of 40 and 59.
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abnormalities that are present, especially in younger women because
the density of their breast tissue makes images difficult to read.
Ironically, however, this helps explain why almost half of all
mammograms done on women under age 50 yield "suspicious" results
that require follow-up tests, often including biopsies. These supplemental
procedures can be painful and they themselves involve risks. For
example, mammograms expose women to radiation, and while many experts
feel the risks are insignificant, others say that premenopausal
women screened annually over a 10-year period are exposed to enough
radiation to potentially increase their risk of developing the
disease. And the younger the woman, the more sensitive her breast
is to radiation exposure.
Will insurance still cover annual mammograms for women
under 50? Maybe, but there's no guarantee. Insurance
companies are strongly influenced by private groups, such as the
ACS, which still recommends annual screens beginning at age 40.
Additionally, companies also tend to cover the cost of tests that
qualified medical professionals deem necessary. So if you speak
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you should be screened annually—then regardless of your age,
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out-of-pocket for the test, which generally costs about $100.
What's the bottom line? The panel
urges every woman to discuss the matter with her physician and
come to an agreement about how best to protect her health. Also
worth noting: respected research shows that women can reduce their
risk for breast cancer by limiting alcohol intake, exercising regularly
and maintaining appropriate weight. Breast feeding for at least
several months also reduces risk, as does avoiding post-menopausal
hormone therapy.
What Increases Your Risk for Breast Cancer?
1. Two first-degree relatives (a mother, sister or daughter) or second-degree
relatives (a grandmother, aunt or granddaughter) who developed
breast cancer before age 50.
2. Three first- or second-degree relatives who developed
breast cancer at any age.
3. A known gene mutation that is linked with
breast cancer.
Can Caffeine Really Counter Too Much Alcohol?
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have learned that coffee isnt as good
an antidote to alcohol as many people think. The caffeine does
counteract the subjective effects of too many drinks, but doesnt
reverse the performance effects.
So people think theyre sober, but their reaction time
and judgment remain just as impaired. Thats why, says investigator
Roland Griffiths, College
kids who are using combinations of caffeine and alcohol are more
likely to be involved in accidents than those consuming just
alcohol. Amazing-Health Tip: Help
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Results are out on the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trail on the effects of frankincense extract in relieving osteoarthritis pain. The University of California-Davis study lasted 90 days and involved 75 patients. The treatment group not only showed significant improvement in knee joint function and marked reduction in pain; but benefits were felt as quickly as seven days after starting to take the extract. Amazing-Health Tip: You
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