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Rookie running backs can make an immediate fantasy impact. Sadly, two have succumbed to injury and are gone for the 2011 season.
The Lions' Mikel Leshoure, out with a torn Achilles tendon, was going to be part of a tandem with Jahvid Best. The other is the Cardinals' Ryan Williams, lost with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. This is the opportunity Beanie Wells has wanted despite two lackluster and disappointing pro seasons. We wish them both well with their recovery. It's still an under-the-belt hit to fantasy owners as there are two fewer running backs to draw from. Let's focus on running backs who can actually make an impact.
One note and an important one: I took the time to read and review Pro Football Weekly's 2011 Draft Preview — no, really, I did! Understanding a player's role, his skills and the team around him always gives you an edge over your fellow owners because you understand the bigger picture. The Draft Preview gives you everything you need on a rookie's strengths and weaknesses entering the league.
While I've written a few sentences on the pros and cons of each rookie listed, you should check out PFW's book as that's where I garnered the information. I've been buying the Draft Preview every year since my career in the industry began. Surprisingly, you can still find it in some bookstores. They're also great reference books, but if you don't go that route, PFW also has a great draft prospects section on its site, as well.
Mark Ingram, Saints
Ingram is having an outstanding camp and is my pick to be the top rookie running back. He's going to be part of a one-two punch with Pierre Thomas, and I also like him as a goal-line back. His ability to move a pile and his yards after contact will make all the difference in fantasy points and total touchdowns.
Ingram's not huge but has good size, 5 feet-9 1/8 inches and 215 pounds. He's a patient runner and has good vision with a natural feel for running lanes. He's quick-footed with short-area burst and can avoid direct hits. What I admire most about him is his power and the toughness he displays gaining yards after contact. He protects the football and can put a team on his back, if needed. However, he does not have elite skills, does not have top-end speed, and defenders can catch him from behind. He also has questionable hands and is not a good route runner; he will have to improve those skills to expand his role in the Saints' pass-first offense.
I believe Thomas will be a top-15 fantasy back by season's end. If he becomes a consistent goal-line back, a top-10 finish is possible. Right now his ADP (average draft position) shows him as the 29th running back off fantasy draft boards, going 65th overall in ADP, the sixth round in a 12-team league. I think he's currently undervalued. Maybe he'll begin to move up as he's having a solid camp, but right now grab him and be happy.
Daniel Thomas, Dolphins
Thomas is having an inconsistent preseason. In his defense, he says he's a back who needs a few carries under his belt to get going. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt as many bruisers say that. He does need to improve as a goal-line back to give him some way of producing more points in a committee approach.
Thomas is durable at 6 feet 0¼ inch and 230 pounds. He has the moves to be a punishing runner and a decent receiver. He won't see many balls come his way through the air as that's the role Reggie Bush will play, but Thomas has good balance and body control. He can pick his holes with good vision and is agile for a back his size. He lacks breakaway speed, at times carries the ball too loosely, dances too much and does not power through when making contact. He will also need to work on pass protection. He's a big back who has finesse but does not power over runners using his size as an advantage.
The team will build around the rushing attack as QB Chad Henne has not shown the ability to carry a team. Thomas' ADP shows he's currently the 31st running back being taken, 75th overall, the seventh round in a 12-team league. Based on his scouting report and his current camp, that's not a bad spot to take him. I'd rather take him as a No. 3 fantasy back with upside, and he has upside at that point in the draft.
Roy Helu, Redskins
Helu in a preseason game showed the explosiveness that head coach Mike Shanahan has raved about. While I'm not comparing two different backs, I remember how he raved about Clinton Portis and his first year in the league. Let's hope Helu can play like Portis did that year. Regardless, Tim Hightower has just about locked up the starting job. He's done that with excellent running and great blitz-pickup ability — a weakness for Helu. Ryan Torain is out with a broken hand, so Helu has a chance to make an impact.
At 5 feet 11½ inches, 219 pounds, Helu has size with speed and an ability to get to the edge. That, combined with agility and elusiveness, makes him a home-run threat. You add good hands and you see why Shanahan raves about him. Like other burners, he can be inconsistent and shut down. He needs to learn to run lower and is not great at breaking tackles, nor is he a great blocker. There are mental and physical toughness questions regarding his desire to compete. He is suited for an offense that stretches the field.
Helu is someone I would take in the early late rounds. He's currently the 59th runner taken, 94th overall, the eighth round in a 12-team league. That's too rich for my blood as there are legitimate questions surrounding him and how the team plans on using him. I would rather take him a few rounds later. Now, if he drops, that's different, so don't just write him or any player off in a fantasy draft because eventually every player, no matter how much you dislike him, can become a value pick.
Kendall Hunter, 49ers
Hunter will learn from Frank Gore, one of my favorite running backs. Gore's a tough, physical runner, confident and mentally tough enough to overcome multiple ACL tears. Hunter is battling Anthony Dixon for the honor of backing Gore up. The team is not happy with Dixon not being physical as a runner, whereas Hunter has been improving on his blitz pickups and showcasing his abilities. There's a good chance he'll see a workload that showcases his explosiveness and speed as compared to Gore's power.
Hunter has solid inside rushing skills as he's built low to the ground, has good balance and tackle-breaking ability. He has good vision and an ability to pick a hole and hit it quickly with the burst to get to the outside. He brings durability issues, and at 5 feet 7¼ inches, 199 pounds, you know why. He needs to work on running routes, blocking and learning how to secure the ball better.
I like Hunter's potential as a niche player, similar to Darren Sproles when he was with San Diego. Hunter won't see extensive time, but the team will pick its moments. With Gore's injury history and Dixon being unproven, Hunter could be thrust into more touches than we expect. In the few leagues in which he's being taken, his ADP registers him as the 82nd rusher taken, 210th overall. That's late in a draft, but in a league with rosters of 18 or more, I'd take him as a flier pick and see what he has to offer.
Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons
Rodgers will be a tease like Jerious Norwood. Norwood was explosive, but his playing time and when he would bust a highlight-reel play was always unpredictable. The team also re-signed Jason Snelling, so although they're saying there's a role for Rodgers, the team will probably pick and choose where they use him. Remember, Snelling is a veteran, in the same offense and has played as the third-down back.
Rodgers is a strong runner with solid lower-body strength, is competitive and runs hard. He can stop, start and cut sharply. He has short-area quickness, agility, great peripheral vision, elusiveness and is efficient. He's able to catch and protects the football. Despite that, he's small at 5 feet 5 1/8 inches and 196 pounds, bringing up durability questions. Surprisingly he was used heavily in college, with more than 900 touches in three seasons. Considering he has wear and tear, along with his size, one wonders if he can handle a full NFL season.
Michael Turner is starting, with Snelling backing him up and also able to play the third-down role. That tells me Rodgers will see some third-down duties but not enough touches to warrant counting on him. Rodgers is not draftable and is a player who will need an injury to get any kind of extensive playing time.
Alex Green, Packers
Green projects to be a third-down back, and when you add a healthy Ryan Grant and James Starks as the primary ballcarriers, you'll see Green being used in limited packages. He comes from a spread offense and needs to learn to play in the NFL, but the team is happy with his camp and his ability to pick up the responsibilities of a third-down back. He will see playing time based on his solid camp.
Green has size at 6 feet 0¼ inch, weighing 225 pounds. He has good feet, speed to accelerate and is agile for a big man. He also has soft hands and can turn upfield quickly. He has issues fumbling, runs upright and lacks power. His numbers were padded in a pass-happy offense where he also faced nickel and dime packages, so the jury is out on how he'll handle the NFL.
Owners are generally not drafting Green, and when they do, his ADP shows him as the 80th back taken, 210th overall. What makes him intriguing is the lack of production Grant has shown the last couple of years. He's a player to keep an eye on in-season but not on draft day. He could become a waiver-wire pickup if Grant or Starks falters, and it's not a given one won't.
Jamie Harper, Titans
I merely list Harper because Chris Johnson could be a holdout, and recent reports indicate it could be a long one. Javon Ringer is also suffering from a hamstring injury, allowing the fourth-round pick to take advantage of the situation. He's had a solid camp highlighted by a great Week Two preseason game.
At 5 feet 11 3/8 inches, weighing in at 233 pounds, Harper is a big boy. He has solid straight-line speed, is quick-footed and able to sidestep and spin off defenders. He's agile and a decent receiver who can play off screens while adjusting to throws with his soft hands. At times he dances too much, does not play up to his size and has never been a featured back.
I like Harper's potential and believe you have to waste a draft pick on him if C.J. is still holding out. Sure, Ringer would be the starter, but Harper would spell him. Right now Harper is not being drafted — a horrible mistake as C.J.'s holdout may not end for a while. I would take him at the end of a draft as a flier pick if Ringer's still hurt or the team hasn't brought a veteran in. After all, if he doesn't pan out, we need waiver-wire fodder after Week One, and that's what flier picks are for!


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Rondaxe Retreat in Old Forge
- bedrooms 5
- baths 2
- sleeps 15
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- pets allowed yes
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** Handicap Accessible **
Rondaxe Retreat is conveintely located off of Route 28. The spacious 1300 square foot per floor new construction home, sits upon 8 secluded acres. Home has an attached 28x28 two car garage (PERFECT FOR SNOWMOBILERS) and a large wrap around deck. A five minute trip will bring you into downtown Old Forge which features over 20 shops and stores, miniture golf, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, and Calypso Cove. Consider spending the day on the Old Forge Lake Cruises where you can take a 14 mile round trip cruise down the fulton chain of lakes or take a ride on the Adirondack scenic railroad. When you stay make sure you take a walk/hike on the state trail that leads to the Fireman Watch Tower and enjoy the breathtaking views. The state trail is about 100 feet from the back door. Come and enjoy your summer or winter with us.
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Peter Hernandez 518-821-9115
house rental amenities
28x28 two car garage
large handicap accessible wrap around deck with BBQ, picinc table and chairs
2 bedrooms - 5 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
pull out sofa
bathroom is completely handicap accessable
Washer / Dryer
Air conditioning
Dish Network HBO/Cinemax / 42" Flat Screen TV / DVD player
Outside firepit
** Winter -- Direct Snowmobile trail access, just minutes to Trail 5 **
activities and attractions in Old Forge Adirondacks
(6 miles) Enchanted Forest Water Park
(6 miles) Calypso Cove
(6 miles) Old Forge Lake Cruises
(8 miles) Adirondack Scenic railroad
(8 miles ) Sea Plane Rides
(6 miles ) Down town Old Forge features;
antiquing, cycling, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking, sailing, skiing, arcades, kayaking, whitewater rafting, movie theater, resturants, shops, beaches, mini golf, snowmobiling, two golf courses,
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Rental Rates On 5 Bedrooms
Summer 2014 / June1st - September 7th -- $1500.00 Weekly , Friday to Friday rentals
Fall 2014 / September 7th - November 30th -- $1500.00 Weekly, Friday to Friday rentals
Winter 2014-2015 / December 1st - May 31st -- $1700.00 Weekly, Friday to Friday rentals
- All weekly rentals are Firday to Friday.
- A utility fee may apply for excessive usage
- $100 cleaning fee will be assessed to all rentals
- $500.00 security deposit required
- Additional deposit required for pets
Prices and deposits subject to change.
Peter Hernandez 518-821-9115
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Old Forge
- Enchanted Forest Water Safari
- Adirondack Scenic Railroad
- Sea Plane Rides
- Old Forge Lake Cruises
- Snowmobiling
Top things to do on a budget
- Miniture Golf
- See a movie at the Strand
- Enjoy the day fishing
- Take a walk/hike on the state trail to the Firemans Watch Tower
- Enjoy a day at the beach
Top things to do with a family
- Calypso Cove / go karts
- A day trip to the beach
- Over 20 shops in town for your enjoyment
- Enchanted Forest Water Safari
- Spend some time at the arcade
Peter Hernandez , owner

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Update, 3:50 p.m.
Kate Goldberg, a senior at Weston High School, recounted her experience during the lockdown.
"I was terrified," she said. "We were all sitting in our classroom, and an announcement came over that said, 'We are on lockdown, this is not a drill.'"
Goldberg said her math teacher gathered everyone in the corner of the classroom and said if it was a real threat, he would break the window and they'd all jump out.
She eventually started to talk to people outside of school via text message, and realized the threat had subsided.
Goldberg, a cheerleader, said she was disappointed practice was canceled today.
Update, 2:24 p.m.
The school sent out its second update regarding the lockdown at Weston High School Wednesday afternoon:
Out of an abundance of caution, Weston High School is currently evacuating all students in an orderly fashion under the supervision of the Weston Police Department due to an unconfirmed threat. Students are being evacuated to Weston Middle School and Weston Intermediate School. The high school evacuation will allow the Weston Police Department to search the entire building.
- Buses will depart for high school students only at approximately 2:00 p.m. Buses will be staged in front of WIS and WMS. Student drivers will be escorted to parking lots from either WIS or WMS, and every car will be searched by police before releasing student drivers one by one.
- Buses will return to campus for the next bus tier for WMS students only – this will delay dismissal time to approximately 2:45 p.m.
- Buses will then again return to campus for a third tier today at WIS and HES – this will delay dismissal time to approximately 3:30 p.m.
- All after-school activities have been canceled.
- The Weston Police Department has asked that all high school students take the bus home this afternoon and that parents not personally pick up their student to keep the front of the high school clear from traffic.
- Parents may pick up their child at dismissal time at HES, WIS, and WMS for these schools only.
We will update you with dismissal times as we manage the flow of buses.
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Weston High School is temprorarily locked down, according to an email blast sent out from the school Wednesday afternoon.
"As a precautionary measure Weston High School has been placed in a temporary lockdown in response to an unconfirmed threat," the email blast reads. "The other three schools are not in lockdown."
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Two rounds so far and the conclusion is that my putting has gotten worse,thought that wasn't possible.
But having 39 and 37 in the rounds,it's adding at least 10/12 strokes onto the round. Hopefully rectify it soon enough,as the rest of it is spot on.
I know how you feel! Submitted my third round for handicap today. 38 putts. It's killing me.


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Room was very clean. It had a very large flat screen TV which included many of the premium channels which was a pleasant surprise. Staff was very friendly. The front desk was even staffed when we left at 5:00 a.m.
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They know that they shouldn't knock on door until checkout time! We have been in many other hotels that will knock on door at 8am when checkout isn't until noon! We have an 8 month old daughter so it's great to be able to sleep in! Thank you!
we were there when it was 90 degrees outside but pool was not yet opened :( no biggie but it would have been nice to take a dip!Right next to Wal Mart which was extremely convenient and less than a block from Sonic! They also have a great park down the hill with a skate/bike ramps! Great for kids!
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At BEST WESTERN in Clinton, Arkansas, the great outdoors is just a short drive away, including the stunning Ozark Mountains. Buffalo River is also nearby, and a popular destination for a variety of water recreation activities. The local Chuckwagon races are an exciting, family-friendly event that draws guests from around the US. Whether you're traveling to...
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Hilltop Inn & Suites Greenbrier is located in Greenbrier. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and...
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Welcome to the BEST WESTERN Fiddlers Inn. We are just one mile from the famous square in downtown Mountain View, the Folk Music Capital of the World. We are also adjacent to White River Hoedown and Aunt Minnie's Mall. Enjoy the rustic charm of the BEST WESTERN Fiddlers Inn, centrally located to area attractions. Explore Mountain View and visit the Blanchard...
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The cabin was especially nice. The place was immaculate. The bed was very comfortable and the owners were very nice. The location was great and it was extremely quiet. We definitely will go again when we travel there to visit family.
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When you stay at Americas Best Value Inn in Mountain View, you'll be convenient to Ozark Folk Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other ame...
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Come stay at the Days Inn Mountain View, Arkansas and enjoy a free continental breakfast, our refreshing pool, and nearby restaurants. We are located only 2 blocks from the downtown area. Complimentary Continental Breakfast Outdoor Seasonal Pool Close to Ozark Folk Center State Park Blanchard Spring Caverns
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Original post made on Mar 26, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 6, 2009, 12:00 AM
on Mar 26, 2009 at 10:31 pm
For those who are interested: the video recording of CISCO talk is now available at Web Link .
And the next meetup event is coming up on 4/7 - "Face to Face with Esther Dyson" .
Thanks Angela for a nice write-up!
Best regards,
Web Link
on Apr 7, 2009 at 10:04 am
Interesting detail on how social media is penetrating the enterprise and making a bottom line difference. Thanks for sharing.
on Apr 7, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Now, Cisco needs to be persuaded to be a better corporate citizen. Their WebEx facility on Ferguson Rd. betw. Central Xway & Middlefield is a blight on the neighborhood and Cisco has publicly stated their opposition to improving that area.
The WebEx building sits -- practically uninhabited -- in the middle of a huge concrete parking lot that is always empty. There are also large, ugly transmitters up in the lot. They have made no effort to improve the site's physical appearance. There's a lot that this neighborhood needs and another ugly office building is not one of them.
Encourage Cisco to clean up its WebEx property.


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Personal Internet Use on Workplace Computers Could Be a Crime, Profs Say in Law Review Article
Posted Dec 12, 2012 12:11 PM CDT
By Martha Neil
Despite workplace policies that may technically prohibit employees from using on-the-job computers for Web browsing or other personal purposes, many routinely do so.
But violating such rules doesn't simply create a potential for issues with an employer, two professors say in an upcoming American Business Law Journal article. It could conceivably be prosecuted as a crime under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Tech News Daily reports.
Social Science Research Network provides an abstract of the article by Stephanie M. Greene and Christine Neylon O'Brien of the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.
The authors point out that some federal appeals courts which have considered the issue are willing to literally apply the CFAA, which was enacted in 1986 and intended to deter and punish hackers, to those who "exceed authorized access" on company computers.
Hat tip: Mashable.
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Three teens who killed a 16 year old Atlee student in Hanover last year will each serve 27 years in prison. A circuit court judge handed down the sentence following a four hour hearing Monday afternoon.
It was quite an emotional day in court as the 16 year old victim's mother took the stand in tears followed by the three defendants who told the court they're sorry.
"A joke, a mockery of the court system," Shannon Wells said in response to the defendant's apologies.
She didn't hold back her feelings after the sentencing of three teens who killed her 16 year old son, Brett.
"27 years is not enough," she said in anger.
More than two dozen people were in court Monday to support the Wells family, many of them wearing t-shirts with Brett's photo.
Defense attorneys pleaded with the judge to re-consider the 1st degree murder charges four months after the court found Da'von Byers, Xavia Highsmith, and Kevin Drayton guilty of shooting wells in his home over 4 ounces of marijuana. A judge denied the motion and listened as the defense portrayed the teens as smart, involved in church and school activities. But it wasn't enough to avoid the prison sentence the defendant's parents braced themselves for.
"Compared to what he could've gotten, it was fair. I look at it the other way, it could've been my son and I'd want the same justice for her that I'd want her to want for me," said Karima Byers.
Justice not served to the extent an ailing mother, or the state, would've chosen.
"It's certainly not what the Commonwealth was hoping for," said Prosecutor Shari Skipper.
"Life. A life for a life right?" Wells said regarding her expectations of the sentence.
She also testified she has to get counseling once a week just to get through her grief. Her husband, Brett Well's father, was too shaken up to speak.
The teens could have been sentenced to as little as six years and as much as life in prison. Their 27 year sentence takes into account more than 30 years the judge suspended.
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WILMINGTON - State Police police yesterday identified the person killed in a Route 125 head-on car crash as Roberto Leon, 47, of Andover.
At 8:35 p.m. Sunday, troopers from the State Police Barracks in Andover responded to a two-car crash on Route 125 in Wilmington, near the North Reading line.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by Leon crossed the center line into oncoming traffic. The Toyota narrowly missed one other car before colliding, head on, into a 2004 Chevrolet K1500 sport utility vehicle. The Wilmington and Andover Fire Departments responded to the scene and determined that Leon was dead at the scene.
The occupants of the SUV, a 43-year old-man and a 12-year-old boy, both of Wilmington, were taken by ambulance to Lawrence General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Their identities are not being released at this time.
Route 125 was closed for approximately 2 1/2 hours to allow for rescue operations, collision reconstruction, and removal of debris and vehicles.
The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation by Troop A of the Massachusetts State Police. Troopers were assisted on scene by the State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section, Crime Scene Photo, Wilmington and Andover Police Departments and Massachusetts Department of Transportation.


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Inhalants are often among the first drugs that young adolescents abuse. In fact, they are one of the few classes of substances that are abused more by younger adolescents than older ones. Inhalant abuse can become chronic and continue into adulthood.
Data from national and state surveys suggest that inhalant abuse is most common among 7th through 9th graders. For example, in the Monitoring the Future study, an annual NIDA-supported survey of the Nation's secondary school students, 8th graders regularly report the highest rate of current, past-year, and lifetime inhalant abuse compared to 10th and 12th graders. In 2012, 6.2% of 8th graders, 4.1% of 10th graders, and 2.9% of 12th graders reported abusing inhalants in the year prior to the survey. One of the reasons may be that, according to the 2012 survey, nearly 66 percent of 8th graders don't think trying inhalants once or twice is risky and 41 percent don't consider the regular use of inhalants to be harmful. Young teens may not understand the risks of inhalant use as well as they should.


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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- A Chicago-based company is considering building a new warehouse and distribution center here in Central Illinois.
According to Pantagraph, Wirtz Beverages has expressed interest in building on Bloomington's west side and is looking for tax abatements from local governing bodies.
The first on that list: the McLean County Board.
Board Chairman Matt Sorensen says the tax abatement will be discussed at the board's Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Sorensen compared the proposal to the deal made last year for the Bloomington-Normal Bridgestone Tire Plant.
Under that proposal, property taxes on the Bridgestone facility were frozen for five years.
If approved, the Wirtz facility would bring an estimated 100 jobs to the area.


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TICONDEROGA — Miles Lussi shot a 38 to earn medalist honors and lead Lake Placid to a 6-0 victory over Ticonderoga in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference golf Friday.
Lucas Strack had a 41 for the Blue Bombers, while Kiefer Casler, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kane and Bjorn Kroes also won.
High School Sports Magazine
Nick Bezon (49) was Ticonderoga's low man.
Lake Placid 6, Ticonderoga 0
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The nephew said they had been working on the RV outside their home and while moving it out of the driveway, heard a loud boom, which led to the fire, according to Phoenix fire investigators.
The nephew was seriously burned, but is expected to be OK following treatment at the Arizona Burn Center. He suffered second- and third-degree burns to his upper body.
First responders got the call and rushed to the scene near Interstate 17 and Northern Avenue.
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Walker said it appeared a mechanical failure sparked the fire.
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In the 23 years of Timberwolves basketball, the team has an all-time 762-118 record (.397). With Kevin Garnett at the helm, the team amassed a 469-401 record (.539). The post-Garnett era has given us an astounding 167-391 record (.299). Sadly, the 31-51 campaign our team posted was the best record ever in a season where Kevin Garnett wasn't on the team! To the credit of former and current management, everyone in the league is expecting this team to become better and contend for a spot in the playoffs next season.
New POBO/GM/POT Flip Saunders has confirmed Kevin Love is here to stay. Kevin Love reciprocated that sentiment, and he is expected to come into next year fully healthy sans knuckle push ups. Ricky Rubio, the diamond in David Kahn's rough, will be ready to start his first 82 game season entirely healthy. Thanks to the shortened season and ACL injury, Rubio has played the equivalent of one full season and a deep playoff run in his first 2 NBA seasons. The two best players are actually 100% healthy coming into next season. Knock on wood.
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PARIS -- Industry analysts say former Renault executive Carlos Tavares, who will succeed Philippe Varin as PSA/Peugeot Citroen CEO on March 31, is the right man to lead the automaker -- at the right time.
Tavares, 55, will take on the CEO role just a couple of days after the French carmaker, China's Dongfeng Motor Co. and the French government are expected to sign a 3-billion-euro ($4.1 billion) capital tie-up negotiated by Varin.
Tavares is a former protege of Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn and was second in command at the French automaker before leaving the company last summer.
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Warburton urged Thierry Peugeot to "give Mr. Tavares carte blanche to work fast and aggressively (he is a true man of industry with strong experience of what levers can be pulled – we are convinced he will find more savings than Mr. Varin)."
Lisbon, Portugal-born Tavares spent more than three decades at Renault and affiliate Nissan Motor Corp., rising through the ranks to head Nissan's American operations and become Ghosn's chief operating officer at Renault.
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[ Editor's note: Please don't use this forum to accuse people of crimes, even indirectly through questions. Put yourself in the shoes of the accused. Let's say we knew your name, and it was John Doe, and you served on a town council. Someone stood up at a meeting and said you had asked him for a loan. You say to the public that you have been advised by the town's attorney not to comment because the accuser is involved in litigation with the town. Then people go on the Internet and not only assume you asked for the loan but that you committed a crime, and then speculated about what other crimes or misdeeds you and others on the council were involved in. If that happened, I hope the forum editor would remove such comments. That's what we're doing here. If you don't like the way we monitor this forum, by all means go to another forum or start one of your own.]
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on Mar 21, 2010 at 11:53 am
I do hope that there are public hearings on corruption in Atherton.
I hope that who ever "dead messenger" he or she will be provided with the opportunity to testify.
I hope that the Almanac News covers this event.
I hope that daylight is brought to these troubling signs of foul play at Town Hall.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Putting yourself in other people's shoes, Marsala being forced to not comment, being subject to an alleged "he said/she said" allegation all sounds nice, until you step back and look at your competitor's paper and the e-mails that were published in which Marsala asked for the loan. That puts an entirely different spin on things. Why didn't the Almanac get these e-mails? If there is physical evidence that something happened, the "no comment" response takes on a very different light. In my view, you're crossing the line between journalism and advocacy at this point.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 1:01 pm
At what point does the "we can't comment because of litigation" transcend a proper objection and become a mechanism by public officials for hiding legitimate issues from the public in order to protect themselves? When a police report gets falsified? When a council member asks for a half million dollar loan? How far does it need to go in the editor's view?
Journalists should be pushing the envelope on this issue, not towing the line.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 1:43 pm
My pen name is dead messenger. It is a moniker that I have earned.
I did not seek to earn this title. I was retaliated against for calling attention the misconduct of Councilman Marsala and of others.
I was, figuratively speaking shot dead. After a while nobody seemed to notice nor care, including this very paper, despite my many e-mails and documentary evidence I sent to the editor and one of this paper's reporters.
As in the words of the late great Yogi Berra, it is deja vu all over again.
Only this time there is one distinct difference, Mr. Buckheit has financial resources in addition to determination.
As such the Almanac News would be wise not to dismiss im so casually as yet another disgruntled resident.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Mr. Gibboney and his reporters:
-- now exactly WHY?? have you not even requested the "re: loan" e-mails??
Is intentionally not having them supposed to be a reason for remaining " neutral"??
I have seen many times now, how a reporting style and editorial policy of "don't ask don't tell" have skewed out comes on a variety of Atherton issues that never did get a fair airing.
Please spend less time trolling your blog to control information and block opinion--
and more time investigating issues and events for facts, that might actually generate better discussion in all venues.
There must be a lot of talented but unemployed reporters looking for work right now.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 2:26 pm
San Mateo Daily journal is a safer venue for long lasting blogs.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 6:54 pm
It will be intersting to see how long Innocent bystander's post stays up. Or this one for that matter.
Given past history, (fraud in the building department)I don't expect anyone to do anything about this.
The DA? Forget about it. He needs funds from rich Atherton citizens to fund his campaigns.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
The Town Square Forum is intended to be a place for respectful and truthful thoughtful gathering place, not a place for fictional postings or vicious personal attacks. I believe that it is fundamentally wrong for individuals who are not even willing to use their real names to use the Town Square Forum to attack another individual either with fictional accounts or undocumented allegations.
Please, let's preserve the Town Square Forum for serious and respectful dialogue.
on Mar 21, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Jon Buckheit is a registered user.
Peter, I'm all for not resorting to ad hominem attacks, but let's have the undocumented allegations cut both ways. The Almanac published an article referencing me, did not ask for the documentary proof, and is now taking great pains to reference my statements as accusations, without reference to the existence of any proof. This portrays me in an unfair light as well.
on Mar 22, 2010 at 6:21 am
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
John, I agree entirely than any standard should cut both ways. I think that the anonymous posters have dragged this forum way down and the only way to restore it to being a place for respectful sharing of community opion is going to be for folks to knock off the clever, deceitful personal attacks - please everybody stick to the facts and, when you elect to attack someone with your opinion, please at least be honest enough to use your own name.
John does both state his facts clearly and use his own name - for which he has my respect.
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---- — MaryAnn's Diner, the Derry landmark where presidential candidates chase votes, is branching out to Windham.
Business founder and patriarch Bill Andreoli confirmed yesterday his son, Bill Andreoli Jr., and his daughter-in-law Duyen, plan to lease the former Chatterbox Cafe location in the Cobbetts Pond Plaza and open as soon as August.
The Chatterbox gained national attention when the Food Network's popular "Restaurant: Impossible" show and chef Robert Irvine tried to save the struggling business. The Chatterbox episode aired last year, but the restaurant has since closed.
Andreoli, from Salem, is retired, but keeps his hand in at MaryAnn's, a business he founded 22 years ago and named for his wife. His daughter, Christina, a Salem resident, now leads MaryAnn's in downtown Derry.
Son Bill has been involved in every phase of the business and was responsible for shaping the MaryAnn's brand and its 1950s-1960s theme, his father said.
"It's going to be the same thing we have now," Andreoli said.
That means the same look, a breakfast and lunch menu, the familiar MaryAnn's name, but a smaller venue, he said.
The elder Andreoli said the emphasis will be the same, too: "Quality food, good service, people can enjoy eating there and feel comfortable."
MaryAnn's is known for keeping a regular crew together that knows the customers.
"We have a corps of employees who have been together a minimum of 15 years," Andreoli said.
Bill Andreoli Jr. and his wife live in Windham. They were approached by local residents who encouraged the restaurant to expand and said they would support it, his father said.
"He knows a lot of people and they approached him about opening up," Andreoli said.
MaryAnn's has attracted a regional clientele.
"We get a lot of people out of Manchester and from areas around Boston," he said.
People stop in while visiting relatives, he said.
"They always come back," Andreoli said.
Celebrities including Rex Trailer and Chubby Checker have called at MaryAnn's. A wall has portraits of many presidential candidates stopping at the diner.
MaryAnn's had a second location years ago on the Methuen-Lawrence line, but gave it up because of staffing challenges, Andreoli said.
Still, the family had always given thought to expansion.
"My idea was to franchise or open other locations," Andreoli said. "I always said if the right location comes along or things are conducive to it, we'd definitely consider expanding."
The younger Andreoli also brings executive experience to the second MaryAnn's. His father said he has been president of a nutrition company for 10 years.
The Glynn family business that operates Cobbetts Pond Plaza confirmed the lease deal and referred questions to MaryAnn's about the opening of the second restaurant.


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Croatian drug maker Pliva recently sold its research and development center to GlaxoSmithKline PLC in a deal worth up to US$50 million (euro60 million). According to the Associated Press, Pliva has increasingly shifted its business toward making copies of established medicines since the center opened. GlaxoSmithKline, the world''s second-largest pharmaceutical company, will pay Pliva initially US$35 million (euro42 million) and keep 130 employees of the institute. Pliva may receive up to an additional US$15 million (euro18 million) if the early stage compounds progress into clinical development. Pliva is one of Croatia''s most profitable companies.


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What do you see? If you're in a public place, I'll bet at least half the people will have their noses a couple of inches from an electronic device such as a small communication and info device that serves as a telephone, internet connector, texter and gaming station that occasionally says "Droid" in a deep voice.
In fact, chances are that if these users were in a bank during a robbery, being so engrossed in the little transistorized marvels, I doubt they would realize what was happening. Questioned later, the answer would probably be, "what robbery?"
Even though I'm attempting to cling to the old traditional ways of communication and information gathering, it's now impossible to avoid being swept up in the "innovations" that seem to change on a daily basis. After so many years of stuffing things away in my mental file cabinets, I don't have room for the basics of using an iPhone, iPad, or electronic notebook.
In fact, if they start messing around with something as simple as an electric razor, I'll be sporting a full beard. I recall with fondness the simplicity of TVs. Change a channel? Get up and turn a knob. Turn it on and off? Get up and turn a knob. Now, it takes a six month course in television operation for the simple things like on, off, channel selection, volume control, recording, contrast, record and playback, and something called input.
I've mistakenly pushed the wrong button on the remote a number of times and after a grand expansion of my vocabulary, Judy, my resident expert, plays the remote like a pianist and has me back to Duck Dynasty in no time. A "self destruct" button would be nice. I could watch the thing disappear in a small mushroom shaped cloud.
However, a modern television is child's play when compared to some of the other so-called every day devices.
Such simple things as making a cup of coffee requires another short course in "Know Your Coffee Maker." Whatever happened to put in a filter, load with coffee, pour in water, push a button and wait a few minutes? Now, the control panel looks like something on a modern airliner. Weak, mild strong settings. Timers. Expensive little plastic sealed cups for individual servings. Auto on and off. De-scaling, whatever that means. Small LED information screens. Some day these things will evolve and can be used to walk the family dog.
Modern automobiles are hot beds of electronic gadgetry. Take a $10,000 vehicle and add the accessories deemed necessary for daily driving and watch the price climb to well over what it would cost to build a garage to put it in. One feature is self locking doors when the vehicle reaches a certain speed. Mine refused to let me out when I stopped. Out came the 250 page owners manual for re-programming the thing. An hour later I gave up and decided to carry a brick to use on the window. Use the brick, reach out and open the thing from the outside. Duct tape a piece of plastic over the opening.
That is just one small aggravation on modern automobiles, but I didn't expect the same to apply to my wrist watch. A few years ago, my brother gave me a watch that was the latest in modern timekeeping. Displaying the day, the month, the year, and time in seconds, it's controlled by satellite signals from the atomic clock in Boulder, Colo. Times are automatically set and it compensates for time zone changes and leap years. But heaven help the owner when the battery dies.
One morning mine was dead. After installing a new battery, out came the 200 page "How To Re-Activate Your Timepiece Without Losing Your Temper And Destroying It" book. The thing doesn't have the traditional winding and setting stem; instead there are four buttons that have to be manipulated in set sequences to restore all the functions. I decided to give it a try while waiting at Lee's Garage for a general inspection of our four-wheeled computerized transportation device.
Seeing my frustration, Lee kindly offered me his office in a move to avoid scaring his other clients into cancelling their repairs. I began a sequence of holding in button A while cycling button B three times, then depressing button D while using my elbow to depress button C. The thing would flash a few times and then tell me what time it was in Hong Kong.
Making little whining sounds and gritting my teeth I found that it was 6 a.m. in London, and in Iceland it was 1300 hours Greenwich Mean Time.
Luckily, the thing is shock proof and by the time my transportation computer was ready, I had thrown in the towel. Defeated by something as simple as a wrist watch!
Thank you, Lee, for charging me only for services rendered while throwing in the sympathetic back pats at no cost. Does anyone know where I can get one of those watches with a winding and setting stem? I'll trade one for it that will give you the time in Moscow.


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