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CLASSIFIED ADS LEGAL NOTICES Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Prime Location, Yorktown Heights COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), Best Location in Yorktown Heights A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. Store $1200. Page 26 Adjudicated to beThe Neglected WesT byches T er Guardian NN-2695/96-10/12B ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 Suitable for any type of business. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 FU No.: 22303 Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, Respondents. X HELP WANTED NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILDCLASSIFIED STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF ADS THE MOST RECENT LEGAL NOTICES tor of Development- FT-must have a background in development or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE rience fundraising, knowledge of what development entails and experi- Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENTPrime OF Location, GUARDIANSHIP Yorktown AND Heights CUSTODY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ence working with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, AND MAY FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH good knowledge of computers/software/ticketing systems, duties include 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PERIOD. SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULDBest Location BE CONSIDERED in Yorktown AS Heights A RESPONDENT; IF system and willing to organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 438-5795 and ask for Julie or Allison COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION1100 Sq. Ft. Store TO DETERMINE $3100; 1266 WHETHER Sq. Ft. store THE $2800NON-RESPONDENT and 450 Sq. Ft. THE WESTcHESTER GUARDiAn THURSDAY,PARENT(s) FEBRUARY SHOULD BE 23, SUITABLE 2012 CUSTODIANS FOR THEStore CHILD; $1200. IF THE CHILD IS PLACED ANDPage 3 Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B FU No.: 22303 Page 2 THE WTHEEST cWESTCHESTERHESTER GUARD iGUARDIANAn THURSDAY,THURSDAY,THURSDAY,REMAINS FEBRUARY INJULY FOSTER MARCH 11 201323,CARE 2012 SuitableFOR 29, FIFTEEN 2012 for anyOF THE type MOST of business. RECENT TWENTY-TWO Contact Wilca: MONTHS, 914.632.1230 THEPage 3 AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE Respondents. X RADIO PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, EVEN IF THE PARENT(s)HELP WERE NOTWANTED NAMED AS RESPONDENTS IN NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR Of Significance A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RADIORADIO Of SignificanceTHE CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. 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FEATUREP3forE – PUBLIC PRIVATESection PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION The Commission of Inquiry Report Into the Public Private Partnership (P3forE) - “PRIDE” Option to Rebuild Yonkers Public Schools Presented to Mayor Spano By HEZI ARIS serve.” Mayor Spano responded to the YONKERS, NY – Commission’s assessment, stating “I Mayor Mike Spano’s want to thank the Commission of Commission of Inquiry Inquiry for their professional assess- into the Finances of the ment of the PRIDE report. The report City of Yonkers (CoY) will enable the City and the Yonkers on July 10, 2013, presented him and School Board to engage in serious and his administration with its indepen- thorough discussions on what’s best for dent evaluation of the Yonkers PRIDE our taxpayers and students. I look for- report commissioned by the Yonkers ward to the School Board’s response to Public Schools’ relating to options to the Report.” rebuild Yonkers schools, and focuses on The detailed report outlining the a proposed Public-Private Partnership Commission’s findings can be found (P3forE) model to implement a $1.7 herein : Download Yonkers PS Pride billion capital plan. The Hon. Richard Hon. Richard Brodsky, Esq. Proposal Report 7.10.13. Brodsky, Esq., was at the helm of the The Commission of Inquiry into commission (pictured). “While I recognize the critical the Finances of the City of Yonkers In March 2013, Mayor Spano importance of devising innovative and in 2012 as a means to provide an in- requested the Commission, led by the expedited solutions for our schools’ ex- dependent review of the fiscal status of Hon. Richard Brodsky, Esq., the for- traordinary capital needs, I called upon the City. The Commission members mer New York State Assemblyman, the Commission of Inquiry to evaluate include former Assemblyman Richard to undertake an independent review how the proposal fits into the City’s Brodsky, former New York State Lieu- of the Yonkers PRIDE report to assess need to frame solutions that promote tenant Governor Richard Ravitch, and whether it is cost-effective and would fiscal stability,” said Mayor Spano. “It is financial experts Jay Bryant and Tarrus be of practical value to the people of paramount that the health and stability Richardson. CoY as a means to rebuild a deterio- of our students’ learning environment Celebrate Our Grand Opening rating and overcrowded school district. is at the standard and quality they de- Continued on page 4 With These Special Offers: COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON THE FINANCES OF THE CITY OF YONKERS MONDAY - THURSDAY EVES. ONLY MAKE DINNER RESERVATIONS & PRESENT THIS AD TO RECEIVE

Hon. Richard Brodsky 30% OFF DINNER MENU Jay Bryant EXLCUDES LUNCH • CANNOT COMBINE WITH OTHER OFFERS Hon. Richard Ravitch Tarrus Richardson 50% OFF WINE, BEER & COCKTAILS WELL LIQUORS ONLY • NO BLUE LABELS • CANNOT COMBINE WITH OTHER OFFERS.

April 8, 2013 Oﬀ ers Subject to Revocation Without Notice at Manager’s Discretion OFFERS EXPIRE WED. JULY 31 2013

Honorable Paresh Patel FRI. & SAT. 5PM - CLOSING Dr. Bernard P. Pierorazio One Larkin Center Plaza, BUY 1 DRINK GET 1 DRINK FREE Yonkers, New York 10701 WELL LIQUORS ONLY • NO BLUE LABELS • CANNOT COMBINE WITH OTHER OFFERS Oﬀ er Subject to Revocation Without Notice at Manager’s Discretion. Gentlemen: OFFER EXPIRES WED. JULY 31, 2013 As you know Mayor Spano has asked the Commission to review the Yonkers PRIDE materials you earlier provided to the City. We have begun those efforts, and are in need of further information and clarification. We're forwarding to you a set of 14 questions and would be most appreciative to receive your reply. 914.437.8688 Sun. 1P-10P I Mon.-Thurs. 11:30A-10P I Fri.-Sat 11:30A-11P 1. We read the PRIDE materials as assuming an enrollment growth of 21%, approximately 5,300 students, over the next ten years. How was this estimate reached? Would the calculations or scope of either construction model be affected if the assumption is not correct? www.IchiroFusion.com DJ Friday & Saturday Nites 10P-2A • Bar Open -2A 2. Please provide the reasons and any back-up materials for the decision not to adopt the lease-purchase model of the kind now used in New York City. Ichiro Fusion • 80 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 3. We note that the PBI model is a “design-build-finance-operate-maintain” system. Please provide an annual schedule of estimated dollar expenditures and savings over the life of the project for each school.

5. Please provide the interest rate assumptions for both the PBI and PSC COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON THE FINANCES OF THE CITY OF YONKERS

Hon. Richard Brodsky Jay Bryant Hon. Richard Ravitch Tarrus Richardson

April 8, 2013

Honorable Paresh Patel Dr. Bernard P. Pierorazio One Larkin Center Plaza, Yonkers, New York 10701

Gentlemen:

Page 4 As you know Mayor Spano has THEasked WESTCHESTERthe Commission to review GUARDIAN the Yonkers THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 PRIDE materials you earlier provided to the City. We have begun those efforts, and are in need of further information and clarification. We're forwarding to you a P3forE –set PUBLIC of 14 questions PRIVATE and would be most PARTNERSHIP appreciative to receive your FOR reply. EDUCATION PBA PRESIDENT 1. We read the PRIDE materials as assuming an enrollment growth of 21%, approximately 5,300 students, over the next ten years. How was this estimate reached? Would the calculations or scope of either construction model be affected if the assumption is not correct?

The2. Please Commission provide the reasons and of any Inquiry back-up materials Report for the decision not to adopt the lease-purchase model of the kind now used in NewContinued York City. from page 3 3. We note that the PBI model is a “design-build-finance-operate-maintain” system. Please provide an annual schedule of estimated dollar expenditures and savings over the life of the project for each school.

4. We fully understand the usefulness of a Net Present Value analysis. The City Budget is presented and adopted in nominal dollars, however, and the City is also required to publish a Four-Year Financial Plan in nominal dollars. Please provide actual dollar estimates for all components of project costs, including debt service, availability payments, etc. for at least four years. Setting the Record Straight - 5. Please provide the interest rate assumptions for both the PBI and PSC financing, the term structure of the financing, and debt service and availability payment schedules. The Real Blue Truth 6. Was the impact of requiring the use of a performance bond to assure on-time By Det. KEITH OLSON ers was made solely by then Mayor and on-budget completion in the PSC model considered? If not, what would Phil Amicone, assumably based on the impact of such a requirement be? Dear Readers, the unprecedented rash of shootings 7. We read the PRIDE documents as assuming “operating efficiencies” in the PBI In recent weeks the and gang violence that Yonkers faced model whereby O&M costs are reduce by 10%, and construction costs by 5%. Yonkers Tribune posted in the summer of 2006. Even the What is the dollar value of each of these “operating efficiencies”. How were the a number of ridiculous percentage figures calculated? author admits that the decision to re- articles under the title place Comm. Taggart was made after 8. How was $42.3 million for the first “Availability Payment” to the contractor “BLUE TRUTH.” These are “stories” this spate of violence. At that time I calculated? of the alleged inner workings of the was 1st Vice President of the Yonkers Yonkers Police Department over the 9. The documents assume a 3.1% inflation factor for the PSC model, which is 1% PBA and a detective in the Gang Unit higher than the PBI model. Since the system now contracts out most last several years. These articles are full and the decision to change the PC was maintenance why is such an assumption justified? How was the PSC model of gross inaccuracies and false allega- assumption of a 4% construction inflation rate calculated? made way above my pay grade. tions as it relates to me and my friends Next, the notion that I somehow 10.Please provide actual O&M expenditures for each school for the last ten years and co-workers, Captain John Mueller collaborated with John Fleming to How would these costs be affected going forward under both models? What and Det. Sgt. Brian Moran. Initially I bring in Edmund Hartnett as Po- O&M expenditures would still be included in the budget, if the PBI model is resisted responding to the articles, not adopted? lice Commissioner is equally ridicu- wanting to give credence to such rub- lous. At no time did I, or then PBA 11.The PRIDE documents employ “Risk Adjustments” totaling $94.8 million in bish. However, now I feel that not only President Eddie Armour, have any costs that are added to the PSC model, which changes the PSC model from my reputation, but that of my friends, meetings regarding anything with $31.7 million less costly to $63.1 million more costly. In order to understand of our fine police department and that how that figure was calculated please provide the assumptions for the John Fleming. In addition, in a PBA estimated rate of return on private investment. We are unable to find any of the Yonkers PBA must be defended general membership meeting that data or calculation in the “Risk Adjustments” for possible corporate failure to and that the readers of the Yonkers Tri- was attended by Mayor Amicone and comply and/or bankruptcy or the dangers and benefits of the use of special bune must know the real “blue” truth. purpose entities by the private parties. Please advise where such matters held prior to the naming of Hartnett, were considered, or if they were not, why? First and foremost, I denounce I stood up in front of more than 100 any and all allegations that are made PBA members and asked the Mayor 12.The PRIDE documents assert that the PSC model is “exposed to significant against me in these articles and the en- not to bring in an outsider to the cost and schedule overrun risk in the form of change orders, project delays suing comments. I was disappointed and interface with design and construction components”. Management costs YPD. In front of more than 100 peo- adjustments are calculated at $11 million, cost overruns at $32 million, and to read these articles and equally sur- ple I told Mayor Amicone that “the schedule overruns at $6 million. Please provide data and analysis supporting prised, as the author, Mr. Hezi Aris, YPD needed a leader, not a numbers these calculations. Please provide the same for the “unavailability risk” of made no attempt to contact me to ver- $9.6 for the PSC model (NPV). cruncher from NYPD.” Once and for ify the article’s contents. This was es- all, I had nothing to do with bringing 13.The PRIDE documents assert that $44.6 million (NPV) will be paid in taxes by pecially surprising considering the fact Edmund Hartnett to the Yonkers Po- private parties in the PBI model in state, city and federal taxes, an effective that I have been a guest on the author’s lice Department. This is the real blue rate of close to 40%. Please provide data and analysis supporting that radio show several times, have person- assertion including profit and effective tax rate over each of the 35 years of truth. the plan. Please clarify what appears to be an assumption that the entire ally penned numerous articles for the The second article claims that I Federal tax payment would flow back to the State of New York. Please clarify Yonkers Tribune and have been con- conspired with Police Commissioner why, even if such Federal tax payments did flow entirely to the State of New tacted on my cell phone by the author York, the taxpayers of Yonkers would directly benefit from such payments. Hartnett to eliminate and “gut” spe- for comments many times in the past. cialized units. The author claims this 14.What, if any, assumptions are made in the PRIDE documents concerning the It is unfortunate and questionable that all went on “without a peep” or “with- costs and rates for labor in the construction, operation, and maintenance Mr. Aris has refused to meet with me phases of each model? out even a whispered objection from to discuss these absurd allegations. the union leadership.” This is where In journalism there is supposed to the “BLUE TRUTH” author com- As you know the City wants to complete its' analysis of the PRIDE document as be a code of ethics built on truthful- soon as possible, and you have spoke to us of the need to move things forward pletely abandons truthfulness and ac- quickly. We hope you will be able to provide the information we seek in timely ness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality curacy. fashion. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about our and fairness. In regard to the “BLUE In the last few years, while lead- requests. TRUTH” articles, this code of ethics ing the Yonkers PBA, I personally has been seriously violated and I will authored no less than ten articles in Best wishes, explain why. which I was railing against the cuts The theme of the first BLUE made to the YPD. All of these articles TRUTH story is that I somehow were published right here on the Yon- conspired to oust then Commissioner kers Tribune and a simple search of my Richard Brodsky Jay Bryant Richard Ravitch Tarrus Richardson Robert Taggart. This is preposterous. name on the website’s search engine This decision to change Commission- Continued on page 5 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 5

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Setting the Record Straight - The Real Blue Truth are not entitled to their own facts.” Both of these articles and the ensu- Continued from page 4 The real truth is that no one in the ing comments can be easily debunked will show links to them all. In addi- YPD went head to head with Com- with simple facts and hard evidence. tion, I spoke out against irresponsible missioner Hartnett more than I did, Simply stated, your “sources” are ly- Diana O’Neill spending at all levels of Yonkers City and I mean that with all due respect to ing to you. You owe it to the reader Government in several forums which the former PC. I was extremely vocal to research your stories. As always, I Holistic Health Services include the aforementioned articles, in defending all PBA members, filed make myself readily available to the challenging the Mayor and members an unprecedented number of official Yonkers Tribune as well as all members of the City Council while appearing grievances and filed an improper prac- of the media to discuss the issues in live on News 12, multiple appearances tice charge with PERB against Hart- these articles and any other issues that on the Cablevision program “News- nett. Ironically, it is the likely sources may arise. makers”, in personally written editori- for the “BLUE TRUTH” stories that Here is another suggestion. Have als in local newspapers and in articles were the ones that were most complic- one, all or any combination of your in the New York Times and The Daily it and subservient to the former police YPD sources and I on your radio News. The Yonkers PBA even paid commissioner. show together to discuss these ac- for a full-page advertisement in The The latest installment in the cusations or any others they wish to Journal News speaking out against the “BLUE TRUTH” series is barely discuss. This is how the readers and cuts. I also helped organize a number worth mentioning. The sole truth in listeners will learn the truth. It is likely of community rallies, which were de- the entire story is that John Mueller, these sources will refuse, for no other signed to fight cuts to the YPD, and Brian Moran and I are great friends reason that they are lying. It is also I spoke out against the gutting of our and that we have, in fact, conspired likely that some of these YPD sources great police department in front of together. We’ve conspired to find and are much higher ranking than I am hundreds of people at City Council, fight for the perfect location for the and if anyone should fear reprisal it budget and community meetings. Yonkers Police and Fire Memorial, is I. But I do not. Let’s go on the ra- Here is a great example of the in- the very spot where it stands today. dio, discuss the grievances and set the accuracy of the “BLUE TRUTH.” In We conspired to have it built and col- record straight so that we can move an editorial titled “Misplaced Loyalty laborated to raise the funds to pay for forward and focus on doing what’s Now Part of the Spin”, written by Mr. it. We conspired to create the YPD vs. right for the men and women of the Aris and posted on the Yonkers Tribune YFD Toughman Competition which Yonkers Police Department. on June 21, 2012, Mr. Aris himself to date has helped us raise almost a To my fellow members of the credits me with speaking out against half million dollars for great charities YPD I remind you that there are a cuts to the YPD. Here is the excerpt: such as the Wounded Warrior Project number of forums to air any and all “Det. Keith Olson, president and Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Cen- grievances. Both unions have open of the Yonkers Police Benevolent ter. We’ve also conspired to conduct door policies and offer the opportu- expressed a salient point, “There is major federal and local investigations nity for all members to speak at mem- nothing baffling about the rise in resulting in the arrests of some of the bership meetings. In addition, there violent crime in Yonkers. It is a direct worst criminals Yonkers had to offer. I are internal departmental policies for by-product of the understaffing of the am honored to call them my friends making a complaint if it is necessary. Yonkers Police Department. With and proud of our accomplishments. Most of all, if you feel strongly about far less officers on the street, fewer In addition to posting these your position, own it. Anyone unwill- detectives to investigate crimes, no fantastically inaccurate and slander- ing to own his or her comments is Domestic Violence Unit, far too few ous articles, the Yonkers Tribune has suspect. Hiding in the shadows and plainclothes officers, no police pres- provided a disgraceful forum for a taking pot shots at others is unprofes- ence in our schools and virtually no small group of unscrupulous indi- sional, immoral and definitely not the community outreach programs within viduals who have made countless YPD way. the YPD, it will only get worse before nasty comments towards myself and As for me, I, along with the rest of I will journey with you it gets better. The only thing baffling is other members of the Yonkers Po- the PBA Board and Trustees will con- the City’s current plan to layoff even lice Department. These comments tinue to vigorously fight for the rights during challenging times more police officers.” are rife with bigotry, personal insults, of the men and women of the Yonkers To say that I sat idly by, or worse, lies and innuendo. These mudslingers PBA. Fighting for a fair contract is our and help you find the psychic energy participated in the evisceration of the hide behind anonymity, hurling racial top priority. I will do everything I can to cope with whatever arises. YPD is an outlandish lie. I even cre- insults and attacking family mem- to ensure that we are treated fairly, not ated a controversial Facebook page, bers of Yonkers Police Officers. There only within our own department, but Counseling • Energy Healing • Hypnotism titled it “Yonkers Isn’t Safe” and posted should be no forum for such cowardly also as workers in the City of Yonkers, Spiritual & Psychic Healing on it daily, advising the public on the and despicable remarks and I urge all even if it ruffles some feathers in the drastic cuts to the YPD and how it af- members of the YPD not to partici- process. What I will not do is engage By Appointment, only fected the city. The real truth is that I pate, regardless of which side of the in anonymous blogging, nor will I en- don’t think I could have possibly been issues you stand on. tertain anyone who posts comments Free consultation given on first visit. more vocal. The “BLUE TRUTH” On behalf of myself and the or allegations without putting their author has been misled by a small readers of the Yonkers Tribune, I have name to it. Unlike those who have 914.630.1928 handful of alleged “sources” within a simple request of the author. Please chosen the cowardly path of anonym- the Yonkers Police Department, each adhere to the journalistic code of ity, my name will always be attached to anything I write. I will continue to with their own personal agenda. These ethics and remember the principles Holistic Health Services sources clearly have no integrity, no of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, own all of my comments, actions and regard for the truth and no concern impartiality and fairness. As the fa- positions, just as I’ve always done. 1600 Harrison Ave., Ste.307A, for the reputation of our fine police mous saying goes, “Everyone is en- This article is signed, Fraternally, Det. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 department. titled to their own opinion but they Keith Olson, President, Yonkers PBA. Page 6 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013

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I hoped I did. I found that all my fre- While these elite may get paid hun- A Prescription for Fraud and Abuse quently prescribed drugs were generic dreds of thousands of dollars to help and that the average cost for each drug sell drugs, they often don’t see patients By EVAN S. LEVINE, M.D. interest”, petitioned under the Free- site. Buried in the data you’ll find a was $48 dollars. I compared that with and prescribe drugs, so you won’t find dom of Information Act and obtained physician, Rohan Wijetlaka, who was other cardiologists I know and it was, them on the list. How does one explain records for Medicare’s popular pre- arrested last year for essentially selling thankfully, among the lowest compared In one instance I know of, the an internist who wrote scription-drug plan Part D. ProPublica prescriptions of narcotics, especially to many doctors, including one that is Chief of Medicine at a major New over 900 prescriptions has now made public on their website oxycodone. It’s easy to see that while always on a famous “Top Doctor“ list York Medical center accompanied a for the controversial ( www.ProPublica.org ) the names of his peers, on average, prescribed narcot- whose average prescription cost was drug representative bringing lunch to a and very expensive prescribers and the drugs they chose to ics to about 4% of their Medicare pa- $86 dollars; don’t be shocked when I busy cardiologist’s office. Why? So he drug Lovaza, a drug approved to lower prescribe to their patients. tients, he prescribed, or as it turns out tell you he prostitutes himself to Big might convince doctors there to pre- triglycerides, or a geriatric doctor who Consider this: I am a busy cardiol- sold and prescribed, narcotics to 31% of Pharma. scribe the drug Bystolic. But you won’t is the top prescriber of a very expensive ogist and I wrote about 1,500 Medicare his patients — and he’s a cardiologist. I looked at physicians whom I find his name on the list because he heart medication known as Ranexa, scripts in 2010, but a cardiologist prac- I guess those type of numbers were a knew to be bad docs, as well as bad hu- lectures from his bully pulpit and rarely or a cardiologist who neglects the less ticing in New York City’s Chinatown, big enough red flag to alert the Drug man beings, and found some of them prescribes medications. costly and generic statins, and pre- wrote 21,000! How is that possible? Enforcement Agency (DEA) who with an average cost for their prescrip- So what’s the take-away from scribes mostly Crestor, a very effective How can one person write 1,400 per pounced on him in July of 2012. tions of almost THREE TIMES the all this? Just what I’ve been saying all but also very costly drug, or just about cent more prescriptions than me? And And yet there is another physician cost of mine. Again, they too were big along: Big Pharma, their “friends” in any top prescriber of Tarka, an expen- not by coincidence, he was a top pre- listed as a cardiologist, a Dr. (initials) prescribers of drugs that I would never medicine, and their army of lobbyists, sive blood pressure medication that scriber for one my least favorite drugs, V.P., who, according to this site, pre- consider prescribing because they are are corrupting the American healthcare combines two generic medications that Bystolic, a costly blood pressure medi- scribed narcotics for 36% of her Medi- too expensive and offer no benefit system and it’s about time someone put can be purchased for pennies, into a cation that competes with generics that care patients. If the data are correct, you when compared to generics that cost a stop to it. Hello DEA, are you read- brand drug that costs around $4.50 a cost pennies per pill. Perhaps not by have to wonder if she is being investi- pennies. ing this? pill (something I discussed in a previ- coincidence, he happened to give paid gated, and if not, why? While I have been telling people If you are concerned about the ous article. lectures for the company, Forest Labs, For the past two days I have hurried for years that Big Pharma manipulates cost of your medications and you have The answer is simple and unsur- that sells Bystolic. Even more troubling home after work to review this data and greedy, cooperative physicians into pre- hypertension or heart disease perhaps I prising — greed. It’s all about putting is that he was a top prescriber of a drug found the same outcome – if a doctor scribing their drugs, now anyone can go can help you reduce your prescription more money in the pockets of doctors known as Multaq, a very controversial wrote a lot of prescriptions for an expen- to ProPublica and see what drugs their payments. and the coffers of the big pharmaceu- and also costly drug, used to treat ar- sive drug, he was usually a paid speaker physicians prescribe. The list does fall Dr. Evan S. Levine is a cardiologist in tical companies, but it is finally being rhythmias. for the drug company! Apparently, a short in identifying some of the king- New York. He is also the author of the book exposed. ProPublica, “an independent, I suggest that anyone interested simple and disgusting, quid pro quo. pins of this Big Pharma scam, though; “What Your Doctor Won’t (or Can’t) Tell non-profit newsroom that produces — lay or professional — check out the Of course, I anxiously plugged in in particular, the heads of departments You”. He lives in Connecticut with his wife investigative journalism in the public Prescriber Checkup on the ProPublica my name to see if I practiced the way at some of the biggest universities. and children.

COMMUNITYCULTURAL PERSPECTIVES Section What is your background? How did Shooting Hannibal and Co. you come to fall in love with cinema? KARIM HUSSAIN: I was born By SHERIF AWAD in Ottawa, Canada, to a Quebecois mother with British roots in England, In the dawn of film- and a Pakistani father who studied in making, the cinema- New York. So even if I have an Arabic tographer was usually name, I grew up in a very Canadian and also the director and the North American environment, and my person physically han- main cinema and life influences were dling the camera. As the art form and European, North American and Asian, technology evolved, a separation be- not really from the Arab world. So the Catriona MacColl in Mother of Toads, a segment in The Theatre Bizarre. tween director and camera operator only thing that really stuck with me AWAD: I noticed your name much, so it was an honor to work for emerged. With the advent of artificial from my father’s side is the technicality while watching Sorbet and Oeuf, two them. The main cast was also fantastic. lighting and film stocks, in addition to of my name. I was much more inter- episodes of Hannibal. How were you But I only shot two episodes of it and technological advancements in optics, ested in Italian horror movies as a youth chosen to shoot these two episodes then quickly moved on to other things the technical aspects of cinematogra- than my ancestral roots. I started shoot- and how was it to work with that cast so I cannot really comment on it be- phy necessitated a specialist in that area. ing movies in Super 8 when I was seven and directors? yond that. Karim Hussain is one of the directors years old, while being obsessed with HUSSAIN: I am known for AWAD: Your name is attached to of photography that has a passion for horror films from a young age (I grew shooting genre movies, so I shot two horror and thriller. Is this your preferred thrillers and dark modes. With his me- Karim Hussain on location. up on Hammer and Universal horror episodes of Hannibal for directors genre? ticulous and innovative lighting mo- running on NBC with great acclaim. I movies). As I got older, I was heavily James Foley and Peter Medak. They HUSSAIN: Genre movies are dalities, he succeeded in making a name caught up with Hussain to interview influenced by European and Asian art- are both great directors, masters in their what I do mainly, and my principle for himself after shooting a handful of him about his work and future projects. house cinema, subversive movies that own right, and also wonderful human passion since I can remember. They are film genres; The Theatre Bizarre and the SHERIF AWAD: Your biogra- were particularly leftist, liberal and anti- beings. I was a big fan of their work be- a part of my DNA. But I also like to TV series Hannibal come to mind. The phy states that you were born in Cana- fascist but also steeped with lots of sex fore I met them, still am, and respected shoot in all sorts of genres, for example first season of the latter has just finished da but your name is Middle Eastern… and violence, but for a reason. both their places in cinema history very Continued on page 7 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 7

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Shooting Hannibal and Co. or writing or directing, or all of these disciplines separately or together? Continued from page 6 HUSSAIN: I don’t really direct so I have shot a comedy in South Africa much these days, unless it’s a story I ab- for Olivier Abbou called Yes We Can solutely must tell. Normally, I’m much a couple of years ago, and also some happier as a cinematographer, work- more serious dramas, but the genre is ing with a director who has control of my main playground. I am preparing a their movie and is not working under a large, complex action film now to shoot big machine that tries to repress them. later this year, though... I also recently There are already plans for me to shoot shot a short movie called Method for a movie later this year in the Middle Greg Smith that’s a comedy as well. East as a cinematographer, the action AWAD: Who are your role mod- movie I mentioned before. els in your profession across the world? My main job is as a cinematogra- HUSSAIN: There are many great pher. It is the position I love the most cinematographers around the world and am happiest in. I will write and that I love so much and have been huge direct and shoot a movie in all these influences. Off the top of my head, I positions, if it is a story that completely have to say DP’s like Luciano Tovoli, makes me passionate and it is a story Mario Bava, Ronnie Taylor, Vittorio I absolutely must tell and am the best Storaro, Tonino Delli Colli, Dick Bush, one to do it. I love working with ac- Sven Nykvist, Haskell Wexler, Owen tors as a director, but I also love work- Rutger Hauer in “Hobo with a Shotgun”. Roizman and younger DPs like Chris- ing with actors as a cinematographer. ing a DP has bought me the luxury of AWAD: How was it to work with grumble at me when I would explain topher Doyle and Benoit Debie are I value very much the relationship as not having to be desperate, to embrace the great cult actor Rutger Hauer in shot requirements to him, as some of people whose work I greatly admire. a cinematographer to collaborate with collaboration and the learning process, Hobo with a Shotgun where he played a the shots were very complex techni- Plus many others… actually too many a good, inventive and bold director. So and to be able to choose my projects homeless vigilante? cally and required precise choreography. to mention. I’ve omitted a ton of huge it’s the best of all worlds. My focus is carefully. I won’t just shoot anything, I HUSSAIN: Rutger was fantastic; Then he saw what we were shooting influences, there are just too many to to work on movies that I like, first have to believe in it and the chance that a real character. He’s seen it all and if at the monitor and realized we really list like that. and foremost, with directors I believe it has at least a shot at being good. It’s you earn his respect, he’s someone who cared and were trying to do something AWAD: Do you consider direct- in, and occasionally, if I feel the need, brought me freedom and happiness, can be really fun to work with. On out of the box that was visually pushing ing films in the Middle East? Would to write direct and shoot one myself. and that’s one of the most beautiful Hobo with a Shotgun, at first, I thought boundaries. Then he suddenly became you like to focus on a career in shooting But no rush to direct all the time. Be- gifts you can have in life. he hated me. In the first week he would Continued on page 8

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Shooting Hannibal and Co. ing all the time, but he’s so experienced, ecology and marine biology. He really dan in late summer, but I can’t give any contributes to Variety, in the United States, and you can learn so much from him, likes fish… more details just yet. and is the film critic of Variety Arabia Continued from page 7 it’s all worth it. I would work again AWAD: What about the new Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a (http://varietyarabia.com/), in the United very nice to me and co-operative, get- with him in a heartbeat. As long as projects you are working on? film / video critic and curator. He is the Arab Emirates (UAE), the Al-Masry ting into the low budget spirit of things you are into having an open dialogue HUSSAIN: Since many of the film editor of Egypt Today Magazine Al-Youm Website (http://www.almasry- and having a ball. Once he warmed up with him and willing to collaborate projects I am working on haven’t been (www.EgyptToday.com), and the artis- alyoum.com/en/node/198132) and The to how we were shooting and to what together, you’ll have an enriching expe- officially announced yet, all I can say is tic director for both the Alexandria Film Westchester Guardian (www.Westchester- we were shooting, he was awesome. rience with Rutger. He’s an interesting the main one I’m gearing up to do is a Festival, in Egypt, and the Arab Rotter- Guardian.com). I retain a great love for the man. He’s man of the world involved with many large Canadian action movie that cur- dam Festival, in The Netherlands. He also not someone who’s going to be easy go- charities, teaching young filmmakers, rently will be shot in Canada and Jor- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

the did not find the answer to his ques- Will Residents’ Questions About Echo Bay Be Answered? tion in the FEIS. No specific answer was given to him and there was noth- By PEGGY GODFREY city to hold one. It was suggested that proval of the FEIS and that residents answer was sometimes this does hap- ing in the final document that could be the final hearing could be held in July would have an additional ten days after pen at their developments and Naper- cited. Tarantino believes more retail is Is the Final Environ- or September. City Manager Chuck July 23, 2013, to further submit any stak acknowledged that otherwise cars appropriate at the site, citing successful mental Impact State- Strome asserted August was not ap- comments in writing with regard to the may park in the neighborhood. Then shopping areas nearby, especially across ment (FEIS) or Echo propriate since the New Rochelle City FEIS. Bramson made particular note Hyden asked about a Public Art Fund the street. Naperstak replied that put- Bay in New Rochelle Council does not meet that month. that the Land Disposition agreement and how much would be expended in ting more retail in this Echo Bay area complete? Residents When Mayor Bramson asked Questions raised by the New Ro- this area. Naperstak said this had never would harm downtown retail. will soon have the opportunity to com- which Councilmembers were not avail- chelle City Council members before been discussed. After extended discussions, sepa- ment on the document proposed by able on July 30th, several councilmem- the vote was taken were far ranging. When Naperstak suggested the rate votes for four hearings, three on Forest City Residential. Even so, there bers indicated they were not available. Councilman Lou Trangucci wanted company would like to start construc- zoning on the Echo Bay area, and was no doubt at the July 9, 2013, New That left July 23 or September open, to know about the sales tax projec- tion he was told the new City Yard one on the FEIS were approved by Rochelle City Council meeting that and Bramson insisted on a vote for tions in the proposed development, has to be built. Councilwoman Shari Councilmembers, along party lines, five questions previously raised by residents July 23 or September after the Council characterizing them as inflated. He Rackman then expressed concern that Democrats in favor and 2 Republicans before the New Rochelle City Coun- meeting break. The resulting vote was also disputed the amount of sales tax the New Rochelle Planning Board opposed. The hearings will be on the cil membership, the New Rochelle for July 23 with five Democrats in favor that could be accomplished in such a comments from last March had not Final Environmental Impact State- Planning Board, and the Westchester and two Republicans against that date. small area. He was particularly con- been answered, she was told all their ment for Forest City Residential, the County Department of Planning re- This now limits public scrutiny to ex- cerned because sales tax was one source comments were addressed in the FEIS. waterfront relating to the Echo Bay garding the proposed project remain amine the report for completeness over of income for the city. He suggested to She continued by noting the building Center Project, and zoning amend- unanswered in the final report of the a restrictive two weeks timeline. As of Abe Naperstak, Forest City Residen- plan was “heavy to the left” and asked ments. It was also learned that the New submitted FEIS which has not been July 11, 2013, a copy of the FEIS had tial’s representative, that since they were if it could be moved; she was told this is Rochelle Planning Board had posted a responsive to the questions previously not been received by the New Rochelle asking for tax abatements, his company not a final document. public hearing on July 23, 2013, on al- raised. Public Library. On July 12, 2013, a copy should guarantee the sales tax. Naper- Councilman Al Tarantino also ternatives to the proposed Main Echo When the discussion over the of the FEIS was in the New Rochelle stak, referring to the risk involved, said wanted to know if the questions raised Urban Renewal Plan. completeness of the FEIS for Echo Public Library. (NOTE: The New he could not guarantee the sales tax. by the Planning Board had been an- It seems strange that both public Bay was raised, it was made adamantly Rochelle Public Library is closed on Councilman Ivar Hyden asked swered. He referred to comment 15 bodies can hold hearings on the same very clear that there was no obligation Sundays during the summer). Bramson Naperstak if Forest City Residential in the FEIS. Bramson added it was in topic on the same evening. to hold another hearing. However De- made particular note that the Land had decided whether each apartment’s section 3. Tarantino persisted by asking Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer and velopment Commissioner Luiz Ara- Disposition agreement must follow ap- rent would include a parking space. The where the answers were and insisted former educator. gon said it was a past practice in the EDUCATION Destination Science Camp Blasting Off in Westchester County By HELEN WEISMAN White House about STEM. Thus, so deeply during the school year.” we can’t start too early getting our kids Destination Science Camp Rapidly becoming the ready for going into these fields. located in Bedford, Chappaqua, “science hub” of New And so, here comes Destina- Larchmont, New Rochelle, Pur- York, it’s not surpris- tion Science Camp bringing science chase, Rye, Scarsdale, Tarrytown, and ing that “Destination concepts alive at a level that the indi- White Plains opened on July 8. It is Science Camp” should vidual child is ready to receive them. a not-for-profit day camp for kids have journeyed from California, where All this is done in a fun setting with of all socio-economic backgrounds. it first opened its doors in the year 2000, songs, games, rituals and dance. And, Campers start from Kindergartners to Westchester County, New York, this according to Kathy Heraghty, one of and go through 6th Graders. The year for the first time. At the present the camp’s directors, “All the things that projects are creative and innovative. time, 20% of all of New York State’s make summer summer. Yet, at the same There are 4 different camp themes biotech jobs are based in Westchester time, it gives the opportunity that sum- and each have 20 hands on science County. Thus, many of the jobs of the mer brings for children to learn in an projects. The 4 basic programs are future will involve STEM (Science, informal setting things that the schools Crazy Coaster Science and Sea-fari Technology, Engineering, and Math). may not have had the time to dig into We are hearing a lot lately from the Continued on page 9 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 9

EDUCATION Destination Science Camp Blasting Off in Westchester County Continued from page 8 Park, Wacky Mega-Bot Tech, The Ultimate Survival Zone, and the Astronaut Adventure Camp. You can read more about them by visiting www.destinationscience.org. All the materials that the children use, manipulate and experiment with are theirs’ to keep. Thus, they have ownership over everything that they learned. The children participate in using the materials that are available to them to learn scientific concepts. So, if they build a rollercoaster in a week, every day is devoted to learning a new principle about the physics that goes into the operation of a rollercoaster. Or, by making their own working robots, they learn about gears, motors, and me- chanics. They acquire the knowledge of science. don’t know how to show up and be part how scientists use robots, but on their Just as important as good charac- of a team. Kathy Heraghty’s comment own level. ter and self-confidence are social skills. on this aspect of the camp is, “One of What stands out about Science Science Destination Camp plays a big the added benefits of our programs is Destination Camp is the combined role in this capacity too. The catalyst not only exciting kids about science, character growth along with the de- for this can be found in the fact that, in but helping them to develop the basic velopment of life long skills such as addition to being fun, the camp brings skills to be successful human beings on perseverance, tenacity, self-respect and together kids who think the same way. the planet. They learn how to care for respect for others, and responsibility This brings about greater interaction others and their ability for empathy is that the children acquire at camp while between the campers than would hap- affected in a positive way.” being done in a fun setting. By creating pen in a more random setting. This, So, “Happy Camping!” a toy of their own, they create some- in effect, results in more well balanced For more information about thing that they are proud of, that they children, another focus of the camp. Destination Science Camp call: can go home and tell their friends and This is important because when talking 888.909.2822 to owners of high tech companies they families about what they learned, and Helen Weisman is a freelance science jour- often say that they have college gradu- the projects they built. Thus, the experi- nalist living in New York City. She has ates out there that don’t know how to fit ence builds their confidence about their taught writing at The City University of in the work place. These owners go on abilities in science and maybe even pro- New York., can pels them on later in life to careers in to say these high tech college graduates FILM “Justice Denied” - The Documentary By G.L. WEINSTEIN when and why it is or is not reported even because there are more men than MATTHEWS and the devastating effects it has on its women in the military. victims. Through interviews with vic- “We feel deeply honored to have A Unique Documen- tims, their families, professionals, and been entrusted with these painful and tary About Male Sexual their allies, the film looks carefully at often heart-wrenching stories and Assault Within the U.S. the Culture of the Military to examine given the opportunity to help make the Armed Forces Made it’s why it’s not safe to report occurrences public aware of this rarely discussed, Debut at the Albuquerque Film and under current rules. and institutionally ignored blight on HAVDALAHHAVDALAH UNDERUNDER Media Experience June 2013. · Movie Trailer Below the American Armed Forces,” said Mi- The producers of the film “Justice THE STARS https://www.youtube.com/ chael L. Miller, the film’s director and Saturday, THEJuly 27; 5:00PM atSTARS the Community Unitarian Church Denied”, created a ground breaking watch?v=uIAUvPXRuLY co-producer. “These stories are agoniz- 468 Rosedale Avenue, WhitePlains, NY. feature length documentary that takes · The Department of Defense says ingly painful for the men in our film to a no-holds-barred look at sexual assault that some 26,000 cases of sexual assault live through again and it’s taken an in- Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism invites you for a of men within the ranks of America’s per year are perpetrated with less than credible amount of courage for them to special summer evening. armed forces and the service members a 10% reporting ratio. By their own step forward.” He added that while sex- A Spritual Humanistic Havdalah Ceremony; who must live with the aftermath of numbers, the Department of Defense ual assaults on women in the military Q&A about the meaning of humanism in Judaism. those attacks for the rest of their lives. says a little less than half of those are happen slightly less often than those “Justice Denied” painstakingly women and a little more than half are of their male counterparts, the military An informal get-together over beverages. A chance to explore being explores what happens when a male men. And while the incidence of sexual and the general public has been far non-theistic and Jewish. active duty service member is sexu- assault among the female population more attentive to those cases and the No Charge but donations always welcome. For more Information visit wchj.org ally assaulted by another member and is higher, the numbers are roughly Continued on page 10 Page 10 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013

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MSW, LICSW is film producer and “Justice Denied” - The Documentary director based in Albuquerque, NM Continued from page 9 to see that the Department of Defense, and an active veteran’s advocate for the Military Sexual Trauma Community women have fought a long hard battle the Veteran’s Administration (VA) and the public are slowly starting to open and wife of a male MST survivor and to gain a platform on which to share 20 years USAF Retired, Michael F. their stories. Assaults on men have their eyes to the massive cost and become aware of what these assaults are Matthews. been carefully hidden from the public The Albuquerque Film & Media and covered up, not only by the vic- doing not only to the survivors, but to their families, their communities, and Experience (AFME), was a socially tims themselves but also by higher ups conscious and impactful event that within the chain of command; often their ability to defend our Country. But both are quick to point out that efforts represented creative achievement in the cover-ups can be traced straight to film, music, arts and entertainment. the top. Producer and co-director Geri so far have amounted to not much more than “Band-Aid” treatment and AFME included domestic and inter- Lynn Weinstein Matthews added, “It’s national movies, family events, food time for men to have their voices heard. that serious change is needed in the culture of the U.S. Military and that ci- and art, panels and time with industry It’s time for them to stand up against leaders in attendance. these vicious attacks and against the vilian oversight needs to be included in deception of some of their command- order for justice to ultimately be served More information about “Justice Denied” ing officers. Our belief is that this film and these attacks to stop. contact Geri Lynn Weinstein Matthews will empower them to do just that.” Michael L. Miller is award-win- by directing email to fleabid@hotmail. While filming “Justice Denied” ning filmmaker based in Albuquer- com. Miller and Matthews say they began que, NM. Geri Weinstein-Matthews, HEALTH Free Rabies Clinic in Cortlandt Manor One-day Vaccination Clinic Sponsored by the Westchester County Health Department

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Free rabies vaccinations will be avail- depending on the vaccine used. Own- lose fear of people and become docile or By OREN LEVIN- so important when it was passed in able by appointment for dogs and ers who fail to get their pets vaccinated it may become particularly excited and WALDMAN 1935 because it called for collective- cats owned by Westchester County and keep the vaccinations up-to-date irritable. Staggering, spitting and froth- bargaining as a means to prevent labor residents on Saturday, August 3 from may be fined up to $2,000. ing at the mouth are sometimes noted When states pass strife and instability in labor markets. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cortlandt Animal Rabies is a fatal disease that is in infected animals. Adults should right-to-work laws, By threatening to strike, which was Hospital, located at 1 Dogwood Road spread through the bite or saliva of encourage children to avoid touching they claim that they are now legal, employers would be forced in Cortlandt Manor. For an appoint- infected animals. Those animals most unfamiliar animals and to immediately creating working condi- to bargain with their employees. Prior ment, call Cortlandt Animal Hospital commonly infected are raccoons, tell an adult if they have been bitten or tions conducive to choice. Workers can to passage of the NLRA, employers at 914-737-3608. Cats must be in car- skunks, bats and foxes. However, do- scratched by an animal. choose to join a union or not, but be- could easily assert their property rights riers and dogs must be on a leash. Dogs mestic animals such as cats and dogs All animal bites or contacts with cause these laws effectively bar closed and claim that unions and strikes were that are aggressive towards people or are also at risk because they can easily animals suspected of having rabies shops, workers are no longer coerced an infringement of those rights. The other dogs are not allowed. No exami- contract rabies from wild or stray ani- must be reported to the Westchester to join unions. Opponents of these courts originally took the position that nations will be given. mals. County Health Department at (914) laws point out the obvious: because unions were illegal because they vio- “Vaccinating your pet against ra- A pet that is up-to-date with its 813-5000. After hours, callers should unionization efforts have been made lated the Sherman Anti-Trust Act by bies will protect your pet and your fam- rabies vaccinations would only need to follow instructions in the recorded more difficult, the power of unions is creating labor monopolies in restraint ily in case your pet has contact with a get a booster dose of vaccine within five message for reporting public health diminished, and so too are the legiti- of free trade. Nobody would deny that rabid or potentially rabid animal,” said days of the pet’s exposure to a known or emergencies 24 hours a day. mate rights of workers. And yet, right- they were monopolies, but institutional Westchester County Health Commis- suspect rabid animal. Animals not up- To learn more about rabies and its preven- to-work laws rest on a fundamental economists maintained that so long as sioner, Sherlita Amler, MD. to-date with rabies vaccinations would tion, residents can also call the Rabies Ho- assumption which has long permeated workers had neither power nor prop- Under New York State law, dogs need to be quarantined or potentially tline at (914) 813-5010 to hear a taped American labor law. That is, employers erty rights, they needed a measure of and cats must receive their first rabies euthanized following contact with a message, visit the Health Department’s have property rights while workers do bargaining power that only unions and vaccine no later than four months af- rabid or suspect-rabid animal. website: www.westchestergov.com/health, not. Hence the asymmetrical balance collective bargaining could afford them. ter birth. A second rabies shot must A change in an animal’s behavior on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ of power between workers and their Then when states attempted to pass be given within one year of the first is often the first sign of rabies. A rabid wchealthdept or follow them on Twitter employers. maximum hours and minimum wage vaccine, with additional booster shots animal may become either abnormally @wchealthdept. The National Labor Relations Act laws, which would effectively grant given every one or three years after that, aggressive or unusually tame. It may (NLRA) which created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was Continued on page 11 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 11

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Redefining Workers’ Labor Needs More in Terms of Property Rather than Commodities taken by management that reduced the value of their workers’ property in labor Continued from page 10 was that state intervention on behalf all, are nothing more than mere com- bor. But that may not be enough. Labor would essentially be akin to a “taking” of workers really violated the prop- modities, and when purchased by em- law needs to define the labor services worthy of some compensation. It is a measure of monopoly bargaining erty rights of employers to dispose of ployers they too become their property that workers sell as property rights so highly unlikely that American labor power to those not covered by collec- their property as they saw fit. In other as well. that when workers’ rights are violated, law will go this far, but if we are ever tive bargaining agreements, the courts words, an employer has a right to de- That is why the concept of collec- so too are their property rights. Per- to right this economy and rebuild the held them to be a violation of liberty of termine the working conditions on his tive bargaining and the right to it grant- haps this is what makes right-to-work middle class, American labor law needs contract. premises. Moreover, because employed by the NLRA was so important. It laws so dangerous. By assaulting labor to strike a better balance between the The Supreme Court famously as- ers purchased labor services from their effectively upended that assumption. they effectively deny workers property property rights of employers and the serted in the 1905 case of Lochner v. workers through wages, workers had If employers are required to recog- rights in their labor. It is true that if property rights of workers. New that a maximum hours law for no rights beyond the wages they agreed nize collective bargaining units and sit workers were viewed as people with bakers violated the workers’ liberty of Oren Levin-Waldman is Professor of to. Certainly, they would have no rights down and negotiate with their workers, legitimate property rights in their labor, contract, because it prevented them Public Policy and Public Administration, to suggest how their employers should workers are in effect being recognized the property rights of employers would from negotiating more hours. And Metropolitan College of New York. dispose of their property. Workers, after as having a property right to their la- effectively be diminished. Measures yet, what the Court was really saying MAKE IT FUN! cook, restaurants have a hard time to intend to enjoy the feeling of being machine. Your sense of smell will be Play with Hunger competing with me. I’ll think as I hungry. By playing my hunger game acute and you’ll smell people’s gum, look over a menu, ‘Don’t want that, I I’ve learned the difference between and if you take a walk in the area of By PAM YOUNG mystery and gory movie stack of can make it better, that’s not as good real hunger and false hunger brought restaurants you’ll become like a Bas- DVDs to watch while I was gone.) as homemade, that’s too much mon- on by habit. sett Hound ruled by your nose. I left my husband “Oh, that’s good. Whad’ya eat ey, I can cook it for an eighth of that Habit hunger is what you expe- If you want to try this be sure to home alone last week for dinner?” price.’ I do love to eat in restaurants rience after you’ve eaten dinner and be in full control of your portions at and went to Seattle “Vegetables and fruit.” however, but I follow my KISS rule you’re watching TV and you think, dinner and remember to eat mind- to babysit two of my “Uh, like broccoli and berries?” (keep it special sweety) so it’s once ‘popcorn sounds good,’ or ‘I wonder if fully or you could turn this learning grandchildren. I left “Nope, corn chips and wine.” a week at the most and I look for there’s any ice cream left.’ You’re really experience into an over-eating ses- a freezer full of food, some to cook “Corn chips and wine? Honey things I don’t like to cook like fish. (I not hungry you’re just wanting to eat sion. All this talk of food is making from scratch (scratch that option, you’ve got to eat better than that!” don’t like it stinking up my house and while you watch the program. me hungry. Dinner is two hours away. Terry can cook rice and boil eggs) “I will. I just got to eatin’ the Terry says I can only cook it the night If you want to play with your I’m playing with my hunger. I’m play- and soups and entrées he could sim- chips and I sorta filled up on ‘em.” before garbage collection day.) hunger, try this: skip lunch and don’t ing with my hunger. I’m playing with ply defrost and heat. I also left salad After three nights of “vegetables Someone once said, “Hunger is snack in the afternoon. You’ll start my hunger. makings in the fridge and there were and fruits” Terry got tired of that the best sauce.” I have found that I really being hungry around 2:00 pm For more from Pam Young go to www. nuts and low carb treats in a little bas- meal and ate a little better the rest of enjoy being hungry because it makes and hunger thoughts (I think it’s makeitfunanditwillgetdone.com. You’ll ket for him. the week (so I’m told). As we’ve talk- my meal taste better when it’s time your inner child) will start messing find many musings, videos of Pam in the I called Terry the first night. ed more about our individual experi- to eat. A snack robs me of the sauce with you. You’ll be minding your kitchen preparing delicious meals, videos Ring, ring, ring? ences while away from each other, produced by hunger! As the hour ap- own business and you’ll find yourself on how to get organized, ways to lose “Hello?” several restaurants crept into his con- proaches for a meal, instead of eating in the kitchen without remember- weight and get your finances in order, all “How ya doin’?” versations. I was sort of jealous. a snack, I let my hunger come into ing you walked in there. If you’re at from a reformed SLOB’s point of view. “Good, I’m watchin’ the Gladi- We don’t eat out much because I play for the sole purpose of enjoying work you’ll catch yourself diving into ator.” (Terry premeditated a murder love to cook and because I’m a good it. In order to play with this, you have your purse for money for the snack FROM THE CHEAP SEATS BACK PAIN? Free Report on how to My “Irish Music” – From Crosby to Michelle Carter Properly treat Herniated Discs in the Neck and Back, (through Rockaway and Guinan’s to Peekskill) or other Back problems By JOHN F. McMULLEN without Drugs or Surgery. standing in the doorway of Mickey Car- legal age was 18 then in New York). Call: ton’s Mayo House with my friend Frank A few years later, I graduated from The music I grew up Mulderrig to listen to the great Ruthie college, went in the service, came out, 914.686.8844 with was first that of Morrissey sing “The Dying Rebel,” “The began a career, got married, moved my parents – Bing Green on the Green,” and “Home to from Inwood and left my Broadstone Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Mayo” – I was captivated and hooked! and Rockaway days behind me – and Patti Page and “The It turned out that my neighbor- The Dying Rebel faded into memory – Before speaking to the police...call Hit Parade” on television – and, then, hood pub of choice in Inwood, “The and stayed there for forty years. my own choices – Chuck Berry, Ray Broadstone,” had The Dying Rebel and In June 2005, I was sitting in my George Weinbaum Charles, Johnny Cash, and Elvis. What The Green on the Green on the juke- local Barnes and Noble in Mohegan ATTORNEY AT LAW I thought of as “Irish Music” was Bing box and I spent a lot of money to make Lake, NY reading a mystery when my FREE CONSULTATION: Crosby’s rendition of “Danny Boy” and The Dying Rebel the most played re- next door neighbor, Lucile Evangel- “How Are Things In Glocca Morra” f rom cord while I was there (I was never clear sti, stopped at my table, said “I think Criminal, Medicaid/Medicare Fraud Matters “Finian’s Rainbow.” whether I stayed longer drinking beer to you’ll like this book, and handed me “the White-Collar Crime & Healthcare Prosecutions My view changed in the late 1950s hear the music or whether the record was little chapel by the river” by Gwendolyn and early 1960s when I began hang- played so much because I spent so much of Bounds. I started to read through the 175 MAIN ST., STE. 711-7 • WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601• T. 914.948.0044 F. 914.686.4873 ing around in Rockaway, Queens and my college years drinking beer there – the Continued on page 12 Page 12 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013

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My “Irish Music” – From Crosby to Michelle Carter the Thursday following the Full Moon, updates on the Guinan’s site and the sta- weekly paper covering news of the sur- musicians from all over the Hudson tus of the Guinan’s regulars -- http:// rounding area) that the Rising of the Continued from page 11 years before with his wife and four chil- Valley gathered to play Irish Music. littlechapelontheriver.blogspot.com/). Moon had moved again – this time book – and I was enthralled. Gwen- dren and had wound up in Garrison in During the Spring, Summer, and early These were very sad times for all of the to “The Quiet Man Public House” in dolyn “Wendy” Bounds, a Wall Street the little house over the bar / store; his Fall, weather permitting, the gathering people who had become part of the Peekskill. I went over last Thursday and, Journal reporter, was forced out of her son, John Guinan, a strong robust man was outside the store; in bad whether, Guinan’s family. when the musicians started, the atmo- Battery Park City apartment by the who had really taken over the day-to- it was in the small barroom area and The Rising of the Moon eventu- sphere was electric – there must have 9/11 attacks, and had taken a break day running of the store; and the many the overflow of people spilled over into ally moved to the Stadium Restaurant been over thirty musicians playing and from NYC apartment hunting to visit regulars who stopped for a beer or two Jim’s kitchen and the main store. on Route 9 in Garrison. While it, of the audience was totally into the music. a friend in Garrison, NY. As she was in this warm atmosphere right over the The place was always packed – lo- course, did not have the built-in spirit Unfortunately, I left before Michelle ar- about to board a train to go back to beautiful Hudson River (across from the cals and folks from as far away as New of Guinan’s, it did give us a chance to rived – but I sent her an e-mail, asking if NYC, her friend coerced her to “have United States Military Academy at West York City filled the place and, occasion- get together (and the food was excellent). she knew The Dying Rebel! a beer” in the little country store / bar, Point). Not only did I enjoy the book, ally, Governor George Pataki, who lived Jack McAndrew had read my poetry The Rising of the Moon – First Thurs- Guinan’s, that sat at the end of the train I became a regular at Guinan’s, which in the area, would join us (one November about Guinan’s and would ask me to day after the Full Moon station. After resisting for a few min- was only about 20 minutes north of Rising of the Moon, he and I spent a good read whenever I was there (as a result of Keeping the Guinan’s Spirit Alive utes, Wendy gave in, went in and had my house by my car or motor scooter deal of time in Jim’s kitchen, attempting to his encouragement, I included them in my The Quiet Man Public House a beer -- and then another, fell in love and became friendly with Wendy, Jim, top each other’s basketball stories). I got to “New & Collected Poems by johnmac the 15 N Division St Peekskill, NY 10566 with the place, and moved, with her John, and many others – it was always know many of the musicians, includ- bard). Last year, Jack too, passed away (914) 930-8230 roommate, to Garrison within the next a pleasure to be greeted by Jim with his ing Jack McAndrew, the-more-or-less (Wendy’s blog has a good portrait of http://www.thequietmanpubli- few weeks. usual “Ah, it’s good to see you, young fel- leader of the group; Michelle Carter, Jack). chouse.com/ The book (which I recommend to all low.” a local singer from Verplank whose Then last month, I got a note from One of the high points of each Comments and questions are welcome – and still give as gifts) introduced me to range and purity of voice reminded Michelle Carter (now a founding mem- [email protected]. Jim Guinan, the patriarch of the family, month at Guinan’s was “Irish Night” Pageme of26 Joan Baez; and Candace Coates,The Wes Tchesber ofT erthe Guardian Hudson Valley Reporter, a new ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 who had come from Ireland over forty or “The Rising of The Moon,” when, on the “Highland Harper.” I also ran into a friend from my old neighborhood, Bob The Dying Rebel Dowd, a retired NYPD officer, who Unknown The Communion of Saints had become an Irish musician. CLASSIFIED ADS LEGAL NOTICES By johnmac Jim would sing “I’ll Take You Home OfficeThe night Space was Available- dark, and the fight wasFAMILY over, COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PrimeThe Location, moon Yorktown shone Heights down O’Connell Street,COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER It’s Irish Night at Guinan’s Again, Kathleen” at every Rising of the In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 1,000 Sq. IFt.: stood $1800. Contactalone, Wilca where: 914.632.1230 brave men perished first Thursday after the full moon Moon – and there was always a hush SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE Those men have gone, their God to meet. and the place is packed. when he did. One night, early in my Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), Best Location in Yorktown Heights Guinan’s life, I asked him if he knew My only son was shot in Dublin, A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C And there is a harp 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. The Dying Rebel – he did and sang it Fighting for his country bold, Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B And a badram Store $1200. for me whenever I asked (every month Suitable for any Hetype offought business. for Contact Ireland, Wilca: and914.632.1230 Ireland only, FU No.: 22303 And a few accordions I was there) – I was in heaven! The Harp and Shamrock, Green, WhiteTiffany and Ray andGold. Kenneth Thomas, And a whistle Respondents. X The Guinan’s life became so much HELP WANTED And a few guitars The first I met was a grey-haired fatherNOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR a part of my life that I began to use it as A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT And a few fiddles tor of Development-Searching FT-must have a background for his onlyin development son, or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE And some singers fodder for some of my poetry, including rience fundraising, knowledgeI said “Old of what man, development there’s entails no and use experi searching- YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE the poem at the left. ence working with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, AND MAY FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH And a lot of beer. good knowledge of computers/software/ticketingFor up to heaven, systems,your son duties has include gone”. PERIOD. Then it all came to an end! John overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby There are some writers The old man cried out broken heartedUPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- Guinan was stricken with a brain tu- staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A RESPONDENT; IF And plumbers mor and could not carry on the rigor system and willing toBending organize concessions. o’er I heardFull time plus him hours. say: Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE And a Governor of managing the store and the deci- 438-5795 and ask for“I Julie knew or Allison my son was too kind hearted,COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NON-RESPONDENT (with a State Police Guard) I knew my son would never yield”. PARENT(s) SHOULD BE SUITABLE CUSTODIANS FOR THE CHILD; IF THE CHILD IS PLACED AND sion was made to close; Jim moved to REMAINS IN FOSTER CARE FOR FIFTEEN OF THE MOST RECENT TWENTY-TWO MONTHS, THE And restaurateurs Florida; after fighting through four The last I met was a dying rebel, AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF And real estate agents THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE brain operations, John passed away; and Bending low I heard him say: PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, EVEN IF THE PARENT(s) WERE NOT NAMED AS RESPONDENTS IN And professors was followed by Jim not long thereafter “God bless my home in dear Cork City,THE CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. And whoever else walks in. (Wendy maintains a blog which contains God bless the cause for which I die.” A NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CUS- And there is much talk and gaiety TODY OF THE CHILD AND TO SEEK ENFORCEMENT OF VISITATION RIGHTS WITH THE CHILD. until there is a hush when BY ORDER OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Jim is ready to sing TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S) WHO RESIDE(S) OR IS FOUND AT [specify “I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen” address(es)]: And we all listen. Last known addresses: TIFFANY RAY: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 Last known addresses: KENNETH THOMAS: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 Kelly’s behind the bar An Order to Show Cause under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court Jim’s in the kitchen Advertisingseeking to modify Sales the placement for the above-named child. And we all take turns YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at Yonkers Family Court putting the money on located at 53 So. Broadway, Yonkers, New York, on the 28th day of March, 2012 at 2;15 pm in the afternoon of said day to answer the petition and to show cause why said child should not be the deli register. Office:adjudicated to be a neglected child and why you should not be dealt with in accordance with the Trust abounds, laughter is king, provisions of Article 10 of the Family Court Act. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that you have the right to be represented by a law- joy reigns, and we are friends 914-576-1481yer, and if the Court finds you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer with people we don’t even know. assigned by the Court. And then it ends (10:00 AM–6:00PLEASE TAKE FURTHERPM) NOTICE, that if you fail to appear at the time and place noted above, the Court will hear and determine the petition as provided by law. 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MUSIC THE SOUNDS Larry Williams “That Larry Williams OFBLUE The Resurrection of Funk” www.RealGoneMusic.com By Bob Putignano

This is Larry Williams’ only seventies work but no horn solos. Ah but there’s or someone “to bathe in the grease, album release and it’s very funky and an excellent trombone solo by Fred and dance.” Williams must have been unique especially with the horn sec- Wesley on the instrumental “ATS Ex- a heck of a piece of work. tion of James Brown alumnus’ Maceo press” Maceo also solos but for some Unfortunately Williams was Parker and Funky Fred Wesley on reason his sax is not as full sounding found dead in his Los Angeles home board. There’s only seven (but some- as he usually is, I can only surmise that in 1980 with a gunshot wound to his what lengthy) tunes on “That Larry there must have been something awry head. The medical examiner labeled Williams,” that were all composed by in the mix to cause such a malady, as his death as a suicide, but rumors per- Williams who also produced, played Maceo possesses a signature sound sisted that Williams was murdered keyboards and sang lead vocals on that’s not conveyed here. “The Resur- because of his involvement with this funk-fueled recording. The origi- rection of Funk (Funk Comes Alive)” drugs, and alleged prostitution sce- nal recording makes its CD debut contains lines like “Do You Believe in narios. Suicide, murder or not, “That here on Real Gone Music that was Funk After Dark?” “New Funk Was Larry Williams” didn’t sell well in ’78, first pressed on vinyl for Fantasy Re- Old Funk,” and of course “Shake Your and received lackluster reviews also cords in ‘78. Williams was born and Booty,” where the grooves are fine and complicates the Larry Williams story. raised in New Orleans, when he was a it’s definitely party time, though I felt But long story short, this guy didn’t teenager he moved with his parents to this tune could have ran longer than write well-rounded songs, but man he Oakland, CA, the music here is more (4:15.) “How Can I Believe (What knew how to drive and create funky Oakland sounding as there’s little or You Say)” is pretty bluesy and soulful and soulful grooves. So if you are in no New Orleans funk here. He also where Williams opines “pass me my the market for some vintage seventies had an association with Johnny “Gui- zig zag so I can roll” this guys a obvi- funk this could be your ticket to danc- tar” Watson leaving no doubt about ously a riot, and also lets Maceo chime ing the night away. But I’d hold back Watson’s influences on “That Larry in with some sax fill ins that enhance on that greasy bath stuff! Williams.” the tune. Williams likes his rhymes Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue. Be ready to get down with the “the funk has control of the beat and com disco sounds on the opening “Bony your feet” on “Funky Force (Is With Moronie (Disco Queen,)” that’s pret- You)” that also contains more thin Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue. streamrewind.com/show/profile/11 ,http://www.Bluesrevue.com , http:// ty percussive with some tasty horns. sounding Maceo Parker sax solos. com. Now celebrating 13 + years on WFDU’s Sounds of Blue is the most WestchesterGuardian.com, and http:// There’s more straightforward funk This album closes with “Can’t Dance the air at WFDU - http://wfdu.fm. pledged to program for 5 consecutive YonkersTribune.com. than disco on “One Thing or the Oth- to the Music (If it Ain’t Got Funky 24x7 On Demand Radio: http://wfdu. years. Senior Contributing Editor to: er” that features tantalizing keyboard Rhythm,) with Williams wanting you TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE DISRUPTION Commercial • Industrial & Residential Services Roll-Oﬀ Containers 1-30 Yards Buy a New Computer ‘er Car Home Cleanup Containers

By JOHN F. MCMULLEN enlisted my help to analyze the remain- Turn-Key Demolition Services ing cars and began to set up test-drives For the last few weeks, for them -- two of the dealers, suppos- DEC Licensed Transfer Station my wife Barbara has edly interested in our business, did not been focused on buying return calls to set up the tests and were a new car. She knew the dropped from consideration. DEP Licensed Rail Serve type of car she wanted I was taken from the start with www.citycarting.net Transfer & Recyling Services -- a mid-size SUV with 4-Wheel Drive the fact that all of the factors that I had -- and the features she wanted. She had last evaluated new cars on -- miles per City Carting of Westchester Licensed Demolition Contractor read the newspaper critiques and the gallon, pickup, four-wheel drive, steering, Consumer Reports analysis and had Somers Sanitation brakes, overall handling, etc. -- were re- Locally Owned & Operated limited it to a number of models -- the ally a wash. What differentiated the B & S Carting Radio Dispatched Subaru Forester (which she has now); the cars were the amenities, most of them AAA Paper Recycling Kia Sorento; Hyundai Tucson and, it’s electronic -- GPS Navigation System; big brother, the Santa Fe; Toyota RAV Keyless Start; Remote Starting; Size of Bria Carting Fully Insured - FREE Estimates 4; Nissan Rogue; Honda CRV; Ford Electronic Display; Sirius XM Satellite CRP Sanitation Escape; and Jeep Compass. Radio; Power Seats; Bluetooth & USB On-Site Document Destruction She then went to look at each of connections; Back-up Cameras; Lane the models and ruled out some because Wavering Warnings; Selective Tempera- 800.872.7405 • 203.324.4090 Same Day Roll Oﬀ Service she didn’t like the interior layout, the ture Control; and Size of Sun/Moon roof. size of the Sun/Moon roof, and her 8 Viaduct Road, Stamford, CT 06907 general comfort with the cars. She then Continued on page 14 Page 14 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013

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no longer be a distraction to the driver Mace then wrote and successfully mar- As mentioned earlier, we bought Buy a New Computer ‘er Car (computers don’t get distracted). keted the “Mace Utilities” to give users third party devices for GPS Naviga- Continued from page 13 efits of these vehicles. So there will be many jobs in- the ability to “undelete.” tion and Satellite Radio for our 2005 However, as Nick Bilton points volved in the continued integration of Microsoft DOS could only have Forester. We chose a GPS Navigation When we purchased our last new car electronics into automobiles (and also one program in memory at a time. device and program from Magellan (in 2005), most of these features did out in a wonderful July 7th New York Times article, “Disruptions: How Driv- in home and office construction -- let your While this was generally not a problem (over competing products from Garmin not exist and the few that did, such as mind make the jump!) but, as with the in the early days of personal computing, and Tom-Tom) and chose XM over a navigation system and satellite radio erless Cars Could Reshape Cities” (http:// bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/ early days of personal computer devel- it meant that, if a user maintained an Sirius (they were competing companies were third party add-ons that had to be opment, opportunities and companies electronic telephone book or a things then). We also paid retail prices for these installed separately and paid for directly disruptions-how-driverless-cars- could-reshape-cities/), driverless cars will come and then go, based on the to do list, she / he would have to in- services. With today’s integrated pack- to those vendors. vagaries of competition. terrupt a lengthy word processing or ages (which are much more appealing to Much has been written about the will do much more than take the partial place of a driver on a commute. As Bil- In the early days of the Microsoft spreadsheet session by saving the files, a purchaser), Subaru or General Motors automation of the automotive manu- “Disk Operating System” (“DOS”) for ending the program, starting the tele- or Ford, etc. will choose the technology facturing process and the resultant loss ton writes “Imagine a city where you don’t drive in loops looking for a parking spot be- what was then called “IBM-and-com- phone book or tasks program, looking vendor, cutting a large volume discount of jobs -- all true, much to the chagrin patible personal computers,” there were up the needed information, ending (or manufacture it itself) and install it in of the United Auto Workers (UAW) cause your car drops you off and scoots off to some location to wait, sort of like taxi hold- many perceived problems with the that program, and then starting the all its cars. Such a process will lead to and the states of Michigan and Ohio system: spreadsheet or word processing pro- a decrease of jobs at the losing provid- -- but little has been written about the ing pens at airports. Or maybe it is picked up by a robotic minder and carted off with When “hard” (or “fixed”) disks first gram -- these involved processes gave ers and possibly even at the winning scientists, engineers, and third party appeared for these computers, DOS’ users good reason to revert to paper files vendor. firms that have developed these mar- other vehicles, like a row of shopping carts. Inner-city parking lots could become parks. method of storing files, while efficient for contacts and tasks. Philippe Kahn’s All in all, we have a dramatically velous add-ons. It is these jobs, admit- in space management, caused file frag- Borland firm developed a “Terminate- changing auto industry with opportu- tedly less than the past manufacturing Traffic lights could be less common because hidden sensors in cars and streets coordi- mentation, eventually impacting the and-Stay-Resident” (“TSR”) program, nities for those prepared both in skill jobs, which will define employment in speed of the computer. Peter Norton “Sidekick,” which allowed users, with a and the ability to adapt to constant the future automotive industry (actually nate traffic. And, yes, parking tickets could become a rarity since cars would be smart saw this problem early, wrote a utility few keystrokes, to interrupt the main change. they already do). program to “defrag” the hard disk and, program, perform those utility func- These jobs are not limited to the enough to know where they are not sup- (If anyone wishes to know which car we posed to be.” based on its rapid success started his tions, and return to the main program. chose, just e-mail me.) development of the amenities described own company, developing programs These innovative programs did above. We should have read by now Heady stuff! -- and not limited to Google’s or Bilton’s imagination -- called the “Norton Utilities.” very well until, in subsequent releases of Creative Disruption is a continuing series about Goggle’s development of the If a user mistakenly deleted a file, DOS, it incorporated defragmentation examining the impact of constantly accel- “Driverless Car.” While this originally Bilton reports that Audi, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz are all in the plan- there was no way to get it back. Paul and undelete functions and, then when erating technology on the world around seemed like interesting science fiction Mace analyzed how the operating it introduced “Windows,” put the abil- us. These changers normally happen under -- but science fiction nevertheless -- it ning for their versions of driverless cars. Each of these cars will require the same system “deleted files” and found that, ity to have multi-programs in memory our personal radar until we find that the is now real and has been approved for if the problem was recognized early and flip back-and-forth between them. world as we knew it is no more. highway use in California with pend- amenities mentioned above -- and even more for the comfort of the riders. enough, the “File Allocation Table” could The game was over for the above pro- Comments and questions are welcome – ing approvals in other states and people be modified to put the file back in play. grams. now see the safety and stressless ben- Satellite TV and DVD players would [email protected]. EYE ON THEATRE

oping one of the sundry varieties, all of triumphal onrush, dictates the chore- ing, the better to allow for fantastic The Sexiest Art? them sexy. Indeed when the tango was ography, chiefly by the two principal steps, some floor-hugging, many aer- first performed in France in the early dancers, Victoria Galoto and Juan ial? Sometimes the women dictate to By JOHN SIMON 19th century, the then French President Paulo Hovath, as well as the stirring the adoring men, sometimes the men remarked, “In France we do this hori- guest artists, the Ukrainian duo Karina dominate possessively, often by tossing Only three dances in zontally.” Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, the women high up into the air where the course of history Now we have back a new version who recently delighted millions with they perform spectacular gyrations. have achieved genuine of the periodically returning “Forever their TV appearances on “Dancing There are leaps, slitherings, and longevity: the foxtrot, Tango,” brainchild of Luis Bravo, still With the Stars.” foot stampings, glidings and hops, the waltz and the tango. to be seen playing the cello in the How to describe the tango with boundings with the women often The relative asexuality of the first mir- twelve-piece orchestra. To start with, its shuttling between closed (body to wrapping both legs around the men’s rors Anglo-Saxon Puritanism; the the music, mostly traditional, is ad- body) and open (at arm’s length) danc- whirling playfulness of the waltz beto- mirably arranged and orchestrated by Continued on page 15 kens Austrian and French sophistica- Lisandro Adrover, and features the tion and wit about sexual matters. But four players of the bandoneon, the what about the tango? idiosyncratic Argentine version of the Born by a sort of alliance between accordion, headed by the orchestra di- cultures, one parent comes from the rector, Victor Lavallen, whose expertise banks of the Rio de la Plata, bordering with the instrument borders on the Argentina and Uruguay, and the gau- miraculous, Scarcely less prodigious are chos, or whoever they were, translating the three others, and indeed the whole their rough-riding and bolas-throwing orchestra, which besides string play- skills into dance. The other parent de- Forever Tango Marquee. ers includes a keyboard man and the rives from among the numerous Euro- theatrical character, something to lend splendid pianist Jorge Vernieri. Most pean immigrants, their urban culture, itself to stage exhibition. Noteworthy of them are old-timers, suggesting a not to mention frequentation of the are the many varieties of tango, differ- lifetime of dedication and expertise. brothels of Buenos Aires. ent among different classes and dif- To some extent, the music, with The complexity of the many varied ferent parts of the world. Even chilly its rapidly alternating exuberance and plaintiveness, sensuous retards and steps, figures and poses has a balletic or Finland had its own tango craze, devel- Cast of Forever Tango. THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 15

EYE ON THEATRE The Sexiest Art? Continued from page 14 waists. There are slow slides and tremu- lous hesitations, high and low kicks (many of them backward) and various scissorings, with the tone ranging from mutual seduction to brutal possessive- ness, lustful dueling for top position, action that ranges from the prone or supine to the jump or flight in dizzy- ing alternation. And when the woman is airborne, she doesn’t just fly, she per- forms elaborate winged choreography. Attraction morphs into repulsion, but the repulsion itself is a form of challenge, of inviting provocation. There are major contributions here from Argemira Affonso’s elegant to carnivalesque costumes, and from the uncredited lighting. And then there are Cast of Forever Tango. the song interludes by Gilberto Santa group numbers, for individuality in the where a woman’s long, silky straight jubilation. I suggest that this spectacle New Criterion, National Review, New Rosa, a multiple prize winner (includ- couples, though without destroying the hair becomes in rotation a cloudy nim- should be caught by anyone who can York Magazine, Opera News, Weekly ing five Grammys), who has the Latino ultimate harmony. bus enveloping both heads. possibly afford it—and possibly even Standard, Broadway.com and Bloom- audience members in shrieks of adula- It is all sensuously, throbbingly, First among equals are the comely those who can’t. berg News. Mr. Simon holds a PhD from tion. Too bad that there are no English explosively or suspendedly sexy, espe- Smirnoff & Chmerkovskyi and Ga- Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 West Harvard University in Comparative supertitles for his swoony ballads. cially one number wherein a barefooted loto & Horvath couples, but the others 48th Street, between Broadway & 8th Literature and has taught at MIT, Har- Act One is mostly formal in cos- woman’s black, lacy, diaphanous body hardly lag behind—I just don’t want to Avenue, New York, NY 10036. Tickets vard University, Bard College and Mary- tumes and choreography; Act Two stocking does more than nudity could overwhelm you with too many names. by telephone: 212-239-6200. mount Manhattan College. mostly informal and earthy, either way (there is remarkably little flesh on dis- Emotional involvement alternates John Simon has written for over 50 years To learn more, visit the JohnSimon-Un- compelling. Their shapeshifting inven- play, but a bare back can prove oddly with incredulous amazement, audi- tiveness allows, even in several ravishing on theatre, film, literature, music and fine censored.com website. arousing). Or take another number, ence breathlessness with uncontrollable arts for the Hudson Review, New Leader,

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4. Cedar Point (Sandusky, the Mission Mountains. Or you can Exotic Destinations You Can Reach By Car Ohio). Do you need to feed your go north across the Canadian bor- need for speed? I am part of a long der (bring your passport!) and up the By LARRY M. ELKIN starting the car in New York, point- Henry’s classic children’s book, Misty line of roller coaster fanatics, and this Kootenay Valley, crossing the Rockies ing toward Florida, and driving 18 of Chincoteague. A herd of federally amusement park on the shore of Lake near Lake Louise to reach Alberta’s Running a firm that hours or so to get there. protected wild horses lives on nearby Erie is the North American Mecca Jasper National Park. It is the next- has offices from Flor- Not everyone is willing or able to Assateague Island, a 38-mile long for our kind. Some of the rides’ height best thing to a short road trip to ida to Oregon and do that, which is why the airlines do barrier island that serves as a wildlife requirements are taller than half my Alaska. Once, driving through this clients in nearly three a good business flying leisure travel- refuge. These horses made Chincote- relatives. Seriously, this is the only corner of British Columbia at dawn, dozen states means I ers from starting points far and near ague famous, but the entire region is place where it has ever crossed my I happened upon a herd of woodland fly a lot. I have to do it, but I don’t to destinations like Orlando and Mi- a rural oasis from East Coast hustle. mind, while riding a roller coaster, caribou that were in no hurry to get have to like it – and there is not much ami. Yet, in this genuinely remarkable Here the pace of life is still largely that this would be a really stupid way off the highway. Drive time: eight to like. country, nearly everyone has some- dictated by the rhythm of the tides to die. Sure, there are other activities hours from Seattle to Whitefish, if Even the best trips require me place interesting and beautiful – and on Chesapeake Bay. Not far away is and attractions in the area, but they you step on it once you get over Sno- to get my luggage down to its fight- even relatively comfortable in the the spectacular, 14-mile-long bridge- are not the point. You go here because qualmie Pass. ing weight (to avoid extra charges), summer – within driving range. tunnel that crosses the mouth of the the only other places you can find a 7. Port Angeles, Wash. You dance the TSA strip-tease, and hope Being fairly well-traveled, I bay. On the other side lie the popu- similar experience are all in Japan – thought Pacific Northwest climate that the aircraft I need isn’t waiting thought I would offer some sugges- lar tourist destinations of Virginia and, over there, you have to ride with was simple, right? Dry to the east of out some thunderstorm parked over tions. I am not going to list the ob- Beach, Jamestown and Colonial Wil- people who chant in group cheers the Cascade Mountains; rainy to the O’Hare. The best domestic trips usu- vious places like Yellowstone or the liamsburg. Drive time: three to four at baseball games. Drive time: four west. But in reality, there is nothing ally happen on my preferred carriers, Grand Canyon, not because they are hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore hours from Chicago, two hours from simple about the interplay of onshore which are Southwest, JetBlue and not worth seeing, but because travel- or Washington, D.C. Detroit. winds, towering mountains and salt- Virgin America. At least these air- ers don’t need help thinking of them. 3. St. Augustine, Fla. I’m biased, 5. Durango, Colo. You can get water inlets in this area. Seattle and lines don’t generally go out of their I’m not going to name major tourist because this gem of history and ge- to Durango in about seven hours Olympia both sit west of the Cas- way to make me miserable. spots like San Francisco, Las Ve- ography is just 25 miles from my own from Phoenix, Ariz. At this time of cades, only 60 miles apart, but Olym- I fly “legacy” carriers like Delta, gas and Branson, Mo., for the same home near north Florida’s beautiful year, doing so is an excellent idea. Du- pia gets nearly twice as much rainfall United and American only when I do reason. Besides, in my view, going to beaches. It has its share of chain stores rango also makes this list if I stretch because Seattle is partly in the rain not have another good option. Not Las Vegas in the summer is just plain and tourist traps, but these are just the the rules to include Dallas. (Denver shadow of the Olympic Mountains. only do they hit me with the steepest crazy. That might be because I like to slag surrounding some real diamonds. does not count; Denverites don’t need The small border city of Port Angeles fees for checking bags, changing res- step outdoors at least once per day. Most of downtown St. Augustine is Durango). I did drive from Duran- sits still farther west, on the northern ervations or sitting in a seat that does I offer ten places you might not a combination of preserved and re- go to Dallas in a day once – a very end of the Olympic Peninsula at the not put somebody else’s elbow in my have considered. All 10 are within stored buildings that date back two long day – and I wanted something foot of those same Olympic Moun- belly, but they are also the ones most eight hours or so of at least one major centuries or so, but these count as to offer people from Texas. (No of- tains – and Port Angeles gets only likely to overbook a flight and start city. Most involve mountains, beaches new construction by local standards. fense to the Lone Star State, but ex- half the annual rainfall of Seattle, and looking for “volunteers” with whom or both, because a lot of us like to re- The town was founded in 1565, and cept for the Gulf beaches, it is not a scarcely more than the eastern Wash- they can haggle in order to avoid pay- lax near mountains and beaches. All work on the Castillo de San Marcos, place I would seek out in summer.) ington city of Spokane. Yet just a ing the mandatory compensation to are beautiful in their own way. the fortress that dominates the water- Durango is a good old-fashioned short journey from Port Angeles lies which passengers are entitled when 1. Pittsburg, N.H. Tucked away front, commenced in 1672. A stroll Western mining and ranching town America’s only temperate rain forest, they are bumped. in the far northernmost reaches of through downtown offers many local all duded up for modern vacationers. and just across the Strait of Juan de I put up with this when I have no New Hampshire, bounded by Que- artists’ studios and galleries, various In particular, try the San Juan Sky- Fuca is Vancouver Island and Brit- choice, but I don’t have to like it – and bec, Maine and Vermont, Pittsburg, shops, interesting restaurants tucked way, the “road to the sky” that winds ish Columbia’s capital, Victoria. Port I don’t have to seek it out, either, when N.H. is the largest town (by area) in into cobblestoned alleys, and an ex- among the 14,000-foot peaks of the Angeles is not so much a destination it comes to my leisure travel. When I the lower 48 states – but one in which cellent museum recounting the histo- San Juan Mountains. Let me put it as a jumping-off point for everything travel for pleasure, I want to be able the population of moose outnumbers ry of the local Minorcan population. this way: Durango is 6,500 feet above that can be found on the waters of to stuff my bags as heavy as I can lift that of people. You won’t find any Henry Flagler’s grand hotel is now sea level; Dallas sits around 430 feet. Puget Sound, in the mountains of them and drag as many as I can carry, nightlife here, unless you count driv- Flagler College. You can tour the city Climb out of that heat. Drive time: Olympic National Park, in the tea for no extra charge. I don’t want to ing along Route 3 with a powerful by horse-drawn carriage and by boat; Don’t bother counting. Texas is as big shops of Victoria and in the rugged pay extra for a reasonably comfort- flashlight, shining it into the woods there are “ghost tours” at night. Out- as it thinks it is. wilderness on the rest of Vancouver able seat, or when my plans change. to count the moose along the road- side the city limits, coastal Highway 6. Whitefish, Mont. Picture ev- Island. Drive time: two hours from I want to have a good, reliable idea of side. You will find, however, the four A1A offers lovely shoreline scenery erything you want in a Rocky Moun- Seattle, four hours from Portland, when I will actually depart and when lakes that form the headwaters of the and uncrowded beaches stretching tain summer resort town. That’s Ore. I will arrive. And I want to have some Connecticut River. This is a place for from Marineland, 20 miles south of Whitefish. Its ownWhitefish Lake 8. Bodega Bay, Calif. What real food, rather than chips, peanuts hunting, fishing, snowmobiling (in St. Augustine, to Ponte Vedra, some is a fun-size body of water; down- struck me about the drive on the or cookies, available if I get hungry. the roughly five-month season) or 20 miles north. Many summer visi- stream, Flathead Lake is a small in- Coast Highway, California Route 1, I get all this when I drive. just relaxing. It is also a good place tors rent apartments in beachfront land sea, the largest freshwater lake in from Muir Woods National Monu- I would never even consider fly- to beat the East Coast heat; with the condominiums that line the ocean in the states west of the Mississippi. Just ment (stop to look at the grove of gi- ing on a trip that I could drive in less valley floor some 2,000 feet above sea the Crescent Beach area; others stay east of town is Glacier National Park, ant redwoods) northward to Bodega than six hours. It just isn’t worth it level, you will need that fall jacket at motels and inns in St. Augustine and just south of that is the Bob Mar- Bay – where Alfred Hitchcock filmed when you factor in the time it takes right through midsummer. Drive Beach, opposite the namesake city on shall Wilderness Complex, a unique “The Birds” – was all the dairy farms. to handle ground transportation and time: less than five hours from Bos- Anastasia Island. Other local land- 1.5-million-acre roadless tract that There were more farms, and larger the various formalities at either end ton. marks include a historic lighthouse straddles the Continental Divide and farms, than I have ever seen, and I of the journey. Even if a trip is do- 2. Chincoteague, Va. This resort and the Alligator Farm, which de- is the domain of the wolf, the moun- have spent a lot of time in states bet- able by car in eight to 10 hours or less, island on Virgina’s portion of the spite its foreboding name is a very tain lion and the grizzly bear. You ter-known for their dairies, like New I’ll generally still drive. Back when I Delmarva Peninsula (known in Vir- nice and well-run zoological park. can go south from Whitefish, past York and Vermont. But the dairies was on a budget and toting a spouse ginia and Maryland as the Eastern Drive time: six hours from Atlanta, Flathead Lake, to the National Bi- were long gone by the time I reached and several kids, along with all their Shore) is the setting for Marguerite five hours from Miami. son Range and its dramatic views of accoutrements, I thought nothing of Continued on page 17 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 17

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Exotic Destinations You Can Reach By Car through in September, you may catch the town’s Danish Days celebration, Continued from page 16 straight down into the Pacific. There whose Danish Maid honoree this are only a few lodging or dining ven- year is 17-year-old Emma Andersen, Bodega Bay. There is actually not too a fifth-generation Solvanger. This is a much to see in the town, though I did ues on this stretch of highway, but there are many scenic turnouts. Land- town that is deeply into history, and get a Bodega Bay baseball cap with also into sweets – everything from an emblem of flying birds. The attrac- slides occasionally block the highway during the winter rains, and patches chocolates to traditional Danish pas- tions here are beautiful coastline, an try. My family isn’t Danish, but after offshore marine sanctuary, and many of fog often drift on and off the roadway in summer. The southbound an hour in this village, we sure wanted lovely inns, which line the shore. This to be. Drive time: not far out of Santa area can be viewed as the coastal ex- route, which is the side directly above the sea, is the more exciting ride in Barbara, Solvang is reachable in two tension of the Napa-Sonoma wine hours or so from the San Fernando country. Not that there are many my opinion; I have driven the road in both directions. Enjoy Monterey Valley as long as traffic cooperates. vineyards in the chilly, foggy coastal I hope these 10 suggestions get area, but because the emphasis is on Bay and the Monterey Aquarium, just past Big Sur’s northern terminus, you started in considering the corner dining and wine drinking done right. of the country within reach, no mat- It’s all less than two hours from the and don’t miss the Hearst Castle at San Simeon to the south. Drive time: ter where you begin. Enjoy your road Golden Gate Bridge, but the urban trip, and happy vacationing! world seems much farther away. two hours (to the northern end of the Bring your sweater and jacket no drive) from San Francisco, three to matter when you visit. It is almost four hours to the drive’s southern end from Los Angeles. certain to be cold. Drive time: 90 ® minutes from San Francisco, seven 10. Solvang, Calif. If you come Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP , has hours from Los Angeles. to California, you have to expect the provided personal financial and tax 9. Big Sur, Calif. There are many unexpected. But you probably still counseling to a sophisticated client base beautiful highways and spectacular expect the unexpected to appear in since 1986. After six years with Arthur drives in this country. I am not going English or Spanish, or maybe Viet- Andersen, where he was a senior man- out on a limb very far by saying that namese or Korean. Probably not in ager for personal financial planning and none can match California Highway Danish. But then you probably have family wealth planning, he founded his 1 on the stretch running from Car- not passed through Solvang, a com- own firm in Hastings on Hudson, N.Y., BRONX APARTMENTS FOR RENT mel to San Simeon, 90 miles south. munity founded by Danish immi- in 1992. That firm grew steadily and Newly renovated Bronx Apartments for Rent It takes at least two hours to safely grants in the Santa Ynez Valley in the became the Palisades Hudson organiza- drive this rugged piece of road; this early 20th century. Assimilation was tion, which moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., in Near public transportation & shopping. is not a route you take if you are in too easy for these good folks; they de- 2002. The firm expanded to Fort Lau- Rent includes heat & hot water. cided to build, and maintain, a Danish derdale, Fla., in 2005 and to Atlanta a hurry. The roadway barely clings to $25 non-refundable credit check. the western flank of the Santa Lu- town right in the heart of Southern in 2008. cia Mountains as they plunge nearly California surf country. If you come 1 BR Starting at $1150/Month 2Br. Starting at $1300/Month - RENOVATED APARTMENTS FOR RENT Call Maria: 914.632.1230 Beautiful, Newly Renovated, Spacious BRONX COMMERCIAL SPACE Studio Apartments $1150/Month FOR RENT 1 Bedroom Apartments: $1350 - $1500/Month Westchester Ave. Commercial Space for Rent Busy location, Large Display Window Brand New Kitchens, 2 blocks from #6 Elder Ave. stop Living Rooms & Bathrooms. Ideal for Check Casher • Liquor Store • Formal Wear Granite Counter Tops Hair Salon • Barber Shop • Party Supplies New Cabinets, Stoves & Refrigerators. Notary/Tax/Document Preparation Credit Check Required Fast Food • Franchises Some restrictions: No grocery or wireless phones Available Immediately 1000 Sq. Ft. • $3000/Month Call Management Office for details: 1300 SQ. FT. $3935/Month 914.632.1230 Tenant pays water, electric & taxes Call Maria: 80 West Grand Street, Fleetwood 914.632.1230 Page 18 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013

AMENDMENTS Somers Town Board Meeting Discussed Single Stream, Tree Ordinance, and Litter By RICH MONETTI in public comment to praise the town’s Ms. Young queried whether the town ment that they should be considered “You don’t see any of this in other mu- dedication to achieving a sustainable would be on the hook for a $2 million litter,” Boardmember Richard Mor- nicipalities.” On Thursday, July th community. “I wasn’t going to say any- repayment if Somers doesn’t comply rissey addressed Assistant Building Tooma also asked for removal 11 , the Somers Town thing, but it just occurred to me that with its Affordable Housing obliga- Inspector Thomas Tooma. assistance from the Somers Police Board met for its only Single Stream, the Complete Street tions. “Is there a reserve to cover this, Tooma could then take the des- Department and the Highway Depart- meeting of the month th initiative, and the various improve- or if there isn’t, how will the town fund ignation of signs not approved and ment in certain instances. He cited pos- due to last week’s July 4 ments that you as a town are making, that repayment?” asked Brenda Block remove them as litter. “We would not sibly contentious situations or examples holiday. Supervisor Mary Beth Mur- move us inextricably closer to becom- Young. have to go through a process of hear- where he hasn’t actually had the proper phy began the evening by finalizing ing a sustainable community. And I In response, Supervisor Murphy ings as signs remain illegally,” said tools to climb a tree or pole that’s had a an amendment to bring Single Stream sign bolted to it. recycling to the town. Supervisor Murphy moved to Referring to a system many mu- finalize the discussion with a public nicipalities have adopted, residents hearing in August before moving onto would receive larger receptacles from the issue of abandoned and foreclosed the town where paper, metal and plastic properties. Requiring companies who can all be thrown in together. “If you’re maintain these properties on behalf of in your kitchen, paper often ends up the banks to register and pay a fee to right in the garbage,” said Murphy, and the town, the proposed code will facili- it’s been shown that in communities tate the town’s efforts to make sure the using this system, “the rate of recycling upkeep does not lag. “Instead of us hav- is much higher,” she added. ing to track them down and figure out With little discussion, the amend- who’s the bank and who’s maintaining ment was approved and the board ad- the property, it puts the onus on them dressed an amendment to the town’s (L-R): Somers Town Board Thomas Garrity, Richard L-R): Board Member Anthony Cirieco and Assistant Building to come to us,” said Supervisor Murphy. Tree Preservation ordinance. Intended Morrissey and Supervisor Mary Beth Murphy. Inspector Thomas Tooma. Obviously appealing to the Board, to impose stricter penalties, increase Murphy moved to also schedule public fines and increase replanting plans, the thank you,” Oringel said. flatly claimed no repayment would be Tooma. hearing in August and so it was ap- change arose after a developer previ- The Board, in turn, thanked Orin- required if terms are not met. As for private property signs, the proved. Finally, Supervisor Murphy ously removed a tree, absent town ap- gel, as he gave way for public comment The board then moved onto the ordinance already bars signs with the thanked the Lion’s Club for organizing proval or any chance of impunity. As a from Heritage Hills resident Brenda issue of signage and the unwelcome exception of “No Trespassing” and yet another great Forth of July Celebra- result, the amendment was approved Block Young. The retired CPA raised appearance that the excess causes. “A “For Sale” signs. “What about roofing tion at Reis Park. “It was a great day,” without hesitation. a financial liability question in regards lot of people go through the time and or alarm system signs,” asked Board she concluded. In turn, Herb Oringel, chairman to the County’s Affordable Housing effort to get approved, while others just Member Anthony Cirieco. of the Somers Energy and Environ- Rich Monetti has been a freelance writer Settlement. Given the grant the town appear on buildings, telephone poles “That’s why there are newspapers since 2003 and lives in Westchester. mental Committee, took the chance received for the Angle Fly Preserve, and trees. So I’m in complete agree- to advertise in,” said Richard Morrissey. MIDDLE EAST FORUM Copts Under the Gun Religious Freedom in Egypt Interview with Raymond Ibrahim By KATHRYN JEAN way. On the other hand, it is a mistake ed as full Egyptian citizens, irrespective LOPEZ to think that the uprising against Morsi of their Christian faith. Under the era and the Brotherhood is all about reject- of Westernization and modernization, As Mohamed Morsi ing Islamization and sharia. A great they were indeed largely seen as “regu- faces the prospect of an many of those protesting Morsi are lar” Egyptians. But, as Muslims went imminent military coup, doing so less because of his Islamist from emulating the West, to having Raymond Ibrahim, the agenda — which many are indifferent contempt for it — I discuss this phe- American son of two Egyptian parents to — and more because he and his par- nomenon at length in my book Cruci- and author of Crucified Again: Expos- ty have proven to be incompetent, cor- fied Again — so too did they begin to ing Islam’s New War on Christians, talks rupt, and, in short, making the average reclaim their Islamic heritage, and its about the situation in Egypt and its Egyptian miss Mubarak. Egyptians teachings, which are fundamentally implications, in particular for Chris- have been reduced to not having food hostile to non-Muslims, and so Egypt’s tians who already find themselves in a to eat — and this is their fundamental most indigenous and native inhabit- LOPEZ: Who was Agape Essam precarious position. concern. All that said, Egyptians have ants — the Christian Copts — come etc. (as I show in Crucified Again). The Girgis? KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ: now had a taste of an Islamist govern- to suffer for it. boy was eventually killed in late May. IBRAHIM: She is a 14-year-old What could the backlash against Morsi ment — which always sounded great, LOPEZ: Who was Cyril Yusuf According to the Arabic language re- Coptic girl who, on her way to school in Egypt mean for the future of Egypt? in theory — and, by and large, they Sa’ad? port, the boy’s “family is in tatters after accompanied by a Muslim social work- RAYMOND IBRAHIM: On have learned they don’t like it, the hard IBRAHIM: He was a six-year- paying 30,000 pounds to the abduc- er and two teachers — one of whom the one hand, the average Egyptian way. old Coptic Christian boy who was tor, who still killed the innocent child was a Salafi — never returned. She was has tasted a solid year of rule under LOPEZ: What do the Copts abducted and held for ransom. Mus- and threw his body into the toilet of drugged and awakened to find herself the Muslim Brotherhood — and the need? lim abductions of Christians is an in- his home, where the body, swollen and in a secluded place with an elderly majority don’t like it, as evinced by the IBRAHIM: All that the Copts creasingly common practice, not just moldy, was exhumed.” mass demonstrations currently under- want is equality — to be seen and treat- in Egypt, but in Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Continued on page 19 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 19

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Copts Under the Gun — and another thing to talk about the I wrote Crucified Again, to fill the vacu- Muslim guy down the street. I know um created by the MSM’s negligence Continued from page 18 the former inside out; I do not know in reporting on the reality of Muslim woman and Salafis who tried to con- the latter. So I talk about Islamic his- persecution of Christians. vert her to Islam, forced her to wear the tory, doctrine, continuity, etc. — but I LOPEZ: “Now that the ‘Arab full hijab, and beat her. She was even- leave room for the fact that, of course, Spring’ has reached Syria – another tually released — she’s actually one of just because someone is named “Mu- stronghold of early Christianity that the few lucky Coptic girls who made it hammad” certainly does not mean he’s today is almost entirely Islamic — the back home (one recent study states that a jihadi, anymore than someone named attacks on monasteries there dem- well over 500 Coptic girls have been “Christian” is always “turning the other onstrate the continuity between the abducted, raped, seduced, blackmailed, cheek.” That said, I think it is folly to original jihad and the jihad we know etc., in the last few years). suppress talk about Islam simply be- in the twenty-first century.” Is that the LOPEZ: Is it an exaggeration to cause it might make a nominal Ameri- backstory to the murder of Fr. Murad? argue that there is a jihad on children in can Muslim feel “uncomfortable.” It’s IBRAHIM: Absolutely. That’s just Egypt? And is there a danger in relying a question of priorities: What’s more it: All that we’re seeing today has a long on some of the news accounts? important — to have the plight of continuity. As I tried to show in Cruci- IBRAHIM: Well, what more millions of Christians suffering un- fied Again, every pattern of persecution must happen before highlighting the der Islam reach the light of day, even we see today — whether church bomb- plight of Christian youth under Islam though some Muslims in America ings or bannings, blasphemy codes to is justified? Christian boys and girls in might feel uncomfortable at how such silence Christians, execution of Muslim Egypt are frequently targeted, often sation that they “blasphemed” Islam or being bombed and Christians are rou- news makes Islam look, or to cover up apostates to Christianity, destruction of for “ransom” money — as they are in its prophet. It was also under Brother- tinely being beheaded — most recently the plight of these millions of victims, Bibles and crosses, extortion, and even Pakistan, Syria, Iraq, and all throughout hood rule that another unprecedented a Catholic priest, one of many. I discuss simply so Islam doesn’t look so bad in the targeting of Christian women and sub-Saharan Africa. Those targeting scandal occurred: St. Mark Cathedral all this in my recent article, “Obama’s the West? The mainstream media has children — goes back 1,400 years to the them are Muslims who, for a variety — the holiest site of Coptic Christi- Proxy War on Mideast Christians.” If tended for this latter option. This is why Continued on page 20 of reasons, have concluded that their anity and home of the pope himself the reader finds this title outrageous, I actions — targeting Christians for ex- — was besieged in broad daylight by might point out that, the same day my tortion, and often yanking them from Islamic rioters. When security came, article was published, it was revealed the doorsteps of their “infidel” churches they too joined in the attack on the that Syrian Christians were asking, THE ROMA BUILDING — are legitimate in the context of Is- cathedral. “Why is America at war with us?” COMMERICAL SPACE FOR RENT lam and jihad. I explain this phenom- In Libya, after Obama support- LOPEZ: Should the persecution enon — doctrinally and historically – in ed the al-Qaeda “freedom fighters,” of Christians in the Middle East serve Crucified Again. Indeed, only the other Libya’s small Christian minority has as a reminder to us of how precious a day, I wrote about new threats directed been targeted in unprecedented ways. liberty religious freedom is? against Egypt’s Christians, telling them Among other things, the very few IBRAHIM:Yes. Yes. And yes. not to join protests against Morsi, oth- churches there are under attack and LOPEZ: How do you avoid be- erwise their “businesses, cars, homes, bombed; nuns that have been serving ing anti-Muslim while documenting schools, and churches” might “catch the sick and needy since 1921 have “the continuity and interconnectivity fire.” The message concluded by say- been harassed and forced to flee; for- of Christian persecution under Islam”? ing: “If you are not worried about any eign Christians possessing Bibles have IBRAHIM: It is one thing to talk of these, then worry about your chil- been arrested and tortured (one recent- about Islam and its teachings — which dren and your homes. This message ly died from his torture). And in Syria often are black and white (depending is being delivered with tact. But when — where does one begin? Churches are on whether one is a Sunni, Shia, etc.) the moment of truth comes, there will Prime Yorktown Location be no tact.” Around the same time, TOWN OF OSSINING TAX AUCTION Sheikh Essam Abdulamek, a member th Great Visibility • Centrally Located of parliament’s Shura Council, warned WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 1PM Egypt’s Christians on live TV against Office Space: participating in the June 30 protests, 470Sq. Ft. Rent $973/Month saying, “Do not sacrifice your children.” LOPEZ: Is it really fair to say that the Obama administration is enabling Office Space: Christian persecution, as you do? 470Sq. Ft. Rent $973/Month IBRAHIM: It’s not just fair — it’s indubitably true. In every single country where Christian minorities live Office Space: among Muslim majorities, Obama’s 305 Sq. Ft. Rent $650/Month policies have empowered the Islamist parties, with the obvious consequence 94 State Street, Ossining Priestly Street, Ossining that the Christians are first to suffer. 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Copts Under the Gun cution and violence as a son of Egyp- from Egypt to the U.S. when they did; Photo of Kathryn Jean Lopez by Raymond Ibrahim is author of the tian parents? and despair, for I know that that which and courtesy of Gage Skidmore. new book, Crucified Again: Exposing Continued from page 19 IBRAHIM: Lots of things: em- is on full display in the Islamic world, Kathryn Jean Lopez, is an Ameri- Islam’s New War on Christians (pub- very beginnings of Islam, with identical pathy for mideast Christians — as I is destined to come here — unless the can conservative columnist who is lished by Regnery in cooperation with patterns of behavior by Muslims vis- know that could be me, and actually West finally opens its eyes. nationally syndicated by the United Gatestone Institute, 2013). A Middle East a-vis Christians. This is demonstrably is some of my extended family — and First published in National Re- Feature Syndicate. She is also the for- and Islam expert, he is a Shillman Fellow true and documented in the book. hence commitment to try to be their view Online, July 2, 2013. http://www. mer editor and current editor-at-large at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, LOPEZ: What goes through your voice — the voice of the voiceless; meforum.org/3550/copts-religious- of National Review Online. – Wike- associate fellow at the Middle East Forum, head as you cover these stories of perse- gratefulness that my parents emigrated freedom-in-egypt pedia. and author of The Al Qaeda Reader.

GOVERNMENTCAMPAIGN TRAIL Section Edgemont Resident Bob Bernstein to Challenge Supervisor Paul Feiner in September Democratic Primary

By NANCY KING nstein over Feiner. Bernstein has also of spending control, and stunted eco- stations on both sides of the Central rating. He also has announced that received the endorsement of the In- nomic growth as the major issues that Avenue ribbon. Bernstein wants to he was able to obtain 4,000 signatures While the rest of the dependence Party of Westchester. the Town of Greenburgh faces. All bring businesses into that corridor by during the petitioning process while county is watching Bernstein, a lawyer and long- you have to do is to take a ride into streamlining the permit process and his opponent only turned 1,500 sig- the race between Rob time community activist helped form the Fairview section of town or down by removing any political roadblocks natures into the Board of Elections. Astorino and Demo- the Edgemont Community Coun- Rt. 119 to see the economic blight of that may prevent businesses from ap- Despite the difference in those num- cratic challenger Noam Bramson cil and has long been critical of Mr. the area. The Crossroads Shopping plying to conduct business in Green- bers, Bernstein remains confident square off in the race for Westchester Feiner’s governance of the town. For Center saw the A&P close several burgh. and believes that all of his signatures County Executive, the most exciting 22 years, Feiner has run on the plat- years ago and there are several stores To achieve these goals, Bob will be valid. Bernstein who once race will more than likely be run in form of open and transparent govern- that remain unrented in that mall. Bernstein believes that the Town of suggested that his hamlet of Edge- Greenburgh. Town of Greenburgh ment but according to Mr. Bernstein, There is no grocery store in that sec- Greenburgh needs a professional mont secede from Greenburgh now Supervisor Paul Feiner will face Feiner has been anything but open tion of town that is also the poorest manager who will work in concert remarked “I am not running for town Edgemont lawyer, community activ- and transparent. Citing controversial section of the Town of Greenburgh. with the Supervisor and Town Board supervisor to incorporate Edgemont ist, and longtime rival Bob Bernstein deals involving Fortress Bible School, The lack of a grocery store has forced members. Bernstein believes a pro- as a village. I am running for town in this September’s primary. Feiner, WestHelp, and the on again, off again many poor residents to use a taxi to fessional manager will be able to supervisor to give Edgemont a reason who has been in office for the last 22 deal with GameOn for the develop- travel into White Plains to shop for present the pros and cons of every de- not to incorporate”. He’s looking for years, failed to garner the support of ment of a sport’s complex on the site food. It is also the section of town cision the town board faces and that an all-inclusive town, and that will be his own party’s committee when they of the now closed Frank’s Nursery, on that has the most tax-exempt proper- through that process, a consensus and difficult to convey. Supervisor Feiner convened back in May. When the Dobbs Ferry Road. Bernstein advised ties; properties that do not contribute subsequent decision can be made. has name, face and longevity recogni- weighted votes had been cast, Super- The Westchester Guardian these deals tax receipts to Greenburgh’s coffers. Supervisor Feiner, who is seeking tion but this may be the year when visor Feiner had only received 35% of have been anything but transparent Another blighted area is Central Av- his 11th two-year term, stands by his that will not be enough to get him the vote while Mr. Bernstein received and most have taken place with de- enue. From the Hartsdale border to record. He cites the variety of services elected. 54%. The Greenburgh Democratic the Yonkers border, there are scores of velopers behind closed doors. that Greenburgh offers its residents Nancy King is a freelance reporter. Committee went on to endorse Ber- Bernstein sees rising taxes, a lack empty storefronts and abandoned gas and its consistent Moody’s Triple A NEW YORK CIVIC

ward, or to move at all, it is a natural ership, born to lead. our fathers ever since our country Come Home To Reason instinct for people to head for home, A feeling of clan superiority can was founded near the end of the to get back to things that are familiar be very comforting to societies where 18th century. We were born during By EDWARD C. SULLIVAN chairing the Assembly Committee on and comforting, to re-establish con- everyone is more or less of the same the Age of Enlightenment, which Higher Education until he retired vol- nections with the old time religion genes, with the same skin color, the flourished in the 17th and 18th cen- For the last nine years, untarily in 2009. and with the family, to simplify tasks. same hair, etc. turies. From a governmental point of New York Civic has We think Mr. Sullivan’s article is This impulse occurs in societies But what do we do here in the view, The Age Of Enlightenment, published articles about a valuable contribution to the public all over the world. It results in clans United States of America, where sometimes called the Age of Reason, New York City and dialogue. We hope that you think about tightening up as people weather life’s we come from different gene pools, culminated in the drawing up of the State government and politics. From what he is saying. storms together. People work them- where everyone is not of the same Declaration of Independence in 1776 time to time, we send our readers ar- As long as our legislature includes selves into believing, once survival is ancestry? What holds us together and the Constitution of the United ticles that others have written which we people like Ed Sullivan, hope will re- secured, that the clan is favored by when times are tough? What makes States, in 1781. believe have particular meaning and main. God, that something in the blood, in us equal to or better than other soci- The dictates of religion were put value for New Yorkers. - Henry J. Stern, New York Civic the genes, makes them more capable eties over the long haul? If it’s not our aside for the structures of rational Today, we submit to you, “Come Home under duress, and that, when you get common blood, what is it? thought. “A decent respect for the * * * to Reason,” written by Edward C. Sul- right down to it, this clan is superior Reason, I suggest. opinions of mankind requires that When life’s troubles begin to multi- livan, an intellectual who served 22 to other clans, more capable of lead- Reason has been the faith of years in the New York state legislature, ply, and it gets harder to move for- Continued on page 21 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013 Page 21

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ment that doesn’t require rational argument, than Come Home To Reason bruise their brains in polemic combat. Method- Continued from page 20 ologies that avoid cross-examination of assertions are preferred. The results are not attractive. [we] should set forth the causes” for the Revo- In the many “debates” among candidates for lution, said Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration President in Republican primaries in 2012, there of Independence. The reasons for the revolt were was rarely a line by line disagreement over specific paramount in his mind. In the Constitution, the policies. Even the idiotic question -- “Would you machinery of government was laid out in a de- accept a ten to one ratio of spending cuts to tax tailed blueprint, but a provision for amendment increases?” – all eight candidates vote NO. They was attached, wisely inviting continued re-exami- didn’t feel capable of defending a one dollar tax nation and revision of the document. increase, even if they got ten dollars of spending Compare these instruments with the Bible or cuts in return -- so calcified were their argumen- the Koran, where no such participation is invited tative mechanisms, necessary for reaching rational or is tolerated. Those texts were written by God conclusions. Himself, or at least dictated by him to his proph- The herd doesn’t like disagreement, doesn’t ets. No revision is asked for. Obedience is needed. need reason. By contrast, our founding documents were writ- When I was a teenager, many family dinners Open 7 Days A Week ten by fallible men. Revision was and is solicited. in our house ended with my father and I arguing Reason is needed. about something or other as we sipped our after As 19th century writing slid over to romanti- dinner coffee. My poor mother became exasper- cism, in Europe and in America, reason still held ated as the argument grew hotter. “Sometimes I a strong grip on the political life of the United think that you like to argue,” she would say to me. States. We still relied on the Supreme Court to “Yes, Mom, I do.” I would confess, to her dismay. give us reasoned judgments on important issues of NYC’s #1 I still do. the day. Those judgments may have been hideous- I find the process of refining our thoughts ly tendentious at times, but even glaring errors fascinating, and it all starts with doubting received were clothed in the structures of reason. “Because wisdom, in my case just recalled, the wisdom of your government says so,” was rarely used as an my father. It begins with doubt, but it continues argument. TOPlESS with reason. If an idea cannot stand up to the These days, disputes seem to escape solution. examination of reasonable people, it cannot be They continue on their wearying way because worth much, I figure. reason seems to have been abandoned in favor of I hope you will challenge these very thoughts, emotional appeals to partisan combat, or worse, to dear reader. I love to argue. a vague kind of bi-partisanship. Decisions are too SPORTS frequently avoided altogether in favor of tighten- Edward C. Sullivan served in the New York State ing the circle and bleating – as with sheep. Assembly from 1977 to 2002. Even people who hold themselves out as being reasonable would rather come to some agree- BAR • Gentlemen’s Club OP-EDSection • sushi RestauRant LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Fine DininG He said he wears the shirt to publicize the importance of what being an organ donor can do. This is a cause that is close to my heart because I have had NYC’s oNlY BoDY SUSHI friends both who have donated their organs, and whose lives have been saved by donors. Because New York is a great and progressive state, I was very surprised and disappointed to find 252 West 43rd St. that we are ranked 47th in terms of state organ do- Organ Donations nation. That is why I was so pleased when Lauren’s (Between 7th & 8th Ave.) Law was signed by Governor Cuomo last October. Recently, I was with my grandsons shopping for base- This law changes the language of DMV application ball mitts. While shopping, I spotted a man wearing documents. The new wording on the forms says: “You an interesting shirt, and though I do not remember 212-819-9300 must fill out the following section: Would you like to the exact phrasing, it was along the lines of, “Organ be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for www.mycheetahsnyc.com donations saved my daughter’s life.” I approached ‘yes’ or ‘skip this question.” This simple change of lan- the man and he shared the inspiring story of how his guage will hopefully encourage people to save lives by daughter’s life was saved thanks to a generous organ donor. Continued on page 22 FREE ADMISSION WITH THIS PASS Page 22 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JULY 11 2013

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created a loophole in which businesses would The Efficacy of Lying be left on the hook for low wage earners the law By BOB MARRONE intended to be covered by Medicaid. They delib- erately hurt poor people and employers just to Don’t Waste Your I used to think that only religion, get at Obama philosophy and the things sci- It is true that this loophole is an unfore- ence did not yet know, were the seen flaw in the law. But for the uninformed Time Anywhere Else empty holes in our understand- to assume that this problem is the result of the The New ing of the human condition. ACA is ignorant. More so, the comments by There is, of course, the great mystery of why politicians on the right to fan these flames are women love shoes they way they do. But since disgracefully disingenuous. To be fair, I am sure the sight of a woman wearing the right kicks is a if the left would do the same thing; if it was they Don’t Waste Your known pleasure to the male eye, I will for selfish who were against the law, which is the problem. reasons delve no further into this phenomenon. So too is the veracity of business a problem. Time Anywhere Else Remember when JP Morgan first told us The New I am today more concerned with absolute lack of truth coming forth from our political institu- about their big trading loss of $2 billion? Believe tions, businesses and the media. As I think fur- me, while they did not lie outright, they knew it ther, I realize that our culture encourages it, and would be more as the trade was unwound, but it does so for one very simple reason: It works. they tried to bleed out the information rather We are about winning, not playing by the rules. than come clean. Great Britain’s The Guardian This is an opinion column, so I accept that I newspaper recently reported how the Dodd/ have no corner on the truth. In that vein, howev- Frank bill is being gutted by lobbyists so that the er, I also assert that I make every effort to look at big banks can go back to hiding how derivatives all sides of a story and to stress when statements are traded. The same Jamie Dimon, CEO of are my take on things, as opposed to the un- JP Morgan, who finessed the big trading loss is equivocal facts. I am trying to get no one elected. now upset that the capital to risk ratio has been I have voted for Ronald Reagan and Barack changed to lower exposure. He and the rest of Wall Street are moaning, as they have been about ClubNew York Obama, and loathe extremists on both sides. The one issue I have been almost blindly in favor of is Dodd/Frank, that such rules are hard for their so-called ObamaCare. Like the shoe thing, my businesses. It makes you understand the great bias is selfish. I am over 60, but less than 65. If scene in The Godfather when Hymen Roth tells I get a serious illness, they may as well shoot me Michael Corleone that at last they have found a NEW YORK’S if I can’t get insurance. Such thinking made me government (the corrupt Cuba) that knows how a lot more empathic to those in our society who to treat business. I am also sure that the late John NEW YORK’S can’t afford a doctor. Gotti hated the RICO laws. PREMIER Among my troubles is the willingness of Have you listened to late night or Satellite politicians and/or parties to let a lie stay out there radio recently? If you do you know that you can because it benefits them. A recent perusal of bring your manliness to extreme lengths, lose GENTLEMEN’S newspapers and magazines will discover things pounds in ways your doctor does not want you to PREMIER you may not be aware. 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