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Central Bank Autonomy: Lessons from Global Trends
Marco Arnone
Bernard J Laurens
Jean-François Segalotto
Martin Sommer
Marco Arnone †
This paper calculates indices of central bank autonomy (CBA) for 163 central banks as of end-2003, and comparable indices for a subgroup of 68 central banks as of the end of the 1980s. The results confirm strong improvements in both economic and political CBA over the past couple of decades, although more progress is needed to boost political autonomy of the central banks in emerging market and developing countries. Our analysis confirms that greater CBA has on average helped to maintain low inflation levels. The paper identifies four broad principles of CBA that have been shared by the majority of countries. Significant differences exist in the area of banking supervision where many central banks have retained a key role. Finally, we discuss the sequencing of reforms to separate the conduct of monetary and fiscal policies. IMF Staff Papers (2009) 56, 263–296. doi:10.1057/imfsp.2008.25; published online 23 September 2008
Marco Arnone & Bernard J Laurens & Jean-François Segalotto & Martin Sommer, 2009. "Central Bank Autonomy: Lessons from Global Trends," IMF Staff Papers, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 56(2), pages 263-296, June.
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Qualcomm Announces Winners of the 2010 Augmented Reality Developer Challenge
$200,000 in Total Prize Money Awarded
Feb 15, 2011SAN DIEGO
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced the winners of its 2010 Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Challenge. The top prize of $125,000 was awarded to a team of two developers from Lithuania, Paulius Liekis and Arminas Didžiokas for Paparazzi. Second prize of $50,000 was awarded to Defiant Development Pty Ltd. for Inch High Stunt Guy. Third prize of $25,000 was awarded to five graduate students at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts for their submission, Danger Copter. The Challenge, which kicked off with the public availability of Qualcomm's AR software development kit (SDK) in October 2010, encouraged developers to create a new generation of vision-based AR applications, including innovative games, educational applications and interactive marketing concepts.
"Qualcomm congratulates the winners and all the developers that provided submissions," said Jay Wright, director of business development at Qualcomm. "With just over three months of development time since the SDK became available, developers have shown that compelling AR experiences can be created rapidly using Qualcomm's platform."
Winning Applications
1st Place – $125,000 – Paparazzi by Paulius Liekis and Arminas Didžiokas (Lithuania)
An interactive game where the player becomes a virtual paparazzo and sneaks pictures of a vain celebrity before he gets agitated and attacks the photographer
2nd Place – $50,000 – Inch High Stunt Guy by Defiant Development Pty Ltd. (Australia)
A game where the player arranges various obstacles to enable a stuntman to successfully jump his motorcycle through a hoop
3rd Place – $25,000 – Danger Copter by Alex Beachum, Jonghwa Kim, Jason Mathias, Kedar Reddy and Evan Sforza (USA)
A gaming adventure where the player becomes a helicopter pilot who maneuvers a water-spouting chopper to extinguish fires and rescue people from danger
The judges for the Challenge were a mix of individuals from industry and academia. Entries were judged based on creative concept, technical execution, overall user experience and other factors.
Publically available since October 2010, Qualcomm's AR platform uses computer vision technology to align graphics tightly with underlying objects in the real world. The approach is an evolution from current AR techniques that use a device's GPS and compass for mapping applications. Vision-based AR delivers a fundamentally different user experience in which graphics appear as if they are anchored to real world objects.
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of wireless communications, connecting people more closely to information, entertainment and each other. Today, Qualcomm technologies are powering the convergence of mobile communications and consumer electronics, making wireless devices and services more personal, affordable and accessible to people everywhere. For more information, visit Qualcomm around the Web:
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Letters to the Editor, Jan. 10
Rent abatement waiver isn't unfair
Public Advocate DeBlasio and the Tenants Association are seeking headlines by belittling CW Capital's decision to grant a 15 percent rent reduction, in exchange for a promise not to be sued for losses related to the hurricane.
This is surprising, because tenants have nothing to lose by signing the waiver – and everything to gain.
The maximum damages any tenant could recover in a lawsuit would be the rent such tenant paid during the period in which their apartment did not have power. Management could contest this argument, noting that most tenants had running water and flashlights.
Moreover, suing management would take three to five years, and legal fees could consume up to a third of any recovery.
With 11,000 tenants in ST/PCV, including hundreds of attorneys, there are bound to be a few lawyers who will try to trick tenants into believing they could recover more than they were due. But let's review the results of the Roberts litigation – which took five years and mainly enriched only the lawyers.
Moreover, if a class action were to be initiated against CW Capital, it would throw yet another wrench into the process leading to a non-eviction condo conversion of the property. A large, outstanding litigation against the property could cause our partner Brookfield Management to have a change of heart, and could spook any financing partners Brookfield would bring to the table.
A more prudent and ethical course for our neighbors is to gracefully accept the rent abatement and to say "thank you." It would be far more constructive to sign the waiver and acknowledge that CW in fact did heroic work in restoring power after the unprecedented violence of the storm.
Rather than advise a rent strike, the Tenants Association should recall that civility is never a sign of weakness.
Name withheld, ST
Recreation's Radu Ocnean is missed
I have lived in this complex for over 30 years. I really enjoyed all the time here and unlike most people who seem to complain about every change I welcomed it. For the past 15 years or so while my kids were growing up I felt really safe with my kids playing in the playgrounds, attending all the sporting events, Halloween Carnival, Easter etc. The playground staff always interacted with the kids, knew all their names, started games, played with the kids, watching for their safety.
For the past 2-3 months I noticed a big difference in the playgrounds. There is no more playground staff anywhere; my kids don't see any familiar faces any more. Ever since the Director for Recreation Radu Ocnean left everything seems to have changed. For the first time in 30 years we did not have a Halloween event for the kids (I know we had the storm) but it just seemed a coincidence that it was the first time he was not here. He was a familiar face at the Christmas tree sales. We stopped by there and there didn't seem to be any order, and everyone was listening to rap music and not Christmas music like in years past. He played Santa for the past 5-6 years and lit up the Christmas tree; this year's Santa left a lot to be desired.
I talked to quite a few other families and they all agreed with me. We miss the old director and we feel things are going downhill quickly.
Jim Altman, ST
Calculating Garodnick's next moves
In his Political Tidbits Column, Time for Change and auld lang syne, Hon. Steven Sanders' writes: "Our political leadership will change next year," stating a "new mayor, a new city comptroller, a new public advocate, a new borough president, a new state senator (Brad Hoylman) and possibly a City Council speaker in the person of Dan Garodnick."
But the only change in 2013 is Hon. Hoylman, Hon. Tom Duane's designated successor. The other offices will be decided in September's Democratic Primary with the mayoral decided in November's General Election. And while I'm knit picking to point out that the elected offices won't "change" until 2014, the City Council Speaker, as Hon. Sanders realizes, is brokered by the county leaders with the last two speakers coming from Manhattan.
Hon. Garodnick would be great as Council Speaker if the leaders choose him. But would it be favor for deferring to Borough President Hon. Scott Stringer in the comptroller's race? (At least one other councilmember, Hon. Dominic Recchia, was talked out of running for comptroller.) I happen to think that Dan would make a seamless transition from the Council to Scott's borough president's office. Absent an explanation, I assume that Dan values his relations with the current candidates too much to throw his hat into their ring.
If Dan does get made speaker he's got to hope that a Republican wins City Hall. Then when Scott Stringer, say, runs for mayor as comptroller in 2017, then Dan can run for comptroller as speaker.
Billy Sternberg, ST
Posted by Sabina Mollot in Letters to the Editor
Tagged: christmas, Council Member Dan Garodnick, CW Capital, halloween, Hurricane Sandy, parks and recreation, rent abatement, ST-PCV Tenants Association, State Senator Brad Hoylman
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8 thoughts on "Letters to the Editor, Jan. 10"
David Chowes says:
Re: Comment on rent abatement waiver by "anonymous."
Over the years I have been critical of moves that the original owner, MetLife did and subsequently after they sold PCV/ST to Tishman-Spizer and beyond. But, the rent abatement which was offered by CW Capital seems fair.
Super Storm Sandy was not an act of God — primarily. It is clear to me that global climate
change was the most prominent cause.
And, during the 10 days or so during the storm, CW Capital did a magnificent job in informing
the residents and providing appropriate security adjustments which were necessary.
The attention must be focused on actually doing something about this environmental
problem — now! When you see the ads on TV about how wonderful the fossil fuels and safe
they are. This comes from lots of money which is given to politicians from lobbyists who work for Big Oil and Big Coal.
The entire world is at great risk. In the U. S., the east and west costs are most vulnerable.
Our proximity to the East River led to the impact on PCV/ST. But, the impact of global climate change will have an effect way beyond PCV/ST. In fact, all the fires in the Western U. S., too much flooding in other parts of the country, Australia is undergoing unparalled fires which have never been seen before.
And, the statistics are in for 2012: the mean temperature in our nation was the warmest ever. A one degree change in one year is also unique. If you don't think it will affect you –think of your kids and grandchildren!
This is very serious!
higher than the previous record. And, this magnitude of one degree has never been seen before
There is an epic cold spell in California and it snowed in Israel and the Middle East. It's global cooling. Everybody get ready, we are going to freeze our @$$#$ off.
The sky is falling… the sky is falling….No Chicken little it isn't. Average temp of earth hasn't changed in over 14 years. So 2012 was a hot year, other years are colder years..big deal…I guess Mr Chowes is a fan of the book "How to lie with statistics". Only cite the stats you need to show your point, forget about all the other facts since they don't aid your point!
Again, to "Anonymous," I not only did read the book "How to Lies With Statistics" — I assigned it to the students in the many statistics classes I taught at CUNY and other universities. And, that's after having taken two statistics courses in my undergraduate days and about six in graduate school.
Of couse statistics can be manipulated and/or based on biased data and distorted — as the BP, Exxon/Mobil and "safe coal" ads run by folks on TV. But, Mr./Ms. "Anonymous" you are throwing the baby out with the bath water by implying that one should never belive their efficacy.
Sans statistics there would be no man landing on the moon, the advances in medical understandings and practices, or the cell phone or the light bulb (invented by Edison), and…
Just follow the news media. (Though unfortunately, they seem to be far more concerned about Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton's behaviors.)
David Chowes, PCV
The most recent comment by "Anonymous": "The epic cold spell in California and it snowed in Israel and the Middle East. It's global cooling. Everyone get ready — we are going to freeze our a$&)~s off."
Now here's the problem with the salience of your sataric comment: it's really GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. This means that all sorts of bizarre weather events will occur. Yes, about two or so years ago, New York City experienced the most snow fall in recorded history. There is a change going on and as some areas of the world will receive draught (e.g.,Texas); fires in the Western U. S., Austrailia; more frequent and deadly tornados (e.g., the Southeastern U. S.); killing heat (e.g., Europe); and, on average, far more and horrific hurricanes as we did on NJ, CT and NY (which included Sandy impacting PCV/ST).
Romney in one of his debates called this a hoax. One member of the Congress said it was perperated by scientists to get more research monies from the government. Really? Who does one trust more… Scientists or politicians? This congressman was projecting on to scientists his own moral shortcomings.
Normally, I would trust the scientist. However, since many of the top scientists in the field have admitted their claims were bogus I have a hard time trusting either.
Mr. or Ms. Anonymous, You're referring to the faux "email scandel." Firstly, I would suggest that you investigate this. If you do, you will determine that those supposedly "treaterous" emails it in no way suggests any malfescence on the part of the climatoligists involved. However, corporate and political interests have distorted these "emails" for their own propaganda purposes to discredit the concept of global climate change.
I did work as a researcher and I can assure you that 99% of scientists — if they thought that certain conclusions about any investigations were in any way under suspicions — they would speak out with full candor. This is one of the most imporatant underpinnings of the scientific method.
Yet, from my readings, t would be very difficult to find even one climatologist who doubts the validity of this hypothesis. And, probably 98% do admit that climate change is affected by undulations in the world's weather patterns; but, they would add that human activiity by adding carbon from fossil feuls is a major source of the problem.
This began with the industrial revolution as we started extensive use of fossll fuels. This had led to a warmer Earth, the melting of the icecaps, far greater precipitation. PCV/ST will most likely experience an increased number of "Sandys" in both frequency and magnitude.
PBS' NOVA has produced a documentary on Super Storm Sandy and its implications — which impacted New York — most especially Staten Island and the Rockaway peninsula, New Jersey and Conecticut. It is predicted that the entire world will suffer as the years pass. It was aired a few weeks ago and will be repeated on Channels 13 and 21 in the next week. Or go to PBS.org/Nova. One of the underwriters of the superb NOVA series is David Koch — and, no one would call him a leftie!
I thank you for the interest which you have evidenced in all your comment.
To: "Anonymous": The PBS' NOVA program about Sandy and global climate change will be shown on the CUNY Channel (TW — Ch. 75) on this Wednesday at 2AM. If you have a DVR, you can record it and watch it later. — DC


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Wembley wonders! Former Chichester College student Omar enjoys promotion party with Rocks coach Dabba
Former Chichester College Omar Bugiel has realised his dream of making it as a professional in league football after his side won a dream Wembley showdown to gain promotion.
Striker Bugiel, 23, joined Forest Green Rovers from Ryman League Ryman Premier outfit Worthing just a few months ago. And yesterday Rovers beat Tranmere at the national stadium with a 3-1 triumph securing promotion from the National League.
And Bognor Regis Town coach Darin Kilpatrick, an influential figure in college football, was on hand to help his former protege celebrate the success.
Bugiel came to Chichester College seven years ago, moving from Germany to study English then passing his football coaching qualifications. He played for the college then for Worthing before making the move that would prove so pivotal.
Before the victory, Bugiel, who was an unused substitute on the day which attracted 18,801 supporters, told the college's website: "It's been a lot to take in but I'm really enjoying it. It's a new challenge for me to rise to and I'm going to be working my socks off to prove myself.
"It all started here for me really. I owe a lot to Dabba (Kilpartrick), Dave Daniel and Paul Hinshelwood – they kept me going when I had a bad injury a few years ago.
"I don't think I would be where I am, if it hadn't been for them or if I hadn't come to Chichester. It's been a long road to get to where I am, I've come up the hard way, through Sunday leagues, county leagues and grass root football to Worthing and now Forest Green. It definitely makes you appreciate it more."
To help him enjoy his success, the college posted these pictures to their Twitter feed.
Carl Eldridge
Carl Eldridge is a hugely experienced journalist who has worked on local and national newspapers, magazines and written for websites over the past 30 years. He lives in Bognor Regis with his wife and son. And he is a life-long Arsenal fan.
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"Avengers: Endgame," the hugely-anticipated superhero series-ender from Marvel, set a new standard for Hollywood blockbusters this weekend with stunning hauls of $357 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide, industry data showed on Monday.
The fourth and final chapter in the adventures of Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and company managed 43 times the domestic take of the No. 2 film, Marvel's "Captain Marvel," which made $8.1 million.
With a star-studded cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper and Josh Brolin, it took in a jaw-dropping $330 million in China alone, the highest ever opening in the Middle Kingdom.
With a sky-high 96 per cent rating from critics on the Rotten Tomatoes reviews website, "Avengers" could lead to "the biggest revenue-generating summer (and year) in box office history," Comscore's Paul Dergarabedian said.
Packed with spectacular fight scenes, special effects, gags and tear-jerking moments, it almost doubled the previous world record opening weekend take held by its predecessor, "Avengers: Infinity War."
The movie cost around $500 million to make including marketing costs and was expected to break even during its debut weekend, a feat unheard of for a major blockbuster.
Entertainment media are predicting a final global take of up to $2.5 billion, which would give it a place among the most lucrative movies of all time alongside "Avatar" ($2.8 billion), "Titanic" ($2.2 billion), "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ($2.07 billion), and "Infinity War" ($2.05 billion).
"(The) Marvel Studios team have continued to challenge notions of what is possible at the movie theatre, both in terms of storytelling and at the box office," said Alan Horn, the chairman of Walt Disney Studios, which owns Marvel.
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Among the many other superlatives being thrown in Marvel's direction, "Endgame" is the widest release in North American history, showing on 4,662 screens in the US and Canada, according to box office monitor Exhibitor
Relations. It averaged $75,075 a screen — another record.
Around the world, "Avengers" fans reserved their tickets well before the movie's release. In India, 2.5 million tickets were pre-sold in a variety of languages including English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Others who had failed to do their advance planning had to line up for hours at box offices to see the final instalment of the story that began with 2008's "Iron Man."
In Venezuela, beset by blackouts, civil unrest and an economic crisis, fans got up before dawn to watch a special early morning screening, as evening shows were considered too risky in a country with sky-high crime rates.
To meet exceptional demand in the United States, and taking into account the three-hour running time of the blockbuster, AMC cinemas organized around-the-clock screenings over the weekend in dozens of movie theatres across the country, often playing to packed houses.
In total, the film became the biggest opening weekend box office hit in 44 countries, including Britain, Korea, France, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Italy and Spain, and broke records for one-day earnings in 29 countries.
"From the very beginning with 'Iron Man,' all we've wanted to do was tell stories that brought these characters to life on screen the way we've experienced them as fans of the comics," said Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios.
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Feige, who has produced all 22 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ascribed the "unbelievable" success of the latest addition to "fans around the world who have supported us through it all."
Back on Earth, last week's top film, Warner Bros.' horror flick "The Curse of La Llorona," slipped to third spot behind the two Marvel movies, with $7.5 million.
It stars Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz and Patricia Velasquez in the story, loosely based on Mexican folklore, of a Los Angeles woman trying to protect her children from a ghost.
In fourth place was "Breakthrough," at $6.3 million. The faith-based story of a mother (Chrissy Metz) who refuses to abandon hope after her son (Marcel Ruiz) falls into an icy lake, was produced by NBA star Stephen Curry.
And in fifth was Warner Bros.' lighthearted superhero tale "Shazam!", at $5.5 million. It stars Asher Angel as Billy Baston, an unhappy foster kid who becomes a muscular superhero (Zachary Levi) when the secret word is pronounced.
Despite its title, "Avengers: Endgame" will not mark the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "Spider-Man: Far From Home," which Marvel made in partnership with Disney rival Sony, comes out in July.
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HMRC is facing some serious questions about the advice its call centres are providing to contractors.
PRISM, a trade body and association of umbrella companies, has highlighted around a dozen cases of workers being provided with erroneous advice around expenses, in particular travel and subsistence.
A report from Recruiter has shed light on what PRISM has found so far. With some confusion around the rights of public sector contractors due to the controversial reforms, HMRC should be in a position to offer clear support to workers affected.
It seems however this is not proving to be the case. PRISM CEO Crawford Temple has spoken of his concern and his feeling that this latest fiasco simply adds to the unenviable state HMRC has got itself into around contracting of late.
PRISM is concerned enough by the situation to support an independent review of tax and employment legislation, working alongside the Social Market Foundation. The results of this are eagerly anticipated and expected to emerge soon.
HMRC has responded to PRISM's claims, with a spokesperson saying: "Rules for travel and subsistence expenses for workers engaged through employment intermediaries were introduced from 6 April 2016. The rules put people who work through intermediaries such as agencies and 'own companies' in the same position as other employees. Our frontline staff have guidance about the changes."
Whether this 'guidance' is having the desired effect however appears to be somewhat debatable.
Contractors should take the advice of trusted specialists, so if you have any concerns or questions regarding IR35 and your contracting status, contact Larsen Howie ASAP.


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Several residents through e-mail, have expressed their take on the financial crisis that has taken hold of the city. Most of the insight seem to stem from a lack of trust of government or what they perceive as no clarity in government--a theme repeated throughout the President-elect's campaign.
"If you guys downstate want to give them some of the State's money, go ahead! But don't give them any of our money! The only people that should be allowed to vote on the City being able to increase our tax rates, are those whose money it is--the taxpayers. In fact the vote on such a "bailout" should be restricted to taxpayers. If you don't get a tax bill, no vote!
They are just not ready to stop stealing quite yet. They really have no idea how to start cutting their budget. They just have no idea how to operate in that mode. It is as far opposite from the way they've been taught to think as possible. They are obviously unwilling to begin cutting their budgets. Gary's budget has been loaded with excess for decades. As long as nearly every person employed by the City has been there. These cuts need to be forced upon them or they will just never happen, at least not in any meaningful way, and not in the proper order.
So BEFORE the State decides to give these clowns any more of OUR money, it is incumbent upon the State to do a full audit. Not afterwards. Otherwise, it would seem to me that they may be putting themselves at risk of being complicit in the massive fraud that will surely be uncovered before much longer. The fraud which has been perpetrated on Gary taxpayers for years, through misappropriation, misapplication, misuse, and incompetent and neglectful management (mismanagement) of the taxpayer's money.
If the State, through the DUAB is unwilling to get fully involved to adequately protect the Gary taxpayers, that's fine. Just don't then become partially involved by allowing the City to get there dirty little hands on one cent more of our money.
The DUAB cannot take the easy road here. They are in the perfect position to solve the "Gary problem" once and for all. It would be a terrible shame if they did not take full advantage of this unique opportunity. And it would be a travesty if the Gary taxpayers were deprived of the benefits they would realize if this opportunity were properly acted upon. Salvation for our city can be at hand, as long as the State doesn't opt to take the easy route. They cannot become a party to the City of Gary skirting the law which was established to protect taxpayers from the very abuses which Gary taxpayers have been and will continue to be victims of. So before they enter into any arrangement by which they could be perceived to be complicit or culpable in the perpetuation of the massive fraud that; has existed, exists today, and will continue to exist in Gary, this "crime of the century in the City of the Century", they need to ensure that they have done their due diligence. Doing an audit after they've enabled the City to take more of our money is not good enough. They need to do the full examination first. This exam will likely determine that the patient is terminally ill, and should therefore not continue to receive any extraordinary measures of life support--financial life support in the City's case.
Any audit must be far more intensive than simply some CPAs going over paperwork in an office down in Indy. The audit needs to also be inclusive of employee performance and department performance--most likely nonperformance in Gary's case. In simple terms, we need to know exactly what we've been getting and what we're not getting for all of the billions that go through the individuals' hands that control the City's purse strings. There are many ways which our tax dollars can be taken from us without us receiving the actual benefit for which they were designated. They can be stolen through frauds. They can simply be burned up by a bloated, nonproductive system. There are any number of ways which these funds are diverted before they reach their intended use. An incredibly small portion of the overall money that makes its way through the city provides any real benefit to the taxpayers and citizens.
Simply put, we are not getting near our money's worth. It is the job--the responsibility--of the State's Distressed Unit Appeals Board to see that we do. Please do this job for us fully, properly, intensively, and extensively.
I am a little discouraged to read today that after a DLGF audit, that they only found some questionable expenses that amount to a little over $30,000.00. I am not a CPA, but I am sure that if I were left alone with the City's books, I could find evidence of misappropriations of millions with very little effort in very little time.
I think that what the State really needs to do is something our friends at the IRS call an "Economic Reality Audit"--except in reverse! First let me explain briefly what an Economic Reality Audit (ERA) is; when individuals that report low levels of income, yet live well beyond their means, are suspected under reporting their income, sometimes the IRS sees fit to conduct an ERA. For example; if someone has Ferraris, Cigarette boats, a million-dollar house, and travels constantly, yet only reports $30,000.00 per year, they would probably be a good candidate for an ERA. The IRS might ask, "How did you get all of these goodies if you aren't making any money?"
But in the case of the City of Gary, where we know for a fact that they have been receiving enormous levels of income, we need for the State to conduct this "Reverse Economic Reality Audit". They need to come and do a physical audit of the condition of the city. They need to determine why the taxpayers' funds which all have very specific earmarks, have apparently been diverted. In short, why has our city fallen apart? Why has it been let go to the point of collapse? Why should we continue to have to live like this? Why do the citizens and taxpayers suffer while the ones in charge of providing these deserved services to us continue to live high on the hog? The DUAB should ask, "Why doesn't the city have any "goodies" when they have been receiving more than enough money to purchase them?" Why don't they have anything!
We want answers! We demand answers! And until we get them, don't even consider giving them more of our money!"
"I certainly appreciate Beach464's seemingly astute insights into Gary's current plight. He/she seems to have carefully read the Post-Tribune in recent days, for example the article on January 9 about the recent state audit, which, however, found little to quibble about. But what about the bulk the piece, which begins: "A new report questions whether the city of Gary can continue to exist if a state appeals board chooses not to raise local tax caps and increase city revenues." That is, whether the loss will be $36 million or "only" $24 million, the auditors have "substantial doubt about the city's ability to continue as a going concern." This is NOT a report from the current city administration, but comes from the State Board of Accounts, no apologists for Mayor Clay. So, what is to be done? Simply, more money MUST be found, either from property taxes, a county income tax, U.S. Steel, Barden casinos, or ??? But I don't see any suggestions from Beach46403 (or any of the other critics of the current administration) to deal with this looming disaster, except to further cut the city's budget. Where should city spending further be cut? And I don't mean the small stuff that seems to generate so much criticism, but millions and millions of dollars in reduced services, $24-$36 million to be exact! Why would any businesses stay in Gary if the city is doomed to disintegration? I hope the MCC, Beach46403, etc. have some of the answers, but so far they have not been forthcoming, except the Karl Rove, Grover Norquist mantra of cut, cut, cut.
Who decides to provide bailout money to the Gary community? Would the House Financial Institution Committee make this decision? Are we depending upon Governor Daniels? I would like to forward this email to each official responsible for the decisions made pertaining to the bailout.
If you guys downstate want to give them some of the State's money, go ahead! But don't give them any of our money! The only people that should be allowed to vote on the City being able to increase our tax rates, are those whose money it is--the taxpayers. In fact the vote on such a "bailout" should be restricted to taxpayers. If you don't get a tax bill, no vote!"
And, the Post-Tribune reports that the mayor has bought a new Hummer and charged it to the city. He said it was the lowest cost SUV and would save the city money.
I guess I shouldn't complain about not having enough money for food. Time for the weight loss to begin! I would not want the mayor's job because he is between a rock and a hard place.
He is joining the club!


Yvonne Messenger catches a wave.
When Yvonne Messenger — the owner of Exacc Consulting, which provides outsourced financial-director solutions for private-wealth clients and smaller entrepreneurial startups — and her husband Scott aren't hard at the grind, they hit the road: exploring, eating, and being active. Here's her guide to grand getaways.
Last place you visited? Hawaii, via Japan.
Why did you choose it? My husband is turning 40 this year, and Hawaii was top of his bucket list, so we decided to celebrate by travelling. I struggle with long, back-to-back flights, and we decided Japan would be a good culture-and-foodie stopover destination for a couple of days.
What's next on the list? Northern Atolls, the Maldives.
Are you a business-class flyer? When luck is on my side, yes. Emirates is by far the best I have experienced. Holiday-planning tips? Spend time doing research before your trip. I find it makes all the difference when trying to squeeze everything out of the generally limited time you have in a new place.
Travel essentials? Wallet, cellphone, passport, Rooibos tea, and Nivea Creme. Everything else can be dealt with, one way or another.
Slow Lounge, Standard Bank Library Lounge, or Bidvest Lounge? I have considered moving banks just to get into the Slow Lounge! But the SAA lounge, generally.
Vital travel tech? Noise-cancelling earphones and my Kindle.
Best meal you've ever eaten on a trip? Hands down, the Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano by Massimo Bottura at Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy.
The Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano by Massimo Bottura at Osteria Francescana.
Top foodie destination? My absolute best thing about travelling is to explore and discover the local food scene. Experimenting with and trying out different foods is a major part of any trip. If you put a gun to my head, I would probably go with Italy and Japan as my top food destinations.
Most disappointing travel spot? I believe in making the most of wherever you go, but I'd probably say New York City — we just didn't find that it matched up to the hype. Not to say we didn't enjoy it; just that we didn't enjoy it as much as we thought we would.
The biggest, best surprise on a trip? A 3pm phone call from Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana in Modena (number one on the 2018 World's 50 Best Restaurants list) to tell us that they had a late cancellation and to ask whether we would be able to fill the booking and join them for the degustation.
To actually eat there, as a tourist who had tried everything to get in for months before travelling to Italy; who had visited the town of Modena just to see the restaurant from the outside, only to be turned away; and then to get the call, which I almost didn't answer, was a truly unforgettable experience.
London or New York? London.
Best hotel you've ever stayed in? I prefer smaller, boutique bed-and-breakfasts or Airbnb, and so don't often stay in hotels per se. That said, the Vida Downtown hotel in Dubai is incredible.
Your idea of a relaxing getaway? Anywhere where there is water.
Must-visit shops and restaurants in a city you visit often? Baker & Spice, Tom & Serg, and La Petite Maison in Dubai. Ottolenghi, Padella, Granger & Co, and Pret a Manger in London.
Surf destination you'd recommend? I've only been surfing for two-and-a-half years and so my surf trips have been fairly limited. But Sri Lanka was mind-blowing.


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Movie-buff couple announces wedding with parody posters starring themselves
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Photographer Joshua Watson and fiancée Rachel Van Der Merwe decided to replicate their favorite movie and TV posters to let their friends and family know about their wedding plans. In this example, "Inception" became "Reception." (Courtesy Joshua Watson)
A pair of movie buffs went all Hollywood to invite friends to their wedding through a series of posters mimicking their favorite films.
Photographer Joshua Watson and fiancée Rachel Van Der Merwe parodied a host of promo posters to let friends and family know they were going to tie the knot June 1.
"Casablanca" became "California." (Courtesy Joshua Watson)
The couple — who live just 30 minutes from Tinseltown in La Mirada, Calif. — posed as their heroes in posters for such films as "Casablanca," "An Education," "Inception" and "Walk the Line."
"An Education" became "An Engagement." (Courtesy Joshua Watson)
But in their renditions, they became "California," "An Engagement," "Reception" and "Walk the Aisle."
"Walk the Line" became "Walk the Aisle." (Courtesy Joshua Watson)
They drafted pal Jordan Nakamura to shoot the pics.
"Little Miss Sunshine" became "Don't Miss Dinner." (Courtesy Joshua Watson)
"It was fun shooting with these two playing roles in some of their favorite films and television shows," Nakamura said on his website.
"How I Met Your Mother" became "How I Met Mrs. Watson." (Courtesy Joshua Watson)
"We even were able to trick Google image search," he added.


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Warren Buffett says these are the best stocks to own when inflation spikes — with high prices no longer 'transitory,' it might be time to follow his lead
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After months of rising prices, the Fed's claim that high inflation rates would be "transitory" is looking a bit transitory itself.
"It's probably a good time to retire that word and try to explain more clearly what we mean," Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday. "I think the risk of higher inflation has increased."
A hawkish response from the Fed could cause panic in the markets; on Tuesday, the Dow dropped 652 points.
Fortunately, investing icon Warren Buffett has plenty of advice on what to own when consumer prices spike. The Berkshire Hathaway chief managed a stock portfolio through double-digit inflation rates in the 1970s.
In a 1981 letter to shareholders, Buffett highlighted two characteristics that help companies thrive amid high inflation: an ability to increase prices easily and an ability to take on more business without having to spend too much.
In other words, invest in asset-light businesses with pricing power. Here are three Berkshire holdings that fit the description — plus one asset that may always be in demand no matter how high consumer prices climb.
American Express (AXP)
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American Express demonstrated its pricing power quite recently as it raised the annual fee on its Platinum Card from $550 all the way to $695.
The company also stands to directly benefit in an inflationary environment.
American Express makes most of its money through discount fees — merchants are charged a percentage of every Amex card transaction. As the price of goods and services increases, the company gets to take a cut of larger bills.
In fact, business is already booming, as the company's revenue jumped 25% year-over-year to $10.9 billion in Q3.
American Express is the third-largest holding at Berkshire Hathaway, only behind Apple and Bank of America. Owning 151.6 million shares of AXP, Berkshire's stake is worth over $23 billion.
Berkshire also owns shares of American Express competitors Visa and Mastercard, although the positions are much smaller.
Yes, American Express trades at over $150 per share. But you can get a smaller piece of the company using a popular app that allows you to buy fractions of shares with as much money as you are willing to spend.
Coca-Cola (KO)
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Coca-Cola is a classic example of a so-called "recession-proof" business. Whether the economy is booming or struggling, a simple can of Coke is still affordable to most people.
The company's entrenched market position also gives it some pricing power. Besides, Coca-Cola can always rely on a trick it's used in the past: keeping its prices the same but subtly reducing its bottle size.
Factor in its iconic brand portfolio and the fact that its products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories, and it's easy to see why Coca-Cola fits nicely in a long-term portfolio.
After all, the company went public more than 100 years ago. It has survived — and thrived — in many periods of high inflation.
Buffett has held Coca-Cola in his portfolio since the late '80s. Today, Berkshire owns 400 million shares of the company, worth approximately $20.1 billion.
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No one who spends $1,600 for a fully decked-out iPhone 13 Pro would call it a steal, but consumers love splurging on Apple products anyway.
Earlier this year, management revealed that the company's active installed base of hardware has surpassed 1.65 billion devices, including over 1 billion iPhones.
While competitors offer cheaper devices, many consumers don't want to live outside the Apple ecosystem. That means, as inflation spikes, Apple can pass higher costs to its global consumer base without worrying as much about a drop in sales volume.
Today, Apple is Buffett's largest holding, representing more than 40% of Berkshire's portfolio by market value.
One of the reasons behind that concentration is the sheer increase in the tech giant's stock price. Over the past five years, Apple shares have surged 491%.
Remember, if you don't want to pick individual tech stocks after the sector's massive bull run, you can always build a diversified portfolio automatically just by using your "spare change."
A potential 'forever asset'
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Warren Buffett once said that his favorite holding period is forever.
And there's one asset — often used as a safe haven from inflation — that might actually stay in demand forever: farmland.
No matter how high or fast consumer prices climb, people still need to eat. And it just so happens that Buffett's good friend Bill Gates is America's largest private owner of farmland.
These days, new platforms allow you to invest in U.S. farmland by taking a stake in a farm or farms of your choice.
You'll earn cash income from the leasing fees and crop sales. And of course, you'll benefit from any long-term appreciation on top of that.
This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
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David Warner says his father was in TEARS after celebrating his double century with 'a few too many'
David Warner says his father was left in TEARS after celebrating his double century with 'a few too many in the box' as defiant batter opens up on his emotional Boxing Day Test innings
David Warner ended dismal run of form with superb 200 at the MCG
It was his first Test century in almost three years and it came in his 100th Test
Warner said the double ton was extra special as he celebrated it with his family
His 200 set the platform for Australia to declare on 8-575 on day three
South Africa trail Australia by 371 runs in their second innings
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By Dan Cancian For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 12:14 GMT, 28 December 2022 | Updated: 12:14 GMT, 28 December 2022
David Warner has revealed the emotional conversation he had with his family after his brilliant double century at the MCG against South Africa ended a dismal run of form.
The 36-year-old ended a run of 27 innings without a Test ton as he silenced his critics with a gutsy 200 in oppressive conditions on day two of the Boxing Day Test to register his first Test ton since January 2020.
It was the perfect way for Warner to mark his 100th Test and he relished the chance to share a special moment with his family at the MCG.
David Warner scored a brilliant 200 as Australia took control of the Boxing Day Test
'I rang mum and dad, they probably had a few too many up in the box. They didn't want to come home and annoy anyone,' the Australian opener told Fox Cricket.
'I could hear my dad in the background tearing up saying: "That was the best innings I've ever seen."
'It takes its toll on everyone and I'm just glad they were able to come down and make it.'
Warner's parents were in attendance at the MCG along with his wife Candice and his three daughters.
The 36-year-old opener arrived in the Boxing Day Test with huge pressure on his shoulders after going almost three years without a Test century
As he reached his double century, Warner raised the bat towards the stands to salute his family and his mum could be seen wiping away tears of joy.
'Those scenes there tell it all,' Warner said.
'We've all been through it together and it's a great ride. We're continuing this journey together and we absolutely love it.'
Warner's highest score since he made an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in November 2019 couldn't have come at a more opportune time for him.
Warner said it was special to mark his 100th Test in style in front of his wife Candice (left) and his three daughters (pictured here at the Gabba after the first Test earlier this month)
The veteran opener came into the Boxing Day Test averaging just 17.5 after a miserable return of 105 runs across the first three Tests of the summer and averaged just 21.64 this year.
With series in India and England – where he averages 24.25 and 26.04 respectively – looming large on the horizon next year, Warner's place in the team was under growing scrutiny.
But with his back firmly up against the wall the Sydneysider delivered the perfect response, setting the platform for Australia to declare on 8-575 on day three with a mammoth 386-run lead.
And Warner, who battled cramps at various stages during his 360 minutes out in the middle, admitted the achievement had taken its toll.
Warner spent time with his family at the MCG, playing with his daughters on the pitch
'Emotionally it was a tough day out there, but overwhelmed by everything,' he explained.
'Not just the occasion, the build up, 100th Test, back up against the wall stuff.
'But just to have my family and closest friends come down and celebrate this with me, as it's their journey as well. It was absolutely amazing.'
Australia reduced South Africa to 1-15 late on day three after Pat Cummins removed Proteas captain Dean Elgar for a third ball duck and are on the verge of securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.
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This black high school senior was kicked out of his graduation for wearing a traditional African stole
Nidhi Prakash
Nyree Holmes was looking forward to what should have been a proud moment for him and his family on Tuesday. He planned to walk across the stage at his graduation from Cosumnes Oaks High School in Elk Grove, California, with a traditional African kente cloth draped across his shoulders.
But as the 18-year-old's turn approached, he said he was told by the school's activities director that he would have to take the stole off. For Holmes the cloth signifies his African heritage and Christian upbringing, and he refused to hand it over:
While Mason stepped away to call security at Sleep Train Arena, where the graduation was held, Holmes said, his turn came up and he walked the stage with his kente cloth on, only to be confronted by security officers at the other end of the stage:
Eventually, Holmes said, his father approached a different security officer who helped him get back inside the arena to collect Holmes' diploma:
Speaking to me over the phone on Wednesday, Holmes explained why kente cloth is important for him and other black students. "The kente cloth has been worn by royalty and it's been used in royal ceremonies in Ghana and in other African countries where Christianity is the main religion," he said. "And me being a Christian and a person of African descent, I felt that it was right for me to represent my people and my future and my religion by wearing the kente cloth."
Xanthi Pinkerton, director of communications at the Elk Grove Unified School District, confirmed that a student had been escorted from the premises by Elk Grove School District police officers during the graduation ceremony. Cosumnes Oaks High School did not respond to a direct request for comment.
"By the request of a school administrator a student was pulled from the graduation ceremony because the student wasn't obeying the rules of graduation," said Pinkerton. "But they were just escorted out."
Holmes will attend California State University, Fullerton, in the fall and he told me he fully intends to wear his kente cloth at his college graduation in a few years as well. He said, given the chance, he'd tell school administrators that what they did was disrespectful.
"Treat everyone fairly," he said. "I didn't really have a problem with people not walking around with bedazzled hats or crazy neon pink fashions or anything. But people who say they want to represent their culture and their religion should be allowed to. That's pretty much it."


"A prospective trial of treating patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma" by H. Deng, X. Zhang et al.
Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect and reactions of hyperfractionated radiotherapy combined with concurrent chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in stages III and IV. Methods: Sixty previously untreated NPC patients were randomly assigned to hyperfractionated radiotherapy plus chemotherapy (experimental group) and hyperfractionated radiotherapy (control group). Irradiation dose to the NPC foci were: experimental group 1.2 Gy/f, 2f/d, to a total dose of 75.5 Gy; for neck nodes: 79 Gy to patients with positive nodes. PFL was used in chemotherapy regimen: PDD: 60 mg·m -2, d1; 5-FU 750 mg·m-2, d2~4, Lv 100 mg·m-2, d2~4, q4w. Results: The experimental group had a higher complete regression rate of tumor and a higher 1, 3 and 5 year survival rate than the control group (P < 0.05), but it had more serious irradiation reactions than the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Hyperfractionated radiotherapy plus chemotherapy has better therapeutic effects with tolerable reactions. Therefore, combination of hyperfractionated radiotherapy with chemotherapy regimen for NPC patients seems justified.
This article was published in Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Medical Sciences), Volume 24, Issue 4, Pages 387-389.
Copyright © 2003 Xi'an Jiaotong University.
Deng, H.; Zhang, X.; Chen, Qian; and Han, S, "A prospective trial of treating patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in late stage by combined hyperfractionated radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy" (2003). PCOM Scholarly Papers. 993.


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The Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is one of the top Group 1 races in France. It is run over a distance of a mile and a half and is open for four-year-olds and upwards. It is staged in June each year and attracts some of the best middle-distance horses in Europe.
The race was originally held in 1904 under the name of the Prix du President de la Republique. It was held at Maisons-Laffitte racecourse and three year olds were allowed to take part. It was abandoned during the war years but resumed in 1919 at Saint-Cloud. It was first run as the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud at Longchamp in 1941, returning to Maisons-Laffitte and Le Tremblay before finding a permanent home at Saint-Cloud in 1946.
The race was classed at Group 1 level in 1971 and closed to three-year-olds in 2005. It became part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series in 2011 with the winner being granted an automatic invitation to the Breeders' Cup Turf.
Five horses have won the race on two occasions. Nino was the first to achieve it in 1926 and 1927. He was emulated by Tanerko (1957, 1958), Rheingold (1972, 1973), Helissio (1996, 1997) and Ange Gabriel (2002, 2003).
Yves Saint-Martin has been the most successful jockey in the race's history with seven winners including Relko in 1964 and Dahlia in 1974. Trainer Francois Mathet has been successful on eight occasions including Tanerko's two victories and a dead-heat with Shakapour in 1980. Marcel Boussac won the race five times as an owner.
Rheingold was trained by Barry Hills in Lambourn and was famously beaten a short-head by Roberto in the Epsom Derby in 1972, a defeat that many felt was entirely down to the brilliance of Lester Piggott on the winner. Rheingold confirmed his status as one of the top three-year-olds with victory in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud before finishing fourth behind Roberto and Brigadier Gerard at York. After chasing home the brilliant French filly Dahlia in the King George, Rheingold then secured his second victory in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud before crowning his career by winning the Arc, this time with Piggott in the saddle.
Trainer Ian Balding won the race in consecutive years with Glint Of Gold (1982) and Diamond Shoal (1983) before Geoff Wragg's Teenoso provided Piggott with his last winner in the race in 1984. Another popular winner was Clive Brittain's User Friendly (1993) who had won the Epsom, Irish and Yorkshire Oaks in 1992 before winning her third classic in the St Leger at Doncaster.
The French colt Helissio won the Arc in 1996 by five lengths but failed the following year behind Peintre Celebre. Carnegie (1995) and Montjeu (2000) were other Arc winners to have won the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud whilst Sir Michael Stoute has enjoyed success in the race with Gamut (2004), Mountain High (2007) and Spanish Moon (2009).
Mick Channon's Youmzain finished runner-up in the Arc for three consecutive seasons from 2007-2009 but got his head in front at Saint-Cloud under a masterful ride from Richard Hughes in 2008. Andre Fabre's success with Meandre in 2012 leaves him just one behind Mathet's record of eight wins in the race.
Because of the race's status as one of the top middle-distance events in Europe, there is international interest in the event. Prices will be available with the leading UK bookmakers in the week leading up to the race as well as the Pari-mutuel prices on the day itself.
We strongly recommend PaddyPower (see link above) for online betting on the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.
The German-trained Novellist won the race in 2013, beating former Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden by a length and a quarter. Cirrus des Aigles, the highest rated middle-distance horse in Europe at the time, could manage only fifth.
Novellist went on to confirm the form in the King George at Ascot and put himself at the head of the market for the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at the end of the season. It is traditionally an early season target for the top mile and a half horses in France so could feature one of Andre Fabre's exciting colts Flintshire, Intello or Ocovango.


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Family, friends bid farewell as Kelley Blanchard laid to rest
By Tara Smith
Palpable grief filled the air Monday morning as mourners gathered at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck to remember the life of 27-year-old Kelley Blanchard.
Kelley, a Southold High School graduate who lived in Riverhead, died in a tragic boating crash in Mattituck Nov. 10. Her sister Megan, 29, suffered serious injuries in the crash and has been recovering at Stony Brook University Hospital. She overcame her injuries to join over 100 family members and friends for the services Monday.
From the altar, Monsignor Joseph Staudt delivered a moving homily after reading a passage from the Bible.
He recalled a discussion he had nearly 40 years ago with an atheist.
"[He said] look at all the suffering that people go through. If there really was a God, would God let his children suffer? I said, 'You know what, that's a very understandable argument.' I get asked at times, 'Where is God?' Very understandable questions with no specific answer…Faith involves somewhat of darkness," he said.
"If we can believe in the resurrection, if we can believe that Kelley is more alive than you and I, that can help us in our grief and sorrow," Msgr. Staudt said. "The bonds of love are not destroyed by death."
Reading from statements submitted by family and friends as well as Kelley's obituary, Msgr. Staudt spoke about her vibrant, larger-than-life personality.
"When it comes to describing a loved one's personality, most everyone always describes that person as being full of life and passionate about their family," he said.
"And that's true. But that wouldn't do justice to who Kelley was."
Those seated in the pews nodded along as Msgr. Staudt spoke about how Kelley was full of "animation," how her smile could light up a room, how dearly she loved her family, animals and the East End and how she became a role model to colleagues.
He urged those in attendance to live by her example.
"God put Kelley here for a reason…you have to figure out what's your job. Do you make the world a better place? [Kelley] did in her own unique way."
Though the circumstances of Kelley's too-soon death are painful, he urged family and friends to remember and pray to Kelley for guidance when life inevitably gets tough. But he urged them to leave with a sense of peace.
"Kelley, from what I've heard of her, wouldn't want us to be heavy with that grief and to be walking around as though life has to be coped with and endured," he said. "She would probably say 'live your life.' Learn from her."
Following the church service, family and friends gathered at the American Legion Hall in Southold before a private burial ceremony.
Memorial donations may be made to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Photo caption: The casket is brought out of Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck Monday morning. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)
Tara Smith is a multimedia reporter who joined the Times Review Media Group in 2018, covering everything from local government and environmental issues to breaking news and features. She's a Riverhead native and 2015 graduate of Arcadia University.
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