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Madoff prison letter warns of lack of transparency in the markets from 'dark pools,' where institutions buy and sell privately outside stock exchanges. Hedge funds' push into riskier ventures also comes under fire in Madoff prison letter.
Bernard Madoff (center) enters the Manhattan federal courthouse in New York in this 2009 file photo. A new Madoff prison letter warns that a lack of transparency on Wall Street and riskier moves by hedge funds pose the greatest risk to the investing industry and regulators.
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EnlargeThe recent rash of insider trading cases may be a shock to some on Wall Street, but not to one long-time market player: Bernie Madoff.
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In a Christmas Eve letter from the medium security federal prison in North Carolina where he is serving a 150-year sentence for running a massive Ponzi scheme, Madoff tells CNBC that insider trading has been around "forever."
He also rails against what he calls a lack of transparency in the financial markets, and says?the growth of hedge funds?is forcing market players to take outsized risks in order to earn decent returns.
Madoff has granted only a handful of interviews?since he went to prison in 2009. More recently, he has declined to speak on the record about his case. But he was willing to share some views about the financial markets in the e-mail, which he sent to CNBC and a handful of attorneys and academics he has been communicating with.
Before confessing four years ago this month to the largest investment scam in U.S. history, Madoff was prominent in the financial community. He served as a non-executive chairman of the NASDAQ, and his firm was once among the largest market makers on Wall Street.
"(O)ne would be led to believe that with the recent spate of insider trading prosecution that insider trading is a new development," Madoff writes. "This is false. It has been present in the market forever, but rarely prosecuted. The same can be said of front running of orders."
Front running refers to the illegal practice of brokers using knowledge of their customers' pending orders to trade for their own accounts first.
Madoff says markets are suffering from what he calls a "lack of transparency" created by the growth of so-called "dark pools"?arrangements outside the established stock exchanges that allow?parties to trade stocks privately, with trades and prices only disclosed after the fact.
"Institutions have always attempted to guard this buy and sell information from exposure to the market for fear of being front run," Madoff writes. "Certainly they are entitled to have this right of confidentiality. That being said, the more secret this information, the more valuable this information is to those that can obtain it. Therein lies the problem. It is nave to think that there will be no leakage of this information."
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Madoff built his fraud on one of the largest hedge funds on Wall Street, which attracted investments from individuals as well as a series of so-called "feeder funds." But Madoff now says the rapid growth of hedge funds and feeder funds?and their commissions and fees?have created a problem for investors and regulators.
"It has been this additional layer of costs that have created the need for more risk to be taken to earn worthwhile returns. This has created a minefield of regulatory problems involving the very reasons that the desire for a lack of transparency has grown. Both of these areas are going to be the greatest challenge that both the industry and the regulators are going to face."
Here is the full text of the Madoff prison letter:
A number of you have been asking my views on a couple of subjects that I am comfortable in going on the record, because they are not related to my case. there for(sic) the following are remarks that you are free to use for whatever value you feel are appropriate.
The issue of electronic trading has recently been focusing on the lack of transparency of the markets with the emergence of DARK POOLS.
This has now spread to the recent acquisition of the NYSE . While I have always been an advocate of electronic trading due to the efficiency the lower costs they bring o the markets, I am nit (sic) a fan of the lack of transparency the DARK POOLS create.
It is important to examine why there has been this growing interest in the use of dark pools. Markets have always focused on the speed with which information becomes available. Of course this information can be composed of various types.
It could be corporate developments like earnings or mergers or it can be information regarding the placements of buy and sell orders and who is placing these orders. It is the latter information that has created the interest in the dark pools.
Institutions have always attempted to guard this buy and sell information from exposure to the market for fear of being FRONT RUN. Certainly they are entitled to have this right of confidentiality.
This being said, the more secret this information. The more valuable this information is to those that can obtain it. Therein lies the problem. It is naive to think that there will be no leakage of this information.
Although one would be lead to believe that with the recent spate of Insider trading prosecutions, that insider trading is a new development. This is false. It has been present in the market forever, but rarely been prosecuted. The same can be said for front running of orders.
The other area of discussion involves the growth of hedge funds, particularly feeder funds. In spite of the early held belief. of which I was of this opinion, that the extra layer of costs related to commissions and profit sharing that went along with feeder funds.
They have continued to grow. It has been this additional layer of costs that have created the need for more risk to be taken to earn worthwhile returns. This has created a minefield of regulatory problems involving the very reasons that the desire for a lack of transparency has grown.
Both of these areas are going to be the greatest challenge that both the industry and the regulators are going to face .
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?For the refinancing of the right properties in the right locations, lenders made loans left and right this year, and The Sunset in West Hollywood, Calif., is among the assets to benefit from the favorable financing opportunities. With the assistance of commercial real estate and capital markets services provider HFF, Broadreach Capital Partners landed a $78 million loan to refinance existing debt on the 178,000-square-foot mixed-use destination along the Sunset Strip.
The Sunset might have been developed 50 years ago but, as is hardly uncommon in Hollywood, it has benefited from a complete makeover. In 2001 the property at 8560-8580 Sunset Blvd., then known as Sunset Millennium, underwent a transformation with the full redevelopment of its 71,100-square-foot office building, followed in 2002 by the addition of a 106,800-square-foot retail and office plaza and a 937-space parking facility. And just months after Broadreach completed the approximately $100 million acquisition of the multi-structure complex from Apollo Real Estate Advisors in early 2007, the real estate private equity firm further upgraded the complex through a renovation and repositioning program.
AIG Asset Management Group provided the financing, which came in the form of a three-year, floating-rate loan with the option for two one-year extensions. It wasn?t exactly a big risk. The Sunset is presently 95 percent occupied, and the West Hollywood market is one of the strongest in Los Angeles County. At mid-year, the office vacancy was 6.6 percent, according to statistics from commercial real estate information and analytic services provider CoStar, and in the third quarter the total retail vacancy was just 4.2 percent.
In the country?s top markets, it?s been a big year for refinancing?in volume and in size?and the fourth quarter was no exception. In Manhattan, Vornado Realty Trust refinanced the 2.1 million-square-foot office high-rise at 1290 Avenue of the Americas to the tune of $950 million, leaving the REIT with net proceeds of $522 million after the repayment of the existing loan. Thor Equities obtained a $365 million package for the 1,639-room Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. In Washington, D.C., Republic Properties secured $243 million for the 510,000-square-foot Portals III trophy office building and utilized the bridge loan to refinance a previous loan and fund future leasing costs.
It?s unclear what 2013 will bring. ?Mortgage originations will be $1.7 trillion in 2012, falling to $1.4 trillion in 2013 as rates rise,? per a third quarter report by the Mortgage Bankers Association. ?This decrease will be driven by a steady decline in refinance originations as rates increase over 4 percent since many borrowers have already refinanced into mortgages in the 3.5 to 4 percent range.? Later in the report, however, MBA noted, ?Recent data on refinance applications show that borrowers are still applying to refinance their current loans, and we have raised our originations estimate for the fourth quarter of 2012 and for the first quarter of 2013.?
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HONOLULU (AP) ? Hawaii's lieutenant governor and former head of President Obama's 2008 election effort there has been named the state's newest U.S. senator, a choice that went against the dying wish of revered longtime Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie appointed Brian Schatz to the post Wednesday, instead of Inouye choice U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa.
The 40-year-old Schatz, a former state representative and onetime chairman of the state Democratic party, said his top priorities would be addressing global climate change, preserving federal funds used in Hawaii for things like defense spending and transportation, and getting federal recognition for Native Hawaiians for forming their own government, similar to many Indian tribes.
Schatz, who ran with Abercrombie for the state's top two offices in 2010, beat out Hanabusa and Esther Kiaaina, a deputy director in the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
The three candidates were selected by state Democrats Wednesday morning from a field of 14. The candidates briefly made their cases before the state party's central committee.
"No one can fill Sen. Daniel K. Inouye's shoes, but what we want to do today is find the right person to walk in his footsteps," Schatz told the committee.
"I want to be your senator because I believe Hawaii needs seniority, and we need someone who can build it up over decades and decades. And I pledge to you, if I'm given this opportunity and obligation to serve, I will try to make this my life's work and rebuild the tenure that Hawaii so desperately needs," he said.
The White House said Schatz would fly to Washington Wednesday night with Obama, who was returning from his Hawaii Christmas vacation early as Congress considers what to do about the so-called fiscal cliff.
Schatz could be sworn in as early as Thursday, which would make him Hawaii's senior senator. Hawaii's other senator, Daniel Akaka, is retiring at the end of this Congress after 22 years.
Even before winning the 2010 general election, Abercrombie expressed faith in Schatz, saying he would put him in charge of attracting more private and federal investment in Hawaii. Other responsibilities included leading the state's clean energy efforts and Asia-Pacific relations.
"To the people of Hawaii, I can assure you this: I will give every fiber of my being to doing a good job for the state of Hawaii," Schatz told a news conference in Honolulu. "We have a long and perhaps difficult road ahead of us, but we can succeed if we work together. I understand the magnitude of this obligation and this honor, and I won't let you down."
Inouye, by far Hawaii's most influential politician and one of the most respected lawmakers in Washington after serving five decades in the Senate, died last week of respiratory complications at the age of 88. He sent Abercrombie a hand-signed letter dated the day he died, saying he would like Hanabusa to succeed him, calling it his "last wish."
Four days after eulogizing Inouye in the courtyard of the Hawaii Capitol, Abercrombie said he had to consider more than just Inouye's wishes in filling his seat.
"Of course Sen. Inouye's views and his wishes were taken into account fully, but the charge of the central committee, and by extension then myself as governor, was to act in the best interests of the party ... the state and the nation," Abercrombie said.
"The law makes explicitly clear, as do the rules of the Democratic Party, that while everyone's voice is heard and everyone's view is taken into account, nonetheless, no one and nothing is preordained."
Under state law, the successor had to come from the same party as the prior incumbent. An Abercrombie spokeswoman said the governor did not feel any political pressure from within his party to make the choice he made.
"While we are very disappointed that it was not honored, it was the governor's decision to make," Jennifer Sabas, Inouye's chief of staff, said in a statement. "We wish Brian Schatz the best of luck."
Selecting Hanabusa, 61, would have required a special election in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District. Last time that happened, Hanabusa lost to Republican Charles Djou because of a winner-take-all format that split votes between Democrats.
Abercrombie said the possibility of a special election was a factor, as well as Hanabusa's "key position" on the House Armed Services Committee. The governor said she was on her way toward establishing a senior position on that panel, and it's important for Hawaii ? with its four-member delegation ? to establish seniority in both chambers.
Schatz will serve until an election is held in 2014. He said he will run for re-election to try to keep the Senate seat until 2016 ? the end of Inouye's original term ? and would run again for Senate in 2016 if given the chance.
Hanabusa congratulated Schatz in a statement.
"Having served as chair of the Hawaii Senate Judiciary Committee when the succession law was passed, I fully respect the process and the governor's right to appoint a successor," she said.
Last week, when Abercrombie announced he would not seek the seat himself, his spokeswoman Louise Kim McCoy said Abercrombie intends to make his current post as Hawaii governor the last office of his political career.
Inouye would be "very happy" with the choice, Hawaii Democratic Party chairman Dante Carpenter said. Schatz has less experience than some older politicians in the Senate but he will be building seniority, which is "critical" to the state of Hawaii, he said.
"In the words of Sen. Dan Inouye ? invoked more than once ? seniority in the United States Congress is everything," Carpenter said.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had urged Abercrombie to name Inouye's successor before the end of the year. The next Congress begins Jan. 3.
Democratic Rep. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, was elected in November to succeed Akaka.
First in line to replace Schatz as lieutenant governor is Senate President Shan Tsutsui, who said he planned to discuss the prospect with his family before deciding.
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Associated Press writer Audrey McAvoy contributed to this report.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/hawaii-lieutenant-gov-picked-fill-senate-seat-000914007--election.html
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DALLAS (AP) ? Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was driving with a suspended license and had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit at the time of the car crash that killed teammate and friend Jerry Brown, according to documents released by police Thursday.
The 24-year-old Brent was tested after the crash in the early hours of Dec. 8 at 0.189 percent, well above the Texas limit of 0.08. One police report said Brent was intoxicated, driving over the speed limit and swerving out of one lane when he struck a curb in Irving, a suburb of Dallas, causing the car to flip over.
The crash report also says Brent was driving with an expired and suspended driver's license obtained in Illinois, where he pleaded guilty three years ago to driving under the influence, a misdemeanor.
Brown was pronounced dead at a Dallas hospital. Brent was arrested and indicted Wednesday on one count of intoxication manslaughter. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, though he could also receive probation. Brent is free on $100,000 bond and required to wear an alcohol monitor. His attorney, George Milner, did not return a phone message left Thursday morning.
Authorities say they also found an unopened bottle of Cognac liquor in searching Brent's Mercedes sedan, along with "multiple receipts" and his iPad and cellphone. Brent and Brown reportedly spent at least part of Friday night at the club Privae Dallas. The iPad and cellphone found in the Mercedes have information "from the events prior to and during the crash that will aid this investigation," other warrants said.
The 25-year-old Brown was on the Cowboys practice squad and played with Brent at the University of Illinois. The two men have been described as close friends. Brent has been placed on the NFL reserve/non-football illness list and won't play again this season.
No court dates in his case have been scheduled.
Heath Harris, the first assistant Dallas County district attorney, said prosecutors hoped to turn over evidence to Milner as soon as possible. He said he wanted to have the case tried "as quickly as possible."
"It has the potential to send a strong message about how we feel about our intoxication laws," Harris said.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/police-cowboys-brent-had-0-189-bac-crash-175039020--nfl.html
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Smart hostesses pull out their slow cookers for New Year's Eve parties.
"I always have three or four slow cookers going when I have a party. You can have hearty foods with little fuss," said Taste of Home magazine editor-in-chief Catherine Cassidy of Mequon, Wisc. "I always want to have a big pot of something to serve."
One of her favorite entertainment foods is sliders. The meat -- whether it be pork, beef or chicken -- can be prepared in advance and cooked in the slow cooker. For football fans, a big pot of chili in the slow cooker lets everyone enjoy the game with no hassles.
"My go-to solution for a big party is a slow cooker full of savory meat to make sliders with," said Cassidy, who also is a wife and mother to two daughters. "I throw a cup of sliced onions and four or five garlic cloves in with the beef instead of the garlic powder. Put out some mini kaiser rolls and condiments, paper plates and napkins, and then wait for your guests to ask for the recipe!
"Hostesses want to do as much preparation and shopping in advance as possible. They can store things like peeled carrot sticks and trimmed celery stalks in ice cold water in the fridge a day ahead."
Cassidy, who has been with Taste of Home for eight years, loves to set up a mashed potato bar for parties. The potatoes add substance, especially when cocktails
are being served.
"It's a fun thing. I put out all sorts of toppings from cheeses to bacon bits to chili to fresh vegetables," she said. "My guests can top their potatoes any way they want. Be sure to put out fun glasses, all different styles and shapes for guests to use for their potato creations."
If you are serving trays of hors d'oeuvre, Cassidy says to plan on six pieces per person.
"Mix types of appetizers on the trays, too. This gives guests variety," she said. "I also love to serve a fresh fruit salad in a giant bowl and let guests serve themselves.
"We emphasize keeping cooking simple at Taste of Home; that's what keeps the magazine fresh," said Cassidy, who is responsible for driving the editorial direction and product strategy across Reiman Media Group media platforms. "Our recipes are from real home cooks in real home kitchens just like yours."
The same principles apply to parties: Keep the menu simple and choose recipes you have already tested.
"For your holiday party, you may have dreams of trying out a new recipe but stick to what you know," she said. "If you want to try something new then prepare it ahead of time and get taste testers."
She knows all about testing recipes. Each recipe in Taste of Home magazine, website and cookbooks are tested for ease, accuracy and taste. To celebrate the magazine's 20th anniversary in 2013, "Taste of Home Best-Loved Recipes" has hit retailers and the Internet in both hardcover and digital formats with 1,485 recipes.
Today, she shares some of her favorite easy party recipes from the new cookbook that will work for New Year's Eve, New Year's Day or anytime.
All the recipes are reprinted from "Taste of Home Best Loved Recipes" (2012, Reiman Media Group, LLC).
STUFFED BABY RED POTATOES
This recipe just says "party!" The ingredients are basic, but the finished appetizer looks like you worked a lot harder than you did.
-- Carol Bess White,Portland, Ore.
Preparation: 45 minutes. Bake: 15 minutes.
24 small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
2/3 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Scrub potatoes; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. (Cut thin slices from potato bottoms to level if necessary.)
In a large bowl, mash the potato tops and pulp with butter. Set aside 2 tablespoons each of cheese and bacon for garnish; add remaining cheese and bacon to potatoes. Stir in the sour cream, egg, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into potato shells. Top with remaining cheese and bacon; sprinkle with paprika.
Place in an ungreased 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-18 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition facts: 1 stuffed potato equals 82 calories, 4 grams fat (3 grams saturated fat), 21 milligrams cholesterol, 135 milligrams sodium, 8 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 3 grams protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
"So easy, I make this for almost every occasion -- and so do lots of others: This is one of the most requested recipes on tasteofhome.com. With celery and cubes of crusty bread, it never lasts long," Cassidy said. "I use leftover rotisserie chicken if I have it."
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
"This is a great dip that my family loves for holidays and Super Bowl parties. Everywhere I take it, people ask for the recipe."
-- Peggy Foster,Florence, Ken.
Prep/Total Time: 30 minutes.
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Tortilla chips
Spread cream cheese into an ungreased shallow 1-quart baking dish. Layer with chicken, buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Yield: about 2 cups.
Nutrition facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 156 calories, 13 grams fat (7 grams saturated fat), 38 milligrams cholesterol, 484 milligrams sodium, 2 grams carbohydrate, trace fiber, 7 grams protein.
PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD TRIFLE
"Soft layers of pumpkin, spicy gingerbread and creamy whipped topping make this decadent trifle a feast for your eyes and your stomach."
-- Amy Geiser,Fairlawn, Ohio
Prep: 40 minutes + chilling
2 packages (14 1/2 ounces each) gingerbread cake mix
1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
3 cups 2 percent milk
1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
Prepare and bake gingerbread according to package directions, using two greased 9-inch round baking pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
Meanwhile, for pudding, in a large saucepan, combine pudding mix and milk; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Combine pumpkin and brown sugar; stir into pudding.
In a 4-quart glass serving bowl, crumble one gingerbread cake; gently press down. Top with half of pudding mixture and whipped topping. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 25 servings (1 cup each).
Nutrition facts: 1 cup equals 250 calories, 7 grams fat (4 grams saturated fat), 20 milligrams cholesterol, 272 milligrams sodium, 42 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 4 grams protein.
BAKLAVA TARTLETS
"Want a quick treat that's delicious and easy to do? These tartlets will do the trick. You can serve them right away, but they're better after chilling for about an hour in the refrigerator. A little sprig of mint adds just a touch of color."
-- Ashley Eagon, Kettering, Ohio
Prep/Total Time: 25 minutes
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell. Refrigerate until serving.
Yield: 45 tartlets.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 76 calories, 5 grams fat (1 gram saturated fat), 5 milligrams cholesterol, 24 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 grams protein.
TEX-MEX CHILI
"Hearty and spicy, this is a man's chili for sure. You can also simmer on the stove -- the longer, the better!"
-- Eric Hayes,Antioch, Calif.
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 6 hours
3 pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup salsa verde
1 envelope chili seasoning
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese and minced fresh cilantro
In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, tomato paste and salsa verde and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Garnish each serving with cheese and cilantro. Yield: 12 servings (1 1/3 cups each).
Nutrition facts: 1 1/3 cups (calculated without cheese) equals 334 calories, 9 grams fat (3 grams saturated fat), 70 milligrams cholesterol, 1,030 milligrams sodium, 31 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams fiber, 32 grams protein.
CHERRY BRIE TOSSED SALAD
"Draped in a light vinaigrette and sprinkled with almonds, this pretty salad is a variation of a recipe that's been passed around at school and church functions and even birthday parties. Everyone wants the recipe."
-- Toni Borden,Wellington, Fla.
Prep/Total Time: 20 minutes.
DRESSING:
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
SALAD:
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
8 cups torn romaine
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
1 package (6 ounces) dried cherries
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; set aside.
For salad, in a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds and cook and stir until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir until sugar is melted, about 3 minutes. Spread on foil to cool; break apart.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese and cherries. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds and toss to coat. Yield: 10 servings. Editor's Note: Swiss cheese can be substituted for Brie or Camembert.
Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 309 calories, 18 grams fat (6 grams saturated fat), 29 milligrams cholesterol, 171 milligrams sodium, 32 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 8 grams protein.
FRENCH DIP
"For a sandwich with more pizzazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the broth a wonderful flavor, and the meat cooks up tender and juicy. This new version will soon be a favorite at your house, too."
-- Margaret McNeil,Germantown, Tenn.
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 5 hours
1 beef chuck roast (3 pounds), trimmed
2 cups water
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
3 to 4 whole peppercorns
8 French rolls, split
Place roast in a 5-quart slow cooker. Add the water, soy sauce and seasonings. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until beef is tender.
Remove meat from broth; shred with two forks and keep warm. Strain broth; skim of fat. Pour broth into small cups for dipping. Serve beef on rolls. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 467 calories, 19 grams fat (7 grams saturated fat), 111 milligrams cholesterol, 1,300 milligrams sodium, 31 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 41 grams protein.
Happy New Year and many blessings, readers. Remember, don't sweat those holiday parties; let the slow cooker take the load.
Andrea Yeager, can be reached at ayeager51@cableone.net. Send contributions or requests to Cook's Exchange, P.O. Box 4567, Biloxi, MS 39535-4567. If requesting a recipe, include the name or describe it.
Source: http://www.sunherald.com/2012/12/25/4375763/for-new-years-eve-keep-it-easy.html
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HOUSTON (AP) ? A traffic stop turned into a fatal shooting on Christmas Eve when a gunman killed a police officer and bystander in the parking lot of a Houston body shop, police said.
The confrontation followed a chase that began shortly before 9 a.m. Monday when the suspect sped off in his car rather than pull over as an officer had requested, Houston police spokesman John Cannon said. As the suspect fled, he sideswiped a white truck, which also took off after him, he said.
The suspect, identified by Cannon as Harlem Harold Lewis, 21, and the white truck eventually pulled into a nearby Maaco body shop, where Bellaire police Cpl. Jimmie Norman approached the vehicle. Cannon said an argument apparently erupted, and the suspect pulled out a .380 caliber handgun and shot Norman.
"The saddest thing is that the officer, who is deceased, didn't have the opportunity to pull his weapon and defend himself," Cannon said. "It happened that fast."
He said a man then walked out of the body shop, and the suspect shot him.
Other officers arrived at the scene and found Norman lying on the ground and the suspect next to him, holding a gun, Cannon said.
"They are immediately fired upon, and those two officers then returned fire," he said.
The suspect was shot but fled on foot, Cannon said. He hid under a parked truck, but officers followed a trail of blood and arrested him.
"This suspect murdered a police officer and murdered an innocent bystander," Cannon said.
He said Lewis was expected to be charged later Monday with capital murder of a police officer and murder for the death of the bystander.
Norman, 53, worked for the Bellaire Police Department for 23 years and was the first of its officers to be shot in the line of duty, Bellaire police spokesman Robert Beran said.
"We're devastated by his loss. We're devastated by what this has done to his family," Bellaire Police Chief Byron Holloway told reporters at a news conference.
The identity of the bystander has not yet been released.
The parking lot of the body shop remained cordoned off with yellow police tape hours after the shootings. Officers milled around, collecting evidence and discussing the incident. The owners of a nearby auto parts store closed up early for Christmas, although other stores in the strip mall remained open as people rushed in for last-minute holiday errands.
Stephanie Pacheco, who works at the auto parts store, said she saw the officer get out of his patrol car in the parking lot next door and approach the driver. The officer opened the suspect's car door and tried to pull him out, she told the Houston Chronicle.
That's when the suspect opened fire, she said. The officer fell down, and the suspect continued firing shots in other directions, Pacheco said.
"This is senseless, ridiculous and needs to stop," Pacheco said. "I'm tired of seeing people die. It's a sad thing."
The bystander was shot at close range and died at the scene, Cannon said. It wasn't clear why the man stepped outside the body shop or whether he was an employee or a customer, he added. Norman was rushed to a hospital and died there.
The suspect was in critical but stable condition at a Houston hospital. Cannon said he is expected to survive.
Houston and Bellaire police and the Harris County District Attorney's office are investigating.
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The National Rifle Association executive vice president Wayne LaPierre, gestures during a news conference in response to the Connecticut school shooting on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 in Washington. The nation's largest gun-rights lobby is calling for armed police officers to be posted in every American school to stop the next killer "waiting in the wings." (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
The National Rifle Association executive vice president Wayne LaPierre, gestures during a news conference in response to the Connecticut school shooting on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 in Washington. The nation's largest gun-rights lobby is calling for armed police officers to be posted in every American school to stop the next killer "waiting in the wings." (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
The National Rifle Association executive vice president Wayne LaPierre pauses as he makes a statement during a news conference in response to the Connecticut school shooting, on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 in Washington. The National Rifle Association broke its silence Friday on last week's shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school that left 26 children and staff dead. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The National Rifle Association on Sunday forcefully stuck to its call for placing armed police officers and security guards in every school as the best way to avoid shootings such as the recent massacre at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.
Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the nation's largest gun rights lobbying organization, said the NRA would push Congress to put a police officer in every school and would coordinate a national effort to put former military and police offers in schools as volunteer guards.
The NRA's response to the Newtown shooting has been panned on several fronts since the group broke its weeklong silence on Friday about the rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., called it "the most revolting, tone deaf statement I've ever seen." A headline from the New York Post summarized LaPierre's initial presentation before reporters in Washington with the headline: "Gun Nut! NRA loon in bizarre rant over Newtown."
"If it's crazy to call for putting police and armed security in our schools to protect our children, then call me crazy," LaPierre told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday. "I think the American people think it's crazy not to do it. It's the one thing that would keep people safe."
LaPierre also contended that any new efforts by Congress to regulate guns or ammunition would not prevent mass shootings. His fresh comments reinforced the position that the NRA took on Friday.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said LaPierre appears to blame everything but guns for a series of mass shootings in recent years.
"Trying to prevent shootings in schools without talking about guns is like trying to prevent lung cancer without talking about cigarettes," Schumer said.
The NRA plans to develop an emergency response program that would include using volunteers from the group's 4.3 million members to help guard children, and has named former Rep. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., as national director of the school program.
Hutchinson said the NRA's position was a "very reasonable approach" that he compared to the federal air marshal program that places armed guards on flights.
"Are our children less important to protect than our air transportation? I don't think so," said Hutchinson, who served as an undersecretary at the Department of Homeland Security when it was formed.
Hutchinson said schools should not be required to use armed security. LaPierre also argued that local law enforcement should have final say on how the security is put into place, such as where officers would be stationed.
"I've made it clear that it should not be a mandatory law, that every school has this. There should be local choice, but absolutely, I believe that protecting our children with an armed guard who is trained is an important part of the equation," Hutchinson told ABC's "This Week."
LaPierre cited Israel as a model for the type of school security system the NRA envisions.
""Israel had a whole lot of school shootings until they did one thing: They said 'we're going to stop it,' and they put armed security in every school and they have not had a problem since then," he said.
Democratic lawmakers in Congress have become more adamant about the need for stricter gun laws since the shooting. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is promising to push for a renewal of legislation that banned certain weapons and limited the number of bullets a gun magazine could hold to 10. NRA officials made clear the legislation is a non-starter for them.
"It hasn't worked," LaPierre said. "Dianne Feinstein had her ban and Columbine occurred."
There also has been little indication from Republican leaders that they'll go along with any efforts to curb what kind of guns can be purchased or how much ammunition gun magazines can hold. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., noted that he had an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in his home. He said America would not be made safer by preventing him from buying another one. As to gun magazine limits, he said he can quickly reload by putting in a new magazine.
"The best way to interrupt a shooter is to keep them out of the school, and if they get into the school, have somebody who can interrupt them through armed force," Graham said.
Schumer said that he believes gun owners have even been taken aback by LaPierre's refusal to include additional gun regulation as part of an overall response to the Newtown massacre.
"He's turning people off. That's not where America is at and he's actually helping us," Schumer said on NBC, where he appeared with Graham.
LaPierre also addressed other factors that he said contribute to gun violence in America, but he would not concede that the types of weapons being used are part of the problem.
He was particularly critical of states, which he said are not placing the names of people into a national database designed to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill. He said some states are not entering names into the system and 23 others are only putting in a small number of records.
"So when they go through the national instant-check system, and they go to try to screen out one of those lunatics, the records are not even in the system," LaPierre said.
Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut said he found the NRA's statements in recent days disheartening because they deal with every possible cause of gun violence, except guns. He said the NRA's position means that any new regulations that the administration wants to put into place early next year "is not going to happen easily."
"It's going to be a battle, but the president, I think, and vice president, are really ready to lead the fight," Lieberman said on CNN's "State of the Union."
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Associated Press writer Adam Goldman contributed to this report.
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APEvery week we?ll bring you all the inactives from the early games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. So check back often to see the full list as it becomes available.
Raiders at Panthers
Raiders: DT Richard Seymour,?RB Jeremy Stewart, LB Rolando McClain, WR Juron Criner, T Willie Smith, OL Lucas Nix, DE Dave Tollefson
Panthers:?QB Jimmy Clausen, WR David Gettis, RB Jonathan Stewart, LB James Anderson, C/G Geoff Hangartner, G Hayworth Hicks, DT Sione Fua
Saints at Cowboys
Saints: FB Jed Collins, RB Chris?Ivory, LB Scott Shanle, G Ricky Henry, DT Tyrunn Walker, DE Turk McBride, WR Saalim Hakim
Cowboys: DT Jay Ratliff, LB Kyle?Wilber, C Kevin Kowalski, OL David Arkin, DT Rob Callaway, T Darrion Weems, G Ron Leary
Titans at Packers
Titans: C Kevin Matthews,?QB Rusty Smith, WR Kendall Wright, CB Ryan Mouton, LB Colin McCarthy, T Michael Otto, DE Scott Solomon
Packers: WR Jordy Nelson, S Charles Woodson, RB Alex Green, RB James Starks, TE Tom Crabtree, DE C.J. Wilson, DE Jerel Worthy
Vikings at Texans
Vikings:?QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, WR Stephen Burton, CB Brandon Burton, LB Audie Cole, OL Troy Kropog, DE Brian Robison, DE D?Aundre Reed
Texans:?CB Alan Ball, OL Antoine Caldwell, OL Andrew Gardner, OL Cody White, NT Terrell McClain, S Quintin Demps, CB Stanford Routt
Patriots at Jaguars
Patriots: TE Rob Gronkowski, CB Alfonzo Dennard, LB Brandon Spikes,?FB James Develin, DE Jake Bequette, DL Ron Brace, OL Markus Zusevics
Jaguars: RB Maurice Jones-Drew, RB Rashad Jennings, CB?Antwaun Molden, LB Brandon Marshall, OL Eben Britton, DE Austen Lane, RB Jonathan Grimes
Colts at Chiefs
Colts: LB Kavell Conner, C Samson Satele, RB Delone Carter, S Tom Zbikowski, WR Nathan Palmer, T Winston Justice, DT Antonio Johnson
Chiefs: TE Tony Moeaki, WR Steve Breaston, QB Ricky Stanzi, DT Anthony Toribio, DB Abram Elam, G Russ Hochstein, FB Nate Eachus
Bills at Dolphins
Bills: WR Marcus Easley, DE Mark Anderson, LB Chris White,?QB Tarvaris Jackson, OL Keith Williams, DL Jay Ross, OL Chris Scott
Dolphins: WR Davone Bess, LB Koa Misi, QB Pat Devlin, CB Nolan Carroll, OT Patrick Brown, TE Kyle Miller, DT Keeston Randall
Chargers at Jets
Chargers: RB Edwin Baker, LB Jonas Mouton, LB Demorrio Williams, T Stephen Schilling, WR Mike Willie, DT Aubrayo Franklin, TE Ladarius Green
Jets:?WR Mardy Gilyard, CB Aaron Berry, CB Donnie Fletcher, LB Ricky Sapp, DL Damon Harrison, G Caleb Schlauderaff, TE Dustin Keller
Redskins at Eagles
Redskins:?QB Rex Grossman, WR Brandon Banks, WR Dezmon Briscoe, LB Roddrick Muckelroy, LB Vic So?oto, G Adam Gettis, T Tyler Polumbus
Eagles: RB Stanley Havili, QB Michael Vick, RB Chris?Polk, DE Darryl Tapp, G Danny Watkins, OL Matt Kopa, WR Greg Salas
Bengals at Steelers
Bengals: CB Dre Kirkpatrick, K Mike Nugent, RB Daniel Herron, TE Richard Quinn, S George Iloka, DT Brandon Thompson, DT Devon Still
Steelers: CB Ike Taylor,?QB Byron Leftwich, CB Justin King, LB Adrian Robinson, DE Al Woods, OT Mike Adams, WR Plaxico Burress.
Rams at Buccaneers
Rams:??QB Austin Davis, RB Terrance Ganaway, DT Matt Conrath, T Joe Barksdale, WR Steve Smith, TE Cory Harkey, LB Sammy Brown
Buccaneers:?CB LeQuan Lewis, RB Michael Smith, G Roger Allen, WR Chris Owusu, WR David Douglas, DT Corvey Irvin, DT Matthew Masifilo
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Android: Deep Sleep Battery Saver aims to keep your battery from draining overnight by forcing the phone into a deeper sleep, where the radios and notifications are all disabled except on a schedule that the app controls (and that you set.) Instead of leaving it up to the OS or putting the phone... More ?
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iOS: Camera+, our favorite camera app for iOS, just updated to improve some of its quality and sharing features. Here's what's new.
Camera+ has moved around some of its quality settings, adding a new "High" setting that not only saves your photos at full quality, but shares them at full quality... More ?
Android/iOS: There's no shortage of draw-to-type keyboards available for Android, but TouchPal brings something new to the party: iOS support. Both versions let you swipe to type and both learn your words as you type to improve accuracy, but while the Android version replaces the default keyboard,... More ?
iOS: Checkmark, our favorite app for creating location-based reminders on iOS, is available for free today only in an "end of the world sale."
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Dec. 23, 2012 ? Acute lymphatic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children under the age of 14 years. With optimum treatment, approximately 75 percent of children are currently cured, but the treatment consists of severe chemotherapy with many side effects. In collaboration with international research teams, scientists at VIB, KU Leuven and UZ Leuven have identified new genetic mutations that lead to T-ALL, a variant of ALL. They have unmasked the ribosome -- the molecular machine in the cell that is involved in the production of proteins -- as a weak spot in leukemia cells.
Their research has also shown that there is a difference in T-ALL between adults and children. Both findings can be important in the search for improved treatments for T-ALL.
Jan Cools (VIB/KU Leuven): "We have discovered that there is a clear genetic difference between T-ALL in children and in adults. This could be an explanation why adults do not respond as well to the current therapy."
Stein Aerts (KU Leuven): "This is a beautiful example of the power of genome sequencing in cancer research. New technologies and large-scale bio-informatics allow us to study a lot of data simultaneously. This allows us to discover links that would have been impossible to find in the past."
T-cell acute lymphatic leukemia (T-ALL)
The formation of white blood cells is disrupted by leukemia. The cells in the bone marrow that should mature into white blood cells multiply unchecked without maturing completely. These immature blood cells compromise the production of normal blood cells. This makes patients more susceptible to infections. Leukemia occurs in different forms; in the case of T-ALL, there is an accumulation of immature white blood cells over a very short period of time. With optimum treatment -- involving chemotherapy -- approximately 75 % of children are currently cured. For adults, the chance of a cure is below 50 %. Chemotherapy is associated with many side effects. The search for a more specific treatment can only start once we know what causes T-ALL.
7 new genes with a key role in T-ALL identified
T-ALL only occurs if errors in various genes occur simultaneously. It is important to determine which genes play a key role. Kim De Keersmaecker, Zeynep Kalender Atak, Jan Cools and Stein Aerts have identified a series of defects in 15 important genes, of which 7 have not previously been associated with T-ALL. They used next-generation sequencing to analyze the 20,000+ genes of 67 T-ALL patients. This technique allows for very fast analysis and comparison of the complete DNA sequence of healthy and sick individuals.
A difference between adults and children
The investigators from Leuven also discovered a difference between T-ALL in children and in adults. T-ALL in adults contains significantly more mutations than in children. The leukemia cells in adults also contain mutations in other genes than in children. This genetic difference could be a possible explanation why adults do not respond as well to the current therapy.
A weak point in leukemia cells exposed
RPL5 and RPL10 -- two newly identified genes -- form part of the ribosome: this is the complex in the cell that produces proteins. The scientists hereby demonstrated for the first time that defects in the ribosome can also play a role in cancer activation. Experiments in yeast cells confirm that mutations in RPL10 cause a change in the ribosome.
Kim De Keersmaecker (VIB/KU Leuven): "This could be a weak point of the leukemia cells: all cells need properly functioning ribosomes to survive and to grow. These 'defective' ribosomes in the leukemia cells could be a new suitable target for the development of targeted therapies."
Patient information
As this study may raise many questions in patients, we would like to refer you to the e-mail address that the VIB has set up for this purpose. Anyone with questions about this research and other medical research can submit their questions on patients@vib.be. Please submit your question in Dutch or English only.
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It?s getting towards that time of the year when we start selecting the Best Of.
2012 was the first year in which we started focusing on videos, thanks in large part to Anne joining us in June.? A couple of our videos changed the national dialogue, if only for a moment.
Hopefully original video production will increase dramatically next year. That?s part of the plan.
I have selected several videos, some original to LI some taken from elsewhere but edited to highlight certain important newsworthy content.? Many, but not all, concerned Elizabeth Warren. (added) These are videos run at LI and which were created by LI. This is not an all-around Video of the Year type award.
They are all available on the LI YouTube channel.
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Elizabeth Warren ? I was the first nursing mother to take a Bar exam in New Jersey
National Dance for Obama Day in Manhattan 11-3-2012
Romney Ryan Wisconsin Rally
George Lakoff ? No One Got Rich On Their Own
Netroots security guards block access to Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren says has photos of Indian heritage but won?t show them
Elizabeth Warren runs when asked about being Woman of Color
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Volunteer Anthony Vessicchio of East Haven, Conn., helps to sort tables full of donated toys at the town hall in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Volunteer Anthony Vessicchio of East Haven, Conn., helps to sort tables full of donated toys at the town hall in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A message of support hangs over a table full of donated toys at the town hall in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
ADDS NAME TO DAUGHTER - Robbie Parker, left, carries his daughter, Madeline, 4, following funeral services for his 6-year old daughter, Connecticut elementary shooting victim Emilie Parker, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Ogden, Utah. Emilie, whose family has Ogden roots, was one of the victims killed in a Dec. 14 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
A girl looks into the hearse carrying the casket of Josephine Gay after the funeral services at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Newtown. Gay, was one of 20 children and six adult victims killed in on the Dec. 14 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown. (AP Photo/The News-Times, Cody Duty) MANDATORY CREDITCREDIT
A horse drawn carriage carrying the body of Anna Grace Marquez-Greene leaves the church after her funeral in Bloomfield, Conn., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Marquez-Greene, 6, was killed when gunman Adam Lanza opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) ? People around the world are grieving with residents of Newtown, and many are expressing their support by sending toys, money and other gifts to the town.
They were moved by the shocking murders of 20 little children and six women at Sandy Hook Elementary School just over a week ago.
The outpouring of tens of thousands of teddy bears, Barbie dolls, soccer balls, board games and more has come from toy stores, organizations and individuals worldwide.
"It's their way of grieving. They say, 'I feel so bad, I just want to do something to reach out,'" said Bobbi Veach, who was helping out Saturday at Edmond Town Hall, where all of Newtown's children were invited to choose a toy.
Even as the town was trying to spread Christmas joy on Saturday, tiny victims of the massacre were still being buried. A service was held in Ogden, Utah, for 6-year-old Emilie Parker. Others were held in Connecticut for 7-year-old Josephine Gay and 6-year-old Ana Marquez-Greene.
In Ogden, people tied pink ribbons around trees and utility poles in memory of Emilie, who was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park next to her maternal grandfather, who died 2? months earlier.
Dozens of emergency responders paid their respects at the start of the service for Josephine at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown, walking through the church and up to the altar.
A horse-drawn carriage brought the miniature coffin of Ana to The First Cathedral church in Bloomfield, where 1,000 mourners gathered to bid goodbye. The service included a performance by Harry Connick, Jr., who has played with the girl's jazz saxophonist father, Jimmy Greene.
Police say 20-year-old Adam Lanza was the killer. They say he had killed his mother earlier across town and took his own life after the school massacre. Police still don't know why he did it.
Millions of dollars have poured into Newton in the aftermath of the tragedy. The United Way of Western Connecticut said the official fund for donations had $2.8 million in it on Saturday. Others sent envelopes stuffed with cash to pay for coffee at the general store, and a shipment of cupcakes arrived from a gourmet bakery in Beverly Hills, California.
The Postal Service reported a six-fold increase in mail in the town and set up a unique post office box to handle it. Some letters were addressed to the "First Responders" or just "The People of Newtown." One card arrived from Georgia addressed to "The families of 6 amazing women and 20 beloved angels." Many contained checks.
"This is just the proof of the love that's in this country," Postmaster Cathy Zieff said.
Peter Leone said he was busy at his Newtown General Store when he got a phone call from a woman in Alaska who wanted to give him her credit card number.
"She said, 'I'm paying for the next $500 of food that goes out your door,'" Leone said. "About a half hour later another gentleman called, I think from the West Coast, and he did the same thing for $2,000."
The basement of the town hall building resembled a toy store, with piles of stuffed animals, dolls, games, and other gifts. They all were inspected and examined by bomb-sniffing dogs. The children could choose whatever they wanted.
Newtown resident Amy Mangold, director of the local Parks and Recreation department, attended with her 12-year-old daughter, Cory. She acknowledged that most attendees could afford to buy their own gifts but said "this means people really care about what's happening here. They know we need comfort and want to heal."
Many people have placed flowers, candles and stuffed animals at makeshift memorials that have popped up all over town. Others are stopping by the Edmond Town Hall to drop off food, toys or cash. About 60,000 teddy bears were donated, said Ann Benoure, a social services caseworker who was working at the town hall.
Tom Mahoney, the building administrator who's in charge of handling gifts, said the town plans to donate whatever is left to shelters or other charities.
In addition to the town's official fund, other private funds have been set up. Former Sandy Hook student Ryan Kraft, who once was Lanza's babysitter, set up a fund with other alumni that has collected almost $150,000. It is earmarked for the Sandy Hook PTA.
Rabbi Shaul Praver of Congregation Adath Israel is raising money for a memorial to the victims. He said one man wrote a check for $52,000 for the project.
Several colleges, including the University of Connecticut, have set up scholarship funds for Sandy Hook students and relatives of victims.
A board of Newtown community leaders is being established to determine where they money is most needed, said Isabel Almeida with the local United Way.
While the town is grateful for all the support, Almeida said, it has no more room for gifts. She encouraged people to donate to others in memory of Sandy Hook victims.
"Send those teddy bears to a school in your community or an organization that serves low-income children, who are in need this holiday season, and do it in memory of our children," she said.
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Associated Press writers Allen G. Breed, Christopher Sullivan, Eileen AJ Connelly, Susan Haigh and John Christoffersen contributed to this report.
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This afternoon, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson) announced the availability of several new Xbox Live apps for gamers across the globe. Customers in the good old US of A can add Rhapsody and Blip.TV to their menu of fine media streaming cuisine. Canadian Xbox Live subscribers now have access to both IGN and French entertainment site TOU.TV; merci beaucoup! Customers in Germany picked up Amazon's LoveFilm movie streaming service, while folks in the UK received an update for the application that makes finding content easier. Rounding out the Xbox Live world tour is the Netherlands, where subscribers can now scoop up the RTL XL app for quick access to the network's programming. Before you install that shiny new tile to your console's dashboard, it should be noted that most of these apps require paid subscriptions -- but you probably knew that already.
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Kansas City Chiefs players greet fans as they exit the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, right, stops Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown (31) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) does a dance in the end zone after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) watches his 54-yard field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. The field goal gave the Rams a 16-13 victory. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) puts the ball over the goalpost after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Members of the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers pray together following an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The Chiefs won 27-21. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Seattle Seahawks running back Leon Washington (33) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive back Sherrick McManis (27) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Rob Housler (84) is tackled by New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman (33) is stopped by Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55), inside linebacker Jameel McClain (53), outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw (91) and cornerback Corey Graham (24) defense during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) is sacked for a 1-yard loss by Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is upended by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick argues a call with head linesman Jim Howey during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Chris Clemons (30) grabs New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) face mask during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Brandon Marshall (15) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami . (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New York Jets quarterback Greg McElroy (14) is lifted by teammate Konrad Reuland after throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jeff Cumberland during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars' Dawan Landry (26) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy (83) reaches the ball across the goal line while tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jalil Brown (30) during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Chicago Bears tight end Kellen Davis (87) blocks Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant (79) as Bears running back Matt Forte (22) rushes in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith throws a red flag to review a touchdown play in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The ruling went in favor of the Bears. Looking on is Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) scores on a pass from quarterback Jay Cutler (6) past Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Brandon Marshall (15) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson (13) celebrates a touchdown catch with fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
Arizona Cardinals running back William Powell (33) leaps over New York Jets defensive back Ellis Lankster during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jon Baldwin (89) is tackled in the end zone by Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Miami Dolphins fullback Jorvorskie Lane fumbles the ball as he is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. The Dolphins recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) jumps over the pile during a goal line stance in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams (94) knocks the ball away from Jacksonville Jaguars' Chad Henne (7) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Williams recovered the fumble on the play. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Chad Henne (7) runs for a touchdown as Buffalo Bills defensive end Kyle Moore (54) chases him into the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins defensive back R.J. Stanford (25) cannot catch up during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami . (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson breaks away for a 48-heard run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn (9) gestures after a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) blows a kiss to the crowd after scoring a touchdown on a 2-yard run against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson breaks a for an 82-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
ADDS THAT THE PLAY WAS CALLED BACK ON A HOLDING CALL - Minnesota Vikings cornerback A.J. Jefferson cannot stop Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) from crossing the goal line after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The play was called back on a holding call. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80), defended by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas (26) and linebacker DeAndre Levy (54), falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars' Aaron Ross (31) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith, center, sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, for a 6-yard loss while Rams tackle Barry Richardson, right, tries to block Smith during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure (25) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) scores a touchdown on a 5-yard pass reception against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates after making a touchdown catch while covered by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Neiko Thorpe (38) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Specatators use bags over their heads while watching the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) makes a touchdown catch in front of side judge Ron Torbert (62) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws to fullback Bruce Miller, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett (80) dives for a touchdown after a 12-yard pass reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The play was ruled a touchdown after a review. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver LaVon Brazill (15) jumps in the air as wide receiver Donnie Avery runs into the end zone for a touchdown as time runs out in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The Colts won 35-33. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Chicago Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas (97) and running back Michael Bush (29) leave the field after the Bears' 23-17 loss in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks overtime in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez talks during a post-game news conference after of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 7-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) is congratulated by head coach John Fox after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ronde Barber (20) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
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