Friday, May 3, 2013

Saxophonist Wayne Shorter wins 3 Jazz Awards

NEW YORK (AP) ? Saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter is a triple winner in the 2013 Jazz Awards presented by the Jazz Journalists Association.

Shorter was a member of Miles Davis' legendary mid-1960s quintet and co-founded the fusion band Weather Report. He won awards for lifetime achievement in jazz, top soprano saxophonist and best small ensemble.

Veteran trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith has been recognized as jazz musician of the year and best trumpeter. Smith's civil rights-themed composition "Ten Freedom Summers" was a 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist.

The JJA said in an announcement Wednesday the Album of the Year award went to newcomer Ryan Truesdell, for "Centennial: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans." His Gil Evans Project band was chosen best large ensemble.

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Sky opts for Hannibal on-demand and Go debut ahead of May 7th TV premiere

Sky opts for Hannibal ondemand and Go debut ahead of May 7th TV premiere

Sky customers with On Demand or Sky Go access can snag an early look at the very first episode of Hannibal, along with Trollied, Mad Dogs and The Borgias. That first hit is due for a May 7th premiere on Sky Living at 10PM in the UK, but in what's being billed as a television experiment of sorts, the show's available now through On Demand with select Sky+ set-top boxes, or the Sky Go streaming service, if you're able to access that. We can imagine plenty of other ways to get your fix without waiting for next Tuesday to roll around, but we'll let you use your own imagination to tackle that one.

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Nearby: Locals Busted in Home Improvement Sting - Police & Fire ...

Residents from nearby Oceanside and Baldwin arrested in joint investigation.

A joint investigation between the?Nassau County Consumer Affairs Department and the Fourth Precinct between April 29 and May 1?led to the arrest of 33 individuals for operating a home improvement business without a permit, including three from nearby Oceanside and Baldwin.

Todd Boehm, 44, and Barry Minsky, 44, both of Oceanside, and Felix Cruz Jr., 47, of Baldwin, were among those arrested.


According to police, the defendants were met by members of the Nassau County Consumer Affairs Department at a location in Valley Stream.

Police said the defendants then gave estimates on the work involved and were asked if they have a home business license. If the person in question said "yes," they were checked. If the person in question said "no," they were arrested.

Below is a list of the other arrestees:

  • Michael Them, 29, of Oyster Bay
  • Michael Simone, 45, of New York City
  • Byung Lee, 43, of Whitestone
  • Louis Recco, 49, of North Massapequa
  • Robert Maffia, 67, of Huntington Station
  • John Joyce, 37, of Huntington Station
  • Juan Lemus, 47, of Uniondale
  • Bryan Bruce, 41, of Lake Grove
  • Juan Hernandez, 39, of Hempstead
  • Timothy O?Farrell, 25, of Long Beach
  • Yizhar Damari, 28, of Jamaica
  • John Debatto, 49, of Center Moriches
  • Edgar Aguilar, 36, of Freeport
  • Robert Freudiger, 41, of Long Beach
  • Paul Monserrat, 36, of East Islip
  • Nicholas Alliegro, 27, of?Bay Shore
  • Oscar Iglesias, 46, of Brentwood
  • Miguel Chavez, 58, of Bay Shore
  • Avraham Kardi, 45 of Hewlett
  • Allen Colnick, 69, of Long Beach
  • Darren Confessore, 51, of?East Massapequa
  • Wayne Chester, 45, of Freeport
  • Ermen Lopez, 39, of Williston Park
  • Arnez Ali, 40, of Freeport
  • Yaron Shamua, 44, of Brooklyn
  • Gurpreet Singh, 23, of Richmond Hill
  • Michael McCormick, 46, of?Bellmore
  • Christopher Guthrie, 51, of Bellmore
  • John Esposito, 70, of Merrick
Mazzarese was seen operating a 2008 BMW at the scene of the investigation. Cops said he?was operating with a suspended license and possessed marijuana. In addition to operating a home improvement business without a permit, Mazzarese was charged with two counts of aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Guthrie?was additionally charged with operating a motor vehicle with an expired inspection, excessively tinted windows and having only one registration plate.

Esposito?was also observed operating a 1997 GMC with a registration and inspection sticker that were forged, police said. He was charged with two counts of second-degree possession of a forged instrument.

All of the defendants were released on an appearance ticket and will appear at First District Court in Hempstead on May 22.

Police said that since the offense is a violation, the defendants will more than likely receive a fine, but the decision is ultimately up to the judge.

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Cubs chairman threatens to move team from Wrigley

CHICAGO (AP) ? The owner of the Chicago Cubs threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field for the first time publicly if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying Wednesday he needs new advertising revenue to help bankroll a $500 million renovation of the storied ballpark.

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts until now had said nothing as dire, despite months of contentious negotiations over how to keep everyone happy in sprucing up the 99-year-old stadium in the heart of Wrigleyville on Chicago's North Side.

"The fact is that if we don't have the ability to generate revenue in our own outfield, we'll have to take a look at moving ? no question," Ricketts told reporters after outlining renovation plans to Chicago business leaders.

He added that he remains committed to working out a deal and it is difficult to imagine the Cubs playing anywhere else. But the fight over the Friendly Confines boils down to money and, of course, something unusual ? it's the Cubs, after all.

By far the thorniest issue is the plan for a 6,000-square-foot video screen over left field, a common feature in many major league ballparks. The difference is that Wrigley Field ? the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball behind Fenway Park in Boston ? is surrounded by privately owned clubs with rooftop bleachers whose owners object to any changes that could block their bird's-eye views into the stadium.

The rooftop businesses have been left out of discussions on the proposed upgrade, but they feel they should have a seat at the bargaining table because they have a contract in which they share 17 percent of their revenue with the Cubs. Legal action is a possibility.

Ricketts presented an architectural rendering of the video screen during his speech to the City Club of Chicago and insisted that the team's own studies have shown it would have minimal, if any, impact on the views. He described the sign as "midsize" compared with those at other stadiums, though it is nearly three times as large as the scoreboard currently atop the centerfield bleachers. Another smaller sign with the name of a sponsor is planned for right field.

He said without such signage, the team was losing out on $20 million a year in ad revenue ? essential for helping fund the extensive renovations without dipping into taxpayer funds.

"All we really need is to be able to run our business like a business and not a museum," Ricketts told the audience.

Ricketts said the team formally filed its full renovation proposal with the city of Chicago on Wednesday. The plan must get approval from city planners and the City Council. There will also be public hearings.

The overall plan calls for more night games, a 175-room boutique hotel across the street, a new clubhouse and upgrades for fans. The proposal also calls for an open-air plaza and an office building with retail space.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the alderman whose ward includes Wrigley Field, Tom Tunney, support the overall plan. The mayor's office has already agreed that the outfield signs can be installed, but there has been no agreement on size or design.

If the deal wins approval, Ricketts said work could begin after this season ends and be completed over the next five years. Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, said Wednesday that he hopes the public approval process moves quickly so renovation work, especially upgrades to the clubhouse, starts soon.

"If it drags on too long, it's going to be unrealistic to get it done this winter," Epstein said before the team's game against the San Diego Padres. "Then we're probably looking at opening day 2015 for the renovated clubhouse."

One of the rooftop owners, Beth Murphy, told reporters after listening to Ricketts' speech that it was the first time she'd seen any drawings of the screen and that she and other owners would have a lot of vetting to do before determining if the proposal works.

"It looked big to me and it looked like it blocked out the neighborhood," Murphy said.

The rooftop owners have previously threatened legal action, and Murphy said she was confident their contract would hold up and protect their businesses.

Commenting on the possibility that Ricketts might really take the team elsewhere, Murphy said doing so would not be "a wise business decision."

"The reason the Cubs are such a tourist destination ... is because it's a ballpark in a neighborhood," Murphy said. "I don't think a new ballpark in a parking lot is interesting and that's why other ballparks don't have the tourism that Wrigley Field does."

If Ricketts is serious about leaving, he already has a suitor. Several weeks ago, the mayor of nearby Rosemont said that the village near O'Hare International Airport has a 25-acre chunk of land that the Cubs could have for free if they wanted to build a replica of Wrigley Field there. While Mayor Bradley Stephens said the idea of the Cubs leaving Wrigley was the longest of long shots, he wanted to make sure that if the Cubs did decide to leave they knew about the offer.

Cubs fans said they doubted Ricketts would move the team and that he most likely raised the prospect out of frustration with the negotiations.

"I'm surprised it's taken him this long to snap," said Rick Kaempfer, who created the fan blog www.justonebadcentury.com .

He said he shared those frustrations and wished the rooftop owners would back off and allow Ricketts to run the club as he sees fit.

"I think we should trust this organization because they have shown over time that they take the history of Wrigley Field seriously and so far nothing they have done has diminished it, in my opinion," he said.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/cubs-chairman-threatens-move-team-wrigley-160456564.html

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Official: Arrested student entered US without visa

(AP) ? A federal law enforcement official says one of the students from Kazakhstan arrested Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombings was allowed to return to the United States this year despite not having a valid student visa. Authorities say that after the explosions he helped remove a laptop and backpack from the bombing suspect's dormitory room before the FBI searched it.

The official says Azamat Tazhayakov (AHZ'-maht tuh-ZAYE'-uh-kov) left the U.S. in December. Tazhayakov's student-visa status was terminated in early January after he was academically dismissed from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, the official says. Despite not having a valid student visa, Tazhayakov was allowed to re-enter the U.S. on Jan. 20.

The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss details of Tazhayakov's immigration status.

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

One step closer to a blood test for Alzheimer's

Apr. 30, 2013 ? Australian scientists are much closer to developing a screening test for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia.

A quarter of a million Australians currently suffer from dementia and given our aging population, this is predicted to increase to one million by 2050.

Researchers identified blood-based biological markers that are associated with the build up of amyloid beta, a toxic protein in the brain, which occurs years before symptoms appear and irreversible brain damage has occurred.

"Early detection is critical, giving those at risk a much better chance of receiving treatment earlier, before it's too late to do much about it," said Dr Samantha Burnham from CSIRO's Preventative Health Flagship.

Early detection is critical to give those at risk of Alzheimer's disease a much better chance of receiving treatment.

This research is just one part of the Australian Imaging and Biomarkers Lifestyle Study of Aging (AIBL), a longitudinal study in conjunction with research partners from Austin Health, Edith Cowan University, the Florey Institute of Neurosciences and Mental Health and the National Aging Research Institute. The AIBL study aims to discover which biomarkers, cognitive characteristics and health and lifestyle factors are linked with the development of Alzheimer's disease.

"Another recent study from the AIBL team showed that amyloid beta levels become abnormal about 17 years before dementia symptoms appear," said Dr Burnham. "This gives us a much longer time to intervene to try to slow disease progression if we are able to detect cases early.

"We hope our continued research will lead to the development of a low cost, minimally invasive population based screening test for Alzheimer's in the next five to ten years. A blood test would be the ideal first stage to help identify many more people at risk before a diagnosis is confirmed more specialised testing."

The results have been published today in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.

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Journal Reference:

  1. S C Burnham, N G Faux, W Wilson, S M Laws, D Ames, J Bedo, A I Bush, J D Doecke, K A Ellis, R Head, G Jones, H Kiiveri, R N Martins, A Rembach, C C Rowe, O Salvado, S L Macaulay, C L Masters, V L Villemagne. A blood-based predictor for neocortical A? burden in Alzheimer?s disease: results from the AIBL study. Molecular Psychiatry, 2013; DOI: 10.1038/mp.2013.40

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Iron Man 3 Interviews: Rebecca Hall & Guy Pearce

Grae Drake powers up her own personal arc reactor to speak to the cast of Iron Man 3. In the first installment of our special five part series, Guy Pearce discusses what he does in his front yard that perplexes the neighbors, and Rebecca Hall shares what she thinks the inside of her brain looks like.
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