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for anyone still here...

RICO = "Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations",
which is a US Federal law used against, well, initially,
groups like the Mafia but, naturally, has spread out.

But where did this name come from?

Snopes says [a]:

"Etymology of RICO
Were RICO laws named for a film gangster?
...
G. Robert Blakey, the Notre Dame Law School professor who drafted RICO for Congress, maintains the name was selected for functional reasons, however, because it applies to both legitimate businesses which have been
infiltrated by organized crime (hence "racketeer influenced") and mob-controlled organizations (which are "corrupt"). He's also said that he
has "no regrets" about the cumbersome title, he thinks "it's a neat name," he's a movie buff, and he "won't confirm or deny" the rumor about his
choice's having been influenced by the name of a film gangster. We suspect
the similarity in names was merely an unintended coincidence, but since
Mr. Blakely doesn't want to spoil the fun by officially denying it, we'll
play along and call this one "undetermined."
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Anyway, on tonight's (20-Dec-2024) "Jeopardy!",
the Final Jeopardy category was:

"Movies and the law"

The Clue:
"Drafters...have to have a little fun sometimes",
said the author of this law when asked if he was
inspired by 1931's 'Little Caeser'"

The response, of course, which NONE of the
three got, is "What is RICO?"

[a] https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rico-suave/

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On Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:00:43 +0000, danny burstein <dannyb@panix.com> wrote:

for anyone still here...

... lurking...

And as befits the season, I'm reposting:

Phil Gustafson
Datum: 15 Dec 2004 16:29:11 -0500
Lokal: Mi 15 Dez. 2004 22:29
Betreff: Official ISO AFU Eggnog

It's that time of year again, and I'm once more challenging Leslie
Land's copyright by reproducing her eggnog recipe. I thought the coffee >people might like it too; mind your crossposts.

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GALA EGGNOG FOR CHRISTMAS DAY: 24 portions, enough for 4 eggnog-lovers.

Beat 8 whole eggs and 10 egg yolks with 2 cups of sugar until the mixture
is very fluffy and thick and pale. It should fall off a wooden spoon in
flat folds instead of pouring. When this thickness is achieved, beat in
a fifth of brandy. Strain the mixture and chill it overnight.

Whip 1 quart plus 1 cup light cream (or 2 cups milk mixed with 3 cups
heavy cream) just enough to aerate it, then beat in the egg mixture.
Still beating, pour in 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1 cup of 151 proof dark rum,
and 2 cups of golden rum.

Beat 2 cups of heavy cream until it forms limp, slouchy peaks, and gently >stir it in.

Pour the eggnog into a punchbowl and sprinkle the surface with cognac
until it is well-pocked. Have the nutmeg grater near, and a platter
of cookies close by.

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However you choose to toast the Return of the Light, cast a thought
towards those who perhaps perceive a different one. The AFU people include >Carl, Chris, Nina, Matthew, and Madeleine.

Phil

Thomas Prufer

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