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CORRECTION: The Big City column on Friday, about the clash between fantasy and reality in the prostitution scandal that ensnared Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York, referred incorrectly in some editions to Kristen, the prostitute he is said to have met in a Washington hotel last month. She was not in fact a client of Emperor's Club V.I.P. (It was Mr. Spitzer who was a client, according to a federal affidavit.)
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The New York Times
March 14, 2008 Friday

Late Edition - Final

A Family Joins East to West
BYLINE: By KATHRYN MATTHEWS
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AS New Yorkers who love to ski, Jim and Zibby Tozer can attest that owning a vacation home in Park City is especially great in winter, when they can schuss downhill on the light, dry powder for which Utah is famous.

Living in Deer Crest, a gated, mostly second-home community in Deer Valley, the Tozers are within a five-minute drive of two prime ski areas, the Canyons and the Park City Mountain Resort. Besides enjoying top-notch skiing, they attend the Sundance Film Festival each January. Off-screen encounters with actors whose movies you've just seen add to the fun, said Mrs. Tozer, who recalled running into Glenn Close at the supermarket, chatting with Isabella Rosellini over coffee and spotting William Macy and Parker Posey in town.

But in 1998, it was a desire to be with family that inspired the Tozers to build the home they call Wasatch Mountain Lodge, a well-appointed, three-level, 12,000-square-foot ski-in, ski-out house just a few turns down from the top of the Deer Crest gondola. Perched 7,800 feet atop Wasatch Mountain, it affords cinematic views of the Jordanelle Reservoir, Bald Mountain and the High Uintas Wilderness.

Mr. Tozer, president of the Vectra Management Group, a New York-based real estate and venture capital firm, grew up in Salt Lake City. Throughout a long and fruitful business career in Manhattan, he has always retained an affinity for his home state. His maternal great-great-grandfather, Andrew Cunningham, a Utah pioneer, settled in Salt Lake City in 1848.

The Tozers have been commuting to Utah throughout their 43-year marriage.''We love the West for its beauty and outdoor lifestyle,'' said Mrs. Tozer as she pulled into the driveway of the Lodge on a sunny morning in early January. Inside, Mr. Tozer joined his wife in a tour of the house while recounting its history.

In 1981, the couple purchased a condo unit in the newly opened Deer Valley Ski Resort. Then in the late 1990s, Mr. Tozer struck real estate gold -- or, in this case, silver -- by snagging the premium Deer Valley lot where their house now sits when he and several entrepreneurs bought control of Park City Consolidated Mines, a silver mining company. They acquired over 600 acres of mining property in the lower eastern part of Deer Valley. The group eventually sold the property to developers, who created Deer Crest, but they retained the right to buy six lots at favorable prices.

''I got one of them!'' said Mr. Tozer, who paid $50,000 for three-quarters of an acre 10 years ago, when similar-size lots were priced at $700,000 to $1 million. In 2003, the couple bought the lot next to their house at a cost that Mr. Tozer declined to divulge but described as ''regular market price.''

THE house took 15 months to build. The Tozers hired Stanley Paul Johnson, a Park City architect specializing in mountain residences. But from the start, they were fully involved in the layout and design. In particular, Mr. Tozer was adamant about the siting: ''I wanted the front to face east, looking directly across the Jordanelle Reservoir at the Provo River, and my upstairs study to face south toward Bald Mountain.''

Built on a bed of quartzite with a Utah granite foundation, the house is pale yellow stucco with brown wood trim. There are 9 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 9 fireplaces; it was designed to accommodate the Tozers' two daughters and five grandchildren when they visit.

Their younger daughter and her family stay on the top floor, where the Tozers' master bedroom suite, respective offices, a large walk-in closet, two guest bedrooms and a small kitchen are located. The older daughter, her husband and three children claim the bottom level, which besides bedrooms, has a Western-style family room, a caretaker apartment, a kitchenette, a laundry room and a wine cellar. An elevator, installed across from the wine cellar, is a welcome amenity, especially with luggage and gear after a long flight, Mr. Tozer said.

The main, center level of the house, entered through a handsome set of double red doors from a central courtyard, leads to the shared living areas. ''All the bedrooms are either one floor up or down from the main level,'' Mr. Tozer said.

The octagonal foyer flows directly into the 40-by 21-foot living room, a light-filled open space with cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, framing a panoramic view of the Jordanelle Reservoir. On one side of what the Tozers call ''the room with a view,'' lie the formal dining room and kitchen; on the other, a conservatory, a ski in/ski out area and a library.

Mrs. Tozer, a professional designer, decorated the interior, marrying a Western motif with Eastern design elements. ''As a New York family, we have a more formal East Coast sensibility, so we didn't go West completely,'' she said.

The result? An interior featuring an elegant, highly eclectic ensemble of Chinese and French furniture, English antiques, American country accents and Western decor. Mrs. Tozer pointed out favorites: a prominent display of Chinese porcelain in the dining room, 18th- and 19th-century French finials on both mantels in the living room, and hand-painted furniture designed by Paul Briger in the conservatory and bedrooms.

''I love Chinese furniture because the patterns create visual interest and excitement,'' she said. Eighteenth-century French furniture that she bought in Paris, like the refectory table in the dining room that seats 12, introduce a formal component. ''I also wanted old furniture to make our just-built house feel less brand-new,'' she said.

She also made effective use of contrasting textures, as in the juxtaposition of Utah granite fireplace walls with antique chestnut floors made from the beams of a 150-year-old Hudson Valley barn.

There are touches of humor and whimsy: a colorful moose sculpture by Felix Saez, a Park City artist, at the foot of the driveway; a soundproof ''telephone booth'' on the main level, outfitted with a marble table, Hudson Valley chandelier and Chinese lamp, where Mr. Tozer insists visitors conduct their cellphone conversations. Downstairs, a false door yields a hidden wine cellar, designed to look like an old mining shaft.

The house is also a veritable gallery of Western art. The nearly 100 pieces, by artists like Jack Koonce, Ann Herzog Wright, Jared Sanders and Stanley Hughes, includes paintings, photography, lithographs, pen and ink, and sculpture. Virtually all of the work is by living artists.

Mrs. Tozer grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in art. She was a floral designer, and her book ''The Art of Flower Arranging'' was published in 1981.

Now she designs interiors of residential buildings for the elderly that are sponsored by the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, of which she is a vice chairwoman. Collaborating with architects like Richard Dattner, she has won awards like a certificate of merit from the Municipal Art Society for the foundation's work on Clinton Gardens on West 54th Street. Among her current projects are renovations of 1850 Second Avenue in Manhattan and Surf Gardens in Coney Island.

THE Tozers had a whirlwind romance. A mutual friend introduced them when she was living in Boston and he was a student at Harvard Business School. After several months, they went on their first date.

''Jim proposed that night -- and I said 'Yes!' How about that?!'' Mrs. Tozer said with a giggle.

Six weeks later, they embarked on a trip around the world and, with two friends in tow, married in Beirut, Lebanon. ''It was fantastic!'' she said.

Mr. Tozer's career in the financial services industry included senior management positions at Citicorp and Citibank, Shearson Hayden Stone and Marine Midland Bank. He is a former president of Prudential-Bache Securities, a founder of Vectra Bank in Colorado, and a founding director of LendingTree. Vectra, his current company, focuses on development projects in Manhattan and Utah.

Even after the snow melts, the Tozers go to Utah. ''Park City has a wonderful performing arts and cultural scene, which has become as big a part of our life here, as it is in New York,'' said Mrs. Tozer.

She is a board member of the Park City Museum and Historical Society, which is building a mining museum, and they are both on the boards of the Utah Symphony and Opera and the Deer Valley Music Festival. Mr. Tozer shares a season ticket for the Utah Jazz basketball team.

While there are no downsides to having a Utah getaway, Mrs. Tozer expressed just one desire: ''I'd love it if more New Yorkers were out here!''
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GRAPHIC: PHOTOS: ROOM TO PLAY: Maggie Brown in the Western-style family room of her grandparents, Jim and Zibby Tozer, in Utah.(PHOTOGRAPH BY RAMIN RAHIMIAN FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES)(pg. F1)

FOR SKIERS AND ART: Jim and Zibby Tozer, left, built their Utah home by the top of the Deer Crest gondola, top. It has an octagonal foyer and is filled with art, including a Chinese figure, below.(PHOTOGRAPHS BY RAMIN RAHIMIAN FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES)(pg. F7)

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RECHLER--Roger. The Spector Group mourns the loss of Roger Rechler, a true visionary and expresses its sincerest condolences to Scott, Gregg, Todd, Donald and the entire Rechler family.

RECHLER--Roger. The Mount Sinai Children's Center Foundation extends our heartfelt condolences to our Board members Lisa and Gregg Rechler on the passing of Gregg's father and Lisa's father-in-law, Roger Rechler. Board of Directors, The Mount Sinai Children's Center Foundation

RECHLER--Roger. Our families mourn the passing of the beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather of our best friends Gregg, Lisa and Wylie Rechler. The Kramer and Werther Families

RECHLER--Roger. The Long Island Kennel Club extends its heartfelt sympathy to Roger's wife Evelyn and the entire family. Barbara Miller, President

RECHLER--Roger. The Rechler Family mourns the passing of Roger Rechler, a loving and devoted husband to Evelyn, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, a true renaissance man who made personal and professional contributions that shaped the landscape of Long Island, enhanced the world of real estate, and touched the lives of many. Co-founder of Reckson Associates and Managing Partner of Rechler Equity Properties, Rogers remarkable career was rivaled only by his accomplishments as a human being, including his passionate pursuit of a myriad of cultural interests that brought light and joy to the lives of all who surrounded him. His kindness, generosity and loyalty were returned with tremendous love from his family and a large community of friends who will forever keep his memory in their hearts. Born February 1942 and raised in the Bronx, Roger grew up in a loving family and developed a great entrepreneurial spirit. In 1968 Roger and his older brother Donald joined their father William in establishing Reckson Associates whose developments were bold and groundbreaking, changing the way commercial real estate was built and used on Long Island and throughout the region through innovations in upgrading industrial properties, reviving obsolete buildings, and setting new standards for office developments. Roger was the undisputed expert leading the construction and development of the companys many properties, executing each project with excellence. Joined by the third generation of Rechlers in the 1980s, Reckson Associates grew and eventually became a public company with more 25 million square feet of space across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Roger returned to his private entrepreneurial development roots as a Managing Partner with Rechler Equity Partners, the largest real estate developer, operator and owner on Long Island, with more than 100 properties. The opportunity to build beautiful and functional properties up to the end gave him tremendous satisfaction. Roger brought his trademark brilliance and distinction to all his undertakings, including the assembly of one of the largest collections of American classic literature; his accomplishments as a gourmet chef; his avid studies of architecture, landscape architecture, history, politics and sports; and leadership in the sport of purebred dogs. Roger was a towering figure in the breeding, showing and owning of dogs, specifically Afghan Hounds, since the early 1970s and making history for winning over 300 Best in Show awards with his family's 100 Grandeur champions. One of his champions achieved the ultimate distinction of being the number one show dog of all breeds in the United States in 1995 and a Westminster Kennel Club Group Winner. Roger will forever be known for the foundations of family and friendships he built just as beautifully as his buildings. He is survived by his wife Evelyn; his brother Donald; his children Gregg and Lisa; Scott and Debby; Todd and Michele; and Bill; his grandchildren children Wylie, Gabrielle, Elijah, Bailey and Logan. Funeral services will be held at the Nassau County Museum on Friday, March 14 at 10:00 am; 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in honor of Roger Rechler to Dr. Mark Kris Thoracic Research Fund, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

RECHLER--Roger. You were a devoted uncle, partner, mentor and friend. I will especially miss our Wednesday partner's meetings reviewing Real Estate, and our Monday morning discussions reviewing Giants games. Debbie and I will carry you in our hearts forever. Mitchell Rechler

RECHLER--Roger. The employees of Rechler Equity Partners extend their heartfelt condolences to the families of Gregg, Mitchell and Donald Rechler, and to Roger's beloved wife, Evelyn, and son, Bill. Many of us knew Roger for decades and his passing has moved us deeply. He was a true friend to everyone he knew and worked with. Roger Rechler possessed the qualities that make a man great. He was loyal, generous, and loving. Because of that he was respected by all. Rechler Equity Partners has lost a founder and a father. The employees of Rechler Equity Partners
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The New York Times
March 13, 2008 Thursday

Late Edition - Final

Video Road Hogs Stir Fear of Internet Traffic Jam
BYLINE: By STEVE LOHR
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Caution: Heavy Internet traffic ahead. Delays possible.

For months there has been a rising chorus of alarm about the surging growth in the amount of data flying across the Internet. The threat, according to some industry groups, analysts and researchers, stems mainly from the increasing visual richness of online communications and entertainment -- video clips and movies, social networks and multiplayer games.

Moving images, far more than words or sounds, are hefty rivers of digital bits as they traverse the Internet's pipes and gateways, requiring, in industry parlance, more bandwidth. Last year, by one estimate, the video site YouTube, owned by Google, consumed as much bandwidth as the entire Internet did in 2000.

In a widely cited report published last November, a research firm projected that user demand for the Internet could outpace network capacity by 2011. The title of a debate scheduled next month at a technology conference in Boston sums up the angst: ''The End of the Internet?''

But the Internet traffic surge represents more a looming challenge than an impending catastrophe. Even those most concerned are not predicting a lights-out Internet crash. An individual user, they say, would experience Internet clogging in the form of sluggish download speeds and frustration with data-heavy services that become much less useful or enjoyable.

''The Internet doesn't collapse, but there would be a growing class of stuff you just can't do online,'' said Johna Till Johnson, president of Nemertes Research, which predicted the bandwidth squeeze by 2011, anticipating that demand will grow by 100 percent or more a year.

Others are less worried -- at least in the short term. Andrew M. Odlyzko, a professor at the University of Minnesota, estimates that digital traffic on the global network is growing about 50 percent a year, in line with a recent analysis by Cisco Systems, the big network equipment maker.

That sounds like a daunting rate of growth. Yet the technology for handling Internet traffic is advancing at an impressive pace as well. The router computers for relaying data get faster, fiber optic transmission gets better and software for juggling data packets gets smarter.

''The 50 percent growth is high. It's huge, but it basically corresponds to the improvements that technology is giving us,'' said Professor Odlyzko, a former AT&T Labs researcher. Demand is not likely to overwhelm the Internet, he said.

The question of the problem's severity is more than a technical one, since it will affect the shape and cost of the nation's policy on broadband infrastructure, a matter that is expected to attract political attention after a new administration takes over in Washington.

While experts debate the immediacy of the challenge, they agree that it points to a larger issue. In the Internet era, they say, high-speed networks are increasingly the economic and scientific petri dishes of innovation, spawning new businesses, markets and jobs. If American investment lags behind, they warn, the nation risks losing competitiveness to countries that are making the move to higher-speed Internet access a priority.

''The long-term issue is where innovation happens,'' Professor Odlyzko said. ''Where will the next Google, YouTube, eBay or Amazon come from?''

The Internet, though a global network, is in many ways surprisingly local. It is a vast amalgam of smaller networks, all linked together. The worries about digital traffic congestion are not really about the Internet's main trunk lines, the equivalent of network superhighways. Instead, the problem is close to home -- the capacity of neighborhood switches, routers and pipes into a house. The cost of stringing high-speed optical fiber to a home, analysts estimate, can be $1,000 or more.

That is why Internet access speeds vary so much country by country. They depend on local patterns of corporate investment and government subsidy. Frederick J. Baker, a research fellow at Cisco, was attending a professional conference last month in Taiwan where Internet access is more than twice as fast and costs far less than his premium ''high speed'' service in California.

''When I mention my own service, people here shake their heads in disbelief,'' said Mr. Baker, who is a board member of the Internet Society, a nonprofit organization that helps guide Internet standards and policy.

In the United States, the investment required to cope with rising Internet traffic will need to be made at several levels, not just cable and telecommunications carriers. Tim Pozar, an engineer and a co-owner of the Internet services company UnitedLayer in San Francisco, said a number of forces were combining: the surge in bandwidth-hungry video applications on Web sites, the need to handle traffic from more Internet-enabled devices like cellphones, and shortages of electrical power for data centers in places like San Francisco.

''We're running out of horsepower to accommodate the demand,'' said Mr. Pozar, whose company's data centers support Web sites for customers ranging from museums to social networks. ''And upgrades needed in data centers are going to be a lot more expensive than in the past, now that all the excess capacity left over after the dot-com bubble burst has been gobbled up.'' The pace of future demand is the big uncertainty surrounding the Internet traffic challenge, and how fast people will adopt emerging technologies is notoriously difficult to foresee.

In the aftermath of the bursting of the technology bubble in 2000, there was a glut of capacity -- so-called dark fiber, strung around the world and then left dormant. Now demand is catching up with that supply. In its prediction of more than 100 percent annual growth, Nemertes, a telecommunications research firm, assumes brisk use of new innovations like high-end videoconferencing, known as telepresence, which corporations are beginning to embrace as an alternative to costly, time-consuming travel.

If this technology becomes a consumer product in the next few years, as some analysts predict, Internet traffic could spike even more sharply.

Slick video chats are something that William Bentley, a 13-year-old New Yorker, would like to see. He is fairly representative of the next generation of digital consumer: He has made and posted his own YouTube videos, subscribes to YouTube channels, enjoys multiplayer games like World of Warcraft and Unreal Tournament, and downloads music and videos.

Asked what he would want next from the Internet, he replied, ''It would be nice to have everybody always right there -- just click and you could see them clearly and talk to them.''

That sort of service is certainly going to require more bandwidth and more investment, with higher costs across the spectrum of the Internet ecosystem that includes cable and telecommunications carriers, Internet companies, media Web sites and even consumers. AT&T, for one, said last week that it would spend $1 billion this year -- double its 2006 expenditures -- to expand its overseas infrastructure.

But even if investment lags behind, there will be no Internet blackout. Indeed, the Internet has survived predictions of collapse in the past, most notably by Robert M. Metcalfe, a networking pioneer and entrepreneur, who in a 1995 magazine column warned of a ''catastrophic collapse'' of the Internet in 1996. There were service problems, but nothing like Mr. Metcalfe predicted, and on stage at a conference in 1997 he ate his words.

''The Internet has proven to be wonderfully resilient,'' said Mr. Metcalfe, who is now a venture capitalist. ''But the Internet is vulnerable today. It's not that it will collapse, but that opportunities will be lost.''