Bill Ganus is a research and development specialist who has lived in Memphis for the past five years. He serves on the board of directors for HopeWorks and keeps five chickens in his backyard in East Memphis. He loves Memphis because "it's a city you can sink your teeth into."

In other news:

- There's tons of Memphis-related sports news today. First, we're getting an NBA season (and Tony Allen has rejoiced appropriately). Secondly, the Tigers have fallen in the rankings from no. 8 to no. 21 after the Maui Invitational (or 22, if you go with the AP poll). Thirdly, after a second pathetic football season, U of M head coach Larry Porter has been fired and athletic director R.C. Johnson is stepping down in June.

- The lineup hasn't been announced yet, but a limited number of pre-sale weekend passes for the 2012 Beale St. Music Festival are on sale today.

- You know the Pepper Spray Cop meme? One enterprising Redditor has made a local version.

- Alas, poor Hollywood Disco. The club on Vance has been sold. But - if you've absolutely got to own a piece of the club, Paul has reported that you can call and ask for one. The phone number and details are here.