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AN SAT/ACT Tutor's Advice for Graduating SeniorsWhat 15 years of working with high school students has taught me.
Water Parks in the Denver AreaColorado, while landlocked, is not without it's aquatic adventures.
My Favorite Non-traditional BBQ RecipesThree mainstays of my own grilling learned from experimentation, family and travel.
Easter Crafts to Make With Your KidsThese are three crafts I recall making as a child in grammar school art classes.
Weekend Roadtrips From Denver, ColoradoDenver, Colorado's location as a junction between the midwest, southwest and Rocky Mountain region makes the city a hub for a number of half day road trips.
Geeking Out on the Cold SnapI tend to prefer the cold and when it get's VERY cold as it has here in Boulder, Colorado the past few nights, I tend to find it exciting.
My Reaction to President Obama's Environmental PlansPresident Obama outlined some broad strokes, some of which might be effective.
A Review of My Pebble SmartwatchIn May 2012 I backed the record-setting Kickstarter project and a few weeks ago I finally received my watch. Was it worth the wait?
Revisiting a High School Novel: A Farewell to ArmsI first read A Farewell to Arms when I was in 11th grade lit. After re-reading the novel recently, I came to see it differently.
Exploring the Ecosystems of the National Park SystemThe United States National Park System is home to ecosystems ranging from tundra to desert. This article highlights the biodiversity of a few of my favorite national parks.
Wildflower Viewing Around Denver, ColoradoColorado is a fascinating junction of prairie, desert and mountains. This list highlights a few of the best destinations for viewing spring flowers in and around Denver.
Avoiding Texting While Driving Takes DisciplineA personal narrative of my experience using the phone behind the wheel.
My Take on Abortion in AmericaRed states have taken to essentially nullifying Roe v. Wade. It seems to be a critical juncture in the culture wars.
First Person: An Expecting Father's View of Chemicals in ProductsSince I was in college I've learned more and more about the toxic compounds and carcinogens that appear in our food and other consumer products. As a first time expecting father, my purpose in this article is to express my point of view.
Resolutions of an Expectant FatherMy wife and I are expecting our first child. This article details how I hope to improve my life and myself in anticipation of our new arrival.
Europe for History BuffsAs a travel writer, history is the dominant theme of my wanderings. This article gives a run down of the most significant and memorable places in Europe that I've been lucky enough to visit.
Doomsday Resolutions for MeWhat I would do if I thought the world was going to end.
Immediate Reaction to the Connecticut ShootingI've seen too many of these murders in my life. What must be done to stop it.
Drop Off and Early Voting a Success in BoulderBoulder, Colorado has enjoyed a smooth Election Day thanks to solid organization.
Election Day in Boulder, ColoradoI stopped by some polling places to check out the scene.
Observations from Republican Headquarters in Boulder, ColoradoMy observations from stopping in at Republican headquarters.
The Scene from Democratic Headquarters in Boulder, ColoradoPhotos of Democratic Headquarters on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado.
Election Day Observations from Boulder, ColoradoA quick tour of the party headquarters and downtown Boulder reveals the following.
President Obama Once Again Has My VoteSpoiler Alert: if you're not interested in a liberal opinion, don't read.
Rapid Reaction to the Third Presidential DebateHow I viewed the third verbal joust between candidates.
What I Thought of President Obama's Acceptance SpeechReaction to the President's speech at the DNC
Camping in South DakotaIn August I drove up from Colorado to South Dakota along with my wife and two friends. We camped in the Badlands, Black Hills National Forest, and Custer State Park. During our trip we encountered buffalo, motorcycles, caves, and shooting stars.
My Experience with a Parotid TumorThis spring my wife was diagnosed with a mass on her parotid gland. This article details our experience with this potentially scary medical situation that recently claimed the life of Beastie Boys rapper, MCA.
A Review of the Sun Oven Solar CookerI bought a Sun Oven last month and I've enjoyed harnessing sunlight to cook ever since.
Under-Visited Winter Destinations Around the WorldWinter tourism offers the opportunity to experience beautiful foreign and domestic locations without the crowds and at a fraction of the expense.
Historical National Parks Offer Insight on America's PastThe National Park System protects more than natural wonders; a few parks are also priceless pieces of our national historical heritage.
In Colorado, Obama's Gay-Marriage Backing Could Highlight Stark DifferencesPresident Obama recently came out in support of Gay Marriage. This article details my reaction as a resident of the swing state of Colorado.
Driving Through New MexicoThis article details our Spring Break road trip through New Mexico from Taos to Carlsbad Caverns and back.
5 Great Day Trips From New York CityThe New York area is within easy reach of beaches, colonial towns, and fantastic waterfront restaurants. These towns can be reached by boat, train, and car ride.
A Review of the Gogobot Travel Website and ApplicationGogobot was one of the top 50 websites of 2011. As a travel writer, I decided to check it out.
What to See in London for First Time VisitorsLondon is one of the world's largest and most historic cities. This travel guide offers options for site-seeing, shopping and dining for first time visitors.
Taking a Unique Spring Vacation in EuropeCapital cities like Paris and Rome in the spring time can still be overrun by tourists. This article highlights a few beautiful but still sparsely visited regions.
What Foods to Eat in ColoradoColorado, at the junction of the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Southwest, enjoys a unique and varied cuisine. This article details a few local favorites.
How to Keep Track of Your Team's Super Bowl Run While TravellingI'm a New York Giants fan but having lived away from New York for 5 years, I've become adept at following my team's trials and tribulations remotely.
Ten Years SoberThis article represents a five year sequel to "Experiences of a Young Alcoholic: Reflections on Five Years of Sobriety."
Historic Villages of the Colorado FoothillsColorado is flush with tiny, adorable towns of wooden framed buildings and dirt roads. With some ingenuity and a full tank of gas you can easily explore these towns.
Remembering ChristmasThis article discusses how I've celebrated Christmas throughout the years.
The Best Unknown Ruins in Europe for TravelersEurope is awash in historic buildings. Unlike the temples of Rome and Athens, these sites are off the beaten path and lightly visited.
Favorite Spots at Rocky Mountain National ParkThis article details a few of the best spots to take in Rocky Mountain National Park throughout the year.
Unique Travel Spots in the US for ThanksgivingThis article offers insight on the best regions and cities in America to enjoy an unusual Thanksgiving vacation.
How to Enjoy Thanksgiving in Another CountryThis article blends advice with experience to help you make the most of your Thanksgiving abroad.
What to See in Istanbul in a Few DaysIstanbul is a massive city with so much to take in. This brief travel guide offers a number of recommendations to enjoy a varied and authentic trip to the city.
The Best US Cities for a Great Fall VacationCities like Savannah, Portland and Boulder have convenient access to nature and jumping nightlife.
How to Have an Authentic Overseas Travel Experience And Avoid Feeling like a TouristGlobalization has made many tourist destinations feel like they're all the same. By following a few simple tips, however, you can pierce the wall separating you from another culture.
The Ghost Town of Ironton, ColoradoIronton is located three miles south of the tourist town of Ouray. You can easily visit this fascinating historic relic along the Million Dollar Highway.
Camping Out at Mesa VerdeMesa Verde was the first national park designated to protect a man made site. I camped out for a night to check out the natural and man made wonders.
Our Honeymoon was Almost RuinedMy wife and I experienced a bizarre streak of bad luck in the days preceding our wedding and honeymoon in Savannah, Georgia.
My First Experiences of LondonI've been to London four times. My first two trips, ten years apart, were radically different glimpses of the city.
Running a Flexible Small BusinessIt wasn't my idea to go into business for myself but it fit my career path and a poor job market forced me to become a small business owner.
What One Liberal Really BelievesWhy has liberal become a curse word? This article attempts to lay out honestly what one self-proclaimed liberal really believes.
Attending a Wedding During Hurricane IreneMy wife and I attended a beautiful wedding in Maryland in the teeth of Hurricane Irene. We are now stuck on the East Coast in the wake of the mammoth storm.Also published on:
Ouray, ColoradoSurrounded on three sides by the cliffs of the San Juan mountains, Ouray is a perfectly preserved gem of history nestled in a crown of natural beauty.
Visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkBlack Canyon, with 2,000 foot walls, is a marvel of geology and well worth a short visit.
A Road Trip Through the Parks of Southwestern ColoradoColorado and Utah enjoy the greatest concentration of national parks in the United States. This three day trip connects visits to Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde and the Great Sand Dunes with one night in the beautiful mountain hamlet of Ouray.
Manageable Day Trips from IstanbulIstanbul can be a frustrating city. These escape options will help you cool off and take in the countryside.
Fourth of July in MoabWith a spare weekend, my wife and I head out to Moab, Utah for hiking and sightseeing.
How to Earn Money as a Freelance TutorIn a poor job market, tutoring can provide essential income and even lead to a thriving small business.
Best iPhone Travel AppsAs a seasoned traveler who recently bought an iPhone, I review the most useful apps for frequent travelers.
Frozen Dead Guy Days: Colorado's Wierdest FestivalFrozen Dead Guy Days honors Bredo Morstel, a cryogenically frozen corpse illegally imported from Norway to Nederland, Colorado. At the 10th annual FDGD, locals and tourists celebrate winter, death and having a good time.
Annoying Historic Anachronisms in MoviesThis article details a handful of historic revisions in movies that are disappointing, distracting or just plain nonsense.
First Person: The Coldest Weather of My LifeThe past week has brought some of the coldest weather that I have ever experienced. The Feb. 6-8 storm has brought snow, miserable driving conditions and subzero cold.
First Person: Patching Together Finances with Part-Time WorkI haven't had full time work in seven months. I'm not qualified for the jobs posted on local websites and get by as a freelance teacher and writer. My income is subject to wild unpredictability and can drop off to almost nothing over semester breaks.
Visiting Idaho Springs, ColoradoIdaho Springs is a fascinating place to visit for its mining heritage, hot springs and top-notch brew pubs.
Community College as a Stepping StoneI attented community college for two semesters during which I began to right the ship of my wrecked academic career.
Economically Feasible Ways to TravelDo you pine for overseas adventures? If you have the will to make it happen, you can see the world without being a millionaire. This article details a number of ways to make your travel dreams come true.
The Fabulous Art Museums of VeniceThe Venetian role in Italian cultural history is a prominent and unique one. This article details the best museums to visit and to explore Venetian art.
Guide to Manners and Etiquette in ItalyThis article reviews common customs and manners that govern most social interactions in Italy.
Best Places for Tourists in ItalyThere are so many different types of vacations you could take in Italy. This article details the best locations to visit for different types of Italian vacations.
The 10 Most Beautiful Places in ItalyItaly is overflowing with beauty. This article highlights a small selection of the most opulent sites on the peninsula.
When Should I Visit Italy?The timing of an Italian vacation can be crucial to your enjoyment and budget.
Five Must-See Places to Visit in ItalyYou should visit Italy for so many different reasons. This article lists five highlights from my experiences.
The In-Between Moments of TravelThis essay details how a recent road trip across the central US brought into focus the moments of my travels that matter most to me.
Best Breweries in ColoradoColorado prides itself on its beer. In the Boulder area alone there are numerous brew pubs that offer fine ale, good food and fun atmosphere.
Tips for Visiting Rocky Mountain National ParkRMNP is one of the great show pieces of the National Park System. Located only 35 miles from Boulder and 70 miles from Denver, getting into the heart of the Rocky Mountains is easier than you realize.
My Top Five International Travel AdventuresSince I began traveling in earnest, I have seen much of the old world, including many of the modern and ancient cities of Europe. However, now that I'm back in the States, there's a number of adventures I'd still love to set off on.
Why You Should Visit Nederland, ColoradoNederland is a small town of less than 2000 located 18 miles from Boulder, Colorado. If you have only an afternoon in which to see the Rockies, this mountain hamlet has character and beauty.
Opinion: Solutions to nation's woes should be tried before vilified2010 was marked by excessive bitterness and overheated rhetoric. Moving forward, how do I feel about a gridlocked Congress?
Attractions of Estes Park, ColoradoEstes Park is the gateway to the Rockies. There are a number of reasons to visit this gem of a small town.
Driving Up Pikes PeakWith a random weekday off in October, my good friend and sister-in-law, Sarah, and I drove down to Colorado Springs for an armchair climb up the Rocky's most famous mountain.
Rainy day doesn't stop politics-minded crowd in BoulderOn a rainy Friday the Ask America Van came to Boulder to find out who Boulderites think will win on Election Day.
Requiem for a DaypackMy green LL Bean daypack has been with me through six of the most hectic years of my life.
The Health Perks of TravelTravel is good for the mind, body and soul. This article details the benefits of taking time out for vacation.
The Ghost Town of St. ElmoSt. Elmo, Colorado was a boomtown in 1890 and nearly deserted by 1920. Located deep in the Rocky Mountains, this village of small wooden buildings is one of the best preserved ghost towns in the US.
Hiking the Divide - A Stroll Along Loveland PassLoveland Pass rises 12,000 feet above sea level, crossing the Continental Divide. A day trip with the goal of hiking above tree line led me to summit this natural dividing line.
Trazzler and TumblrTrazzler and Tumblr both offer unique, user-friendly formats to post travel articles, photos and videos.
Attractions Around Boulder, ColoradoBoulder has a very liberal and trendy local culture that rightfull attracts many visitors. However, for outoor lovers, what lies around the town offers just as much.
A Summer Afternoon in Vail, ColoradoWith a random August afternoon to ourselves, my wife and I headed into the Rockies to check out Vail, one of the most opulant ski towns in the world.
A Daytrip to CheyenneLiving in Boulder, Colorado I decided to take a day trip to Wyoming in order to see the massive Frontier Days rodeo festival.
Small Town Fourth of JulyIndependence Day 2010 was my first Fourth of July in four years. This article recounts a three-day party in my wife's hometown.
First Impressions of Boulder, ColoradoBoulder is a cultural bubbled nestled in a crook of the mountains.
ViolaceousA haiku on on the color purpose. Written for an AC contest on a sunny afternoon in the mountains.
Moving Across the WorldWhen my wife and I decided to move from Istanbul, Turkey, to a new home in Colorado, we knew it would an adventure.
Hemingway's Europe - A Catalogue of the Writer's Favorite SpotsErnest Hemingway traveled much of the world in search of stories, big game and war. This article details his favorite spots in three countries.
Shipwreck Diving in TurkeyThe seas that surround the Anatolian peninsula are littered with wrecks at varying depths that be reached by divers of all skill levels.
Ludwig II's Fairytale Castles in BavariaIn his own time, many considered King Ludwig II of Bavaria to be raving mad. His fantasy castles, however, are one of Germany's greatest cultural treasures.


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The Dunwoody High School Wildcats fell 6-0 Thursday night to the powerhouse M.L. Kings Lions from Lithonia, according to MAXPreps.
The loss wasn't pretty for the winless Wildcats. The league test saw MLK fans leaving the contest early in the 40-17 victory in a league contest, which was away from Dunwoody's home stadium.
M.L. King improves to an undefeated 6-0 in its 2012 campaign, according to the report. The Lions will host Lakeside for the AAAAA Region 6 contest, according to the report. Lakeside has a record of 1-5.
The Wildcats travel to Mays to battle the Raiders Friday on Oct. 19.

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1. Weather: The latest forecast is calling for 1-2 feet of snow right here in the heart of Boston. The storm will start on Friday morning and will hit peak intensity starting Friday afternoon into Friday night. See the latest forecast here.
2. City Already Planning for Storm: The city of Boston announced yesterday there will be more than 600 snow plows and other snow removal equipment on the streets starting Friday, and that roads will be pre-treated as much as possible. The city also announced they may also ask commuters to NOT drive into the city on Friday. We'll keep you updated on the latest from the mayor's office. See more information here.
3. Snow Emergency Parking: If (when) the mayor declares a snow emergency, we've already got you covered here on Beacon Hill. Here's a list of the streets you cannot park on, and a link to the nearby garages on or near Beacon Hill that are offering specials for those with cars and no place to put them. Remember you have only two hours after the snow emergency ends to move your car back out of the garage.
4. Cancelling a weekend event? or is your store or business closing early on Friday? Let me know at firstname.lastname@example.com and I can update the neighborhood. You can also reach out through Facebook and Twitter.
5. Be in the Know: I'll be working all weekend to provide neighborhood-specific updates - any power outages, down trees, etc. Follow along in real time on Facebook and Twitter, and remember, it's a two-way street. You can send in photos or videos of what you're seeing out there, and I can share them with the rest of the neighborhood.
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Re: MW3 Multiplayer Re-Balancing Suggestionsdale-32537 Mar 31, 2012 4:18 AM (in response to dxu_infamous)
1. switching the recoil most ppl will still use the type95
2.i do nt agree , lets have atleast one good shotgun
3.i agree deadmans hand is a mini nuke
4.even though i hate bad players wen thjey kill me wiv this , 18 points is too much
5.then no one would use uav , everyone would just use predator
Re: MW3 Multiplayer Re-Balancing SuggestionsStyling Apr 1, 2012 10:04 AM (in response to dale-32537)
Dead mans hand is just plain stupid, its basically a guaranteed kill. As for the stealth bomber, what other good streak do you get before you hit the stealth bomber, the recon drone and thats it. As for the uav thing either set up a class to shoot it down or use assassin.
I just wish they would fix the darn lag before fixing anything else. Once that is fixed fix elite.
Re: MW3 Multiplayer Re-Balancing SuggestionsArcflare Apr 4, 2012 1:56 PM (in response to dxu_infamous)
1. Switching recoil wont do a thing. They need to lower the damage/bullet and the RoF more than anything. When an assault rifle kills faster then the akimbo FMG's you know somethings wrong.
2. The shotguns are fine as is. Striker is actually weaker than the USAS and the KSG.
3. Agree'd. Deadmans Hand is more like a pred missile atm and its just stupid.
4. This doesnt need to be changed. Ive lived and ive seen people live through having a Stealthbomber pass right next to them. They AoE was mega nerf'd compared to MW2.
5. I dont think the assault UAV needs to be nerfed since you lose your streak if you die before you get it. Now the Support UAV pointstreak being raised i can understand since you can run nothing but low killstreaks and spam it along with counter UAV 7+ times in a single game
Not bad suggestions overall but if anything they need to focus on fixing the lag compensation and actually focus on fixing the mass PC issues.
Re: MW3 Multiplayer Re-Balancing Suggestionstrialstardragon Apr 4, 2012 2:24 PM (in response to dxu_infamous)
There is a mistake in your list.
3. DMH is not one c4 it is two c4 so should be larger than a single c4 blast not the same size.


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This happened a month ago, but my dad finally sent the photo to me.
He was driving 40 miles an hour when a tree, fell on his car!
Tree was about 1 to 2 feet in diameter.
He walked away without a scratch but the car was totaled of course.
We figure... what... 1/10 of a second later and it would have been much worse?


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A Valley ministry reaching out to people affected by disabilities is holding an event at Chukchansi Park.
Joni and Friends Central California will host its first Walk 'N' Roll fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the downtown stadium. Registration begins at 8:30.
Walkers and rollers seek to raise awareness about disabilities and offer financial support for Joni and Friends Central California. There will be food, water, snacks, games and music for the participants and their families.
Joni and Friends Central California is a chapter of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, which was founded by Joni Eareckson Tada in 1977.
The Valley ministry works with local churches and organizations to provide outreach programs that communicate hope and the message of Christ to those who face the daily challenges of life with a disability.
The programs include family retreats, respites for families exhausted and in need of care for their children, pampering days and education for churches.
The day after the Walk 'N' Roll event is Joni and Friends Night at the Grizzlies game. The team plays the Colorado Sky Sox at 6:05 p.m. Sept. 1 at Chukchansi Park. Tickets cost $11. From tickets sold by Joni and Friends, a portion of the sales benefits the organization, which is at 770 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 127.
Details: joniandfriends.org/church-relations/wnr/ or (559) 227-5664.
Hindu faithful to gather for celebration
A celebration marking the birth anniversary of important Hindu god Krishna will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 1425 W. Pine Ave.
Krishna is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, one of the three major Hindu gods.
The celebration, known as Janmashtami, will feature Hindu chanting and singing of the names of Hindu gods and goddesses (kirtans) and spiritual talks as well as dramas and dances performed by the temple's children and youth.
A dinner (mahaprasad) will be provided.
Also, a Janmashtami Celebration for Women will be at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Details for both Janmashtami events: (559) 264-1001.
Church breaks ground for columbarium
A groundbreaking for a new columbarium at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was held Sunday, Aug. 18, at the church, 5140 N. Fruit Ave.
The Good Shepherd Memorial Garden Columbarium will house 192 niches and space for plaques to memorialize and honor loved ones. A memorial fountain and benches for reflection and prayer also are planned.
Church pastor the Rev. Ted Niemi dedicated the groundbreaking with a liturgical blessing and prayer. He also joined some members of the Memorial Garden Committee to turn the first shovel of dirt.
The groundbreaking ended on a spirited note when Niemi led congregants in the singing of an American gospel hymn, "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Details: (559) 225-2092.
Church holds birthday bash for disabled
A birthday bash for members of Bethesda Lutheran Communities is at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1084 W. Bullard Ave.
Bethesda Lutheran Communities provides homes in the Valley to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the message of Jesus Christ.
The birthday event with dinner and music is presented by the Bethesda Lutheran Disability Ministry at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
The ministry encourages full participation for all people with disabilities and their families in the life of Christ.
Redeemer Lutheran also offers a service at 10 a.m. Sundays to meet the needs of those with disabilities. Details: (559) 439-8500.
Hindu prayer opens Dos Palos meeting
A Hindu invocation opened the Dos Palos City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 20, apparently marking the first time ancient Sanskrit scriptures were used at a Dos Palos council meeting. The city was incorporated in 1935.
Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, gave the invocation.
He has been offering Hindu prayers at Valley council meetings and other California towns for several years.
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Petaluma teen fighting cancer
Published: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 12:41 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 12:41 p.m.
The last time 17-year-old Ellie O'Neill was in a hospital was to be with her younger brother, who was undergoing treatment for an injury suffered when the Little League pitcher was hit in the head by a line drive. This week, Ellie is back in a hospital, only this time, it's to be treated herself.
O'Neill, a junior at Petaluma High School, underwent an operation earlier this week to remove a malignant tumor from her arm, along with a lymph node that doctors also believe is cancerous.
Her father, Dennis O'Neill said things went well with the operation, but now the family must wait for a pathology report to see if the cancer has spread.
The discovery of the teen's melanoma, rare in a person so young, comes following the severe head injury her brother, Brendan O'Neill, sustained last summer when a line drive in a Little League baseball game forced him to have head surgery. Brendan has recovered sufficiently to resume his athletic career, now in its basketball stage.
"We're staying positive," said Dennis O'Neill, a paramedic who volunteers at Petaluma High School football games. "This affects all of us."
In addition to support from her family, which includes brother, Brendan; brother, Will, a freshman at Petaluma High; sister, Annie; father, Dennis; and mother, Leslie, O'Neill has received strong support from her teammates on the Petaluma basketball team.
"They have been amazing," the player said of her teammates. "I couldn't go through this without them."
Petaluma Coach Doug Johnson said it is a two-way street — that O'Neill's positive attitude has allowed the other players to deal with their own emotions.
"It's been very emotional," the coach said. "The kids have handled it very well because of Ellie. "She has been supportive of the other players. She has really helped the girls. She is a very mature 11th grader.
"I've been through some tough situations during my years of coaching, but this is one of the toughest.
"Ellie is incredible."
O'Neill's concern for others was exemplified when she visited the young player who hit the ball that struck her brother and consoled him with a hug and kind words, assuring him that he was in no way to blame for an incident everyone considered an unfortunate accident.
Now, it is her family that needs consoling. Although the family's strong faith allows them to remain positive, the O'Neils can't help but wonder, "why?"
Not only was Brendan's unusual accident a shock, but Ellie's illness came seemingly out of nowhere. "Doctors say it is rare to see this in someone so young, and there is no history of this kind of thing on either side of the family," Dennis O'Neill said.
Ellie said the irony of her situation is that she feels well. "I don't feel sick at all," she said. Indeed, she felt well enough to play basketball for the Petaluma High School varsity less than a week before her scheduled operation. A gifted singer, she has continued to perform the Star Spangled Banner prior to both boys and girls games at her school.
O'Neill said she discovered what she thought was a freckle on her arm, but it continued to be red and appeared to be growing. "It didn't look very pretty, so I decided to have it removed," she recalled. "It was then that the doctors discovered the growth was malignant. It was a good thing that we caught it early."
As the surgery approached, O'Neill couldn't help but be scared, yet, like her family, she has tried to remain positive.
"I'm optimistic," she said. "I just want it to be over with so I can play summer-league basketball.
"It is kind of a bummer, but everything happens for a reason."
While she is philosophical about her problem, and remains genuinely optimistic, O'Neill acknowledges it isn't always easy.
"It has been an emotional roller coaster," she said. "It is definitely a shock. Sometimes your mind plays games on you."
She said she has found comfort and inspiration from the way Brendan was able to recover from his severe injury and also from a friend of her younger sister, Annie, who has a similar problem. "The way he has handled it and is recovering makes me feel a lot better about it," she said.
(Contact John Jackson at johnie.jackson@ar guscourier.com)
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After being out in TV and DVD form for a while, I'm glad it's getting some theatrical release now too.
Sep. 14th - Resident Evil: Retribution (Sci-Fi adventure with Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez)
Sep. 21st - The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Drama with Emma Watson, Dylan McDermott and Paul Rudd)
Sep. 28th Looper (Sci-Fi action with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt)
Sep. 28th - Won't Back Down (Drama with Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Holly Hunter)
Oct. 5th - Pitch Perfect (Musical comedy with Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow)
Oct. 5th - Butter (Comedy with Jennifer Garner, Hugh Jackman and Alicia Silverstone)
Oct. 26th - Cloud Atlas (Sci-Fi mystery with Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, Halle Berry and Jim Sturgess)
Nov. 2nd - Flight (Drama with Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle and Melissa Leo)
Nov. 9th - Skyfall (Adventure with Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes and Javier Bardem)
Nov. 16th The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson)
Nov. 21st - Life of Pi (Adventure drama with Tobey Maguire and Gérard Depardieu)
Nov. 21st - Red Dawn (Action with Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and Jeffrey Dean Morgan)
After being out in TV and DVD form for a while, I'm glad it's getting some theatrical release now too.
Movies viewed this week:
9/10 – Retreat (Cilliam Murphy, Thandie Newton and Jamie Bell) – This is one of those movies that you like more and more the days after seeing it. Very well written and directed. And with the three actors involved…well you can't get much better than that. I spotted this on the shelf at the library and it was very much on my To See list (after seeing a preview for it pretty recently). Was delighted to see it sitting there on the shelf…just waiting for me. And I was even more delighted after watching this movie!
8/10 – Rogue (Michael Vartan, Sam Worthington and Radha Mitchell) – Somewhat cheesy giant crocodile movie. But I love cheesy. Well paced, things keep moving along with just enough action to keep your interest high. One big bonus is the cinematography of the Australian landscape - so beautiful! Scenery so grand it makes you think, "I have to go there!"
6/10 – The Letter (Bette Davis) – Beautifully filmed in black and white. David looks beautiful and the action is campy and melodramatic. Imagine melodrama and camp in a Davis movie! This is one I had recorded from AMC a while back and the host spoke about how originally Davis' character was supposed to live a long life of guilt, but the standards in the movie industry of that time required that the adulterer must go to jail or die. So the lusty lady bit the dust!
4/10 – Mulan – A movie that has been on my To See list forever. Decent for this kind of movie, I suppose. But the message that a female in ancient China only needs to go to battle and save her army to be respected as a human being is pretty
It's official. I am madly in love with Meryl Davis.
I love the movie, although my latent PC-ness has issues with Gale Sondergaard's lacquered, vengeful Eurasian widow who is blackmailing Davis.
I saw Skyfall and really loved it. I think Daniel Craig is just great as Bond (not trying to rank/compare to others - Craig is just great), and the rest of the cast especially Judi Dench - just amazing. Loved Javier Bardem as the bad guy - he is just so entertaining. Also I liked Fiennes and Naomie Harris and the new Q. They definitely left things set up for more movies and left you wanting to see the next one. Don't want to give anything away, but we will be seeing some of the folks from this movie in the next and it will be cool to see how they develop. Total great popcorn movie that is best seen in the theatre. Definitely a darker, serious story, but enjoyed certaing parts, what Skyfall is, and Craig and Dench together - love their relationship and the action was crazy.
The opening big chase scene is in Istanbul - on the roofs - very similar scenes from Taken 2, which I only saw a couple of weeks ago with the same friend - very deja vu.
Iron Man 3 Trailer (April 26th, 2013 for the UK, May 3rd, 2012 for North America)
It's official. I am madly in love with Meryl Davis.
A certain vampire movie scored the 5th best ever weekend opening behind; Harry Potter DH 2, Avengers, Dark Knight Rises, twilight NM, twilight BD 2.
Never mind.
"I think I saw what happens next It was just a glimpse of you Like looking through a window Or a shallow sea Could you see me? And after all this time It's like nothing else we used to know After all the hangers-on are done Hanging on to the dead lights Of the afterglow" Afterlife - Arcade Fire
I saw Lincoln today. It was very good. The acting was superb. DDL should be a lock for best actor Oscar this year.Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field were also very good. A Best picture nomination should be a certainty; also best director, screen play (adapted), cinematography, costumes and art direction should get Oscar noms.
Smaller movies opening this week listed below. How come I haven't heard anything about a movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren about one of the most famous directors of all time? And how pretentious does A Late Quartet look? The movies below are in the order that I found most interesting, the top two of the five are going on my To See list.
November 23 The Central Park Five (Documentary. From imdb.com: A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime.)
November 23 Hitchcock (Biographical drama with Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette, Jessica Biel and Ralph Macchio)
November 23 Rust & Bone (French romantic drama with Marion Cotillard)
November 23 Gottfried Helnwein and the Dreaming Child (Documentary. From imdb.com: World famous Austrian artist, Gottfried Helnwein, takes on the contentious role of Production Designer for a never before seen opera in Tel Aviv, Israel in 2010.)
November 2 A Late Quartet (Drama with Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener)
It's official. I am madly in love with Meryl Davis.
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I saw 'A Late Quartet' in my preview film club over a week ago. I was excited based on the cast. The acting was very good, no dissappointment there. It was a bit soap operish and could have been worse with a lesser cast. PeterG - pretentious is a good word for this movie. But my love for Phillip Seymour Hoffman made it tolerable. I love Catherine Keener, but she played a similar part in The Oranges - hope she does not get typecast at the bitchy wife. Christopher Walken gave a restrained performance.
I saw "Quartet" (not to be mistaken for "A Late Quartet," which smurfy talked about a few posts before) this weekend.
This is the first film directed by Dustin Hoffman, and stars Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly and Pauline Collins as opera singers living in a home for retired musicians. It's based on the play by Ronald Harwood ("The Dresser').
Obviously it's well acted. The "surprise" of climax was head-shakingly bad, IMO, but the movie is really about getting to see these great actors playing off each other. It might sneak into some acting noms in the Golden Globe race, but I'd be surprised if it gets any Oscar love.
I meant to take the high road.... but I missed the exit.
"Magic Mike" worth a look -or um, as many as you want lol-at redbox prices.
"Brave"-the princess is perfectly adorable in a doll-like way, but other than that, what's the point of this movie? I had more fun watching the extras...
"Farewell" -a surpringly sensitive true-life spy film. v enjopyable even tho it's v tragic ending for the Soviet spy
whatever else I've watched, and I have, it's been unmemorable!!
I saw Argo. It was a perfectly pleasant and entertaining film. But for all the oscar and critical buzz it's receiving, I was left slightly disappointed. I'll try my best not to spoil but please, if you're excited about seeing the movie THERE MAY BE SPOILERS AHEAD so you are warned.
I was delighted by how much suspense Affleck manages to create for a story we are somewhat familiar with (and even if you haven't much knowledge of that moment in history, the trailer is spectacularly revealing). The movie has a clear point of view, but some of his devices are still really obvious; when the camera cuts from a shot of one object to another to create suspense, for example. So in this light, the film isn't particularly creative,..it doesn't try particularly hard to hide it's manipulation of the audience (read: close up on face, the actor sighs and looks away, you are now to feel sad). Speaking of which, for me there is little to no character development and the movie could have been more powerful had we any emotional connection with the house guests. Also, some of the casting is problematic for me. Though the actors were working with a rather skeletal sketch of their characters and not very much dialogue, with different actors they could have found moments to imbue nuances to their characters. Victor Garber is one of the exceptions - having little to no dialogue and nil in character development, his character still feels more rounded and compelling, because Victor Garber rocks. John Goodman and Alan Arkin are fantastic. Affleck gives a great performance too...restrained.
Argo looks great. I enjoyed the documentary feel, those grainy "real footage" scenes. Affleck has a talent for film making. It's clear he also has a love for it. And it's always a pleasure to watch movies made by directors who clearly, nerdily LOVE the movies. I'm excited to see how Affleck continues to develop as he makes more and more movies. Also, he's aging hella fine. My god, I applaud the choice to include a gratuitous shot of him without his shirt on. Good choice, director. I wonder how that round table went with the producers: sooo I have these rock hard abs and I'm 40 and I busted my rock hard hump for them and I'm shirtless in this scene okay?
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I plan to see Argo this weekend, so I am trying to ignore jl22's post just above this one.
I saw Skyfall in IMAX today. Although I am not really into action movies, I thought this one went the extra mile to make it more than just an action film, because of how Bond and M related to each other. After Sean Connery I never truly liked any other 007, until Daniel Craig came along. He is great as James Bond, and Judi Dench was the smartest choice to play M. She is superb. Javier Bardem enters the movie rather late (I was waiting...waiting...waiting...), and is as scary as ever as the bad guy. I also really liked Ralph Fiennes in the relatively short role. The cinematography is stunning..... particularly Shanghai and Scottland. I had not seen a James Bond movie in a while and I am glad that I saw this one. Hopefully there will be more movies with this cast. Finally I cannot ignore the key ingredient- the director Sam Mendes (sp?). He has done a phenomenal job, and it never hurts to have a great cast to work with.
I'm sure I'm in a minority -- probably a very tiny one -- but I'm inclined to call Lincoln the best film Spielberg has ever done. He struck a remarkable balance between hagiography and warts-and-all. It can't have been easy to do. And I agree, now, that Day-Lewis has that Oscar in the bag -- as he should.
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EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon's foundation isn't a mix of smoothly cut, meticulously arranged planks.
It's a mish-mash, a conglomerate that would throw off any carpenter's level and make a host of "This Old House" wonder how it stood so long.
The 16th-ranked Ducks rely on two transfer big men, Tony Woods and Arsalan Kazemi, two freshmen guards, Damyean Dotson and Dominic Artis, and a homegrown leftover, E.J. Singler.
Somehow, Oregon coach Dana Altman has hammered and taped the group together in his third season and has the Ducks atop the Pacific-12 Conference with a 6-0 record.
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The Huskies have dropped consecutive games after starting 4-0 in Pac-12 play. Those two losses came against teams that were previously a combined 0-10 in conference prior to knocking around the Huskies for wins. Washington never led in either game.
When the Huskies wander into shiny if not over-populated Matthew Knight Arena today – the Ducks drew 6,946 Wednesday against Washington State – it will be the first step in a land mine-filled road. Washington plays at Oregon, then hosts No. 6 Arizona and Arizona State before going to UCLA. Those four teams are a combined 64-12 overall and 20-5 in the Pac-12.
The records are daunting but also inviting. Washington couldn't fix its missteps last season, when the conference was weak. Starting today, multiple chances for attention-grabbing wins are available.
"If we can get this done at Oregon, I think it can shoot us in the right direction," Washington guard C.J. Wilcox said. "If we lose, you never know."
Washington coach Lorenzo Romar has hinted the Huskies' players held their last two opponents in low regard despite being urged to pay attention. Perhaps Washington thought those 0-5 records were assurances of success.
Romar says no such assumption will be applied to Oregon, which is undefeated at home, extending an overall 19-game home winning streak.
The Ducks have recently fought Washington with a fervor, particularly in last season's final game for the Ducks, a 90-86 loss at Washington in an NIT quarterfinal. Oregon blasted the Huskies in Eugene last season for an 82-57 conference win.
"If our pattern holds true – there is a very healthy respect for Oregon – so, I think because of that, our team will come out and be focused," Romar said. "What that will translate into to? I don't know. We'll be focused. I don't think there has to be a whole lot of any yelling or whatever it is. I think we'll be fine in terms of our approach."
History is against Washington. The Huskies are 11-109 all-time on the road against Associated Press Top-25 teams. The Huskies' last win over a ranked opponent was March 12, 2011, versus No. 16 Arizona in the Pac-10 tournament championship game, when Isaiah Thomas made a last-second basket in overtime to secure an NCAA tournament berth. UW last won a game against a Top-25 team in the opponent's gym on Jan. 31, 2009, at Arizona State.
"We've done it before," point guard Abdul Gaddy said. "We have a good team. I believe when we're playing at our best, we're a really good team.
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Damyean DotsonG22.214.171.124.180.0
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E.J. SinglerF10.85.03.239.883.1
Arsalan KazemiF188.8.131.527.868.2
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FSCS hit by over 300 Honister complaints
by Jun Merrett on Feb 04, 2013 at 12:31
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is dealing with over 300 complaints against advisers who were in collapsed IFA group Honister Capital.
Honister administrators Grant Thornton has also rubber stamped the sale of ex-Honister advisers' trail commission to corporate advice firm MacRobins.
In a note seen by New Model Adviser® Grant Thornton said that since it had been appointed administrator last year it had received 112 complaints against Honister advisers, which were not covered by professional indemnity (PI) insurers and so were being dealt with by the FSCS.
It said prior to Honister's collapse it had 192 outstanding complaints. It said the PI insurer was disputing whether it would cover these claims and so they too were being dealt with by the FSCS.
Honister entered administration in July 2012. At the end of July Grant Thornton announced it had sold the group's trail commission to specialist corporate IFA group MacRobins.
This resulted in outcry from advisers who claimed they, and not the networks to which they belonged, owned the trail.
In the note published today Grant Thornton said it now had definitive legal advice that the commission was the group's asset and not the individual adviser's, and so has released the commission, which had previously been held on trust awaiting legal advice, to MacRobins.
Grant Thornton had offered advisers in the Honister networks, Sage Financial, Burns Anderson, and Honister Partners, the chance to bulk novate a percentage of trail commission.
The percentage advisers had to give away varied depending on which network they belonged to. Burns Anderson advisers were the worst hit, having to sacrifice 50% of recurring annual commission.
Grant Thornton said 216 of the group's advisers, or 36%, had taken up the offer.
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31 comments so far. Why not have your say?
Feb 04, 2013 at 12:46
No problem, the rest of us will pick up the bill, as usualreport this
Feb 04, 2013 at 12:59
How can the PII provider be saying they are disputing claims? If they received a valid complaint - they should cover it.
Absolutely shocking though how such a large firm appears to have got away with this.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 13:07
Grant Thornton are the receiver, they sold the trail. Was this to pay their fee? Should it have been used to provide protection with run off cover? As MacRobins now have access to the clients, have they sold other investments to the clients, which has led to the complaints about the original advice? Not all is clear other than we have to remember there are less of us each year to pick up the tab for FSCS, it could be the levy which puts small business out of business, which then causes more of the same. If the only way you can earn money from a client is to unsettle them about the previous advice, generate a complaint against a firm or individual who is no longer in business, be carful what you wish for, you could end up putting yourself out of business.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 13:09
The directors signed off that there were sufficient funds available to pay out claimants.
Grant Thornton have not yet produced a report on the conduct of the directors either, perhaps they got the job on that understanding.
No indemnity insurer would cover them, so they had to go into liquidation, but it was the negligence of the directors to sanction sales of products whose risk did not match the assessed risk of clients that got them into that state in the first place.
When the FSCS wants to access funds to pay out to the unfortunate investors with a legitimate claim, let them first go to the directors and wipe them out of all of their, their family's assetts including property, trust funds that they are donor's to, cars, pensions that were paid into when earning from Honister. Then send them to jail.
It is only by enforcing tough sanctions to all persons who hide behind corporate structures to absolve themselves of liability when questionable, greedy practices occur, will we stamp out unethical goings on. Every day we see examples of reckless personal and corporate greed within the wider industry. We may be advising or investing other peoples money, but that's what it is, other peoples money, not our own!
Jail combined with individual bancrupcy is the only answer, but who is listening?report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 13:11
Great gig that AR/network model. The corps is passed from one sycophantic parasite to the next telling you the water is lovely and direct regulation is the dark dark woods until it has been picked clean. It is then jettisoned onto the street for the Kirk to clean up.
'T was ever thus.
Go direct young man (ladies) with the aid of a good pimp it is no different!
One overbearing uber leach is enough for anyone.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 13:11
And the men formerly at the top of Honnister are doing very nicely now at St James Place!
Thank you very much.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 13:16
Isn't it great the FSA are there to protect consumers from situations like this!
Well it would be if they did. But they don't.
When a network goes down, the PI insurers run for the hills, the administrators cancel the cover anyway - with no requirement to implement 'run off cover', the adviser can continue trading as they are 'apparently' unaccountable if they operated under a network (such as Honister).
Unfortunately the consumers house of last resort - The FSCS - can only pay up to £50K if found in their favour - even if they've lost £500K.
This is the gaping hole in consumer protection the FSA have allowed.
They should be shot at dawn for incompetence!report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 13:42
Why did Martin Blake, a Barnsley IFA convicted of fraud get a suspended sentance? Why? Because it was his first offence and he would no longer be allowed access to clients money or what? What is to stop him selling useless solar power schemes or home improvements. 2 years in Strangeways would sort him out.
When I see fraudsters get off with suspended sentances it makes my blood boil. Mind you he could be friendly with the Honister directors in jail if I had my own way.
so, you say, he was only convicted for fraudulently stating his solvency to the FSA, and fiddled his books to show them. That is enough for proper jail time.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 13:47
@Sid Cynical. At least they're in good company at SJPreport this
Feb 04, 2013 at 14:03
@ Richard
How dare you compare ex the Honister Directors in the same company as SJP!
As you know, one lot are cynical manipulators who use every loophole in the regulations to enhance their personal fortune and the others are.............
Oh yes, I see what you mean now!report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 14:08
Only 300?
Give it time...report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 14:37
24+ years in the business, no complaints to date- am getting properly sick and tired of having likes of FSA as my governing body do you think accountants and solicitors would put up with the like as their governing bodies?report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 15:40
Me too, 24+ yrs and heartily sick of all the corrupt, self centered and inept people in this business, and thats just the regulators! No, I should not have said that now should I, very politically incorrect.
The FCA has one chance to put it right. There is a centralised new office for fraud that takes over from your local constabulary shortly as your locals have not done a good job, too complex for them. The FCA must sweet talk this Fraud Office and make a mutual engagement proposition to ensure the likes of these Honister creeps pay in the long run.
So the FCA must be seen to be able to do something (anything) about this sorry mess. I realise the FSA have been hand wringing about asking us to pick up the FSCS tab, but did they act?
The day I hear that someone senior at a large financial services firm has been sent to jail and been subject to having his assets seized to pay compensationdue to his or her unethical behaviour, is the day I will start to believe in the efacacy of a regulator. At the moment the FSA are producers of 1.4 million lines of regulation that they only use to bash the little guys over the head with. The FCA needs to kick the fraudsters and the unethical where it really hurts, and only jail will do.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 15:43
Funny to think not six months ago all those articles and comments supporting the Honister advisers getting back into advice quickly. That dammed FSA wouldnt automatically allow the instant bulk transfer of advisers. Maybe there were other issues non of us realised. Oh wait, look there clearly were.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 15:44
Saw David Attenborogh on the TV the other week: All manner of predators starting a feeding frenzy on a bait - ball of sardines off the coast of South Africa.
Remind you of anything?report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 15:45
but its now all non reg stuff going on. pension liberation etcreport this
Feb 04, 2013 at 15:49
@ Hickky
The day I see someone sent to jail for unethical behaviour is the day I leave the country! There are many different versions of what is ethcial and what is not but I am yet to see ethics enshrined in criminal law.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 16:16
As usual the lack of factual information allows us to create an even bigger monster out of a sensationalised headline.
I hope the new regulator will be better than the current regulator and I hope that those who do not act with due care for the benefit of their clients get caught and taken to task. The only way to stamp out under hand behaviour is through truly fair regulation, which has consequences equal or greater than the detriment caused.
I am convinced that the Honister hierarchy knew what was going on and should be fully investigated and sanctioned for any wrong doing.
As far as the FSCS claims, it would be interesting to see how many are genuine and have not been instigated by a Claims Company or some other chancer!report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 16:16
In January 2102 Honister issued a reassuring statment, following the seperation of Willis Owen and stripping of £6m cash from the company, that "'As regards the company's situation….there is no grounds on which the company could be found to be unable to pay (or otherwise discharge) its debts."
This was signed by 4 Honister Directors who have plainly shown they did not have a grasp of this business not its liabilities and action of its ARs. The FSA should suspend all 4 from any further FSA regulated business and activiites until this is investigated properly.report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 17:10
I agree with you Tracey. These 4 Directors and the Owner of Sage/Honister that went off with £6 million pounds have a lot of questions to answer. The FSA need to act. These people had permissions to be in control of this huge company. The permissins were given to them by the FSA to act with Honesty and Integrity(to use their own words) Where the hell are they!!report this
Feb 04, 2013 at 20:48
The only way that you are going to stop this unethical behaviour. Is tp make everyone personally responsible for their own actioions and have personal guarantee if they are llp or ltd companiesreport this
Feb 05, 2013 at 09:33
The same 4 or 5 directors are now encouraging the very ARs and RIs they let down to join Beaufort or SJP....
So the environment was created in which the AR/RI suffered and before the dust had settled the management team had pre-agreed a cosy,self serving introducer arrangement with a new business.
Agree with all above; Why is the chronology of events not examined ?report this
Feb 05, 2013 at 10:03
Maybe someone who wants to make a name for themselves in regulation will read your comment and do something! For too long the outgoing FSA has dithered and worried about its own position rather than do what it is supposed to do, regulate. Regulation does not just mean setting rules and fining transgressors. It means stamping out dodgy practices, unearthing manipulators, making an ethical stance.
Why these directors still hold permissions to supervise and advise is beyond me, just as it is that SJP would even employ them in the first place. Have they no shame?report this
Feb 05, 2013 at 10:08
The constant thread through all of citywire over the last twelve months is that our industry still has a number of problems with the advice being given. It is for want of a better term a mess.
Whether the blame lies for this at the advisors door or the FSA is irrelevant. It is the same old song that keeps getting chanted claim after claim after claim.
However I do believe that if you give people a right to claim which costs them nothing then they will all come out of the woodwork with their selective memories.
The advisor community should be brave and turn some of the potential clients away that want to 'walk on the wild side' with their investments. It seems to me that they only lead to grief down the road and for the sake of a few quid now, you end up with major problems and potential losses down the road.report this
Feb 05, 2013 at 10:20
I agree with you. If someone wants me to advise on 'getting ritch quick' schemes, I will tell them I cannot help. If someone wishes high risk, I really enquire 'why'? It is normally because they have not told me something or are desparate. Do they have the capacity to take that risk? How will they feel if the scheme does not work? Do more questioning, not less. If you feel it is not right in your bones, turn them away!report this
Feb 05, 2013 at 12:40
It seems a lot of the claims result from the mis-sale of UCIS, some of which offered leveraged commissions. Many of the mis-sale of UCIS occurred because advisers tried to side step the rules or simply did not understand the rules. The FSA would do well to remove from the industry corrupt and stupid advisers.
When investors are directly affected by or read these stories on top of the PPI and LIBOR scandals, plus countless other scandals over the past couple of decades, is it any wonder investors do not trust financial advisers, whether restricted or independent?report this
Feb 05, 2013 at 14:06
But if these Burns Anderson / Honister advisers sold UCIS for large commissions these could surely only be payable to their parent company Honsiter ? Which means that Honsiter should have been monitoring these significant incomes coming in and raising compliance questions about them ?or where they just happy to take their % cut so they could post a profit.
I understand some of these Directors are at SJP and other IFA networks, surely their respective shareholders must be asking questions about their fit and properness ?report this
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I am astonished it is not far more. Re the PII, from my experience I believe Honister have been rejecting valid complaints for more than 3 years.report this
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I am astonished it is not far more. Re the PII, from my experience I believe Honister have been rejecting valid complaints for more than 3 years.report this
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I believe I have evidence that the FSA did not police Honister effectively for a number of years i am waiting for an explanation why . I am also waiting for the FSA to explain why Honister found it necessay to report to them when a complaint was passed to FOSreport this
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from the real SSINNIC...methinks PII insurers are able to pick and choose whetehr to admit claims like this as they please beacause no IFA will dare to fight their decisions! Tha's what meknows as well!report this
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Only one thing could improve this scene: We had to tune in to George Noory, pictured at left, on the surreal show "Coast to Coast AM" on WBEN-AM.
Noory was letting callers predict things that would happen in the coming year.
One woman said confidently: "The earth will grow rings in 2013."
"Ah," said Noory. Well, he said something like that. We were not writing it down. "Are you into meditation?" he asked.
"Yes," she said. "And higher consciousness."
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Billy Dale Duncan III, infant son of Billy Dale Duncan Sr. and Tiantian Liu was stillborn on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Texas Children's Hospital Houston. Though he never spent any time with us he is loved much.
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Then whispered as she closed the book "Too Beautiful for Earth".
In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, Kelly Frank Duncan and Billy Dale Duncan Jr., both of Palestine; sister, Lyric Ann Duncan of Palestine; grandparents, Kelly Duncan of Cayuga and Barbara Duncan of Whitehouse; grandfather, Yunfeng Liu and grandmother, Xiaodan Tian, both of Mianyang, Sichuan, China; uncle, Alan Duncan of Neches; aunts, Jo Dee Duncan of San Antonio, Tina Little of Boerne, and Menghan Wu of Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
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The tipsy crowd leaned in to take a gander at contestant No. 1: Natalie Novoa was sporting a flashing Christmas sweater bedazzled with pompoms, sequins and a stuffed gingerbread man.
With Christmas fast approaching, she twirled on a chair showing off her forest green pullover as it twinkled red, blue and green — lighting up the dark Silver Lake bar. She was vying with four other holiday-hued patrons this week for the coveted title of "ugliest holiday sweater" at the packed Thirsty Crow bar on Sunset Boulevard


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He's been gone for two long years... far too long for me to bear.
But, alas, god bless my wonderful grandparents who have offered to help the cause.
We're making room in the garage... (2 1/2 car... has the cadillac in there now... gonna throw out the ****, get a shed for the utilities, and make room for this guy) for my old friend -- 1988 (yes 88) standard cab D150 Dodge Ram 'workspecial' pickup.
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- 15" steelie rims.
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- detuned Mopar 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission.
- Twilight (dark navy) Blue with pearl coat and Electric Powder Blue pin stripe.
It needs a lot of work last I knew, but I care not... it needs me... I need it. I miss it -- a lot -- its pathetic.
However... once I get all the mechanical work -- well maybe half of it -- ok fk it... before I do any mechanical work... (lol) the following audio is my first choice for installation...
now before I tell u, keep in mind the two systems this truck used to have.
1- Kenwood 309S head / 4 Polk original DB series 6x9's (behind the seat upward firing) / Optimus 400XL 4 channel amp.
2- Alpine CDA-7863 head / 2 Polk DX 6x9's behind the seat up firing / 2 Polk DX 6x9's in a custom center console in front / 2 Polk DX 10" subs behind the seat forward firing / MTX 500D / Optimus 400XL
now I've got the following ideas floating through my head... which one will it be... I WANT VOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!
1- do the original #1 system for sentimentality sake... I still have the optimus amp in my grandfather's truck, and if i buy him a new amp I can take it... then either find 4 OLD DB 6x9's or preferably go with 4 of the new MOMO Carbon 6x9's behind the seat just like before ... with a much nicer new Kenwood or Alpine top of the line head.
2- new alpine or KW head / polk momo 6.5" component set up front (gonna take some work in the ****ty ass old doors - John, feel like making me some friggin fiberglass or bondo "door cups" so when i put the woofers in the doors they dont friggin get drenched with rain and **** ?- this bitch leaks...) / power the comp set with an MTX Blue Thunder Pro 150x2 with any of the following sub combinations.
---- A - four polk momo 8" subs downfiring behind the seat (or upfiring... gotta figure out which will acoustically sound better) with say an MTX Blue Thunder Pro 300x2 pushing them (750 x 1 at 4 ohms... it'll do more than the rating though -- so about 200 per sub).
---- B - single polk momo 124 with a Blue Thunder Pro 150x2 (450 - 500 x 1 bridged) on it -- or hell the damned 300x2 on it!
---- C - single polk momo 2124 (baby momo) with the BT 150x2 on it.
---- D - dual polk baby momo 2104's with (dare i say) an MTX 500D *yes the factory outlet still has them!!* on it.
3 - the above but with maybe like momo 5" coaxials for the rear or momo 6x9's for rear... help!!! need advice -- i really value the "rear bassyness" of 6x9's when u put a small port hole in the enclusure you put them in -- that **** frigign used to make my ass DEAF.
************ side note -- NOW I NEED "GO N DEF 2" plates for it!!!!!!!!!!! or maybe "GONE DEF " ********************
... and i'm sorry to my newly loved company, Image Dynamics, but I PROMISED Old Blue that I'd get him a set of momo's way back in the day, and I never did... and god dammit, he deserves his momo's!!!! so he's getting them!!!!!!!
note - i really want to try and stick with mtx blue thunder amps.... the silver casings with blue and gold accents really will compliment the truck ... they're also rock solid amps that i can get very cheap factory rebuilt, and since he's "old blue" i thought "blue thunder" was appropriate. but if you guys have any other really good amp suggestions that'd fit into this mold and its something that I'm familiar with and won't be difficult for me to deal with, then please suggest... just keep in mind, whatever goes in Old Blue better be bulletproof.


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CAMPAIGN TO END CITY'S PENSION SYSTEM FILES PETITIONS - A political consultant representing an initiative campaign to phase out the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System has turned in signatures to qualify the initiative for this November's ballot. Representing the Committee for Sustainable Retirement, consultant Pete Zimmerman says he turned in over 23,300 signatures, nearly twice the 12,730 required. The Committee for Sustainable Retirement is backed financially by a national group called the Liberty Initiative Fund, which sponsors anti-pension campaigns via initiative and referendum processes. From the Star.
SUN TRAN RESPONDS TO "SMART CARD" PROBLEMS - Sun Tran says it is addressing issues with its new fare payment system, called "SunGo." The system launched on Sunday, but some passengers have had trouble getting their cards recognized by the electronic readers on transit vehicles. "We want to assure passengers that if this happens, the driver will let them board until we fix the problems," says General Manager Kate Riley. From the Star. From KOLD/KMSB.
U.S. CITIES LOOK TO EXCHANGES TO CUT RETIREE HEALTHCARE BILLS - Detroit and Chicago are turning to President Obama's healthcare overhaul to mitigate the healthcare costs of retirees under 65 who don't yet qualify for Medicare. With U.S. cities facing rising benefit costs and billions of dollars in unfunded liabilities, more municipalities will consider moving retirees off city rolls and into the exchanges, even if they continue to subsidize the coverage, said Neil Bomberg, a program director at the National League of Cities in Washington. "Cities and towns will be looking at ways to reduce those costs, and the exchanges may provide a very viable mechanism." From Bloomberg.
AS OF THIS MORNING, 150 TUCSON HOMES STILL WITHOUT POWER - Tucson Electric Power (TEP) reported this morning that only 150 homes were without electrical service. Originally nearly 20,000 customers had lost power, but crews from TEP have been working over the past several days to restore it. The remaining residents without power are in the Ironwood Hill area, west of Grant and Silverbell. TEP officials say the reason for the delay is solid rock beneath the fallen power poles, and that power should be restored to the remaining homes within 24 hours. From KOLD/KMSB.
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARADE, FIREWORKS, AND MORE - The Palo Verde neighborhood is hosting its 50th Annual July 4 parade at 9 a.m., at the corner of Palo Verde Avenue and Camden Street in Tucson, featuring hand-pulled floats and patriotic costumes. Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will be the parade marshal, and Tucson Police are providing the color guard. Tomorrow night downtown, the annual 'A' Mountain fireworks display starts around 9:15 p.m. Parking will be available in the Tucson Convention Center's (TCC) Parking Lot B, off Granada Avenue between Congress Street and Cushing Street. Parking is free. TCC's Food and Beverage Department will be selling food and beverages between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. From the Weekly. From Visit Tucson.


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Did I read somewhere that this season taped while Malcolm's season was airing, so the Fans really have no clue who he is since they would not have seen his season?
Did I read somewhere that this season taped while Malcolm's season was airing, so the Fans really have no clue who he is since they would not have seen his season?
It taped back-to-back, I believe. Wouldn't that mean it finished before Malcom's season even started on TV?
^^^I thought so too.
But why does Malcolm look like he's gained a little bit of weight? Maybe not-so-back-to-back?
Have you watched Survivor Ponderosa? Those jury members gain the weight back SO FAST. Malcolm probably had a week or few between wrapping his first season and starting the second...plenty of time to pig out and gain back some weight. If he'd had more time between seasons, he probably would have been able to moderate his metabolism more so the weight gain wasn't so apparent.
I believe there was a 3 week break between filming of the two seasons so Malcolm had some time to add some weight by eating alot while he was back in California.
That makes sense.
I checked the dates: Philippines wrapped up filming on April 25th, Caramoan began filming May 21st.
I think a 3 year old could have found that Idol that Reynold found.
Edited to say, I think Reynold is 3 years old as that was the worst use of an IDOL EVER!!
That high school alliance =
Allie, if you're really a Survivor fan and have watched it for years, why would you get into a cuddle alliance? Dope.
Special Agent Saggy Pants really needs to stop talking to the camera. And Cochran's rock chair/perch is awesome! I want one in my home!
It really is amazing that a girl that has wanted to play since she was 11 years old would think a cuddle alliance and an alliance of 4 in a tribe of 10 was a good thing. You'd think she was one of those mactors that are cast from time to time that has no clue on how to play the game the way she played it in her 6 days on the beach. Her pre show interviews showed such promise too. I guess the allure of being with the "cool kids" and Reynold's fine ass made her loose all of wits right there on day 1.
It was rather a dull episode. The worst part was Little Hantz setting up his meltdown. ugh.
One of the Lunchables went home! Love that Laura brought the HII to the table at tribal council.
Brandon and Phillip are whackjobs.
Still nothing from Erik or Corrinne. Too many people there to devote screentime to everyone's agendas. I do like that the immunity challenge was shoved in the beginning of the episode so we had more time to learn the newbies and their tribe's dynamics a bit since they were the ones going to tribal council.
I haven't watched the first two episodes, and remain unmotivated to watch for the first time in the history of Survivor. Is there anything worth watching this season??
Yes, it is promising for a lot of and
I just don't think I can take another season of either the Philip show or the Brandon show, and that's all I'm seeing in the commercials, sigh.


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A plan to introduce a vote of "no confidence" in Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy J. Zellner at the Tuesday meeting of the Democratic Town Chairs Association never materialized, Zellner said this morning.
Aurora Chairwoman Mary Alice Grant said last week she would sponsor the resolution, but sources at the meeting said she did not attend.
Instead, Zellner said a vote supporting his chairmanship was introduced. He said that passed 18 to 0, with Cheektowaga Chairman Frank C. Max Jr. abstaining.
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The Parents In Education (PIE) group of Foxborough Regional Charter School is bringing the Harlem Wizards to Foxboro!!! It is sure to be a fun and exciting evening. For more information about the Wizards, visit their website. If you have any questions about the event feel free to email PIE's President, Jennifer Smith
We are so excited to be hosting such a great event. Tickets to this would make amazing stocking stuffers for everyone on your holiday list. Since this is a family orientated event you can bring anyone to it.
Tickets are available on the Wizards website just pick the correct date: Monday, January 14, 2013 and the correct school: Foxborough Regional Charter School (FRCS).
This the the Wizards 50th anniversary tour so the tricks are sure to be amazing! There will be souviners available at the game and the Wizards players stay until every last autograph has been signed. PIE will have refreshments available for sale. We cannot wait for this community event to take place. You don't need to go to FRCS to have fun there:)


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Presented by Outloud Chicago, Queer Comedy at Zanies has been putting queer comedians in the historic comedy club Zanies for over 2 years. For its third contest, Queer Comedy at Zanies teamed up with Advocate Magazine, Absolut Vodka and Sidetrack Video Bar to make Stand Out: The National Queer Comedy Search. Stand Out recieved videos from over 75 comedians from across the country. 15 were chosen for a voting round on Advocate.com and only 8 advanced to the live competition Zanies Comedy Club 1548 N Wells on Sept. 24 at 8:30 p.m.
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Hosted by Queer Comedy at Zanies creator Adam Guerino and judged by Zanies booker Bert Haas, The Advocate comedy editor Jami Smith and host of Vocalo's The Morning AMp and freelance comedy critic Molly Adams. First place winner will receive $1,200, a headlining spot in Queer Comedy at Zanies season 4, their headshot placed on the wall at Zanies comedy club and will be featured in The Advocate's comedy section — which is, of course, priceless. Second place winner will receive $750 and a feature story in GoPride.com and TheLStop.org. Third place winner will receive $250 and a feature story on InOurWordsblog.com. More prizes to be announced!


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I think I fried my mids today. Fresh install.
Playing Tool at moderate volume, POP.
When installing the guy mounted the crossovers high and under my dash, hid them very well. Of course in doing so, he disconnected the wires to the tweeters! I don't think he noticed since he left the stock front tweeters still wired.
It sounded horrible to me and once I snipped the stock tweeters it obviously sounded even worse.
I don't know if this is related to me blowing the mids (before I discovered the tweeters were disconnected) or not.
Another interesting point - Most first thoughts would be that I over drove the speakers (but it wasn't THAT loud). But, the cruddy stock rears were connected to the HU and they're fine.
Any thoughts?
Speakers 15-MCSQ6.5