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For the past several months, I've been contributing a series of articles called 'Overlooked and Underrated' to FEARnet. The idea behind these is to spotlight genre films that are exceptional, yet seldom get the praise they deserve. I don't include feeble clunkers or famed classics - just outstanding genre films that, for one reason or another, withered from the mainstream's embrace. (For an example, check out the last 'Overlooked and Underrated' piece I turned in: 'Atmosphere of Dread'.)
This month, I'll be turning in an 'Overlooked and Underrated' about gritty exploitation films - but that wasn't my heart's desire. It's the holiday season. Everywhere I look there are family gatherings, decorated evergreen trees, and street after street of colorfully lit house-front displays, ranging from festively classy to way-beyond-Griswold-Family-obnoxious. This is all submerged in the sights, smells, and temperatures of winter. I'm not a big holiday / family gathering type of guy, but it seemed a holiday-themed 'Overlooked and Underrated' article would be more appropriate than a piece on exploitation films. I think my neighbors would agree. (See photo.)
…And that's where my plans went off the rails. Talking about the best-ever holiday fright films is pretty easy. The same titles tend to surface in the minds of horror fans - with Black Christmas (1974) and Gremlins (1984) usually appearing near the top of the list. We all know there are plenty of so-bad-they're-fun (or downright abysmal) holiday-themed horror films, too. After much research, many sleepless nights, and countless bottles o' booze, I came to a chilling conclusion: There are virtually no holiday-themed horror films that fall into my in-between 'Overlooked And Underrated' category.
Courageously, I charged forth down a new path. Instead of a holiday 'Overlooked and Underrated' piece, I would focus on winter-themed horror films. While not entirely in the spirit of the season, at least it would reflect what's going on outside many people's windows. Unfortunately, this plan also crashed and burned (and not just because my editor at FEARnet told me "No" when I pitched the idea to him). It seems awesome winter-themed horror movies that fall into the 'Overlooked and Underrated' class are also in short supply.
Both Wendigo (2001) and The Last Winter (2006) from director Larry Fessenden fit the bill. Winter is a primary character in both films, and both Wendigo and The Last Winter deserve much more praise than they generally receive. Of course, additional winter-themed horror films sprang to mind, but they just didn't seem exceptional enough to include on such a list.
After all of my agonizing over this particular 'Overlooked And Underrated' article, it was time to face the bitter truth: There would be no holiday-themed, or even winter-themed 'Overlooked And Underrated' for Christmas this year. I was more depressed than when that Grinch guy stole something or another.
However, I must mention one movie that I think takes the top spot for the most overlooked and underrated Christmas horror movie of all time: The Curse of the Cat People (1944). This awkwardly titled film is co-directed by Gunther von Fritsch (who usually directed documentaries and television shows) and Robert Wise (The Haunting). Though this was the feature film debut of both directors, there was no celebrating by Fritsch - he was fired from the film and replaced by Wise, a successful and respected film editor previous to receiving this big break.
The Curse of the Cat People, a sequel to Jacques Tourneur's The Cat People (1942), continues the story of Ollie Reed and his co-worker Alice, who are now married with a six-year-old daughter named Amy. Also returning from the first film is Irena, now a ghost, played again by the captivating Simone Simon. The specter Irena appears to little Amy and the two become friends. Family tensions ensue, followed by a potentially deadly situation for the young girl.
Winter weather plays a major part in The Curse of the Cat People, with the final act centered around Christmas. Not only is this holiday affixed to the narrative, the tone of the Christmas season saturates the celluloid in a wonderful way, thanks to cinematographer Nicholas Musuraca. This low-budget genre film contains gorgeous, expertly-crafted shots that look like picturesque and charming vintage Christmas cards. In terms of capturing imagery that sells the season, few films can top The Curse Of The Cat People.
So this year, after the usual lineup of A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, It's a Wonderful Life, and The Muppet Christmas Carol (all great movies, of course) treat yourself to a lesser-known Christmas film, The Curse of the Cat People. It will be an excellent gift you give to yourself, plus it will be far more energy efficient than my neighbor's front yard.
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SEATTLE — Since the middle of last season, Seattle Seahawks players and staff have raved about wide receiver Jermaine Kearse.
Back then, the talk was mostly about potential and personality. Hard worker, a great guy in the locker room, his teammates said.
He made for a feel-good story, too, being a University of Washington and Lakes High product who landed with the team as an undrafted free agent.
Forget all that now; Kearse is proving himself to be a big-time playmaker, a legitimate NFL receiver and a dangerous special-teams player.
He scored two touchdowns in the first quarter of Saturday's exhibition 40-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.
Those scores were in addition to his touchdown catch in the preseason-opening win in San Diego last week.
Kearse scored on a 12-yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson on the first drive, and then returned a kickoff 107 yards for another score.
That Kearse would consider bringing the kickoff out from seven yards deep, and then zoom so confidently through the coursing Broncos, was but one of the examples of outrageous competitive audacity that make the Seahawks so entertaining – even in August.
The memo that exhibition games are meaningless apparently has never arrived in the Seahawks locker room.
And so we see cornerback Brandon Browner pick up a Denver fumble in his own end zone and, at a time when just staying down for a touchback is the prudent move, he rolls, rises, and sprints 106 yards the other way for another first-half touchdown.
Kearse left UW as second in school history in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. He sprinkled in the occasional drop among the notable big plays, and although he had the size (6-1, 209) and speed (4.43 40-yard dash), he went undrafted.
Recently, coach Pete Carroll cited Kearse for his versatility and quickness.
"He can play all three (receiving) spots, which is great," Carroll said. "So, he's a vital part of what we're doing right now. He's busted his tail and really come through. And he's been tough as heck, too."
The competition at receiver has been heated, with free agent Stephen Williams and rookie Chris Harper among those vying with Kearse for roster spots after Sidney Rice, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin and the recuperating Percy Harvin.
Harvin's hip surgery has opened the way for Kearse not only in the receiving corps, but on kickoff returns as well.
On his scoring return, he had no apparent thought of taking a knee and angled off to the right side for what appeared to be a designed return to that side.
But when the coverage parted on his left, he cut toward that sideline, shrugged off kicker Matt Prater, and outran everybody else to the end zone.
Kearse never returned a kick in his four years at UW. But he stepped up and stung the Broncos for a score in his first try.
Going into this game, Carroll stressed the desire to see his first-team offense come out against Denver and play a "clean" game with no mistakes or penalties. Well, he's going to have to wait another week.
But it didn't seem to matter as the Seahawks scored anyway and moved the ball, forced turnovers and scored on those two stunning returns – all before halftime.
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But tight ends Luke Willson and Sean McGrath showed improvement, special teams were exceptional, and in a game that was surprisingly intense and hard-hitting for an exhibition, the Seahawks dominated physically even when the Denver starters were on the field.
It was Seattle's seventh consecutive exhibition win, dating back to the final tune-up of the 2011 preseason. And if nothing else, these guys seem out to prove that the full price fans have to pay for exhibition tickets is actually worth the outlay.
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A longtime medical examiner for Bexar County has been appointed to the newly-formed National Commission on Forensic Science.
The commission, which meets for the first time in February, was created last year to establish national standards to help assure the scientific value and accuracy of evidence in criminal cases and investigations.
Dr. Vincent DiMaio of San Antonio, who is now a consultant, said lawmakers and the president became interested in standardizing evidence after DNA evidence began to disprove convictions.
As health insurance plan enrollment passes six million, the White House is paying special attention to uninsured Latino citizens to help them find coverage. The administration is also encouraging families who are of mixed citizenship status to apply despite any fears.
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The last member of the Texas Syndicate on a 20-defendant federal indictment has been sent to prison, and federal officials say the sentencing effectively shut down the prison-based gang in San Antonio.
Of the handful of prison gangs in Texas, the TS had operated mainly in the other big cities in the state -- Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin. But Assistant U.S. Attorney Joey Contreras in San Antonio said the government's earlier success in getting rid of the Mexican Mafia allowed the TS to get a foothold here.
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Monsieur Doumani is not a single person, but three young men from Cyprus, the island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Formed in 2011, and coming from different musical backgrounds, they were united by their love for the traditional music of their island home. Antonis Antoniou plays the tzouras, an instrument comparable to the bouzouki, Angelos Ionas is the guitarist, and Demetris Yiasemides plays the wind instruments.


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Frequently Asked Questions What you've been asking serious and fun!
No. Niagara Falls is in a public location on Niagara Parks land. It can be accessed for free 24/7 all year around.The surrounding attractions however need to be paid for.
Yes. A passport is required for crossing the border into Canada. You can visit our BORDER CROSSING PAGE for more detailed informaiton.
Yes they are lit up every night. There are certain dates that the Falls are lit in certain colors, but they are lit up nightly. More info on our Fireworks page.
Very unlikely. Although there is a record of the Horseshoe falls completly freezing over, but that was over 150 years ago!
Yes, the pass vouchers can be used on any number of days – until October 24. Each individual attraction ticket included within the pass is good for one entry into the attraction, except the WEGO which is valid for 2 full consecutive days of transportation starting from the first day of use.
You will be sent a confirmation email with printable barcode vouchers that you will need to bring with you to a Niagara Parks Welcome Center.
Take a look at our Weather Forecast page. If you aren't arriving soon the page contains a chart which can help you get an idea of seasonal avergage temperatures.
In the winter, the daily high temperatures in December, January and February range from 2° to -0.9° degrees Celsius (36° to 30° degrees Fahrenheit). Nightly temperatures range from -4.5° to -8.2° degrees Celsius (24° to 17° degrees Fahrenheit).
Tourism to Niagara Falls is currently unaffected by the shutdown. US customs is still operational and the statepark remains open.
Yes. Many people travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls for the day. They either travel by bus, train or rent a car for the day. They may also book tours from Toronto that would include a Niagara Day trip.
Yes. Niagara Falls, Canada, is a year round destination. We are a tourism desination, therefore, any area that has been designated as tourism are exempt from closing on statutory holidays.
Yes. US currency is accepted at all our local attractions, restaurants and shops.
That is correct. Children ages 16 and under only require a birth certificate. They may use a copied version of a birth certificate but it must be a notarized to be accepted at all ports of entry.
No. You must apply for a separate Visa to enter Canada. You may get information on visas to enter Canada, by contacting Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Their web site has information on what you will need, and how to apply for a visa. The web address for this is: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp
Reservations are always recommended in advance. Especially, on weekends, all major holidays and in the summer months. If do not wish to make reservations in advance your choices may be limited in what would be available.
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College students and graduates, join us for the largest career fair in Maryland sponsored by the Maryland Career Consortium. Over 100 of the region's top employers are expected. Visit www.marylandcareerconsortium.org for more information.
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Robert Mitchum
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Birth Name: Robert Mitchum
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Died: 07/01/1997
Born Robert Charles Durman Mitchum in Bridgeport, CT on Aug. 6, 1917, Mitchum's early life was as rough-and-tumble as the characters he would eventually play on screen. His father died in a rail yard accident when he was still an infant, and frequent discipline problems at school forced his mother to shuttle him between relatives in Delaware and New York. He dropped out of school shortly after 1930 and traveled the country via boxcar, working sporadically in all manner of jobs - including professional boxer, to which he attributed in part his most memorable physical feature - his heavy-lidded eyes - and serving a brief stint on a chain gang in Georgia for vagrancy. Mitchum also met a young w... Continue Bio >>
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Why myriad RDR charging systems are proving a challenge
by Tim Cooper on Jan 25, 2013 at 12:49
Many firms are still struggling with compliance as some face loss of cashflow and difficulties with the huge variety of adviser charging systems providers have set up. David Rouse (pictured) and Andrew Peters voice their concerns among others.
The retail distribution review (RDR) may be a positive step for the new model adviser movement, but many regulation details were only ironed out at the last moment. Now the deadline has passed, many advisory firms are still struggling with the finer points of compliance and how it affects their business.
Among the most pressing problems is the loss of cashflow, as products on which advisers may still have been taking initial commission turn it off or offer adviser charging facilitation (ACF). Even some largely fee-based firms are anticipating cashflow problems as commission on products, such as employee benefits and structured products, switches off.
Adviser charging difficulties
The move to ACF is proving to be the most difficult area for many firms because, although it is largely an administrative problem, if they do not get it right, advisers will not be paid.
The biggest issue is that each provider or wrap is handling adviser charging slightly differently. David Rouse, principal financial planner at Friar Gate Independent Financial Services, says: 'The challenge we've faced is dealing with the differing requirements of all the product providers. Some of them altered the parameters in mid-December but didn't adequately communicate the proposed changes and the timing of them in advance.'
Andrew Peters (pictured above), director of Deep Blue Financial, agrees that the changes in providers' systems have thrown up difficulties. 'There are problems and unclear issues regarding the processing of new business because the providers' systems have changed considerably and we are retraining for these,' he says.
In contrast, Bob Wilson (pictured below), director of GreenSky Wealth, thinks ACF will boost profitability in one area: annuities.
'Previously, if you were dealing with a pension annuity purchase of less than £70,000 to £80,000, the commission from the provider didn't cover the cost of the advice,' he says.
'So you would either take it on the chin in the hope that other business would be generated from that client, or ask the client to pay an additional fee. The new adviser charging allows you to choose the amount you are paid from the annuity provider. So the client has the option of paying a direct fee or allowing it to be deducted from the pension pot.'
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Jan 25, 2013 at 13:19
If only this had been ushered in over, say 4 years instead of in just the last 6 months of 2012.report this
Jan 25, 2013 at 13:51
It is a nightmare at present. Not having to deal with the minutiae of the situation the FSA has failed to appreciate the damage it has done at least in the short term. For example, having dealt with real situations, we have decided to move all our Cofunds clients to clean asset classes and get rid of recurring income. Why? Because it is too costly, muddled and bewildering for the client when we do reviews or carry out rebalancing unless we do so.
We also have to consider (and therefore document) whether it is in the interests of the client to keep any of their existing pre RDR investments or whether it has influenced (biased) on-going advice. That is not easy. As Bankhall put it, you have to assess whether the product remains suitable (and the service(s) you are looking to provide represents value to the client) once all charges are taken into account. Messy.
New clients' assets are taking much longer to review. For example if you want to pick up the trail of pre RDR investments you have to offer an equivalent service to what they previously got in order to receive it. Then you have to look at the charges across their investments.
Post-RDR, the best way to ensure that any recommendations can be described as 'product neutral' (and not influenced by any commission that continues to be paid from a legacy asset) is by offsetting' the cost of any adviser charge against any trail commission that continues to be paid. Who will do that?
Then each provider does their own thing.
Two things are self evident. True advisers providing compliant, TCF friendly on-going advice will find their costs going through the roof, at least in the interim. Secondly, kiss "trail" good-bye.report this
Jan 25, 2013 at 14:02
I have just received a note of what Sharon Bowles, MEP has been up to. Here's a link:-
Apparently everyone thought that hourly fees would be the norm (no, they didn't) and she wants to campaign so that we can only charge a "fraction of a percent" for our services.
Is this RDR 2? If so, time to sell up and go and leave it all to Ma.report this
Jan 25, 2013 at 14:03
The ultimate twist of irony would be that Sants, in his new role at Barclays, actually fights against this!report this
Jan 25, 2013 at 14:30
If only this could be ushered out again in say 24 hrs.....report this
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Niagara Gazette — The dunce cap is coming.
Some time in the corner may be warranted as well.
I can see myself standing at the chalkboard writing "I will not question the cost or quality of education in Niagara County" over and over and over again.
Although I feel a bit like a smart-aleck student who knows he's about to be punished by a disapproving teacher, I'm going to go ahead and say it anyway: Voters in the Wilson School District deserve to be pushed to the head of the local, taxpaying class.
In the face of the now annual public relations campaign to drive the need for more money to fix what ails education, voters in Wilson stood tall and pushed back not once, but twice.
No matter what the superintendents and the teachers and the teacher union reps say, they were right to do it.
If only more of us were smart enough and bold enough to follow their lead.
It's amazing to me that in Western New York — a place were annual tax increases are as common as disappointing Buffalo Bills games — so few people vote and those that do tend to, well, support more of the status quo.
Contrary to what we hear from so many school officials and board members, money is not the driving force behind quality education.
There's plenty of money in education today. Just ask all the administrators who are collecting six-figure salaries, and the ones who have already retired to Florida with six-figure pensions of their own.
Last year, the Citizens Budget Commission determined that New York spent $18,825 per pupil versus the U.S. average of $10,292 — a whopping 83 percent difference.
Business First — the Buffalo publication that does a fine job each year of giving us the real, raw numbers concerning education and education spending — noted that more than 800 administrators and teachers drew six-figure salaries from WNY school districts last year.
Buffalo, the largest district in the region, had the highest number of six-figure salaries at 75.
Eleven other school systems had at least 10 employees making $100,000 or more last year.
Williamsville led the category, aside from Buffalo, with 37.
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Niagara Falls.
Poor, urban, underserved Niagara Falls — a place where poverty runs high and a lot of families find themselves in need of public assistance just to get by — paid 33 district staffers in excess of $100,000 apiece last year.
Funny how so many residents around here complain when city hall tries to hire just one person at the magic $100,000-per-year rate.
Do the math, people! Compare and contrast!
It's not just administrators.
According to Business First, a total of 4,663 school employees from the region earned between $75,000 and $99,999 in 2012. Another 10,118 received annual salaries between $50,000 and $74,999.
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Water and fertilizer. That's all you have to do, said garden expert Bob Brackikowski, greenhouse and garden coordinator at Opportunities Unlimited in Wheatfield, a nonprofit that provides programs for those with developmental disabilities.
"You can grow a five-foot tree in a little container this size if you give it enough fertilizer and water he explained, holding his hands in a circle the size of a kitchen plate. "You control the growth of the plant through fertilizer."
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Preliminary transportation improvements that will speed up traffic flow and alleviate congestion have been completed near Mark Center in Alexandria.
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that a new left lane on Mark Center Avenue and an additional right lane on eastbound Seminary Road from Mark Center Avenue, down the ramp to I-395 South, will be complete on Saturday, Sept. 1.
The modifications to the roadway are the first in a series of short and mid-term improvements near the Mark Center complex, after the federal government moved 6,400 defense employees to the building as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
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Friends and family have come to expect me to have the latest technology, especially around computers and cameras. I'm the person who had the first digital camera in my part of the world and who soon after was pushing for the smallest one on the market. With my love of music, I got addicted to iPods early and of course, I had to have an iPad as soon as they hit the market (one of my earliest posts on iPads).
But each time I've done this, the decision to upgrade was not an automatic one. So how do I decided whether to upgrade a tech gadget?
- Outgrown capacity — If the memory built into the system isn't capable of doing some of what I really want to do, I upgrade when a step change is available. This was the reason I ditched my first "big" iPod pretty early. As a music fanatic, I had too large a catalog to put the whole thing on the 60 gig I had early on. So when the 160 was introduced, it was an absolute no brainer for me.
- Significant quality improvement — Quality can come in several forms. I think durability changes are usually necessary upgrades cause something will die on you, so I don't count that. However, with resolution of photography, that quality change enabled me to take photos with the digital for a variety of uses where I remember having to have film & digital along because the resolution wouldn't let me do enlargements. So as resolution made dramatic increases, I quickly upgraded.
- Features that I can't live without are added — This one is tough to call but I think that when something is upgraded with new features, it can be hard to pass up. For me moving from a large laptop to a much more mobile netbook happened after some serious thought of how it would be used and whether it was really a need to have or nice to have feature of significantly smaller size.
- Ability to "cash out" with some value — The fact that I like being on the front end of technology can mean a bit of risk on how well it holds its value. But I've been lucky several times to be able to "redeploy" my first generation gear to someone in my family or a close friend. In these cases, we both feel like we've won. They get a used product they know was well cared for and a bit of help on setup and I get some cash toward the new product. The most recent redeployment was the netbook is working for all involved — I'm good with the laptop/iPad combo.)
As the iPad 2 was introduced, I watched the conference and though how incredible the video capability was. Having the camera for video conferencing and the ability to edit video was really interesting and I wanted it ASAP! Friends & relatives started asking if I would donate my iPad to them as I upgraded.
So why am I typing this on my measly old first generation iPad?
I haven't been pushed to the breaking point. The video components are really cool and I could use them, but I don't need them. Its not a feature I think I'd use extensively. The size, weight difference isn't too big either. And they didn't improve readability in the sun nor offer an increase in storage (as you may have guessed from my iPod upgrade, I could always take a bit more music, video or photos with me).
The equation could shift anytime without warning and I end up with an iPad 2, but I can say the same about the xoom, etc. Having my music on the iPad could become a nice to have if some other manufacturer put another set of features together with something else more useful for me and I'd be willing to make a move rather than just upgrade. For now, I'm happily addicted to my iPad and to having the extra cash in the bank.
What goes into making decisions about upgrades & replacements for the technology you use?
By Janice Person - Janice is avid about technology and agriculture. Please check out here blog at JPLovesCotton.com where she writes about her adventures in travel and agriculture or you can follow her on twitter at @jplovescotton


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Reports on Monday indicated that the Arizona Cardinals wanted to interview Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy for a second time.
Not so fast.
It appears the Cardinals will not get a second chance to talk with McCoy.
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports Tuesday the San Diego Chargers, who spoke with McCoy for the first time the previous day, are about to finalize a deal with the coach.
Chargers are nearing a deal to make Mike McCoy their head coach. Looks like it will be finalized today. More ahead @cbssports— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 15, 2013
McCoy was the only known interview for the Cardinals this week.
As the Cardinals' coaching search enters week three, the team has talked with McCoy, defensive coordinator Ray Horton, Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and unofficially, Todd Haley, whom the Pittsburgh Steelers said the Cardinals were interviewing.
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What was your response? That I would take care of it.
Witness says he had someone go to a bank, get some cash and deliver it to Kwame.
Exhibit 17: Check made out to Kilpatrick for Congress from Rutherford's personal account on April 29th 2002 for $1,000.
Exhibit 18: check made out to Friends of Kilpatrick from Rutherford personal account for $5,000 dated May 7th, 2002. Says "friends of CCK". that would be Carolyn cheeks Kilpatrick.
Were these 2 checks to do with fund-raiser for congresswoman? Yes.
Exhibit 19: check from DPR Management LLC for cash on May 7th 2002 for $9,000. This was at the time of Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick.
What was money used for? The person who endorse this check worked for me. He was the gentleman who delivered it to Kwame.
Why didn't you just write check to Kwame if he wanted to buy suits? I don't know.
Witness says Kwame was in a hurry.
Did you think it was proper to give money to mayor of city of Detroit? I didn't really think it was a bad thing to do.
You were looking for a casino? No I wasn't looking for a casino.
Do you think it's bad to give money for suits when he is going to Dubai? No.
Did Kwame ever repay you the $10,000? No.
Did he ever suggest he would repay you? No.
11:47AM In the spring/summer 2002 did you go to Las Vegas? Yes.
Witness says he went for shopping Center Convention and had meeting with architect Paul steelman.
So by this point casino plans underway? Trying. it's very hard.
Did you see Kwame while out there? Yes.
Witness says saw him at a meeting with Sig Rogich and then took family out to dinner. Rutherford says he organized with Rogich. (Rogich is an Icelandic-American businessman with Republican ties).
Did you discuss casino plans? Yes.
Where did you take mayor to dinner? At the casino resort, Green Valley Ranch, in Las Vegas.
Who owned it? Paul Steelman was partners with Wolfgang Puck.
Mayor's whole family at restaurant? Yes.
While in Vegas did mayor ask you for anything? Yes. Gave him some cash that night.
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LeiD Tapa
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Seini Draughn
Date of Birth
November 27, 1982
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Some further details have been revealed on the release of LeiD Tapa from TNA. Management is said to be disappointed that she did not improve her skills enough during her time with the company. There are also rumors backstage that she was a "ticking time bomb", but LeiD has denied being a problem performer on her Twitter account.
March 24, 2014
This rather interesting picture surfaced on Twitter this week. It's Alpha Female, who signed a contract with TNA while they were on the European tour, and LeiD Tapa carrying Al Snow, a backstage agent for Impact Wrestling.
February 8, 2014
Josh Mathews might not be out of a job for too long. Rumors are floating around that TNA is very close to signing him to a contract. When he was backstage at Impact Wrestling, he did not seem like a typical visitor, as management was introducing him to people backstage. The belief is that he would be a valuable asset since he understands a lot about the production in WWE.
July 25, 2014
During a recent podcast interview with Jim Ross, Kurt Angle confirmed the longstanding rumors that he and Brock Lesnar got into a backstage fight when both were with WWE. Angle stated that he initiated the brawl with Lesnar because Lesnar was telling the other wrestlers that Angle was too small for him to wrestle. The incident was more of an amateur wrestling match than a fist fight.
July 24, 2014
A lot of people backstage in WWE have been joking around lately about John Cena possibly being the next guy to leave the company to pursue a career in Hollywood. He's got a couple of parts coming up that might help him gain the attention of the studios. There are also talks that Cena is a lot more injured than he lets on, so an acting career might seem like a better option nowadays.
July 23, 2014
One of the ideas being floated around backstage in WWE is to turn Nikki Bella into a heel. The story would be that Stephanie McMahon finally gets to her by getting Nikki to believe that Brie Bella has left her hanging. Nikki would grow tired of being abused by the Authority, so she ends up doing a heel turn against her sister. The story would more than likely be featured on Total Divas as well.
July 22, 2014
As late as Saturday, management had plans in place for Bray Wyatt to beat Chris Jericho at WWE Battleground 2014. However, Vince McMahon called an audible and had Jericho winning the match. No word yet on why McMahon made this decision, but it is being said that a lot of people backstage were against the idea because Wyatt had already started losing momentum with the audience.
July 22, 2014
Since the company has been releasing people left and right due to the budget cuts, there is some understandable paranoia backstage in WWE nowadays. Recently, people were under the impression that Road Dogg had been released because he was not around for a couple of the television taping. However, it turned out to be a false alarm, as the former Intercontinental Champion was simply on vacation.
July 21, 2014
Something must have changed drastically backstage in WWE, as Ricky Steamboat appears to be back with the company. The legendary performer had to inform promoters that he would no longer be able to make appearances unless they contacted WWE to get approval. Steamboat booked himself on a lot of independent wrestling shows after being released from the company.
July 21, 2014
Fans weren't the only ones excited this week when it was announced that Sting was going to be on the upcoming WWE 2K15 video game. The performers backstage were excited as well, as many of them grew up watching Sting during his prime. It's still uncertain as to the extent of the deal that he signed with WWE, but wrestlers are simply excited to have him involved in any shape or form.
July 16, 2014
When Bray Wyatt was accidentally busted open by some errant punches from Ric Flair at a WWE live event in Madison Square Garden this past weekend, he took it extremely well. Some are even saying that he looked like he enjoyed the moment with the legendary Flair in a legendary arena. Since he did not get upset about the incident, people backstage are praising Wyatt for his attitude.
July 16, 2014
During the main event of Monday Night Raw this week, it appeared that Seth Rollins injured his knee during an interaction with Roman Reigns. Rumors are floating around now that he is actually fine and was just selling the move. However, there are reports that WWE is simply downplaying things, so that fans will continue to be hyped for his upcoming match against Dean Ambrose. Fans in attendance noted that the referee did indeed signal the medical crew backstage when the incident happened.
July 15, 2014
Anyone that has heard Jim Cornette speak over the last decade should already know that he absolutely hates Vince Russo. The former WWE manager routinely sways regular conversations into diatribes against Russo. Through Twitter, Russo offered to make pace with Cornette. As expected, though, Cornette wants nothing to do with that. He refuses to end the backstage heat between the two.
July 14, 2014
Showing that some friendships extend beyond the business, Undertaker and his wife Michelle McCool recently attended a comedy show featuring Mick Foley. The longtime WWE couple wanted to show support for their old friend. The two of them even went backstage to catch up with Foley for a bit. Several wrestlers in the industry, including CM Punk recently, have made the effort to go watch Foley tell jokes.
July 14, 2014
While morale is really low backstage due to the recent and severe drop in royalty checks, WWE performers are not speaking out on the matter because they are afraid of Vince McMahon. Many saw what happened to JTG when he voiced his opinion about low pay per view bonus checks. The former Cryme Tyme member was buried for more than a year and recently was given a release form his contract.
July 14, 2014
A black eye usually is not something to be proud of. It is, however, when you're a lifelong wrestling fan being punched by one of the greatest performers that the industry has ever seen. Bray Wyatt received a black eye during a big live event at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the weeken due to an errant punch by Ric Flair. Reports are stating that the incident happened because Flair forgot that he was wearing his hall of fame ring. There is said to be no backstage heat between the two due to the injury.
July 14, 2014
Since the company is expected to lose several millions of dollars this year, WWE has decided to scale back on their catering at live events. Vince McMahon was well known for being rather generous with his performers when it comes to food being served backstage. Sometimes, the dishes were very lavish. Food will still be served at WWE events, but they will be much simpler.
July 12, 2014
While many are under the impression that he is temporarily holding the WWE Championship until Daniel Bryan can return from a serious neck injury, word coming out of backstage is that John Cena is expected to have a lengthy title reign. Management wants people to believe that his 15th title reign is very important, so they might keep the belt on him a long time to emphasize that.
July 12, 2014
Initially, Daniel Bryan had surgery to repair a seriously damaged neck. However, doctors found further issues for the former WWE champion recently. His shoulders are pretty messed up as well. Additional procedures could be required to repair all of the damage to his body. Bryan is out indefinitely, and there is no timetable backstage for his return.
July 10, 2014
Even though the company quickly rehired her, Emma might actually still be in hot water with WWE. The diva was not spotted backstage at Monday Night Raw or Smackdown this week. The belief is that the company has sent her home for the time being. Many believe that it will be quite some time before Emma is allowed back on television.
July 10, 2014
In a rather interesting bit of news, Renee Young has been moving up the ladder quite a bit in WWE. The belief is that the company is trying to appease her after finding out that ESPN was interested in bringing the beautiful blonde over to their network. The company had already lost Jonathan Coachman and Todd Grisham to the sports network. They don't want to lose Young as well. There are those backstage that even believe that Vince McMahon could allow her to become a commentator on Smackdown or Monday Night Raw, in order to keep her from bolting.
July 10, 2014
Another source of discontent for WWE performers lately is the amount of the royalty checks that are being handed out. Wrestlers who used to receive $70,000 quarterly checks for the video game are now reportedly receiving closer to $10,000. There has been some proof of that, as Mick Foley was quite vocal towards WWE about the decrease in royalties earlier in the year. A lot of the top level performers received approximately $1,500 on their second quarterly royalty check, which surprised a lot of people backstage.
July 10, 2014
When LeiD Tapa was released by TNA back in March, there were rumors that she might be a candidate to join the WWE developmental program. However, the company has shown very little interest thus far. In fact, she has not even been invited for a tryout yet. While some are citing her lack of experience, which she is trying to fix by working with OVW, many are pointing out that WWE has had no qualms with signing female performers who have absolutely no experience in the wrestling industry before.
July 8, 2014
Proving that she is far from done with the professional wrestling business, LeiD Tapa immediately has gone back to work after receiving her release from TNA. The former Knockout is back in OVW, where she is receiving further training and experience. Many within the company are praising her for the determination that she is showing.
March 26, 2014
It looks like LeiD Tapa is done with TNA. Her match against Gail Kim on Impact Wrestling this week was her final appearance for the company. Both sides decided to part ways, as the company was not pushing her and she was unable to connect with the audience. She thanked the company through her Twitter account.
March 21, 2014
In a very impressive match at TNA Lockdown 2014, Madison Rayne was able to retain the Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim, even though LeiD Tapa attempted to interfere. A flying spear from the top rope enabled the champion to get the pin fall victory.
March 9, 2014
TNA has been promoting a Battle of the Knockouts for the upcoming episode of Impact Wrestling. It's a six woman tag team match featuring newcomer Alpha Female, LeiD Tapa and Gail Kim on one team, while the other team is comprised of Madison Rayne, Velvet Sky and ODB. It is designed to promote the feud between Madison and Gail.
March 4, 2014
On Impact Wrestling last night, Madison Rayne made her return to TNA, where the former Knockouts Champion saved ODB from an attack by Gail Kim and Lei'D Tapa. Rayne had taken some time away from the company to have a child.
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