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Last night Alexi Harper of PRS wrote: "The Blazers are at a point in the season where the definition of success has become so slippery, Tweeters everywhere aren't sure how to feel after a solid home win.
It's complicated. The team–who just lost a coach plus two veteran starters one week ago–remains absolutely good enough to win close games against good teams. The team simultaneously is not good enough to beat one of the top four teams in the West in a seven-game series.
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You cannot tank when your teams growth is dependent on Free Agency. Portland will have around 25 mil in cap space this summer and if they want to sign any quality Free Agents tanking will not get it done. There is no Rose, Duncan, Durant, or Lebron in this draft. Anthony Davis is great but we cannot lose enough to guarantee drafting him. Plus this draft has lots of depth if anything we need to play hard enjoy our 2 first round picks and try to get something out of our 3 second rounders this year.
Well said Cmeese. I do see the advantage of tanking. It's clear-cut. But the disadvantages are not so clear and there could be more consequences than we can predict.
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Power finally coming back in the storm regions gave some added power to what was expected to be a wrecked box office.
The biggest beneficiary: "Wreck-It Ralph," Disney's animated homage to classic videogames, which took in an estimated $49.1 million in its opening weekend.
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Several of the region's theaters were among the strongest in the nation for "Wreck-it Ralph," Dave Hollis, Disney's executive vice-president of exhibition, told TheWrap on Sunday. With many kids out of school on Friday because of the storm, "Wreck-It Ralph' did strong matinee business on the East Coast on Friday, too.
"Our thoughts go out to all those who were and are still being affected by the storm," Hollis said. "And if in some way we offered folks who might have been ready for something upbeat a nice distraction, well that's a great feeling."
"Wreck-it Ralph" is the biggest Disney Animation opening ever, topping "Tangled," which debuted with $48 million in at Thanksgiving of 2010, and went on to make $200 million domestically and $590 million worldwide. "Ralph" added another $12 million overseas this weekend, so it had $61 million first weekend worldwide.
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The PG-rated family film averaged an impressive $13,086 on from 3,752 theaters. The audiences were 67 percent families, which broke down 54 percent male and 57 percent under 25 years of age. They gave "Wreck-It Ralph" an "A" CinemaScore.
John C. Reilly voices the title character, a videogame bad guy who tries to turn himself around with calamitous results; Sarah Silverman is the voice behind his sweetheart, Vanellope von Schweetz. Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Mindy Kaling and Ed O'Neill are also part of the voice cast. Rich Moore ("The Simpsons," "Futurama" directed, and Pixar founder John Lasseter executive produced the film, which carried a $165 million production budget.
Audiences gave "Flight," which is generating awards buzz for Washington and director Robert Zemeckis, an "A-" CinemasScore. It played to mature audiences with 89 percent over 25 years of age, and 51 percent were male.
The opening for "Flight" compares favorably with that of Paramount's "The Fighter," which brought in $12 million from 2,500 theaters when it opened in December of 2010. It even topped the last month's bow of "Argo," which took in $19 million from 3,200 theaters in its first weekend.
"It was a great opening," Paramount's distribution chief Don Harris told TheWrap Sunday, "particularly when you realize we're talking an adult-themed movie on the weekend before the presidential election."
"Flight" represented a departure for director Zemeckis ("Back to the Future"), who hadn't done a live-action movie since "Cast Away" in 2000. The well-reviewed R-rated drama revolves around the investigation of a pilot's heroic emergency landing, during which it's found he had alcohol and drugs in his system.
"The best part of this is the return of Bob Zemeckis to live-action-filmmaking," said Harris. "To see him come back like this, with the critical reception and now the results, is really gratifying."
The weekend's other wide opener, Universal's martial arts film "The Man With the Iron Fists," took in $8.2 million playing at 1,868 theatres for a per-theater average of $4,400 and fourth place.
Rapper-turned-filmmaker RZA made his directorial debut on the R-rated film, which is presented by Quentin Tarantino, who served as its creative godfather. It stars Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu.
Audiences, which were 64 percent male and 53 percent under 30, gave the film a "C+" CinemaScore. Its production budget was $15 million.
Warner Bros.' "Argo" continued to show impressive staying power and finished third. Ben Affleck's political thriller took in $10.2 million from 2,724 screens, just a 15 percent drop from last weekend and a solid $3,761 per-screen average. After four weeks, its overall domestic gross is $75.8 million, not bad for a movie with a $44 million production budget.
The news wasn't as good for "Cloud Atlas." Andy and Lana Wachowski's sci-fi epic brought in $5.2 million from 1,963 screens in its second week and finished sixth. The overall domestic gross for the independently financed film with a reported budget of $100 million is $18.2 million.
Liam Neeson thriller "Taken 2" finished fifth, with $6 million to raise its overall dometic gross to $125 million after five weeks.
With another family film in the marketplace, Sony's "Hotel Transylvania" finally cooled down but still did $4.5 million to raise its overall domestic gross to $137.5 million after six weeks.
Here are the top 10 movies at the box office:
"Wreck-It Ralph," $49.1M
"Flight," $25M
"Argo," $10M
"Man With the Iron Fists," $8.2M
"Taken 2," $6M
"Cloud Atlas," $5.2M
"Hotel Transylvania,' $4.5M
"Paranormal Activity 4," $4.3M
"Here Comes the Boom," $3.6M
"Silent Hill: Revelation 3D," $3.3M
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Daily deal sites, home of the half-off, limited-time-only, prepaid coupon craze, are no longer content to sell low-cost dinners and dye jobs. Now on the discount table: laser eye surgery, dental checkups, and other medical services.
In the first quarter of 2011, there were more than 2,500 medical, health and dental offers published on daily deal sites in the U.S. -- an eightfold jump over the 300 offered during the same period a year ago, according to Dan Hess, CEO and co-founder of Local Offer Network, a daily deal aggregator.
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Considering the never-ending medical care sticker shock consumers face, the deals have an obvious appeal: They're extremely cheap. For instance:
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- LivingSocial and a Washington, D.C.-based optician recently offered an eye exam, plus $225 toward a pair of prescription eyeglasses, for $58, a saving of 81%. More than 5,400 people purchased the offer.
- In New York, Melissa Morgan, a communications coordinator, recently bought a dental cleaning, examination and X-ray on Groupon for $50, saving 82%. "I don't have dental insurance so it seems like a really good deal," she said.
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But medical organizations say this is the wrong way to sell medical services. Consumers may pay too much attention to the low prices and not enough to the quality of care or the provider's track record, says Greg Sterling, a San Francisco-based Internet analyst with Opus Research.
And the "limited-time-only" nature of daily deal sites doesn't encourage measured, thoughtful decision making, adds Malcolm Z. Roth, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. "You shouldn't be doing procedures on a whim," he says.
Unlike a half-off dinner coupon, where the biggest risk is a wasted meal, the consequences of poorly performed procedures can be severe, says Carolyn Jacob, an Illinois-based board-certified dermatologist. Any time anyone has an invasive procedure involving needles, there's a risk of infection, she says. Laser and other skin treatments designed to zap blemishes or hair can burn a patient's skin. Botox and other chemical lifts can cause lumps or droops, Jacob adds.
There's also the risk of an upsell -- the half-off dental checkup that leads to the full-price teeth whitening. For some merchants, this is an integral part of the strategy. Because of the steep discounts they offer and the percentage taken by the deal sites, many merchants lose money on the initial offer, so they're betting on customers returning for other procedures, or adding on to the ones they buy.
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Of course, practitioners say they have their clients' best interests at heart and, besides, it's a free country. "Unless there's a risk or a health hazard, customers have a right to plump their lips if they want and decrease the movement in their forehead," says Jack Berdy, owner and medical director of SmoothMed, a New York-based dermatology clinic and spa.
He has used about five daily deal sites to promote Botox treatments, laser rejuvenation and other minor medical procedures. Customers often come out of curiosity, inspired by a bargain. But, he adds, "we're not telling people they need it. In fact we go out of our way to tell them that they don't."
For their part, the daily deal sites say they choose their partners carefully. Maire Griffin, director of communications for LivingSocial, says the services they offer are minimally invasive and mostly outpatient. "We do everything in our power to connect our members with reputable merchants with the highest ethical standards," she says.
Groupon spokeswoman Julie Mossler says every merchant goes through "at least eight rounds" of checking before they are placed on the site. Whitney Crisp, director of business development and sales for Sharing Spree, also says the site only uses qualified doctors.
And the sites say they'll continue to do so. Sharing Spree's Crisp says it is open to offering new medical services as long as they're safe, there's a demand, and the surgeons are qualified. "We're open to anything and feeling out the medical industry deals," she says.
But that doesn't mean a discount nose job is in the offing anytime soon. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has set an official policy to put the kibosh on selling daily deal vouchers for more invasive cosmetic procedures. "It's a no-no," says spokesman Roth.
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Will the Pumas be crowned as the eighth Vodacom Cup champions, or will the Golden Lions set themselves apart as the most successful team in the 16-year history of this competition?
These questions will be answered at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday where the Pumas host the Golden Lions in the Vodacom Cup final.
For the team from Mpumalanga, this is new ground – they have never played in a Vodacom Cup final before. Prior to this season, their best performance was reaching the semi-finals in 2007 and 2012. On both occasions they lost, but last weekend, the Pumas ensured they will host the final by beating the EP Kings at home.
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Golden Lions: 15 Chrysander Botha, 14 Deon Helberg, 13 Deon van Rensburg, 12 Alwyn Hollenbach, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Marnitz Boshoff, 9 Michael Bondesio, 8 Warren Whiteley (c), 7 Warwick Tecklenburg, 6 Jaco Kriel, 5 Hugo Kloppers, 4 Hendrik Roodt, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Robbie Coetzee, 1 Jacques van Rooyen.
Replacements: 16 Francois du Toit, 17 Van Zyl Botha, 18 JJ Breet, 19 Willie Britz, 20 Ross Cronjé, 21 Lionel Cronjé, 22 Dylan Des Fountain.
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Custody Feud: Fair Hearing Denied
Gina Kaysen Fernandes: A Daytona Beach, Florida, mother who lost custody of her two girls -- whom she believes are being sexually abused by their father -- was dealt a crushing legal blow in her latest courtroom clash. Linda Marie Sacks recently shared her heartbreaking story with momlogic, describing how a judge punished her in family court for raising concerns about her children's documented abuse.
After going public with her story, Linda Marie filed an appeal with Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeals in her third attempt to regain custody of her kids. The self-described "squeaky-clean" mom has only been allowed to see her teenaged daughters two hours a month during supervised visits. "After three years with only 64 hours of contact with my children ... enough is enough, " says Linda Marie.
This week, Volusia County Judge Shawn L. Briese canceled a scheduled hearing and refused to allow the testimony of a clinical psychologist who believes Linda Marie's two daughters are victims of child sexual abuse. Dr. Kathy Pearce intended to testify about case notes she recently reviewed from the children's therapist's file. "I had seen the summary of [the therapist's] files but I had never seen her actual notes," Pearce says. "There was much more there than I ever knew."
Linda Marie faced an uphill legal battle from the get-go. Her wealthy ex-husband hired aggressive attorneys to maneuver his way through the courts. He also paid out-of-pocket for his own psychologists, who are essentially hired guns intended to repeat his version of events on the stand. The teens' father has admitted to inappropriate behavior (such as wiping down the vaginas of his school-aged daughters); the evaluator, meanwhile, has claimed that the father's sexual behavior was within "normal limits."
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Legal watchdog groups say that family courts are ripe for corruption. "The whole system is set up to churn fees," says Kathleen Russell of the Center for Judicial Excellence. In high-conflict custody cases, a family court judge typically assigns "court appointees" to provide counseling and evaluations of the parents and their children. The costs of these sessions -- which are paid for by the parents -- can add up quickly. "It's a very lucrative industry," says Russell. "These mental-health professionals are making a handsome living."
What concerns Russell most is that there's no regulation or oversight of this cottage industry. Many of the accused abusers will pay the evaluator directly, which can lead to collusion. The court appointees also have legal immunity that prevents them from being sued for unethical behavior. "There's no checks and balances, and no questioning of authority," says Russell. The court-hired professionals have significant power when it comes to determining a child's future. Judges generally defer to the appointees' recommendations before making a custody ruling.
Linda Marie says that the custody evaluator ordered to examine her case in 2004 never called the abuse hotline -- despite having a legal obligation to do so under the mandatory reporting laws. The psychologist dismissed the girls' abuse history and their father's inappropriate behavior. However, the therapist determined that Linda Marie had a better psychological bond with the children, and recommended that she be the primary parent.
Two years later, that same therapist reversed her decision and decided that Linda Marie's ex-husband should have sole custody of their kids. This change of heart happened (coincidentally?) when an associate in her office was hired to evaluate the father. "Money can buy the outcome you want, with total disregard to the children's welfare or safety," says Linda Marie.
While the family courts may initially have had good intentions by relying on mental-health professionals, critics argue that it's only making the situation worse. "These are criminal matters," says Russell. "They need to be investigated as crimes." She advises parents to avoid family court at all costs and try to mediate their divorces instead. If you end up in family court, Russell recommends that you collect as much evidence as possible, report abusive behavior when it happens and document it with photos.
There's no turning back for Linda Marie Sacks, who intends to keep fighting as long as it takes to get her girls back. "I have my sights on the U.S. Supreme Court if they do not give me my children back -- and a new judge," she says. While Linda Marie's case may seem extreme, it's not unique. "It's happening to thousands of mothers stuck in family court trying to protect their children," says Russell. "It's a bottomless pit."
Why didn't the judge question the "wiping down the vaginas of his school-aged daughters"? I wondered if he ever talked to the children themselves? I think the judge should appoint an independent individual who has never been in contact with either party. That person should evaluate the girls in a neutral location without the parents. The judge should be looking out for the children.
This case takes place in the context of a nationwide problem in which common mistakes and improper practices have resulted in thousands of children being sent to live with abusers. A new book, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ABUSE and CHILD CUSTODY contains the most up-to-date research about the mishandling of domestic violence custody cases.
The book contains chapters by over 25 of the leading experts in the US and Canada including judges, lawyers, psychiatrists, psychologists, sociologists, journalists and domestic violence advocates. The problem is that 30+ years ago, at a time when no research was available the courts developed practices to respond to domestic violence csases. At the time there were widespread assumptions that domestic violence was caused by mental illness, substance abuse and the victim's behavior. All of these assumptions proved false but the courts continue to use outdated and discredited practices.
Particularly harmful to children is the myth that women and children frequently make false allegations to gain an advantage. It appears this myth was used by the judge in this case in failing to protect the children. Custody courts have been particularly bad in handling sexual abuse complaints because they don't want to believe a father could do something so heinous.
We would hope the courts would use the research in this new book to take a fresh look at practices that have been shown to work particularly poorly for children. When we see decisions like this one in which custody is given to the alleged abuser and the mother is given supervised or no visitation even though there is no evidence that she is unsafe, these cases have virtually always been decided wrongly. I hope the judge in this case will have the integrity to take a fresh look at this case based upon the up-to-date research instead of trying to justify the past decisions.
The judge is more interested in his pocket book. This judge & all the other crooked judges will one day have to answer for their actions but by then it'll be too late. That's why payback is "hell". I truly hope these girls are strong enough to survive the torture they are being put thru. It's a shame we can't trust the main people we should be able to trust. To the mom- I'd go public on evryone in this case w/all tv channels, paper, &websites. If my childs gonna suffer & b humiliated then ALL will know who's hurting them & ALLOWING it. Aren't judges appointed? He may not have a job soon
Thank you for posting this. So many people are unaware of this severe form of prejudice by the family courts against women and children. Thank you Kathleen Russell for helping to bring an end to it.
If judicial immunity is not ended for family court judges, then the family court judges will keep-on breaking the law.
I have been in the family court for 8 years now.
The system will have to answer for their actions, evenutally.
Reform is on it's way! You better believe it.
@ Kim, regarding "going public" — The media usually doesn't care at all. At least, not until after a mother or her kids are killed or go missing. I've tried to talk to the press, and other mothers I know have as well, and the local news stations have told us that our stories "aren't interesting."
The common misconception that "it takes two to tango" doesn't just come out of the judges' mouths. The whole society prefers to blame the victim and turn their backs on mothers and children who are suffering.
I'm in one of the worst counties in California, and involved in a five year custody battle with a clinical sociopath, so I have a little familiarity with this subject.
I know what she is going through (here in Mid-MO). Moms, and dads, if there are any, need to unite.
Only my kid is being poisoned with brainwashing against me. No bruises or anything can back me up. We had a counselor on the child's side, and his dad keeps pushing to get his. When he found out I wanted frequent visits, which I deserve, he went into a private room with our son and coaxed him into saying something that stopped proceeding in its tracks, and now its time for more filings and counselors, and judges and money. This article validates my heart-ache and gives me hope. Hang in there mom.
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In addition to the "meet" it has been decided to take afternoon tea at 15:30 for which I am helping out with the booking / arrangements.
Tea ( coffee ), sandwiches, scones, cakes ... all very civilised but there is an additional cost of £7.95 which has to be paid in advance, but I will take payment on the day.
I can make additions to the booking up until Friday 9th so please let me know if you are interested.
I'm really looking forward to this meet next Sunday - 'Salute to the 40's',18th September. It should be a good day out and the weather report looks promising! Anyone else wish to join us for the day? We have 60 plus members in this SE group and I know that some of you have voiced a preference in the past for a meet that's not been Sussex based .... so why not join us and make a visit to my corner of Kent, you'd be very welcome
Rob & Jude, really looking forward to meeting you both!
Sarah x
Glad you enjoyed yourself Jude and it does appear you took all the banter / teasing in good spirit in the light hearted way it was intended
Just let anyone of us know if you want company on another trip out sometime.
I was thinking of a very early morning 'catch the mist' trip somewhere, I am just trying to work out where is best - possibly Ashdown Forest on a Saturday morning. The other place I saw fabulous low lying mist was near Eastbourne Hospital early morning but there are lots of power lines in the way. Anyone got any other ideas? Jude
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(b) No foreign or alien insurer may permit a person to act, and no person may act, in the capacity of a managing general agent representing an insurer unless the person is licensed in this state to act as a managing general agent.
(c) No person may act in the capacity of a managing general agent with respect to risks located in this state for an insurer licensed in this state unless the person is a licensed insurance producer in this state.
(d) The commissioner may license as a managing general agent any individual or business entity that has complied with the requirements of this article and any regulations concerning licensure that may be promulgated by the commissioner. The commissioner may refuse to issue a license, subject to the right of the applicant to demand a hearing on the application, if the commissioner believes the applicant, any person named on the application or any member, principal, officer or director of the applicant is not trustworthy or competent to act as a managing general agent, or that any of the foregoing has given cause for revocation or suspension of such license, or has failed to comply with any prerequisite for issuance of such license.
(e) Any person seeking a license pursuant to subsection (d) of this section shall apply for the license in a form acceptable to the commissioner and shall pay to the commissioner a nonrefundable application fee in an amount prescribed by the commissioner. The application fee shall be not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars. Every licensed managing general agent shall pay to the commissioner a nonrefundable annual renewal fee in an amount prescribed by the commissioner. The renewal fee shall be not less than two hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars. Between the first day of May and the first day of June of the renewal year, each licensed managing general agent shall submit to the commissioner the renewal fee and a renewal application form as prescribed by the commissioner. All fees shall be collected by the commissioner, paid into the state treasury and placed to the credit of the special revenue account provided for in section thirteen, article three of this chapter. Each license issued pursuant to this article expires at midnight on the thirtieth day of June next following the day of issuance. (f) The commissioner may require a bond in an amount acceptable to him or her for the protection of the insurer.
(g) The commissioner may require a managing general agent to maintain an errors and omissions policy that is acceptable to the commissioner.
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FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons Pro Bowl wide receiver Roddy White (groin) and starting weakside linebacker Sean Weatherspon (hamstring) were limited in practice on Thursday.
Also, linebacker Robert James (knee) was limited in practice.
For the Broncos, cornerback Chris Harris (ankle) and guard Chris Kuper (forearm) did not practice. Guard Manny Ramirez (elbow) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (shoulder) were listed on the injury report, but fully participated in practice.
Brent Grimes out for the season
Video: What loss of Grimes means
Falcons offense makes it look easy
Still room for improvement in run game
Matt Ryan, Dirk Koetter form bond on and off the field
September 13th, 2012
4:57 pm
September 13th, 2012
5:08 pm
Hope it aint too serious they should be fine
September 13th, 2012
5:25 pm
Manny Ramirez has gotten so fat that he plays in the NFL now?!
September 13th, 2012
6:06 pm
This is what the NFC South will look like Tuesday Morning……………………………………………………..
NFC South Standings
Atlanta 2 – 0
Tampa Bay 1 – 1
Carolina 1 – 1
New Orleans 0 – 2
September 13th, 2012
9:24 pm
I agree Michael. The Saints will lose to the Panthers. Panthers are at home and as we know, the Aints aren't good on the road. Panthers win and Saints are 0-2.
September 13th, 2012
9:54 pm
This is just banter! Nothing wrong with these guys! We are coming out firing on ALL cylinders!
September 14th, 2012
7:22 am
The Saints could quite possibly lose to the Panthers.
The Falcons better protect themselves against Manning exploiting the loss of Grimes on Monday Night. Losing at home in front of a national audience would not be pretty.
The roller coaster is just leaving the station.
September 14th, 2012
7:35 am
The falcan'ts could quite possibly lose to the Broncos.
For those of you who aren't afflicted with lamebrained disease, you won't disavow the notion that the falcan'ts have a penchant, an affinity, an enamoration with losing before a national audience.
September 14th, 2012
8:54 am
Hey Seen, I see your mom got you up early this morning. Hope you have a great day.
September 14th, 2012
9:01 am
The Falcons do have a penchant for wetting the bed on MNF. I'd be nice to see that end this week.
September 14th, 2012
9:31 am
Not really, besides, this year well have 2 monday night wins, the broncos and the aints
September 14th, 2012
10:33 am
[...] to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, linebacker Sean Weatherspoon and wide receiver Roddy White were both limited in practice [...]
September 14th, 2012
11:14 am
Identity Crisis
Falcons win – party time on Peachtree Street
Falcons lose – the DBB (Dirty Bird Bandwagon) loses riders faster than a jack-knifed snowmobile
September 14th, 2012
11:38 am
[...] to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, linebacker Sean Weatherspoon and wide receiver Roddy White were both limited in practice [...]
September 14th, 2012
12:37 pm
@SeenThisB4….go blow your tuba !!!!!!!
September 14th, 2012
12:49 pm
The Saint will be lucky to win one game this year. Notice Seen, Hiram, Joe Tess, and all the other thugs are not posting. They know……
September 14th, 2012
1:03 pm
I have to say Seen is still here. I like that shows you got nads. I believe my statement on the other blog to you Seen is coming true. Hang in there chap. Its gonna get bumpy.
September 14th, 2012
2:16 pm
SuxThisB4 is like the typhoid Mary of "lamebrained" disease. And just like her, he disavows his serious affliction.
Amazingly and unfortunately too many give him props of which he does not deserve. This guy has ZERO nads……….he hides behind a keyboard.
I recall before the Aint's/Skins game how Sux was going on and on how their game was being given a national audience. Talk about laying an egg before a national audience…………..right there in their very own Aqua Bowl. Skins 40 – Aints 32 (and actually the game wasn't even that close)
September 14th, 2012
3:34 pm
I love the predictions for this week! We will be 2-0! Aints 0-2! Succaneers 1-1 and


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Please extend our thanks to all VanLandingham staff who madeTom's and my wedding weekend so special and memorable! Every guest we have talked to has mentioned what a lovely location it was, and how the food and service were. Thanks to you for your help answering questions and coordinating everything from our first inquiry to the final event.
All the best,
Kelly Grogan
Dear Cathy,
Kelley and I had the most wonderful wedding imaginable!Thank you very much for providding us and or geusts such as outstanding experience.
Tom Hughes
p.s. We loved Bo the cat!
Great Morning Cathy:
On behalf of City Dive, Inc. we want to say, "THANK YOU" for the warmth and hospitality shown to us during the Retreat on Saturday, August 31, 2013.. You and your staff were totally AMAZING, catered to our every need/request, and made us feel right at home (literally)....
The Morehead Inn is a beautiful place with an inviting ambiance and our time redeemed there shall never be forgotten!
Thanks Again!!
Ivory T. Miller
City Dive, Inc. Event Coordinator
Hey Melissa-
Thanks so much for hosting the tasting last week. The food was AMAZING and it was so great to see everything set up, almost like a reception! I was definitely able to envision the way things will be the day of our wedding, and I couldn't be happier!
~Erin Kearney (Bride September 2012)
Hi Melissa,
The weekend was FANTASTIC!! The girls really enjoyed the bed and breakfast. Everyone had a wonderful time and the Saturday night party was perfect!! Compliments to you and your staff.
~ Stacie Destin (Birthday Party February 2012)
Hi Melissa,
Thank you SO much for everything you all did to make my birthday awesome! We had such a great weekend and the party was amazing! It sounds like everyone enjoyed themselves and everything went off without a hitch (from my perspective).
Thanks again for everything!
Megan (Birthday Party February 2012)
Dear Melissa,
Gudrun and Jay will be in touch with you, I am sure. But, in the meantime, Vicky and I want to say THANKS for all you did to make THE BIG DAY very special. You and your staff were great. You personally took the time to listen to our ideas and then you executed things so well.
It is clear that you love what you do and it shows in your work. Our family would gladly recommend you and The Morehead Inn to anyone.
Best regards,
Peter Jorgenson (Wedding March 2012)
Thank you for all of your help making the MHA's Chocolate Therapy event a success. The set-up and food were wonderful, Kathy and all the staff took care of our needs. Our guests really seemed to enjoy themselves. Thanks for all of your time and graciousness to the MHA as a non-profit!
... you were exceptionally good to work with – kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and absolutely reliable. I wish everyone I deal with in the business world were as excellent as you; the world would be so much better if everyone were.
And to all who prepared the food for our party … you are the best!! The food was delicious, wonderfully abundant, and beautifully presented. It was just what I was hoping for after seeing your website. Orchids coupled with sage leaves! Wow! So lovely! The delivery and setting up of the food were smoothly, quickly and kindly done.
All the guests complimented the food – and ate and ate and ate. My heartfelt thanks go to the two chefs and all other staff members who worked on our behalf. The evening was simply beautiful in every way. I'm still glowing.
Merry Christmas,
Margaret Wollen
Hi Jack,
I just want to say that everything turned out lovely, and we received a lot of compliments on the location of the venue, and MULTIPLE compliments about the staff (which includes yourself). You all did more than an exceptional job with everything and I could not have asked for more. I am beyond pleased with the level of service that was provided and the time that went into making our wedding reception GREAT!!!!
Jack, you were EXCEPTIONAL through out the entire time of putting my wedding reception together, and I could not have asked for any one better. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
Kindest Regards,
~Melissa Dillahunt~
Jack, I never let you know how wonderful our planning meeting went - it was just superbe - everything was just perfect, down to the most minute details. We'll certainly plan another gathering there again. Thanks very much for all your help!
Carol King
Executive Assistant
Spectrum Properties
Jack, what a wonderful celebration!! The wedding was so sweet and so much fun!! I want to thank you for being you and making Jordan's day go so well. The Van Landingham made us all feel so special and at home and it was commented by so many how beautiful everything was.... You are so special and I just love Jack now ...it was a safe feeling to know Jack is in charge!! Take care and know we appreciate all you did for us..
Jennie Lacivita
Thank you, thank you , thank you!!!!! The reception last night was absolutely beautiful. The comments from our guest were so wonderful and addresses everything to how "perfect" it was to how we "knew how to throw a party"! My vision of you standing in the monsoon with no umbrella and a smile on your face is proof of your character, your integrity and your passion for your job! You promised us it would be wonderful and it was! You kept your word despite God's reminder that "we are not in control"! Your "adaptability" and flexibility were so appreciated! On behalf of Kevin and me, I would like to thank you for helping make Lauren and Bryan's wedding a day they will never forget and I suspect one of the happiest days of their lives.
Very kindest regards!
Dear Jack,
Wow! What an incrediable night we enjoyed for our wedding!!! You were awesome to work with and I knew that it would be good at the Morehead Inn but it was so beyond my dreams!! You handled everything with such professionalism and made me feel very confident in the event staff. The entire staff that worked with us on Saturday, July 30th was wonderful. The Inn was beautiful, setup great, and guests so happy. The transition between wedding and reception was remarkable (I heard 7 minutes!). While I did not get to eat at the reception, I heard that the food was so so good and looked beautiful. (I would love to have dinner at the Inn sometime to enjoy the food). I heard raves about the food. The entire evening was over-the-top! You are wonderful and I would love the opportunity to work with you again! Thank you for all you did to make that day the best of my life. Rob and I are loving our life together! I wanted to ask you about an event that Van is in charge of for Northside Christian Academy. He is hosting his 25th high school reunion on October 1st. There will be 25-30 adults in attendence. He is looking for a very reasonable place and with reasonable prices for the dinner. Is the library available? What kind of pricing can you do for him? Have a wondeful day! Thank you again for everything!!!
Missy Johnston
Hey Jack,
Just wanted to say hello and let you know that we are living "happily ever after"! Our perfect wedding was immediately followed by what we feel is the perfect marriage. We reviewed our wedding photos this weekend and wanted to thank you once again for being an absolute pleasure to work with. You took great care of us and decreased our stress level tremendously. We have recommended the VLE to several friends and hope to come out there again sometime for a picnic. Hope your summer is going well...take care!
Mike and Amanda Sellers (May 23, 2008)
I can't thank you enough for making Megan & Matt's wedding so beautiful and perfect Saturday. Everything was wonderful. I've heard nothing but praise from loads of people that attended - the food was fabulous, the service outstanding, the house and gardens absolutely beautiful. The list could go on. You and your staff know what you are doing and you are very good at it!!! You gave Megan a fairy tale wedding and I do thank you. Unfortunately I only have one daughter so we don't have any more weddings to host, but I can assure you I will recommend without any hesitation or reservation The VanLandingham Estate to friends and family who may be planning such events in the future. Thanks again!
Marty McKenzie
Dear Jack,
I just wanted to let you and everyone who was involved in Lindsay and Jamie's wedding know how much we appreciated all the hard work that went into making it such a wonderful memory for the two of them. I wanted Lindsay to have the wedding of her dreams, and that is exactly what she got. I was worried about how we were going to put it together in the two hours we had following the previous wedding, but as promised, it all worked out. A small army came out of the woodwork to make it all happen. The food was wonderful---many compliments on how delicious everything was! And could you believe the perfect weather? adine was extremely helpful, and a lot of fun, too! The girls really enjoyed her being around. But, most of all, Jack, thank you for all your help and assistance. You reassured and kept me sane (most of the time). I thought I was running around like a crazy person, but I think you had me beat! At least......you knew what you were doing. I had many people tell me that they had no idea that a place like the VLE existed.
I'm sure with the beauty and excellence in service, that the word will be spread!! Thanks again for a beautiful wedding, (June 18, 2005)
Jenny Williams
Carolyn & Philomena:
Katie & I want to express or deepest appreciation and thanks for your warm, friendly, caring thoughts and your heartwarming company while we had the pleasure of staying at the Estate. You ladies made our trip most enjoyable and we look forward to our next visit. Until then!
Mary & Katie
Dear Julie -
Although you were very much missed on Saturday, Jack and Adam did a bang up job. Just as I expected. But this note is to single you out as one of the best project planners and mangers I have had the privilege of being coupled. I could not have completed the task of the reception with such ease if you had not been there to tie all of the lose ends together. You were friendly pleasant and so very helpful.. You even encouraged me when I was discouraged. I do not know how to express my thanks to you for the wonderful day. Everything was just perfect. Everyone had a marvelous experience. The Bride and Groom enjoyed themselves, because all of the details were handled with such ease and grace. Your input was invaluable. I feel like I made a friend. When all was said and done, we felt as if for a few hours we had been transported to something akin to Neverland. Expect to hear from me some day very soon and we will celebrate a successful partnership. Thank you again for being such a god send. You are a true asset to your company.
Beth Upchurch
Hi Julie,
Just wanted to say thank you once again for making Ruth and John's weekend so special. From the luncheon to the final breakfast on Sunday, you and your staff were most gracious and helpful in every way. We really appreciate the willingness of everyone to do what was asked with smiles on their faces. My special thanks to Adam for working throughout the weekend and especially to YOU for all the planning and preparations that you most graciously sat through. Many of our guests made comments to us about what a great facility The Morehead Inn was and many also said they had never been to an event there, so hopefully the weekend will also provide some additional business for you. We will with highest recommendations do our best to be good advertising for you all. Finally, as a hugh compliment--Ruth said to me Saturday night when she and John were leaving, "Thank you for making the day so perfect"--which of course would never have happened without you and all your terrific staff! We're still holding out for Kathryn to use your facilities--and thankfully we'll have a few years to build up the "coffers."
All the Best,
Just a quick note to THANK YOU for all your help this past Saturday with the Segura reception. Sometimes, folks just need to be pulled along to get them to do things I guess. You allowing the first dances on the patio was a FANTASTIC touch- the guests really enjoyed it and the bride and groom commented at the end of the night how romantic it was. You proved AGAIN, why the VanLandingham and the Morehead Inn are THE place to have your special events- you take such good care of everyone involved!
See you soon,
Bill the DJ
Hi Julie,
I just wanted to thank you very much for helping Spruce and I have such a special wedding day. Everything was perfect. You are very good at what you do. People can't stop bragging about what a beautiful wedding and ceremony it was. I couldn't have done it without you. You made everything run smoothly at the wedding and I didn't have to worry about a thing. It was the wedding that I have always dreamed of having. It was a pleasure working with you.
Thank you very much,
I want to thank the staff of the VanLandingham Estate. Our daughter's wedding was spectacular. Twenty one years ago my wife and I had our wedding at the Morehead Inn. Several years ago my niece had her wedding at the Morehead Inn. My daughter liked the VanLandingham Estate. Julie was perfect. She was fun to work with and in the last days before the wedding totally attentive. On the day of the wedding, she a true gem. She was cool, responded to every request of parents, bride and groom and quests. She found candles that were better than the ones I brought, pins to keep flowers together, and made sure everything went well. She was always engaged in our wedding plans and a Jewish wedding. She is an asset to the Inn and Estate. My daughter told us that she had the "wedding that I wanted". You have helped give us a family event that will always be remembered.
Allen B. Saxe
We simply cannot thank you enough for being our "rock" and our friend during all the planning and details of our wedding. You assured us at every point, so we knew we never had to be concerned about even the most minor detail. We hoped to find something for you in addition to the check in Italy, but believe it or not, that unique and amazing country simply didn't show us a treasure worth bringing home to you that could possible express our gratitude. You're amazing!!
Kelly and Marcy
Dear Julie,
Just a note to thank you again for all you did to make Laura and Jon's day even more special. You and all your staff could not have been more delightful to work with and we appreciate all you did on our behalf. On a apersonal note-we loved working with you, the ease and grace with which you did your job made us all more comfortable. All the best to you in the future.
Best Regards,
Ann VanDyke
Dear Julie,
Luis and I have returned froma fantastic honeymoon in Italy and are settling into a "normal" life. Last month seems like a wonderful whirlwind of events. It was bittersweet to see it all come to an end, but Luis and I are now enjoying the fun, newness, and excitement of learning to live as husband and wife. Marriage adds a certain sweetness even to everyday routines. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping me with my reception at VanLandingham. You were always so available, proffesional and enthusiastic. You really gave me a very low-sressed experience of planning a wedding. I will be happy happy to recommend VanLandingham to future brides. I will always remember your help and kindness during this important time. With warmest regards,
Carey Hagler Moreno
Ijust feel I need to properly thank you for all you did to make Kelly and Troy's wedding the perfect day. I had heard that you run a "tight ship" and I saw that first hand on Saturday. Your whole staff worked quickly and efficiently behind the scenes, always anticipating our needs. When you left I felt very good in Adam's capable care. I will never forget how quickly you always answered my emails (except for one – Ha!) and I'll never forget the genuine concerned in your face (and Savannah's) the day we came out to see the tent. I know you both would have done anything at that point to make things work. But in the end, Kelly got her dream wedding in exactly the location she wanted. We will never forget that day, nor will we forget you. Thank you from myself, Tom and Mr. and Mrs. Gallo!! p.s. Thanks also to Savannah for her sweet words to me the morning of the wedding. She will be a genuine asset to the VanLandingham.
Jackie Lawing
Dear Julie,
Cliffand I cannot thank you enough for all your help with our rehearsal dinner. You and everyone at the Morehead Inn could not have been more fun to work with. The food and setting was absolutely perfect and we really appreciate all of your hard work and dedication. We will absolutely recommend the Morehead Inn to others and if we ever plan another dinner party, you will be our first call. Thank you again!
Katherine Coley
Just a note to thank you for all you did for us to make Carrie & Jason's wedding reception a wonderful day to remember. Family and friends had a great time and were so impressed by everything; the facility, the food, the professionalism of you and the Morehead Inn staff. We wouldn't change a thing. It was so special.
Thank you!
Vickie and Jerry Porter
Julie and staff,
Thank you for all your help in making Carmen's wedding day a success. Your professionalism made it seem like a piece of cake. Your help was invaluable. Even the weather held out for us. I can't thank you enough.
Rose Wooten
Thank you Julie. I thought the whole evening was beautiful. It went by without a hitch, thanks to you and the wonderful staff at the VanLandingham. I really appreciate how thorough you were to the last detail. I felt more like a guest than a host. Emily and Vlad will have nothing but the fondest of memories. My family and friends had a wonderful time and they loved the ambiance of the VanLandingham. The vendors you recommended were fabulous. I can not think of one detail I would change. Best to you Julie and thank you again.
Jane Schmidt
Hello Julie,
On behalf of UNC Charlotte, I would like to thank you and your staff for making the Meeting and Event Planning Class a wonderful experience for our attendees. Your attention to detail and customer service was clearly exceptional. We were delighted to have you give the group a tour of the Estate and walk us through the grounds. The food was fabulous and those brownies, as my students mentioned, "were the best they ever had!". We appreciate your hospitality and look forward to having events in the future at The VanLandingham Estate. Thank you again!
Hi Jack,
I hope word got back to you that we had a wonderful time throughout our rehearsal dinner and couldn't come up with any complaints about your venue and staff should we have even tried. The food was delicious, and pretty much everyone commented on how beautiful the space was.
Patricia Williams
Dear Jack,
Hi. We met briefly last Saturday nite when you were putting the finishing touches on the Anniversary Dinner for the Lueck's at the Harwood Room. The dinner and everything was great, went smoothly, wonderful food, relaxing atmosphere and I/we cannot thank you enough. All the family had a terrific time.
We appreciate all the attention to details. Have a great July 4.
Thank you very much
Fran (Lueck) Phillips
2010 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 334-8909 Main
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PUMA Social Club Cape Town Launch Party
The PUMA Social Club will debut in Cape Town with an invite only launch party on December 1. The party will feature the launch of the PUMA Creative Factory , late night games, and after hours revelry!
- 15 People RSVPed
- Date: Wednesday, December 01, 2010
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Who's Invited?: Invite Only
PUMA Social Club Cape Town
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