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The smell is rank, even for 1910. No one has showered. The lucky ones had time to air on the decks and cut the smell with an odor of briny sea. A family have blotted themselves in cologne, not realizing that stink makes the line move faster. The immigration officers will linger over them in the relief of their perfumed cloud.
The mother, nearing the front, hisses in Greek at her son to stifle his coughs. She pinches his cheeks so he'll look rosey. The boy growls to sooth his throat and she glares at him. "Are you an animal now?" He stops, but now he is thinking of what animal he will be.
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After 42 years in Hollis, NH, Diane and I have settled in our new home in Clermont, Florida, and we are lovin' It. We live in a 55+community called Kings Ridge. Gorgeous place! Look it up online to see what it's like.
We haven't been here two weeks and I'm already working into the music scene. So far I've sung at the Kings Ridge Memorial Day service and several 5K races at the Clermont Waterfront Park. I'm also doing a pre-show for the Clermont Moonlight Playhouse musical, 1776. I get the people going with some patriotic songs before the show starts. That's a blast! I'l be doing this all 4 weekends in June, three shows a week.
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September 30, 2008
Why the Wall Street bail out plan is bad-6: The credit ratings agencies scandal
In voting down the bailout proposal 228-205 yesterday, the House of Representatives struck a small blow for democracy. They refused to be steamrolled by Wall Street and its agents in Congress and the administration.
As usual, in the run up to the vote, the administration met in secret with the Congressional leadership, worked out some vague plan, gave the House members just a few hours to see the bill, and then ordered the House members to vote for it or else, saying "Trust us, we know what is best. If you immediately don't do what we say, the world will come to an end."
Why exactly is this so urgent? Why cannot a solution wait for weeks or even months? This crisis was not created in a day, why must it be 'solved' in a day? On the rare occasions when the question is posed of why this urgency is necessary, the response is incoherent, vaguely referring to the need for 'confidence' and 'calming the markets'.
This attempt by an elite to ram through a policy with major consequences without extended debate is an insult to the democratic process and is symptomatic of an oligarchic system, not a representative democracy.
There should be public hearings when such a major issue is involved. There should be open testimony from all relevant parties as to what exactly the problem is and the pros and cons of the various options. Everything should be out in the open and completely transparent.
To their credit, enough members resisted the president, Treasury Secretary, Fed Chair, and the leadership of both parties (such as that blustering bully Barney Frank) and said resoundingly "No!" Of course they will now come under intense pressure and blamed for losses on Wall Street. But the goal of the government should be the general welfare of people and the broader economy, not to protect stock prices in the short term.
The members of Congress who voted no should resist pressure and not capitulate until they get a deal that is genuinely in the interests of ordinary people and not Wall Street. The only way we are going to get any serious and meaningful reform of the deeply flawed financial system is in exchange for the bailout money. Once you give Paulson the ransom he is demanding, it's all over. You can forget about getting any long-term solutions.
And now we return to the regularly scheduled post . . .
In my post on the current financial mess, I pointed out the key, and scandalous, role played by the credit ratings agencies like Moody's and Standard and Poor which gave the highest ratings of AAA to these mortgage-based securities although they did not deserve them. This was important since major public funds (like pensions) that deal with the savings of many lower and middle-income people are required to only invest in the safest securities. So getting the AAA rating was essential if this vast pool of money was to be tapped.
An article in Bloomberg News reveals how the top executive at these ratings companies pressured their analysts to give these highest ratings without the normal scrutiny they should receive, because "Without those AAA ratings, the gold standard for debt, banks, insurance companies and pension funds wouldn't have bought the products."
Flawed AAA ratings on mortgage-backed securities that turned to junk now lie at the root of the world financial system's biggest crisis since the Great Depression, according to Raiter and more than 50 former ratings professionals, investment bankers, academics and consultants.
"I view the ratings agencies as one of the key culprits," says Joseph Stiglitz, 65, the Nobel laureate economist at Columbia University in New York. "They were the party that performed that alchemy that converted the securities from F-rated to A-rated. The banks could not have done what they did without the complicity of the ratings agencies."
What these ratings agencies did was to take short cuts and depend on computer-driven mathematical models and their competitors' analyses rather than do their own field research. In fact, people were not interested in even seeing the properties on which their ratings were based.
In late 2005, First Pacific's Mann says, he invited East Coast investors to take a subprime mortgage tour up California's main interstate artery, to see the problem for themselves. The I-5 runs from San Diego to Sacramento, passing through Orange County, Bakersfield and Stockton.
"Nobody wanted to do it," he says. "Unfortunately, most of the models were constructed by people who hadn't seen most of America and certainly weren't familiar with the areas they were rating."
The article describes how the analysts were pressured.
"We must produce a credit estimate," Gugliada, a member of the structured-finance rating group's executive committee, wrote to Raiter in a March 2001 e-mail. "It is your responsibility to provide those credit estimates, and your responsibility to devise a method for doing so. Please provide the credit estimates requested!" he wrote, signing off with his nickname "Guido."
"He was asking me to just guess, put anything down," says Raiter, interviewed at his home in rural Virginia, 69 miles (111 kilometers) west of Washington. "I'm surprised that somebody didn't say, 'Richard, don't ever put this crap in writing.'"
Gugliada, like Raiter, now says that he views as flawed many of the ratings S&P and Moody's assigned.
"There was the self-delusion, which hit not just rating agencies but everybody, in the fact that the mortgage market had never, ever, had any problems, and nobody thought it ever would," Gugliada says.
But then came the reckoning.
Driven by competition for fees and market share, the New York-based companies stamped out top ratings on debt pools that included $3.2 trillion of loans to homebuyers with bad credit and undocumented incomes between 2002 and 2007. As subprime borrowers defaulted, the companies have downgraded more than three-quarters of the structured investment pools known as collateralized debt obligations issued in the last two years and rated AAA.
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Bank writedowns and losses on the investments totaling $523.3 billion led to the collapse or disappearance of Bear Stearns Cos., Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Merrill Lynch & Co. and compelled the Bush administration to propose buying $700 billion of bad debt from distressed financial institutions.
At bottom, the problem was the incestuous relationship between the companies seeking the ratings and the ratings agencies that bestowed them.
Through it all, the rating companies had a basic conflict: They were paid by the businesses whose products they rated. Moody's told the Paris-based Committee of European Securities Regulators in November 2007 -- in the 49th footnote of a 35-page response to its questionnaire on structured-finance -- that it allowed managers who supervised analysts to "provide expert input" on fees "in a limited range of circumstances."
SEC Chief Cox said in June that the rating companies engaged in the "lucrative business of consulting with issuers on exactly how to go about getting" top ratings.
This what happens when you take away oversight and mindlessly extol the virtues of the 'free market' and blandly assume that 'the market will correct itself.' Greed runs rampant.
POST SCRIPT: McCain and the Keating Five scandal
Given the strong similarity of the current Wall Street bailout scandal to the earlier savings and loan scandal of the 1980s, you would have thought that the media would have paid more attention to that story, especially since John McCain was one of the five US senators fingered as being influenced by the notorious Charles Keating, who went to jail for his role. Keating was a benefactor of McCain and a close friend of Cindy McCain.
For those not familiar with that earlier episode here is the story of McCain and Keating told in less than two minutes.
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Hi Mano,
Excellent interview with a David Cay Johnston on the bailout.
I agree the bailout package is really a bad idea. I am an attorney and small business owner and not a great economist. But common sense would tell you that the bailout is not going to work. First, buying "bad" debt is like giving an aspirin to a man who is shot in the head, for an headache. What they need to be concerned about is the cause of the bad debt.
Austin Clark
Great article Mano. You are right on target, and your words have proved fruitful, as even now its being revealed that much of the bailout money is being set aside for acquisitions rather than the suggested increase of credit capital for the little guys.. oh well.
D.C. Johnston is the best. Interesting to see now that sentiment is getting even more negative to the bailout and yet they are pushing through the second round! Buying bad debt isn't the answer, and I for one think we are just fanning the flames. Great post, thanks!
As a small business owner and libertarian, I found the whole debacle of how the government has handled this "financial crisis" to be appalling.
The bailout plans helped those in power and those with wealth. It did little to nothing for those who make the actual economy go.
I have found that just about anytime Congress rushes to pass anything, it leads to many unintended consequences.
History has definitely shown that to be true for this series of attempts by the government. Centralized government has never worked. The preponderance of evidence has shown that decentralized methods have a much stronger impact on the economy.
Unfortunately time has also proven that no matter who gets elected, they tend to think they can still solve the issues by passing more laws.


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This new feature in Wessex Scene has been started simply because I like eating burgers. They're cheap, easy to find and everyone likes them.
My job is to go around Winchester trying different burgers every week and reviewing them. I don't get no free burgers for doing this, so if I hate the burger, I'M A SAY IT. If I like them, then they'll score high on some kind of rating system.
First up, it's The Old Gaolhouse (JD Wetherspoon's) Italian Burger.
(Char-grilled chicken breast burger with mozzarella and nut free pesto) inc. chips + 6 onion rings.
£4.99 w/drink (using a voucher!) normally around £6.00
I've been to Wetherspoon's many-a-times but this was a burger I hadn't had before, so it was about time I tried it. I prefer chicken to a beef burger any day, and the thought of melted mozzarella on chicken makes my salivate… it's one of those things, you know?I'm not too keen on pesto though, so I asked them to remove it.
After a quite a long wait on a not-so-busy evening, it finally came! The chips looked good as usual, the relish pot came disintegrated, so half of the relish was missing and the onion rings were more golden than ever before. Then I noticed that chicken. DAMN! It looked good. It would have looked better if the melted mozzarella that I had in mind actually came. Instead, the gave me a slice of cold mozzarella. Come on son, I didn't order a salad! Oh, the burger came with pesto too.
I was too hungry to send it back so I tucked in and that burger bun was so soft. The chicken was super tender and juicy too. The mozzarella was pretty awful and I still don't like pesto on my burgers. The relish was decent, not the best I've ever had. The chips they serve are thick and crispy, so a solid 4/5.
All in all, you get what you pay for. It's a good place to go and hang out with friends and have a cheap meal any day of the week. If you have vouchers, it's even cheaper!
Overall Rating: 6 / 10
Decent for going with friends but don't take your lady friend there for one of these burgers. Just saying.
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WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. - Junior Shawn Sullivan (Saugus, Mass.) collected six points Wednesday night, scoring two goals and adding four assists to lead Tufts University past Plymouth State University, 9-3, in non-conference ice hockey action at Waterville Valley Ice Arena.
The Jumbos scored three goals in each period to skate away with the victory, improving to 7-13-1 overall, while PSU dropped its fifth in a row to fall to 7-15-0. Tufts led 3-0 after one period and 6-0 after two, but PSU came back with three power play goals in the third period during a major penalty by the visitors.
In addition to the offense provided by Sullivan, senior Pat Byrne (Burlington, Mass.) finished with a goal and two assists for Tufts, and junior John Hurd (Arlington, Mass.), sophomore Jack Thompson (Melrose, Mass.) and freshman Matt Dalton (Duxbury, Mass.) added a goal and an assist apiece. The Jumbos also got one goal each from sophomores Matt McCarthy (Medfield, Mass.) and Ken Cleary (Cambridge, Mass.) and freshman Brian Bailey (East Greenwich, R.I.).
PSU scored all three of its goals in a 60-second span in the third period. Freshman Jay Londer (Philadelphia, Pa.) put the Panthers on the board with his first career goal at 9:00, and junior Michal Bodnar (Olomouc, Czech Rep.) and sophomore Dennis Kane (Westford, Mass.) connected for the Panthers at 9:32 and 10:00.
Senior goaltender Ben Crapser (Paxton, Mass.) made 40 saves for the Jumbos. Sophomore Kyle VanDingstee (Skaneateles, N.Y.) made 27 saves for PSU in the first two periods, and freshman Brendan Fahy (Plymouth, Mass.) came on to stop seven shots in the third period.
PSU has two games left in the season - Saturday at Worcester State (7:00 p.m.) and next Tuesday (2/24) against Western New England at Waterville Valley (6:00 p.m.). Tufts returns home to close out its campaign Friday against Trinity and Saturday vs. Wesleyan, both games at 7:30 p.m.
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A product blitz could put taxi, fuel cells on world stage
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. will capitalize on its sponsorship of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by launching a string of models tied to the games, including a taxi and fresh fuel cell cars, a Japanese auto magazine reported.
The product blitz will showcase Toyota's lineup and help the world's biggest automaker to milk a 10-year Olympic sponsorship deal — announced in March and running through 2024 — for all its worth.
As part of the push, Toyota plans at least eight vehicles that highlight modern mobility, Japan's Best Car magazine reported.
They include versions of the Lexus LS and Japan-market Toyota Crown sedans equipped with variants of the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain used in the recently released Toyota Mirai, Best Car said.
A Toyota spokesman declined to comment on the magazine's report, saying the company couldn't discuss future product plans. But he said the 2020 Olympics mark a "mental and philosophical milestone" for the company.
Toyota engineers intend to deploy fuel cell drivetrains beyond the Mirai, the spokesman added.
The Olympic Games have long favored using zero-emission electric vehicles to accompany events such as the marathon, given concerns over the quality of the air athletes must breathe.
The LS fuel cell would debut by 2018 while the Crown fuel cell arrives the following year, Best Car said. Renderings published by the magazine show both vehicles with the gaping side air intakes that appear on the front fascia of the Mirai.
Toyota may roll out a fuel cell version of its next-generation Estima minivan, the magazine reported.
Also on tap is a taxi based on the JPN Taxi Concept that debuted at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. Such an entry could replace the boxy Crown Comfort cabs that are ubiquitous throughout Japan.
Another image car in line for a revamp is the old-school Toyota Century, the grand dame of Japanese limousines and a car that hardly has been updated since its second generation debut in 1997.
A redesign is expected in 2017 that will replace the current version's V-12 engine with a 5.0-liter, V-8 hybrid drivetrain. That will boost fuel economy 3 percent, Best Car said.
Toyota also is planning full redesigns of its Japan-market van lineup: the Toyota Noah, Voxy, Alphard and Vellfire. Those vans would be offered as hybrids, Best Car said.
Throw into the mix a plug-in version of the fourth-generation Prius hybrid. That vehicle is expected to arrive next year.
All of these cars will be front and center at the Olympics, ferrying athletes, VIPs, officials and spectators to and from events. Toyota's sponsorship deal means national and global Olympic activities will use the automaker's vehicles exclusively.
Toyota and other Japanese carmakers have been considering ways to make the Tokyo Olympics a showcase for their products. But the sponsorship deal ensures Toyota dominates the stage.
Aside from Toyota's hydrogen-powered vehicles, connected cars and autonomous-driving technologies are expected to feature prominently. Personal mobility runabouts, such as Toyota's three-wheeled, scooterlike i-Road, likely will be on show, too.
Indeed, Best Car reports Toyota will offer up the i-Road as well as its two-wheeled Segway-like Winglet for use by security personnel and visitor guides at the games.
The stakes could be high. The Olympic Games will require the service of several thousand fleet vehicles, including several hundred of the one-person mobility runabouts, Best Car said.
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Audio Reading
Jessy Haugh replied to Coutney's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Courtney, Currently, we have two apps that work with android devices. Are you using Dolphin EasyReader or Voice Dream Reader? You can generally change the preference settings in either the audio or voice settings area or you may have to click on audio settings, and then click on voice settings. Though as stated above I will need to know the name of the app you are using.
Jessy Haugh replied to Darcy's topic in General DiscussionHi Darcy, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, sometimes files get stuck while converting into the format you've requested. I did reprocess that book for you and this should fix any issues with the file. Please try downloading your book again. Note that it could take up to 7 days for your "in progress" file to fail before you can re-download it. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop an in progress download. You may either download the book in a different format, or wait for the current version to fail before attempting the download again. If you are still unable to download the title please call our Technical Support team at 650-352-0198 option #2.
The app skips to the end
Jessy Haugh replied to R Fernandez's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Fernandez, I will make sure our technical support team contacts you about this issue right away.
pause on Chromebook
Jessy Haugh replied to Dana Krueger's topic in General DiscussionHello Dana, The Web Reader alone is pretty basic, and always begins reading at the top of a page. So if one wishes it to begin reading in a specific spot, you'll need to scroll until that area is focused at the top. Another option is to install the Read and Write extension, which will work when the book is opened. This tool does allow more control over what is read, and where it begins reading. If the members have access to a smartphone/tablet the free app Dolphin EasyReader has many more features that our members like.
Switch activated Bookshare
Jessy Haugh replied to Kristine Dooley's topic in General DiscussionHi Kristine, Many of our reading tools are switch-compatible, including Web Reader and Read:OutLoud. Both programs have keyboard shortcuts to start and stop the Text to Speech. We recommend binding your switch to these keys for greater accessibility. In Web Reader, Alt + P starts and stops the TTS, while Ctrl + T controls the audio in Read:OutLoud. We recommend switch users install Voice Dream Reader (iOS or Android) or Read2Go (iOS) on their mobile devices.
Dolphin EasyReader
Jessy Haugh replied to Tammy Ludwig-Miller's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Tammy, Unfortunately this is am ongoing issue with TTS in general. We constantly run into this issue across the board with our most popular apps such as Dolphin EasyReader, Voice Dream Reader etc. Certain apps can allow you to update, and change how words are pronounced though this feature is still very limited.
Cannot delete books from reading list
Jessy Haugh replied to Donna Rivers's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Donna, Click on your reading list, and go to the Reading List where the title "Remove" should be listed under the Action Column. If the member wants a title assigned to them by a different sponsor removed then that sponsor will need to remove it from their Reading List.
Problems with books stopping
Jessy Haugh replied to Susan Lawrence's topic in General DiscussionHi Susan, The Web Reader alone is pretty basic, and will always start reading at the top of a page. If you want it to start reading in a specific spot, you'll need to scroll until that area is focused at the top of the page. Another option is to install the Read and Write extension, which will work when the book is opened. This tool does allow more control over what is read, and where it starts reading. For the stopping issue's I would call our technical support team as this could be caused by a few things.
Using Bookshare through Capti (iOS)
Jessy Haugh replied to Katherine von Kreisler's topic in Bookshare HelpThis would apply with Voice Dream Reader as well. Unfortunately the apps you mentioned are not developed by Humanware or Bookshare. So adding this feature would depend on the app developer. I would recommend using the Dolphin EasyReader app, which syncs with our reading lists. It is also one of the more popular apps our members use, on top of that it is free.
Read2Go not working since iOS 12 update
Jessy Haugh replied to Karen Narvol's topic in Bookshare HelpRead2Go does still work though it does not receive updated as frequently as some newer apps. I would recommend using the Dolphin EasyReader app. It is much nicer with better features as well. Currently I have run into no issues or bugs when using this app.
Jessy Haugh replied to Lesley Glaze's topic in Feature SuggestionsHi Lesley, Unfortunately, at this time that feature is not available. Beeline Reader is not a Bookshare app so I'm not sure if or when that feature would be added. The free app Dolphin EasyReader would be the best option for a bookmark feature. This is one of the more popular apps our members are using.
Quality should be the same no matter how you open the title. In the synopsis page of the book is the quality of the scan will be listed. Depending on the title itself it may or may not have images. When searching for titles in our library it will indicate if the title has images or just image descriptions.
Hi Dante, I would recommend following the link to our Getting Started with Open Lore page. This will give your a basic breakdown of how to use Open Lore. Another link I'm provides gives step by step instructions on how to download Bookshare Books with Open Lore. Please follow the link for How do I open Bookshare content on Open Lore. If you still run into any issues, please contact our Technical Support team so that we can walk you through the initial download.
How to save download textbook on iPad hard drive
Jessy Haugh replied to Bob Hoffman's topic in General DiscussionHi Bob, I am going to send you an email with all this information.
"Download Failed" of MP3 book
Jessy Haugh replied to Peter Myers's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Peter, The downloaded file may have downloaded anyway. You are going to want to check on recent downloads on the device you are using. If you are accessing Bookshare one a mobile device I highly recommend downloading the app Dolphin EasyReader. While you certainly can download Mp3 versions of our titles, doing it this way is not the most accessible. I generally recommend if using a smartphone/tablet to use one of the available apps. If you are accessing on a laptop or computer the Read Now option is much nicer.
Qualifying students
Jessy Haugh replied to MTamy61's topic in General DiscussionHi, In order to distribute copyrighted material, Bookshare must follow all regulations set by U.S. copyright law, specifically the Chafee Amendment. All Bookshare members must have a Chafee-qualifying print disability. Bookshare is regulated by copyright law, not educational law, so students with or without IEP or 504 plans may or may not automatically qualify for membership. Qualifying print disabilities as per the Chafee Amendment include: 1. Blindness or low vision severe enough to prevent the reading of standard print books 2. Physical disabilities that prevent an individual from reading standard print books or turning the pages of a book 3. Learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, severe enough that the individual cannot read traditional print
Foreign Language Textbooks
Jessy Haugh replied to Janet Ford's topic in General DiscussionHi Janet, Bookshare's language preference controls which books appear in the top of your search results. To change the language preferences: 1. Log in to Bookshare 2. Select the link with the member's name from the top right of the page 3. Select the Edit Preferences link below My Summary 4. Under Search Preferences, select your preferred language You can also search for foreign language books using our Advanced Search feature. To perform an advanced search, select the Advanced Search link below the search bar, then select your preferred language under the Language drop-down menu. Once you're ready to search, select the Advanced Search button.
Format of download changing
Jessy Haugh replied to Kristen Hughes's topic in General DiscussionHi Kristen, I will reach out and contact you directly with more information.
no internet
Jessy Haugh replied to Denise Elmore's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Denise, Unfortunately they would be slightly limited on downloading without any internet access etc. I would recommend using an app that works with Bookshare like Dolphin EasyReader, or Voice Dream Reader. Using this method with the apps the members can download any books while in school or in an area with internet/wifi access. Once the titles are downloaded they can be accessed without any wifi/internet at home or on the go. You can essentially do the same thing with downloading in an audio format and loading it onto a MP3 player.
Bookshare not Available Under Manage Libraries
Jessy Haugh replied to Leslie Shaheen's topic in General DiscussionHi Leslie, When you click on manage libraries in the app you may need to scroll through the selections. When Bookshare is found you will need to use the slider to activate that library. The slider should be to the right to activate the library.
Can You Switch Between Books
Jessy Haugh replied to Jessica Wilson's topic in General DiscussionHi Jessica, Yes you can read more then one book at a time with the WebReader (Read Now) option. Unfortunately, with certain apps you would only be able to read one book at a time because you would need to exit the current title to enter a new one.
NLS Reader
Jessy Haugh replied to Marius Sigurski's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Marius, Unfortunately, Dolphin EasyReader will not work with the NLS player. Dolphin EasyReader will only work on devices with access to the app stores (the Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
New to BookShare
Jessy Haugh replied to Jada Williams's topic in General DiscussionHi Jada, I would recommend trying the app Dolphin EasyReader. Currently this is one of the more popular apps that works with Bookshare. The app itself is free, and you have many options in how you would like to read, how the pages are turned, highlighting, and many choices in voices. You can also edit any voice to fine tune the reading experience. I myself find this app to be one of the best currently available.
Setting Up Bookshare on Ipad...
Jessy Haugh replied to aaron_mag's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Aaron, If you are using a compatible browser (laptop/computer), just search for a book, then on the results page, locate the "Read Now" button which will appear above or the left of the "Download" button. Clicking this link will begin the process of packaging and opening the book in your web browser. To utilize the self-voicing audio and word highlighting features, one must be using the Google Chrome Browser on a PC, or Safari on a Mac. If you are using a smartphone or tablet you are going to want to download a compatible app that works with Bookshare. I would recommend the app Dolphin EasyReader, not only is it one of the more popular apps among our members it is also free.
Using Bookshare through Capti (iOS)
Jessy Haugh replied to Katherine von Kreisler's topic in Bookshare HelpHi Katherine, Unfortunately at this time Capti is not able to link directly to our reading lists. For this app, members will still need to be assigned reading lists. This essentially unlocks those titles for download. The member can search for the title, and a download option will be presented for those titles in the list. I would recommend downloading the free app Dolphin EasyReader. I find this app to be more accessible, and it offers many more features that you would typically have to pay for use with Capti Premium. The Dolphin app also links to our reading lists.


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Way before the recent news hit that Ridley Scott is developing a sci-fi programming block for TNT, the network attempted to do the same thing with horror, tapping filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan as the curator. Headlining that spooky concept would've been a rebooted version of the classic anthology Tales from the Crypt, an idea that both frightened and delighted fans. Sadly, that announcement was ostensibly the furthest the project actually got, as far as potential viewers are concerned, and network president Kevin Reilly has confirmed the remake is dead, giving this as the reasoning:
So often, when promising projects have to take a backseat to others, it'll be rights issues clogging up the works. Seemingly more often than not, it's music rights that stand in the way, but one wouldn't imagine that being the case with Tales from the Crypt; it definitely had a memorable theme song, but there likely aren't any other tune-based problems happening. No, these issues are probably embedded deep within HBO contracts or ancient EC Comics paperwork, and they're apparently so complicated that it's worth dropping the entire horror block entirely, rather than regrouping and finding another flagship series as a focus point.
At least, that's the temporary plan, with movement going forward with all things Ridley Scott and science fiction. With Alien: Covenant currently reviving the Alien brand in theaters, Scott's name is big business, so it's understandable why Kevin Reilly is high on this batch of projects. While we almost definitely won't be seeing any new Tales from the Crypt episodes in the near future, the concept of the horror block isn't entirely dead. Here's what else Reilly had to say, according to Deadline.
Considering M. Night Shyamalan is currently enjoying the success of Split and crafting the highly anticipated sequel to his hit drama Unbreakable, he likely wouldn't have much time to put into small screen reboots. Perhaps by the time 2018 gets here, TNT will be talking about bringing Outer Limits back for another round. Until then, though, we're still digging on this concept trailer.
We're certain to hear more about Ridley Scott's future at TNT in the coming months, and to discover what other new and returning shows will pop up during that time, head to our summer TV premiere guide.


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The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980
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Santa Marianita, Manta, Manabí, Ecuador
Basic Listing Information
- Price:
- $280,850
- Listing ID:
- Property Type:
- House
- Listing Type:
- Residential Sale
- Status:
- Pending Sale
- Images:
- 5
- Beds/Baths:
- 3/3
- Location Type:
- Oceanfront
- View Type:
- Beach View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size:
- 274.00 m² (2,949.30 sq ft)
Brand new 3 story townhouse in beautiful Santa Marianita ready to move, with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, family room and a beautiful rooftop terrace. This is a more desirable end unit. All areas are monitored with security cameras. Generous garage at a reasonable price.
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3 Story Beachfront Townhome
Brand new 3 story townhouse in beautiful Santa Marianita ready to move, with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, family room and a beautiful rooftop terrace. This is a more desirable end unit. All areas are monitored with security cameras. Generous garage at a reasonable price.
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Green areas are designed for your enjoyment either around the pool where you can get your favorite drink and snack from the poolside bar, or enjoy the tropical garden abundant with flowers and palm trees. Change rooms, bathrooms and shower facilities are built near the pool. Many Ecuadorean developments give lip service to environmental stewardship without really knowing what that means. Pacific Breeze Marianita is not one of these projects, setting an example that we hope others will follow. All grey water is recycled and reutilized for toilet flushing, and a triple tank septic system is utilized to process waste, reutilizing it in the form of organic compost and water for irrigation. (This system has received the ISO designation in Germany, and is in use in most urban locations.) Finally, LED lights come standard in all townhouses and a solar water-heater is installed on every rooftop to help reduce energy usage. All units at Pacific Breeze Marianita come with ample space. A separate laundry room and pantry are present in each townhome, opening up the kitchen for additional space for cabinets and appliances so you will always feel comfortable entertaining guests. But the most breathtaking area of your new home may be the rooftop terrace, with wetbar/fridge, BBQ area, power outlets, and some of the most amazing sunsets you will ever see! If access to first world medical services will be important to you a few years down the road, you will not find a better beach location than Santa Marianita. The trip to Manta (and one of Ecuador´s best hospitals, Rodriguez Zambrano) is just 20 minutes away by car. Even popular expat destinations such as Salinas and Bahia de Caraquez which often boast about infrastructure cannot offer this level of heath service at such a short distance. Sound appealing? Contact Pacific Breeze Marianita for more information today, and take advantage of preconstruction savings!
- Details
Number of Bedrooms: 3 Number of Full Bathrooms: 3 Number of 1/2 Bathrooms: 1 Total Living Area: 274.00 m² (2,949.30 sq ft) Total Lot Size: 274.00 m² (2,949.30 sq ft) Unit Floor: 1 Number of Stories: 3 Roof Type: Concrete Flat Roof, Other Floor Covering: Tile Construction Type: Structural Insulated Panels Construction Status: Under Construction Year Built: 2016 Appliances Included: Other Appliances Included Comment: Can be provided at additional charge Air Condition Type: Split Air Conditioner Furnished: No Pool Type: Community Pool Jacuzzi: No Parking Type: Garage Number of Parking Spaces: 1 Master Bath Information: Master bathroom, shower stall with glass door, hydro massage shower and shelving in the nook. Master bedroom bulkhead ceiling installed with LED lights Bedroom Information: Ceramics on the bathroom walls to full height with décor line (tile). Bathroom Cabinet with double sink, chrome faucets and polished granite with a 9 cm backsplash and 4 cm bullnose with a full mirror above backsplash Toilet is separated with private room, with exhaust fan on separate switch.
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Braves Rest-of-Season Beat the Projection ContestShaun
There has been a lot of talk about projections in the sabermetric internet world recently. Russell Carlton of Baseball Prospectus wrote an excellent article about trusting projections, with links to the other recent articles that set up this discussion, if you want to read more about projections and what these discussions were all about.
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller of Baseball Prospectus, on a recent episode of their Effectively Wild podcast, held a rest-of-the-season projection contest, each taking over or under on the rest-of-season projections of this season's top under-performers relative to their preseason projections and over-performers relative to their preseason projections. (Evan Gattis was one of the players they had to assess, by the way.)
Inspired by this contest, I decided to look at current performances of Braves players and their projected performances for the rest of the season, and write up whether I think they'll over-perform or under-perform the projections. I'm using Steamer projections, found at Fangraphs. For hitters, I used Weighted On-Base Average (wOBA), an all-encompassing offensive stat based on the run value of each type of offensive event. For pitchers, I used ERA. I know ERA is not the best, most telling stat but it's simple and it does a fairly decent job of capturing overall pitcher performance.
Below are the players, in order of current wOBA (for hitters) and current inning pitched (for pitchers), followed by my assessments. These stats are through Thursday's games. The projected wOBA and ERA are rest of the season Steamer projections. I listed hitters first, then pitchers. I left off most of the backup types, like Gerald Laird and Jordan Schafer. I listed Ryan Doumit because he's the Braves top bench option. I also listed Dan Uggla because he's Dan Uggla, so he's interesting. If anyone wants to play along, feel free to comment. We'll see if we can remember this in four months.
Evan Gattis (Current wOBA: .398, Projected wOBA: .343)
Gattis has been excellent and has carried the offense during the slumps of others, particularly when Freddie Freeman went into his recent slump. He's probably played over his head. I'll take slightly under .343 but he'll still be a fine offensive catcher for the rest of the season.
Freddie Freeman (Current wOBA: .379, Projected wOBA: .372)
Freeman has had his struggles recently but he's still put together a fine early season so far. His projection says he'll produce at the same rate for the rest of the season. I think I have to take the under .372, not because I don't think he'll be great, but just because he's been so great the last couple of seasons, it's hard to imagine him doing any better.
Justin Upton (Current wOBA: .373, Projected wOBA: .359)
It doesn't seem like Justin has been as good as he's been. He's the type player that has been good throughout his career but it's a coin toss as to whether he'll be good or great. A .359 wOBA is right at his career mark of .360. But he's in his age 26 season and we all know what he's capable of, so I'll take the over.
Tommy La Stella (Current wOBA: .340, Projected wOBA: .325)
La Stella has been better than advertised. He makes consistent, solid contact and has a good approach so it's hard to imagine him going into a prolonged slump. I don't think he'll be as good as he's been but I also think he'll out-produce the projection.
Jason Heyward (Current wOBA: .329, Projected wOBA: .357)
Heyward has seemed to under-perform since his 2010 rookie season, though he's probably been a bit underrated since his down 2011 season. We are all waiting and expecting him to really break out, so I'll take a bit over the .357 projection.
Chris Johnson (Current wOBA: .290, Projected wOBA: .315)
The projections have Johnson as slightly below a league-average offensive producer for the rest of the season, which seems about right. I'll take slightly over, since that's what he's been for his career and he's still in his prime.
Andrelton Simmons (Current wOBA: .290, Projected wOBA: .310)
Simmons is an interesting hitter. He has power and contact skills but he doesn't walk much and he's not a great pure hitter, in terms of hit tool. Of course his defense more than makes up for offensive deficiencies. The projection seems about right for him but I'll take slightly under, since he's been under that going back to the beginning of last season.
B.J. Upton (Current wOBA: .277, Projected wOBA: .298)
Players like B.J. are difficult to project. He was solid in Tampa but has been downright awful with the Braves. The projection has him somewhere in between, which makes sense. I'll (perhaps foolishly) take the over, just because I can't figure out why a player his age, with his skills and with his athleticism has been this bad. He was never a great player but he shouldn't have been as bad as he has.
Ryan Doumit (Current wOBA: .250, Projected wOBA: .306)
Doumit is a good veteran bench player on the downside of his career. He's a .330 wOBA guy for his career, the projection has him a bit under that, and he's been quite a bit worse so far this season. I'll take the under on the projection.
Dan Uggla (Current wOBA: .225, Projected wOBA: .304)
The projection for Uggla is essentially what he was last season. Believe it or not, he wasn't absolutely dreadful. Fangraphs had him above replacement-level, which is better than no value at all. Still, I'll take the under.
Julio Teheran (Current ERA: 2.31, Projected ERA: 3.76)
After a couple of down seasons in the minor, Teheran has really lived up to expectations since the beginning of last season. His career ERA is 3.07 and of course he's been fairly dominant so far this season. I'll take the under on his projected ERA.
Aaron Harang (Current ERA: 3.83, Projected ERA: 4.31)
Harang was a huge surprise early in the season but has struggled recently. Harang was known as a washed-up veteran when the Braves signed him but he actually hasn't had many bad seasons in his career. Atlanta is a nice park for him, so I'll take a little under on the projected ERA but not by too much. He's a solid number five type starter for this team.
Ervin Santana (Current ERA: 4.12, Projected ERA: 3.95)
Santana has been a bit of a disappointment. His projection is a little lower than his career ERA of 4.19. I'll take a little over the projection.
Alex Wood (Current ERA: 3.43, Projected ERA: 3.14)
Wood should be back in the rotation soon with the loss of Gavin Floyd. Wood's projected ERA is a little lower than his career ERA of 3.26. He he was a bit higher than that through his first tenure with the big club this season. I'll go slightly over the projection for Wood.
Mike Minor (Current ERA: 4.42, Projected ERA: 3.78)
Minor has had his struggles but got a late start to the season. His career ERA is 3.98 but he's improved each full season in the majors. Still I'll take a little over on a 3.78 ERA.
David Hale (Current ERA: 3.17, Projected ERA: 4.46)
Hale looks like he might be stuck in long-man duty unless there is an injury or unless he's sent back down for the sake of starting in the future. Hale is probably a good number four or five starter. I'll take the under on the projection.
Craig Kimbrel (Current ERA: 1.91, Projected ERA: 1.67)
As you know Kimbrel has been one of the most dominant per inning pitchers perhaps in the history of the game. He's one of those players I have to take the under on just because it's a good bet that he can't remain as dominant. But you could certainly imagine it.
David Carpenter (Current ERA: 4.23, Projected ERA: 3.08)
Carpenter has given up a lot of hits and a lot of runs so far, and now he's injured, but his BABIP on the season is a whopping .452. All his peripherals look as good or better than last season, which is why his rest-of-season projected ERA is solid. Still, 3.08 is quite a bit lower than his career ERA of 3.76. I'll take the over on 3.08 but I think he'll come back from injury strong.
Anthony Varvaro (Current ERA: 2.67, Projected ERA: 3.74)
Varvaro has been impressive on the season. His projected ERA is higher than his career ERA of 3.27. I'll take the under.
Luis Avilan (Current ERA: 4.70, Projected ERA: 3.60)
Avilan has been a disappointment. His ERA in his young career is 2.23. I don't think he's that good but I will take under 3.60 for the rest of the season.
Jordan Walden (Current ERA: 3.63, Projected ERA: 2.77)
With Walden when healthy, he's as good as any set-up man. Still 2.77 seems low for a guy with a 3.20 career ERA. I'll take the over but he's a key piece in the Braves' bullpen and I think he'll do a good enough job to keep them in games or to hold leads.


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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Big December Meloupdate
Our new massive Meloupdate is coming with some new releases from next season participants, some other melorelated interesting information and Swedish-related news from Eurovision.
Well, let's start from one of our most anticipated artists - Dilba. Success of this amazing artist has started 14 years ago with single "I'm Sorry" becoming real classic hit of Swedish pop (you can check covers by September and Sonja Alden as examples of how this song is beloved) and now before debut in completely new area for Dilba - Melodifestivalen where she will show her new dance side Dilba presents first sneak peak of how good she can sound in dance-music and it's remix of "I'm Sorry" - very stylish trance-track made by Deejay Jay. Few years ago Kaveh Azizi has made another mix of this song - not less interesting just good in its own way, so sure we don't mind now this great song finally gets its official release in the mix, check it below.
Babsan as well has recently presented her Christmas single "Alla dessa jular" and it's exacly what you could expect from drag-artist working with After-dark before - kitchy, schlageristic and happy.
SVT has shown its annual chronicle of Melodifestivalen reviewing one more time everything that happened at latest season so if you want - you can take your ticket to time machine and remember how it was - all those great triumphs and bitter falls. Check it here.
Popular bets site Svenska Spel has published its odds for the winner and surprisingly it names Melody Club as the biggest favorite. Both previous years #1 pre-favorites didn't win but was in the final so good luck to Melody Club. Sure it's just predictions without any real base before songs are heard but there are some interesting moments we can mention like Elisabeth Andreasson quite low that points that she's not in that favorite schlager-league and will need to work hard to compete with younger schlager-rivals. Le Kid has climbed to #4 even though newcomers are rarely estimated well so big hopes are on them. Linda Pritchard is much higher by odds than year before and Rasmus Viberg with Simon Forsberg are examples of how newcomers can be underestimated (in my opinion).
Preselections are starting in other countries as well and you can already find some announced Swedish composers there. Romania will show its preselection final at December 31st in New Year's Eve and one of competitors is Claudia Pavel with the song "I Want You to Want Me" co-written with Örebro team Johan Fransson, Pontus Assarsson, Tim Larsson and Tobias Lundgren responsible for such a classic melohits like "Alcastar", "Om Natten", "Kalla Nätter", etc. And Norway that has chosen song of Fredrik Kempe and Hanne Sørvaag (Norwegian songwriter living in Sweden) year ago this time gets songwriting team Simone Larsen, Moh Denebi, Bjørn Djupström and Jennifer Brown (who participated in Melodifestivalen-2009 with the song "Never Been Here Before") performed by Noora Noor, by the way Hanne Sørvaag will participate in Norwegian MGP this time as artist with her own song "You're Like a Melody".
And the last interesting news. Remember before I told you that Malena Ernman's "La Voix" being covered by Philipp Kirkorov and Anna Netrebko was awarded as Best Song and Best Duo of this year by the biggest Russian radio? Now cover has got video-treatment and it looks really not bad!!!
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Regina elected to Georgia SuperLawyers Rising Stars for 2017
Regina has again been elected to the Georgia SuperLawyers Rising Stars list for 2017.
While up to five percent of the lawyers in Georgia are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.
Ms. Edwards received her law degree from Tulane School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, American Bar Association, Family Law Sections of the Gwinnett and Atlanta Bar Associations.
For more information about the firm's services and philosophy, please visit our site at www.GeorgiaFathersRights.com.
While up to five percent of the lawyers in Georgia are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.
Ms. Edwards received her law degree from Tulane School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, American Bar Association, Family Law Sections of the Gwinnett and Atlanta Bar Associations.
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Friday, March 11, 2016
Father awarded $230,000 in divorce case
In Fulton County, the parties amassed nearly 1 million in legal fees arguing over custody of their child. Our unique flat fees protect you from such exorbitant fees.
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v. Beveridge, S15A1685
Supreme Court of
Georgia, Civil Case (3/7/2016, 3/11/2016)
Expenses of Litigation
Text: Thompson, Hugh
P., Chief Justice
This appeal involves
a challenge to a trial court's award to one party in a divorce action of
attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14 and OCGA § 19-6-2. Because we conclude the
trial court made sufficient findings to sustain the full amount of the fee
award under OCGA § 19-6-2 (a), we affirm.
In 2009, Brett
Beveridge filed an action for divorce against his wife, Vivian Hoard. One child
was born of the marriage, and the primary issue in the case involved custody of
the parties' minor child. With the parties' consent, therefore, the trial court
appointed as custody evaluator, Dr. Carol Webb, who concluded both parties were
fit and loving parents and recommended a joint custodial arrangement. After a
hearing, the trial court in April 2011entered a temporary order granting the
parties joint legal and physical custody with equal parenting time. In the
meantime, Hoard learned that in 2006, Dr. Webb asked opposing counsel's
husband, then state representative Edward Lindsey, for a letter of
recommendation for re-appointment by the governor of Georgia to a professional
board. Believing that Dr. Webb's request created a conflict of interest, Hoard
throughout much of the remainder of the divorce proceedings filed numerous
motions seeking to disqualify Dr. Webb, as well as motions to set aside, for
new trial, for mistrial, and to amend, reopen and rehear her motions to
disqualify, each of which was related to Hoard's efforts to disqualify Dr. Webb
and was denied by the trial court.1
In October 2012,
following a ten day trial, the trial court issued a final order granting the
parties joint legal and physical custody with equal parenting time. The order
specifically stated that the trial court did not rely on Dr. Webb's report in
making its custody determination but noted that the report was not inconsistent
with the other evidence presented by the parties. Both Hoard and Beveridge
filed cross-motions for attorney fees and expenses seeking, respectively, fees
and expenses of $431,411.25 and $400,974.90. In an October 2014 order, the
trial court denied Hoard's fee motion and granted Beveridge's motion, awarding
him $232,114 in fees and expenses, the exact amount of all costs he claimed to
have incurred from the date of the temporary hearing and after the trial
court's denial of Hoard's first motion to disqualify Dr. Webb. Seeking leave to
challenge the trial court's fee award, Hoard subsequently filed an application
for discretionary appeal which this Court granted pursuant to Rule 34 (4).
1. The trial court
made its fee award, without allocation, under both OCGA § 19-6-2 and OCGA §
9-15-14, based on its conclusion that Hoard's numerous attempts to disqualify
and discredit Dr. Webb unnecessarily expanded the litigation and that although "neither
party [could] afford the extensive litigation and the extensive fees they
incurred," Hoard had a "superior ability to pay." Hoard contends
the trial court erred by failing to identify which portion of the fees was
awarded pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-14 and which portion was awarded pursuant to
OCGA § 19-6-2 (a). She further argues that without such apportionment, the
award must be reversed because the trial court's findings are not sufficient to
independently sustain the full award under either statute. See Park Ridge Condo Ass'n v. Callais, 290 Ga. App. 875, 878
(660 SE2d 736) (2008) (holding that trial court abused its discretion by
failing to specify in its award of attorney fees and expenses which fees and
expenses fell within the ambit of the applicable fee statute). Compare Taylor v. Taylor, 293 Ga. 615, 618-619 (4) (748 SE2d 873)
(2013) (upholding attorney fee award that failed to specify which portion of
the award was made pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-14 (b) and OCGA § 19-9-3 (6) because
an award of the full amount would have been authorized under either statute).
We begin our analysis
with OCGA § 9-15-14 (b), a statute which authorizes a trial court to award
reasonable attorney fees upon a finding that an action or any part thereof
"lacked substantial justification or that the action . . . was interposed
for delay or harassment, or if it finds that an attorney or party unnecessarily
expanded the proceeding by other improper conduct." Here, the trial court
concluded that Hoard's numerous attempts to disqualify Dr. Webb based on her
request for a letter of recommendation unnecessarily expanded the litigation,
thus authorizing under § 9-15-14 (b) an award to Beveridge in an amount limited
to the fees and expenses he incurred in defending against Hoard's sanctionable
conduct. See Hardman v. Hardman, 295 Ga. 732, 740
(763 SE2d 861) (2014) (stating that award of attorney fees under OCGA § 9 15 14
might have been appropriate in contempt action if limited to fees party
incurred in defending against issue improperly raised in motion for
contempt); LabMD, Inc. v. Savera, 331 Ga. App. 463, 467 (2) (a) (771
SE2d 148) (2015) (trial court must limit attorney fees awarded pursuant to OCGA
§ 9 15 14 (b) to those incurred because of the sanctionable conduct); Trotter v. Summerour, 273 Ga. App. 263, 267 (2) (614 SE2d
887) (2005) (a trial court is required to exclude from fee award made pursuant
to OCGA § 9-15-14 any fees "unrelated to defending against the claims
deemed frivolous"). The trial court's order, however, makes no specific
allocation of fees awarded pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-14 (b) and awards Beveridge
$232,114 in fees and expenses, the same amount he claimed to have incurred from
the date of the temporary hearing related to all aspects of the
litigation. In fact, Beveridge's own evidence does not support the conclusion
that the full amount of the court's fee award is sustainable under OCGA §
9-15-14 (b) inasmuch as it shows that his costs related to Hoard's sanctionable
conduct did not exceed $65,000. We agree then with Hoard's argument that the
trial court's full award cannot be upheld under this section of the Georgia
2. If OCGA § 9-15-14
was the only basis stated for the fee award, we might at this juncture simply
vacate the award and remand to the trial court. See Hardman, 295 Ga. at 740. Vacation and remand are
unwarranted in this case, however, because the full amount of the trial court's
award can be independently sustained under OCGA § 19-6-2 (a). See Taylor, 293 Ga. at 618-619. That section "authorizes a
trial court in a divorce action to exercise its sound discretion and, after
considering the financial circumstances of the parties, to award attorney fees
as necessary to ensure the effective representation of both parties."Simmons v. Simmons, 288 Ga. 670, 673 (706 SE2d 456) (2011).
A trial court's decision "[w]hether to award attorney fees . . . pursuant
to OCGA § 19 6 2 is a matter within the discretion of the trial court, and the
exercise of that discretion will not be reversed unless manifestly or flagrantly
abused." Mongerson v. Mongerson, 285 Ga. 554,
558 559 (678 SE2d 891) (2009), overruled on other grounds, Simmons, 288 Ga. at 672, n.4.
The record in this
case shows that evidence was presented at the motions hearing regarding the
parties' financial circumstances, including evidence of their income, their
respective equity interests in real property, and Beveridge's obligation under
the final decree to pay for the cost of their child's private school education.2 The trial court also had before it evidence that
Hoard during the divorce proceedings liquidated marital assets to pay for a
portion of her attorney fees while Beveridge used his own non-marital assets
and obtained a loan against his 401 (k) to pay for a portion of his fees.3 The record and fee hearing transcript thus show that
the trial court carefully considered the parties' relative financial positions,
their obligations under the final decree, and the substantial costs incurred by
both parties, and awarded Beveridge substantially less than the total amount of
fees he claimed to have incurred in the litigation. Based on this record, we
cannot say that the trial court abused its discretion in making its award which
ensured effective representation of both spouses.4 See Simmons, 288 Ga. at 673-674 (finding no abuse of discretion
where record showed trial court considered the parties' relative financial
positions and granted fees to wife because she would be primary physical
custodian); Patel v. Patel, 285 Ga. 391, 393 (4) (677 SE2d 114) (2009)
(finding no abuse of discretion in trial court's decision to deny wife's claim
for attorney fees under OCGA § 19-6-2 where the trial court found both parties
used marital property to pay their attorney fees); Johnson
v. Johnson, 284 Ga. 366, 368 (3) (667 SE2d 350) (2008) (affirming award
of attorney fees under OCGA § 19-6-2 based on trial court's "broad
discretion to set the amount and terms of payment for any award of attorneys'
fees."); Brady v. Brady, 228 Ga. 617 (1) (187
SE2d 258) (1972) (discretion of trial court as to amount of fees awarded under
OCGA § 19-6-2 will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion).
Accordingly, the trial court's full fee award can be sustained under OCGA §
19-6-2 and we will not disturb this award on appeal. See Taylor, 293 Ga. at 618-619 (4).
We find no merit in
Hoard's argument that the trial court's award under OCGA § 19-6-2 was punitive
or improperly predicated on a finding that she engaged in misconduct. Although
the trial court discusses in its fee order the procedural history of the
parties' litigation and clearly concludes that Hoard's "numerous attempts
to disqualify and discredit the custody evaluator unnecessarily expanded th[e]
litigation," nothing in the language of the order suggests these factors
played any part in its decision to award fees to Beveridge pursuant to OCGA §
19-6-2. Compare Weaver v. Weaver, 263 Ga. 56 (428 SE2d
79) (1993) (reversing fee award under OCGA § 19-6-2 where decision to award
fees to one party was based on other party's refusal to settle dispute). In
fact, the trial court's discussion of its fee award as it explicitly relates to
OCGA § 19-6-2 makes no reference to Hoard's conduct but properly focuses on the
parties' financial circumstances and ability to afford the litigation.
Judgment affirmed. All the
Justices concur.
1Dr. Webb testified that she
did not recall asking for the letter of recommendation until she was asked
about it by Hoard's counsel at her deposition and that she did not know whether
Mr. Lindsey actually wrote a letter until Hoard filed her first motion to
disqualify, after the custody evaluation had been completed.
2The trial court found that Beveridge
earned approximately $19,000.00 a month and Hoard earned approximately
$20,000.00 per month. With regard to Hoard's "superior ability to
pay," the trial court noted, in addition to the slight difference in
income, that Beveridge was responsible under the final decree to pay $2,000.00
per month toward the cost of the child's private school education and the fact
Hoard had $224,300.00 in equity in her residence while Beveridge, who had moved
out of the marital home, had only $29,000.00 in equity in his residence.
3Contrary to Hoard's argument, the fact
that Beveridge was able to pay for a portion of his fee obligation during the course
of this lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding did not deprive the trial
court of its statutory authority to award fees under OCGA § 19-6-2.
4We find no merit in Hoard's argument
that the trial court abused its discretion by relying on financial information
presented during the October 2012 final hearing. Hoard failed to respond to
Beveridge's notice to produce more current financial information and failed to
produce at the fee hearing evidence of her then-current financial status,
despite being directed by the trial court's rule nisi to do so, leaving the
trial court no choice but to rule on the fee motions based on the evidence
previously presented. Moreover, unlike in Thedieck v. Thedieck,
220 Ga. App. 764, 768 (470 SE2d 265) (1996), there was not in this case even
the suggestion of a substantial change in the parties' financial circumstances.
Trial Judge: Bensonetta
Tipton Lane, Fulton Superior Court.
Attorneys: Michael J.
Bowers and Joshua M. Moore (Balch & Bingham LLP), Atlanta, for appellant.
Elizabeth G. Lindsey (Davis, Matthews & Quigley PC), Atlanta, for
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Friday, February 19, 2016
Regina Edwards selected again to SuperLawyers Rising Stars for 2016.
Edwards and Associates is pleased to announce that managing partner Regina I. Edwards has again been elected to the 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in the area of family law.
While up to five percent of the lawyers in Georgia are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.
Ms. Edwards received her law degree from Tulane School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, American Bar Association, Family Law Sections of the Gwinnett, Forsyth and Atlanta Bar Associations.
For more information about the firm's services and philosophy, please visit our site at www.GeorgiaFathersRights.com.
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Friday, April 17, 2015
Edwards & Associates is pleased to announce that managing partner Regina I. Edwards has again been elected to the 2015 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in the area of family law.
While up to five percent of the lawyers in Georgia are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.
Ms. Edwards received her law degree from Tulane School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, American Bar Association, Family Law Sections of the Gwinnett, Forsyth and Atlanta Bar Associations.
For more information about the firm's services and philosophy, please visit our site at www.GeorgiaFathersRights.com.
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Parenting During the Holidays
Parenting During the Holidays
The holidays can be challenging for even the most organized and simple families. The addition of new families and households can be even more overwhelming. Add in a visit with your ex and your holidays might have gone from "the most wonderful time of the year" to the most horrible time of the year. Co-parenting during the holidays can be difficult and full of obstacles, but it can be done with minimal controversy. Whether the problem is seeing your ex in an effort to help the child or children have a great holiday or vying for time with your child at such a family-oriented time, a family split up can make for a difficult holiday season.
There are, however, some ways that you and your co-parent can work together to make the season less miserable and more celebratory for your child or children. The following tips, along with some from this Huffington Post article and co-parenting post, could help you navigate this time.
1. Make a Plan. The plan should include all aspects of the holidays, including financial obligations. The holidays can mean more childcare costs due to the children being out of school. Be sure to communicate with your co-parent about how you might organize your schedules to minimize costs and split them where necessary. Also, be sure to communicate to your child or children where everyone is going to be at the holidays so they are not taken aback by missing a time with one parent or one family.
2. Celebrate with your co-parent. While this may seem difficult or entirely out of the question, it is an option to consider. If you and your co-parent can get along for long enough to enjoy some holiday time, it might be beneficial for your child. Try opening gifts together or attending the school holiday program together.
3. Be aware that your child or children can read emotions and tones in your voice. You may think that you are being sneaky by using sarcasm and shooting your ex a "look that could kill" when you think your child is not looking, but the truth is that children are very perceptive. They are likely to pick up on your tones and emotions. If they sense anger or sadness, they are likely to start feeling guilty and those feelings might ruin the holiday season for them.
4. Schedule some down time. The holidays can be hectic and exhausting for even the most organized and energetic adult. A child being shuffled between families is likely to feel the stress more than your average person. It is important that you schedule some alone time for you child with some activities that might help them unwind and calm down.
If you or someone you know is dealing with a divorce or custody issues this holiday season, contact our office to learn how we may be able to help you and your family. Our attorneys are experienced in family law and will work to find the best outcome for everyone. Contact our office for more information.
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Custodial Parents Moving Away
Custodial Parents Moving Away
After a divorce or a custody battle, it is not uncommon for one of the ex-spouses to choose to move away from the place where the couple made their home. Whether the reason is to be closer to family or to start a new life, such a move can greatly affect the other person. This is especially true where one of the parties has custody of a child or children. Georgia law used to presume that a custodial parent was allowed to relocate, but a 2003 case overruled that presumption.
The Case
In 2003, the Georgia Supreme Court in Bodne v. Bodne decided that courts will no longer presume that a custodial parent is allowed to relocate. The Supreme Court stated that instead of presuming the parent is allowed to move, the courts will look at each case individually and will determine what is in the best interest of the child. The Supreme Court essentially decided that regardless of the parents' custodial situation, the most important thing is the best interest of the child. Thus, there will be no presumption of authorization.
What Does it Mean for Custodial Parents?
A custodial parent who tries to relocate must give notice of the move to the non custodial parent. If that happens, the other parent may file an objection to this request. In such a case, it is important to have an experienced family law attorney on your side. In some cases, if one of the parents chooses to relocate, a judge will rework the custody arrangement. In extreme cases, a judge may even change who has primary custody. In making this decision, the court will weigh the two competing sides. First, the judge will consider the relocating parent's reasons for moving. Then, the judge will consider the best interests of the child. The judge will decide whether the move is in the best interest of the child. If the move is not in the best interest of the child, the judge may decide that the other parent should have primary custody.
Does the Child Have a Say?
The Georgia code provides specific instructions for whether a judge should consider the interests of a child. Section 19-9-3 (a)(5) outlines whether to take the child's preference into consideration. The law provides that once a child has reached the age of 14, the child will have a right to choose the parent with which he or she wants to live. A judge is not necessarily forced to agree with the child as to what the best interests of the child are, however, it very well may be a determining factor in the judge's decision. The preference of a child between the ages of 11 and 14 will be taken into consideration, but is less controlling than that of the older child.
What Should You Do?
If you or someone you know has a child whose custodial parent wants to relocate with the child, or if you or someone you know is a parent who wants to relocate with a child, finding an experienced attorney can make all the difference in your case. The attorneys at Edwards & Associates may be able to help you in your case.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
What Does a Paternity Determination Mean?
What Does a Paternity Determination Mean?
Determining paternity means determining the identify of the biological father of a specific child for purposes of the law. It is a process that decides who fathered the child and should therefore be financially responsible and gain rights to access the child and decisions regarding the child. However, the legal significance is very important and is often misunderstood. The emotional and personal significance can also be a huge part of a father's life and will likely determine a very large part of the child's future, making the step of establishing paternity a very important one.
Voluntary or Not?
A potential father might choose to have the paternity of a child determined, or the court may order it, despite resistance. There are multiple ways to determine paternity. One way to determine paternity is by marriage. A child born within the confines of a marriage is assumed to be fathered by the husband. Similarly, if a child is born and the parents later marry, the child is presumed to be the child of the husband if the couple signs legitimacy papers or the father puts his name on the child's birth certificate. Additionally, a court order such as a divorce decree, separation agreement, or other order might specify the father as the parent of the child, establishing paternity.
If the purported child denies paternity, the mother of the child can file a paternity suit. At that point, the court will likely demand the purported child undergo genetic testing using DNA to determine the paternity. In the case of a court-required paternity determination, it is important that both parties are aware of their respective rights and obligations, a task a family law attorney can make much easier to handle.
What does it Mean?
Once paternity has been established, by any of the methods above, there will be legal implications for both the parents and the child. This may very well mean that the father will then be required to pay child support, money sent to the providing parent to help support the child financially. In addition, the father may be allowed visitation and or partial custody. The father may also gain rights to be a part of important decisions regarding the child's life. The child can now inherit from and through the father and might also gain immediate financial support. All of these legal implications will be determined by the court or by agreement of the parties. Either way, an experienced family law attorney could be key to the process and gaining all of the privileges and responsibilities that come with being declared the parent of a child.
What does this Mean for You?
If you or someone you know is dealing with paternity issues, the first crucial step is to hire a good family law attorney. The attorneys at Edwards & Associates are highly experienced on the issue of father's rights and we may be able to help you with your paternity or father's rights issues. Contact us to find out more or visit our website for more information on our practice and how we may be able to help you.
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The Ford Ka is about to be replaced with this, the KA+, and as you can see, it bears little resemblance to the (mildly disappointing) car it replaces, or the (quite good) car that first wore the badge in the mid- to late-nineties. That"s probably because the Plus (officially it"s KA+, but we"re sticking with Plus) isn"t really a direct replacement for the Ka. While the outgoing car competed with the Fiat 500 with which it shared a platform, incidentally this one will likely go up against the Vauxhall Vivas and Hyundai i10s of this world, which explains the added number of entrances. Black and White editions will also be offered later in the year.Prices will kick off at a little under 9K for the +, which is marginally shorter and taller than the always-popular Fiesta. There"s only one engine option for now a 1.2-litre four-cylinder closely related to the Fiesta"s age-old 1.25, with either 69 or 84bhp. The gearbox is a five-speed manual. We have no performance figures (all we know is 114g/km of CO2 and 56.5mpg), but take our word for it the KA+ will not be quick.
Date written: 20 Sep 2016
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A brand new project was published in my beloved site Sticks and Stones Agency, curated by Ainsley Hutchence
The project is called "Feels" starring Coco & Cami from LO Management
"Have you ever felt alone with someone beside you? Have you ever felt insecure about who's watching you're fragility, exposed? I have. So I tried to explore these feelings in this project, & projected all of my questions & emotions with Coco & Cami, who are perfect canvases for this idea. With more simplicity than any other of my shoots, I focused on her expressions, her skin, her eye looks, & of course, The Feels."
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This is so pretty, and I think the way you sorted your yarn is so clever, so that you can easily see the colour combinations.
Thanks for dropping by my blog and for your kind comment! I look forward to reading more of your posts in the future.
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Stacky Blocky
How to play:
Click a tower spot to add blocks to it. Different blocks do different things.
Red: Damage, Green: More Money, Blue: Splash, White: Speed, Black: Range
Upgrade the central tower to access new abilities.
Click the minion button to send the first wave of enemies.
Change Log v0.4:
- New central tower abilities:
- Snipe - passive: One hit kill a monster.
- Block magnet - active: Collect all of the blocks on the ground at once.
- Blockolypse - active: Destroy all monsters and blocks.
- Enemies now explode, shooting blocks everywhere, the block size is dependent on their worth.
- Players can hover over blocks on the ground to collect them as currency.
- Changed Tower Blocks names from "Blocks" to "Slabs" to help those that were confused between the blocks currency and the blocks being used for towers.
- Sending a wave early gives extra blocks.
- The number of slabs that can be stacked has been decreased to 6, one for each level of the Central Tower. Hopefully this will help players keep track of how many slabs they can stack much more easily.
- Change the cost or cooldown to be a circle in the top left of every option.
- Introduced Sound Effects and music.
- Tower purchase mechanics have been changed so that whenever you purchase a slab that colour becomes more expensive for future purchases for that specific tower.
- Insufficient funds are now displayed when applicable.
- Central tower abilities are interable via the game UI.
- Tooltips have been changed to have a more clear cost as well as include a different design for the new abilities.
Bugs Fixed v0.4:
- Target icon now disappears on minion death.
- The next wave timer now appears at the correct time, previously it appeared when monsters were still spawning.
- Fixed a few bugs to do with variables not resetting when the players starts a new game.
Stacky Blocky is an amalgamation of my love for all of the Warcraft III custom tower defense games, Warcraft III hero mechanics, and Starcraft II macro and micro mechanics. I've been playing Blizzard games ever since I had a computer good enough to run them, heck I'm even listening to a podcast on the past, present, and future of Starcraft right now. Enough fanboying, I finally decided to pool all of my Blizzard love into one place and start creating a TD that I would want to play as much as every other Blizzard game.
Stacky Blocky will change over time depending on what mechanics turn out to be awesome. To start, the initial iterations are going to be focusing on crafting combinations with different types of towers through stacking blocks as well as using a central tower to micro last hitting minions for extra gold or helping clean up tricky waves.
You can check out what I'm working on next here.
Trello Link: https://trello.com/b/KqkCo6Q0/tower-wars
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I'm creating the game in Unity, Photoshop, and Blender this will be my first big 3D project although I have done 3D work in the past. In terms of aesthetic, I'm looking to create something low poly.
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Travel Diary: Villas Playa Maderas Nicaragua
The second place we stayed in Nicaragua is easily one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. There's nothing like waking up, perched up high, to a breathtaking view of the ocean, broken only by a smattering of jungle flora, only to wander over to one of several hammocks to take it all in before a dip in our infinity pool. And this all before breakfast.
Villas Playa Maderas is like its own little world. Every inch is breathtaking and the staff is incredibly warm and welcoming. Nikko and I have even talked about possibly having our 10 year anniversary party here in a few years. But I'm not sure I can wait that long to go back...
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Listen! Flight by Mind Vs Matter
In advance of the EP launch at the end of the month, we would like to share two gorgeous tracks from Samuel Ong's forthcoming FLIGHT EP.
(from the press release)
Mind vs Matter (MVM) is Samuel Ong, an instrumental/alternative rock artist from Singapore, set to make his debut in 2017. Marrying hard hitting sounds with entrancing ambience, MVM bridges the gap across a spectrum of musical styles.
The EP – Flight, is sincere and emotive; in its delivery of a mesmerising, sonic experience. Featuring a labyrinth of woven instrumental sections, Flight creates melodies worthy of undisputed triumph.
30 September, 7pm at Aliwal Arts Centre. See you there!