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Among her work in 2012, AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania executive director Goldfein spearheaded a discrimination case that drew national headlines and secured a successful outcome for an HIV-positive teen.
Goldfein led the case against the Milton Hershey School in Central Pennsylvania, which the previous year denied a 13-year-old Philadelphia boy admission because of his HIV status. The family consulted ALP, which filed suit in late 2011.
In the suit, filed in federal court, Goldfein argued that the boarding school, which educates underprivileged youth, violated the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Although the school reversed its ban on HIV-positive students and apologized to the teen this past summer, Goldfein continued to pursue the case.
In the fall, the school agreed to settle, paying the family $700,000.
Goldfein's advocacy also has been integral in the ongoing Nizah Morris homicide investigation.
As chair of the Police Advisory Commission, a civilian-oversight panel, Goldfein has continued to press for transparency in how the case was handled by police and the District Attorney's Office. She patiently addressed numerous concerns at PAC meetings about the lack of candor on the part of officials who say they're conducting an ongoing criminal investigation.
The PAC is expected to release a report on the investigation in the coming months.
182nd District voters
Voters in the 182nd House District had a tough decision last spring but mobilized in force to elect Pennsylvania's first out LGBT candidate for state legislature, Brian Sims.
Sims challenged longtime Rep. Babette Josephs, a strong LGBT ally, in a race that deeply divided the community. While some voters wanted to stand by Josephs, others were eager for new blood in the district, especially in the form of an out lawmaker.
Voters filled the room for the pair's only debate days before the election, peppering them with questions. And when Election Day came, lines at many Gayborhood-area polling places were lengthy, impressive especially for a primary election that saw slight turnout elsewhere in the city.
The 182nd District eventually went to Sims, with just 235 votes separating him from Josephs.
While voters were asked to make a hard choice between two candidates with very pro-LGBT records and plans, they rose to the challenge and mobilized behind their favored candidate, engaging the LGBT community in the electoral process to an unprecedented degree. And, ultimately, they selected a candidate who set his own precedent in LGBT history.
Jaci Adams
Adams has long been a leader in the LGBT community, lending her personal experiences to help countless young transpeople.
Adams is an activist who focuses on both HIV and trans-health issues yet doesn't preach from a podium; rather, she gets involved in on-the-streets, one-on-one outreach. When incidents arose last year, such as the murder of Kyra Cordova or the shooting of a transwoman in Northern Liberties, Adams was the go-to figure for many young trans people seeking information or guidance.
Adams is also a member of the LGBT Police Liaison Committee and participates in the body's LGBT trainings for recruits at the Police Academy, speaking frankly and fervently about her experiences with anti-trans discrimination.
She has also emerged as a resource for those looking to understand the intricacies of aging in the trans community, and was one of several local subjects to participate in filmmaker Joe Ippolito's forthcoming documentary on trans elders.
Stephen Carlino and Dennis Fee
Tavern on Camac and U Bar owners Carlino and Fee deepened their already-visible mark on the Gayborhood last year.
Carlino and Fee led the remodel of longtime Gayborhood icon Uncles, transforming the establishment, which they purchased in 2010, into U Bar, which opened in the fall. While the new venue retains some of the corner-bar charm of the former establishment, the pair gave the bar an updated look and feel, including full-length windows to open the spot up to the neighborhood.
In addition to implementing the needed makeover of the spot, Carlino and Fee have continued to be active community supporters. TOC sponsors teams in such sports clubs as the City of Brotherly Love Softball League and the Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League.
Councilman Jim Kenney
Philadelphia City Councilman-at-Large Kenney came out swinging for LGBT rights last year.
In December, Kenney introduced a sweeping LGBT-reform bill that calls on the city to, among other initiatives, offer an unprecedented tax credit for companies that provide domestic-partner benefits. The measure would also clarify the rights and responsibilities of the city's life-partner designation, including inclusion in the city's pension and survivor benefits for city employees.
In the summer, as protests spread in response to Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy's opposition to marriage equality and antigay donations, Kenney took to his own form of protest, firing off a letter to Cathy.
Kenney spared little in his letter, telling Cathy to "take a hike and take your intolerance with you."
Earlier in the year, Kenney was also an outspoken advocate for the changing of the rating of the film "Bully," which was given an "R" by the Motion Picture Association of America. Kenney also undertook a campaign to get thousands of local students to theaters to see the film, which documents the real-life impact of school bullying.


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Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Truman responded to a suspicious person call near Miller's One-Stop on Newport Highway at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 after an anonymous caller stated William Harriman, 33, and his wife, Kamille Harriman, 30, were staying in Elk.
The caller also said the Harrimans were driving a white 1990's Chevrolet extra cab truck.
Truman confirmed with dispatch that William Harriman had an active felony driving–under-the-influence warrant out of Idaho with a $50,000 bond. Truman was able to view Harriman's Department of Licensing photo on his computer so he could positively identify him if he located the truck.
At about 6:50 p.m., Truman, traveling north on the highway, saw a vehicle matching Harriman's truck traveling east on Elk-to-Highway Road. A short time later he saw the truck parked at Miller's One-Stop. Truman parked nearby and waited.
The truck, with lights off, pulled in behind a snow bank on a privately owned residence.
Truman drove towards the vehicle and observed a male subject, identified as Harriman, exit the truck's driver-side door and crouch down behind the snow bank. Truman saw the suspect throw something in the snow bank.
Truman contacted Harriman and placed him under arrest for his felony warrant. Truman saw two other occupants inside the truck, Harriman's wife and their six-year-old son.
After Harriman was detained in the back of Truman's patrol vehicle, he and Deputy Damon Anderberg contacted Mrs. Harriman. She had two non-extraditable Idaho warrants .
Anderberg stayed with Mrs. Harriman while Truman looked in the snow bank where the suspect threw something. The deputy located a red cloth that contained a glass pipe and two clear baggies containing a white crystalline substance. Both later field-tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine.
Harriman was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
Anderberg told Truman, based on his observations, that Mrs. Harrriman was under the influence of methamphetamine. She denied having used methamphetamine and told Truman he could search the truck.
The deputy located a camera case under the edge of the front seat where Mrs. Harriman was sitting. Inside the case was a glass pipe, among other paraphernalia, and a clear baggie containing a white crystalline substance that later field-tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine.
Mrs. Harriman was also placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
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Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center's David Fabi, MD, recently received the Leaders in Total Joint Replacement Generation Next Award, according to a CNN iReport.
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Mohawks rip EPA's Grasse River cleanup plan
by David Sommerstein, in Canton, NY
Apr 05, 2013 — Update: The EPA released its final plan for the Alcoa Grasse River cleanup late this morning. More information is at The Inbox.
Just ahead of the release of a plan to clean up toxic chemicals from the Grasse River near Massena, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe blasted federal officials for putting the economy ahead of the environment. Go to full article
Just ahead of the release of a plan to clean up toxic chemicals from the Grasse River near Massena, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe blasted federal officials for putting the economy ahead of the environment. Go to full article
Massena firm wins GM cleanup bid
by David Sommerstein, in Canton, NY
Massena, NY, Feb 08, 2013 — A local environmental firm was selected for the next cleanup phase of General Motors' contaminated site in Massena. Go to full article
EPA forces clean up at General Motors' Massena plant
Massena, NY, Aug 31, 2010 — The post-bailout arm of General Motors that's in charge of liquidating failed assets of the car-maker wants to tear down the Powertrain plant in Massena. The plant closed for good last year. But the buildings, the equipment, and the soil underneath is contaminated with toxic PCB oil. Federal environment officials now say Motors Liquidation Company has to clean it all up before demolition can begin. As David Sommerstein reports, the extent of the contamination has some former workers and the Massena community worried. Go to full article
Seaway readies its spill response, too
Massena, NY, Jun 11, 2010 — As the effects of the Gulf oil spill continue to grow, all was calm and sunny on the St. Lawrence River Wednesday. That was the setting for the St. Lawrence Seaway to test its spill response plans. The exercise raised two questions. Should some of the containment boom and manpower positioned along the St. Lawrence be used to help in the Gulf? And if the River were to be the site of a spill today, could America fight oil spills on two fronts? David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Burn ban has fans and critics
Copenhagen, NY, Oct 28, 2009 — A rural tradition is now a thing of the past, or at least, so says the law. Two weeks ago, New York outlawed burn barrels and many other types of open burning. You can still burn brush and small tree limbs and have small campfires. The question is will people obey the new burn ban? David Sommerstein surveyed some residents and has our story. Go to full article
St. Lawrence tables J&L site decision
Star Lake, NY, Jul 28, 2009 — St. Lawrence County lawmakers want more time to decide whether to foreclose on the site of a polluted former iron mine in the southern part of the county. Residents of Clifton and Fine want the county to take control of the J&L mines site so a wood chip processor can open a plant there. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Toxic flame-fighter still in use
Aug 13, 2008 — Two forms of a toxic flame retardant are being phased out by companies or banned by state laws. But, Lester Graham reports, a third form is still being used. Go to full article
Ins and outs of proposed burn ban
Aug 04, 2008 — Tomorrow night is the last public comment session in the North Country about the state's proposed ban on burn barrels and other forms of opening burning. It'll be held from 4 to 8 at SUNY Canton. There's widespread agreement that burning garbage outside is very bad for public health and the environment. But there are concerns about unintended economic consequences. As David Sommerstein reports, the devil's in the details. Go to full article
River scientists convene in Cornwall
May 06, 2008 — 150 scientists from the U.S. and Canada meet in Cornwall, Ontario, today to assess the health of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River Institute's annual conference comes on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the construction of the hydropower dam. The dam brought clean power and good jobs, but also pollution, Superfund sites, and environmental destruction. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Massena's hydropower hopes fuel debate
Apr 15, 2008 — In 1997, Massena's 200-year old dam breached, sending miles of slow, flat water downstream. Environmentalists saw the change as a victory for free-flowing rivers and the endangered fish that thrive in them. But many Massena residents miss the high, placid waters of the old Grasse River. People used to fish and boat there. Local leaders have started a movement to return the pond, by building a hydropower dam half-a-mile downriver from where the old dam used to be. The dam's fueled a classic debate of the economy versus the environment, but with a twist. A Superfund site of toxic chemicals is also in the mix. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article


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After a 20-10 loss at New Orleans Sunday night, head coach Mike Tomlin said his team didn't fare as well as hoped in the loud Louisiana Superdome.
"It was a hostile environment for us," Tomlin said. "The fans were into it. We struggled a little bit on possession downs because of it, but that's no excuse. They (the Saints) did a nice job. We knew that this was going to be a tough place to play coming into it. I was hopeful that we would perform better than we did."
The Steelers were 3-of-10 on third downs vs. New Orleans and scored just one touchdown, a 38-yard Rashard Mendenhall run early in the fourth quarter. QB Ben Roethlisberger was sacked three times by the Saints' swarming defense, which thrived despite injuries to three of its top cornerbacks.
While the Saints' defense impressed, the Steelers' defense didn't play quite as well, as Saints QB Drew Brees completed 20-of-22 passes for 191 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the second half. The previous week, Brees had thrown four interceptions vs. Cleveland.
"When you play a team like ours, you can't always go for the deep ball, and they were patient and took what they could get," Steelers FS Ryan Clark said after the game. "I thought Brees and the Saints showed a lot of resolve. Maybe coming off a week like Cleveland when he (Brees) tried to force some things, I think he showed a lot of patience against us tonight."
All told, the Saints racked up 288 net passing yards vs. Pittsburgh, the most the Steelers have surrendered this season. Pittsburgh has allowed at least 228 net passing yards in 6-of-7 games this season.
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Teams have been able to rack up passing yards vs. the Steelers this season. Through Sunday's games, Pittsburgh was allowing the eighth-most net yards per game through the air (243.1 ypg, compared to 215.4 last season).
Last week, Tomlin, when asked if he was satisified with the pass defense, said the following: "We have been up on some people. Some people got one-dimensional. We have been very strong against the run. I'm not overly concerned with stats. When people are behind and they can't run the football, they are going to throw the football on you, and they're probably going to pick up yards.
"The thing that's most exciting is that we don't allow people to score touchdowns. We lead the league in scoring defense; even in the red areas we make people kick field goals. To me, that's a formula for winning defense. I'm less concerned about what stats may potentially tell us. We all know in many instances they lie."
Tomlin had good points about the club's run, red-zone and scoring defense; the Steelers are first vs. the run, first in points allowed per game and third in keeping opponents out of the endzone in the red zone. As long as the Steelers remain strong in these areas, they will win a lot of games. Their pass rush remains formidable, too.
However, opponents have been able to complete 68.0 percent of their passes against the Steelers compared to just 58.2 percent a season ago. Again, it's not as if teams are scoring much on Pittsburgh, but the Saints were able to rack up 17 second-half points and held the ball for 21:03 in the final two quarters. How the Steelers fare against Cincinnati and New England the next two weeks bears watching; the Bengals have a more potent passing game than last season, and Patriots QB Tom Brady has given the Steelers' defense fits in past matchups.
All things considered, the Steelers' pass defense is not a huge concern. The secondary is deep and experienced, with SS Troy Polamalu an elite talent and CB Ike Taylor having a fine season. But forcing a few more incompletions would be a big help, particulary against top competition.


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Thursday marks the end of an era for America's only all-female cadet corps.
The Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin in Staunton conducted a change of command parade and ceremony Thursday. The cadets marched through campus in honor of their leader for the program's entire 18-year history, General N. Michael Bissell.
"This has been my last assignment and I've had some great assignments, but this one is phenomenal just because what I've done and seen with these young ladies and developed...you know, we're the only all-female cadet corps in the world, which makes it kind of special," Bissell said.
General Bissell has a highly distinguished military career. He served in two tours in Vietnam as a combat helicopter pilot.
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Meg comes to us with more than eight years of experience in sales and marketing. She was most recently the Director of Marketing and Sales for the Spokane Symphony and Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Her experience, enthusiasm and community involvement, have made her an integral addition to the Northern Quest team. When she's not hard at work for us, she loves hanging out with her family, reading, running, playing soccer and skiing.
Aimee spent the last ten years as a sales manager for other Spokane-area hotels, taking care of sports, tour and travel markets for those properties - invaluable experience that we're lucky to have on our side. She was born and raised in Spokane and enjoys spending time with her family, especially camping, picking huckleberries, fishing and outdoor fun.
Tim is an experienced veteran of the hotel sales and marketing industry, with expertise that includes nine years as a Convention Sales Manager for the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau. Tim also honed his skills by holding several managerial and front-of-house positions for a number of major national hotel chains. Tim likes to spend time skiing in the winter and boating on local lakes in the summer with his wife, triplet sons and black lab, Brewtus.
Stacy joined our sales team as the Corporate Sales Manager after five years in the advertising industry as a media and production manager. Prior to her tenure in advertising, Stacy cut her teeth in the hospitality industry as a sales representative and a group reservations coordinator with two other local hotels. Aside from the hospitality industry, Stacy enjoys traveling and watching sports. And she loves everything about bulldogs.
A recent graduate of Washington State University with a BA in Communications, Jessica brings seven years of hospitality and sales experience to the Northern Quest team. In her rare moments of down time, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding and live music.
Melissa's role and responsibilities have grown tremendously since her time with us began in October 2009. Her knowledge and talent in the hospitality industry have developed through nearly 20 years of experience with hotel corporations in the Northwest, Arizona and Buffalo, New York. Her favorite non-work activities include hiking, biking and water sports. But as long as she's surrounded by her family and friends, she's always having a great time!
Amanda brings over 20 years of banquet/catering experience to the table from her tenure at Spokane and Olympia Red Lion Hotels. She joined our team in 2007 and has been an invaluable asset ever since. When she's not focused on making us great, she enjoys wine tours with friends, spending time with her family and working in her yard.
Danielle joined us in 2009 as a server and bartender at The Q Sports Bar (now EPIC), eventually transitioning into the new role of Catering & Conference Services Coordinator. She holds a BA in Recreational Management and a minor in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University and has over 13 years of experience under her belt. She now enjoys her free time, traveling, volunteering and spending time with family and friends.
Andrea joined the Northern Quest team in 2009, as a PBX Operator and promptly began her rise through the ranks to her current position as a Catering & Conference Services Coordinator. She now has over seven years of hospitality experience and doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. When not assisting groups, she loves the great outdoors, hunting and her dog, Moose.


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|Claude, relaxing with coffee and Vi gel in the bleacher seats.
Kidding. We gave out samples of Vi Fuel and drew numbers for a full box of Vi Fuel gels. I was excited to have Victor Ballesteros join me to host the clinic. His epic run at the Tahoe Rim Trail (168 miles) in August provided a terrific opportunity to discuss the importance of covering the details and plans before setting out. He also brought a couple of his Victory drop bags and talked about the idea for them and the design and features. Victor will be joining us again this weekend for the Eat to Win and Hill Running clinics (and group runs afterwards). Thanks very much Victor for sharing your veteran experience and for giving us a glimpse of what the world is like at the front of the pack. With Tim (Lucho) Waggoner and Victor there, I won't have to do any work!
More info on this weekends clinics may be found on the Running Clinics page of this site.
Here are some of the 800 photos from the clinic Sunday. Unless otherwise noted, they are all courtesy of the prolific photo practitioner, Margaret Gagnon. Thanks Margaret!
|"What in the world am I going to talk about to these people?"
|Group: Liana, Christopher, me, Kara, Pete, Victor, John, Claude (sitting), Vivian, and hooded James
|James, Liana, Kara, and Kara's hat.
|James with some sort of odd undergarments.
|Focused and obviously entertained. Vivian, John, Pete.
|Riveted to every word (or "God, is he going to ever shut up?"): Pete, Pon, Chris.
|Obligatory Tim and Margaret photo...
|"Y'all calm down and pay attention or I'll pack this show up and vacate."
|Victor schmoozing the ladies. Sheez.
|"Victor, I want a drop bag about this big and made out of alligator skin."
|On more than one occasion I saw Victor giving me the "what the hell are you talking about" look.
|"So, after I killed the bear with my slingshot and finished the race…. " Victor didn't buy it.
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Our Armani clad overlords hate fun
And by fun, I mean chain restaurants and possibly seeing cleavage. The Tilted Kilt is a real threat to what Evanston stands for, per the mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, "We are proud of (our) diversity and are sensitive to anything that would stereotype or demean us". Do not stereotype us, she had her butler explain as she was entering her Bentley. Bosoms have no part in civilized society. Said resident Damien Flynn, "This is sexual entertainment masquerading as an eatery," "The conversations I have with my two sons about why I find this offensive are the same conversations I would have with them if a strip club opened in downtown. Actually, I would have much more respect if they were trying to open a strip club because that is at least honest and authentic." In related news, Damien Flynn's two sons hate him, and can't wait to move the fuck out of Evanston


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There is also a ONE BEDROOM GUEST SUITE available that rents separately from or together with the main house. The Guest Suite has a Full Kitchen, one bedroom with a Queen size bed, bathroom with shower and tub, 4 seat dining area, a pull out queen size futon bed, the living room has a 42'flat screen TV and is right on the beach. The Guest Suite can sleep up to 4 people.
The enclosed garage has room for 2 cars for the main house and a separate 1 car garage for the Guest Suite; total of 3 parking in the garage and 2 additional parking passes for street parking for a total of 5 cars.
The Guest Suite is on the ground floor and the house is on the 2nd & 3rd floors with a private rooftop deck. Both Units have beach access and can accommodate up to 10 Guests total.
Bikes, beach chairs, soft top surfboard, boogie boards and beach towels are included for your enjoyment. Watch the dolphins, whales and pelicans while listening to the crashing waves from privacy of your own living room or master bedroom. Enjoy everything that the Beach Lifestyle has to offer at this amazing home.
California's largest most beautiful beach runs 26 miles in either direction. Swimming, surfing, kayaking, biking, and volleyball, are all right in front of the House and the Guest Suite.
There is a large boat marina with sailboat rentals, three blocks from the property. A beautiful 26 mile bike path runs North and South from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach. Excellent shopping near by, (5 minute walk) to Hermosa Pier Plaza, Nightlife (Comedy & Magic Club), and many restaurants (Chart House), all within a half mile walk of the property.
Mickeys Italian Deli and Liquor Store, Stavros Greek Restaurant, Tami's Breakfast & Coffee bar and the Spot Vegetarian Restaurant are ALL less than one block from the property.
This gorgeous home is located right on the Beach in a quiet neighborhood at the Southern end of Hermosa Beach between 2nd and 3rd streets. Access to local freeways and LAX Airport is only 10 minutes away. Daily House Cleaning and a Cook are available at an additional cost. Six separate decks and and a shared beachfront patio let you enjoy sunsets, whale watching, dolphins, volleyball, and surfing right from the property. There is a lifeguard stand less then a block from the house so the kids can swim safely without worry. The only swing set on the beach in Hermosa is right by the house. The huge Private Rooftop deck has an unbelievably beautiful 360 degree view from the beach to the mountains.
Hermosa is home to the U.S. Volleyball Association and host numerous tournaments during the Summer. Also, during the summer months there are weekly music concerts on the beach and in the nearby local parks. Flairadise, a home you will love and a place you will want to return to year after year.
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Gourmet Kitchen: Dishwasher, Iron & board, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Freezer, Cooking Utensils, Blender, Grill, Spices, Toaster, Clothes Dryer, Microwave, Stove top burners, Coffee Grinder, Ice Maker, Oven, Washing Machine.
Entertainment: DVD, Music Library, Satellite or Cable, books, Stereo System, CD, TV, Radio, VCR.
activities and attractions in Hermosa Beach Los Angeles Area
Swimming, Surfing, Volleyball, cycling, fishing, golf, horseback, riding, hunting, mountain, biking, paragliding, roller blading, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling, skiing, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, water, skiing, wind-surfing. Surfboard, Boogie Boards. Bikes, Beach Chairs and towels included with rental.
vacation rental rates
- HOUSE: Daily Rates $595-795, Weekly Rate $3,495 - $7,495.00, Monthly Rate $12,500-$20,000.00
- Guest suite: Daily Rates $295 - $495, Weekly Rate $1,995 - $2,495 Monthly Rate $4,995-$9,995
Minimum Stay 2 Night / 3 Nights over Holidays
Cleaning / Security Deposit Required.
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
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Tom's a traffic reporter with blue collar roots. Sarah's a writer whose family is as wealthy as it is snobbish. Much to her clan's and ex-boyfriend's horror, Sarah and Tom fall in love and marry. Following their wedding, they set off on what they expect to be the perfect vacation, but thanks to her ex- and relentless bad luck, the happy couple experiences the honeymoon from hell.
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Plan Specification: HHF-1023
Total Square Footage: 2,203
Main Level: 2,203
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
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Width: 61 ft Depth: 70 ft
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This beautiful country-styled home offers a very functional split floorplan layout. The great room features 10-foot ceilings and cozy fireplace with gas logs. Excellent views of the great room and back yard from kitchen. The expansive and well-appointed master suite includes his and hers walk-in closets, an oversized jet tub, separate shower, compartmentalized toilet and dual vanities. Three other bedrooms each have a walk-in closet and share second bath. The bonus room provides a great space for a gameroom or home office and even has space for an optional half bath. A large 2 car garage with separate storage is also provided. This home truly has the flexibility and features that your family wants!
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Have you ever found a mistake on your credit report? A group of state attorneys general are saying the system to fix those mistakes is broken.
One out of five people find mistakes on their credit report every year. While you may think you can just call to get something wrong removed from your credit report, it's not that simple. In fact, a growing number of people are saying it can be impossible to get those errors corrected.
Dick and Gayle Collier say they took their good credit for granted.
"It hits on your ego. I mean, you work all your life, you save, and you're careful, and then all of a sudden...no credit. I mean, we can't get accepted for a car loan. It just really messes with your head," said Dick Collier.
Five years ago, the Colliers started seeing big mistakes on their credit reports. Gayle's records are meticulous. She keeps binders, spreadsheets and subscribes to a credit reporting service. Keeping track of her and her husband's credit reports is like a full-time job.
"You will hear that's easy to do, to simply write a dispute letter," said Gayle Collier.
TransUnion tells you the same thing. In fact, they have a video to tell you exactly how to dispute an error. Federal law mandates all credit reporting agencies to investigate any dispute.
"It's a joke the investigation that they do," said Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.
DeWine, and other attorneys general across the country, have started a large scale investigation into credit report errors that plague millions of consumers.
"This is a system that works real well for everybody but the consumer," explained DeWine.
DeWine says if you find an error, you're supposed to send a dispute letter with documentation, but he says the system breaks down from there. He says the documentation doesn't get sent to creditors, instead it goes to companies outside the country, where agents have to look at 90 complaints or more a day.
A lobbying group for the big three credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), however, won't confirm the attorneys general investigation. They also would not comment for our story.
"We've had people who can't buy a house or car, and they keep telling the reporting agency what the facts are and they keep getting jerked around," said DeWine.
It hasn't worked well for the Colliers. They had to turn to the attorney general's office for help. The mistakes were fixed -- or so they thought.
"Within six weeks Of those changes, it changed right back," said Gayle Collier.
So the fight continues.
What You Can Do
-Check your credit report with the three credit bureaus every year, it's free.
-As soon as you find an error, start writing letters to get it corrected because you'll want that mistake gone next time you apply for a loan.
-If you can't get an error corrected in 60 days, contact the Ohio Attorney General and file an official complaint.
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Columbia Grain Inc. is a long time established full service grain company in the grain and legume business. We are headquartered in Portland, Oregon and own/operate over 40 elevators and offices throughout WA, ID, MT, ND and MN to support our domestic and export sales program, including our high capacity vessel loading facility in the Port of Portland, Oregon.
We are a mid-size company with just over 200 employees overall, meaning that capable trainees may earn additional responsibility in a very short time and have accelerated promotional opportunities. The employees at Columbia Grain at all levels of our organization represent some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We are proud of our ability to attract and maintain talented, efficient, long term, community minded employees who have the ability to develop lasting relationships with producers and customers both domestic and around the world.
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CBS5/AP) - One of the nation's largest emergency services providers said Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Rural/Metro Corp. made the announcement after reaching a deal with its lenders to cut its debt by about half. The move to file bankruptcy was part of that deal.
Rural/Metro said as part of the agreement, it will receive a cash infusion of $135 million from its lenders.
The company noted that its capital structure was created "under different economic circumstances, and making interest payments on the debt while at the same time investing in operations was more than the company's earnings could support."
The company provides services in 21 states including Arizona in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, and Yuma Counties.
During this restructuring process, Rural/Metro CEO Scott Bartos says emergency services will continue to be "business as usual."
"This agreement is good news for Rural/Metro and for the clients and communities we serve. We have a solution that keeps our operations moving forward while cutting our debt in half," Bartos said.
Rural/Metro is based in Scottsdale and expects to complete its restructuring by the end of the year. It plans to renegotiate unprofitable contracts and free up capital to invest in its business.
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus bought Rural/Metro in 2011 for about $438 million.
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John Avalos for Mayor: Everyday giants can turn the city around
by John Avalos
Dear neighbors,
I am running for mayor because I believe in the power of San Francisco's everyday giants to turn the city around. I believe the future of our children is up to us and should not be determined by big money, big banks or unaccountable city power brokers.
As mayor, creating jobs for everyday San Franciscans – not increasing wealth for the already wealthy – will be my top priority. Despite the brutal police raids on the "Occupy" movement in Oakland, San Francisco, Denver and other cities around the country – and regardless of who, specifically, is participating in the Occupy encampments – the rising up of the 99 percent to hold the 1 percent accountable is long overdue.
Poor and working class communities in San Francisco are suffering from Depression-era unemployment, foreclosures, evictions and school closures, while the wealthiest 1 percent have actually increased their wealth. Because I stand with my neighbors from Bayview to Chinatown who have had enough, I've been standing for OccupySF and working hard to pressure Mayor Lee to prevent the brutal police attack that we all witnessed in Oakland.
I began this race as a city supervisor and was considered a long shot by some, because I didn't have the backing of the city's corporate elite. Recent polls have me now in second place, and I believe it demonstrates what people power can do.
Recent polls have me now in second place, and I believe it demonstrates what people power can do.
I am not only running for mayor, but with thousands of other San Franciscans we are building a movement to take on the status quo and put the people in charge. You can join us, at http://avalosformayor.org/sign-on-to-our-platform/.
Our future is in our hands
I am honored to have the support of African American San Franciscans who've been in the trenches for decades and who continue to have hope for our young people's future in this great city. Having been both a community organizer and a city supervisor, I know the wisdom of the old saying, "Nothing about us, without us, is for us." So as mayor, I know my job will be to walk with you, work and fight alongside you, and do everything in my power to support your dreams, your solutions and your agenda for change.
Working with you, not for you, to solve our city's problems
As budget chair of the Board of Supervisors, I closed a combined $1 billion deficit over two years. I saved hundreds of jobs and protected our city's safety net. I authored the landmark Local Hire legislation that put San Franciscans in the trades back to work. I also led the effort to bring in $45 million in new progressive revenue, which will keep our budget whole through this fiscal year. But I didn't do it alone. All these achievements were only possible because I worked with neighbors, advocates, and voters across the city.
As mayor, I will work with all of you to strengthen our economy, our neighborhoods and our movement for change.
Together, we can put local residents to work, invest in our youth, revitalize our economy and keep our families in the city
• Create thousands of living wage jobs for San Franciscans who've been laid off or shut out of the SF economy
• Expand my Local Hire legislation beyond the trades and partner with SFUSD and City College to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow
• Create a city-owned bank, invest in small businesses and hold corporate banks accountable
• Close corporate tax loopholes and generate new progressive revenue
• Fully fund our public education system
• Provide free Muni for students
• Make universal health care real
• Restore our parks and create public plazas and promenades
• Develop sustainable, truly affordable housing for all
• Protect our status as a sanctuary city
Join me in creating a San Francisco for all of us, not just the privileged few. Let's work together to rebuild our communities, revitalize our economy and renew the hope in our youth.
I'd be honored to have your No. 1 vote on Nov. 8!
District 11Supervisor John Avalos is a candidate for mayor of San Francisco. To learn more and get involved, go to www.avalosformayor.com.
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J Summers
Avolos is a proven progressive Leader – his values are the same values of every day people. He is not in the pocket of big business. Probably the clearest difference between Avalos and the current mayor: Avalos introduced legislation that would provide healthcare for restaurant workers and their families. Mayor Ed Lee vetoed that legislation. Kind of says it all.↓
You've raised some interesting points here. Thanks for taking the time to lay it all out so clearly.↓


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Attest 3 – Adobe Flex 4 ACE Certification mock exam released today
by Dave on Sep.07, 2010, under Actual RIA info, Adobe AIR, Adobe Flex, Coolness, PXL Info
For whatever reason, my personal blog has much more traffic than PXL Blog. Maybe it's the crazy YouTube videos? Or the shameless ramblings during the wee hours fixing bugs? Whatever the case may be, I figured I'd blog twice about Attest 3 being released today. If there's anything I like more than writing a blog post about something cool, it's writing two blog posts about said cool thing
You can read the full stats on Attest at the PXL Blog. Go and download Attest 3, get certified, make fun of your iPhone dev buddies when you're pumping out AIR for Android apps 10 times faster, collect your million dollar yearly salary (alright maybe that's a stretch?), rinse and repeat for Flex 5 we'll leave the light on for you.
Enjoy! P.S. More fun to come later in the week I have to say, it was kind of cool that Attest leaked out a little earlier than planned – ha! I'll show you why soon.


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Seahawks DE Raheem Brock was arrested for driving under the influence Saturday morning, according to The Seattle Times. Brock played in the Seahawks' 36-18 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Brock was stopped by police around 3 a.m. in Seattle and later released pending charges.
The ninth-year veteran has played in all nine games this season recording three sacks among his 13 tackles.


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As campaigns get under way, council's a bit testy
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on Aug 22, 2008 at 2:05 pm
This should be no surprise to anyone. Mr. Sullivan is well known for going into attack mode when someone does not agree with him. This goes back to his days on the Planning Commission as well.
on Aug 22, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Sullivan and McGovern wanted to extend the deadline, which is allowed by Alameda Co registrar, by THREEE days (and really ONE business day since it's a weekend). With a business trip as a conflict for Sullivan, were is the harm in the extension? The other council members have done stuff like that before. Oh wait a minute, they don't like the citizen's initiative. I guess that explains it. Thorne and Kallio are about as biased as they come. Heaven help us if we lose McGovern or Sullivan.
on Aug 22, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Just back in June Cook-Kallio requested that item be heard when it was scheduled because of a work conflict the following meeting and Sullivan absolutely refused.
He continued the item anyway. Then complained when the council majority scheduled a special meeting during his vacation. Biased?????
The delay by Sullivan was an attempt to silence the input of a councilmember.
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Oh joy. After several years of comments, reminders, suggestions and telekinetic mind control, I got the Christmas present I always wanted. Santa (sorry I mean the Mrs, for those of you cynics who no longer believe a big hairy man with large red balls tries to get down your chimney every year) delivered. A Magimix.
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Horse Meat Joke Requiem
Okay this is the last post on this particular subject. However I justify it's presence here on the basis that a) it made me laugh and b) it's about food and, after all, this is a food blog.
Over here (i.e. anywhere between Ireland and Russia) we recently found out we've been eating horses when we thought we were eating cows. And it started in Tesco (the UK's version of Walmart). And in Tesco you get poor-people's food and not-so-poor-people's food – either way we've all been eating horse shit)…
Out with the old, in with the new
Three years ago we got married. In the run up to that event I got myself a rowing machine. I mean I wasn't going to spend my honeymoon in St. Lucia blubbering about like a beached whale. Sadly I didn't stick with it. Once the ring was on it was all downhill. The night of the wedding we ended up eating pizza in a pub in Henley on Thames. You get the idea.
Fast forward to 2013. My 'emergency diet' did a job in the fourth quarter of 2012 but things aren't going well now. I mean last night I ate pork belly and breast-of-duck; and a bottle of wine. And then fell asleep. So today I made a decision – out with the old….
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The only person I know who still goes to church is my mother, and, given the rapture, armageddon, doomsday (call it what you will) didn't come to pass two days ago, i doubt whether many people will be swapping a trip to the local supermarket for a session on their knees praising the almighty.
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MUNCIE — MUNCIE — Repeating a state championship is never an easy task. Some say it's harder the second time around with pressure building throughout the season and intensifying as the postseason arrives.
Such was the case for the Avon Orioles' volleyball team, winners of last year's Class 4A state volleyball championship as they faced Carmel Saturday night for the second consecutive season in the state finals.
As it did last postseason, No. 2 Avon played its best when everything was on the line, defeating No. 1 Carmel 17-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-18 for a second straight state title.
"It was a big motivation for them all season long," Avon coach Scott McQueen said of his team's desire to again reach the state finals. "It proved that last year wasn't just a fluke. I don't think people understand how hard it is to get here.
"There were a lot of jitters a lot of times this season because there was such a big target on our back along with the expectation that we were going to automatically make it back."
Carmel took the first set after Avon had built an 11-5 lead, going on a 10-2 run thanks to a litany of Orioles' errors before taking a 15-13 advantage. Carmel finished on a 10-4 run, but Avon pushed through the adversity and didn't panic.
"We just looked at each other and said we needed to calm down and breathe," Avon outside hitter Beth Prince said. "We were in our own heads. We looked at each other and literally said 'You do you and I'll do me.'"
Whatever Avon did between the first two sets worked, because the Orioles came out focused and began to assert its will on Carmel.
Avon never trailed in the second set as the Orioles handed Carmel its first set loss in 34 games.
Picking up where they left off, Avon jumped out to a 6-0 lead behind Brooke Peters' serve in the third set and won by an 11-point margin. Rebekah Strange (kill), Calle Weddle (kill), Beth Prince (kill) and an Aly Matern ace closed out the set, giving Avon a decisive 2-1 match advantage.
Avon's momentum carried into the fourth set and they surged out to a 9-5 advantage. Carmel would close to 12-9, but would never get any nearer than three points of Avon the rest of the way.
"When we kept getting a few blocks in a row, some of the (Carmel) girls, on their faces, it looked like they didn't know what to do next," Avon senior Lindsay Thompson said. "You could tell they wanted a tip or something. They just didn't want the ball."
Kills by Prince and Shelby Connors put Avon at match point and Strange finished Carmel off with one final kill.
"We bounced back and brought all we brought to Carmel," Strange said.
Giving Avon more reason to celebrate was Rachel Griffin's nomination as the Class 4A Mental Attitude Award Winner.
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Prince (16), Calle Weddle (13) and Strange (11) all finished with double digit kills. Weddle and Prince led the Orioles with each scoring 18 points. Connors recorded a team-high seven blocks (2 solo, 5 assists) while Thompson and Weddle each totaled 4 assisted blocks.


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For many anglers, white marlin rank as the ideal billfish. Averaging 50 to 70 pounds, they combine perfect light-tackle size with a penchant for acrobatic, aerial combat. And their social habits mean whites usually roam in packs, offering multiple shots in a day's fishing. You gotta love whitey.
But a loving relationship also involves respect. Ask anybody who has dropped back to fish coming on hot and heavy, then reeled in one sancocho after another: Although white marlin enjoy flirting with baits, they aren't an easy score. Heavy-handed tactics rarely bring success; a delicate approach will help you hook more whites.
"You can catch white marlin on any gear, heavy or light, but hookup ratios improve when you use the right tackle," says Lee Green of Stalker Outfitters in Westhampton Beach, New York. According to Green, one word, "graphite," holds the secret to success for anglers who consistently target and tame white lightning.
"Today's die-hard white marlin anglers use graphite-spool reels," he says. "They believe that heavier, metal spools don't turn as easily, and that little bit of resistance is enough to spook a white. The most popular white marlin reel among our customers is the Shimano TLD-30 two-speed, mainly because of its incredible free-spool. The light graphite spool moves so smoothly that it generates very little tension when dropping back."
Whitey's devout pursuers also take advantage of graphite's lightness in their favorite sticks. "Graphite rods, especially those made by Cape Fear, have become very popular because of their extreme sensitivity. That helps anglers feel exactly what a white is doing with the bait," explains Green. "They're also using 6- and 6 1/2-foot models - slightly longer than conventional stand-up rods."
Scott Bowers, an avid angler from North Carolina, who frequently fishes off the Outer Banks names as his favorite white marlin outfit a Shimano TLD 20 or 25 mounted on a 6-foot Star rod rated for 20- to 40-pound line. "That rod has a limber tip, but enough backbone to provide lift when needed," he says. Both Bowers and Green pack their reels full of 30-pound mono tipped with 80-pound wind-on leaders.
A cockpit full of featherlight rods and silky-smooth reels does little good if no fish appear off the transom. A no-nonsense trolling pattern of two teasers and four baits usually suffices to attract whites, but experts rely on a not-so-secret weapon to raise fish. "When you go for whites, drag a dredge," says Capt. Dave Noling, a Texas charter skipper who now spends most of his time in Venezuela, where anglers may get 30 or more shots a day during the fall white marlin run. "Put out a mullet or ballyhoo dredge on one side, and on the other, a squid chain with a Hawaiian Eye [Ilander] at the end. That's a great white marlin teaser."
Green and Bowers also believe in the dredge's power to attract whites. "Many Northeast anglers rig dredges with artificial ballyhoo on the inside and naturals on the outside. It reduces rigging time and keeps the natural baits, which some crews feel are better attractors, where they're most visible to fish," says Green. "But because dredges run several feet under the surface, they have a drawback: If you're not paying close attention, you may not see hot fish swimming behind them. That's why I recommend pulling a dredge on one side and a spreader-bar teaser on the other. When marlin come up on the spreader bar, you can't miss them."
Where blue and white marlin occur in the same area, tailor your spread to allow an even chance at both species. "Place larger baits such as horse ballyhoo or mackerel on heavy tackle in the long-rigger positions," Green suggests. "White marlin rarely bother those baits, preferring small ballyhoo run close to the teasers. On the other hand, a customer told me he recently caught a white marlin on a Mold Craft Super Chugger, so there's an exception to every rule."
Bowers and his teammates on Hammer Time usually deploy a dredge and squid chain as teasers, then complete the spread with two baits on flat lines and two in short-rigger positions. "We almost always use naked ballyhoo, but may put a Sea Witch or rubber skirt on one of the rigger baits to spice things up," says Bowers. "All four baits run close to the teasers in case a white pops up around the dredge." Emphatically endorsing downsized baits, he adds, "Use small ballyhoo, not medium. Small ballyhoo seem to be the favorite on the dinner table for these guys."
Adding some pizzazz to ballyhoo may help coax or goad fish into eating. "Sometimes white marlin zip into a spread and don't notice naked ballyhoo, or they flash from bait to bait to bait without making up their minds," says Green. "Putting a lure over the bait helps it stand out. A chrome jet head will attract fish and draw strikes, but whites may drop a hard, heavy lure once they feel it." Soft lures such as Mold Crafts or Stalker Baitheads work better because fish can squeeze them. Chugger heads like these seem to raise more fish and draw more strikes because they generate smoke trails while keeping baits under the surface. But the fish can still feel them, so getting solid hookups can be tough.
Preferring naked ballyhoo, Bowers and Noling have no trouble getting white marlin to notice their baits, but they both use the same rigging secret. "For white marlin, I use the ol' swimmin' jimmy: a split-bill ballyhoo," says Noling. Ballyhoo rigged in this fashion troll like lipped plugs, running under the surface instead of splashing over the waves.
"We use split-bill ballyhoo to keep baits in the water rather than skipping. Whites don't have any problem finding them," says Bowers. "On rough days we may add 1/4-ounce chin weights to keep the baits down."
The smallest members of the marlin clan often put on a spectacular prebite performance when they dash into a spread, pecs glowing neon-blue under the baits, but they also carry a sinister reputation as hard-to-hook, finicky feeders. Trying to induce whitey to bite can be an exercise in frustration, and when he finally eats, hookups come only through angling skill and experience. Or divine intervention. "White marlin are so unpredictable, I'd say most hookups come by the grace of God," admits Bowers.
When white marlin dart in to inspect the spread, try these tactics to swing the odds of a hookup in your favor (and it never hurts to mumble a prayer while picking up the rod).
Sometimes whites become entranced by a teaser, ignoring everything else in the pattern and following the lure as if it were a bubbly Pied Piper. Should a single-minded marlin begin tracking a dredge or teaser, try to get the fish's attention by manipulating the nearest bait. Skip the ballyhoo forward and drop it back. "At times a bait free-spooled past the teaser catches a marlin's eye, prompting it to turn and eat," says Green. "That's when a Baithead/bally combination plays an important role. The extra commotion from the lure attracts more attention than a naked bait."
If jumping a bait ahead or dropping it back fails to provoke an attack, Green and Bowers advise yanking the teaser out of the water to force the infatuated marlin to find other targets. The fish usually switches over quickly to a nearby ballyhoo.
"Marlin see better to the sides than straight ahead. Crank the bait in until it's right beside the fish's eye," coaches Bowers. "Keep the rod pointed straight up with the reel in free-spool, clicker off and your thumb on the spool. When a fish takes the bait, immediately give line by pointing the rod at the fish. That's why longer rods have become more popular: You get a better drop-back."
Knowing exactly when to strike back on a white represents a fine art. Although Bowers recommends feeding the fish for a count of six or seven, Noling believes each fish should receive individual treatment. "When whites decide to take a bait, they eat pretty quickly. I don't like long drop-backs; I don't like short ones, either. I like the right drop-back, and that changes every day, depending on the angler, fish and sea conditions," he says.
For example, Noling recommends shorter drop-backs in rough seas because waves slap the line as it pays out. "Whites are very sensitive," he says. "They'll feel that disturbance, and you'll reel in a ballyhoo head. Wind can also create a nasty belly in the line, keeping you from tightening up quickly enough as you wind down on a fish. The marlin feels the line gradually coming tight and spits the bait."
The value of graphite rods and reels becomes especially obvious during the drop-back, says Green. "Sensitivity is very important because whites are so finicky. The angler must feel the difference between a solid run and a fish just smacking or mouthing the bait. Keep the reel in free-spool, with just enough thumb pressure to prevent backlash. When the fish makes a solid run, you should lock up, wind down and lift the rod tip."
The ability to maintain composure when bolts of white lightning crackle behind the boat separates success from failure. "Be patient because it's easy to overreact during a white marlin bite. Don't jerk the bait out of the fish's mouth. Let him have it for seven seconds or so before you even try to set the hook - and don't jerk the rod! Just push the drag lever up and start cranking the reel," counsels Bowers.
Whiffing the hook-set doesn't mean you've lost the battle. "Whites often come back for a second shot," says Bowers. "If you strike but don't hook up, point your rod skyward, quickly crank the bait back to the surface and watch for a fish behind it. If he's not there, put the reel in free-spool. Many times, whites take the bait as it sinks."
Another of Bowers' bait-prepping tricks increases the possibility of nailing second-striking whites. "When rigging baits, we remove the eyes and take about six wraps of wire through the eye sockets and around the hook shank," he says. "We've missed strikes, then had fish come back and eat baits that had nothing but a head wired to the hook."
When in white marlin territory, keep at least one extra 30-pound outfit rigged with a small ballyhoo, ready to go as a pitch bait in case feeding fish unceremoniously strip the hooks of one or more anglers. The pitch rod gets a fresh bait in the water quickly, while hungry marlin remain within striking distance.
Though he may occasionally snub your baits or seem to enjoy returning them as disembodied sancochos, forget about going after whitey with a personal vengeance. Anglers and crews who learn to work together as a finely tuned team will see their success rate improve.
A group of competent anglers stands a better chance for multiple hookups when several whites blitz the baits. "I love having four anglers in the cockpit who know how to drop back and hook fish," says Noling. "As soon as we raise a fish, whether it's on the teaser, dredge or long rigger, each angler picks up a rod and has the reel in free-spool. By holding the rods, they're ready to drop back or clear lines quickly. It's deadly. If we hook a fish, the angler backs off the drag and lets it run. It may take out a lot of line, but in the meantime we might hook another white."
Bowers places faith in the man upstairs, in this case, Capt. Ken Kramer, on the Hammer Time flybridge. "The skipper has a better view from the bridge. He can spot fish and instruct anglers on where to place baits. We may not even see the fish, but we do what the captain tells us."
Every angler on Hammer Time also follows the drill of picking up a rod when fish are raised. "When one man hooks up, he backs off the drag, using just enough to keep a bend in the rod, and lets the fish take line," Bowers explains. "The other anglers stay in free-spool and let their baits sink as the boat moves forward. This trick gives you time to try to hook additional fish. It works well when you have several hot whites in the spread. If the hooked fish runs toward starboard, we clear lines on that side first since we'll be turning in that direction to begin pursuit. It's not worth leaving those baits out in hopes of another hookup if it could cost us a solidly hooked fish by crossing lines."
Several marauding marlin in the spread present an opportunity for level-headed anglers to take advantage of the fishes' competitive nature and score multiple hookups. "White marlin tend to run in groups," says Green. "If you raise more than one, don't panic. Try to look at and bait each fish individually."
Put into practice the tips shared by Green, Bowers and Noling, and you'll be ready next time a bolt of white lightning flashes under your baits. The more time you spend chasing whitey, the more you learn to love and respect him.
For many anglers, white marlin rank as the ideal billfish. Averaging 50 to 70 pounds, they combine perfect light-tackle size with a penchant for acrobatic, aerial combat. And their social habits mean whites usually roam in packs, offering multiple shots in a day's fishing. You gotta love whitey.


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