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Memphis mother Laytoyia Hart is questioning why her daughter can't take the bus to her elementary school. Instead her daughter has to walk to school in a neighborhood with registered sex offenders.
"Some bad people learn your routine," Hart said. 'They can find you and get you, easier if they know your routine. Who's to say we would not get snatched?"
Hart told FOX13 News she repeatedly called the Shelby County Schools district to get some help but has got nowhere.
A morning walk to school can be bonding moment for any parent and child. Except in this case, Hart, who talks to her 6-year-old daughter Janiyah about school and how to be safe in case she has to ever walk alone.
Hart has good reason to be concerned as registered sex offenders live between her home and the school and there is no way to avoid them.
"I can't send her to school by herself," Hart said. "You've seen that walk. I can't let her walk by herself. I have to watch my daughter's back. It's a major concern."
Hart invited FOX13 News to walk with her and her daughter to point out the irony.
There is a safer option.
"I want them to see the bus stop because it has to pass my street to get to this bus stop," she said. "Why is my daughter not allowed to ride the bus?"
The predicament for this bright first grader raises a question about the Shelby County Schools' parental responsibility zone policy. The district's website states in part "elementary students living farther than 1.5 miles from school are eligible for transportation."
FOX13 news checked Google maps and the distance from Hart's home to her daughter's elementary school was 1.6 miles.
Hart called the district to complain but didn't get the response she wanted.
"She has to walk. She can't ride the bus," the frustrated mother said.
Perhaps a miscalculation of distance that has Hart walking the walk when it comes to parental responsibility, but talking the talk of an angry parent.
"If they can tell me why she can't get on a bus that passes our house every day, then I will be satisfied," Hart said. "A legitimate reason."
In an e-mail Tuesday afternoon to FOX13 News a spokesman for the school district provide a number for Hart to call about the issue of bus transportation for her daughter.
It is the same she called before.
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Last Sunday Shelton said he had a surprise for me, but said that I'd have to wait for it. We went along our normal Sunday routine, him puttering around in the kitchen and me on the living room floor scrapbooking. He said I would not be able to guess what he was making, so I didn't even try. I just waited patiently, and oh my, was I rewarded.
Being the food geeks that we are, we absolutely love Alton Brown, and watch re-runs of Good Eats like it's Homeland. On a recent episode that Shelton had watched sans me, Alton focused on frozen treats. He recommended saving leftover coffee to make a granita instead of throwing it out, and Shelton pounced on that idea (with great vigor, I might add).
This is the story of the Coffee Granita.
Everything I love about iced coffee and honestly, coffee in general, was represented in every single spoonful of icy awesomeness. There was no bitterness, just the creamy essence of an incredible cup of coffee. The Kahlua helped add richness and a sweet edge with no sting of alcohol whatsoever. The whipped cream was fresh, and complimented the sweetness of the coffee perfectly.
Perfect. Everything about this Coffee Granita was exactly that.
Best. Surprise. Ever.
The End.
Reference Materials
* Alton Brown's Coffee Granita Recipe
* Mexican Vanilla is the true vanilla
* Kahlua is not necessary, but definitely amps up the flavor
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**Luxurious Slopeside Condo W/Private Jacuzzi & End Unit** in Durango
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Durango Mountain Resort
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$ 1,400 - $ 3,325 / week
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This condo is the ultimate in ski trip enjoyment. Located in the 3rd floor of the popular Eolus building you have beautiful views of the mountains and look down at the ski village where you can watch the skiers and snowboarders coming down the hill.
Our guests' favorite feature is the private Jacuzzi tub. This large Jacuzzi tub sits on a private deck just outside the living room. It will hold 4 very comfortably but there is room for more. You will be experiencing the relaxing Jacuzzi jets combined with the crisp Colorado mountain air. Nothing is quite like it after a day on the slopes.
This unit has its own covered parking space in the first level of the building with an elevator nearby. The master bedroom has a king sized bed with a full bath and a large walk-in shower. The second bedroom has queen bed and a queen sleeper sofa, a large 50" flatscreen TV and full bath with walk-in shower. There is a gas grill on the balcony and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, oven and stove, a dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, cooking utensils and dishes.
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condo rental amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Elevator
activities and attractions in Durango Colorado
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
vacation rental rates
Early ski: Nov 18 to Dec 21 $250/Nite
Holiday: Dec 22 to Jan 4 $475/Nite 5 day minimum
Jan 5 - Mar 8 $300/Nite
Spring Break: Mar 9 - 30 $475/Nite 5 day minimum
Mar 31 - May 13 $200/Nite
May 7 - Nov 26 $250/Nite
$250 refundable security deposit required - credit cards accepted w/PayPal
$125 cleaning fee + 6.8% Colorado State Lodging Tax Personal checks also accepted 3 Nite minimum
Jim Ryan
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Top things to do in Durango
- Skiing
- Fly-fishing
- Whitewater rafting
- Horseback riding
- Durango-Silverton Rail
Top things to do on a budget
- Mountain biking
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Women's Golf Moves into a Tie for Sixth Entering Final Round of Ocala Spring Invitational
Ocala, Fla. – One round remains at the at the 2013 Ocala Spring Invitational at the Juliette Falls Golf Course and the FGCU women's golf team find themselves in a tie for 6th place in the 14-team field after day two. The Eagles moved up after being in a tie for 11th place after day one. Led by sophomore Chelsea Guoynes, (Traverse City, Mich./Traverse City Central HS) who currently sits in a tie for 6th place individually.
"We played so much better today, more like what we are capable of. I can't say enough about Chelsea and Mei's rounds," said head coach Sarah Trew. "They stayed patient and didn't force anything or do too much. We have been working hard this spring and I am excited to see the team's effort paying off. Tomorrow is a new day and we are going to take the confidence from today's round into it.
Mercer leads the tournament after two rounds with a total score of 584. Stetson (596), Toledo (596), Morehead State (604) and McNeese State (606) secure the top five spots on the leaderboard.
The Green and Blue opened the tournament with a score of 315 (27-over par) to position themselves in a tie for 11th on leaderboard after day one. The Eagles charged back on day two with a total score of 295 to move themselves up to the No. 6 spot on the leaderboard. The total team score of 295 on day two was the third lowest team score on the day and the second lowest in program history at FGCU.
Guoynes paced the Green and Blue through the first two rounds of competition. The sophomore finished the first round with a 3-over par (75) and then fired a 1-under par (71) in the second round to move into a tie for 6th place on the individual leaderboard.
Freshman Mei Khuan Yong (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/S.M.K. Cochrane) also shot a 1-under par (71) and moved into a tie for 18th place after shooting an 8-over par 80 in day one.
Junior Megan Van Etten (Trinity Fla./JW Mitchell HS) moved back into a tie for 27th with a second round score of 78 (6-over par) after an opening round score of 75 (3-over par) had her in a tie for 18th place. Megan is participating as an individual and her score will not be tallied in the team score.
Freshman Sara Detlefsen (Eagan, Minn./Minnesota Virtual Academy HS) moved up on the leaderboard into a tie for 39th, with a second round score of 75 (3-over par).
Sophomore Georgia Price (Winchester, England/Fort Myers HS) currently sits in a tie for 50th after a second round score of 78 (6-over par). Freshman Rebecca Van Etten (Trinity Fla./JW Mitchell HS) finished out the five-player field for FGCU in a tie for 58th place after shooting a 6-over par (78) in round two.
The final round of the Ocala Spring Invitational is scheduled for a shotgun start at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Results and recaps will also be provided after each day on the FGCU Athletic website www.FGCUATHLETICS.com.
FGCU Results (T-6th; 315-295/610)
T-6. Chelsea Guoynes – 75-71/146
T-18. Mei Khuan Yong – 80-71/151
T-39. Sara Detlefsen – 80-75/155
T-50. Georgia Price – 80-78/158
T-58. Rebecca Van Etten – 83-78/161
Individual Results
T-18. Megan Van Etten – 75-78/153
Ocala Spring Invitational Leaderboard Day Two
1. Mercer – 293-291/584
T-2. Stetson – 297-299/596
T-2. Toledo – 298-298/596
4. Morehead State – 302-302/604
5. McNeese State – 312-294/606
T-6. Daytona State – 308-302/610
8. Western Carolina – 312-303/615
9. Appalachian State – 303-314/617
10. Western Kentucky – 303-315/618
T-12. Rutgers – 314-314/628
T-12. Ohio – 320-308/628
14. Akron – 317-319/636
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"Authorities on Tuesday arrested a 45-year-old homebuilder accused of failing to pay more than 30 subcontractors more than $528,000 on four homebuilding projects in the Baton Rouge area in 2012, according to arrest warrants," reports the Baton Rouge Advocate ("BR home builder booked on felony theft, misapplication of payments"). The warrants say Quinn Martin acknowledged to his clients and subcontractors that money and additional work were owed but said he did not have the money and did not offer further explanation.
Liens are a powerful tool in the hands of a trade contractor. Laws vary from state to state, but typically allow unpaid subcontractors to hold homeowners liable for bills left unpaid by a prime contractor. A lien limits the owner's ability to sell the asset, because satisfying the lien can take precedence over compensation to the owner for sale of the property. More discussion of lien rights and processes can be found at the website of Louisiana attorney Scott Wolfe Jr., whose firm Zlien, Inc., specializes in lien-related issues. Wolfe typically represents parties attempting to file or enforce a lien, but he has also written about ways to contest liens (see "How to Challenge an Improperly Filed Construction Lien," by Scott Wolfe Jr.).
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Story: When 9/11/01 happened I remember my mind flashed back to WWII when I was a volunteer with the USO in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Therefore, I went to the USO every Tuesday afternoon to volunteer in downtown San Diego.
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Miss S.C. to sing Sunday at service
LAKE WYLIE River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamiltons Ferry Road, welcomes Brooke Mosteller, the reigning Miss South Carolina, on Sunday, Feb. 16.
She will be singing at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. All are welcome
Call 803-831-1615 or visit rhcconline.org for more information.
Journey hosts presentation on Common Core
LAKE WYLIE The Journey Church at Lake Wylie, 5415 Hwy. 557, will host a presentation on Common Core State Standards at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the church life center.
Susan Certo and Mary Beth Crumly, parents of students in Fort Mill School District, will present concerns about Common Core in math and English language arts that have been implemented in South Carolina schools.
This event is open to the public. Call 803-831-2759 for more information.
Church will meet at Lake Pointe Academy
YORK The Bridge Community Church, which meets at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Clover High School, will be moving to Lake Pointe Academy Christian School, 3168 Hands Mill Hwy.
Pastor is Kevin Witt. Services in the new location will begin at 10 a.m. March 16 with coffee and doughnuts, and worship beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The Bridge Community Church has a Bible-based, informal and contemporary style of worship with Southern Baptist roots.
Dine for HOPE
LAKE WYLIE The Waffle House-Lake Wylie and Knights of Columbus of All Saints Council No. 14475 are raising money for Operation HOPE (Helping Other People Everyday), a statewide campaign to help people with intellectual disabilities.
On the first Monday of each month, Waffle House will donate 20 percent of its proceeds to Operation HOPE. For more information, call 803-746-5464.
Community Cafe serves lunch Tuesdays
LAKE WYLIE The Community Cafe offers free weekly lunches 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly.
The Cafe at Lake Wylie Lutheran Church in Fort Mill serves lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Donations are accepted. For information, call 330-289-1243.
Scherer hosts moms
LAKE WYLIE Scherer Presbyterian Church, 4800 Charlotte Hwy., hosts REST4Moms from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month.
Mothers begin the morning with coffee, tea and goodies, followed by topics of interest, crafts, conversation and discussion. Children are treated to crafts, snacks and playtime. Annual cost is $10.
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Portoroz beach, Slovenia
The World > Europe > Slovenia > Istria > Pirano e Portorose
Central beach of Portoroz city in Slovenia
View from pier on hotels in Portorož - Sloveniamore infohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portorož
Street through Portorož - Sloveniamore info for Portorožhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portorož
Footpath from the beach to the resort Salinera in Strunjan.
Istria (Croatian, Slovene: Istra; Italian: Istria; Istriot: Eîstria), formerly Histria (Latin), is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Bay of Kvarner. It is shared by three countries: Croatia, Slovenia and Italy.


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When trying to load up a playlist exported from Itunes in M3u format, future decks does not load it.
Im using a macbook pro with 10.6.4, my dad also has the same laptop and the same problem. When i try to load it, it just sits there with its little color spinning wheel and never loads.


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'CowParade' links cultural and economic history
Students and professors gathered for a presentation about the worldwide art exhibit, CowParade, on Oct. 16 in TJ Day Hall.
CowParade is an art exhibit that consists of a group of life-size fiberglass cow statues.
Corporations sponsor local artists to paint these statues. The finished statues range from cow-shaped advertising space to symbolic representations of pastoral history or references to local legends.
CowParade began in Zurich, Switzerland, to promote business in 1998 and quickly spread to Chicago in 1999 and New York City in 2000.
CowParade events have been hosted in more than 50 cities worldwide.
Dr. Sarah Wagner-McCoy, an assistant professor at Reed College, linked CowParade to Irish national pride, the Great Chicago Fire and Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," and explores connections between these seemingly bland, inoffensive cow statues to the deeper cultural meanings that sit behind the public's opinion of the statues.
The vandalism of the statues in Dublin was one of the topics that Wagner-McCoy focused on.
"The vandalism was surprising," Wagner-McCoy said. "In other cities, the public loved the cows so much that they would defend them if anyone tried to vandalize them, but in Dublin, the cows were smashed, stolen, beheaded and covered in graffiti, even after the exhibit was officially over and the cows were moved to less public places."
Wagner-McCoy's explanation of this phenomenon went back to the British colonization of Ireland and the destruction of statues that Irish rebels saw as symbols of British rule.
She contrasted the vandalism in Dublin with the popularity of cows in Chicago, where the legend of Mrs. O'Leary's cow is celebrated in songs, reenactments and even a movie.
Wagner-McCoy said that her interest in CowParade first came from working with children in New York.
"It was the summer that CowParade came to New York City, and the kids just loved them," Wagner-McCoy said. "We took field trips to see them and had activities based around them. There was one activity where the kids made their own little cows out of paper."
The second time she encountered CowParade, Wagner-McCoy said she was in Dublin when the exhibit returned to the city.
"The teenagers got to paint one of the cows as a group, but they just were not interested," Wagner-McCoy said. "It was basically a 'No' cow. They had these stickers with the red circles with diagonal slashes through them, saying no to drugs, marijuana, guns, all these things that they thought the kids would do, and the kids were supposed to paste these stickers onto this cow statue. It was incredibly insulting."
The weird contrast between the children's reactions to the cows in New York City and in Dublin intrigued Wagner-McCoy, she said.
"Pastoral images are everywhere," Wagner-McCoy said. "It seems like a shallow hype, but it's also very complex."
The event was sponsored by the English Department.
Sharon Gollery/Culture editor
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By Joe Mahoney
Cooperstown Crier
---- — Like snowflakes, it seems that no two taxes are created equally.
While a new austerity budget enacted by Otsego County lawmakers for 2013 was aimed at holding down spending, taxpayers in some municipalities will see either bigger increases in their property taxes, a reduction or virtually no change at all.
For instance, in the city of Oneonta, according to figures supplied by Otsego County Treasurer Dan Crowell, property taxes for 2013 should be virtually flat. In a list showing the percentage of change of total county tax levy apportioned to the municipality as compared to the prior year, the city's percentage dropped by 0.3 percent, or virtually no change.
However, in the town of New Lisbon, the percentage of change is plus 20 percent. That dramatic fluctuation is based on the fact the town recently had a long overdue revaluation of properties, Crowell explained.
The sticker shock that will likely accompany the tax bills that will soon be sent out by New Lisbon could have been avoided had the town not waited so long for a revaluation, he noted.
"Hopefully, people will look in their heart of hearts and realize they were not paying their fair share over the past decade or longer," the treasurer said.
Hartwick taxpayers could also feel the taxman's pinch. Crowell said its percentage of change of total county tax levy is up 9 percent. That appears to be the result of the state assigning it a lower equalization rate versus what it received in the prior year, he said.
The only other localities where the percentage of increase is greater than 4 percent are Edmeston (6.2 percent), Burlington (5.5 percent), Laurens (4.7 percent), Milford (4.7 percent), Cherry Valley (4.4 percent) and Morris (4.4 percent).
The towns with the biggest decreases in their respective percentage of change of the total county levy were Springfield (down 4.1 percent) and Middlefield (down 3 percent).
Several other towns will see very little change, with the town of Oneonta up just 0.9 percent, the town of Butternuts up 0.2 percent, Maryland down 0.7 percent and the town of Otsego down 0.2 percent.
Worcester's percent of change was up 3 percent, while both Unadilla and Otego were up 2.5 percent and Richfield increased by 1.2 percent.
Roseboom saw a 2 percent increase, while Decatur gained 3.1 percent, Plainfield edged up by 1.7 percent, Exeter was up by 3.5 percent and Westford was close to flat with a 0.3 percent increase.


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Derry News
---- — DERRY — It's time for free music in the park.
Parks and Recreation kicked off its annual free summer concert series in MacGregor Park last week. Entertainers and singers lined up through August to satisfy music lovers of all types.
The shows are held every Tuesday and Thursday in the park, weather permitting, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Last week, Jodie and Fried Cactus took the park stage to kick off the season. Upcoming shows include The Reminisants on July 19; White Mountain Bluegrass, July 23; The R.O.Y.A.L. Pains taking the stage on July 25 and Mirage Band appearing July 30.
For a complete schedule, call Parks and Recreation at 432-6136. The concert series runs through Aug. 8.


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The Summer School Beach House in New Buffalo
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2
- sleeps 9
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Summer School Assoc.
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The Summer School Beach House is located near downtown New Buffalo's
Beaches and Harbor. The Beach House provides a gated/key entry swimming
pool, paddle ball court and playground. The urban-chic decor is
sure to please most with whisical touches throughout. It's all in
the details, this home is classy, elegant and comfortable with
almost every imaginable amentity.
house rental amenities
The 2600 sq.ft. Beach House sleeps up to 9 people, with 3 queen and 3 twin
beds. There are 2 full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with eat-
in breakfast bar, as well as a screened in porch with large table
for "al fresco" dining. Access to a beautifully landscaped home-
owner's pool and sun patio.
4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, screened-in porch, spacious living room with
wood burning fire place, natural gas barbeque, attached garage,
central air-conditioning, new linens and towels, TV/VCR/DVD, stereo
with CD player, board games, washer/dryer and much more.
activities and attractions in New Buffalo Michigan
Activities center around the beach and pool in the summer. There
are plenty of excellent restaurants, shops, casino, art galleries
and sport/boat rental outlets.
vacation rental rates
$2000 Off Season (Sept 15 - May 15)
$2500 Peak Season (May 16 - Sept 14)
$125 Cleaning fee
Minimum 7 day rental required
No pets allowed


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The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in a ruling that effectively requires the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages for couples who reside in states where same-sex marriage is legal.
The DOMA ruling also sets a powerful historical precedent by extending equal protection rights to gay and lesbian individuals.
In another ruling, the Supreme Court vacated a case on California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in that state, and effectively sent the case back down to a lower court that deemed Proposition 8 unconstitutional. The ruling means California will likely begin giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples, but the ruling's effects will not go beyond California's borders.
For gay and lesbian Ohioans, the DOMA ruling adds yet another incentive to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. If FreedomOhio's efforts to get the issue on the ballot in 2014 are successful, Ohio's gay couples will have their marriages recognized at all levels of government. (The group previously aimed for 2013, but it now says it needs more time.)
So far, it remains unclear whether the ruling will extend to same-sex couples who get married in other states but live in Ohio. If so, Ohio gay couples could get married in Massachusetts, return to Ohio and be eligible for federal marriage benefits — but not state marriage benefits. Legal experts and federal officials will surely debate the issue in the coming months to develop a clearer answer.
Still, there's been a lot of cheering and jubilation about the historical rulings, which are widely seen as victories for LGBT rights. Below are some of those reactions from local and state leaders, gathered through interviews and statements.
Also, make sure to check out CityBeat's Pride Issue for more coverage on LGBT issues.
Councilman Chris Seelbach, Cincinnati's first openly gay council member:
"It's pretty amazing. Just as President Obama when he announced his support for marriage equality, this feels like just as much of a milestone, if not more because of the legal significance of the rulings. This is proof that the tides have turned and the laws are changing. We are realizing full equality for LGBT people across this entire country."
"The fact that they used the equal protection clause means this case will be used across the country for every type of law that has an impact on LGBT people. The Supreme Court just set a new precedent for the rights of any government to discriminate against gays and lesbians. It's far broader than just the repeal of DOMA, which in itself is an incredible feat. But the precedent that it's setting for scrutiny on the basis of sexual orientation will have an effect on laws throughout this country for decades to come."
Ian James, co-founder of FreedomOhio:
"We are elated that the Supreme Court has repealed DOMA and in effect rejected Proposition 8. These decisions are proof that the tide of acceptance for all couples is turning in this country, and we have taken two more important steps toward true equality.
"This important moment, however, does not change the reality that Ohio still has a constitutional amendment banning same-gender marriage. Ohio voters can address the civil rights issue of our generation by voting for the Freedom to Marry and Religious Freedom amendment. We are elated and our resolve has been doubled to collect signatures. The journey continues. We will bring marriage equality to Ohio in November, 2014."
Chris Redfern, chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party:
deeply thankful that the Defense of Marriage Act has finally been
struck from our country's books, and that millions across the nation and
Ohio are one step closer to equal and fair treatment under the law.
DOMA implemented discrimination into the highest law of the land, and
it's a great day that this ugly reminder of a different time is finally
"Ohio Democrats are honored to stand with our LGBT brothers and sisters in the fight to earn marriage equality for all, and continue our march to overcome the prejudice of the past. But despite our victories across the nation, Ohio Republicans in the Statehouse and Governor's office remain committed to keeping prejudice enshrined in law."
John Boehner, U.S. Speaker of the House and Republican from West Chester, Ohio:
"Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis and President (Bill) Clinton signed it into law. The House intervened in this case because the constitutionality of a law should be judged by the Court, not by the president unilaterally. While I am obviously disappointed in the ruling, it is always critical that we protect our system of checks and balances. A robust national debate over marriage will continue in the public square, and it is my hope that states will define marriage as the union between one man and one woman."
German Lopez, gay staff writer at CityBeat:
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Everyone in the media — and indeed everyone who cares about the First Amendment — is mourning the loss of Dick Goehler, a leading attorney at Cincinnati's Frost Brown Todd law firm who passed away yesterday after battling leukemia. Dick's practice focused on media law and represented media clients in all aspects of First Amendment and newsroom-related matters, including CityBeat.
It's a tumultuous time in Greater Cincinnati's media scene. In addition to The Enquirer's ongoing staff shakeups, troubles abound at Clear Channel Communications and at the firm that owns Cincinnati Magazine.
This all occurs just a month after the recent sale of CityBeat to Nashville-based SouthComm, Inc.
Clear Channel, which owns the most radio stations in the local market, laid off several employees last week.
Among the people who were let go were Tony Bender, the program director for WKRC (550 AM) and WCKY (1530 AM); Sherry Rowland, promotions director for WLW (700 AM); Mark Bianchi, digital sales manager; and traffic reporter Brian Pitts. The staffers reportedly were laid off due to budget cuts.
Based in San Antonio, Texas, Clear Channel owns 850 radio stations across the United States, making it the nation's largest radio station group owner both by stations and revenue. Locally, the media giant owns the previously mentioned WKRC, WCKY and WLW, along with WEBN (102.7 FM), WKFS (107.1 FM) and WSAI (1360 AM).
If you're in the media and need a job, you might want to consider applying to become The Enquirer's new sports editor. The last editor, Barry Forbis, recently quit to work for Fox Sports in Los Angeles. Here are the requirements for the job.
Meanwhile, Emmis Communications Corp. — which owns Cincinnati Magazine — is struggling to keep its stock listed on the NASDAQ exchange while the firm's owner is being roundly criticized for asking an Indiana court to approve a plan to vote so-called "dead shares" of the company.
Indianapolis-based Emmis is seeking to vote the shares of preferred stock that the company had bought from shareholders at a sizeable discount. Typically, such shares are considered "extinguished" and no longer viable under tax and accounting rules. But Emmis executives said the shares weren't actually bought, they merely were part of a "total return swap."
If a judge agrees, Emmis will be able to vote those shares and convert its remaining preferred stock into common stock, so it doesn't have to ante up the cash for unpaid dividends.
To deal with its financial problems, Emmis has borrowed a total of $31.9 million from controversial businessman Sam Zell, chairman of Equity Group Investments, to help keep the firm afloat.
Besides Cincinnati Magazine, Emmis owns similar publications in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Austin, Texas and elsewhere. Also, it owns radio stations in New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Terre Haute, Ind., as well as in Bulgaria and Slovakia.
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More than 200 child safeguarding cases in Kingston had to be re-assessed following the borough's inadequate Ofsted inspection in 2012.
Director of children's services Nick Whitfield, pictured, revealed in an update to Kingston Council's scrutiny panel on Monday the amount of work his department had to carry out following the disastrous inspection was "scary".
A total of 400 cases were flagged up as potentially below standard, with 208 being completely re-assessed due to the poor quality of work, he said.
Mr Whitfield added the service had improved significantly, with more permanent social workers and managers now employed, and a more transparent way of working in place.
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"You do think to yourself 'how did we take our eye off the ball like that?' "The only thing to say is that we are miles away from where we were.
"It was really good to hear there's a lot of work going in to making sure there is a single point of access for anybody that feels they need to talk to someone about children's services – not necessarily just safeguarding.
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- Adjustable Section of Closing Speed: 180°-20°
- Adjustable Section of Locking: 20°-0°
- Distance: 229 x 19mm/9.0 x 0.7in
- This door closer adjustment adopts specially designed high precision seal to prevent leakage of body. High-intensity aircraft, and the quality is the fundamental assurance imports of high-quality hydraulic oil
- Cold winter can be opened automatically guaranteed, stable operation, quality stability, durability, provide two quality assurance
- Two speed, positioning and positioning two types
- The automatic door closer painting plastic moving arm can protect from eroding the excellent closing can protect from oil leakage
- Super aluminum alloy casting machine and the three layers of brightness painting will protect it from oxygenation
- Two hydraulic pressure valves control two sections of door closing separately the speed of locking had been control by the whole section of hydraulic pressure
- The carbon steel axis and rack work smart and less transfigure after being managed through high channel adjusting
- Comes with a function of stopping at anchor point of 90° and no anchor point of 180°
- The door closer is a great alternative for use on interior and light weight exterior door applications
- Super aluminum alloy casting machine and the three layers of brightness painting will pretect it from oxygenation
- The door closer compact design has the features and appearance of a full size closer but requires less space on a door for installation, and provides complete functionality for any opening
How to Adjust a Door Closer:
- Set the spring power. This setting ranges from 1 to 6 on most closers, with level 6 being the strongest possible setting. The average closer starts at level 3, and you must turn an adjustment screw or nut on the closer body to change this setting. Many installers fail to perform this step during initial installation, resulting in poor performance. If you have a large or heavy door, the spring power should be higher. On a lighter or smaller door, the spring power should be set lower. Consult your installation instructions to find the right power for your door or experiment with different settings until you find one that works.
- Adjust the closing speed. Open the door completely and watch as it closes. The speed that the door moves from fully open to just before it latches is known as "closing" or "main" speed. It is adjusted using a small valve marked with a "C" or "S." Turn this valve clockwise to make the door close more slowly or counterclockwise to increase closing speed.
- Set the latch speed. The speed during the last 10 to 15 degrees before closing is the latch speed and is adjusted using a valve that is marked with an "L." Use an Allen wrench to turn this valve clockwise to slow latching or counterclockwise to speed it up. Total closing and latching time should range from three to seven seconds.
- Determine the desired level of back check. Back check is used to reduce the distance that the door can swing open, which can keep the door from damaging walls or furnishings. Turn the back check valve counterclockwise if you want the door to open further or turn it clockwise to limit how far the door can open.
- Decide if the delayed closing feature is needed. This feature holds the door open for a moment before it starts the closing process. It can be useful for elderly occupants or children--anyone who may need more time to enter and to exit. The delay valve is adjusted using an Allen wrench or screwdriver. Turn the valve clockwise to increase delay time or counterclockwise to decrease delay.
Package Included:
- 1 x Door Closer
- 1 x Bag of Screws
- 1 x User Manual
Spec Condition New Type Door Closer Parameters
LB Test: 80-110kg
Max Width of Door: 1000-2000mm
Adjustable Section of Closing Speed: 180°-20°
Material Alloy Features Features This door closer adopts specially designed high precision seal to prevent leakage of bodyHigh-intensity aircraft, and the quality is the fundamental assurance imports of high-quality hydraulic oil Packaging Package Included 1 x Door Closer
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x User Manual
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Harmony Animal Hospital
1401 West Indiantown Rd.
Jupiter, FL 33458
Veterinary acupuncture has been used to treat animals for nearly 4,000 years in China. In North America it has been used for decades, in both domestic and exotic animals. Acupuncture is one of a variety of therapies a trained veterinarian may use to treat your pet.
Using techniques and treatments to ensure a speedy and healthy recovery sometimes means respecting the wisdom of the past and utilzing it in new, modern ways.
Medical acupuncture replaces the old metaphors of Yin, Yang, and Qi with a more nuanced and accurate understanding of physiologic dysfunction. This opens the door to designing acupuncture treatments as restorative
neurophysiologic interventions that have a proper place in modern healthcare.
Our Approach
At Harmony Animal Hospital we believe in providing the best veterinary health care available for your pet. That means we will consider all of the healing arts available to us to provide the best possible outcome for your pet's particular problem. That can include traditional veterinary care, nutritional consultation, and behavioral modification, integrated with older eastern approaches such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and therapeutic massage. We have the ability to choose among a wide range of therapies to develop a treatment protocol that is best for your pet.
Only licensed veterinarians are eligible to practice acupuncture in most states in the United States. Dr. Samantha Carter is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and is qualified to perform this safe medical procedure.
Finding Support in your pet's recovery process
Ancient Chinese medical philosophy believes that disease is a result of an imbalance of energy in the body. Acupuncture is believed to balance this energy, and thereby assist the body in healing disease. In Western terms, acupuncture can assist the body's efforts to heal itself by causing certain physiological changes. For example, acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and cause the release of hormones, such as endorphins (one of the body's pain control chemicals) or cortisol (a natural steroid). Modern research shows that acupoints are located in the areas where there is a high density of free nerve endings, small arterioles and lymphatic vessels. At Harmony, we believe that in many cases acupuncture can be an important part of your pet's recovery and healing.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body which have the ability to alter various biochemical and physiological conditions in order to achieve a healing effect. The primary aim is to strengthen the body's immune system. It is not a cure-all, but it works well where indicated and when used alone or in combination with traditional veterinary medicine.
What conditions can be treated using medical acupuncture?
Medical acupuncture has been used along with traditional medical practices to treat, and have positive therapeutic effects, in conditions in the dog and cat. Some of these conditions include:
• Eye problems
• Musculoskeletal issues
Why is acupuncture frequently combined with herbs?
Herbal formulations play a very important role in traditional Chinese medicine. Herbs can effectively treat numerous conditions in animals and are frequently used in situations that have not responded to traditional western veterinary medical practices.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Over 95% of patients are comfortable with acupuncture therapy. Some animals will fall asleep during acupuncture treatment. Sedation is not recommended before acupuncture treatment as it may interfere with the acupuncture effect.
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A relaxing South Lake Tahoe Mountain Home on the Meadow in South Lake Tahoe
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,645 - $ 3,080 / week
vacation rental description
Further details for this vacation chalet rental in South Lake Tahoe, California
Views: There are great views from the house and from the Deck. Take a short walk through the meadow to
reach the Lake and beach area. Two small streams need be crossed to reach the lake. Watch the Sunset
from the comfort of the sofa or in comfortable chairs from the deck as the sun sets over the cast
mountain range. In the Winter watch the snow fall on the meadow, through the trees..wild life every
where. Views of the lake are limited but we see boats out there daily.
Walking distance: Walking distance to many restaurants, clubs, shopping for food, post office or a
short 5 minute ride by car. Bring your bikes for added fun either rode bike or mountain biking as there
are lots of trails for both. Walk through the meadow searching for birds who nest there and on to the
lake. There are shuttles available to get to the Casinos if you decide to not use a car.
The Chalet Style House: This is a two story home with the Master Bedroom taking the upper floor. The
entire inside of the house was recently remodeled. It is very cozy and comfortable to create a very
relaxing stay. We supplied this home for our own use so all of everything to stay there is provided for
you and for us. This is a fine quality home you will truly enjoy and we look forward to having you
there. If you stay longer than 10 days a greater discount is available.
Smoking outside only. No pets allowed, air cleaner/humidifier in all bedrooms and family room. Ceiling
fans in all bedrooms and family room. Washer/Dryer and laundry soap, softener, bleach, paper towels. If
additional linen change for beds and towels are needed there is additional charge. A large redwood deck
with built in seating, 32x24 ft...BQ, propane provided, deck furniture and great views. Family room has
large 62' HD-TV screen TV with an HD-DVD and Bose surround system. 151 DVD's to choose from. Mud room
for ski's and gear. Parking for 4 cars off-street, parking on street ok. Winter time has snow removal
included for driveway and street. Free 7/24 unlimited phone calling in USA, talk as long as you want,
no charge. Wireless internet High speed cable, just open your laptop and your there.
All beds are of very high quality, firm with pillow top, down comforters supplied, flannel sheets for
Winter time. Master Bedroom has 42' Plasma TV on angled ceiling with Bose surround and DVD Player.
Bedrooms 2&3 have 27' TV's. Extra bedding available for Sofa Bed. A new 62' HD-TV just installed with
an HD-DVD Player in the Family room with Bose Surround system. New 4 person Sauna with Stereo/CD player
vacation rental location
property availability
- dates with deals
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Last modified on 08-21-2014 at 5:18 PM.
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Gary C Stein 760-634-2323
house rental amenities
In the Highland Woods area of South Lake Tahoe backing to a large Meadow and forest area. Paths lead
down to the Lake. You are 10 minute drive to Heavenly Valley and 10 minutes from the Casinos at State
line in Nevada. Sightseeing, landscape photography, hiking, camping, boating just 4 miles away at Camp
Richards. Great Restaurants and dining, night life, dancing scenic rides around the lake and so much
A new 4 person Sauna with Stereo installed Sept 2008 Very nice after a day of skiing to warm up in.
activities and attractions in South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe Area
!2 ski resorts with in 45 minutes to an hour. Heavenly Valley ski resort is 10 minute drive, Casinos 10
minute drive, 5 minute drive to restaurants and Golf, gyms, hiking and so much more.
vacation rental rates
The following rates are good through January 2015
Cleaning fee is $130.00 per stay
10% hotel tax applies on all stays
$500 refundable security deposit
Payment by Checks or Pay Pal... Using Pay Pal a 3% surcharge
Frequent renters program: Once you have a total of 7 paid nights we give you a free night to use on
your next visit. You can save them up to use all at once or use with paid nights it is your choice. We
keep track of everything and they never expire. Free nights can not be used during Holidays and
cleaning fee applies.
Name of Period Begins Ends nightly rate Weekly discounts minimum
Winter Nov 30th Dec 20th $235 $1354.50 10% discount 5 or more nights 2 nights minimum
Christmas/New Dec 20st -Jan 7th $440 $2940.00 No Discount 6 nights
Winter Jan 8th May 31st $235 10% disc 5 or more nights 2 nights
Spring June 1st June 27th $265 10% disc 5 or more nights 3 nights minimum
July 4th Holiday June 28th July 7th $265 a night 3 nights minimum
Summer July 8th Aug 31st $265 10% 5 nights or more 3 nights
Fall Sept 1st Nov 21st $215 10% disc 5 nights or more 2 nights
Gary C Stein 760-634-2323
accepted payment methods
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
Top things to do in South Lake Tahoe
- snow ski 10 minutes away
- Casinos 12 minutes away
- Hiking, cycling, water sports
- Dinning at great restaurants
- relaxing day of Golf
Top things to do on a budget
- Golf in Myres city gold course
- Eat at Sprouts or at the fully equiped kitchen at the house
- Hiking, fishing, boating, cycling
- take a ride around the lake
- just simply enjoy this house with great views
Top things to do with a family
- take a nice hike or bike on near by trails through the woods
- Hike accross the meadow out back down to the lake
- Boating on the lake from Camp Richards
- Take a ride into the old West in Virgina City
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The Sports Academies propose the best equipment and facilities for golf enthusiasts.
Beginners and advanced golfers alike will be able to enjoy their sport in the best possible conditions.
● Quality teaching by G.O®s trained in their discipline, to introduce beginners to the activity and enable experienced golfers to perfect their technique.
● Group lessons for all levels, 6 days a week, give you the chance to make real progress and master your movements. Kessons take place on the driving range and putting green at Club Med.
For information:
> as a regular activity at Mini Club Med®: 8 years old
> in group lessons with adults: 11 years old
● Full equipment for each age group and level of skill, on loan for lessons and courses.
Four degrees of difficulty for these mountain walks: green (easy), blue (average difficulty), red (difficult) and black (very difficult, with some walks higher than 3,000 metres and themed walks (culture, heritage, nature, gastronomy, wellness).
Local guides will help you discover the hidden wealth of the natural environment: animals (including birds) and plants, history and heritage, geology and topography. Themed hikes in groups - day or half day - you choose the colour of the route. Over 90 different walks to choose from.
The finest walks will take you through Val Troncea, one of the three national parks surrounding the Resort. With a surface area of 3,280 hectares, Val Troncea has 22 itineraries on which you can explore this magnificent natural environment.
You'll also be able to widen your horizons by taking a Club Med bus to explore other good hiking routes.
For information:
> around 12 people
> from 8 years old
> participants must be equipped with proper walking shoes. Adults' and children's shoes can be rented* on site, subject to availability.
For mountain bike enthusiasts, the Sports Academies propose rides accompanied by G.O®s trained in their discipline, divided into 3 groups: beginners, intermediate and advanced.
The following equipment is provided for mountain bike rides:
● a mountain bike with full suspension, front and rear
● helmet
● protective pads for knees, back and elbows.
For information:
> for all levels
> from 8 years old
> maximum 12 participants.
Paddling pool , Indoor pool , Outdoor pool , Lounge evenings
Initiation group lessons : Fitness Academy , Nordic Walking , Pilates Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply) : Golf Academy , Walking and Hiking Academy , Mountain Biking Academy
Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply) : Golf Academy Unidentified : Golf , Horseriding , Canyoning, rafting
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Manny Ramirez is the latest athlete to be caught using performance enhancing drugs.
Who Cares!
That seems to be the overwhelming reaction. From radio host Gary Radnich to one of my favorite blogs - Reign of Error - they're not just tired of the scandals but they fail to see that it's a problem.
The range of excuses and rationalizations seem endless.
Some view athletics as a form of entertainment and, as such, they don't see a problem with steroids or cheating. If they're entertained, they don't care.
Athletics != Entertainment
I submit that athletics is a form of competition. The competition is entertaining. It is not entertainment. The latter is used by far too many to equate entertainment to business. Athletics is not a business. Don't get me wrong, plenty of people make a business from sports and competition. But they are not synonymous.
If athletics is entertainment then lets get rid of wins and losses and forget about those silly standings. Instead it'll just be like 81 trips to the movies. I assume you'll have no problem with that.
By all means, lets crown the winner in terms of who was most entertaining. Forget the World Series, lets track who made the most money and have an end of the year awards ceremony. We can fight about whether the most profitable team should have won the most entertaining team award. Which outfield wins for best supporting cast? That sounds delightful!
Still think sports is entertainment?
Why do people leave when it's a blowout? It doesn't mean that there won't still be home runs or touchdowns or goals or dunks. It means the competition is over! So please stop saying you'd be pleased as punch to sit and watch some 'roid filled lunk hit 6 home runs in a 34 to 0 laugher.
Can you blame them?
Many say it's hypocritical to blame these cheaters. 'Wouldn't you take steroids if it meant making $20 million a year?!' My answer is no. I wouldn't.
I understand this motivation. I acknowledge that it can be a very alluring idea for some. But I would not cheat for money.
The heart of this argument comes down to greed and it exposes a very real problem with American culture.
People seem willing to accept those willing to do anything in the quest for the almighty dollar. Success is no longer about attaining our best through hard work, practice and determination. Success is about attaining a big bank account ... period. That sad statement is reflected in our ambivalence toward cheaters.
Cheating is a slippery slope
If it is okay to cheat to make more money, this means Ken Lay and Bernie Madoff shouldn't be vilified. They were simply taking every advantage they could to get ahead.
This means you shouldn't be angry at Wall Street fat cats. And don't even try to be upset about mortgage lenders. No whining about politicians taking money from lobbyists. Stop complaining about black hat SEO and click fraud. Get comfortable with colleagues sleeping their way to the top.
These people are all just trying to gain an extra advantage. They were all just doing what they had to to make a buck.
If you accept cheating in sports, you accept it everywhere. You abdicate your outrage and muddy your ethical discernment. So spare me the 'hypocritical' tripe and look for that label in the mirror.
Empathy not sympathy
Some sympathize with the athlete (particularly an aging athlete) who is trying to stay competitive. To them I say that it is okay to empathize with the athlete - you might understand why they did it - but in no way should we condone or accept this behavior.
I understand the weakness of these athletes. Just like I might understand the reasons behind someone perpetrating a violent crime. That doesn't mean I sympathize with them, nor do I think what they did is okay.
There should be no entitlement to ability nor having the same ability for perpetuity. There is no exemption for entropy.
Winning through cheating is not winning
Let's give the marathon record to the joker who rode the bus for half the race. Hey, he was just trying to use any means necessary to win, right? What's the big deal!
Winning is not about short cuts.
In 2003 I completed the Mount Diablo Challenge in one hour and twenty-six minutes. I was not first that day. Not by any stretch of the imagination. But I won that day.
A year of training - of hard work, sacrifice and determination allowed me to climb 11 miles and 3,200 feet that day. I still rely on that day and others on my bicycle to remind me that hard work pays off, that seemingly insurmountable goals can be overcome through hard work.
Cheating! I'd wonder if it had been me or the drugs. I'd have robbed myself of that hard won self confidence and fulfillment. No thanks.
Lip service
Oh, we try to promote the idea that it is the journey that matters and not the destination.
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.
We tell our kids this but many now fail to honor this adage. Some, sadly, even find this statement quaint and outdated. And that's scary because isn't this what America really stands for?
America shouldn't cheat freedom to win.
Everyone is doing it
Nonsense! Everyone isn't doing it, and even if they were every mom has the perfect response.
If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?
Only a few get caught
Others focus on the fact that only a few cheaters get a lot of media coverage and that many cheaters never get caught. I find speeding is a useful analogy to show the specious nature of this argument.
A lot of people speed. Only a few get caught. Those driving candy apple red sports cars at excessive speeds may get caught more often because they naturally attract more attention.
The fact that only a few get caught, or that those driving really fast in extravagant cars are often singled out does not change the fact that speeding is against the law.
Bonds, Clemens, A-Rod and Manny get an unfair amount of attention for their misdeeds because they're the candy apple red sports cars of the bunch.
Life is unfair. Get over it.
Life Is Unfair
Oddly, some use the 'life is unfair' argument in support of cheaters. They throw their hands up in the air and shout that it's never a truly level playing field.
So I'll revise the argument. Life is unfair enough without our artificial contribution. Or to rely on yet another saccharine saying - 'Two wrongs don't make a right.'
Don't Cheat Yourself
Don't give cheaters a free pass. Don't say it's okay because it's just sports. Don't say it's okay because it's entertaining. Don't say it's okay because it's about money. Don't say it's okay because you understand why they did it. Don't say it's okay because winning is what really matters. Don't say it's okay because you can't catch everyone.
Don't cheat yourself with these flimsy arguments. Even if you don't aspire to some lofty ethical paradigm, think of it as preserving your own self interest. Don't invite cheaters into your own life.