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Concern over taxi regulation plans
12:53am Monday 5th May 2014 in National News © Press Association 2014
Relaxing rules about who can drive licensed minicabs would place the public at risk, councils are warning.
Legislation going through Parliament will make it "impossible" for councils to ensure cab drivers have been through the proper checks, said the Local Government Association (LGA).
The LGA is also warning that dangerous minicab drivers could more easily challenge reviews of their licences following traffic offences. This is because they could more easily claim another driver was responsible.
The LGA's concerns centre on clauses in the Deregulation Bill which the association says would permit anyone to drive a licensed vehicle.
The LGA's licensing spokesman Tony Page said: "Taxi and private hire vehicles are an essential means of transport for many, especially older or disabled people.
"Anyone using one should be able to do so safe in the knowledge that its driver has had their background fully checked and meets certain safety standards.
"Councils fought hard for the reinstatement of enhanced criminal records checks for taxi and private hire drivers and these irresponsible plans threaten to undermine that progress and remove this vital protection for passengers."
He went on: "The consequences for someone entering a vehicle marked for hire where the driver has not been properly licensed and vetted by the council can be severe. We should not increase the chances of that happening.
"Keeping residents safe is a priority for councils and it is imperative the Government withdraws these plans so that we can continue ensuring passengers are safe when taking taxis and private hire vehicles."
A Department for Transport spokesman said: "The deregulation bill will not put taxi passengers at risk, and drivers will still have their backgrounds routinely checked.
"These measures are tried and tested in London and have made life easier for passengers as well as drivers and their families."


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Marital Conflict May Not Ease Over Time
Why Some High-Conflict Couples Are Also Happy continued...
For instance, those in low-conflict marriages were more likely to say they shared decision-making with their spouses.
Those who believe in lifelong marriage, as well as those who are more religious, were more likely to have high-happiness, low-conflict marriages. They were unlikely to divorce.
Couples in which husbands shared housework chores were also more likely to be classified as high happiness, low conflict. They were less likely to divorce than other couples.
More than half the couples were in marriages with high or middle happiness levels and middle levels of conflict, she found.
As for what is ''high'' or ''low'' conflict, Kamp Dush says she cannot quantify it in terms of the number of arguments or disagreements in a specific time period. "It's totally subjective," she says. Factors such as a person's own perception play in and differ from person to person, she says.
Advice for Couples
The findings suggest that a blending of old and new works well for today's marriages, says W. Bradford Wilcox, PhD, director of the National Marriage Project and associate professor of sociology at the University of Virginia. He reviewed the findings but wasn't involved in the research.
"Specifically, couples who are progressive in the sense that they share decisions and chores do better," he says. "But couples who oppose divorce and believe strongly in lifelong marriage were happier and less likely to engage in conflict."
In one sense, the findings are surprising because the literature on marital quality tends to emphasize negative or deficiency aspects of the marital relationships, says Elaine Wethington, PhD, professor of human development at Cornell University.
This new research, she says, is more balanced. With an emphasis on positive aspects as well, it is refreshing, she says. Wethington was not involved in the research.
As for those high-conflict couples? "My advice would be to resolve what seem to be minor difficulties before they become larger ones," she says. "It is very important to learn how to resolve conflicts in positive ways that do not belittle the other person in a relationship."
High-conflict partners need to seek out friends and social outlets, says Wilcox, as it can reduce stress.
The study findings reflect other research that finds both commitment and constructive communication are important for good marital quality, says Ben Loew, a researcher at the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver.

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The Batesville Herald-Tribune
Mary M. Meyer Blanken, 57, passed away peacefully at home in Short Hills, N.J., Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.
Gentle, graceful and well-loved by all who knew her, Mary fought a valiant nine-year battle against breast cancer, enduring its indignities with a resolutely cheerful and optimistic outlook. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Born May 1, 1956, in Batesville, to the late Albert and Martha (Schebler) Meyer, Mary graduated from Batesville High School in 1974, Indiana University (BSc) in 1978 and Loyola University of Chicago (MSc) in 1984. She married Roger Blanken Aug. 4, 1984, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Hamburg.
Mary worked for many years as a nurse and manager at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, and Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines. Before moving to Short Hills in 2002, she lived 15 years in Europe, where she traveled widely and proudly spoke fluent Spanish and Dutch. She loved sharing good food and conversation with her family and friends and was a stalwart of the Short Hills Racquets Club tennis and platform tennis teams.
In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by their children Elizabeth and Andrew Blanken; sisters Marge Hunter, Ruth Lecher, Jean Bomben, Doris Baker and Cathy Amrhein; brothers Howard "Bud," Walter "Buck," Fran, Henry, Joe and Dave Meyer; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by as sister Mary Frances Meyer and two brothers, Kenneth and Ronald Meyer.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Hamburg, with Father Bill Ehalt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Mary's name to Breast Medicine Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 300 E. 66th St., New York, NY 10065, Attention: Maria Theodoulou, MD.


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Master Class: A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master Orrin Keepnews hosted by Andrew Gilbert; Wed. May 30
Master Class Series: Adventures in Jazz Education
A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master Orrin Keepnews hosted by Andrew Gilbert
Wednesday, May 30 7:00 PM – FREE EVENT!
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Orrin Keepnews is arguably one of the most well-known, and prolific, record producers in jazz. In this Kuumbwa Master Class, moderated by Bay Area music writer Andrew Gilbert, Keepnews will discuss his associations with many iconic musicians, including piano titans Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans, as well as alto sax legend Cannonball Adderley. His Riverside Records label continues to live on through re-issues of classic sessions. Currently, he is the curator of the Fantasy archives now owned by Concord Records.
Orrin Keepnews was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1923. After graduation from Columbia University, and serving in the armed forces during WWII, he became editor of The Record Changer magazine, founded by his college pal Bill Grauer, in 1948. Four years later, Keepnews and Grauer started Riverside Records, ostensibly to focus on producing reissues of old jazz and blues recordings. However, by 1954, they had broadened their musical mission and signed their first modern jazz artist, pianist/composer Randy Weston. From there, they continued to build an impressive list of promising new artists, eventually landing Thelonious Monk for a series of now historic recordings.
For over a decade, until Grauer's death in 1963, Riverside was a major player in the jazz world. Undaunted, Keepnews started the Milestone label in 1966 with Dick Katz. Milestone eventually became home to jazz luminaries Joe Henderson, Lee Konitz, and McCoy Tyner. In 1972, Orrin accepted a position at Fantasy Records, in San Francisco. Fantasy had purchased the Riverside catalog, and Keepnews found himself coming full circle. Once again he was producing reissues, except it was reissues of his previous Riverside sessions. By the 1980s, Orrin independently produced recording projects before starting Landmark Records. In 1988, his book, The View from Within: Jazz Writings, 1948-87, a compilation of his essays and commentaries on music, and the music business, was published. He sold Landmark in 1993, but has stayed active in the recording industry, doing what he has always done, getting great music reissued for the world to hear.
Orrin Keepnews has been awarded four Grammy Awards over the years: Best Album Notes for Bill Evans' The Interplay Sessions (1983); Best Album Notes and Best Historical Album for Thelonious Monk's The Complete Riverside Recordings (1987); and Best Historical Album for The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition/The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1927-1973) (1999). He was given the NARAS Trustees Award for Lifetime Achievement, in 2004. And, in 2011, Keepnews received the prestigious A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy.
Master Classes are offered at no cost to the public thanks to generous funding from Newman's Own Foundation.
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Master Class: A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master Orrin Keepnews
DATE: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
PLACE: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
ADDRESS: 320 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
TIME: 7:00 PM; No reservations required
MORE INFO: http://www.kuumbwajazz.org or 831-427-2227
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You don't need to be judged to a higher standard. It is apparent that you need to be judged to a lower standard with the way you right.
truely hate douche bags that use parents rank n position for name dropping to DS. theyre all a bunch of fuck nuts
So, normally I don't post on these things – but I just had to WRITE something this time. It is okay to make mistakes and not get torched for them, but when what you are WRITING is a torch for someone else WRITING poorly…you should probably learn the difference between RIGHT and WRITE. Just sayin'
@aaano, IF you read the story, the DS ASK HIM what his father did. He did NOT name drop until the DS ask him, THATS when s$!- hit the fan.
@ Tiredofidiots, maybe you should check your own writing and spelling before trying to show your superiority, or lack there-of.
Is this ENGLISH 101? …or army WTF?!? Being a soldier isn't based on spelling capabilities or education level (obviously). Why do you think the army is FULL of acronyms and cuss words??? "FLMAO"! (BTW, I'm the first person to correct people's spelling and grammar, so, I'm not saying I'm better than anyone else on this damn page)
Periods, people! Include your fuckin' periods. It's that little dot that completes a person's sentence or a thought. It's located underneath the freakin' letter "L" and the colon/semicolon.
Oh yeah? are you going to use your daddy your whole career??? What a douche bag… " my daddy's special forces and the CSM of BAC! What can you do to me?!?" Pray you never come to my platoon, shit head!
Hey, why don't you try comprehending what was written? He said the Drill Sergeant ASKED him what his father does. Sammy then answered him truthfully. Get that chip off your shoulder.
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Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words, but what are your pictures actually saying?
Pictures are worth a thousand words. Wouldn't it be nice if all thousand of those words were actually in praise for the subject of the picture? Time and time again I see photos of homes in the MLS that make me NOT want to look at the house, it's either too dark or washed out or it just doesn't make the house look appealing. Or it's pictures of inconsequential things, like the seller's dog, or a squirrel in the lawn, or 5 photos of the staircase and no other interior pictures. I swear I've seen pictures that were made by a camera phone.
What is the point of pictures in our line of work? It is to showcase the house. In this day and age when the vast majority of folks are going online to see everything they can about a house, the photos we have are your first impression. It can make a buyer drool and want to jump in the car to go see it right away, or it can make someone simply pass over it without a second thought. What kind of photos are you taking?
The options are pretty simple. Take good pictures or pay someone that can take good pictures. I was very close to start paying a professional photographer until I learned how to make astonishing photos myself. This isn't for everyone, but it might work for some! So let me show you some examples.
This one is your ordinary every-day split-level house. The picture on the left was pulled from when the house was for sale 4 years ago. It has nothing wrong with it. It's actually fairly well exposed in that you can see the house clearly. However it's kinda plain and split-level homes here have a certain negative stigma. The photo on the right is of the same house that I am listing now. This house has a gorgeous front yard and the goal was to emphasize the overall property's beauty and de-emphasize the split-levelness. The house is small in the overall photo, but the goal was to catch the viewer's attention so they will click on more photos and then be turned on to the inner beauty of the house. Instead, someone could easily see a plain old split-level home (seen one…seen them all) and pass right over it…not knowing what they might have missed.
These townhomes are pretty new so that I couldn't find a photo of it from when it was originally sold. The next best thing I did find was a photo of the unit next door to the one I have listed. Again, nothing really wrong with the picture on the left except the sky is overexposed (all white) and it just looks like any ordinary ho-hum townhouse. I tried to get a little bit of mother nature to help spruce up my version of the picture…some trees in the background and blue skies.
Here is an example of when a good wide angle lens comes in handy. The photo on the left taken in a previous listing doesn't even have the whole house in the picture. The effect I was going for here was to have all the lights glowing…again to be an eye catcher.
The photo on the left is of the same staircase as the one I took on the right. The staircase is actually pretty neat and the photo on the left fails to communicate any of that…there's even barrel distortion at the left and right edges of the picture (see how the walls aren't straight?).
So how are these photos done? True, these are not "natural" photos. Depending on the sunlight, you don't typically get a scene where both foreground, house and sky are all well exposed. If the sun is behind the house, you'll usually get a sky that's well exposed and the house is dark. Or the opposite, where the house is properly exposed and the sky is washed out. Here's my secret. It requires a few tools. 1) a camera that allows you to manually set its exposure, 2) some software and 3) a tripod.
The technique used here is called HDR. High Dynamic Range photography. It basically involves taking several shots of the same image at different exposures. The idea is that at different exposures, different parts of the image will be properly exposed. Once you have your set of pictures, you feed them into the software and it merges them all together. You then have to go and tweak the picture to get different things to show up better. Easy as pie. There's various versions of the software. You can get a photoshop plugin or a stand-alone. I use
HDRsoft's standalone package. The software is the easy part. Getting a cheap digital camera to take differntly exposed photos is tricky and would involve lots of menu button presses (which is where the tripod comes in). You need all your shots to be the same. Too much movement and the software won't be able to properly mash them together.
The camera I use is a Canon Digital Rebel XTi (400D for those non-US readers). The easiest way to take multiple-exposure shots is using the camera's built in auto-bracketing feature. On the Canon XTi it will automatically fire off 3 shots at the 3 different exposures I set it to.
Here's some examples of the three shots used to make the pictures I have above. Each one captures a different set of detail in the photo (the set on the right is more clear) and software creates a picture with all the details highlighted. The trial and error part is figuring out how to tweak and what to tweak to get the best looking results.
So there you go. I'm nowhere near an expert at this technique …I'm still learning!! Go to flickr and search for 'HDR' if you want to see the stuff the pros can do with this technique.
So why not just hire it out? You can. Like I said, this isn't for everyone. I personally do it to increase my value to my clients and also so I have an excuse to buy the camera gear I've always wanted. Happy picture taking!Related posts:
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Mark February 29th, 2008 6:50 am
Great job on improving over the 'standard' listing pics! The lighted house and stairway give a nice, warm feeling. Sometimes, just shooting at the right time of day does the trick (as in the townhome, too).
One cropping suggestion, you don't need the entire foreground element in the photo for it to do its job…on the split level, try cropping out half the pine tree on the left (just to the right of the top stem), crop out the trunk on the right, and just above the pine tree behind the house (eliminating the sun), all without eliminating the foreground. Now, you should feel like you're looking through a frame of trees, toward the house, rather than at them, and the house will be sitting more 'majestically' at the top of the picture, focusing attention on the house, rather than the sky. And keep those horizons straight!
But, all in all, definitely in the right direction!
Matt Scoggins February 29th, 2008 8:33 am
Great tips! Thanks for sharing.
Daniel Rothamel February 29th, 2008 9:43 am
I too, share your desire to learn to take dynamite listing photos on my own (we also share the same camera). I've seen the HDR technique used, but I haven't done it yet, myself. I have been working to learn about lighting and exposure so that I can get the best possible natural pictures, then I'll start with the HDR stuff.
One thing that I have found is that lighting makes all the difference in the world when it comes to interior photos. A few slave flashes will go a LONG way to improving interior exposure.
Ben DeBell February 29th, 2008 10:26 am
Great tips! I am always looking for ways to improve photos. PhotoShop is a simple program that some agents use to make pictures look brighter and crisper. There's actually some good debate out there about the ethics of using PhotoShop in real estate – it makes for some really interesting reading. My own tips for great pictures include:
*Take a lot more pictures than you think you will need. If you are already at the house, this does not take a lot of time.
*Actually look at the picture you are taking. Don't just snap away but take the time to align your shot and set up a great picture.
*Get to know your camera's features. Even basic digital cameras come with easy ways to align, crop, and otherwise change pictures.
James Hsu February 29th, 2008 12:42 pm
Daniel, a great book on exposure is Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson (revised edition). I felt it was a good mix of technical explanation with not too much detail. Each chapter covers one main feature an how you can exploit that feature to make creative shots. Very good read in my opinion.
Ben, I can understand the debate about Photoshopping pictures for listings…you'd be showing something that may not really be there. The thing about this HDR technique is I'm only showing what's there. It's a better representation of what our human eye sees. When we look at a house and it's surroundings, we see everything properly exposed. A lens can't do this (at least not that I know of yet). Depending on lighting, you'll get one part of the picture properly exposed and the other not. HDR can bring things to a closer representation of what the human eye sees.
Mark, horizon straight…gotcha! You've given me a great excuse to get a new tri-pod!
Galen February 29th, 2008 8:22 pm
Fantastic examples James. The first is especially dramatic. I see a lot of so-so photos, day in and day out.
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Sue April 7th, 2008 5:27 pm
You have a great "eye". Lighting is key. The pictures are great!


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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar plus 1 cup for glaze
- 1 tsp. vanilla sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 cup butter, diced into small cubes
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 2-3 Tbsp. water
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Whisk together flour, 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar, vanilla sugar (if using), and baking powder. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles small crumbs (it will be the texture of basic pie crust dough). Mix in beaten egg to form a soft dough. Divide dough into two halves, cover each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for one hour.
Preheat oven to 375º. Using a rolling pin with a cotton sleeve, roll out each half of the chilled dough into an 8" x 12" rectangle. Trim the edges to make them square, then carefully roll the dough around your pin and transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Spread raspberry jam on bottom layer and cover with top layer. Combine 1 cup confectioner's sugar with 2-3 Tbsp. water to form a thick glaze. Spread on top layer of cookie and sprinkle with nonpareils. Once the glaze has "set" (about 10 minutes), cut into bars.
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Even if you don't know Stephanie Raso, you've probably seen her.
Walking through Ford Hall, you will find that her name and face pepper the information wall.
In a passé position, with one arm extended forward and book in hand, Raso poses in one of the Linfield READ posters.
Framing the poster are past articles, picturing Raso dancing skillfully on the Ice Auditorium stage.
The senior communication arts major has been immersed in the Linfield dance scene since her first days on campus—and since her arrival, the scene has grown.
"Although we don't have a big dance culture at Linfield, I try to support it as much as possible," Raso said.
A humble simplification considering she has been enthusiastically active in promoting the dance showcases, as well as persistent in communicating with college relations.
"I really want to see dance succeed at Linfield," Raso said.
Raso's indisputable appreciation for dance is a product of her extensive experience.
"My mother started me in tap when I was four," Raso said.
After tap, she moved to jazz, then ballet—fast forward 20 years and Raso has mastered an array of dance forms.
"In a nutshell, I've done it for a long time," Raso said. "I'm passionate and very dedicated to it."
Raso's dedication is evident, as she will perform in four different numbers in this semester's dance showcase, choreographing one dance and co-choreographing three others.
However, Raso's ardor isn't limited to dance.
Raso has been working as an intern for Vista Hills Vineyard and Winery, an internship that's known to be difficult to land—except for Raso.
"I applied and that week they wanted to work with me," Raso said.
Since officially being hired in October, Raso has spent countless hours at the peak of Dundee Hills, learning the complexities of wine making.
"There's so much that goes into the production of wine, it's really fascinating," Raso said. "I slowly but surely started to develop my knowledge about the wine industry."
Raso regularly informs customers about Vista Hills' highly acclaimed Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines, a task that she happily performs.
"Working in the tasting room, it's fun because you meet different customers," Raso said. "You get to learn about the people who come in."
On March 10, Raso set up an exclusive, RSVP event, in which she prepared the Treehouse Tasting Room for about 32 Treehouse Club Members who visited Vista Hills to hear winemaker and General Manager Dave Peterson talk about select wines.
"She set up this entire event," Tasting Room Manager Ryan Fish said. "She also did our last Thanksgiving event."
Additionally, she worked the wedding season—a busy time for the winery.
"I've never imagined having an internship at a winery. I enjoy the world of wine so much," Raso said.
Between the numerous duties for dance and the internship, Raso's time is stretched, impressively so.
Not only has she had to prepare a senior thesis, which she presented last semester, she has had two opportunities to study abroad, recently returning from Greece and Rome.
"I am so grateful and thankful for having the opportunity to go abroad, not once but twice," Raso said.
Even more, Raso has to balance the daunting responsibilities of a senior preparing to start a new chapter away from Linfield.
"Now that I'm a senior, I have to think about places I have to go. I'm dealing with the graduating questions, like where I'll live," she said.
The California native has considered returning to her hometown in the Bay Area, but she sees potential in Oregon.
"I'd like to stick it out here and get into the wine industry or get back involved with dance," Raso said. "I like to be optimistic. I'd rather not say what's negative when I might find something or something might fall into place."
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This yummy post is contributed by Sarah from Two Blue Lemons, a healthy cooking blog
What do you eat Christmas morning? It seems every family has a mix of sentimental favorites and new recipes reflecting what point they are at in their lives. Growing up we always had fresh grapefruit halves served in my great grandmother's china and homemade Swedish stollen. My husband's family popped a tray of Pilsbury cinnamon rolls into their oven every year. This year, I'm planning on tossing these festive puffed pastry bites in the oven as soon as we stumble downstairs. They will taste great with scrambled eggs, fresh fruit salad, and strong coffee.
You can eat these right out of the oven or let them sit while the wrapping paper flies. Our son Dylan downed a few pieces so I think the little ones will enjoy these as much as everybody. I think Santa will appreciate the savory end to a chocolate and cookie filled holiday season.
Here's how to make them…
Puffed Pastry with Apples, Goat Cheese & Pepitas
1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted (don't kill yourself by making homemade unless that is something you enjoy doing – the prepackaged puff pastry is good quality and headache free)
1 egg, beaten
3 apples sliced thin, I used Gala
3-4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
3-4 tablespoons raw pepitas
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
zest of 1/2 lemon
salt and fresh black pepper
1. Pre-heat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a floured surface, slice the sheet of puff pastry into 4 rectangles.
2. Place the pastry on the baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Arrange the apples slices horizontally across the pastry, overlapping a bit.
3. Sprinkle the apples with crumbles of goat cheese and pepitas. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake at 425 for 25-ish minutes or until pastry is puffed and brown. While it bakes, mix olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Take pastry out of oven and brush with olive oil mixture. To finish, grind a generous amount of fresh black pepper over everything. These really benefit from that little black pepper kick.
6. Slice across into bite sized pieces using a large chef's knife or pizza cutter. Serve warm or at room temperature. Ho ho ho!
These look so delicious! I love anything that includes pepitas. My family's Christmas morning tradition was eggs benedict for as long as I can remember, but last year my mom made the most delicious fruit and Nutella crepes. Soooo good. This year I'm spending Christmas with my boyfriend's family this year. Their tradition is to do Réveillon on Christmas eve, so I'm excited to try new things!
Thanks Liz! Happy day before day before day before day before Christmas morning!
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A Oregon woman is facing charges after leading troopers on a chase down I-75.
It started around 12:30 Wednesday morning. A State Trooper was driving down I-75 southbound near North Baltimore when he noticed someone speed past his patrol car and start driving all over the road.
Moments later the trooper started following the suspect, Meganne McGill, 22 of Oregon. State troopers say McGill kept driving down IO-75, refusing to pull over. McGill then got off at State Route 12 and kept driving for another five miles, nearly hitting multiple cars and semi trucks.
Troopers were finally able to stop McGill by boxing her car in and she was arrested. No one was hurt during the chase.
Investigators say McGill was allegedly drinking and had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit.
McGill is now locked up in the Wood County Jail and is facing multiple charges.


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Baseball America has published Top Ten rankings by position of the top prospects in the minors, according to them. Some interesting rankings:
Catcher - Matt McBride (5th)
A little surprised here...haven't looked at the numbers lately. I thought he was having a fine year but wasn't tearing it up or anything. FYI, Max Ramirez is 7th.
1B - Jordan Brown (5th)
Again, a little surprised. Big question here is if the doubles power will translate to home run power.
3B - Wes Hodges (7th)
SS - Cabrera (3rd)
CF - Barton (9th)
RH starter - Miller (9th)
Injuries obviously hurting this ranking.
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Yoav Perlman set out to the remote Meishar planes with the intention of getting close up and personal with the rare Asian Desert Warblers that winter in the region.
"Yesterday 28/1/09 I went ringing with Yosef kiat at Hameishar, S Negev. Our aim was to study Asian desert Warblers – and we succeeded in catching two birds. They weren't too difficult – one bird responded well to a recording and was trapped without coaxing, while the other bird was moved towards the net quite easily.
We compared both birds in the hand, but found very few clues regarding their ageing. Both birds had moderately worn and abraded primary tips, and pretty heavily worn rectrices.
The tail patterns of both birds varied slightly. One bird had less white on T5 than the other, and also was moulting the two longer tertials (the bird in images named spread and back). According to Svensson and to Shirihai's Sylvia book, both 2cy and 3cy may moult tertials in winter. We could see no sign of moult in coverts. Both birds seemed pretty identical in general tones and bare part colors. The individual with the unmoulted tertials was probably a male – it sang quite intensively before being caught. Other than that we caught zero birds, but we can't complain.
Yoav & Yosef"
We thank Yoav for his interesting report; stay posted as spring is around the corner.
Jonathan Meyrav


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Study: 1 in 5 consumers had error in credit reportBy MARCY GORDON
The Associated Press | February 12,2013WASHINGTON One in five consumers had an error in a credit report issued by a major agency, according to a government study released Monday.
The Federal Trade Commission study also said that 5 percent of the consumers identified errors in their reports that could lead to them paying more for mortgages, auto loans or other financial products.
The study looked at reports for 1,001 consumers issued by the three major agencies Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The FTC hired researchers to help consumers identify potential errors.
The study closely matches the results of a yearlong investigation by The Columbus Dispatch. The Ohio newspapers report last year said that thousands of consumers were denied loans because of errors on their credit reports.
The FTC says the findings underline the importance of consumers checking their credit reports.
Consumers are entitled to a free copy of their credit report each year from each of the three reporting agencies.
The FTC study also found that 20 percent of consumers had an error that was corrected by a reporting agency after the consumer disputed it. About 10 percent of consumers had their credit score changed after a reporting agency corrected errors in their reports.
The Consumer Data Industry Association, which represents the credit reporting agencies and other data companies, said the FTC study showed that the proportion of credit reports with errors that could increase the rates consumers would pay was small.
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So far we have good postioning in the draft with a 1st and (2) 2nd round picks. I'm just wondering if you see any value in getting us additional draft picks by trading some of our current players and what value do you place on them. So far the Trifecta has a pretty good history in getting good value with later round picks. Diamonds in the rough!!. Or would the Trifecta trade away our 1st for say maybe a 2nd and 3rd. Let me know what you think.
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Richfield man Miguel Alexander Melgar-Flores, 30, has been charged with felony drug sales after police say they found more than 3 ounces of cocaine in his Richfield apartment, along with a handgun, a scale and $5,000 in cash.
The felony charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
Officers with the Southwest Hennepin Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at Melgar-Flores' apartment in the 7000 block of Cedar Avenue South on April 13.
According to the criminal complaint, compiled by Hennepin County Sheriff's Deputy Todd Hintz, police arrested Melgar-Flores when they arrived. During a subsequent search of the apartment, they found 85.6 grams of cocaine, a .45-caliber handgun and a loaded magazine containing six .45-caliber bullets inside a cooler in the bedroom. Elsewhere in the bedroom, officers found $5,000 in cash and a digital scale
According to Hintz' report, Melgar-Flores waived his Miranda right to remain silent and told police that he had between 3.5 and 4 ounces of cocaine in the apartment, and admitted that he had been selling cocaine for the last year.
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I have tested my app on the simulator without any problems but when i build and run it on the actuall nokia device (Nokia 5800 xpress) the app installs and runs fine but it is not doing sqlite searches.
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CATEGORIES Animation, Classics, New Releases, Disney, Universal, Family Films, Movies, New Releases, CinematicalIt's the CGI elephant in the room. Pixar established a new gold standard in animated films with Toy Story in 1995, and each of their succeeding pictures has cemented their position ever deeper (with the possible exception of Cars). As we all know, their latest release, Toy Story 3, has been a tremendous hit with audiences and critics. Does that mean, then, that every animated film must be compared to the Pixar standard -- and found wanting?
The question is prompted by Despicable Me, an exceedingly pleasant picture that's funny and kindhearted. Almost as a bonus, it features very good voice acting by Steve Carrell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, and others. Yet it's lacking in one area, according to the review by my Cinematical colleague Peter Hall: Its "inability to completely engross an adult into the story and characters." As he notes about Pixar: "There's a reason that the best animation studio in the world became the best animation studio in the world. It's because the story comes first above all else."
A commenter named Kevin, though, feels that "comparing every animated film to Pixar's works seems out of place. It would be like comparing every live action movie to The Godfather." He also says: "There are enough animated movies being made nowadays to where each should stand or fall on its own."
I confess that my initial reaction to Peter's review was similar to Kevin's comment. Yet it also points to larger issues when we talk about movies in general: Why are we always comparing movies that have nothing in common with one another, other than the medium in which they are made?
As I've expressed previously, I believe movies adapted from another medium (books, stage plays, TV shows) should stand on their own merits. Points of comparison between the "original" and the adaptation are interesting but are not necessarily indicative of relative quality; films are obviously different than books, which are different in their manner of expression than stage plays, and so forth.
But comparing new movies to classics, whether new (Pixar) or old (The Godfather) or even older (Citizen Kane) is an essential element of film criticism. And it's an indispensable component of online conversations about movies: Is Predators as good as Predator? How does The Last Airbender compare to The Sixth Sense? Does Inception measure up to Shutter Island? Will Salt be as pulse-pounding as The Cove?
One of my great joys is, in fact, comparing apples and oranges. Why not compare spy thrillers to documentaries? Why not consider if the Korean Western The Good, the Bad, and the Weird is as thrilling to the senses as the period drama There Will Be Blood? Can we hold up Toy Story 3 to The Godfather (or The Conversation or Gandhi or No Country for Old Men) and discuss which is better -- is Woody a better head of household than Michael Corleone -- and why?
That's just me, though. What do you think? Should we stop comparing every animated movie to Pixar? Should movies only be judged by and compared to movies with similar goals and aims?


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Latte by the Sea in La Jolla marks opening with tasting
Latte by the Sea will celebrate its grand opening at 7855 Ivanhoe Ave. with a free organic coffee tasting on May 9-10.
Located across from the La Jolla Post Office, the new coffee kiosk is owned by John Christofferson. It will offer an array of organic coffee and tea, espresso and smoothies as well as breakfast burritos, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads and soups.
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Pineapple Plant 1-2 Gallon Container. Pineapples are among the most widely used tropical fruits in the world. The fruit grow on a small herbaceous plant that is in the same family as ornamental bromeliads. The plants can be reproduced by planting the crown of the fruit, but they are best grown from the suckers that occur at the base of the fruit or the mother plant. The plants begin producing fruit at one to two years of age.
Pitomba Tree in 3 Gallon Container. Pitomba are another highly ornamental Eugenia from Brazil. The fruit have an apricot flavor and color. The trees can be container grown, hedged, or grown as a specimen.
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Strawberry Tree/Jamaican Cherry Tree/Capulin Cherry in a 3 Gallon Container. The fruit of the Strawberry Tree are born on the outstretched branches of the tree. Each fruit is about the size of a blueberry and contains an tiny yellowish seeds too small to be noticed when eating. The flavor is often compared to cotton candy strawberry. The trees are highly ornamental and fast growing providing a good source of shade and a fruit that is a favorite among children. Tree fruits year round so it makes a great addition to any garden. Can also be kept under 6 feet tall and grown in a container. Children love these sweet fruit and they make great treats.
Strawberry/Catley Guava Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. Cattley Guava is a fairly slow growing shrub or small tree growing to a height of about 14 feet. The highly fragrant flowers are white followed by small green fruits that turn a bright red when ripe. Fruit size is about 1 1/2 inches. The Cattley can survive temperatures as low as 22F degrees, but prefers warm, humid weather. This guava can be grown indoors or out. Potted, it will only grow to about 5 feet. The shiny dark green leaves make it an excellent contrast to the bright red fruits. Fruits are very sweet. Makes a great shrub or hedge for privacy.


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(Merrimack, New Hampshire)— The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts has been recognized in "College Affordability and Catholic Identity," a study conducted by The Center for the Study of Catholic Higher Education, the research division of the Cardinal Newman Society.
"We are grateful to the Cardinal Newman Society for recognizing Thomas More College as a faithful Catholic college that is affordable to all," said Thomas More College President Jeffrey O. Nelson. "I also congratulate my colleagues at the other institutions noted in this study for answering the call of our Holy Father to forge strong Catholic identities on their respective campuses," Dr. Nelson added.
Founded in 1978, the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts seeks to form young people intellectually and spiritually within the Catholic intellectual tradition and guided by the Magisterial wisdom of the Catholic Church.
In addition to a strong intellectual grounding, Thomas More College encourages its students the practice of the virtues, natural and theological. To foster this formation, the College maintains an atmosphere of civility, modesty, mutual respect, studiousness, and courtesy, as well as provides opportunities for the practice of the Faith through daily Mass and confession.
"Our tuition is among the lowest of our peer institutions – and of many state schools," noted Jessica Rock, Thomas More College's Director of Admissions. "At Thomas More College, we are committed to forming a new generation of Catholic leaders without burdening them with decades of debt. By keeping our tuition low, young men and women attending Thomas More College can leave with little or no debt, and be in a much stronger position to establish themselves as leaders in their respective fields whether it be in the business sector or forming a family."
Thomas More College's low tuition cost already covers a semester in Rome for every sophomore student. For three full months, students study in the shadow of St. Peter's successor, immersing themselves in the history and culture that has been the keystone of Western Civilization.
Tuition also covers Thomas More College's internships and study centers that offer students real-world experience, preparing them for life after College and that all-important "first job." Students intern at such prestigious locations as the Pontifical Council for Social Communications in Rome, H2o News, the Culture of Life Foundation, and several other political, media, and non-profit agencies.
To reduce tuition even further, Thomas More College offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities based on a demonstration of financial need and academic and extracurricular excellence. Ninety-five percent of enrolled students receive some sort of financial aid from the college.
Thomas More College also offers the St. John Vianney and St. Katharine Drexel Scholarship Funds to graduates called to enter the religious life or priesthood. This fund enables students to enter the seminary or convent immediately after graduation, transferring any unpaid debt back to the College rather than delaying their vocation until after their loans are paid off.
The Cardinal Newman Society's study was conducted by Andrew Gillen, Ph.D., Research Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity in Washington, D.C., and found the Catholic colleges and universities recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society in the 2007 edition of its Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College are typically more affordable to students than other Catholic or private four-year colleges and universities.
Among the study's key findings were that average tuition for students at these recommended institutions is about $3,000 less than other Catholic colleges and about $1,000 less than average private colleges. Further, these recommended Catholic colleges provide a financial aid package amounting to 39% of the advertised tuition price, as opposed to 29% for private colleges, and graduates from these recommended colleges leave with fewer loans and less debt – roughly $2,000 less than graduates from private colleges and $1,400 less than their peers at other Catholic colleges.
"This study certainly comes as welcome news for parents and students given the current economic crisis," Dr. Nelson noted. "It is times like these that parents and students look carefully at the return on their investment in a college education – one of the biggest investments a young man or woman will make during his or her life. The wonderful educational and internship programs we have established at Thomas More College places us among the strongest investment returns available today."
The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a four-year college that provides the rising generation with an education that forms them intellectually and spiritually within the Catholic intellectual tradition and with full fidelity to the Magisterium. Additionally, the College has launched entrepreneurial new centers that seek to advance the teachings of the Catholic Church beyond the confines of its campus. These centers include the Vatican Studies Center, the Center for New England Politics and Culture, and the Center for Faith and Culture in Oxford, England.
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Those great faces are now in mascot form, and they've become quite popular. New York City is one of their favorite spots to meet people, particularly during the Macy's Parade week.
"We're incredibly honored to be invited back for another three years, and we can't think of a better venue where you literally can make an impression on 88 million people at one time," said Hagen.
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Survive the Number One Street Takedown
I love interrogating my cop buddies. They spend all day interviewing people and it's fun to turn the tables on them. My favorite question to ask them is "What's the number one attack that the bad guys are using right now?" I asked my friend Officer Von that exact question the other day. He said that the number one unarmed attack that he's seen lately is a variation of the double leg pick up from wrestling. He said that the bad guy shoots in, bear hugs your knees or ankles and then lifts you up and dumps you on your side. From there he grounds and pounds you, if he's alone or if he's with his friends they'll toe kick and stomp kick you when you're down. If the bad guys in your area are successfully using a specific attack regularly then it only makes good self defense sense to practice defending against such attacks. This is the heart of my admonishment that YOU HAVE TO BASE YOUR REALITY BASED SELF DEFENSE IN REALITY.
To practice the defense against this takedown you want to chunk the pieces of the attack down. The first thing that you want to practice is spotting the takedown attempt, hint: look for the level change in his shoulders. Next, you'll practice defense against the takedown, then how to fall safely if you are taken down, then how to get back on your feet as quickly as possible and lastly how to survive being ground and pounded and/or kicked when you're down. Lastly, you want to model any strategies or tactics that are successfully being used in real life fights against fully resisting attackers, even if the techniques are being used by the bad guys. I included this takedown into my combatives program years ago after researching how inmates fight in prisons.
I worked in a maximum security prison as a screw for 17 years.
There is no such thing as a "takedown" in prison.
The guy will stab or hit you (usually from behind) and the finish you off on the ground.
There is NO defence against a strike that you do NOT SEE coming.
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This is a beautiful little find tucked in the mountains. The rooms are very clean & charming with lots of games on hand for family fun. The grounds are particularly gorgeous with a lovely creek running along the back and walking trails. Across the road where the country store & Swinging Bridge restaurant are located are more beautiful grounds with... More
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A great comparison post between the original Urban Decay Naked Palette and the new Naked 2 palette. This post includes a quick review, pros and cons, and swatches.
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Ms. Prettyful Girl: Profusion Pearl Eyeshadows, Part 1
Swatches of the Profusion 20 palette. Beautiful and incredibly affordable! Make sure you also check out her Double Eye Look to see these shadows in action.
Makeup by Candie: Restricted Outrage
A beautiful FOTD and tutorial featuring red toned purples, wine, and an intriguing warm gold browbone. This look is stunning, as is her Orange Pop look!
I Am Nymphette: Violet Noir
A dark purple smokey eye with a shot of gold is beyond gorgeous with a pair of Violet Noir lashes by Faux, and a bold lip. Nymphette is fabulous!
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The WVU Tech softball team dropped its season opener to Columbia College in doubleheader action over the weekend.
The Fighting Koalas shut out the Golden Bears in the first game 6-0 while Tech clawed back into the second game before dropping a narrow 4-3 verdict.
In the first game, head coach Karin Gadberry started freshman right-hander Bridgett Goss. who pitched four innings and allowed three earned runs on seven hits. Fellow freshman Taylor Norman came on in relief in the fifth inning to give up three earned runs on two hits.
Columbia's Erin Walker recorded the win, surrendering no runs on five hits.
Tech nearly evened the score with Columbia in the second game of the series. This time, Gadberry sent veteran left-hander Jacki Wood to the mound. The Golden Bears took an early 1-0 led in the first inning only to have the Fighting Koalas plate three runs in the bottom of the third.
The Bears tied the ball game in the top of the sixth before Wood surrendered the game-winning run in the bottom of the inning. Wood allowed four earned runs on three hits while striking out four Fighting Koala batters in dropping to 0-1 on the season, while Columbia's Brittany Barr picked up the win.
Seniors Katie Campbell and Ali Holmes led the way for Tech on offense with three hits in six at-bats. Both recorded an RBI in the series.
"It was great to finally get out and play on a field," said Gadberry. "Although the score may not reflect our performance, we had some really bright spots during the doubleheader.
"We were able to gain some valuable experience."
(Hendrix is the Tech sports information director. For more on WVU Tech Athletics, visit http://www.GoldenBearAthletics.com.)


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A Final Sound virtual surround system, complete with electrostatic speakers
If you've seen electrostatic loudspeakers, you know they appeal to audiophile enthusiasts who value performance and elegance. In an effort to complement their electrostatic beauties, Final Sound has debuted the Final Sound HD System 8 for a seamless virtual surround-sound solution.
The anchor of the System 8 is Final Sound's HD Receiver 201, which combines a DVD/CD player, a quality 1080p video scaler, 75-watt receiver, and can create a virtual surround sound experience, the company says, when you match it with a pair of full-range electrostatic speakers.
The Final Sound HD System 8 also includes matching Final Sound Subwoofer (Final S95 subwoofer), but can also use two other Final Sound subs.
Your electric bill might appreciate the HD System 8 too, since it caters to the electrostatic speakers' energy-efficient technology, as you can drive the company's powerful F1000i speakers with just the 75-watt amplifier while getting the dynamic highs and lows the electrostatic loudspeakers serve up. Plus they just look cool—no hiding these speakers in cabinets or behind a screen.
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The crew of an 80 metre long ship which ran aground near a lighthouse in an important wildlife haven will spend the night stuck onboard, an RNLI spokesman said.
The MV Danio was heading from Perth, Scotland, to Antwerp, Belgium, when it got caught on rocks in the Farne Islands, three miles off the Northumberland coast at 4.30am today.
The vessel, carrying timber, was not thought to be badly damaged and there were no reports of any fuel leak after she got stuck on the Blue Caps, close to the Longstone Lighthouse.
High tide this evening passed without any attempt to refloat the vessel, as salvage crews were keen to take their time and prepare a plan.
Ian Clayton, of the Seahouses RNLI, said the crew was still on board, and that meant lifeboat men were also standing close by at sea in case of any emergency.
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This apartment complex was built in 1972, renovated in 2003 and consists of a total of 150 apartments/ studios. Facilities include a 24-hour reception with a currency exchange desk, 3 lifts, a bar, a restaurant and an Internet terminal.see more »
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A search for a missing man was launched after an abandoned car was discovered.
Sussex Police launched a joint search operation with the coastguard to find a missing man after his car had been found in Marine Parade, Seaford just before midnight.
The man, identified as James Turner, 28, has been missing from his home in Palmers Green, north London, since Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police were called after concerns were raised about his welfare and they could not find him.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "It is believed he may have driven to the Seaford area of Sussex and searches, with the assistance of the Coastguard, have been carried out.
"James's family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are appealing for anyone who has seen him to contact police."
They were searching well into the early hours of the morning before the operation was called off.
Police and coastguard will be resuming their search this morning.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Police and Coastguard searched the shore and sea around Seaford late on Tuesday evening (24 June) and into the early hours of Wednesday, after a car belonging to man reported missing from North London had been found abandoned in Marine Parade, Seaford, shortly before midnight.
"The searches are resuming this morning, Wednesday (25 June)."
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I have played through a JCM900. both the head and 212 combo, and found it to be the sorryiest distortion i've ever heard. But i guess you must obviously have to play that bitch SUPER loud in order to break it up or something.
That overdrive pedal idea/ or tube booster idea, is a pretty damn good one and really makes me rethink about trying some marshalls. I'm not saying i haven't heard good marshalls, cause i really like the.. "rock" tone they put out. But for some reason when i played those 900s, they weren't anything like they thought they would be.
I thought about getting an 800 cause i've seen a few bands i like live, and they had it, and it wailed.
Yeah I thought Marshalls were crap for a long time until I stumbled on that booster pedal trick.And yeah they do have to be pretty loud to sound good.But most of the heavier tones I like come from that boosted Marshall sound,which I never knew until like 4 years ago.It's better to have an amp that sounds heavy plugged straight in for some but I like using a few pedals anyway so it doesn't bother me any.
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In an ESPN story (sorry I don't have a link to it, I read it on my phone and couldn't find the link on ESPN.com) "Michael Vick's focus: Defenses and Debt", it details Mike Vick's re-entry into the NFL and the stipulations that came along with it.
I highly recommend reading the story when it gets posted, as it goes over some of the things you don't really think of when you marvel about Mike's resurgance. He is on a debt repayment plan, to help the IRS and his debtos recoup the money they lost when he filed bankruptcy and went to jail. The story goes over his budget and where all of his money was going and is going now.
The Chiefs connection comes in the form of Demorrio. Apparently, before Vick went to jail he gave away close to $5 million in money and assets, that debt collectors are targeting. Since it was over four years ago, the money is almost all gone or untraceable, so the only thing left they really can recoup is Mike's old memorabilia. Supposedly, he gave Demorrio all of his career memorablia before going to jail. If the debt collectors win the settlement against Mike Vick, then they could be authorized to reclaim the memorablia from Demorrio and auction it off to help in repayment.
This isn't really a big deal or anything, just thought it was kind of interesting to see how much Vick's life really has changed. And love him or hate him, he does seem to be headed in the right direction finally. If someone can find the link, please post it; it really is a good read!


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Liking most everything so far with the exception on my login in. I use Opera and was able to just click on the master key in Opera but now have to use Ctrl/Enter keys. Not sure if it is an Opera thing or a XenForo compatibility thing. Even tried deleting passwords and reestablishing them. Just something I have to get use to.
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