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Bible Verses About Compassion to Others
Bible verses related to Compassion to Others from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance
Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Matthew 7:12 - Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (Read More...)
Colossians 3:12 - Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Psalms 112:4 - Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Galatians 6:2 - Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Titus 2:12 - Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Zechariah 7:8-10 - And the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah, saying, (Read More...)
John 6:35 - And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Deuteronomy 16:17 - Every man [shall give] as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.
1 John 4:4 - Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: (Read More...)
1 Peter 4:10 - As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 - But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. (Read More...)
Colossians 3:15 - And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:1-23 - Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, [my] dearly beloved. (Read More...)
Ephesians 4:31 - Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Galatians 2:10 - Only [they would] that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
Matthew 9:36-38 - But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. (Read More...)
Psalms 86:1-17 - (A Prayer of David.) Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I [am] poor and needy. (Read More...)
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
2 Peter 1:3-8 - According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (Read More...)
Hebrews 1:3 - Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Ephesians 4:25 - Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Ephesians 4:24-27 - And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. (Read More...)
Romans 12:1-21 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. (Read More...)
John 14:9 - Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?
John 1:18 - No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
Luke 23:34 - Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Luke 22:27 - For whether [is] greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? [is] not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
Matthew 19:16 - And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
Matthew 18:28-34 - But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took [him] by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. (Read More...)
Matthew 18:23-25 - Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. (Read More...)
Matthew 18:1-35 - At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Read More...)
Zechariah 7:10 - And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.
Proverbs 4:23 - Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life.
Psalms 103:8-18 - The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. (Read More...)
1 John 5:14-15 - And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: (Read More...)
1 John 3:1-2 - Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. (Read More...)
1 Peter 5:3-5 - Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. (Read More...)
1 Peter 3:11 - Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
1 Peter 3:8 - Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous:
1 Peter 2:13-14 - Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; (Read More...)
1 Peter 1:6-7 - Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: (Read More...)
James 4:8 - Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
James 1:12 - Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
James 1:3 - Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Hebrews 12:15 - Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby many be defiled;
Hebrews 11:3 - Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 10:25 - Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 2:18 - For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Hebrews 2:1 - Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let [them] slip.
2 Timothy 2:25 - In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
2 Timothy 2:24 - And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,
2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
1 Timothy 6:6-9 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. (Read More...)
1 Timothy 5:22 - Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
1 Timothy 1:19-20 - Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: (Read More...)
1 Timothy 1:5 - Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and [of] a good conscience, and [of] faith unfeigned:
1 Thessalonians 5:24 - Faithful [is] he that calleth you, who also will do [it].
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14 - Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. (Read More...)
1 Thessalonians 2:7 - But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
Colossians 3:23 - And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Colossians 3:13 - Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye.
Colossians 1:10 - That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Philippians 4:13-15 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Read More...)
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 - I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:10 - That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Philippians 2:13 - For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
Philippians 2:8 - And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Ephesians 5:21 - Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Ephesians 5:15-16 - See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (Read More...)
Ephesians 5:8-9 - For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (Read More...)
Ephesians 4:28-30 - Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. (Read More...)
Ephesians 4:23 - And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
Ephesians 4:21-32 - If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: (Read More...)
Ephesians 4:21-24 - If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: (Read More...)
Ephesians 1:13 - In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Ephesians 1:1-23 - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (Read More...)
Galatians 5:6 - For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
2 Corinthians 10:5 - Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
2 Corinthians 5:20 - Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 4:7 - But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
2 Corinthians 3:18 - But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 2:11 - Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 - To whom ye forgive any thing, I [forgive] also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave [it], for your sakes [forgave I it] in the person of Christ; (Read More...)
2 Corinthians 2:7-9 - So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather to forgive [him], and comfort [him], lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. (Read More...)
2 Corinthians 2:7 - So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather to forgive [him], and comfort [him], lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
2 Corinthians 2:5-7 - But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. (Read More...)
1 Corinthians 13:5 - Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
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Not many tourists pass through the old bauxite-mining town of Mandeville in the central highlands; those who do usually come for the food at Bloomfield Great House. Originally a coffee estate, this meticulously renovated Georgian architectural gem from the early 1800's is now a bastion of good, old-fashioned Jamaican dishes like saltfish and ackee (a nutty tropical fruit), jerk pork, pepper shrimp, and a wonderful shrimp, calamari, and whitefish stew in a spicy tomato sauce. The mahogany-lined bar upstairs is a casual weekend and after-work gathering place for well-heeled locals and expats hailing from Australia, the U.S., and the U.K.
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DES MOINES. Attorney General Tom Miller and the Crime Victim Assistance Division of his office announced today that grant funds are available for nonprofit agencies, and for law enforcement, courts, and prosecution efforts that provide services to victims of crime. The grant funds, which will total several million dollars, are designed to help support crime-victim efforts of dozens of local agencies around the state for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
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A grant-writing workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 30 at the State Historical Building, 600 East Locust Street in Des Moines. For more information, contact Virginia Beane, Crime Victim Assistance Division, 515-281-5044 or 1-800-373-5044.
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A Radical State of Mind
The 2009 Dark Heresy Scenario Contest Finalists are announced |
Dark Heresy | Published 21 December 2009 |
+++Incoming Astropathic Transmission+++
Greetings, Dark Heresy Fans!
This week, I am pleased to present to you the three finalists for the 2009 Dark Heresy Competition! There were a lot of entries to choose from, and I am glad to say even more than last year. It was not easy to select the finalists from the great entries that were sent in! I'm quite thrilled to see all the creativity and enthusiasm for the Dark Heresy game line (and the Radical side of the Inquisition, of course) from the fans. Keep up the great work, guys!
These adventures have all been critiqued and judged by a panel made up of the most trusted Dark Heresy playtest groups, and I want to take a moment to thank them for helping to make this contest a success.
*Maestro, if you will cue the music and the spotlight*
Finalist #1
The Brutal Lament by Ben Rogers
The Brutal Lament is an adventure full of surprises and interesting twists that lead up to a climactic confrontation. The judges enjoyed Ben's complex non-player characters and background for the adventure, plus all the evocative artwork and the interesting "down and dirty" setting of an Imperial Hive.
Ben's scenario overview is as follows:
The Acolytes are guests of a retired senior acolyte on the hive world of Archaos. While guests in his home he throws a party for various social luminaries at the height of which he regales the guests with a tour of his gallery. Taking pride of place within the exhibition is an apparently nefarious tome. The book, their host explains, is an inaccurate copy of the "Liber Horribilus", a heretical tome entrusted into his care by his old master.
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Finalist #2
Silence of the Void by Christian Wodke
Silence of the Void is a deep and complex adventure that combines investigation, bloody combat, and bone-chilling horror—all of which is natural when the Tyrantine Cabal is involved! The Judges were impressed by the story and the links into the Calixis Sector. The Judges also mentioned that this adventure would make a good start to an entire campaign.
Christian's adventure synopsis gives too much away to reveal here, but I will include a teaser that should give you an idea of why it was a finalist:
"Chaos is just a reflection of human nature. You can't destroy it … but you can bend it to your will and use it to crush the enemies of humanity."
–Inquisitor Berek Vormius, Xanthite, Ordo Malleus
(declared Excommunicate Haereticus and executed in 238.M40)
Hidden in the depths of outer space, the dark shadow of the Tetragon Facility awaits; an ancient imperial space station used by the Tyrantine Cabal as a research and monitoring base.
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Finalist #3
The Glass Assassin by Martin Norris
The Glass Assassin, in addition to possessing a great title, also contains some great villains and an epic story that involves many of the movers and shakers on Scintilla. The Judges really liked the well-crafted maps and handouts for this adventure and felt that the overall flavour and texture of the adventure was exceptional and hungry for more!
Martin's adventure synopsis begins as follows:
On Scintilla, Hive Tarsus dominates trade offworld and generates large tithes for the Imperium. Traditionally each decade, Lucius, the Lord of Tarsus makes a Progress as he travels the desert in a Leviathan vehicle, collecting the Emperor's tribute and fealty from the lesser habitations throughout his domain. Inquisitor Markus Moncrieff is on the trail of a dangerous cult that has infiltrated the court. He is seriously injured and the Acolytes are enlisted to support his effort.
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All the best for you guys too, Ben and Christian.
Thanks for your entries.
I'll definitely be using your stuff in my game.
Congrats finalists!
Woo! I can't believe I made the final three. :) All the best to Christian & Martin.
Looking forward to hearing the results tomorrow.


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Examination Essay Questions - July 2001
1. For Eve to obtain a relief from abuse order she must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Alice (a) abused (b) a family or household member and (c) that there is a danger of further abuse. Abuse is defined as (a) attempting to cause or causing physical harm or (b) placing another in fear of imminent serious physical harm or (c) abuse of children pursuant to 33 V.S.A. § 4912. See 15 V.S.A. § 1101. Alice's being drunk, being angry and cleaning her guns would not likely be found to be abuse. The threats against Cable would not be sufficient as Cable is not a family member or member of the household. Eve would need to show that Alice's conduct placed her or the children in fear of imminent serious physical harm and or constituted "emotional maltreatment" of the children within the meaning of 33 V.S.A.§4912. Therefore, Eve will most likely lose her claim for a permanent relief from abuse order at the hearing.
2. As to the temporary custody issues as Alice and Eve have not entered into a civil union, and Alice never formally adopted Kayna, Alice has no custody rights as to Kayna. While they lived in Texas for an extended period of time, Texas would not recognize a common law marriage between this same sex couple. As to Cain, Alice does have custody and/or visitation rights because she is the adoptive parent of Cain. The court will set appropriate legal and physical rights and responsibilities for Cain between Alice and Eve pursuant to the best interest of the child standard and the criteria set forth in 15 V.S.A. §665.
3. As to temporary support issues, there would not exist any duty for Alice to support Kayna as there is no legal responsibility here. The child support obligation to Cain would be based upon the financial resources available to both Alice and Eve. Here, if Alice is unable to access her repair shop at the home occupied by Eve, this would not constitute voluntary underemployment by Alice and could significantly limit Alice's child support obligations.
4. Alice has been criminally charged for violation of the emergency Abuse Prevention Order. Most likely Eve complained to the police that Alice was violating the order by harassing or stalking her and the children by following them into Kmart and thereby interfering with Eve's personal liberty. Every Abuse Prevention Order issued includes a warning that a violation of the order is a crime subject to a term of imprisonment or a fine. To be effective and enforceable a copy of the emergency and/or final order must be served on the defendant. Therefore, Alice may have a technical defense that Eve's placement of a copy of the order on her windshield was insufficient service.
Alice may also have a valid defense that the occasion of her and Eve being in K-mart at the same time was not harassment or stalking but mere happenstance which lacks the necessary criminal intent for a criminal violation of an Abuse Prevention Order.
1a) Clare s not personally liable for the VLB claim as a shareholder. A purchaser from a corporation of its own shares is not liable to the corporation or its creditors with respect to the shares except to pay the consideration for which the shares were auhorized to be issued or specified in the subscription agreement. A shareholder of a corporation is not personally liable for the acts or debts of the corporation except that he or she may become personally liable by reason of his or her own acts or conduct. There is nothing to indicate any conduct of Clare would expose her to liability.
A close corporation can elect not to have directors, however, if they do have directors, since Ophelia did not advise Clare of any action with respect to VLB, Clare would not be liable as a director. A director shall discharge his or her duties as a director, in good faith; with the care an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances; and in a manner the director reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation. A director is not liable for any action taken as a director, or any failure to take any action, if the director performed the duties of his or her office in compliance with these standards.
Clare, as secretary, also had no knowledge of the actions by Ophelia, the President and Treasurer. Ophelia's actions, taken at face value, would have appeared legally authorized to VLB, and there may have been no reason for Clare to be involved. The by-laws set out the duties of officers. Without some higher level of knowledge on Clare's part, she has no personal liability.
1b) Ophelia has the same protection from liability as a shareholder as Clare.
As a director, Ophelia appears to have breached most of her duties as set forth above, and as such, would be liable to VLB for any losses sustained if Clopco could not discharge the loan.
Although we do not have the by-laws to guide us on the duties of officers, Ophelia may well have had authorization as President and Treasurer to incur indebtedness on behalf of Clopco. As long as she was acting in good faith, she would not be personally liable.
Quite apart from the statutory duties of directors and officers, Clare and Ophelia have an obligation to observe the formalities of a corporate organization. A close corporation has the benefit of fewer formal obligations than conventional organizations. If, however, Clare and Ophelia were found to be utilizing the corporate situation as their "alter ego" to avoid personal responsibility, then a court could pierce the corporate veil and impose personal liability on Clare and Ophelia. In this case, while Clare's lack of interest in the business aspects of Clopco could be said to be negligent, she did not use the corporation for her personal benefit. Similarly, while Ophelia may not have exercised good business judgment by investing in the stock market for the benefit of the corporation and she may have liability to Clare for acting without any express corporate authority, she was not using the corporation for her own personal benefit. All of her actions were on behalf of Clopco and the corporate veil should not be pierced.
2a) The Articles of Incorporation (as well as the by-laws, an agreement between shareholders or an agreement between shareholders and the corporation) can restrict Clare's ability to sell her shares. A restriction does not affect shares issued before the restriction was adopted unless the holders of such shares agree in writing to the restriction, or voted in favor the restriction. A restriction on the transfer of shares is valid and enforceable against the holder if the restriction is authorized its existence is noted conspicuously on the front or back of the certificate. Unless so noted, a restriction is not enforceable against a person without knowledge of the restriction. A restriction on the transfer of shares is authorized: to maintain the corporation's status when it is dependent on the number or identity of its shareholders; to preserve exemptions under federal or state securities law; for any other reasonable purpose. A restriction on the transfer of shares may: obligate the shareholder first to offer the corporation or other persons (separately, consecutively, or simultaneously) an opportunity to acquire the restricted shares; obligate the corporation or other persons (separately, consecutively, or simultaneously) to acquire the restricted shares; require the corporation, the holders of any class of its shares, or another person to approve the transfer of the restricted shares, if the requirement is not manifestly unreasonable; prohibit the transfer of the restricted shares to designated persons or classes or persons, if the prohibition is not manifestly unreasonable.
2b) Since Ophelia will not agree to voluntarily dissolve, Clare must go to the Superior Court for a judicial dissolution. She must prove the directors are deadlocked in the management of the corporate affairs, the shareholders are unable to break the deadlock, and either irreparable injury to the corporation is threatened or being suffered, or the business and affairs of the corporation can no longer be conducted to the advantage of the shareholders generally because of the deadlock; the directors or those in control of the corporation have acted, are acting, or will act in a manner that is illegal, oppressive, or fraudulent; the shareholders are deadlocked in voting power and have failed, for a period that includes at least two consecutive annual meeting dates, to elect successors to directors whose terms have expired; or the corporate assets are being misapplied or wasted.
The Court can issue injunctions, appoint a receiver or custodian pendente lite with all powers and duties the court directs, take other action required to preserve the corporate assets wherever located, and carry on the business of the corporation until a full hearing can be held.
A Court in a judicial proceeding brought to dissolve a corporation may appoint one or more receivers to wind up and liquidate, or one or more custodians to manage, the business affairs of the corporation. The Court shall hold a hearing after notifying all parties to the proceeding and any interested persons designated by the Court, before appointing a receiver or custodian. The Court appointing a receiver or custodian has exclusive jurisdiction over the corporation and all of its property wherever located.
If after a hearing the Court determines that one or more grounds for judicial dissolution exist, it may enter a decree dissolving the corporation and specifying the effective date of the dissolution, and the clerk of the Court shall deliver a certified copy of the decree to the secretary of state, who shall file it.
After entering the decree of dissolution, the Court shall direct the winding up and liquidation of the corporation's business and affairs and the payment of claims.
The dissolved corporation shall notify its known claimants in writing of the dissolution at any time after the effective date.
A dissolved corporation may also send and publish notice of its dissolution and request that person with claims against the corporation present them in accordance with the notice. The notice must be published on time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the dissolved corporation's principal office (or, if none in this state, its registered office) is or was last located, and sent ot the office of the attorney general.
A dissolved corporation or successor entity which has followed the procedures shall pay the claims made and not barred or rejected, shall post the security offered and not rejected, shall post any security ordered by the superior court, and shall pay or make provision for all other obligations of the corporation or such successor entity. Such claims or obligations shall be paid in full and any such provision for payment shall be made in full if there are sufficient funds. If there are insufficient funds, such claims and obligations shall be paid or provided for according to their priority, and among claims of equal priority, ratably to the extent of funds legally available therefore. Any remaining funds shall be distributed to the shareholders of the dissolved corporation; provided, however, that such distribution shall not be made before the expiration of 90 days from the date of the last notice of rejection given. In the absence of actual fraud, the judgment of the directors of the dissolved corporation or the governing persons of such successor entity as to the provision made for the payment of all obligations shall be conclusive.
A dissolved corporation or successor entity which has not followed the procedures shall pay or make reasonable provisions to pay all claims and obligations, including all contingent, conditional, or unmatured claims known to the corporation or such successor entity and all claims which are known to the dissolved corporation or such successor entity but for which the itentity of the claimant is unknown. Such claims shall be paid in full and any such provisions for payment shall be made in full if there are sufficient funds. If there are sufficient funds, such claims and obligations shall be paid or provided for according to their priority and, among claims of equal priority, ratably to the extent of funds legally available therefore. Any remaining funds shall be distributed to the shareholders of the dissolved corporation.
Directors of a dissolved corporation or governing persons of a successor entity which has complied shall not be personally liable to the claimants of the dissolved corporation
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a corporation's liability to the Vermont Department of Taxes for unpaid taxes and other amounts shall not be affected by the corporation's dissolution and winding up of this affairs except to the extent provided
2c) Any one or more shareholder desiring to continue the business of a close corporation may avoid the dissolution of the corporation or the appointment of a trustee or receiver by electing in a written instrument filed in the proceeding to purchase the shares of stock owned by the petitioner at a price equal to their fair market value. If a shareholder or shareholders making such election are unable to reach an agreement with the petitioner as to the fair market value of the petitioner's shares within 30 days after filing of such election, the Court shall, upon said electing shareholders giving bond or other security in an amount fixed by the Court, stay the proceeding and proceed to determine the fair market value of such shares as of the close of business on the day on which the petition for dissolution was filed. Upon determining the fair market value of such shares, the court shall set forth in its order directing that the shares be purchased, the purchase price and the time within which the payment shall be made, and may decree such other terms and conditions of sale as it determines to be appropriate, including payment of the purchase price in installments over a period of time and the allocation of shares among shareholders electing to purchase them. The petitioner shall be entitled to interest at the legal rate on the purchase price of the petitioner's shares from the date of the filing of the election for a determination of the fair value and all other rights of the petitioner as an owner of the shares shall terminate at such date. Upon full payment of the purchase price, under the terms and conditions specified by the Court, or at such other time as may be ordered by the Court, the petitioner shall surrender the shares of stock to the purchasing shareholder or shareholders.
(1) Is the Montpelier Community Hospital entitled to the assets of the trust? If not, who will receive them? Discuss.
Montpelier Community Hospital's claim
Frank's will created an express trust for the benefit of his wife, Mary. Under the terms of the testamentary trust, after Mary's death the trust corpus was intended to go to the Montpelier Community Hospital (MCH) to be used for specific charitable purposes.
If the husband had simply left the corpus of the trust to the hospital after his wife's death, there would be no issue. Instead, he linked his bequest to a specific set of circumstances: treating polio victims and engaging in research aimed at eradicating the disease.
Since the husband executed his will, polio has been all but eliminated through the use of vaccines. In addition, the fact statement also makes it clear that Montpelier General Hospital is not at all engaged in treating or researching the disease. The issue, then, is whether the husband's charitable intent should be carried out, or whether the intended bequest will lapse, with the effect that the assets remain in Frank's estate.
Cases such as this have given rise to the cy pres doctrine, which is an equitable remedy used by courts to carry out the charitable intentions of testators under certain specific circumstances. Vermont has codified the cy pres doctrine at 14 V.S.A. § 2328, which provides that "if a devise or bequest for charity, at the time it was intended to become effective, is illegal, impossible or impracticable of enforcement and if the settlor or testator manifested a general intention to devote the property to charity," the Superior Court may order an administration of the devise or bequest "as nearly as possible to fulfill the general charitable intention of the settlor or testator."
In determining whether or not Montpelier Community Hospital should receive the trust assets, the Washington County Superior Court will have to determine whether the bequest is "illegal, impossible, or impracticable of enforcement" and whether Frank manifested "a general intention" to devote the property to charity, rather than a specific intention. The court will most likely find that the bequest is either "impossible" or "impracticable of enforcement," given that polio is no longer a major health threat and MCH is not engaged in any polio-related research.
It is less clear whether the court will find that Frank demonstrated a general charitable intent in bequeathing the trust corpus to MCH. One could argue that he did, in that he gave the entire corpus to the hospital, rather than just a stated portion or dollar amount. On the other hand, it can be argued that Frank's bequest was so directly related to addressing polio — the disease that robbed him of his only son — that the gift was too specific to evidence a general charitable intent. While it is impossible to predict with certainty what a court would do, given the facts of this case it is likely that the court will find that Frank's will shows a general charitable intent, and would either give it to another hospital engaged in researching polio (which is still with us, although in much reduced form) or would give it to MCH for treating and researching other diseases.
Disposition of the estate
If the cy pres doctrine is not invoked by the Superior Court, the $35,000 remaining in the trust becomes an estate asset for distribution according to Frank's will. However, the will does not make any provision for distribution of the assets once his wife dies other than to the hospital.
In general, if estate assets are not fully distributed under the terms of a will, courts look to the laws of descent and distribution to determine where the assets should go. Vermont law provides for distribution to family members and next of kin. 14 V.S.A. §§ 551 – 559.
In this case, Frank's wife has died, and Frank had no children of his own. The facts do not indicate that he had any other family members. Sam and Janet are not Frank's children, and therefore have no rights of inheritance under the laws of descent and distribution. Based on the facts as stated, then, it looks like there are no next of kin to inherit the $35,000.
When someone dies leaving property, either real or personal, in Vermont, and there are no heirs to take the property, Vermont law provides that the assets escheat to the towns in which they are located to be used for the towns' schools. 14 V.S.A. § 683. In this case, the $35,000 in the trust will escheat to the town in which Frank had lived (presumably Montpelier) for use by its schools.
(2) Do the recipients of the trust proceeds have any recourse against the Montpelier Savings & Trust Company with respect to the diminished value of the estate? Discuss.
Trustees are fiduciaries and as such, have a number of obligations. The fundamental duty of a trustee is to administer the trust according to the intent of the testator, to the extent the trust is valid and is not impossible to perform. Trustees are obligated to act in good faith and to be loyal to the trust and to the interests of the trust's beneficiaries. Trustees also have a duty to use reasonable care and skill to both preserve the trust assets and to make them increase — in other words, to keep trust funds properly invested in productive property.
These duties extend not only to the primary beneficiary (in this case, Mary) but also to successor beneficiaries (in this case, either Montpelier Community Hospital or the town to which Frank's money will escheat if no other heirs exist).
Trustees may be held personally liable for breaching their fiduciary duties, including being required to use their own resources to replenish a trust that has been mishandled.
Montpelier Savings & Trust Company (MST) acted well within its fiduciary duties by taking the estate assets and investing them. In doing so, however, MST was subject to a standard of care: to exercise the same care, diligence and skill that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in the conduct of his or her private affairs under similar circumstances and with a similar object in view. In addition, trustees with special or professional knowledge or expertise have a duty to exercise that level of knowledge or skill. In this case, MST arguably acts frequently as a trustee, and so might be held to an even higher standard of care.
In making investments of trust assets, the key objectives are safety (preserving the trust assets) while at the same time producing income for the trust. Preserving the estate is the primary duty, however.
In this case, it appears as though MST breached its fiduciary duties either as to Mary, as the original beneficiary, and/or as to the eventual beneficiary upon Mary's death.
First, MST had no authority to invade the principal of the trust, even when Mary requested more money. The trust explicitly stated that Mary was to get only the income of the trust. Her request for more money had no legal weight, and MST should not have sold off stock in order to accommodate it. In selling the stock, MST was reducing the trust's assets in a way that would almost inevitably reduce the overall income — affecting Mary's beneficial interests, depending on how long she lived — and also negatively affect the ultimate beneficiary (either Montpelier Community Hospital or Frank's town of residence, as discussed above) by reducing the amount it would take.
Vermont law does allow a trustee to invade the trust corpus, but only in limited circumstances (for example, when it is "beneficial to the trust estate" or "necessary or desirable in order to carry out the terms of the trust"), and then only with the Probate Court's consent. 14 V.S.A. § 2322. Those conditions do not appear to have been met under the facts as stated.
Second, MST appears to have knowingly invested in risky stocks. In determining whether this was a fiduciary breach, a court would take into consideration not only which individual stocks MST purchased, but the overall composition of the trust's portfolio. If, in fact, most of the investments were securities with a high amount of risk, a court could well conclude that this was a violation of the "prudent investor" rule. In addition, because MST acts as a trustee on a professional basis (as opposed to, say, a friend or neighbor who has been named trustee), it will probably be held to an even higher standard of care.
Third, MST appears to have breached its fiduciary duties by not reallocating the trust assets to other investment vehicles. The facts state that the value of the stocks had been "plummeting for several years." MST arguably should have reviewed the trust's portfolio on a regular basis and, once it understood that tech stocks were losing value, should have sold some or all of them and reinvested them in less risky ventures.
Fourth, MST does not seem to have rendered a regular accounting of its management of the trust, as required by law (see 14 V.S.A. § 2324, which requires a full accounting of "receipts, disbursements and charges" as well as "the condition of such estate"). Had it done so, either Mary or MCH (as an intended beneficiary) might have learned at some point that the trust corpus was being eaten away, and could have taken steps to stop it. (It is not clear whether Mary understood that MST was selling stock to pay her; she could well have been quite ignorant of the reason MST was able to increase her payments.)
The appropriate remedy in this case is for eventual beneficiary of the trust to sue MST for breach of its fiduciary duties, seeking the difference between the $35,000 remaining in the trust and the original trust corpus of $250,000.
1) Discuss any and all possible causes of action Penelope may have against Dan and/or Jay.
Penelope has a claim against Dan for his negligent operation of his vehicle, which caused serious damage to her car, minor injuries to her person, and serious injuries to her pet. All drivers have to exercise reasonable care in operating their vehicles and have a duty to other drivers, pedestrians, and property owners to avoid injuring them by failing to exercise such care. Dan's looking away from the road to adjust the radio was a breach of this duty of care, a negligent act, which was the proximate cause of Penelope's injuries, forcing her to swerve off the road and into a tree. Also, Dan drove over the centerline, which is a violation of a Vermont safety statute. As this statute is designed to prevent just such injuries and accidents as occurred here, Penelope would be entitled to a jury instruction that the fact-finder could find that Dan acted negligently based solely on his violation of that law. (This doctrine is sometimes referred to as "negligence per se").
Penelope arguably has a claim against Jay for negligent entrustment of his vehicle to Dan, a driver whom he knew to be unlicensed. See: Vince v. Wilson, 151 Vt. 425 (1989). In order to prove negligent entrustment, she will have to prove that Jay knew or should have known that Dan was likely, due to youth, inexperience or otherwise, to use the car in a manner involving unreasonable risk of physical injury to others. Because simply having a suspended license is probably not sufficient to show this level of negligence, her attorney may want to conduct a pre-litigation deposition of Jay or Dan, or both, to find out what other facts about Dan's driving history and ability Jay was aware of (or should have been). For example, if Dan's license was suspended because of a DUI conviction, and Jay knew it, that would arguably be sufficient to create a jury question on the issue of negligent entrustment.
2) Discuss any defenses Dan and/or Jay could raise.
Jay (and Dan) could argue that as there was no impact between the vehicles, there is insufficient evidence of causation. In order to prevail, Penelope must show that Jay's negligence was a proximate cause of her damages. When there is no direct impact between two vehicles, the causation issue is a real one that can be argued to the jury. (This is a factual question, so Jay couldn't win on summary judgment. It is also a weak argument, even before the jury). Jay (and Dan) could argue that Penelope's damages were caused by her own comparative negligence; i.e. that she overreacted in swerving so violently, and could easily have avoided him without ramming into a tree. Again, this is a fact question that the jury would have to decide. It is possible that a jury might decide that both Penelope and Dan were negligent, and therefore that Dan was responsible for only a portion of Penelope's damages; e.g. if she was found 20% responsible, Dan (or Dan & Jay, if negligent entrustment was proved) would only be liable for 80% of her damages. Under Vermont law, which uses a modified comparative negligence model, if Penelope was more than 50% responsible for the accident she is not entitled to any recovery.
As to Fifi's severe and long term injuries, Jay (and Dan) might attempt to argue that Dr. Marker's alleged negligence is an efficient intervening cause, and that they should not be held liable for these damages. However, the case law is clear in holding that medical malpractice is generally not an efficient intervening cause in negligence cases of this type, and that defendants may be held liable for all of the injuries that the plaintiff suffers, even if they were caused in part by medical negligence. Again, causation is a fact question for the jury to decide.
See 4., below, for discussion of defenses to Penelope's requested remedies.
3) Discuss whether Penelope has a cause of action against Dr. Marker.
Under the new statute, it appears that Penelope does have a cause of action against Dr. Marker. In order to establish professional negligence, she will need to establish that the doctor breached his duty of care to his patient and that she was injured as a result. She will probably need to obtain expert testimony from another veterinarian to establish what the doctor's duty of care was, i.e. what degree of care would ordinarily be exercised by a reasonably skillful veterinarian engaged in a similar practice under the same circumstances, and whether he used that degree of care by leaving the tube in Fifi. However, arguably Dr. Marker's leaving the tube in the dog is so obviously negligent conduct, that Penelope may be able to avoid the necessity for expert evidence, and instead rely on a res ipsa loquitur theory. Res ipsa loquitur applies when a layperson could say of his or her own common knowledge or experience that the event that caused the injury would not have occurred in the absence of negligence. Leaving a sponge in a patient is often suggested as an example of r.i.l. See: Connors v. University Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 769 F. Supp. 578 (1991). Dr. Marker's failure to diagnose the cause for Fifi's continued symptoms is also arguably a basis for a claim of negligence. However, Dr. Marker may be able to assert that it is impossible to determine with reasonable certainty which of Fifi's post-accident symptoms were in fact caused by the trauma of the accident, and which were due to the tube. Expert testimony will be necessary on this question, as well as on the question of whether the failure to diagnose the tube problem is a breach of the applicable standard of care.
4) Discuss Penelope's potential remedies.
Penelope can recover from any or all of the defendants. Dan and Jay, if both are found negligent, will be jointly and severally liable for all of the damages their negligence proximately caused. Dr. Marker would be liable only for the damage subsequent to the car accident, resulting from his maltreatment of Fifi.
Penelope can seek to recover monetary damages for: 1. the damage to her car, 2. her own very minor personal injuries (including any pain and suffering and emotional distress at the time of the accident or due to the accident itself—e.g. nightmares about the accident), 3. Fifi's injuries (including, as discussed above, all of her injuries, even those resulting from medical negligence, as to all defendants). For Fifi's injuries she can recover, arguably: 1. veterinary expenses (including veterinary psychologist), 2. out of pocket losses for travel (carrying her to and from the vet), and lost time due to ensuring Fifi was cared for (e.g. if she took a day off from work to be available when Fifi had surgery), 3. costs related to hiring someone to care for Fifi during her recovery, and 4. out of pocket losses (if any) related to Fifi's inability to compete in dog shows during her recovery, and possibly during the future due to her injuries, scarring, permanent physical disability, and the like. (For this she'll need expert testimony as to Fifi's likely prospects had she been in good health, and as to the length of time for which she would have continued to be able to compete with normal health). Another approach to the damages to Fifi would be to analyze Fifi as an item of property, and to have an assessment of her value before and after the accident/malpractice. At the very least, even if Penelope is unable to recover for her losses due to Fifi's inability to compete in dog shows, she would be entitled to recover the difference in the dog's value before and after her injuries (if any).
Arguably, Penelope should be permitted to make claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress against Jay and Dan because she was present in the vehicle at the time of the accident and thus clearly within the "zone of danger," and she suffered some (though minor) physical injuries. However, her claim would be limited to the emotional distress that resulted from her being in the zone of danger, and related to her own apprehensions about injury to herself. (Proof of such damage could include nightmares about the accident, fears of driving, etc., if she experienced anything of this kind). Under current law, she would not be entitled to recover for emotional distress related to Fifi's pain and suffering, her apprehension about Fifi's future condition and ability to compete in shows, etc.
1. Perry's comments during the election campaign were not improper. In promising to work closely with the state police to see that everything that can be done is done to put an end to these crimes, and to work to see that whoever is responsible for these crimes is brought to justice, he was merely stating the job description. Unlike the comments condemned in State v. Hohman, 138 Vt. 502 (1980), Perry did not say anything that would compromise the defendant's rights at the plea bargaining stage of the trial; he did not single out an individual suspect, and he did not promise to obtain a conviction.
2. A prosecutor is not required to wait until proof beyond a reasonable doubt has developed to arrest and prosecute a defendant. Rule 3.8 of the Rules of Professional Conduct requires a prosecutor to refrain from prosecuting a charge that he knows is not supported by probable cause, but does not require any greater standard of proof at that stage.
3. Rule 3.6 of the Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit a lawyer who is participating in the litigation or investigation of a matter from making an extrajudicial statement if he knows or reasonably should know that it will have a substantial likelihood of materially prejudicing an adjudicative proceeding in the matter. Notwithstanding this prohibition, a lawyer may state the offense involved and, except where prohibited by law, the identity of the persons involved; information contained in a public record; that an investigation of a matter is in progress; the scheduling or result of any step in litigation; a request for assistance in obtaining evidence and information necessary thereto; and, in a criminal case, the identity, residence, age and occupation of the accused; the fact, time and place of arrest, and the identity of investigating and arresting officers or agencies. None of the information stated by Perry in the press conference exceeded that permitted by Rule 3.6.
4. Rule 3.8 requires the prosecutor to make reasonable efforts to assure that the accused has been advised of the right to counsel and the procedure for obtaining counsel, and has been given reasonable opportunity to obtain counsel. Rule 3.8 prohibits the prosecutor from seeking to obtain unfairly from an unrepresented accused a waiver of important pretrial rights. Rule 4.2 states that a lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized by law to do so. Rule 4.3 states that, when dealing with a person who is not represented by counsel, a lawyer may not state or imply that he is disinterested, and when he knows or reasonably should know that the unrepresented person misunderstands the lawyer's role in the matter, the lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to correct the misunderstanding.
In this case, Denton was represented by another lawyer, but not in the same matter. Accordingly, he is treated as an unrepresented person. There is nothing in the facts to suggest that Denton misunderstood Perry's role in the process, and Perry made an effort to ensure that Denton understood his right to obtain counsel and the procedure for doing so. There is no suggestion that Perry acted unfairly in hearing Denton out. Thus, none of these rules were violated by Perry's conduct.
As bar counsel, I would recommend dismissal of the complaint in its entirety.
1) What can you do to protect Paul in the light of the imminent sale of Dan's home?
With the sale of the home being scheduled so soon, Paul should hand-deliver to Dan, as the owner of the property, written notice that Paul is claiming a lien for the amount due on the contract. Under 9 V.S.A. §1923, the owner cannot, after having received notice of the lien, deed or convey the property without disclosing the lien to the purchasers.
Paul should also file a notice of lien under 9 V.S.A. §1923 in the Lakeville town clerk's office. This gives notice to potential buyers and lenders on the property that there is a lien on the property that they are purchasing. It will also put Paul ahead of any future lien holders on the property.
Because the time of the sale is so close as Paul's attorney I would also go to the Windsor Superior Court and file for an ex parte writ of attachment. The motion for an ex parte writ of attachment should be filed with a complaint and must include an affididavit pursuant to Rule. 4.1 regarding the danger of the sale of the property and the belief that there will not be sufficient assets to pay a judgment in the matter.
The court must make findings that there is a reasonable likelihood that plaintiff will recover judgment in an amount equal to the attachment and that there is no liability insurance or other security available to satisfy the judgment. The court must also find that there is an immediate danger the defendant will sell attachable property to a bona fide purchaser leaving insufficient property to satisfy the judgment. The writ of attachment must be served on the defendant and contain a description of the property. The writ should also be recorded in Lakeville Land Records.
2) What steps should you take on Paul's behalf to recover the money Dan owes him?
As attorney for Paul, I would need to commence a civil action against Dan and file for a writ of attachment if I had not already gotten the ex parte writ of attachment. A civil lawsuit is the only way to get the money from Dan if he continues to refuse to pay.
Paul should sue under the prompt payment or construction contracts act, 9 V.S.A.§4001 et seq. The plaintiff is entitled to interest 1% per month and a penalty of 1% per month on the amount wrongfully withheld. The substantially prevailing party is also entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses. 9 V.S.A. §4007.
Any motion for writ of attachment with a supporting affidavit must be filed at the same time as the complaint. There should be a certificate by the attorney filing the complaint and the motion that there is no known insurance or security to satisfy the judgment.
If the lien has been filed with the town clerk's office, the real estate must be attached within 3 months of that date. 9 V.S.A. §1924. This means the action should be commenced immediately to give the court time to hold a hearing on the motion for writ of attachment. If the property is not attached, the lien under 9 V.S.A. §1921 is lost. The hearing granting the attachment must be held prior to the lapse of the 3 month period.
3) Describe to Paul what Dan's likely response will be.
Dan will raise a defense or counterclaim for defective work – the skylight that leaks, and possible other problems he has discovered. (See Nadeau Lumber, Inc. v. Benoit, 140 Vt. 298 (1981)). Under 9 V.S.A. §4007, the owner is permitted to withhold payment in an amount equaling the value of his good faith claims against the contractor, including unsatisfactory job progress, defective construction or disputed work. I would inform Paul that Dan's withholding of the entire $50,000.00 amount due is not in proportion to the claimed defects that Paul is aware of, i.e., the skylight. The withholding is therefore improper. If Dan is to bring a counterclaim, it must be raised at the time he files his answer as a compulsory counterclaim.
4) What discovery tools will you use to find out what Dan's other complaints with Paul's work are?
Under Rule 26, Paul can use any or all of the following methods and is entitled to discover any matter not privileged which is relevant to the subject matter of the action. If the evidence sought is inadmissible, it is enough that it is reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Paul should propound Interrogatories under Rule 33 asking Dan to detail the problems and payments he's made so far, and such topics as the condition of the house prior to and after the renovations. Interrogatories should also request the identity and opinions of any expert witnesses Dan plans to use to support his claims of defective work. See V.R.C.P. 26(b)(4). Requests for production should be made for repair estimates and invoices. Under Rule 34 Paul could also request entry upon the land for purposes of inspection of the alleged defective work. Requests to Admit pursuant to Rule 36 could be used to show that the majority of the work lacks defects and to show that some of the money was wrongfully withheld by Dan. Finally, under Rule 30, a deposition can be requested to ask Dan to verbally identify any faulty work and explain his position under oath in the presence of Paul and his counsel.
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This summer, 72 rising juniors and seniors from the DC, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Newark metropolitan areas will attend the Yleana Leadership Academy, hosted at Colgate University and Siena College, both in upstate NY. After the success of last year's inaugural year, we will expand to run two programs:
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Our program is free to all participants; room, board, and all program-related fees (including transportation to and from New York) will be covered by our endowment.
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Students will live full time at Colgate and Siena, sleeping in dormitories, eating with their peers, participating in athletic and social events, and going on cultural excursions. We seek not only to give students the scores and tools to make college a tangible reality, but also to create a thriving community. Resident advisors who double as teachers will live with the students, helping them manage a new environment and inspiring them with the advisors' own tales of college success. We will have at least one staff member for every 7 students. Staff members will consist of experienced instructors, assistant teachers, adjunct teachers, and mentors—recent Yleana alumni, now transitioning out of the college admissions process and into attending college, will counsel our students and design non-academic programming.
When the program ends, students will return to their respective homes and schools armed with a clear schedule for both SAT study and college application building. They will continue to meet weekly with Yleana teachers and mentors in their areas to study the SAT and keep themselves fresh for the upcoming tests. As we observed in 2013, they also continue to reach out socially (to Yleana staff and each other!) and for help on college essays and applications. This posterity program is designed to ensure that the work we do over the summer has a measurable and lasting impact on our students' futures.


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City and Sibling Rivalry
Durham has some great little restaurants and I love the emphasis on farm to table food. But, let's be honest, the restaurant selection here will never rival Boston's!
So, on our last night in beantown, we got to try one more swanky south end gem: Sibling Rivalry. The dinner was compliments of a giftcard from none other than my sibling:)
Sibling Rivalry is unique because the menu was created by two brothers who each interpreted a certain ingredient to create different appetizers, salads, and entrees. For example, curry was the ingredient that our appetizer was based on.
These Prince Edward Island mussels were prepared with a chili-ginger-coconut milk curry sauce with cilantro and lime. The flavor was incredible, not to mention the mussels were huge!
These were probably the best mussels I've had while living in the Northeast. Oh, and there was a breadbasket with french bread and raisin and chive scones! Perfect for soaking up the extra mussel sauce.
Once I decided on a seafood entree, I ordered with a semi-sweet riesling.
The main event was based on chilies – jumbo Cape scallops with an Anaheim chili relleno, chorizo, black beans, and and a tomatillo relish.
Can we just talk about this flavor combination? ALL of the entrees had really unique ingredients and it was tough to choose. I wouldn't say this was my favorite entree in Boston, but it was up there, and the menu was definitely the most creative menu I've seen in Boston.
The scallops were perfect and a nice compliment to the spicy chili. I was expecting more of a flavor punch in the chili and black beans, but I still enjoyed them.
And that, my friends, was my last dinner in Boston:(
Today is a very special someone's birthday, so I'm off to make pancakes and celebrate for the rest of the day.
Happy Birthday Matt!
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Best of Boston
Boston is truly an amazing city filled with great restaurants, unique bars, and beautiful sights…
Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you the my Best of Boston! I apologize that I don't have links to all of the recommendations – I visited some of these places before I started blogging.
Obviously, most of my categories are food related, starting with the best…
Places to Eat Pizza
Places for a Cocktail
Places to Drink Beer
Upscale Restaurants
Casual Restaurants
- Grafton St. Pub
- The Otherside Cafe (vegan and vegetarian friendly)
- Parish Cafe
- Amrheins (you MUST get the pumpkin risotto in the fall!!!)
- The Intercontinental Hotel
- Hamersley's Bistro
- Cambridge Brewing Co.
- The Rattlesnake roof deck
- Tavern on the Water
Mexican Food
- The Border Cafe (get the crawfish quesadillas)
- Lolita
Places to Eat Dessert
- Mike's Pastry
- Top of Hub (cookie sampler)
- Max Brenner ('the works' dessert pizza)
Places for Live Music
- The Beehive – make a late reservation for a seat in "the pit" and you'll most likely hear a funky jazz band
- The Burren – I've only been here once and the live music was great (much more alternative then the typical stuff at the Faneuill Hall bars below)
- Faneuil Hall Bars – a bunch of them actually have fun live/dancing bands, but be prepared for lines. I've liked bands at the Bell in Hand, Hennessey's, and Ned Divine's
- Russell House Tavern
- Boston Burger Company (get the caramel sweet potato fries too!)
Ethnic Food
- Mela
- Addis Red Sea
- Myers + Chang
- Toro
- Teranga
Things To Do
- Have a picnic on the Esplanade
- Visit the Museum of Fine Arts
- Visit Boston's breweries (Harpoon and Sam Adams; Harpoon has a more generous tasting)
- Tour an old house in the Back Bay
- Take the MBTA ferry over to Charlestown and see the USS Constitution and grab a beer at Tavern on the Water
The Works
I simply couldn't leave Boston without visiting the new Max Brenner for the chocolate pizza. If you're not familiar with the bald man below, he's created an entire chocolate restaurant.
So, last night we met Lauren and Evan for one last double date:(
We couldn't resist trying one of the adult beverages, so Matt and I split a drink with peanut and caramel liqueur and chocolate. It tasted like a milkshake, which was a good thing, but I was hoping it would have more of a punch to it.
And here she is: "the works" pizza with banana, hazelnut bits, chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and a peanut butter drizzle.
Words can't really describe this masterpiece. Let's just say it tastes just as good as it looks.
I actually had the non-works version of this pizza when I was visiting a friend in NYC back in 2006 and I dug up a picture documenting the occasion.
I think it was even better the second time around:)
Final packing happens today in preparation for the truck's arrival tomorrow. We'll also be bidding farewell to all of our friends with one last trip to the lovely Border Cafe tonight.
I hope you have a restful Saturday.
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It's freezing and rainy today and I can't get to the window to close it!
But, I'm making a lot of progress! I'd say I'm more than half way packed, but I keep finding piles of stuff hidden away in cabinets and corners…and I'm out of boxes.
I went to the gym for a quick run/stair climber combo and then had to go to city hall to get a moving permit. It was quite the interesting experience, but I left $60 poorer just to get a sign that says I can park the moving truck for 12 hours.
It was worth it though because Matt took me out to lunch! We had to go to b.good one last time and figured it would be a good opportunity since I was in Matt's neck of the woods. I got a burger with avocado and salsa and we split the wonderful sweet potato fries.
Delish and I love that most of the ingredients are local. I only wish they had locations in NC:(
We're down to the last three days here, so things are going to get quite busy with goodbyes, dinners, and final packing. I hope to continue with regular blogging and stay tuned for my Best of Boston list.
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Last night was full of more goodbyes:( My wonderful supervisor took us our for dinner and drinks and we were luckily enough to get a patio seat at Dillon's on a beautiful evening. I had two glasses of one of my go-to rieslings (Saint M) with dinner. I'm picky about white wine, but on a hot day it can be so refreshing.
The table shared some of the biggest sweet potato fries I have ever seen. These were awesome!
I got an amazing pile of raspberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, and mushrooms over spinach and arugula. This salad paired soo perfectly with the wine.
After dinner, we had planned on going bowling with the rest of the group, but two of the others (who are well over-age) were not able to get into the bowling alley! So we went to a local mexican restaurant instead. I enjoyed a few Mexican beers and the atmosphere was actually better for conversation than bowling alley (plus, I was happy to save the money – bowling in the North is pricey!). I've been so fortunate to be able to work with a bunch of friends at my internship site and it was fun to have one last night out with everyone.
I'm off to do more packing. I saw the only spider I've seen in three whole years of living here, so I'm taking that as a sign that's it's time for me to move:)
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WOW. I had one of the most memorable dining experiences last night. I'm so lucky to have had the opportunity to try some incredible Boston restaurants over the past three years and last night was in the top five best meals I've ever had (in Boston).
[Disclaimer – one of the themes of my blog is balance, and just so ya know, this next month is NOT going to be balanced since we're hitting all our favorite restaurants before moving, celebrating Matt's b-day, and then taking advantage of the extended time off with a 10 day vacation and a wedding. My life will probably be more more normal when (if?) I get a job:)]
Back to the story! So, we took a big load of donations to the Goodwill in Cambridge and figured we would hit another beer spot while we were in the neighborhood. Meadhall is a brand new beer mecca that Matt read about in Urban Daddy.
This is only HALF of the taps. Heaven.
I had a Rare Vos, a Belgian ale by Ommegang. It was a bit lighter in flavor compared to some of my favorite Belgians, but was very well rounded and still delicious.
Matt and I also split an Allagash Victor because it's availability is very limited outside the area. It was brewed with red grapes and was thick and somewhat fruity. I loved that it was different and dry like wine.
I mentioned yesterday that we had a giftcard for a Back Bay restaurant called Post 390 that we got for Christmas from Kath's MIL, Karen. I don't comment on service very often (because I find it's usually just average), but I was very impressed last night. I said something about how freezing the restaurant was, and three different people came to tell me that they had made adjustments. We also asked asked if we could be moved to a window and we were moved to an awesome seat right away.
We had a nice view of the city just as the sun was setting.
Matt and I split one of the signature cocktails in an attempt to save money – this was bourbon, muddled orange & mint, orange bitters, and lime juice. DIVINE.
I just had to try the sour cream biscuits with orange and jalapeno marmalade. Umm, fabulous flavor and texture and the marmalade was perfect.
And then I ordered a Maker's and sour because I wanted more bourbon after the southern biscuits.
But what really knocked my socks off was the giant grilled salmon over baked beans with cole slaw, bbq sauce, and cornbread that I got as my entree. Simple yet brilliant.
The salmon was phenomenal by itself, but when I topped it with the bbq sauce and added a fork full of beans, the earth stopped turning. It was that good. My one and only complaint was that the cornbread was pretty dry and didn't even compare to the biscuits.
Matt's coffee rubbed (!!!) pork with blue cheese and strawberry rhubarb compote was equally delicious. What a creation.
Oh yeah, and Mike's cake from the freezer for dessert. Need I say more?
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Summary: Suicide bombings continue remorselessly to traumatize the Israeli people as the world's media, on each occasion, bring dramatic pictures of the terror and carnage caused. Much less wellknown, and very little publicized, however, is the daily fear, poverty and anger of West Bank and Gaza Palestinians as a result of the continuing presence of over 300,000 Jewish settlers in their midst, as well as the ongoing Israeli military occupation, economic sanctions and constant retaliations. Th ...show moreis is what this book is about.
Equally important, Nicholas Guyatt examines the Oslo Peace Accords which, when the Israeli Government and the PLO signed them in 1993, raised such high hopes of a permanent settlement of the Palestine Question. He shows the problem to be not just incomplete implementation of the Accords (although Israel is frequently procrastinating), but their very conception. There can be no economically viable Palestinian state, nor one which can command the respect and enthusiasm of Palestinians,so long as,its territory remains fragmented by a growing number of Jewish settlements, the Palestinian Authority becomes a surrogate policeman for the Israeli government, and the Palestinian enclaves are dependent on Israel for access to the outside world, for electrical power, for jobs and so many of the other necessities of life.
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I've been single my whole life (I'm 19). I think it's because of my looks but it could also be down to having no confidence. Like a vicious circle of putting myself down, lowering my self esteem meaning I don't feel confident to tell someone I like them etc.
Either way, depressing.
I can sympathize with this. My confidence waivers from day to day and seems based solely on how I look in the mirror on that particular day. If I'm looking fairly clear, I'm happy and confident. If I have new spots forming, I feel monstrous and awkward. Either way though I've still not found the type of confidence that would allow me to go up to a girl I find attractive and let her know I'm interested.
It's a self-defeating thing because I know in this society/generation that guys are supposed to chase and put in the work to get the girl, but it starts to seem like that's impossible when you can't get past the approach anxiety and the lack of confidence.


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