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Marquin Stanley of Redford was suspected of drunken driving in Walled Lake in 2010. He was Tasered at the police station. / DFP
With his docket already under scrutiny by a higher court, Novi District Judge Brian MacKenzieÆs troubles may be deepening with the FBI now reviewing a case in which a drunken-driving suspect was Tasered by police and then later pressured to drop a related lawsuit, the Free Press has learned.
According to sources close to the case, the FBI has obtained a copy of an audio recording, made secretly in MacKenzieÆs chambers four years ago, in which the judge can be heard telling defense attorney Timothy Corr to ōgive up the civil suit and I can get you something decent.ö
Several legal experts, who either listened to the audio recording from MacKenzieÆs chambers or reviewed a transcript of it, say what MacKenzie did was improper because judges are supposed to remain neutral.
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■ Related: Novi judge accused of pressuring defendant to drop police brutality lawsuit
ōItÆs the lawyerÆs job to represent the client,ö said professor Steven Lubet, who teaches legal ethics at Northwestern University. ōA judge should not be taking sides and certainly lenient treatment in a sentence should not be dependent on giving up a civil right.ö
Corr was representing a man contemplating suing police for civil rights violations after an officer Tasered him for no apparent reason, following a drunken-driving arrest.
Corr said he made the recording after a previous meeting in which he said the judge offered to waive jail time for his client, Marquin Stanley of Redford, if he agreed not to sue Walled Lake police.
Corr provided a copy of the secret audio recording to the Free Press. The FBI also sought and obtained a recording from Corr late last month, according to sources familiar with the inquiry.
Jeff Downey, supervisor of the Troy office of the FBI, told the Free Press he could neither confirm nor deny his office was investigating the handling of the Marquin Stanley case.
MacKenzie has denied any wrongdoing.
The tape is the latest in a string of troubles for MacKenzie.
Oakland County Circuit Judge Colleen OÆBrien began supervising part of MacKenzieÆs docket in February after prosecutors complained he was running a rogue court, handing down illegal sentences and making backroom deals with defense attorneys without notifying prosecutors.
OÆBrien ruled that MacKenzie had violated the law in at least eight instances, including a domestic violence case that he dismissed without consulting the victim or prosecutor, then sealed in violation of state law.
He has also come under scrutiny for a nonprofit group he heads, a statewide organization of drug court professionals, which pays his wife almost $40,000 a year to work part-time from home. Corporate sponsors of the group include private drug and alcohol testing companies that MacKenzie routinely orders defendants to use.
Booking room video
The Free Press first reported on the Stanley case in February, after he contacted reporters and said MacKenzie had tried to force him to give up the police brutality suit in 2010. Stanley said MacKenzie jailed him when he refused to drop the lawsuit, which Corr eventually settled in federal court when police agreed to pay Stanley $150,000.
In the booking room video from January 2010, an officer can be seen Tasering Stanley from behind as he empties out his pockets, sending him crashing into a bench, then to the floor.
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As Stanley convulses on the floor, the officer kicks him. Stanley required medical treatment for head and back injuries.
MacKenzie told the Free Press in February that he never pressured Corr or Stanley to drop the lawsuit. He also denied ever having conversations with Walled Lake police in his chambers over the Tasering or the pending police brutality suit.
Following MacKenzieÆs public denial, Corr provided the audio recording to the Free Press. It records MacKenzie having a 14-minute discussion in chambers with Corr, Walled Lake police, and an Oakland County assistant prosecutor. At various times, the judge can be heard telling Corr to get Stanley to agree not to sue in exchange for his freedom.
ōGive up the civil suit,ö MacKenzie can be heard saying to Corr. ōGive up the civil suit. Give up the civil suit and I can get you something decent.ö
Later on the recording, MacKenzie said he wants the suit dropped to spare the police and city of Walled Lake the ōhassleö and expense of a lawsuit, and offers to release Stanley from jail that day if heÆll agree. He consults with Walled Lake Police Detective Paul Schneider and Wixom Police Sgt. Shannon Luther, who were present in his chambers.
ōThis guy gave you trouble, right?ö MacKenzie asks Schneider, referring to Stanley.
ōRight,ö Schneider said.
MacKenzie tells Corr, ōThe issue is whether they are going to go through the hassle of it, and whether the city of Walled Lake is going to have to put up with the cost of the attorney.
ōThe offer on the table is, if he agrees that heÆs not going to sue the police department over the R&O, (resisting and obstructing) they are willing to dismiss the R&O. I think thatÆs a quite a good offer.ö
At the time of the recording, Stanley was serving 93 days for violating probation.
ōHe can get out today,ö MacKenzie says on tape.
Stanley and Corr refused the deal and Stanley remained jailed three more weeks.
The Free Press provided MacKenzie with a transcript of the recording.
MacKenzie would not answer questions attempting to reconcile his previous denials with the contents of the tape.
He did release a statement through his attorney, Louis Porter. The transcript makes clear ōthat Judge MacKenzieÆs motivation in telling Mr. StanleyÆs counsel that Mr. Stanley should consider agreeing to forego a potential civil suit was based on his desire to place Mr. Stanley in sobriety court,ö Porter wrote. ōBeing placed in sobriety court would not only have allowed him to avoid further jail time on three new pending charges but would also would have given him to have a meaningful opportunity to achieve sobriety.ö
Stunning move
Corr said he made the recording because he was stunned by MacKenzieÆs conduct in a previous private in-chambers meeting during which MacKenzie did the same thing.
ōI felt like I had to take this step because, how else to get to the truth of it?ö Corr said. ōSomebody has got to stand up for whatÆs right and thatÆs what I did here.ö
The recording raises new questions not only about MacKenzie, but also police and an assistant prosecutor, Peter Menna, who were present when it was made. It also offers a look at the sometimes messy world of plea negotiations, which typically happen out of sight. And it is not clear what, if any, consequences MacKenzie might face.
Experts on civil rights violations and judicial ethics say that if MacKenzie was indeed lobbying on behalf of the city and police to avoid a lawsuit, he was violating judicial canons that dictate how judges behave.
ōI think the judgeÆs pitching the prosecutionÆs offer is too close to the line for me,ö said Michael Martin, a professor at Fordham Law School and an expert on judicial ethics and police brutality. ōI think judges should avoid the appearance of partiality and err on relying on the defense lawyer to counsel the client properly without such a heavy judicial hand.ö
Martin said it was not clear what the FBI might be pursuing in the case, but that MacKenzie has broad protections as a sitting judge.
ōJudges generally have absolute immunity from civil liability when they act in a judicial capacity, even when their actions violate the constitution,ö Martin said.
Martin also viewed the video of Stanley being Tasered.
ōI am not privy to all of the circumstances, but there is no doubt that a reasonable jury could find, based on the video alone, that the Tasering was unreasonable given the victim does not appear to pose any immediate threat to the officers and the victim does not appear to be actively resisting arrest,ö Martin said in an e-mail to the Free Press.
Video contradicts police
Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper said she decided early on that that Stanley would not face resisting and obstructing charges Ś a felony charge the police were seeking Ś after seeing the Taser video.
Yet, her assistant prosecutor, on the audio recording, appears to be siding with MacKenzie and police in urging Stanley to not sue in exchange for not facing felony resisting and obstructing charges.
ōThey (police) want to make sure ... if weÆre going to get sued, we want to press this to the fullest extent, obviously, because we want ourselves protected and I can understand their position,ö Menna can be heard on the recording, telling Corr in the hallway. ōOn the other hand, if weÆre not going to get sued, weÆre willing to work a deal with this guy.ö
Menna declined to comment and referred questions to CooperÆs office. Cooper reviewed a transcript of the audio recording earlier this month and said she was disappointed in Menna, but chocked it up to inexperience.
ōI was not pleased with some of the recorded statements of my young assistant prosecutor,ö she said in a written response, noting that her office would never negotiate a criminal charge in an attempt to get a defendant to drop a civil suit. ōBut once again, he did as he was trained to do and brought it back to his supervisors who informed him that neither the police nor the office would pursue an additional charge of resisting and obstructing.ö
And Cooper, a former circuit court and appellate judge had strong words for MacKenzie: ōThe black robe doesnÆt vest someone with intelligence but it should vest them with humility and respect for the people who come before them,ö she said.
For police, the video recording in the booking room directly contradicts their written reports, which stated that Stanley ōsquared offö and threatened Walled Lake Police Officer Jason Tront, prompting the Tasering.
Tront is no longer with Walled Lake police and didnÆt respond to requests for an interview made to his new employer, Redford Township police. Detective Schneider retired from the department and didnÆt respond to messages seeking comment.
Judicial integrity
Legal ethics experts said MacKenizeÆs conduct can make him appear to be an advocate for the police and the city of Walled Lake, a position that strikes at the integrity of the criminal justice system, the neutrality of the judge.
ōIn a plea bargain or any type of settlement, you donÆt want the judgeÆs coercive authority involved. Then the judge become another prosecutor and you lose the neutrality of the court that is the whole basis of the criminal justice system,ö said Peter Henning, a former federal prosecutor and law professor at Wayne State University, who listened to the tape and reviewed a transcript.
Henning said he doubted MacKenzieÆs actions were illegal, but said the stateÆs Judicial Tenure Commission is likely to review them.
ōThe standard for judges is the appearance of impropriety,ö Henning said.
Prosecutors have declined to say whether they have complained to the Judicial Tenure Commission about MacKenzie. Investigations by the commission are not public record until a formal complaint is filed.
Judges often encourage settlement of cases, sometimes by pushing, said professor Charles Gardner Geyh, an ethics expert at Indiana University Law School.
ōThe judge may think in this case, cooperation means dropping your beef with them and weÆll drop our beef with you,ö he said. ōItÆs not a slam dunk. IÆm not willing to say itÆs obviously wrong, but it makes me very uneasy.ö
Geyh said that judges are obligated to always conduct themselves in a way that promotes confidence in the integrity of the judiciary.
The first paragraph of the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct notes that judges ōshould personally observe high standards of conduct so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary may be preserved.ö
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BOSTON -- Rajon Rondo is one stubborn son of a gun, or a "tough mother-[expletive]," as Dwyane Wade described him late Saturday night.
When his left elbow bent the wrong way under the weight of his and Wade's bodies with 7:02 left in the third quarter, the assumption by pretty much everyone who watched the gruesome replay was that he was done.
Done for the game. Done for the series. Done for the postseason. See you in October.
But apparently, Rondo assumed differently.
With his dislocated elbow popped back in place, Rondo was back on the Celtics' bench by the end of the quarter, with teammate Glen Davis shooting a look that said "What the heck are you doing out here?"
At the start of the fourth, Rondo was back on the floor. He basically played one-handed the rest of the way, and somehow did it effectively, registering four points, a rebound, an assist and a steal in the final 12 minutes.
It was an inspirational performance. One for the ages, considering the stage and circumstances.
"Shorty's a real tough dude," Kevin Garnett said afterward. "He's showing us a lot of heart, a lot of grit."
But as inspirational as the performance was, and as important of a player as he is in this series, Rondo's fourth-quarter return really didn't make much of a difference in the Boston Celtics' 97-81 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the conference semifinals. The Celtics were on a run when he got hurt and didn't lose any momentum while he was back in the trainer's room. By the time he stepped back on the court, the score and momentum were each well in Boston's favor.
We'll remember Rondo most when we look back at this game, but the win wasn't about one guy. It was about a championship contender fighting back from the first two-game deficit it's faced in the last four years. The Celtics aren't getting back those last five minutes of Game 7 of the 2010 Finals, but they just showed the Los Angeles Lakers a thing or two about responding to adversity.
"That was a championship caliber response," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "They played harder than us and they played more efficiently than us."
It started in the opening moments. Defensively, the Celtics were aggressive, forcing the Miami offense to start late and far away from the basket. Offensively, they got huge performances from Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.
Pierce set the tone early, as the Celtics scored on eight of their first 10 possessions of the game. He finished with 27 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
Garnett carried the load late, as Boston scored 35 points on its first 25 possessions of the second half. He knew he had to win his matchup with Chris Bosh and after failing to do so in the first two games, he clearly did it on Saturday, finishing with 28 points and 18 rebounds.
"He had 20 shots in Game 2, but it wasn't the 20 shots we wanted," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "Tonight, he got the 20 shots that we wanted."
The Celtics' success didn't end with their All-Stars. Their bench, the team's Achilles heel for the last two months, actually increased the lead in the third quarter. And the defense was stifling throughout, keeping Wade and LeBron James from getting many clean looks at the basket.
Pierce, Garnett, bench and defense. Those were the performances that the Celtics needed on this night. Rondo's Willis Reed act was pretty much gravy.
"I'm sure it gave them a lift," Spoelstra said, "but they had already established an energy to the game. They hit us first, they knocked us back, we took a few hits to the chin and we weren't able to respond in a positive manner."
The Heat will get another chance to respond and take complete control of the series in Game 4 on Monday. And we know now that the Celtics won't make it easy. No team has more top-line talent than Miami, but no team has more pride than Boston. And they're not handing over control of the Eastern Conference without a fight. This series just got a lot more interesting ... as long as the Celtics can stay in one piece.
"It's a major concern," Rivers said of Rondo's injury going forward. "Honestly, moving forward, we'll have to see, but it's going to be interesting. I'll put it that way."
It would be slightly less concerning if Delonte West was completely healthy. West did a terrific job backing up Rondo and Ray Allen, scoring 11 points and dishing out three assists. But he injured his left shoulder in the process.
There's nothing to do but move forward, however.
"We're a no-excuse team," Rondo said. "We show up Monday night and we're out on the court and we're playing. Don't ask me how I feel. I'm going to play regardless. I'm not going to use it as an excuse."
Stubborn. Tough. Maybe a little crazy. The veteran Celtics are following Rajon Rondo's lead, and the Miami Heat will have to fight just as hard from here on out.
John Schuhmann is a staff writer for NBA.com. You can e-mail him here and follow him on twitter.
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HOSTAGE Matte Black Wheels by Fuel®. Fuel Off-Road Wheels are designed specifically for off-road vehicles. The rugged designs are as tough as they look, and the wheels are a premier choice for both show and go. The wheels come in fitments for both standard and lifted vehicles.
The Fuel Rims are cast and forged wheels that provide an optimal combination of price, looks and performance. The ruggedness of off-road wheels, required both by the rough use they are subjected to, and the way off-road wheels must be styled to go with the styling of the vehicles, combine to make casting the best way of manufacturing off-road wheels. The metal structure is not as dense in castings as in forged wheels, but the slightly thicker dimensions of profiles and spokes in off-road wheels do not require the same metal structure as extremely lightweight and extremely designed show-, racing- or road-wheels. The high quality casting, machining and finishing processes used by Fuel provide you with the best and most stylish off-road wheels on the market at a very competitive price. To finish off the style of your vehicle and add even more aggressiveness to its front-end, the brand also offers you a wide range of the high-end Fuel grilles expertly designed to complement the look created by the rims.
- Hand-Built
- Aerospace Grade T-6061 Cast Aluminum
- Stainless Steel Fasteners
- Also available - Fuel Custom Grilles
- Also available - Fuel Off-Road Tires
- Compatible with Original Tire Pressure Management Systems (TPMS)
- Fatigue Tested
- High Speed Dynamic Durability Tested 200+mph
- X-ray and Shearography Non-Destructive Analysis
- Impact Tested
- Dye Penetrating Crack Inspected
- Lip size may vary depending on the size of the wheel
- All wheels are custom made for each customer and are therefore Non-Cancelable and Non-Returnable
- Wheel orders cannot be cancelled after the manufacturing process has begun (usually 24 to 48 hours after order is placed)
198.00 469.00Regardless of what styles or sizes you're interested in, the one thing you can depend on to come with every wheels or wheels and tires order is the best buying experience in the business. From fitment help from our in-house wheel experts to shipping packages certified by UPS, we'll take care of you and your order every step of the way. We know how much of a financial investment you're making in a set of wheels or wheels and tires, and in return we'll deliver service and product that is second to none.
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Guaranteed Fitment Your new wheel and tire package will perfectly fit your car - guaranteed by CARiD
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Customization Options Whatever color you want, we can fully customize any rims in our in-house paint facility
State-of-the-Art Equipment We use advanced Hunter® equipment to ensure damage-free mounting & accurate balancing
TPMS Sensors TPMS sensors purchased as part of a package are installed at no additional charge
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We take pride in our fitment information and don't take our fitment guarantee lightly. You can depend on the fitment advice from our professionals because they have decades of knowledge and experience to draw from. Research the brands of equipment we use and the wheel accessories we offer and you'll find they're the finest in the industry, because we want you to have the best. The combination of products and services we provide cannot be matched, especially by a local tire store.
One of the brands marketed by MHT Luxury Alloys, Fuel shares years of invaluable experience with its sister brands Foose, Elite, Davin, DUB, and U.S. Mags. The Fuel brand is serving the top end of the accessory off-road wheel market, and strives to create trends rather than follow them. Fuel Off-Road parts and accessories are sourced from U.S. manufacturers. Only first class materials and manufacturers are trusted for the production of the Fuel Off-Road wheels. The popularity of the Fuel Off-Road wheels is growing rapidly and the brand is now one of the best-selling custom wheel brands for off-road trucks.
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FUEL® - HOSTAGE Matte BlackAverage Rating: 4.7 of 5APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYAll Fuel Wheels & Rims Reviews(4.5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY2010 Toyota Tacoma
| Posted by Randolph | (Parlin, NJ)Happy with rims and tires. Delivery took longer than I expected. But worth the wait. They fit perfect on my Taco 2010. Had to order separate lug nuts that would fit inside the rim. My factory studs not long enough. Found lug nuts and installed with no problem. Fuel Hostage rims and Hercules tires look great!
Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY2006 Chevy Silverado
| Posted by Allen | (Whitesville, KY)Looks great. Put some 285/65r18 Nitto trail grapplers on them. Put them on the truck myself. Easy install. I have 0 complaints. Delayed shipping due to manufacturer. That's OK I was expecting that. It was about a month from order date to my front door. Definitely worth the wait.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(3.5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY2014 Jeep Wrangler
| Posted by Serban | (Middletown, NJ)I got these wheels from CARiD.com and they look sharp on my 2015 black Wrangler . I got a lot of compliments from people. Even though the wheels and tires I ordered as package are awesome I was not satisfied with two things. It took 3 weeks to get them after I placed the order and CARiD was suppose to mount and balance the tires on the wheels but the balancing was not done. So I had to go to a local shop to get the balancing done. So inconvenient.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(4.8)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYFuel Hostage2014 Dodge Ram
| Posted by Matthew | (Palm City, FL)Great product.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYCARiD2009 Chevy Silverado
| Posted by Dan | (Yuba City, CA)My experience was pretty good with CARiD. I priced around and found my best deal on wheels for my sons Christmas present. Although it was an extra day or two and was told two different stories they got here before Christmas and after a few days of worrying Santa came through.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(4.8)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYGreat Rims!2010 Dodge Ram
| Posted by Fern | (Cromer, MB)This is an awesome rim! I liked the looks on the website pics and when i got them, it was even better than i thought! There was no trouble at all installing them. Pulled off the old rims, put on the new. Easy off, easy on. Definitely would recommend this rim to anyone wanting a set of good rims.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY2008 Dodge Ram
| Posted by Pierre L. | (Phoenix, AZ)I really like them. The Fuel wheels and the Fuel Hostage were actually my first choice. In the end, I chose the Boost because they came in 16" and they also had the lowest weight out of all Fuel wheels that I liked.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYSick Rims2002 Ford F-250
| Posted by Charles | (Bentonville, AR)Got my wheels in and they looked awesome. CARiD has great customer service, they helped me with everything. Got my wheels on and they look amazing.
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You will never pay more with CARiD! Not only will we match prices from any competitor's website or other reputable source, we will continue to honor that promise for up to one year after your purchase.
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Help me remember this baseball story I read/heard.
Looking for an article or a radio story about baseball as a uniquely American sport. [more inside]
[First Aid] Central America: Came across an unconscious boy on the side of the road - how should I have responded?
You're driving in backwater Central America and find an unconscious, bleeding boy lying on the side of the road - What do you do? (Happened to me yesterday) [more inside]
banking:filter:What, if anything, should I do about BofA closing/cancelling my credit cards ....because I paid them off?
I had two Bank of America credit cards. Both were of the high interest types (21% and 25% interest). I owed in the area of 5 thousand dollars total
and I knew that it was time to bite the bullet and take the money out of my savings to pay them off. I may have been late in payments a few times (not often) and usually I only paid the minimum payment due. I naively thought paying them off completely would be viewed as a positive thing. I paid them both off just days ago. [more inside]
What did the blind slaves do?
In the U.S. slavery system, how did blind slaves work?
Study English as a foreigner in USA?
My girlfriend is thinking about moving to America. She's not a native English speaker; what programs in NYC are available? Which ones are reputable? [more inside]
USA: A People's History
Is there an american series of documentary that tells the story of how USA came to be what it is? [more inside]
dual citizenship, should I?
Eligible for a dual citizenship, should I? [more inside]
What were the liberals wrong about?
I socialize almost exclusively with friends who are politically liberal, spanning the spectrum from left-of-center progressive to the more radical fringe. Frequently, among ourselves, political conversation drifts inevitably toward variations on this theme:
"The history of our country has always proven liberalism correct and conservatism incorrect. The principles of those on the left have been validated over and over again, while those on the right have been proven wrong by the progress of history."While I admit that this hypothesis is selfishly pleasing (I'm a liberal too, after all), it seems to me that it can't be completely true. But I don't have a strong enough grasp of American history to prove it wrong. So what am I missing? What have liberals been proven wrong about? [more inside]
So many great options, why can I pick one?
[Overly broad project topic filter] Works of fiction or scholarly articles on American places? Help me find a work about or set in an American place that was written at the time. [more inside]
Ultimate trip to Peru
Help me plan the ultimate trip to Peru!!!!!!!! [more inside]
Help me understand America.
Americans: if you had to represent the USA with only three things, what would they be? [more inside]
Using a Japanese phone stateside?
Is it possible to use my Japanese Toshiba 810T in the States? [more inside]
What are the exact dimensions of Captain America's shield?
I'm making a lightweight replica of Captain America's shield (the modern-day circular one), most likely with PVC in a laser router machine. The only dimensions I can secure online are that it's 30 inches in diameter, but I can't find any info on thickness and concave depth. Anyone know the missing dimensions I need? Bonus points if there exist specifics on the width of the color bars but I'm pretty sure that part I can eyeball during painting. Thanks!
Magically delicious.
Help me send my friend in Ireland some very American things. [more inside]
Where to find data on the size of the informal sector?
Does anyone know a good source for the size of the informal sector by country in Asia and Latin America? [more inside]
How do I get hired in the UK?
My favorite site is hiring developers and I'm qualified. I'm American and they're in the UK. Possibly assuming they're willing to sponsor me for a work visa, what do I need to know? [more inside]
Amazon, the place not the store
I have a friend about to move to Manaus, Brazil for a two year work related stay. Any hive members have experience there or in Brazil in general that can help him be ready for the good the bad and/or the ugly?
I want the biggest and smallest. The rest can suck it.
Where can I find a list of the smallest things (and for that matter) the biggest things in America? [more inside]
Let's go to Little Canada!
A few months ago I read about French-Canadian immigration into the U.S. from the 1840s to 1930s. Evidently, some of these immigrants established "Little Canadas." I'd like to learn more about them. [more inside]
What US food has this Brit never tried?
My first trip to the US is coming up; having been brought up with American films and American TV shows, I am compiling a list of all the things we just don't have in the UK (mostly food) to try. Only my list isn't too long at the moment. Can any MeFites help? [more inside]
Constitutionality of US federal death penalty
How would a more qualified person refute my dumb legal theory regarding the death penalty? [more inside]
What's changed in 11 years of this American life?
Time Travel Filter: I grew up in the USA but have been away since 1998. What have I missed? [more inside]
RoadTripFilter: In search of wide open spaces
Another "where to go in America" question (who needs a travel agent when you've got Mefi?). This time, it's a road trip - I want to get away from the cramped little island I'm living on, and the Southwest seems like the place to go. Where should I go and what should I see? [more inside]
Help find Wendell Berry writing about urban biases toward rural America
I am looking for an essay by Wendell Berry where he talks about urban America's dismissive biases toward rural America, and critiques this attitude. [more inside]
How to find someone to travel with? (Strangers will do.)
Are there any websites that pair up lone backpackers/travellers with others who are also looking for companion(s) to travel with? [more inside]
Mall of America--best hotel to stay and where should I take my 5 year old?
What is a good hotel that is right next to or connected to Mall of America? And what are the "must go to's" for a five year old? [more inside]
What can we do about all these overdraft fees, which we think are unjustifiable?
My girlfriend received $506 in fees for overdrafting about $40 from Bank of America. Is there anything we can do about this? [more inside]
Where did this mystery song come from?
How to travel and volunteer for a very first timer?
My current volunteering gig is standing still, how do I search for a new one and be able to travel? [more inside]
What to put in a care package to Australia, from America?
My Australian friend sent me a lovely package of Australian goods (Marmite, Vegemite, Aero, Tim Tams, Jaffa, Violet Crumble, Chokito...), and I'd like to reciprocate. But I'm clueless as to what American things are rarities in Australia. Any suggestions of what I can send? FWIW, my friend is in Newcastle, I'm in Los Angeles.
Farewell gift for a traveler?
I have a 20-something friend who's leaving on the 22nd of this month, he plans on traveling for a whole year throughout Europe and South America. I want to get him something that is useful/meaningful for the journey, any ideas?
For example: A watch? A Compass? (good or bad?)
Help me pick the potential next Miss America
Need interesting questions for Miss America local pageant interview. [more inside]
Nursing in New Zealand vs. nursing in the US.
Nursing in New Zealand vs. nursing in the US? [more inside]
How can we most enjoyably spend 1.5 months this summer [in spanish]?
Please help me decide whether to spend the summer in south america or in central america. [more inside]
The car has become a secular sanctuary for the individual, his shrine to the self, his mobile Walden Pond. ~Edward McDonagh
My husband and I have a longstanding dream of driving cross country on the small highways and byways of America. As we inch closer to this reality (we're now fairly firmly looking at doing this in five years, when our son is old enough to remember the trip), we've started doing the financial planning for it. My question to you: What is the best car (type or brand) for a very tall family of three to drive across America in? [more inside]
What does writing a sponsor letter for someone to visit the US entail?
What does writing a sponsor letter for someone to visit the US entail? [more inside]
Are expensive American undergraduate educations worth it for foreign students?
Is it worth it for a foreign parent to squeeze his budget to manage very expensive undergraduate educations for his children in elite American schools? [more inside]
Help my foreign friends enjoy their American experience...
Any ideas on a route (and some great points of interest) for some Italian visitors to take from Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Fargo, ND? It'll be their first time in the U.S. and would like to see as much as possible. [more inside]
There better not be an obvious google query for this.
I'm too ignorant to properly evaluate a historical claim that I just read. [more inside]
Get tested?
Individual health insurance and sti. What to do? [more inside]
Caribbean/Central America Trip Ideas in Late April
Looking for recommendations to travel to Central America or the Caribbean in late April. Sunny weather and beach a must. Hiking possibilities also appreciated. [more inside]
What was a "Modern European Hotel" in the US in 1920?
What was a "Modern European Hotel" in the US in 1920? [more inside]
How does a kid from a South American slum become a FBI Agent?
I am writing a fictional story about someone who lives in the slums of some small South American country. When he was ten, during a fever, an angel appeared to him and told him that he would become an FBI Agent. He may have seen a movie with FBI agents, so he has some sense of what that means. Step by step, what does he have to do to fulfill that prophecy in a real way? [more inside]
Una Americanca si un Roman din Washington DC
Lived in DC for thirteen years, visiting my parents, and my Romanian friend may be visiting me this summer. In any case, what can I do to make sure he has the best time possible in America? [more inside]
gap year in south america
help me decide on a country for my gap year! [more inside]
Why are there so few Italian-Americans on the West Coast?
Why are there so few Italian-Americans on the West Coast? [more inside]
Americas Bank
I'm looking for a recommendation on a bank that I could access from both South and North America. [more inside]
Advice on how to make a (temporary) move from Australia to America (visas, employment etc)?
My wife has recently expressed an interest in moving from Australia to America to work for a year (possibly longer). Can anyone provide some advice on how to make this possible (visas, employment etc)? [more inside]
How Does My American System Work?
I'm looking for a good book that will help me learn more about how the American government actually works. Specifically, how lobbyists influence Congress, how House committees work, etc. Now that a new administration (that I'm really happy about) is coming in, I want to really understand what's happening in Washington (or at least how its worked in the past).
Last-minute cheap travel tips?
Me and my friends would like to go somewhere warm this February. We don't care where, and we would be fine with booking at the last minute. How do we get a great deal? [more inside]


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i own a shadow aero 04'. and bought this battery in05' i still have it in the bike i ride every day. this is the best investment iv'e made
No problems fit
i bought this battery in 05, and it's still going strong
Great battery dropped in and away we go. These guys shipped it out to us so quick we got to enjoy the nice weather.
This is my first Truegel battery but it wont be my last great battery . Very good value for the money ag4adpaul in ala.
Battery wont hold a charge.
Excellent battery
battery well constructed, easy to follow installation instructions, perfect fit.
Just what I was looking for . Very happy with it
Very good battery, the best ..
great battery! very pleased!!
Fitment perfect, got my bike started immediately. Very satisfied.
Nice battery. Worth purchasing
Perfect fit, just what I was looking for
very good deal
great battery,good price!
Would not purchase again because of the way the battery terminals are connected. You're probably better off getting the JP cycles battery that's $50 cheaper.
great battery, fits perfectly and has great power and shelf life. Wont leak and cost is very reasonable for this product.
Perfect fit,Excellent quality. Nice cranking amps! Awesome price
nice battery, works great & saved some $$$$
The instructions provided by the product are worthless. They provide hardware but no information at all on how to install it correctly. Great battery though once it's installed.
Great battery,good price! Better then the stock one!
No problems battery fit like original battery and works fine
Do not suggest this product if your bike is a stroker with big bore kit. No better than stock.
Fit Great, came charged, bike started, enough said, very Happy
Reliable, long lasting cranking power and a perfect fit. J&P packaging and delivery timing exceeds expectations.
Could not ask for a better deal! J&P Cycles comes through once again!!!
Great deal more expensive elsewhere
all is great as expected. i just installed my gel cell battery and all went smooth. thank you for the service and i am looking forward to my next purchase.
fits in bike good and works great
Got my TruGel going with a battery tender Jr and it has not missed a beat. 1500 Vulcan turns over like pancakes.
This is a great battery. It matches original equipment in size and setup. In addition, it very powerful and dependable. I have gone weeks withoout starting my bike to find the battery ready for action with a perfect start.
This battery was exactlly as advertised and installation was a snap. I like the no acid gel battery which eliminates spill worries.
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2 Bedroom private pool villa. Fully air-conditioned. Free WIFI.
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2 Bedroom private pool villa. Fully air-conditioned. Free WIFI.Description from the owner
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The Villa is in the small village of Ban Nong Yai.
There are two double bedrooms, each having a king size bed and en-suite bathroom.
There are two put me up beds available, suitable for children.
A well equipped western style kitchen. Dining area with large table. The lounge area is comfortable for relaxing and watching a movie, having a TV and DVD player and a selection of DVD's to choice from. (You can also buy dvd's from the night markets at around 100bht each) The Villa is fully Air-Conditioned.
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2 Bedroom private pool villa. Fully air-conditioned. Free WIFI.
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand
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Modified appliances hint at the menacing undercurrents of everyday life
Most of us use a whole roster of household appliances every day without ever stopping to think about the invisible -- but potentially lethal -- stream of electricity that powers it.
In 1903, Thomas Edison infamously tried to demonstrate the hazards of alternating current, which now powers all of our homes and businesses, by using it to electrocute a circus elephant. Today, sensibly, safety precautions dictate that we keep our energy at a comfortable remove, insulated and grounded, tucked away in walls and ceilings or buried underground.
For most of us, the only reminder of electricity's deadly force comes when we see a baby make a beeline for an unguarded socket, a radio teetering on the edge of the bathtub, or we get a quick shock from a badly wired lamp.
In Vacant Circumstances: this and something else, his solo exhibition at Aceartinc., Dong-Kyoon Nam gives presence to the hidden currents that power our daily lives. By making simple but often startling modifications to commonplace appliances like oscillating fans, vacuum cleaners, and light fixtures, Nam creates a surreal domestic landscape charged as much with psychological dread as with electrical energy.
Just Once consists of two oscillating fans placed "face-to-face." Bound together in a cocoon of what must be dozens of linked white extension cords, which spill onto the floor like the train of a wedding dress, they blow at one another in an uncanny "kiss." The temptation to read the upright fans as mute human figures is overpowering and not at all reassuring.
A related, untitled work installed nearby initially looks like little more than a pile of coiled red extension cords. With the push of a foot pedal, however, we hear the muffled roar of the Shop-Vac hidden inside. The viewer doesn't know in either piece if all of the cables are actually live, though that's the assumption -- that uncertainty lends the unassuming sculptures their subtle, menacing edge.
The remaining works have a similarly surreal, mildly hallucinatory quality that only heightens the exhibition's anxious tone. The Verticals is a group of seven generic-looking floor lamps that Nam has reconfigured, extending their thin supporting columns to untenable lengths, flipping them upside-down and leaning them against the walls in an eerie huddle.
Event Horizon, its title a reference to the "point of no return" approaching a black hole, is chest-height line of illuminated fluorescent lights that slices across one of the long gallery walls. Only as you get closer do you notice the countless battery-powered clocks that line the fixtures, their faces turned toward away from us, inexorably and ominously ticking away.
The only non-powered work, an expansive grid of cast plaster light switches that spreads across the rear of the gallery, conveys a similar sense of inevitability and resignation. The nonfunctioning switches, nearly invisible against the white wall, offer an overwhelming array of false choices. The pillow placed on floor below is either an invitation to lie down and give up or to pray.
Vacant Circumstance's strength is in its subtlety--the assortment of characterless appliances and fixtures makes almost no impression at all, at first. Gradually, however, you notice the faint electrical hum hanging in the air, a faint signal of a vital, vicious energy coursing just below the surface of everyday life.
Steven Leyden Cochrane is a Winnipeg-based artist, writer and educator.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition September 12, 2013 C14
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Have you noticed the people who say "material possessions don't matter" won't actually give you theirs?
My brother was an only child.
Loan money to people you hate. You'll never see them again, but it can be worth it.
Jack Douglas. Funny book!
Selfish old man! There are days I wonder why I read this strip!
This is true: There was just one only child in our neighborhood and all the other kids were so jealous of him. It was me. I hated being envied, and overcompensated by lending all my toys and stuff to everybody. It irritated my parents no end.
My father got me a nice Schwinn bicycle for my Eighth birthday; he was so proud to give it. I hated it because it was better than anybody else's, so I put it away and bought a junk bike from my cousin. I customized it with high handle bars and a banana seat. I rode it all over and could leave it anywhere because it wasn't anything special.
I had that Schwinn for 50 years and didn't ride it. I gave it to my son a few years ago, and told him to do whatever he wanted with it. Weird, huh? -
I didn't believe in sharing either, Earl. Besides, my sister didn't have anything I wanted.
"Money isn't important.", said no poor person ever.
If you stop crankin' the world stops turnin' Earl
LOAN?? – Isn't the correct word LEND? – I thought LOAN was a noun, and LEND was a verb.
Is that the rule? People have always explained it to me in ways I can't understand. I just use the word borrow. :)
"Neither a borrower not a lender be"
This, besides fences, makes for good neighbors -
Borrow is what you do when someone lends something to you.
Let's not forget that Polonius (character in Hamlet that spoke that line) DIED!
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Luis Negrón's debut collection Mundo Cruel is a journey through Puerto Rico's gay world. Published in 2010, the book is already in its fifth Spanish edition. Here in the U.S., the collection has been published by Seven Stories Press and translated from the Spanish by Suzanne Jill Levine, winner of the 2012 PEN Center USA Literary Award.
Negrón lives in Puerto Rico and works as a bookseller, and is also coeditor of an anthology of queer writing from Puerto Rico. Other than the recently translated Mundo Cruel, his only other work in English is the essay "The Pain of Reading," which appeared in the Sunday Review of the New York Times, and was also translated by Levine.
The characters in Mundo Cruel constantly face prejudice, heartbreak, poverty, gossip, and death. Is the fictional world in Luis Negrón's stories cruel? Most certainly. But Mundo Cruel is peopled by resilient, funny, and surprisingly optimistic characters. The book consists of nine tightly constructed stories mostly set in Santurce, a neighborhood in the outskirts of San Juan. What's truly surprising in Mundo Cruel isn't the queer themes it explores, but the degree of narrative control and skill present in Negrón's work.
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Blocks and blocks full of doctor's offices and temples—Catholic, Evangelical, Mormon, Rosicrucian, Espiritista, Jewish, and yoga-ist, if that's what you call it. The stench of sewers 24/7. Unbearable heat. Reggaeton, old school salsa, boleros, bachatas, jukeboxes, pool halls, slot machines. Topless bars, Dominican bars, gay bars. Catholic schools, beauty schools, vocational schools, and schools where you get a professional degree in just one year and without much homework. Fabric stores, arts and crafts stores, no-prescription drugstores, barbershops and hair salons.
"For Goyama" is a terrific rendering of the melodrama found in the telenovelas so prevalent in Hispanic society. With campy humor, Negrón portrays the protagonist's loss, loneliness, and desperation as he tries to get a hold of a friend who owes him money. This is so he can send his dog, Goyama, to a taxidermist. Here, the entire action takes place through the letters the protagonist sends his friend during the weeks he's trying to track said friend down.
"La Edwin" and "Junito" are monologues told through a phone call. Negrón's acute ear for dialogue and urban orality is immediately evident, and Levine's translation shines. Many Puerto Ricans are in fact bilingual, or understand quite a lot of words in English. So Levine's decision to keep certain Spanish words in her translation is a nod to the code-switching that occurs in both countries.
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