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Product DescriptionGravity Dropper allows a riderTo quickly adjust saddle height (typically for descending) via a quick pull of a knob underneathThe saddle. An internal coil spring quickly returnsThe postTo its original height. claimed 376 grams 350mm long Sturdy aluminum shaft
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Mountain Hardwear Women's Power Stretch Glove
The Power Stretch Glove by Mountain Hardwear. Snug fitting Polartec Power Stretch keeps hands warm and allows them to breathe. Can be worn alone or as a liner.
FEATURES of the Mountain Hardwear Women's Power Stretch Glove
- Designed with woman's specific fit
- Flat-lock construction for a seamless fit
- Wear alone or use as a liner
SPECIFICATIONS of the Mountain Hardwear Women's Power Stretch Glove
- Average Weight: 1.16 oz / 33 g
- Body: Polartec Power Stretch (88% polyester, 12% elastane)
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I wore these for two straight weeks in Iceland last month. Perfect for every day use around the camp and hiking, they cut the wind and kept me warm, while still having full use of my fingers for delicate tasks. I wore them so much I did actually create a hole in the pointer finger after two weeks. But that could be due to overly long fingernail or intense nose picking. Or just wearing them too much, it was cold a lot. I'll buy another pair for next winter.
I use these when i am running. i wanted something that would keep my hands warm but still let my hands breath. the fabric is great at keeping heat in but not overheating your hands so they are too sweaty.
These gloves are awesome and my wife totally loves them. At first when I told my wife I ordered these gloves for her the reaction that I received was what kind of company is Mountain. All her questions were answered once she put the gloves on. They are comfortable, warm, fit great, and very affordable. Great gloves and truly top of the line!
Granted, these are supposed to be thin, stretchy gloves, but still . . . I will say that they fit my hands very well with none of that flappy-fingertip thing that many gloves have. There is also a thoughtful strip of suede sewn on the cuff to use when pulling the gloves on; I suppose this keeps them from stretching out of shape or pulling stitches. However, when compared to my Black Diamond gloves of similar weight, these gloves feel considerably less robust. I've relegated these to backup gloves status.
I live in the Northeast and needed a good glove for running that would allow my hands to breathe, but still keep them warm for those early morning runs! Snug fit and great for still being able to operate iPod on runs! Definitely true to size. The only thing that would make them better would be a slot for keys!
How can you go wrong when your gloves are not only hand-warmers, but when they're off, doubly fulfill a nervous twitch habit, like leg bouncing or pen twirling? The puzzle-piece-like snap together, make this all possible. Great stretch fit, super comfortable and this may be the last time I get ready to leave the house only to come up with one glove. I'm 5'5", 127 pounds, athletic build, if that matters, but I'm pretty sure when it comes to gloves...it doesn't. Great buy. Found them cheaper on Amazon and awesome Moosejaw price matched for me. Overall, love 'em.
Easy call on these gloves. They fit great and are plenty warm considering how thin they are. Another quality item from MH. Haven't yet used them as a liner but I did try them on with some shell gloves I have that have a fleece liner and I think they will work better than the fleece. Great item.
I wear these gloves every day on my runs. I live in an area where the temp is frequently below 0 and always have problems with finding gloves that keep my hands warm while not being overly bulky. These are thin enough for me use controls on my ipod, yet my hands are never cold! It doesn't hurt that they're quite stylish and I always get compliments on them.
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Wanted gloves that could be used as 'all purpose' gloves. Wanted gloves that didnt have bulky fingers that make picking up things difficult. These gloves were perfect.The wrist part is nice too - love how it is snug, but not tight.Seem to be pretty water resistant too.

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As millions of people fired up generators and burned candles in the wake of superstorm Sandy, some EV owners hacked their cars to keep their lights on and refrigerators humming.For Maryland resident Scott Wilson, that involved nothing more than making sure his Nissan Leaf's battery pack was topped up the night before, along with having a ProWatt 1000 DC-to-AC converter and a pair of $25 cables at the ready. And it's something that EV owners along the east coast can do as they prepare for the latest nor'easter front.After a derecho storm hit the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest in June of this year and Wilson lost power for a few days, he wanted a sure-fire plan to keep the juice flowing during Sandy.
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These delicious pink puffs make for a luscious light dessert with a smile that only Olivia could deliver.
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Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water, whisking constantly, until the mixture is warm and the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the simmering water and beat with an electric mixer on high until thick and glossy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the food coloring and vanilla extract. Spoon the mixture into the plastic bag or pastry bag. If using a plastic bag, snip off a 1/4-inch corner from the bag. Pipe 3 1/2- by 2-inch ovals on the prepared cookie sheet. Pipe a mound on one of the short ends as her snout and pipe two ears on the opposite end. Repeat with the remaining meringue about 2 inches apart. Bake pans, rotating half way through baking, until firm and dry, about 2 hours. Turn off oven and let stay over night for optimum crispness.
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After three separate buyouts in 2012, the U.S. Postal Service says it has no plans for any new offers in the foreseeable future.
"Right now, we have all our plans in place," Anthony Vegliante, the agency's chief human resources officer, told Federal News Radio. "So I don't see anything other than to focus on completing, making the transition, and getting our employees in the right place."
In an exclusive interview on Federal News Radio's Agency of the Month show, Vegliante said he expects the number of buyouts taken by Postal Service employees to total 23,000 - 27,000 by the end of January.
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He said 4,200 postmasters accepted buyouts after an offer released in May, while 3,000 were accepted by mail handlers under an agreement with the National Postal Mail Handlers Union. In October, USPS put another buyout on the table for approximately 115,000 members of the American Postal Workers Union. Vegliante said he expects 16,000 - 20,000 employees to take that offer.
If the projections hold, the Postal Service's career workforce will drop to about 500,000 employees by the beginning of 2013 — its lowest level since 1966.
While the agency has no more plans for buyouts in the near future, it does plan to continue shrinking the size of its workforce. The agency has said it would like to have closer to 400,000 employees by 2016. In addition to the 25,000 - 30,000 people who retire each year due to normal attrition, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said he expects to lose another 35,000 - 40,000 employees if the agency moves to five-day delivery. Congress, however, has yet to pass the legislation needed to allow that.
Vegliante said the number of buyouts has allowed the Postal Service to avoid reductions in force, known as RIFs, for the most part.
"The fact that we've RIF'd very few people is because we have a rigorous RIF- avoidance process, meaning we offer voluntary early retirements, we offer incentives, we offer the opportunity for people to move to other jobs and other locations. ... When you get voluntary participation versus forced participation things go a lot smoother. People get choice, which we're fine with people having choices."
While jobs are being cut due to consolidation throughout the agency, Vegliante said USPS is doing everything it can to take care of its employees who aren't ready to leave the Postal Service.
"In our collective bargaining process, we have a provision, which we implement, which allows us to reassign people to other facilities doing the same work or to other crafts doing different work within their own and other facilities. So, we have a pretty well-established process where we move people around to where the work is."
Despite the significant drop in the size of its workforce, Vegliante said the Postal Service is still getting its job done.
"I don't really have a concern about work falling between the cracks. And the reason I say that is because the Postal Service is probably at an all-time high of delivery service to its customers," Vegliante said. "Our customer satisfaction measurements are all increasing. Our productivity has been solid for the last decade. ... I believe we have the management team in place, the processes which keep us focused on what's important. Obviously, at the end of the day, service to the customers and the indicators are what tell you whether you're doing good or bad."
Employee Reaction
Vegliante said employees understand USPS needs to make changes in order to deal with declining mail volume and how Americans are now utilizing the Postal Service.
"People are telling us, 'We understand what's going on. We understand the need to do certain things. We need to do it.' I can appreciate that because if you're the one that's subject to change, once you understand it, once you accept it, you want it to happen."
However, Vegliante said, he also recognizes that change isn't easy.
"Any time you change, people perceive it to be unnecessary. There's an old adage, 'The only person who likes change is the one who thought of it.' You have to overcome that."
That's especially true if that change means a job reassignment in a new location with different work hours.
"It's not going to make [me] happy if I work 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. four blocks from where I live and now I have to work 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., 20 miles away. I don't have a fix for that. But, the one thing I'm very comfortable with, we always have been able to find jobs for our employees."
In addition to overseeing the consolidation of the Postal Service's workforce and keeping an eye on labor costs, Vegliante said he is also focused on the agency's succession planning initiatives.
"One of my most important tasks this past year and going forward into the future is leadership, talent and development," Vegliante said. "We have a lot of people in higher-level positions that are closer to the end of their career than they are the beginning of their career. Not that any particular person is going to leave, but you want a strong bench, you want people ready to step up."
Vegliante, himself, has been with the Postal Service for more than 30 years. He began his career as a distribution clerk in New Haven, Conn., in 1978. In 2010, he was named a fellow at the National Academy of Human Resources — the first public sector employee ever to be given the distinction. According to the organization's website, fellows are those who "have made sustained and exemplary contributions to the broad field of human resources and to their organizations and communities" and "have played a substantial role in shaping human resource management thinking and policy."


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Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons
Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons (Hardcover)
Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life. Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons is a new kind of dictionary, one that defines mysteries such as "fair" and "unfair" and what it really means to "cooperate." The book is by turns clever, honest, inspirational, and whimsical. Go ahead, take a bite!
About the Author
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children and grown-ups. Her childrens books include the Cookies series, illustrated by Jane Dyer and Brooke Dyer; Duck! Rabbit!, The OK Book, Yes Day!, and Its Not Fair!, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld; Spoon, illustrated by Scott Magoon; The Wonder Book, illustrated by Paul Schmid; and This Plus That, Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink, illustrated by Jen Corace. Her work for grown-ups includes the memoir Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life and the film project The Beckoning of Lovely. Amy lives online at www.whoisamy.com and for real in Chicago.
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"Clever. Delightful. Engaging. Young readers will want to jump into the pages and join the gang for milk and cookies."
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"Deliciously charming. Dyer's art finely complements the simple yet profound wisdom that flows throughout Rosenthal's inspired text. Multi-generational appeal."
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"Irresistible cast of characters. Beautifully rendered."
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"A delicious recipe for getting along in the world. Charmingly simple. The delicate watercolors perfectly match the tone."
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Fearing God
Patience is a key virtue in the Christian life because of our need to take a long view of things. It can be difficult to remain faithful in suffering or to spend hours ministering with little visible return. When we ...Read More
Wisdom Through Suffering
In his novel Redburn, Herman Melville writes, "Not till we know, that one grief outweighs ten thousand joys, will we become what Christianity is striving to make us." Though Scripture is clear that suffering in itself is painful, it is ...Read More
Holy Truth
Of all the lies we might tell, the most dangerous are probably those lies we tell ourselves to make us believe we are not really sinning. Given our susceptibility to falling into sin, we must be extra careful to examine ...Read More
The Timing of Providence
In the midst of trouble and suffering, it can be difficult to believe that the Lord knows exactly what He is doing. So often it is easier to despair, believing that God has abandoned us and that He will not ...Read More
Seduction Resisted
Sin can destroy relationships, lead to illness, and make our lives this side of eternity miserable. For many, a deterrent to sin is fear — fear that God will zap them when they sin. Instead of law, however, the gospel ...Read More
Probing the Remote Purpose
What past or present circumstances in your life have caused you to ask "Why?" Ask God to show you how His good intentions are reflected in these situations.Read More
Distinguishing the Active and Passive Wills of God
Can you remember when God used what was intended for evil to accomplish good in your life? Give Him thanks for those times.Read More
Anchoring Your Soul
Is your soul anchored to the biblical hope of the future, the new heaven and earth, where there will be no more sin and suffering?Read More
The Law of Christ
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Counting It All Joy
Our future hope, rightly understood, does not make us callous to the needs and importance of this present life. Instead, it makes us live today with confidence, sure of the Lord's presence as we courageously face the unknown. "This slight ...Read More
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Yeah, I did LSD, too, Sammy. But I threw away all my drawings and writings from that period in my life after I experienced the living God on a perfectly drug-free day and spent the next six years intensely searching for answers to who this God truly was. And he showed up again and again, as plainly as the stupidity on your face. (I see you.)
This search brought me into a monastery and into a degree of contemplation that demanded the purest mind and body I could muster.
It seems polluting yourself with drugs, and steering your children in that direction, is your answer to living a profound life.
Any time you wish to debate me, someone who has actually met God in a way you have never witnessed before (you know, the St. Francis and Paul of Tarsus way), set it up. I am no religious fool. In fact, I am not religious in the least. I have an understanding and a knowledge of God given to me by God himself. It will be God, the Holy Spirit, who will come along, too. I don't think you've met him on a profound level as of yet.
You and your friends like Bill Maher look to the fringes of religion to find support for your atheism and for people to debate. No wonder you only find crusty bread and over-cooked meat. Meet me in the middle and then see how firmly you can stand your ground. Who knows, you may be able to actually sell some books.
Oh, and don't worry about my credentials, for I know you value human learning. I, too, have a philosophy degree and an advanced degree.


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Walton Francis, author, Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants
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The Office of Personnel Management is changing how Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) carriers determine their group rates.
A new interim rule replaces the current system.
Walton Francis, author of Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants, told Federal News Radio, it's hard to tell exactly how your premiums might change.
"It's a very opaque rule," said Francis. The rule goes into effect immediately, covering the bids coming in now for next year's plans "and it only effects the community rated plans, which are basically HMOs, and only some of them."
According to Francis, most plans in the FEHB Program are experience-rated. They are not affected by the rule. Community-rated plans are affected. These plans, explained Francis, are generally not national, they are almost all HMOs, and they provide OPM the lowest bid that they provide any other employer. "So if, for example, if an HMO has IBM as a customer in its local area, and they give IBM a certain rate for enrollees, they'd have to give OPM the same rate for federal employees," he explained.
Francis said he believes the intent of the rule is to provide coverage at the lowest possible cost. "What I think OPM is saying in this interim final rule is called the 'most favored nation clause' okay, by the HMOs themselves. They don't like it very much because it's a pretty frugal way of doing business."
The problem, said Francis is that "it's unclear. OPM doesn't really explain what it expects to have happen."
Some of the plan premiums are going to go up, said Francis, "maybe a little more than they would have, but hey, maybe they would have dropped out of the program entirely, in which case people wouldn't have even had the choice, and I think that's what OPM is trying to avoid. They're trying to give the plans a little more flexibility to keep them in the program."


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dude is a beast, his mid range drops, he has put back layups, great finger rolls, and his post game is nasty, and he is 24, GREAT pickup!
http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ss..._river_defaultWhen the New Orleans Hornets acquired power forward Ryan Anderson in a sign-and-trade deal with the Orlando Magic this summer, they expected him to be their best player off the bench, capable of extending defenses with his perimeter shooting.
Anderson, 6 feet 10, 240 pounds, has shown hes capable of providing more than that after five games. Hes the teams second-leading rebounder (8.2) and has shown a tendency to score in the post besides making perimeter shots.
Anderson is coming off his best game, a 25-point performance against the Charlotte Bobcats in this past Fridays 107-99 victory at the New Orleans Arena. Anderson made 10-of-16 shots, including five 3-pointers, and grabbed seven rebounds. He has scored in double figures in four of their first five games with his only setback coming against Philadelphia when he was held to nine points.
dude is a beast, his mid range drops, he has put back layups, great finger rolls, and his post game is nasty, and he is 24, GREAT pickup!
He's hit or miss this season. He'll have one good game and one bad game and one good game and one bad game. I don't blame him. The guard play has been below average this season. He's been so good in his good games it makes his overall numbers look pretty good. He's a good signing and once the guard play improves, he will be dynamite.
Emeka Okafor - Joe Smith - Carmelo Anthony - Manu Ginobili - Jason Williams
Al Jefferson - James Posey - Aaron McKie - Shaun Livingston
Joakim Noah:
On the game:
"Tough day at the office. We got our asses kicked. They outplayed us. They were way more on edge than us. It's
unfortunate because it was a good opportunity to go 3-0. But, on to the next one. 3 games in, 79 more to go."
"It's tough, because when they have a stretch shooter in Ryan Anderson, it's harder to set your rotations. Even
if he didn't shoot the ball particularly well from 3 tonight, his presence on the court makes it difficult. Robin
played great tonight. Jason played great tonight. You have to give credit when credit is due. We didn't play our
best basketball tonight. We need to play better, no question
And they said he'd be nothing without Howard. This will end up being one of the greatest value signings ever.
"Hornets means nothing." - Tom Benson
Dude was MIP for the above reasons.
Now, he's emerging.
Got it.
"Aime la vérité, mais pardonne à l'erreur." - François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire)
Even when he's cold, he A.) contributes by stretching the floor, and B.) contributing on the boards, particularly offensively. I didn't realize he had so many dimensions to his game until he got here.
It so nice having a good player like him coming off the bench.
Chandler is a major presence on the offensive end. That part of his performance is severely understated.
The Times Picayune posts articles about the team/players we post it because some fans are actually interested.
We are just having a laugh at the fact that an article says that the guy who coming off a season in which he just won an award for Most Improved Player in the entire NBA is just starting to emerge now, in a season in which his stats are actually down from the prior year. If the article was titled: Ryan Anderson, good player- then fine. But how is a guy who just won that award just starting to emerge now?
Just find it funny
Well yeah, we know how 'slow' the TP is but some people might still want to read a quote or two from a player every now and then.
Article is fine. I enjoyed it. Just would have changed the title if I was the editor.
I can read about Ryan Anderson all day. In fact, throw some tidbits in there about his girl, maybe a pic or two as well!
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A certification by the Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners are skilled in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders. He or she is trained to understand the biological, psychological and social components of illness and is qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, as well as to evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems. The psychiatrist is also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are coping with stress, crises, and other problems in living.
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A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick
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The Test Sample
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The A1c test evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months. It does this by measuring the concentration of glycated (also often called glycosylated) hemoglobin A1c.
Hemoglobin is an oxygen-transporting protein found inside red blood cells (RBCs). There are several types of normal hemoglobin, but the predominant form – about 95-98% – is hemoglobin A. As glucose circulates in the blood, some of it spontaneously binds to hemoglobin A. The hemoglobin molecules with attached glucose are called glycated hemoglobin. The higher the concentration of glucose in the blood, the more glycated hemoglobin is formed. Once the glucose binds to the hemoglobin, it remains there for the life of the red blood cell – normally about 120 days. The predominant form of glycated hemoglobin is referred to as HbA1c or A1c. A1c is produced on a daily basis and slowly cleared from the blood as older RBCs die and younger RBCs (with non-glycated hemoglobin) take their place.
This test is used to monitor treatment in someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes. It helps to evaluate how well the person's glucose levels have been controlled by treatment over time. This test may be used to screen for and diagnose diabetes or risk of developing diabetes. In 2010, clinical practice guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) stated that A1c may be added to fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) as an option for diabetes screening and diagnosis.
For monitoring purposes, an A1c of less than 7% indicates good glucose control and a lower risk of diabetic complications for the majority of diabetics. However, in 2012, the ADA and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) issued a position statement recommending that the management of glucose control in type 2 diabetes be more "patient-centered." Data from recent studies have shown that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can cause complications and that people with risk of severe hypoglycemia, underlying health conditions, complications, and a limited life expectancy do not necessarily benefit from having a stringent goal of less than 7% for their A1c. The statement recommends that people work closely with their doctor to select a goal that reflects each person's individual health status and that balances risks and benefits.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm or a drop of blood is taken from a finger by pricking it with a small, pointed lancet.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
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Sanchez, who harbored 50 dogs in a Bronx apartment building basement, was arrested in June and indicted in July on multiple charges related to animal fighting, aggravated cruelty to animals, and possession of a weapon. He faces one to three years in prison. If granted parole, Sanchez would be prohibited from owning animals during the length of his parole. He could also face deportation to his native Cuba after his sentence is served.
In 2012, ASPCA responders assisted the NYPD in the investigation and rescue of the dogs, who were suffering in cramped cages in a dark and dingy basement. The room included a makeshift fighting arena with capacity for dozens of spectators. The dogs were transferred to a temporary shelter, where they received care from ASPCA's veterinary staff and were evaluated by the ASPCA's Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team.
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Either deport him or kill him, or kill him and then deport his body.
There is no room for people like this in society.
Send him back to Cuba with never a chance at returning, people like him need longer jail time and never ever able to own a pet. not the kind of person who would be a good roll model for children either. Makes me sick to my stomach at the thought!!!!!
VERY thankful for those that LOVE animals and work hard to save them and also get JUSTICE for them. PLEASE PLEASE to the court system, make this evil person pay for what he did to these innocent animals..
Deport this heap of shit,,after her serves a minimum 3 year shot in rykers island...
Jail him and ban him from either owning or minding any animal for life.He should be made an example of. Also, if he is deported,make an agreement with the other government in banning him from owning or minding an animal for the length of his life. Otherwise he will just start up another dog fighting ring in that country.
This is a crime. He should be in prison for the rest of his life.
I think he should get 1-3 per dog, not just 1-3 total. If these were people he kept locked up and forced to fight/beat/kill each other he would be getting the death penalty.
Why are we allowing people who do not even belong here to live here and be suck sick pieces of crap!! They are killing and abusing our animals who DO belong here and who are defenseless to take care of themselves!! They just want to be loved and fed and instead they have to fight for their lives!!! This guy needs to pay!!!


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