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Melissa Gorga and Jacqueline Laurita Grab Dinner Together! (PHOTO)
Since Melissa Gorga joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 3, Jacqueline Laurita has kept her distance out of deference to her now former friend (and Melissa's sister-in-law) Teresa Giudice.
However, now that Jacqueline and Teresa are officially done, Jac is free to spend as much time with Melissa as she'd like, and she's getting right down to business!
Filming for Season 5 began a few weeks ago, and the Lauritas and Gorgas were spotted out enjoying a meal together on Dec. 8. "Great dinner. They just lit fireworks! @JacLaurita @chris_laurita @joegorga," Melissa tweeted along with the above picture.
And Jacqueline agreed, later adding, "That was fun! XO! Great seeing u!"
Do we sense a new friendship on the horizon for Season 5 of RHoNJ? It certainly seems that way!
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A personal breast cancer account: Self-awareness, advocacy
By Pure Matters
As young women, we're told to perform monthly breast self-exams. We're also told to visit our GYN for annual checkups so the doctor, among other things, could perform a thorough breast exam and note any changes from the past year. Throughout my adult years, performing a monthly breast exam was a ritual for me, especially since my mother and grandmother were both breast cancer survivors. At age 34, I did in fact, discover a lump. And yes, I waited a few months to see the doctor because in the life of a busy mom with daughters ages 2 and 6, I put myself last!
I finally made it to the doctor's three months later. Due to my family history of breast cancer, the doctor ordered a mammogram and sonogram. The report came back clear. I was so incredibly relieved! It had been a very stressful week waiting for the results. However, the turning point in my life would be four months later.
The months following my mammogram, I was still completely aware of the lump: same size, same place, same hardness. I wasn't alarmed because the radiologist stated it was a clean report. Four months after that mammogram, I visited my GYN for a simple birth control pill re-evaluation. I remember telling the doctor that I still felt that lump, no change in shape or size, but it was still there! My doctor read the report out loud, "No mass seen, repeat mammogram in one year." I was again relieved to hear the clean report findings. However, I begged him to do another breast exam. The doctor performed the exam and without hesitation, ordered me to see a breast surgeon immediately. His office scheduled me to see a breast surgeon that day. I did not have time to research doctors or call friends for referrals.
I walked to the surgeon's office later that day ... films in hand and in a complete daze. The surgeon viewed the mammogram film first. She stated there were clear visible calcifications in my left breast and she saw the tumor that I had been feeling for the last 9 months. She told me two areas on my left breast should have been biopsied immediately following the mammogram. I could see the doctor's lips moving, but I could no longer hear her words. As I lay upon the table, I felt the ceiling slowly moving towards me. My chest began to feel very heavy as I realized my life would never be the same.
Naturally, I wanted a second opinion. It came from a surgeon who was chief of surgery at a nearby hospital. He, too, stated the exact same information after examining my films. However, this time, I began to feel empowered. It was through my own self-awareness and advocating for my breast exam that I, hopefully, caught the potential cancer early.
I knew that if I, too, had to battle breast cancer then I had an amazing role model, my mother. My mother always said she was a warrior to breast cancer, not a survivor of breast cancer. She was very diligent about taking supplements and vitamins from fish oil to garlic supplements to high-potency Vitamin C. The doctors gave her approximately four years to live after her breast cancer metastasized to her bone. I believe she was able to prolong her life mainly because she was so diligent with the vitamins and supplements she took on a daily basis.
Within a week I was scheduled for a biopsy. I never needed another mammogram, sonogram or a MRI. It was now the dreaded biopsy day. As I lay on the table face down, ready to be marked by the surgeon, I looked at the monitor. The mammogram that the radiologist misread four months earlier was displayed on the surgeon's monitor. I was angry and relieved all at the same time. I was angry that my mammogram was misread but relieved I advocated for myself to have the breast exam repeated within four months. I would now have to wait one week to get the results of the pathology report.
Self-awareness and self-advocacy is so important for all of us. We need to remember to perform breast self-exams and take action quickly if we suspect something.
Source: http://blog.purematters.com/prevention/my-personal-account-of-breast-cancer-part-1-self-awareness-and-self-advocacy
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Alex Dupont returned to Charleston and brought his bride with him.
Dupont, who traveled to the Holy City from Quebec, successfully defended his wheelchair championship Saturday during the 36th annual Cooper River Bridge Run.
He set a record last spring with a time of 25 minutes, 42 seconds over the 10-kilometer course. His time Saturday was 17 seconds off his pace, but he was still smiling. His wife, Ilana Duff Dupont, won the women's division with a time of 30:17.
"I won last year, and I loved it last year," Alex Dupont said. "I couldn't expect a result like I had last year, but I tried. Most of the race wasn't so bad except for the bridge. The bridge is really tough."
Dupont was 17 years old when he lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 2003. He turned to wheelchair racing and was an elite racer five years later.
Ilana Duff Dupont, who was paralyzed in a horseback riding incident in 2000, was only one of two women entered in this year's event. She knew her odds of winning were good.
"I spent a lot of time getting ready for this," she said. "I practiced five days a week, so I was ready for the challenge."
The couple met while competing at the 2007 international wheelchair and amputee sports world junior championships in Ireland.
She said yes
Some guys will do anything to get their girlfriend to accept their marriage proposal.
Greenville resident Clint Davis faked an injury on top of the Cooper River Bridge and then proposed to Sarah Smith of Spartanburg.
Davis fell to the pavement, got up on his knee and told Smith, "I can't go any further without you" as he pulled out a diamond ring.
She said yes without hesitation.
"I really thought he fell and hurt himself," Smith said. "Everyone around us seemed concerned. But he pulled out the ring and everyone started cheering. I started to cry. I am still in a state of shock."
Other winners
Malcolm Campbell of Georgia was the male Masters' winner with a time of 31.00, and Ilona Baranova of Ukraine won the female division with a time of 35.00.
Susi Smith of Greenville won the female Grand Masters race with a time of 41.33, and Marc Embler of Folly Beach won the male Grand Masters with a time of 36.19. He won the 1981 Cooper River Bridge Run.
Mimi Sturgill of Kiawah Island won the female Senior Grand Masters race in 45.21. Richard Banning of Florida won the male division in 39.23.
Caitlin Schier and Michael Banks won the Marcus Newberry Award. The awards are given to the top female and male finishers who live in Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester counties. Schier's time was 37.47, while Banks' time was 30.14.
Team Semper Fi
The Semper Fi Fund sent 10 members from Team Semper Fi to take part in the Bridge Run. The team has taken part in the race for seven straight years, and is now an official charity of the event.
Team Semper Fi is made up of servicemen and women who have overcome significant challenges in their service to their country. The Semper Fi Fund provides the team with coaches, specialized sporting equipment, entry fees and travel expenses to athletic events.
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Mr. Barnes was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Macon, and had lived in Jones County for the past eight years. He was the son of the late Wilbur Ormand Barnes and Margaret Gunter Barnes. Mr. Barnes was the elder of New Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Robins Air Force Base as an electronics technician, as well as serving as a sheriff's deputy for the Jones County Sheriff's Office.
Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kaye Quinn Barnes; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Allen and Sherry Barnes, Keith Lamar and Tracy Barnes and Gregory Lee and Kathy Barnes; daughters and sons-in-law, Lydia Ruth and Robbie Sanabria and Rebekah Ann and Billy Mitchell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jackie and Frankie Kitchens and Ann and David Mullis; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Barnes; and by eight grandchildren.
The family may be contacted at the residence at 218 Southern Walk Circle in Gray.
Bridges Funeral Home and Crematory in Gray had charge of arrangements. Please visit the online memorial at www.bridgesfh.com.


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Well, that's interesting.
The late Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, says she's engaged to her "adopted brother," Nick Gordon, in a shocking clip from Lifetime's upcoming reality show, "The Houstons: On Our Own."
"We're engaged," a giggling Bobbi says in a 30-second preview clip from the series, which premieres Oct. 24 and tracks Houston's extended family in the wake of the singer's untimely death last February.
Rumors have run rampant ever since that Bobbi, 19 — Houston's daughter with ex-husband Bobby Brown — was romantically linked to Gordon, 23, who was invited by Houston to live with her and Bobbi when he was 12 (because his birth mother could not care for him).
Gordon was never legally adopted by Houston.
But the family, and Bobbi, had denied the rumors — until now.
"No one knew from a godson you would turn into a boyfriend," Bobbi's uncle, Gary Houston, says to Gordon in the "On Our Own" clip, posted on Lifetime's Web site.
"Everybody else doesn't have to be in my business," says Gordon, who's flanked by Bobbi at a big table. "The family has made me out to be a bad person."
"I really don't like Nick's attitude," Gary says.
A giggling Bobbi then says, "We're engaged."
"Engagement? This is unacceptable," one of the show's (unidentified) female cast members is heard saying.
"I'm in love with him," says Bobbi. "They wanna see us fail," she says to the camera. "I got one thing to say — you won't."
"On Our Own" focuses on Bobbi, who everyone calls "Krissy"; Gordon; Whitney's sister-in-law/manager Pat Houston; Pat's daughter, Rayah; Whitney's brother, Gary; and Whitney's mother, family matriarch Cissy Houston.
Whitney Houston was found dead in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel room last Feb. 11, the night before the Grammy Awards. She was 48.
Her death was attributed to accidental drowning due to heart disease and excessive cocaine use.
Lifetime will tease "On Our Own" with a one-hour special, "The Houstons Remember Whitney," Oct. 17.
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Dye teams dominate the fierce Latin American EPPL series.
Friday, January 3rd, 2014
December 13-15 was the fourth and last event of the 2013 Ecuadorian Professional Paintball League (EPPL) and it was held in the capital city of Quito. Being held in the middle of the mall San Luis Shoppin, this was good to have a great attendance from public, this EPPL event had double importance because it will decide the overall rankings in all of the divisions. 30 teams register, we had a showdown, the games were as fierce as paintball could get. Really aggressive games, great points and plays.
The event begun Thursday with a press meeting and meet and greet with Marcello Margot, Oliver Lang and the South American Dream Team. The Dream Team continue the pursuit of their dream to become the first Latin America PRO TEAM. DYE was present on the event as always with the spectacular DYE booth offering all the 2014 DYE products and the best paint in the Market. The Dye Paint truck was full of people unloading paint one after another. DYE teams Dominated the event in almost every Division, DYE team Zurikatas were playing in their home field CQB Paintball Field and had their home crowd in the stand cheering from them and their younger teams.
Zurikatas, one of DYE's flagship sponsored teams in Ecuador, were on fire and went undefeated directly to the finals. and were waiting for the winner between the other DYE 's Sponsor team Evolution and the Latin AmericanDream Team. Like all the finals this year in the top division was between both DYE teams, Zurikatas took this final with a score 4- 0 against Evolution. Zurikatas also won the Series and overall 2013 Championship .
Division 3 had a similar outcome, with Zurikatas Silver going undefeated directly to the finals, In the finals Zurikatas Silver matched up against Inka Killers, from Lima Peru (also a DYE team). In the final the local team Zuriktas Silver won 4-0 and with that took the championship and also the series and overall Championship 2013.
Division 5 had more DYE teams on the podium, Evolution PB School took first place. Third place was taken by local team APF. Third place was enough to give APF the series and overall 2013 D5 championship in their first year.
Congratulations to all the teams that made the EPPL QUITO and the season such a success. The 2013 EPPL season is over, but the 2014 EPPL Season starts in February. So, If you love to travel and play paintball don't miss this event.
Final standings QUITO
1st Zurikatas (DYE TEAM)
2nd Evolution (DYE TEAM)
3rd Latin American DREAM TEAM
1st Zurikatas SIlver (DYE TEAM)
2nd InkaKillers (DYE TEAM)
3rd Monosalvajes
1st Anonymous
2nd Delta Force
3rd Iguana
1st Evolution PB School (DYE TEAM)
2nd Delta Force
3rd APF ( DYE TEAM)
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Roxy plans a party, James makes an admission to Starr, and John and Natalie finally have a heart-to-heart...
John's surprised to find Liam and Natalie at his place. He picks Liam up, as Natalie explains how Jessica said they shouldn't wait to have their talk. "And she'd be right," John agrees. He instructs Natalie to turn their phones off then puts Liam down for a nap. When he returns, Natalie lashes out at John for not admitting he loved her. She needs to know John will fight for her. He wonders why Natalie never let on she knew. She had lied to him and didn't trust John enough to tell him the truth. Can he forgive her? John admits Natalie hurt him and knows he hurt her too. Can she forgive him? Natalie's more than happy to. "Then bring those lips here," John orders. They kiss, takes off each others' clothes and fall to the bed. After they make love, John says, "Natalie, I love you." She returns the long awaited sentiment.
At his apartment, James tells Starr they're over. He heard Starr tell Cole she still loves him. Starr reminds James that Cole was dying. James shares in her grief and brings up Ford. He can't deny the way Starr was looking at Cole and doesn't think she'll ever feel that way about him. Starr professes her love. "As much as you love Cole?" he asks. Starr apologizes and knows James is right. She rushes into James' arms and cries, "I'm going to miss you so much. I'm sorry." James never meant to make her cry and sobs, "I'll never forget you, Twinkle." She'll never forget him either. Knowing James wants a clean break, Starr leaves.
Gigi joins Rex at the Buchanan Mansion just as he finishes up a call with Nora. As they kiss, Roxy interrupts and says, "Honeymoon is over." She's throwing a huge party to honor "Fraternity Row's" last episode tomorrow. Everyone tried to save the soap, but it didn't work. Roxy wants to give it the sendoff it deserves and wants everyone to dress up as characters. Roxy names John and Natalie as the show's leading couple and says, "They're the starcrossiest lovers I've ever met." Out in the foyer, Shane opens a letter labeled urgent then joins his parents. Shane announces that he's been given a scholarship to one of the best art schools in England. He's confused, having never applied. Gigi admits she applied for him a year ago. He appreciates it but knows Gigi did it to get him out of a bad situation. Now that Shane's happy, there's no reason to leave Llanview. Gigi's proud of the strong guy Shane has become. She and Rex want to go to England with him. Roxy appears upset.
At the hospital, Destiny tells Vivian and Shaun she can't wait for the baby to be born. Vivian knows everything will be fine, but Shaun snaps about Matthew running out on Destiny. Destiny takes some money from Shaun and leaves to buy Bo flowers. Shaun and Vivian waste no time arguing over the fact that she doesn't want to get married. Shaun isn't trying to force Vivian into the kind of marriage her parents had but family is important to him. He wants more than what they have and wishes Vivian good luck. They admit they'll miss each other and part ways.
Matthew appears in Bo's hospital room, happy that Bo's all right. He would've felt awful had something happened to Bo. Nora and Bo embrace Matthew, happy he's home. Destiny appears and shares a tense moment with Matthew. After catching up with Bo and Nora, Destiny turns to leave. Matthew stops her and apologizes for their past fight. She wonders if he changed his mind about the baby. Matthew refers to Destiny as his best friend. He cares about her but isn't ready to be a father. Destiny reminds him no one was ready. Everyone but him stepped up to help her. She vows to take on the baby by herself and leaves.
Jack isn't happy to see Neela at the mansion. Neela practically ruined Jack's life and betrayed his trust. He snatches her purse to check for a recorder then demands she leave. Neela didn't plan on giving Shane the tape and knew Jack was truly sorry for what he did, just like Neela is now. She has something to confess. When Jack lashes out further, she starts to leave. Jack stops her and apologizes. Neela shares how she dreamed about marrying someone she loved. She ran away from an arranged marriage and met that boy on her first night in Llanview. Jack doesn't know what to say. Neela's glad she told him and leaves.
Rick finds Starr outside the mansion. He's sorry about the death of her baby daddy and hugs Starr for being a PR goldmine. She can't believe the nerve of Rick. He has news. After Rick explains, he urges Starr to give him an answer by tomorrow. It's time to start a new chapter in her life.
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UAA's athletics teams were originally known as the Sourdoughs, but the university adopted the Seawolf moniker in 1977 when it elevated its program to the NCAA Division II level.
The name Seawolf represents a mythical sea creature that, according to Tlingit Indian legend, brings good luck to anyone fortunate enough to view it. The exact nature or shape of the Seawolf, however, is left to the imagination, thus the creature has been depicted in many forms throughout the years.
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This week, we do not have any dog photos. :(
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Thieves using Apple Stores to replace stolen iPhones
Acoording to a report by Reuters, Apple's generous customer service may be causing huge problems for victims of iPhone theft. The warranty plan is tied to the iPhone and not the person who owns the phone; this means anyone can take an iPhone to an Apple Store for service or replacement.
The ease of trading in stolen iPhones and selling their replacements makes them nearly as tempting as grabbing cash. In cities from coast-to-coast, reports of iPhone thefts are common. While some thieves sell the phones through the traditional channels of fencing stolen goods, examples abound of stolen iPhones being brought back to Apple, as if broken, for either replacement or a discount on a new unit. "Apple seems to have not considered stolen devices and instead is relying on the honor system," says Robert Siciliano, a consultant for Intel Corp's technology security unit McAfee and an identity theft expert. "The honor system is devised with the mindset that we are all sheep and there are no wolves." Siciliano says he has known of this problem for a while, but doesn't see any immediate solution. "Until consumers scream loud enough about this issue, Apple probably won't do anything about it."
While this approach is fantastic for the honest iPhone owners, thieves are using Apple's good nature to carry out a type of laundering for stolen iPhones. When a phone is reported as stolen, a carrier can blacklist it as stolen and disable it by using its device specific IMEI number. If the device has been swapped or replaced at an Apple Store, that security measure has now been bypassed. This enables a thief to sell on or use a brand new iPhone without fear of recrimination.
Apple has yet to comment on the findings within the report but let's hope a simple solution can be found that will not cause pain for the honest amongst us. The last thing we need is for Apple to change its policies and make life more difficult when it comes to iPhone service and replacement.
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Thieves using Apple Stores to replace stolen iPhones
plus, I don't know of a US carrier that will blacklist an IMEI. I've asked about this with AT&T AND Verizon before and they wouldn't
In the Apple store here in the UK I see a lot of of the same customers using credit cards to buy gift cards then using those gift cards to buy multiple iPhones, they have friends to get 2 each and end up walking out the store with over 12 iPhones all together. Surely something's going on there!?
This is just pathetic. Guess it only takes one ba apple to spoil the bunch!
I agree. Apple and the Carriers need to get together to prevent thefts!
Sounds like you are a theif, or you have never had someone steel your Credit Card Info and buy a phone at an Apple Store and then have Apple tell you you cannot register the phone that was bough on your account. I thought I loved Apple, but their stance on this sucks and show a lack of concern for they honest customers. SHAME ON APPLE for allowing stolen phones to be covered under warranty. APPLE CUSTOMER NO SERVICE SUCKS!
This is bad for the consumer or Apple? Once the swap is made, can't Apple then check the IMEI and see it as stolen? The person gets their phone back and the thief gets a new one (not that this is how it works but it could / should). I like this better than never seeing my phone again. and if Apple keeps any record of the swapped phone then, they might be able to catch someone before or after selling to unsuspecting buyer?
Who keeps this list of stolen iphones? Who is at fault if your friends pop your sim card tray out and reports your phone as stolen?
Requiring a police report to be filed before processing a phone as stolen would solve the problem of pranks nicely enough.
Sure, you might have a bit of inconvenience while you prove that your phone is your phone, your friend can rejoice over that as they sit in jail for filing a false police report and lying under oath.
This isn't rocket science... Apple stores need to just check the blacklists before doing an exchange. Pretty simple really... that is unless the phone doesn't work. Yet another reason the iPhone should have a removable battery compartment. But really, the tech staff there should be able to take the cover off and check the numbers inside. What Apple should do is laser etch the serial and IMEI numbers into the side of the case in very small print. Something that's hard to read with the naked eye easily and requires a magnifying glass to see. That way it's still secure for everyday use in public if you don't have case but still very easy for someone to check it if they do an exchange with a private person or in the store. Why the f can't Apple think of stuff like this? lol
I call shenanigans , most iPhone users are a bit more tech savy about technology than your typical cell phone user and now with iOS4 & 5 you have the ability to remote lock your phone , you can also call AT&T and have them lock your IMEI , this should trigger the Apple genius as this is a stolen phone . I think Reuters needed a store today .
"most iPhone users are a bit more tech savy about technology than your typical cell phone user"
I'm sorry, but that isn't quite accurate. Far from it actually. Having to work with iPhone users on almost a daily basis, I can tell you that they know almost nothing about their phones besides how to call, text, take a picture(dare I say, selfie!) or open their favorite social networking app. Next time you come across an average iPhone user, ask them to show you on the phone what the serial number is, or how to turn on or off siri or find my iphone without searching through every menu under settings. Chances are really high they won't be able to do it.
Not trying to start anything. Just saying in my experience, iPhone users know no more about technology on average than anyone else.
Listen. don't give apple an excuse not to repair or exchange a phone, like someone posted " craigslist " you buy an iphone. 2 weeks later its not working properly, you would want to be able to do get it repaired at no charge right..! what people need to do is safe guard there iPhones. Stop walking around as if you are oblivious to how valuable your iPhone is. would you walk around flaunting diamonds..NO so act like your phone is made or gold and stop being careless. Apple has a perfect customer service no headaches. don't comlpicate things
Right. People shouldn't be careless, waving their iPhones about like no one out there wants to steal it. But the people who get mugged with a gun to the back of their head like I just did a couple of days ago shoudn't be blamed for getting their iPhone stolen, especially when you don't take out your phone the entire time you're outside.
A simple blacklist for will not work. Anyone could easily call it in as stolen, such as an angry girlfriend/boyfriend or spouse.
The iPhone setup process on iOS 5 is pretty simple, and could easily allow you to put in your drivers license to register the device before you get the phone working. Or even the existing credit card on your iTunes account when you sign in with your Apple ID.
To start off with, you'd only be allowed to report iPhones that are associated with your Apple account as stolen. That means anyone who has used iCloud, downloaded an app (free or paid), bought a song, or registered with iTunes will be able to report their own phone stolen.
You combine that with requiring a police report to actually file, raising the stakes of a false report from "This will be funny, hope he's not too mad" to "Jail for filing a false police report, unlawful access to a computer, perjury"
The result would be that a stolen iPhone is worthless since it cannot be activated, upgraded, factory reset or warrantied. Combine that with iCloud's "Find my iPhone" giving the true owner the ability to reset the device remotely (and the device would then be unactivateable, so completely worthless) and you'd have a system that works.
As for handling legitimate used sales, it would be possible to release a device with a new button in the OS and/or a web form that would release ownership (in other words, it would prevent the previous owner from declaring their device stolen).
You could also automatically release devices 14 days after they're registered against a new Apple account. Two weeks will generally be enough for most people to notice their phone was stolen, make a phone call to the police and then notify Apple, but it will also give you some confidence after buying a phone that it won't stop working 3 months later.
This requires Apple to care, of course, and their only current motivation to do so is that if they warranty a stolen phone, they legally have to return the original to the original owner (or face possession of stolen property and larceny charges) while the new device is now out of their hands.
OTOH, from a marketing point of view, this would be huge and would probably shake up the industry a little, especially if presented as a "many phone carriers in the world block stolen devices. US carriers don't, so we're doing it for you"
I just went through all of this. Cliff notes: Oct 19th, phone stolen. Sent remote wipe and filed a police report. Also called apple and reported the serial number stolen. Was told by both Apple and AT&T that they would not disable the phone. December 27th got the email that remote wipe was successful. January 12th got an email receipt from the local apple store saying the phone had been replaced (reason for replacement was sound cut out during call and couldn't be duplicated according to the notes). Called Apple but was told I would have to have the police deal with their loss prevention dept. Sent a bunch of info to the police and they ended up picking up my turned in phone from the apple store. I later picked up my phone from the police property division. Total time from the Apple email to me picking up the phone was only 10 days.
From searching this same story is very common. Most don't get the phone back and definitely not as quick as I did.
The quick workaround is to give Apple the ability to call the carriers - claim who they are and then have them check the IMEI numbers. Or simply - all they have to do is call a store (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) and ask to verify the numbers.
I've worked for these companies. You can call and check an ESN without having to give any information. If I bring up an ESN to see if it's stolen or blocked for some reason - I don't see any user information. All I see is Yes, it's reported as stolen or No, it's fine.
It's simple - and they can do it in those few minutes they take the phone back to the back room to see what they can do. In fact, having done that once - I assumed that's what they WERE doing.
I work at an apple store and I have to say that this article is pretty ridiculous. Apple, or at least the store I work in, does not simple "Swap the phones out". There's a long verification process where the purchase is brought up on the easypays if it was recent, the apple ID is verified and used to back up the phone, and most importantly, we never replace a phone unless there is a legitimate reason to do so (the phone is broken, has a software issue, etc) and only if there are no signs of tampering whatsoever. I cannot think of any way in which a stolen phone would simply be "swapped out" unless the thief had access to the person's credit card, drivers license and looked a good deal like the person in question.
I'm still a little bit confused after reading the comments placed here, I am looking at getting an iPhone 4s and have been offered a brand new one in a sealed box quite cheap. I have been told it is an unwanted upgrade and £500 for a 64gb seems too good to be true.
My question is, how do I know if it's stolen or not? Are there any records I can check it against before purchase using the imei number or similar?
I am in the uk if that makes any difference?!
Many thanks!
My iPhone was stolen in February. I reported it stolen. I called AppleCare and canceled the extended warranty. Yesterday, I received a copy of the receipt that someone took my stolen phone into the Apple Store complaining of a problem. They ran the serial number but did not ask the thief for the account number to which it is registered. Thief now has access to my name and my account!!!
Ha thanks. You have resurrected another iPhone with this article. I thought it was over, another piece of junk that got consumed by the blacklist plague. You kind sir have found the cure for this young iPhone who has barely even seen light from outside the box that it was born into this world in. I be no wolf just a black sheep who swindled a wolf for this fallen phone. But once again you my friend have made this
Master piece I call a Steve Jobs phone to be born to fulfill its role in my hands the way it was designed too. Thank you kind sir.
Well I have today had an email from apple asking for feedback from me regarding my recent 'repair'. I reported my iPhone stolen to police and Vodafone to blacklist it in January this year when it was stolen. Apple have 2 weeks ago issued a replacement phone to whoever stole my phone...I knew nothing of this til I got the request for feedback from apple. Apple are refusing to give me more information about who requested the replacement etc even though I have proof of purchase for my old handset. Ridiculous! Needless to say the police are chasing this up. I find it extremely disappointing that apple have done this even though I set it to lost mode and remotely wiped it too; I don't think I could have done more to make it clear it was stolen/blacklisted. Apple need to change this ridiculous policy...when else can you replace something locked because it has been reported stolen with such ease? Does anyone know my rights with regard to apple's liability here? Thanks.
This is exactly what happened to me and my iPhone. All Apple had to do was check the phone registration in their own system or the cell phone industry's negative list. Apple should be held liable and they need to fix this problem. And, now that I know Apple now has my stolen property, I can not get anyone at Apple to talk about returning it to me. Really Apple? I expect more from you on this. Your customer service on this is a total failure.
I bought an iPhone 4 from a friend in good shape & I'm on the straight talk plan and I was going to make the iPhone a straight talk plan so I bought a memory card and went to program it and when I called AT&T they said the phone was reported stolen. So I guess the person I bought it from stole it, we'll that person moved to I don't know where so know I'm stuck with this iPhone I payed $80 for is there any way I can unlock it or something so I can use it?
hey guys. i buy an iphone 5 from Gambia in march 2014 its from France orange. Now today i get to know that this iphone is reported stolen. WTF. I paid 350$ for this iphone.
What in my mind comes now is the owner of the phone sell this phone to me and after he reported it as stolen and get the insurance claim.
Guys the owners if do this what will do than to them please tell me. i wasted my $ 40 for unlocking it too now.
Its not fair enough.
and now i want to find the owner but i am helpless to find him, anyone know how to contact the owner please do reply. at firstname.lastname@example.com
If you have the receipt of buying the Phone, you can always show it.
If u have bought the phone from the owner, did u get the ID proof copy ?
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Swansea City have signed Bafetimbi Gomis on a four-year deal after the striker's contract with Lyon expired.
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South Carolina Pet Friendly Hotels & Lodging
From graceful palm trees, to centuries-old oaks draped with Spanish moss, to sunlit forests and expansive marshes, South Carolina features a wide span of beautiful landscapes. It's also steeped in history and classic Southern charm and hospitality. For these reasons, and many others, South Carolina is an amazing place to travel.
South Carolina welcomes visitors and their four-legged friends. There are numerous things to do with your pets here in the Palmetto State. You can take a scenic car ride through charming and historic Charleston, or through the state's countryside or farmland. You can also go fishing on a quiet lake, go hiking through the woods, or spend some time on one of the state's numerous dog friendly beaches, which you'll find - with varying date, time and leash regulations, everywhere from Charleston, to Hilton Head Island, to Myrtle Beach.
Whether in large cities like Columbia or Greenville to smaller, sleepier towns, there are plenty of places to stay comfortably with your four-legged travel companion. You'll find pet friendly hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals across the state, making South Carolina travel easier for you and your pet.
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Brittany Jeffcoat, RN, PCC, CHPN, is the new patient care coordinator at Agape Hospice of Aiken.
A native of West Columbia, Jeffcoat is a 2009 graduate of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, where she was first in her class. She joined Agape Senior in 2009 serving patients in Lexington Assisted Living, the Hospice House and the W. Columbia Post-Acute Care Campus.
Since joining the Aiken team, Jeffcoat was awarded the Certified Registered Nurse Hospice certificate. The first registered nurse certification exam was offered in 1994 and awarded use of the credentials CRNH to those successfully passing the exam. In 1999, the examination was expanded to include palliative care, and successful candidates are now awarded the credentials Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. There are currently more than 11,000 nurses who hold the CHPN credential.
Jeffcoat plans to make Aiken her home with her two children, Savannah and Cari.
Jeffcoat is new patient care coordinator
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Bronx Science Class of 1993 20th Reunion
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We will be having our 20th reunion the evening of June 8, 2013 at The Park (118 10th Ave., NYC 10011 - at 18th Street). Ticket sales END this Friday June 7th at 5pm eastern time!
Information on the venue is available at www.theparknyc.com
Tickets are $150 per person. (Credit card fees are added on top of this number, so the figure you will pay is $158.49).
New! Free tour of Bronx Science! The Alumni Assn. will host a tour of the school for returning alumni on Friday June 7 at 11am. Just RSVP here and we know that you know how to get to the building!
Have questions about Bronx Science Class of 1993 20th Reunion? Contact Bronx Science Class of 1993
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Nate Marquardt vs James Te Huna headlines UFC Fight Night event on June 28 in New Zealand
James Te Huna and Nate Marquardt are expected to hook 'em up in the main event of the latest and greatest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) "Fight Night" event in New Zealand, which is scheduled to take place on June 28, 2014, inside Auckland's Vector Arena.
The MMA Corner first announced the pairing on Monday.rom UFC Managing Director New Zealand, Australia and Canada Tom Wright:
"We are very excited about the UFC's debut event in New Zealand. This country has a proud and successful combat sports history and certainly punches above its weight with representation in the UFC. We're coming with a card featuring some of the greatest international and local fighters in mixed martial arts. Kiwis love their sport, and we have a great fan base already in New Zealand with mixed martial arts becoming increasingly popular."


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Fri., April 16
vs. Milwaukee Admirals
Allstate Arena
7:30 p.m.
Sat., April 17
at Milwaukee Admirals
Bradley Center
7 p.m.
Mon., April 19
at Milwaukee Admirals
Bradley Center
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Wed., April 21*
vs. Milwaukee Admirals
Allstate Arena
7 p.m.
at Milwaukee Admirals
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Mon. April 26*
vs. Milwaukee Admirals
Allstate Arena
7 p.m.
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Log on to chicagowolves.com for broadcast schedule, or to watch or listen to the action live online
Chicago will open its 14th postseason run in 16 years when they host the fourth-seed Milwaukee Admirals in the West Division Semifinal at the Allstate Arena on Wed., April 14 at 7 p.m.; the Wolves have met Milwaukee five times in postseason action, posting wins in four of the series, which includes defeating the Admirals, 4-games-to-2 in the 2008 West Division Semifinal.
--- Jason Krog: Paced the team and ranked second in the AHL with 61 assists and ranked first on the Wolves and seventh in the league with 75 points in 78 games this season ... Dished out an assist in the regular-season finale to snap a season-high six game scoreless streak ... Collected 70 assists and 107 points in 87 career Calder Cup playoff contests
--- Peter Mannino: Shared third in the AHL with a .921 save percentage and ranked sixth in the league with a 2.34 goals-against average - the third-lowest single-season average in franchise history - in 38 appearances this season ... Tied for 10th in the league with 26 wins ... Held opponents to one or fewer goals 16 times, which includes two shutouts
--- Chris Chelios: Ranked second on the team and shared sixth in the AHL with a +34 plus/minus rating in 46 games this season which includes posting a plus or even rating in 41 of his 46 outings ... Ranked third among Wolves defensemen with 17 assists and fifth among team rearguards with 22 points
--- Tim Stapleton: Ranked second on the team and shared 10th in the AHL with a career-high 30 goals in 73 games this season ... Ranked second on the Wolves with 59 points and shared third with 29 assists ... Paced team forwards and ranked third overall on the team with a +22 plus/minus rating
--- Chicago posted a 7-2-1-0 record against Milwaukee during the regular-season series, which includes a 4-1-0-0 mark at the Allstate Arena; the squads met twice in the final three games of the regular-season last week, with each team claiming a victory on home ice.
--- The Wolves matched a franchise high 29 home wins this season (29-8-0-3);
the team's 29 home victories and .762 winning percentage paced the Western Conference and ranked second overall in the league.
--- The Wolves have recorded a 21-2 mark in playoff series that begin at home, with the only two losses coming in the 2005 Calder Cup Finals against Philadelphia and the 2007 Western Conference Final against Hamilton.
--- Left wing Brett Sterling shared sixth in the league with 34 goals despite appearing in only 55 games this season; the 25-year-old forward has potted 30 or more goals in three of his four professional campaigns.
--- Chicago finished the season with 105 points, 24 more than the 2008-09 squad and the seventh time in franchise history the squad cracked the century mark in points.
--- The Wolves were perfect on the penalty kill 40 times in 80 games this season (24-13-0-3); Chicago ranked seventh in the league with an 85.1 efficiency rating on the penalty kill (263 of 309), which was the fourth highest kill rate in franchise history; the Wolves 304 short-handed opportunities and 1112 penalty minutes were both franchise lows.
--- Wolves defenseman Arturs Kulda established a franchise record with his +46 plus/minus rating, which shared first in the AHL and was the second time a Chicago player has led the league in that category; the 21-year-old blueliner posted a plus or even rating in 56 of his 66 outings and ranked second among Wolves defensemen with a career-high 19 assists and third among team rearguards with a career-best 25 points.
Sat., April 10
(at) Chicago 6, Grand Rapids 4
--- The Wolves closed out their 16th regular season with a 6-4 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins before 14,019 fans at the Allstate Arena
--- Defenseman Paul Postma led the charge with three points (G, 2A), while four other Wolves players notched multiple-points
--- Goaltender Peter Mannino kicked out 35 of 39 shots
Fri., April 9
(at) Milwaukee 8, Chicago 1
--- The Wolves were handed an 8-1 drubbing by the Milwaukee Admirals at the Bradley Center
--- Center Kevin Doell scored the lone goal for Chicago
--- Goaltender Peter Mannino (16 of 21) and Drew MacIntyre (five of eight) split time in MANNINO's loss
Wed., April 7
(at) Chicago 2, Milwaukee 1
--- The Wolves scored two unanswered goals and clung to a one-goal lead to earn a 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Admirals at the Allstate Arena
--- Defenseman Paul Postma and left wing Andrew Kozek tallied
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Traffic on Whiskey Road is being temporarily detoured while Public Works employees remove a tree, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
Orange signs and cones are detouring drivers to York Street via South Boundary Avenue and Grace Avenue while the crews work.
Sgt. Jake Mahoney said the job began about 10 a.m. and is expected to take about three hours.
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On Tuesday, May 3, 2011 the Rattan High School Lady Rams Softball Team headed for the Class 3A State Tournament in Oklahoma City.
Not only did they win the Regional Tournament the week before but there were recognized not only for their athletic abilities but also for their academic success as well. At the State Tournament they were presented the Academic Achievement Award for having the highest GPA (grade point average) in Class 3A play. The team had an overall GPA of 3.888 for the year.
During the first round of play the Lady Rams went up against the Fletcher Lady Wildcats. Rattan managed only eight hits in its opener, but made the most of them to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2008. The Lady Rams got three runs in the first inning off a pair of hits, a pair of errors and a walk and didn't score again until added two runs in the fifth. The Lady Rams won with a final score of 5-2.
Next it was the Semifinals where the Lady Rams went up against the Barnsdall Lady Panthers. Rattan got a little measure of revenge as it eliminated the same Barnsdall team that knocked it off in the 2010 quarterfinals. Jamie Williams had two triples and a double and scored four times for Rattan. Kayli Winship had four runs and scored three runs. The Lady Rams took this game 15 to 10 over Barnsdall.
The third and final round was for the whole enchilada, the Championship game against the Dewar Dragons! Rattan wasted no time as they scored two runs in the first inning and never trailed. Both teams hammered 14 hits, but Rattan made them count more often. Stephany Roden, one of two seniors on the team, was 3-for-3 and drove in two runs. Jadyn Gibbs also had three hits, including a two-RBI single in the fifth to push her team's lead to 5-2.
Jamie Williams had a pair of hits and scored twice while Kayli Winship was 2-for-4 and got Rattan's day going with an inside-the-park home run in the first.
Dewar tried to keep up, but the Lady Dragons couldn't get the opportune hit and stranded 10 base runners. But a repeat championship wasn't in the works for Dewar. Instead, youth prevailed. In doing so, a pair of seniors, Carleigh Crowley and Stephany Roden made it to state four years in a row and finally get to take home a Championship!
"This bunch of girls is by far the most athletic that I've coached and the most enjoyable. They bust their tails day in and day out and it finally paid off," said Coach Paul Watts. "I'm very tickled for them. It's four years in a row they've made it here and I'm relieved they competed and looked good. I'm really excited for those two seniors."
The Lady Rams have shown future athleates how important it is to maintain success both on and off the field because after an impressive display of physical skill during the tournament, the Academic Achievement Award wasn't the only thing they were going to bring home! The Rattan Lady Rams were named the 2011 Class 3A State Softball Champions! Way to go girls! We are all so proud of your hard work and dedication!View more articles in:
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GoMocs.com is providing a weekly summer series highlighting the Chattanooga Mocs basketball program. This consists of a brief feature below and the attached highlight video from the 2012-13 season. This week's spotlight shines on rising junior Martynas Bareika.
Bareika played in all 32 games in 2012-13 almost entirely in a reserve role. He made one start after the injury to Casey Jones at UNCG. His energy and effort off the bench was pivotal as he developed into a defensive presence on the wing.
That's not to take away from his offensive game. Martynas was at his best taking the ball to the basket. He averaged 3.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game in his sophomore campaign making strong strides from his redshirt freshman season.
Here are a few of Martynas' season highlights:
>Made first career start on January 27 at UNCG.
>Best all-around effort came at Samford keying the Mocs 74-70 win. He tallied nine points with career highs of eight rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes of playing time. He went 3-4 from the field making all three attempts from behind the arc.
>Posted 20 points in 21 minutes in the pre-holiday break win over Reinhardt. He also added seven rebounds and a career-high three steals while shooting 6-8 on his field goals (1-1 3pt) and 7-8 from the free throw line.
>Had a DI-opponent high of 12 points in the home win over The Citadel when he shot 5-9 from the floor, 2-3 from three-point range.
Student-Athlete Highlight Package Schedule
June 5 – Z. Mason
June 12 – Martynas Bareika
June 19 – Lance Stokes
June 26 – Ronrico White
July 3 – Eric Robertson
July 10 – Gee McGhee
July 17 – Casey Jones
July 24 – Drazen Zlovaric
July 31 – Dontay Hampton