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1. What is it and what does it do?
The settlement between the Maryland
Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Labor,
Licensing, and Regulation's Office of the Commissioner of
Financial Regulation, the Federal government, and the five
leading bank mortgage servicers is a $25 billion dollar
settlement, providing about $40 billion in benefits to homeowners
nationwide, which is expected to bring close to $1 billion
of benefits to Maryland. The settlement was reached in response
to a nationwide epidemic of foreclosure abuses and unacceptable
mortgage servicing practices, including those known as "robo-signing."
The money will be used for:
The settlement also includes comprehensive reform of mortgage loan servicing practices to ensure these banks
comply with the agreement and do not engage in unfair servicing practices again. Strong, court-backed
enforcement mechanisms are included in the settlement, including significant penalties for banks that don't
comply. An independent monitor will ensure the banks comply with the terms of the settlement, including the
new servicing standards.
This settlement holds the five big banks accountable for their wrongdoing on robo-signing and mortgage
servicing. It is a first step. There will be other enforcement actions addressing other areas of serious concern.
2. What doesn't it do?
The settlement does NOT release any of these banks from any criminal liability for any misconduct.
The settlement does NOT prevent an individual homeowner or group of homeowners from suing any bank or other
The settlement does NOT prevent investigations or lawsuits by the Attorney General's Office and/or the
Commissioner of Financial Regulation relating to fair lending, the securitization of mortgages, or other fraud
not related to the origination or servicing of loans.
3. Which five bank mortgage servicers are involved in this settlement?
4. What is mortgage servicing and how do I know who services my loan?
A mortgage servicer collects monthly payments, administers your loan, and handles the foreclosure when you miss
mortgage payments. The entity that you make your monthly payment to is your mortgage servicer. If you make your
monthly payment to Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citi, JP Morgan Chase or Ally Bank/GMAC, then that bank is your
mortgage servicer - it services your loan.
Your mortgage servicer may be different from who actually owns your loan. Some, but not all, of the mortgages
serviced by these five banks are also owned by them.
5. How do I know if I am eligible for some form of relief under this settlement?
If your loan is serviced by one of the five banks mentioned above you may be eligible for relief. Sometimes a
bank services a loan but the loan is owned by another entity. Some of the relief provided by the settlement
depends on who owns the loan.
If your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, but serviced by the five mortgage servicers named above,
you are NOT eligible for loan modification or refinancing under this settlement. Loans that are owned by Fannie
Mae or Freddie Mac are not eligible for principal reduction through the settlement as a result of positions
taken by their federal regulator
However, you may be eligible for other forms of assistance. Talk to a nonprofit housing counselor to learn
more about what assistance may be available to you. To find a nonprofit housing counseling organization near
you, call 1-877-462-7555 or visit Maryland Hope.
6. How do I know if my loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac?
You may visit the following websites to learn if your loan is owned by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
7. If I am eligible for relief under the settlement, what is the benefit to me?
If your loan is serviced by Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citi, JP Morgan Chase, or Ally Bank/GMAC, you
may be eligible for one of the following:
8. If I am not eligible for individual relief under the settlement, how does
the settlement benefit me?
For all Marylanders, including those whose loans are serviced by other banks or lenders, the settlement provides
funds that can be used to support housing counseling generally, neighborhood stabilization projects, and similar
activities in the State. Additionally, all Marylanders benefit from reduced foreclosures, stabilizing home
values and the new mortgage servicing standards designed to ensure that all consumers - whether they own or
rent their home - are treated fairly.
If you think you may qualify for one of the programs available through the settlement, remember that the
final requirements for the programs that will be available under the settlement are still being worked out,
so the availability of relief under one of these programs will take some time.
9. How are these standards different from what servicers are already
supposed to be doing?
Before this action, there were NO specific servicing standards in place that the banks were required to follow.
The new standards are designed to prevent mortgage servicers from engaging in improper servicing practices. The
standards require the five big banks to offer loss mitigation to borrowers as alternatives to foreclosure,
before pursuing a foreclosure. They also increase the transparency of the loss mitigation process, impose
timelines to respond to borrowers, and restrict the unfair practice of "dual tracking" where a foreclosure is
initiated despite the borrower's engagement in loss mitigation. They also incorporate protections for military
personnel and provide guidelines before forced-placed insurance is imposed.
10. What happens if the servicers do not comply with the standards or other
settlement obligations?
The five banks are subject to a federal court order enforceable by a federal judge. Compliance with the
standards can ultimately be enforced through the court process. In addition, a special independent monitor
will oversee the banks, issue periodic reports, and identify any potential violations. If the five banks fail to remedy violations, they will be subject to civil penalties. Federal agencies, state attorneys general, and bank regulators can enforce compliance if there are violations the banks do not fix promptly. The settlement also builds in incentives designed to ensure prompt compliance, including a large monetary penalty if the banks do not meet targets for distributing the benefits required by the settlement on time.
11. What can I do now?
It will take some time for the relief offered through this settlement to become available to borrowers. If you
are behind in your mortgage or concerned that you may fall behind, DON'T WAIT.
There are trained nonprofit housing counselors who can assist you now, free of charge, and help you get the
relief offered through the settlement.
Call Maryland HOPE at 1-877-462-7555. They will put you in touch with a housing counselor in your area.
We urge you to contact a housing counselor. You housing counselor will assist you in dealing with the banks.
The banks also have established toll-free numbers for you to call, listed below. If you contact a housing
counselor first, they may be able to assist you with making this call.
As we learn more details about the eligibility requirements for the programs and relief available through t
he settlement, we will post it on the
Attorney General's website,
the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's website, and
MD Hope.
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a scam. Don't Pay, Walk Away! Instead, find a nonprofit housing counseling organization near you by
calling 1-877-462-7555 or by visiting Maryland Hope.
Return to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation home page
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may be directed to email@example.com.
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Last night, we met Carole Starr and learned how she lives with a brain injury she acquired 14 years ago. Tonight, we meet Bethany Bryan of Kennebunkport, who suffered a brain injury more recently. Bryan discovered she had a brain tumor two years ago. Though it was benign, it twisted around her carotid artery and pressed against her brain stem and optic nerve. Her injury is a result of the surgery to remove the tumor. Patty Wight brings us the story of what it's like to learn how to lead a completely different life than you're used to.
Bethany Bryan (left), in her own words:
"I love game shows, expecially trivia game shows."
Audio from game show: "We want to see if you can win a million dollars!"
"One of my issues since brain surgery is short-term memory. And watching shows with history reminds me of things I just simply forgot. Like, things I knew the answer to before brain surgery. And I think I'd like to hear that they've helped my recovery."
Audio from game show: "The Sloan Great Wall is considered to be one of the largest known what?"
"My name is Bethany Bryan, and I am 41."
"My background story of how we get to this point is on May 20th in 2011, I was in a pretty major car accident. And in a bizarre twist of fate, had I not needed to go the ER - since my forehead was ripped open - and needed a cat scan, I would not have found out that I had a brain tumor."
"I was scheduled to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro that August. And the amazing ER doctor that stitched me up explained that, had I not been in the accident, not found the brian tumor, that I would not have made it off Mt. Kilimanjaro alive."
"September 15th of 2011, I had brain surgery to remove the tumor."
"Just assumed since I was in such good health pre-surgery, that there wouldn't be a lot of problems. But there was."
"I came back to Kennebunkport and stayed with my mom for a good three months before I could even function."
"I had extreme, extreme sensitivity to light and to sound. Even just what would normally be a nice breeze sounded like jet airplanes. Birds - noise. Cars just sounded excruciatingly loud. Even now, it's a lot better, but certain pitches and certain noises just will send me into absolute pain and migraine."
"Having it not be visible is also very hard. People assume either, 'O.K., she might get headaches.' Or, 'Yeah, she tires a lot easier.' But it's so much more in depth."
"And even friends that have been so helpful - you kind of have to remind them sometimes that I don't grasp things as quickly as I used to."
"So I have become a major list-er. If I don't write it down, it doesn't get done. Because sadly, another issue I have is I have no concept of time. When friends have said, 'I haven't heard from you in three weeks,' it's like we just talked two days ago."
"It's definitely taken away my independence. I had to move back in just for support issues, and unfortunately, financial issues from not being able to work yet."
"What was my life like before brain surgery? Wow. Very, very, very active. I was a personal trainer. I was always at the gym. I haven't even touched a weight in probably, like, three years. But in 1995, I was Miss Maine bodybuilding. I was always walking, training people, working out myself, going places in heels. You know, going out with friends. Driving. Hiking."
"Unfortuntely, I hate to be called a couch potato, but sadly, it has kind of happened."
"Really just can't grasp the fact that I really haven't been able to do much in two years. I just can't grasp it, that it's been that long. That this is - I've only gotten this far."
"But I've always loved Who Wants to be a Millionaire. And when I just last-minute heard they were having auditions at Foxwoods, a friend drove me, and just had a really great experience."
"When I passed the test, I was just ecstatic. And everybody there was just excited for me."
"This is the absolute final level. I made it through."
"I think it would be great to be on TV just to show that you can survive a brain surgery, a major brain injury, and you can still go do some amazing things."
Learn more about brain injury.
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- More photos from field-level for Broncos-Chargers game Nov. 18.
- Analyze the DEN-SD boxscore.
- Evaluate the latest team numbers on the Broncos Stats Page.
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- Find analysis, notes and buzz on First-and-Orange Broncos blog.
- Contribute to The Bronco Bus fan forum.
- Follow breaking Broncos news and commentary on Twitter.
- Ask Mike Klis about the game in the Broncos Mailbag.
- Scan Broncos 2012 schedule.
- Nov 19:
- Acee: Chargers' offense simply not powerful enough
- Mark Kiszla: Super season by Broncos' Von Miller worth dancing over
- Bests and worsts from the Broncos' win over the Chargers
- Broncos' key to win was harassing Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers
- Nov 18:
- Chargers praise Broncos after losing 30-23 in Denver
- Broncos' Elvis Dumervil, D.J. Williams make impact vs. Chargers
- Woody Paige: Broncos all business marching through AFC West
- What they said: Von Miller and crew among Broncos' best defenses
- Peyton Manning's Broncos bury Chargers to extend AFC West lead
- Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers live blog: Manning vs. Rivers for AFC West
- Klis: N.Y. Jets should show some guts by starting Tim Tebow at QB
- Broncos Q&A: Wide receiver Andre Caldwell
- Paige: Broncos DB Chris Harris making plays, name for himself
Brandon Stokley may have Peyton Manning to thank for extending his career.
But Manning is robbing Stokley of consideration for the award of NFL comeback player of the year. Manning figures to capture the honor in a rout after he missed the entire 2011 season to heal from four neck surgeries and is now the league's leading passer.
But Stokley had essentially been let go by three teams in the previous two years and had just one catch for 7 yards last season. Like Manning, Stokley is 36 years old. Unlike Manning, Stokley's career figured to be finished after a brief stint with the Giants last year.
Instead, the "slot man" was Manning's top receiver Sunday in the Broncos' 30-23 win against the Chargers with four catches for 55 yards, including a 31-yard TD.
"Brandon is one of my favorite teammates of all time," said Manning, who played four years with Stokley for the Indianapolis Colts. "It's fun to be reunited again on the same team. He has made a lot of plays for us all year."
Stokley has 32 receptions and five touchdowns through 10 games.
A good day. Turns out Elvis Dumervil, who left the win at Carolina with a shoulder injury, showed enough in Friday's practice to convince coach John Fox he should be in the lineup Sunday.
Dumervil started the game and had a sack on the Chargers' last play from scrimmage to finally slam the door on any comeback attempt.
"I thought we had a pretty good feel on Friday's practice," Fox said. "We went with it. It was a huge play for us."
Said Dumervil: "I always stay confident. I knew my situation. ... I felt like I was going to be able to go."
Back to work. The Broncos lost an opportunity just before halftime to put themselves in position for a long field-goal attempt.
After a Manning pass to Lance Ball for 12 yards, the Broncos did not get the ball back to the umpire, the official who spots the ball before each play is run, in time to run another play, so the final seconds ran out.
"That's something we're going to have to practice more," Fox said. "I don't think we located the umpire quite quickly enough. You know, that's on us. We've got to do a better job of preparing our players in that situation."
Injury report. In addition to running back Willis McGahee's right knee injury, the Broncos had other injuries.
Cornerback Omar Bolden had a concussion and did not return.
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas suffered a knee injury but finished the game.
Defensive end Derek Wolfe suffered a right thigh injury, but he returned. Wolfe and Thomas will be evaluated further Monday.
Broncos close the Gates. In the teams' Oct. 15 meeting, San Diego all-pro tight end Antonio Gates hurt the Broncos with six catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns.
This time he managed just two catches for 17 yards and was kept out of the end zone.
"We wanted to contain Gates, and I felt like we shut Gates down," Broncos second-year defensive back Chris Harris said.
Sweet sweep. San Diego had won three in a row over the Broncos in Denver, and five of the past six. Broncos nose tackle Kevin Vickerson remembers when Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers would carve up the Denver defense.
"This is my first (two-game) sweep over them," Vickerson said. "Our pressure was getting to (Rivers). He threw a couple of balls in the dirt, (missed) a couple of open passes."
First-half dominance. The Broncos' defense limited San Diego to two first downs, one by penalty, in the first half. The Chargers punted eight times.
Big hitter. After the game, Manning was greeted by, among others, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton. They were quarterbacks at the University of Tennessee together. Helton briefly started ahead of Manning. Manning went on to have 423 more touchdown passes and 148 more NFL wins. Then again, Helton has 2,420 more hits.
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World-renowned chef, author and Emmy winning television personality Anthony Bourdain visits Libya in the next episode of "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," airing Sunday, May 19, at 9 p.m. ET. Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.
Fried dough is arguably a universal language. There are about as many ways to enjoy sfinz - a spongy, light (albeit fried) pastry eaten across the Middle East and North Africa - as there are variations and even spellings.
In Libya, it's sfinz. In Morocco, it's sfenj. In Tunisia, yoyos; and in Italy, sfinge. (Leptis Magna, on the coast of Libya, was once a highly prominent city of the Roman Empire; it's also an UNESCO World Heritage site.)
This week, Anthony Bourdain travels to the North African country that is still trying to find its footing after long-term ruler Moammar Gadhafi was overthrown by an uprising in 2011.
During his travels in Tripoli, Bourdain enjoys the aforementioned Libyan breakfast delicacy of sfinz. In the below variation, an egg dough is leavened with baking powder instead of yeast.
Crack an egg into it while it fries for a savory breakfast, or dip it in warm honey if you're feeling like something sweet.
Sfinz (sometimes written as "sfenz")
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CHICAGO (AP) -- An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
But during testimony Monday, when she was asked why she nonetheless took Trump to court, Jacqueline Goldberg replied firmly that "Somebody had to stand up to him."
Goldberg says "The Apprentice" star enticed her into buying two condos at Chicago's Trump International Hotel & Tower with an offer to share profits of the entire building.
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Gran Turismo franchise sales top 76 million, GT 6 at 4.7M
The official Gran Turismo site has been updated with new sales data.
Gran Turismo headlines
GT Sport is not Gran Turismo 7, and it's not a Prologue either
Don't think of GT Sport as the next, full-fledged Gran Turismo sequel.
Gran Turismo Sport "to invoke the rebirth of motorsports" on PS4 - beta early 2016
Polyphony Digital has revealed its first Gran Turismo game for the PS4.
"I'd like to see" Gran Turismo PS4 support VR, says Yoshida
Gran Turismo in virtual reality would certainly be a thing, wouldn't it?
Gran Turismo 6's Course Maker app is here, nearly two years after release
The track creator app promised all the way back before the launch of Gran Turismo 6 is finally coming out.
Sony E3 2015: Uncharted, Destiny, The Last Guardian, Shenmue 3 - full report
PlayStation is ruling the roost right now. Can Sony maintain the momentum through 2015 with a refreshed release schedule?
Gran Turismo 7 may hit PS4 in 2016
Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of the Gran Turismo series, talked to Spazio Games about the release date for the new game as well as addressing other issues present in the franchise.
Feast your eyes on the Gran Turismo branded Lexus
Gran Turismo may only surface with a release every few years but it obviously carries weight with car manufacturers.
Gran Turismo 6's latest update lets you drive the Chevrolet Chaparral 2X
Gran Turismo 6 is still going strong and has received a new update that adds two new cars and more.
Wow, Gran Turismo's spectators are really awkward
Gran Turismo is famous for its impressive graphics, but there's one aspect of the racing series that lets the team down somewhat. Just look at these awkward little nubbins.
Gran Turismo documentary now freely available - watch here
Gran Turismo documentary KAZ: Pushing The Virtual Divide has finally been made available to the public following a limited Hulu release last month. The 84 minute feature is available through YouTube, Vimeo and Reel House, including en embed through the break, for your convenience.
Gran Turismo documentary to air on Hulu next week
Sony's promised Gran Turismo documentary, KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide, will be available to US Hulu users on January 22, accoridng to the PlayStation Blog. The project, which celebrates the franchise's 15 years of history and especially the passion of creator Kazunori Yamauchi, has to date been aired only at events. Sony has promised a […]
Gran Turismo documentary "KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide" trailered
Sony is celebrating the 15th Year Anniversary of Gran Turismo and has released a documentary called KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide. The "film will trace his relentless willingness to challenge himself, to hold none of his past achievements sacred, and push beyond the virtual divide in his pursuit of perfection," according to the PS Blog. […]
Gran Turismo movie in development - rumour
Hollywood gossip suggests Sony Pictures has tapped Fifty Shades of Grey producers Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti for a new movie based on Gran Turismo.
Gran Turismo 6: a commitment to PS3's installed base
During the Gran Turismo 15th anniversary event at Silverstone Circuit today, VG247's Sam Clay posed a few questions to SCEE president Jim Ryan, such as why the Polyphony racer is heading to PS3 when PS4 is just around the bend.
Gran Turismo series has shifted 70 million units
Jim Ryan, SCEE's president and CEO, has announced at the Gran Turismo 15th Anniversary event that Gran Turismo 5 has sold 10 million units worldwide, and the series as a whole has moved 70 million units. Ryan said almost half of those were sold in Europe. Ryan also said that "PlayStation and Gran Turismo are […]
Sony celebrates 15 years of Gran Turismo
SCEE is celebrating the 15th anniversary Gran Turismo by hosting an event at Silverstone Circuit in the UK, where Kazunori Yamauchi is set to discuss the future of the series.
Gran Turismo lead talks Vita, GT6 and mods
Speaking at an event in China, Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi gave Gran Turismo fans a few clues as to the franchise's future.
Sony survey hints at future PS Plus features
An online survey released by Sony has the firm asking participants whether they would enjoy certain additions to PS Plus. One of the survey questions was regarding whether customers who bought a game on either PS3 or PS Vita, would enjoy getting the game free for the other console. Well, yeah, who wouldn't? What that […]
Gran Turismo 6 turns up on Sony marketer CV
A SCEA staffer has apparently let slip that Gran Turismo 6 marketing is already in the works.
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Sony E3 2015: Uncharted, Destiny, The Last Guardian, Shenmue 3 – full report
Gran Turismo 6's latest update lets you drive the Chevrolet Chaparral 2X
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GT Academy 2012 in full swing; qualifying track screened, promo calls revheads to arms
PSP bundle with MLB 11 The Show and Gran Turismo hitting next month
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As one of the top uncommitted prospects in Ohio, a lot of attention will be paid this fall to Trotwood (Ohio) Madison product Bam Bradley. The No. 14 ranked prospect in Ohio in the BuckeyeGrove.com class of 2012 rankings, Bradley holds a dozen scholarship offers at the moment, including one from Ohio State. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound prospect hasn't narrowed his list yet but that time may not be too far off. "I plan to start scheduling my official visits," he explained. "I've only got one scheduled so far and that's out to Stanford. I'm probably going to go out to Penn State but I don't know yet. I'll probably start scheduling (the visits) here in the next few weeks." Other than Stanford, Bradley is evaluating a lot of different schools to fill up those final four visits and he hopes to sit down with his family soon and figure out the other schools he will be visiting. "I'm not sure yet," he said. "I'm going to visit the schools that me and my Mom think are the most interested and that are the best fit for me." Though scheduling official visits is an important part of the process, most of Bradley's focus right now is on his senior season. The Rams made it all the way to the division II state championship game last season before falling to Maple Heights. Bradley won't settle for anything less than a return trip to Stark County in December. "We're looking real good," Bradley said. "We've got a few bumps in the road but we're just trying to put everything together and just keep working hard so we can take this thing. Our coaches aren't letting us work any less than we did last year we're actually working harder. We know what we've got here and we've got to win the state championship, no less." On Saturday afternoon, Bradley and his teammates got together for the annual Red/White scrimmage. As usual, Bradley made more than his fair share of plays and is excited to be back out on the field doing some hitting. "It was a fun little scrimmage," he said. "It was just a chance to talk some trash and hit some quarterbacks that you haven't got to hit yet so it was fun." Coach's take: Trotwood head coach Maurice Douglass played in the NFL for 11 seasons for both the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants. In his time at Trotwood-Madison High School, he has coached several division I prospects and he gave us his take on Bradley. "Bam is in the best shape that he's ever been in in his life," Douglass said. "Right now we have him playing on offense and defense. He's playing safety on defense but offensively he'll be lining up at quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, running back, we're just going to try and maximize his abilities. He's had a good camp so far, he's made a lot of plays. He had an interception in our first scrimmage and today he scored a touchdown so he's had a good camp so far." Bradley's ability to run and make plays at his size are a big reason why he holds a dozen BCS-level offers and according to Douglass, Bradley has made strides in his man-to-man cover skills and is becoming a more well-rounded football player. "His strengths are his ability to string and he can really get to the ball," Douglass explained. "Right now, with the shape that he's in this year, he'll make a lot of plays for us but him being able to run the alleys is probably the best thing he does. This year, people are going to see his cover skills have gotten a whole lot better."
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My least liked character would be... Possibly Kabuto. Basically is he using everyone else power, and acting like its all his own.
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Surpised no one dislike Hidan
Haha me too. He's a bit too loud for my taste but i think hes hilarious :/
Darui definently Darui... In all seriousness, Obito. The guy has been mindraped to Oblivion and backed by Madara. Obito is the definition of a tool as of now.
I don't like Sasuke just because he's so damned arrogant and I don't like how he's gotten so strong. I know he was always a prodigy, but if he can take on Kakashi (in his late 20s, who is said to be one of the most skilled ninja in the entire village and was considered for Hokage) at the age of 15, after already having owned by all the Kages and killing Danzo, a skilled ninja in his own right, then that's just ludicrous, Kishi's overpowering him way too much. Before you say that Naruto had the same thing happen, that's the Kyuubi's power, not his. And the fanboys make me want to kill the internet.
Speaking of Danzo, I hate him as well. He's just a ****.
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I dislike Kakashi for two reason he isnt a Uchiha , but using the sharingan . And he killed Rin, but always *****ed at Sasuke in part 1 about friends n crap..
I dislike u for 1 reason you dislike Kakashi.(the end of the story)
Obito, ruined everything that had to do with tobi.
well lets see danzo suck like a mug
and naruto and saske was not really working for me they just need to be friends and make up
and tsunade is just omg just sucky as i dont know what i got a lot of people i hate
it still hasnt explained why kakashi killed rin... she was propably being controlled sum shit like that.
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U dislike itachi?? O.o
Danzo, Karin, Kabuto and Sakura.
sakura - because annoying *****es never die
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I dislike Hinata she's just to creepy. The Uchiha in general. Minato because he didn't even try to find a better way. Kakashi is a douchebag.
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I dislike Hinata she's just to creepy. The Uchiha in general. Minato because he didn't even try to find a better way. Kakashi is a douchebag.
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I hate Edo Madara because of his dumbass fanboys, cuz they think he is the strongest ninja ever, they even go as far to say Edo Mara > SO6P ...... THEY TRIPPING RIGHT??
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Danzo and Madara.
Ten Ten. Neji has Byakugan, Lee is has kicks and spirit, Ten Ten can throw things at you... I'm reminded of when this team had to fight clones of themselves. Guy said they all had to surpass themselves. Everyone threw ridiculous moves, and Ten Ten pulled out a scroll she hadn't thought of using before that shot out a bunch of pointy objects.
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In general, the Cartel Cruiser is a 4-door pickup truck, similar to a 2002–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, but featuring frontal styling of a generic 1990s Ford pickup truck. The Cruiser also features a roll bar in the back, side runners, a blue paintjob, and foglights on the grill. Similar to the Forelli Exsess, Sindacco Argento and Yardie Lobo, it does not have a non-gang variant.
At one point of game development of GTA III, the Cartel Cruiser was known as the Columbia, possibly a reference to the Colombian Cartel's name. The old name is still evidently used in a showcase of the truck at the official Rockstar North website.
The Cartel Cruiser's engine is powerful enough to send its all wheel drive system into slides, which is unusual for the GTA III engine. The Cruiser is turbocharged, but suffers from turbo lag, where the car has poor acceleration from a standing start, until the turbo cuts in. This can be heard, when the engine noise becomes louder and more aggressive. At higher revs, it can defeat a Patriot (a similar vehicle) in a straight line drag race. However, its high center of gravity causes the body to roll in corners.
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but the Islanders were able to bounce back from a 5-0 thrashing in Game 1 to
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Islanders, who received 30 saves from Evgeni Nabokov.
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the team was stymied by Nabokov and the Islanders in the final two periods.
Marc-Andre Fleury was victimized by bad bounces all game and let in all four
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22 U.S. Code § 2152 - Assistance for victims of torture
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(a) In general
The President is authorized to provide assistance for the rehabilitation of victims of torture.
(b) Eligibility for grants
Such assistance shall be provided in the form of grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries that are carrying out projects or activities specifically designed to treat victims of torture for the physical and psychological effects of the torture.
(c) Use of funds
Such assistance shall be available—
Source(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 130, formerly § 129, as added Pub. L. 105–320, § 4(a),Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3017; renumbered § 130,Pub. L. 106–87, § 6(a),Nov. 3, 1999, 113 Stat. 1302.)
Delegation of Functions
For delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under section 2381 of this title.
Statement of Policy
Pub. L. 109–165, § 2,Jan. 10, 2006, 119 Stat. 3574, provided that: "It is the policy of the United States—
"(1) to ensure that, in its support abroad for programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, particular incentives and support should be given to establishing and supporting such programs and centers in emerging democracies, in post-conflict environments, and, with a view to providing services to refugees and internally displaced persons, in areas as close to ongoing conflict as safely as possible; and
"(2) to ensure that, in its support for domestic programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, particular attention should be given to regions with significant immigrant or refugee populations."
Torture Victims Relief; Effective Date
Pub. L. 105–320, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3016, as amended by Pub. L. 106–87, § 6(b),Nov. 3, 1999, 113 Stat. 1302; Pub. L. 108–179, §§ 2(a), 3 (a),Dec. 15, 2003, 117 Stat. 2643; Pub. L. 109–165, §§ 3, 4,Jan. 10, 2006, 119 Stat. 3574, provided that:"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998'."SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"Congress makes the following findings:
"(1) The American people abhor torture by any government or person. The existence of torture creates a climate of fear and international insecurity that affects all people.
"(2) Torture is the deliberate mental and physical damage caused by governments to individuals to destroy individual personality and terrorize society. The effects of torture are long term. Those effects can last a lifetime for the survivors and affect future generations.
"(3) By eliminating the leadership of their opposition and frightening the general public, repressive governments often use torture as a weapon against democracy.
"(4) Torture survivors remain under physical and psychological threats, especially in communities where the perpetrators are not brought to justice. In many nations, even those who treat torture survivors are threatened with reprisals, including torture, for carrying out their ethical duty to provide care. Both the survivors of torture and their treatment providers should be accorded protection from further repression.
"(5) A significant number of refugees and asylees entering the United States have been victims of torture. Those claiming asylum deserve prompt consideration of their applications for political asylum to minimize their insecurity and sense of danger. Many torture survivors now live in the United States. They should be provided with the rehabilitation services which would enable them to become productive members of our communities.
"(6) The development of a treatment movement for torture survivors has created new opportunities for action by the United States and other nations to oppose state-sponsored and other acts of torture.
"(7) There is a need for a comprehensive strategy to protect and support torture victims and their treatment providers, together with overall efforts to eliminate torture.
"(8) By acting to heal the survivors of torture and protect their families, the United States can help to heal the effects of torture and prevent its use around the world."SEC. 3. DEFINITION.
"As used in this Act, the term 'torture' has the meaning given the term in section 2340 (1) of title 18, United States Code, and includes the use of rape and other forms of sexual violence by a person acting under the color of law upon another person under his custody or physical control."SEC. 4. FOREIGN TREATMENT CENTERS.
"(a) Amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.—[Enacted this section.]
"(b) Funding.—
"(1) Authorization of appropriations.—Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 pursuant to chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], there are authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out section 130 of such Act [this section] $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2006 and $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.
"(2) Availability of funds.—Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.
"(c) Effective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect October 1, 1998."SEC. 5. DOMESTIC TREATMENT CENTERS.
"(a) Assistance for Treatment of Torture Victims.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the cost of the following services:
"(1) Services for the rehabilitation of victims of torture, including treatment of the physical and psychological effects of torture.
"(2) Social and legal services for victims of torture.
"(3) Research and training for health care providers outside of treatment centers, or programs for the purpose of enabling such providers to provide the services described in paragraph (1).
"(b) Funding.—
"(1) Authorization of appropriations.—Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (a) $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
"(2) Availability of funds.—Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended."SEC. 6. MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE.
"(a) Funding.—Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 1999 and 2000 pursuant to chapter 3 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2221 et seq.], there are authorized to be appropriated to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (in this section referred to as the 'Fund') the following amounts for the following fiscal years:
"(1) Fiscal year 1999.—For fiscal year 1999, $3,000,000.
"(2) Fiscal year 2000.—For fiscal year 2000, $3,000,000.
"(b) Availability of Funds.—Amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
"(c) Sense of the Congress.—It is the sense of the Congress that the President, acting through the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, should—
"(1) request the Fund—
"(A) to find new ways to support and protect treatment centers and programs that are carrying out rehabilitative services for victims of torture; and
"(B) to encourage the development of new such centers and programs;
"(2) use the voice and vote of the United States to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and the Committee Against Torture established under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and
"(3) use the voice and vote of the United States to establish a country rapporteur or similar procedural mechanism to investigate human rights violations in a country if either the Special Rapporteur or the Committee Against Torture indicates that a systematic practice of torture is prevalent in that country."SEC. 7. SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS.
"(a) In General.—The Secretary of State shall provide training for foreign service officers with respect to—
"(1) the identification of torture;
"(2) the identification of the surrounding circumstances in which torture is most often practiced;
"(3) the long-term effects of torture upon a victim;
"(4) the identification of the physical, cognitive, and emotional effects of torture, and the manner in which these effects can affect the interview or hearing process; and
"(5) the manner of interviewing victims of torture so as not to retraumatize them, eliciting the necessary information to document the torture experience, and understanding the difficulties victims often have in recounting their torture experience.
"(b) Gender-Related Considerations.—In conducting training under subsection (a)(4) or (5), gender-specific training shall be provided on the subject of interacting with women and men who are victims of torture by rape or any other form of sexual violence."
[Pub. L. 108–179, § 2(b),Dec. 15, 2003, 117 Stat. 2643, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending section 5(b)(1) ofPub. L. 105–320, set out above] shall take effect October 1, 2003."]
[Pub. L. 108–179, § 3(b),Dec. 15, 2003, 117 Stat. 2643, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending section 4(b)(1) ofPub. L. 105–320, set out above] shall take effect October 1, 2003."]
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Amphibian ecology and evolution
A Leaf Green Tree Frog, (Litoria phyllochroa), Darkes Forest NSW, Australia. (By User:Froggydarb (english wikipedia) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons)
Amphibians are found in ponds, streams, wetlands of all types, under rotten logs, in leaf litter, in trees, underground, even in pools of rain water inside large leaves. However, they are not able to osmoregulate in salt water and, therefore, are not found in the ocean. Although some amphibians defy the rules and thrive in cold or dry conditions, the group reaches its highest diversity and numbers in warm, humid climates.
In the wet tropics, amphibians remain active all year around, but in the temperate zone, winter temperatures cool their bodies, forcing them to become inactive.
In the autumn, environmental cues direct amphibians to find moist, sheltered places like muddy pond bottoms or deep leaf litter to hibernate.
The wood frog (Rana sylvatica) has the most northerly range of any amphibian, crossing the Arctic circle, into the Mackenzie River valley in the Northwest Territories. Antifreeze in the frog's cells prevents the formation of ice crystals and keeps it alive until spring.
In warm regions where rainfall is unpredictable or seasonal, resident amphibians have some innovative ways of avoiding dessication. Phyllomedusa sauvagei is a large South American tree frog which spends much of its time in tree tops where wind and heat can cause rapid water loss from evaporation. When this frog rests, special glands in its skin secrete a waxy substance which the frog then rubs all over its body. This coat provides enough waterproofing to lower the frog's rate of water loss close to that of a desert iguana!
Several frog and salamander species take another approach to protecting themselves from drying out. Some species of Australian frogs in the genera Cyclorana and Limnodynastes as well as the salamander Siren intermedia of North America, react to arid conditions by burying themselves in soil and forming a watertight envelope from sloughed-off outer layers of skin.
Lithobates sylvaticus (Woodfrog) (By Brian Gratwicke (Lithobates sylvaticus (Woodfrog)) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons) One of the first sounds to be heard on cool spring evenings after the snow melt is the high pitched calling of the spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer). At the same time, often in the same pond, salamanders are also moving about in the chilled waters, silently breeding.
Peepers are among the first frogs to chorus and breed, but as their reproductive period ends, other species take their turn so that summer evenings in a wetland are rarely quiet. Only male frogs call, advertising to females that they are receptive to mating, and guiding them by sound to their perches. A female will listen carefully, selecting her mate based on the quality of his call. For example, female grey tree frogs prefer males who can hold a note for a long time.
Salamanders are lead to each other by chemical cues and often use complex courtship behaviours to ensure that mating occurs with the right species. A male Salamandra hugs the female from beneath, wrapping his front legs around hers. He then moves to the side, directing the female's cloaca over his spermatophore.
Whereas a tadpole is little more than a swimming filter with a gut, an adult amphibian will typically consumet anything that it can stuff into its mouth. Some Amphibia are slow deliberate feeders, while others can quickly flip their special, elongate tongues out to glom onto prey at some distance. Frogs are well known for this, often grabbing prey in mid-leap.
The hyoid apparatus is part of the breathing mechanism in most amphibians. However, in the lungless salamander (Plethodontidae) it is freed-up to perform another function, and helps to project the tongue further and faster, sometimes extending it to more than the length of the salamander's body!
Without the ability to chew their food, swallowing can be difficult for amphibians. Many resort to using their front feet to stuff uncooperative meals down their throats. Toads even pull their eye-balls into their skulls to help force down resisting morsels.
Although most adult amphibians feed largely on invertebrates, some species have unique dietary preferences. The Surinam toad (Pipa pipa) is an aquatic piscivore which has long fingers covered in tiny spines for grasping slippery fish. Another specialized carnivore, the ornate horned frog of South America, is less discriminating. It sits buried in leaf litter on the forest floor, waiting to make a meal of any small vertebrate that happens by, whether it be another amphibian or a small mammal or bird! By contrast, a species of Brazilian tree frog is a strict herbivore, eating only berries.
Despite clever cryptic coloration and poisonous glands, amphibians are food for many animals, including humans. The well muscled legs of some jumping frogs are as often served as a restaurant delicacy as skewered over a campfire.
Some birds and mammals have even learned to peel away the unpleasant tasting skin of the more poisonous species, to get at the muscular flesh underneath. Eggs and tadpoles are even more vulnerable and are eaten by everything from insects to fish and other amphibians, including other tadpoles. Egg-masses can also be fed upon by much smaller predators like molds and bacteria.
In the late 1980s, amphibian researchers noticed that amphibian populations, especially frogs and toads, were declining in numbers, and in some cases, to the point of extinction. The fact that reports of declining amphibian populations were coming from around the world suggested that some large-scale, far-reaching factor was producing these declines. It is possible that these amphibian declines are a reflection of a serious ecological problem and that amphibians, like a canary in a coal mine, could be indicators to humans of environmental quality.
Some examples of amphibian declines from around the world and close to home:
The Mountain Yellow-legged Frog (Rana muscosa) - These frogs were abundant in the Sierra Nevada mountains as late as the 1970s. A number of surveys in the 1990s found this species to be present at about half of the historical localities in U.S.National Parks, where they supposedly are protected from human impacts.
The Golden Toad (Bufo periglenes) - The Golden Toad lives in the cloud forest in Costa Rica. It was never very common, but in the late 1980s all known populations disappeared and this species has not been found in the wild since 1994.
The Stomach-brooding Frog (Rheobatrachus silus) - This frog was once so common in Australia that a good observer could find 100 frogs in a single night. The frog underwent a decline around 1980 and now appears to be extinct.
The Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens) - Populations of Leopard Frogs in central Alberta, north of 51° N latitude, became extirpated in 1979. Declines, and some recoveries, of Leopard Frog populations have occurred across North America since the 1960s.
These are just a few of the well known declining species. There are many more species under investigation!
Loss of Habitat
Habitat destruction, such as logging, draining swamps, and urbanization, are clearly causing the decline of amphibians. Furthermore, roads create direct mortality (roadkill) and fragment populations. However, the same is true for almost all wildlife and although it explains why amphibians are declining, it doesn't explain why they're declining faster than other wildlife.
Agricultural runoff, loaded with pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers, can kill frogs and toads directly, or impair their larval development. Water pollution in the form of phosphates can cause algal blooms, which clog waterways, preventing other plants and animals from living.
Introduction of Predators
When humans introduce alien species into an area, either by accident or intentionally, there are often unpredictable repercussions on entire ecosystems. As an example, the introduction of trout into high altitude lakes in the Sierra Nevada mountains has drastically reduced populations of the Mountain Yellow-legged Frog and other species of amphibians.
Ultra-Violet (UV) Radiation
The thinning of the ozone layer due to the use of chloroflourocarbons has led to an increase in the amount of UV light which reaches the earth. Amphibians generally have thin skin, and their eggs are usually exposed to sunlight, so this increased UV-B radiation may cause increased mortality and abnormalities in wild populations.
A combination of these factors may be involved. One factor may cause stress, allowing another factor to become deadly.
Almost 400 million years ago, a sturdy-finned fish clambered onto land to explore the possibilities of terrestrial life. Not only did it find safety from its predators, but a feast of insects as well. This first fish out of water is thought to have been a sarcopterygian (lobe-finned fish) and it gave rise to a fish-like creature with stouter limbs: the first amphibian.
Three genera of early Amphibia are known, ironically, from fossils found in Greenland and Russia (deposited before those two land masses drifted to their modern northerly positions). Although these first groups were still very aquatic, they quickly gave rise to more terrestrial forms.
For a time, the terrestrial field was wide open and amphibians emerged to occupy every available damp habitat. Over the next 100 million years, amphibians radiated, reaching much greater diversity than they have achieved since. They ranged hugely in size, from a few centimeters to the giant Eryops which was more than two meters long.
One group of amphibians drifted away from aquatic habitats toward drier terrain, becoming better adapted to life on land and spawning the first reptiles.
The decline in amphibian diversity began approximately 300 million years ago and coincided with the rise of the reptiles. By the Triassic period (220 million years before present), not only had reptiles largely supplanted amphibians but their domination had been bolstered by a general trend toward a more arid climate. A few amphibian groups persisted through the "age of reptiles" and gave rise to the three modern groups about 120 million years ago, in the middle of the Cretaceous period.
Further Reading
- P.E.Ahlberg and A.R. Milner. 1994. The origin and early diversification of tetrapods. Nature. No. 368
- Robert L.Carroll, Robert L. 2009. The Rise of Amphibians: 365 Million Years of Evolution. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press
- A.J.Clack. 2002: Gaining ground: the origin and evolution of tetrapods. Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana. 369 pp
- Diego San Mauro, Miguel Vences, Marina Alcobendas, Rafael Zardoya and Axel Meyer. 2005. Initial diversification of living amphibians predated the breakup of Pangaea. American Naturalist 165 (5): 590–599


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- "There was also a girl who looked no older than eight, whose clouds of silvery hair made Harry feel sure that she was Fleur Delacour's sister."
- —Description of Gabrielle Delacour in the Black Lake[src]
Gabrielle Delacour was a quarter-Veela French witch. The daughter of Monsieur Delacour and Apolline Delacour, she had one older sister, Fleur, through whom Gabrielle was related to the Weasley family.
Family life
Gabrielle was born around 1987 to Monsieur Delacour, a wizard, and Apolline Delacour, a half-Veela witch, in France. She and her older sister Fleur are one-quarter Veela through their maternal grandmother.[1] Eventually Gabrielle became the sister-in-law of Bill Weasley, and the aunt of Victoire Weasley, Dominique Weasley and Louis Weasley[2].
The Triwizard TournamentIn 1994, Fleur was chosen as Beauxbatons Academy of Magic's champion in the Triwizard Tournament. Because she treasured Gabrielle, her younger sister was taken into the Black Lake under the influence of a magical spell during the Second Task. After Fleur failed to reach her due to grindylows, Harry Potter, another champion of the tournament, held off the Merpeople and brought her to the surface along with his own hostage, Ron Weasley. From that time on, both Fleur and Gabrielle treated Harry and Ron with a great deal of kindness. Gabrielle waved at Harry on the day of the Third Task and kissed Ron on the last day of school.[1]
Fleur's wedding
Gabrielle was chosen as a bridesmaid for her older sister when she attended Fleur's wedding to Bill Weasley at the Burrow in the summer of 1997 when she was eleven years old. When the Delacours first arrived, Gabrielle shot a "glowing look" at Harry and batted her eyelashes, possibly indicating that she had a crush on her former saviour. Ginny Weasley, Fleur's other bridesmaid, cleared her throat loudly at this. Gabrielle then assisted Fleur with wedding preparations, speaking rapidly in French as she went, and participated in the ceremony wearing a golden dress and looking "even prettier than usual". Her life after The Second Wizarding War is unknown.[3]
Physical appearance
Gabrielle strongly resembles her older sister Fleur, and thus, is very beautiful. She has waist-length silvery blonde hair and a smile described as "dazzling".[3]
Gabrielle is the French feminine of the Hebrew name Gabriel, which was the name of a prominent angel in the Bible.
Behind the scenes
- In film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Gabrielle, at 8 years-old, is already attending Beauxbatons Academy of Magic based upon her attire. This means that she is 11 years-old at the Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour. But looks much older.
- Gabrielle is portrayed by Angelica Mandy in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.[4]
- Also, in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, she says goodbye to Ron and gives him a kiss on the cheek. In the novel, she does not say goodbye to Ron.
- Also in the film adaptation, Gabrielle accompanies her sister to Hogwarts and is seen doing backflips down the aisle. We later see her sitting next to her sister looking at the cup (see picture)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4


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Repudiation in Antebellum MississippiAn Interview with Clifford F. Thies
Recorded: Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Clifford F. Thies, author of The Independent Review article Repudiation in Antebellum Mississippi, is interviewed on National Public Radios All Things Considered about the state of Mississippi defaulting on its loans in the 1840s. Other states defaulted on loans during this period, but most reconciled with debtors, but not Mississippi. Mississippi repudiated its debts, refusing to pay them.
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Clifford Thies on the American Economic Association and Richard T. Ely
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The American Economic Association (AEA) takes pride in celebrating its founder Richard T. Ely. This pride is strange, given the character of Elys thought, which is revealed in The Independent Review article The Shaping of a Future Presidents Economic Thought: Richard T. Ely and Woodrow Wilson at The Hopkins by Gary M. Pecquet and Clifford F. Thies, as well as the Econ Journal Watch article Richard T. Ely: The Confederate Flag of the AEA? by Clifford F. Thies and Ryan Daza. In this podcast, Thies is interviewed by the economist Lawrence H. White and explores Elys ideas, values, and impact. Thies is the Eldon R. Lindsay Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics and Finance at Shenandoah University.
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