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Update on ErdenchimegErdenchimeg, who is 27 years old, lives with her husband and two children in an apartment in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. She is a modest and calm tempered woman. Her husband's name is Bumanbaatar; he operates his own retail computer business. Her husband has an apartment mortgage loan. Her son and daughter go to kindergarten.
Previously, Erdenchimeg worked for a private company as a salesperson, and in 2010 she started her own business selling children's toys, neonatal clothes and perfume in a rented space. She lacks working capital, however, so she needs 4000000 MNT to purchase inventory for her business.
Previous Loan DetailsErdenchimeg is 27 years old and lives with her husband and two children in a ger (Mongolian yurt) in Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia. Her husband runs his own business and her two children are kindergarten students. She started her kids' garment retailing business in early 2010. Her sales location is ... More from Erdenchimeg's previous loan »
Additional Information
About XacBankThis loan is being administered through XacBank, a Mongolian for-profit microfinance institution. XacBank is located in every province of Mongolia, reaching some of the most rural micro business clients. With this Kiva loan, there is an opportunity for the entrepreneur to get a savings account including 9% of the interest if they pay back the loan on time. This is a special savings account that XacBank has specifically prepared for the Kiva loan borrowers to promote savings habits.
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Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 26 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
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- Aug 21, 2012
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Cashews, and most nuts in general, are fairly expensive. But it's well known that they are healthy and some dog owners want to share them with their four-legged friends. Indeed, experts say that eating a serving of nuts each day offers tremendous health benefits.
So do nuts, and cashew nuts in particular, have a place in your dog's diet? Unfortunately, the good things you hear about cashews don't apply so much to Fido. Honestly, dogs don't need to consume any nuts. They tend to be high in calories and fat and aren't digested so well.
How harmful is it to provide your best buddy with a small amount of cashews? Doing so on occasion probably won't harm your dog. However, if they suffer from certain medical conditions it's a different story. You also have to consider that your dog may be allergic to them.
Can I Give My Dog Cashews? Answer: Yes, on occasion
You can feed a healthy dog a few cashews but don't make it a habit.
We'll weigh the pros and cons of canine cashew consumption here. You should know that there are certain health problems, such as pancreatitis, where cashews are considered harmful and toxic. Further, some people would argue that pet dogs should be following a very specific diet that doesn't ever include any nuts, including cashew nuts. A better choice would be something like specially formulated chew sticks with built-in antioxidants.
Positives of Cashews
Cashews are an abundant source of dietary fiber and are moderately lower in fat content compared to other nuts like almonds, pecans and walnuts. They're also a good source of calcium, magnesium, protein, flavonols and antioxidants. If given as an occasional snack, cashew nuts may be a net benefit for your dog's health. However, consumption should be strictly limited. If you do decide to give your dog some then unsalted low-sodium cashews are the way to go.
Negatives of Cashews
Unfortunately there are many negative aspects and partaking in too many cashews can certainly lead to several undesirable outcomes. First off, they can reduce the overall quality of your dog's diet because these nuts don't provide any meat-based protein. The high in fat and sodium in cashews, most nuts actually, isn't optimal. Too much of this in their diet can lead to weight gain and poor digestion. The'll also be more exposed to other serious health problems such as artery blockages, gall stones, bladder stones and pancreatitis.
Nuts are one of the most common food allergens for humans as well as dogs. If your dog is allergic to cashew nuts you may see them experience vomiting, diarrhea and excessive thirst. They could even break out in hives. More severe cases involve sodium toxicosis (salt poison) or even anaphylactic shock. Last but not least, feeding these as a snack too often can teach your dog a bad feeding habit.
Even Worse Nuts
Not all nuts are strictly off limits for dogs. Besides cashews, moderate consumption of almonds and peanuts are usually harmless as an occasional treat. But walnuts and especially macadamia nuts are exceedingly toxic for dogs and should never be given.
Allergic Reactions
Nuts, but not usually cashews, can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Dogs are no different in this respect but you can't know until they try some. For mild cases such as skin rashes and irritation, you may give your dog a couple of milligrams of Benadryl or apply a topical ointment. Benadryl is administered primarily based on body weight but speak with a veterinarian if you're unsure. Severe allergic reactions, following cashew consumption or whatever else, require a visit to a local clinic.
Conclusion on Cashew Nuts
Under normal circumstances, you can occasionally feed your dog some cashews. If you do so, provide them with small amounts. But understand that nuts in general aren't a great snack choice for a pet dog. The high levels of fat and calories aren't well suited as a treat even though there are many healthy aspects associated with cashew nuts. Try not to make a habit of giving your dog these nuts or any kind for that matter.

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Android 2.0 Source Code Available
Google has pushed the source code for its new Android 2.0, code-named Eclair, into its open source repository. A few parts are missing, though.
As Jean-Baptiste Queru of the Android project announced, the source code for Eclair is now available for download in a separate branch of the Android Open Source Platform (AOSP).
The source code branch is a snapshot of the internal Eclair tree for Google's Droid mobile phone. Unfortunately the changelog is missing from the branch, to avoid revealing internals Google wants to keep close to its chest. However, Google didn't want to delay releasing what was ready, with further parts of the code to follow under open source licensing.
The project acknowledges that the code won't build on the first generation Android devices, the Dev Phone 1 (ADP1) and ION/ADP2. Here also Google decided to go ahead with releasing the source code so that the community could come up with a solution in the meantime.
Queru will also have a solution soon for the broken calendar. An update to the master tree should also soon follow. Download of the current source code is at the Android website.
what are the 1st gen phonesWhat are considered the 1st gen phones?
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Microsoft Visual Studio Code v1.0 is Available for Linux!
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JACK BLACK Pottery Sculpture - Native American Woman
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- Item Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art
- Source: eBay
- Sold Date: Aug 31, 2007
- Channel: Auction House
This auction is for a stunning Jack Black Sculpture of a Native American Woman entitled "Innocent" from 1989.The sculpture is about 6 inches tall - the woman is almost 5 inches tall. The base measures about 7 inches long by about 4 inches wide. Her dress is white with a nice sheen to it and it is cool and very smooth to the touch. The base, face, hair and pottery are all an earthy sand color and are not smooth, but feel like a clay flower pot. Simply beautiful - t is a nice detail to the back of her hair as you can see in the pictures. The sculpture is etched (signed) on the bottom with the artist name and year in which it was created. The piece is in nearly perfect condition - no scratches, dents or flaws that I can see or feel. I am the original owner of this sculpture and it comes from a smoke free home. It comes with the original CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (see picture). The certificate of authenticity tells the story of the artist and I quote it as follows: "Jack Black's Work is a tribute to the culture and beauty of the Southwest. His sculpture is characterized by graceful lines and simplicity of form. The glazed surfaces are smooth ... to the eye as well as the touch, and the understated detail creates a feeling of timelessness. Black's distinctive choice of color calls to mind the blue sky, canyons and vistas of Arizona. He begins with raw clay to create the original sculpture from which production molds are made. Then stoneware figures are cast. After the figures are cleaned and detail is added by hand, they are fired at 1900 degrees. Jack's works are then sanded, cleaned again and brushed with three coats of high fire glaze. The entire process is by hand. The last step involves refiring at 2000 degrees. Each of Jack Black's sculptures is unique - no two are exactly alike. Arizona artist, Jack Black, lives and works in Tucson. Born in Galveston, Texas, he attended the Institute of Design in Chicago. Jack spent 20 years creating sculptures for his own pleasure before opening his first studio in Sedona, Arizona in 1984. Jack Black's works reflect the style and cultural heritage of the Southwest and will bring years of pleasure to collectors throughout the country. Innocent, dated 8/28/93 - Jack Black. If you have any questions about this sculpture, please email me. The shipping charges shown include the cost of insurance. Bid with confidence, we have 100% positive feedback. If you would like to see additional photos of this beautiful sculpture, please email me and I will send them to you. Any questions or concerns, please ask. I am always happy to hear from my customers. International bidders - please email me for shipping costs prior to bidding. Thank you. Make no payments until 2008 offer from ebay - when you apply for ebay MasterCard - see detail link at the top of this listing. BE THE PROUD OWNER OF THIS COLLECTIBLE SCULPTURE - CHECK OUT THE OTHER BEAUTIFUL SCULPTURES BY THIS ARTIST AT THESE EBAY AUCTIONS: NOTICE THE HIGHER PRICES ON THESE AUCTIONS - WE ARE PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY! 260149877218, 180148728613, 180150654894, and 130142458136.


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I've always liked how sour cream works in a cake recipe. You do end up using a bit less butter and it helps produce a nice, moist cake. Brown sugar also helps retain moisture better than white sugar, plus it develops bonus chew factor, so I decided to use all brown sugar and no white sugar this time. In fact, I opted for dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar would work fine as well.
These cupcakes were a hit, though I do feel that the frosting was a tad sweet. Who knows, my opinion on that may change tomorrow. After all, I had taste tested quite a bit…
While I'm certainly no cake decorator, that didn't stop the Mexican chocolate flavor from shining through. I've been meaning to experiment more with Mexican chocolate ever since I made this Mexican chocolate ice cream back in March. That chocolate has been sitting in the cabinet just calling my name, so I finally caved in and came up with this great cupcake recipe. If you've never baked with Mexican chocolate, it adds a distinctive flavor as it's already infused with cinnamon and other spices.
I had some monkeys in my tree today as there was a half day at school, so I asked them to taste test for me. I am happy to report that this recipe is kid tested and approved. :) Every one of them asked if there was pumpkin in them. Ha ha! That's because of the spices used in the recipe, just like you would in pumpkin pie or cake, but I assure you, there's no trace of pumpkin in this cake. And so now, on with the show :)
Mexican chocolate comes in discs. Each disc can be broken or cut into 8 pieces. If you weigh one disc it's about 3.1 ounces. So to get 4 ounces you will need two additional triangles.
Yes, that's a postage scale.
Why the sprinkles? I figure everyone will try a cupcake that has non-pareils on it. No?
Mexican Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes
an Amanda's Cookin' original recipe
printable version
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 oz Mexican chocolate (like Ibarra or Abuelita) (1 disc plus 2 triangles)
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
1 disc (3.1 oz) Mexican chocolate
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 F and line muffin tins with cupcake liners (makes 24 cupcakes).
Coarsely chop the chocolate and place in a glass or metal bowl over a simmering pot of water. Mexican chocolate contains sugar and cinnamon and will not melt smooth and shiny the way regular chocolate does. Just keep checking it and gently mashing it with a heavy rubber spatula. It will melt into more of a paste-like consistency. Turn off heat and place chocolate in a room temperature bowl to cool while to make the batter.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, chili powder, nutmeg and allspice. Set aside.
With mixer on medium speed beat the butter in electric mixer until creamy. Add the dark brown sugar and beat for a minute or two more.
With mixer still on medium speed, add one of the eggs, beat for one minute. Add the other egg and the vanilla and beat one minute more.
Turn the mixer down to medium low and add the chocolate, mixing until homogenous.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the sour cream and milk. When all ingredients have been added, scrape down the bowl if necessary and beat on medium speed for two minutes.
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for 25-28 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting
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I make about 900 before taxes and once insurance and taxes is taken out I make about 700.00. I get paid bi-weekly
DH owns his business ( heating and air) and right now its a slow time. He is making 500.00 about every other week. :C
Here is what our expenses are
House Payment 950.00
Water/gas 120.00
Electric 85.00
Auto Gas 100.00
Cell Phone 190.00 - ( I am on my own contract with At&t and he has his through Verizon. I will switching to his phone plan this month)
Groceries/ Personal Care 400.00 ( 100.00 a week)
Tithe 10%
Life Insurance 85.00
( our health insurance is deducted from our pay checks)
Offering 5%
Special Offering 5%
This is what we budget for right now. Nothing else. I know there is clothing, car maintance, blow money, vacation etc.
Student Loan 10,000.00
Truck 3,000
Medical 2,000.00
4,000.00 - We are not touching at all.
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I am very disappointed with the news that there will be access fees in many new areas between Auburn and Foresthill ("Nature's beauty will cost you," Journal, June 26).
Many people can't afford the fee just to take a swim and it's sad that they will not be able to enjoy our local wilderness. Outdoor recreation is a vital variable for physical and mental health, and being that we have obesity problems on the rise, these closures are detrimental to us.
These fees are definitely not the way to make up for tax-spending problems in the past that have put our state in bad shape. In addition to my earlier comments pertaining to fees being installed at many outdoor recreation areas around Auburn: last year fees were installed at Ponderosa Bridge and now the place is a ghost town.
People will merely seek other spots that don't charge. The new fee areas will wind up the same way. Many people now use the natural resources around here, but as soon as the fees are installed there will be hardly any visitors. Bad for residents, bad for local businesses, etc.
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Is there any way to get raw response http header?
getHeaderField() method doesn't work for me, because server spits multiple 'Set-Cookie' and some of them get lost.
You're asking this in the context of
To avoid SO being overloaded by everyone trying this snippet, here's how the output will look like:
HTTP/1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: private Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Expires: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:39:08 GMT Server: Microsoft-IIS/7.5 Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:39:07 GMT Connection: close Content-Length: 208969
To learn more about sending HTTP requests the low-level way, read the HTTP specification.
However, you probably want to make use of
The easy way is to use the
Not exactly 'raw' but concise:
IF you worry that some of the headers are getting lost use:
PS: Better late than never. :)
Late to the party, but here's the simplest solution. Just implement CookieStore. (or use the default implementation and let it take care of adding the cookies to your subsequent calls.)
Set your cookie store as the default cookie manager
And every new cookie will appear to you in add() in your CookieStore. I had the same problem with params being overwritten by having the same name "Set-Cookie" in a single request, and now I get both the cookie and the sessionId.


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A pre booked airport transfer from Palma airport to Magaluf gets any weekend off to a flying start. Don't waste time looking for a taxi when we can whisk you straight to your hotel with minimum fuss..
Just because we've seen Tom Cruise shaking his thing in Cocktail, doesn't mean we can rustle up a Manhattan on demand. Learn how to make perfect cocktails in this excellent two hour workshop. The fact that you get to drink most of whatever you don't spill means that, one way or the other, you'll be leaving with a contented look on your face.
This cocktail workshop in Magaluf combines fun, skill and alcohol in a perfect hen weekend activity. Learn top make some classic drinks under the watchful guidance of an expert bar tender.
Flamenco dancing in Magaluf is an opportunity to get involved in this traditional Spanish pass time. Take in some culture and learn a few killer moves which you might want to break out on the dance floor later that night.
One of the best parts of a hen weekend in Magaluf is the gorgeous Spanish sunshine. Why not take advantage and jump aboard this luxury catamaran for a half-day cruise? Get those bikinis on and kick back and relax as you are treated to a delicious lunch and unlimited beer and sangria.
Jet skiing in Magaluf is combined with Banana boating too for an extra thrill. Take to the water with this brilliant hang over cure.
A male stripper in Magaluf can be added to various activities which we provide, contact us for more details.
There's something particularly pleasing about go karts in a pair of shorts, trainers and a t-shirt, feeling the warm Mediterranean air against you as you whiz past your slacker mates on a hairpin bend. In the relative cool of the early evening.you'll be met at your hotel or a central point by our guide who'll see you to a spectacular seaside go-karting track.
Paintballing in Magaluf is a great way to get away from the bars and beach for a bit and spend some quality time shooting your mates with blobs of paint. This activity is held in the Mallorca hills about half an hour from Magaluf, we provide transfers as well as all equipment.
Pole dancing lessons in Magaluf are an incredibly popular option for hen weekends. Learn some moves in a fun and friendly environment with a professional instructor.
Get active on your hen weekend and hit the Mediterranean for some Sea Kayaking! This is an excellent way to cool down and get rid of that hangover! An expert instructor will brief you before you hit the waves, and will be with you throughout the activity. You also have all of the safety gear you need included.
Boat hire in Magaluf allows you to feel like a star on your weekend in Spain. Cruise around the Mediterranean on your own private boat with your experienced skipper at the helm as you soak up the sun.
Please note: The price shown for this activity is based on 8 people, prices will vary for different group sizes.
Take the girls for a brilliant day at a top spa in Magaluf. A dip in the pool, a quick visit to the sauna, this is total relaxation and is a brilliant way to both cure the hangover from the night before and prepare for the night ahead.
Chilling out in the sun with a couple of drinks, watching the horse racing and waiting for your bets to come in... This is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon on your hen weekend in Magaluf. Spanish horse racing is very different to the Grand National - horses are racing with karts and drivers around a kilometer-long track.
This wine tasting session Magaluf involves a trip to a top vineyard where of course you get to sample some of the produce too, yum.
This casino evening in Magaluf begins with a delicious choice of meals, Mexican, Spanish or steak, whichever one you fancy. After this amazing feast we take you to the best casino in the area.
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The hen fiesta night in Magaluf is quite simply an integral part of any hen weekend. A delicious meal in a brilliant restaurant is followed up by some top entertainment from one of Spain's top strippers.
The sun beats down upon the deck as you set sail upon the sparkling waters… so far, so relaxing, but not for long: this is the ultimate party boat. This two and a half hour cruise has everything you could want from a hedonistic weekend in the sun. Each of you lovely ladies will get six free drinks throughout the night (and each beer or sangria thereafter will be only €1), there's a swim stop, so you can frolic in the clear blue waters, and there's a DJ on board, spinning the decks, so you can showcase your, quite frankly, breathtaking dance moves (we find that more sangria = better dancing). There's also a chill-out area - so you can recover from all that dancing.
Salsa dancing in Magaluf is a top activity for any hen weekend. Not only is this event loads of fun but you may also learn a few moves along the way.
Start your weekend in style with a welcome party in one of the best bars in town.
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A wine and Tapas tour in Magaluf takes in some of the best bars in town. sample the real nightlife in a real Spanish style with this brilliant cruise through some of the towns top Tapas bars.
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(By R. Chandrasekaran) Technology bellwether Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) remained the crowning glory in media tablets space for the first quarter. However, the disappointment came from Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) android witnessing a sharp fall in shipments.
In fact, it was Apple's media tablets that not only held together but also offset some of the slump recorded in android-based media tablets. This resulted in total media tablets shipments falling shy of predictions. It does appear that Apple's reasoning of iPad as an all purpose media tablet and not a mere content consumption device has reached consumers well. Their decision to price iPad 2 lower following its new iPad launch in March also helped them drive market share up.
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In the March quarter, shipments of media tablets reached 17.4 million units, data from International Data Corp. (IDC) indicates. This is 1.2 million units lower than the research firm's expectations.
Global media tablet shipments were predicted to slow down by minus 34 percent from the 28.2 million units recorded in the December 2011 quarter. However, the actual drop was higher at minus 38.4 percent. Although, on a year-on-year basis, the media tablets shipment represented 120 percent upside from 7.9 million units.
Though Apple witnessed 11.8 million iPads shipment, it was 23.4 percent lower than 15.4 million units recorded in the 2011 fourth quarter. However, its share grew significantly to 68 percent from 54.7 percent in the same period.
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Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) that stormed the market in December quarter and grabbed 16.8 percent share is poorly placed with just a little over 4 percent share in the first quarter. This has dragged them to third position, while Samsung regained the second slot by taking advantage of the online retailer's weakness. Lenova surged to the fourth spot, and Barnes & Noble took the fifth position.
Though shipments of Android witnessed a sharp fall in the March quarter, IDC believes that Samsung and Lenovo are starting to gain traction with their new age android products in the market place. This is expected to allow android to rebound in the June quarter and beyond. This optimism stems from the fact that mainstream android vendors are beginning to understand how Amazon and Barnes & Noble took advantage early on and fought with Apple's iPad. This would allow more vendors to offer products that are relatively priced lower.
After a down first quarter, Amazon will not likely to remain quiet and is predicted to come out with a large screen device at an attractive price. Similarly, Google is seen to launch a tablet to take on Amazon's Kindle Fire. This is expected to provide consumers with a better experience as Google's version of Android will have full run, unlike Amazon's forked version that removes Google from the picture.
The market conditions will provide a new phase in the media tablet space during the second half of 2012 with competition reaching its peak. However, Apple is predicted to occupy the top slot and the fight will be second and beyond.
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The U.S. military acknowledged Sunday that American soldiers killed three "law-abiding" Iraqi civilians last month as the Iraqis traveled...
BAGHDAD — The U.S. military acknowledged Sunday that American soldiers killed three "law-abiding" Iraqi civilians last month as the Iraqis traveled to their jobs at the Baghdad airport. The military initially had said the soldiers acted in self-defense after being fired upon by "criminals."
In fact, no weapons were found in the civilians' car, the military said.
The statement, released late Sunday, expressed regret over the civilians' deaths June 25 but said: "Neither the soldiers nor civilians involved in the incident were at fault."
The Army said its soldiers had felt threatened when they saw a car speeding up a road toward them but that the car did not heed warnings to stop.
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The attack infuriated Iraqi officials and even prompted the Iraqi armed-forces general command to call the shooting a coldblooded murder.
It also bolstered calls from Iraqi politicians to pressure the American military to leave Iraq after this year, when a U.N. mandate expires, unless the United States agrees to permit its soldiers to be subject to criminal prosecution under Iraqi law for attacks on civilians.
The family of Hafeidh Aboud, one of the three civilians killed on their way to the airport last month, said late Sunday night that the U.S. soldiers responsible should be prosecuted either in the United States or in Iraq.
"Why did they do this to us? My father liked the Americans very much," said Mohammed Hafeidh Aboud, 21, one of Hafeidh Aboud's seven children. "The American soldiers are guilty. Why did they do this? Why?"


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I know you have a fucking DA and I'm hoping you are reading this. I don't know who the fuck you think you are punching my face the other day and then going to my friend and telling her you are going to drop her. THE FUCK!? I will drop your stupid ass, If she tells me that you touched her...so much as a fucking fingernail tip, I will come to your house and fuck you up. I know where you live, I have been over your house before. I don't give a fuck if your dad is a MMA Fighter I'll fuck him up too!
Back the fuck off my girl -.- That's all I'm going to say, I warned you once, this is the second time. The third will be my foot up your ass and my fist down your throat.
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you fuckin' TELL em Ikaru! That's mah little bro >:U
Show em who's boss.
Show em who's boss.
Fiesty. xP But I would be the same if someone tried to hurt my friend. >-> Or maybe worse.
This is me everyday though e3e, I'm a lot worse when I'm pissed, it's like I have 40000 roid rage sessions all at once.
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Ok, about a 2-3 weeks ago, my boyfriend and I went to go start our truck one morning. It started and ran for like 5 seconds, but then just shut off. We tried and tried to get it going again, but it still wouldnt start. We had it towed to a machanic, but even he didnt know what the problem is. He ran all the tests he could everything came up fine. He said it might be the disributor or a short in the wire. So he replaced the wire he thought it was, but still nothing. So we got a new distibutor. And that still didnt fix it. The thing still will not start. We've replaced the fuel fitler, spark plugs and wires, and the distibutor so far. Please, this is the third car within a year that had a severe enough problem that we couldnt even drive. I need help?
Why wont my truck start? How can I fix it? on 1991 Mazda B2600
by xxjakkixx in Pittsburgh, PA on January 30, 2013
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maybe the ecu?
ANSWER by globalhelper , January 31, 2013
do you have spark and fuel pressure?


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A Sports Column Unlike Any Other
I have never heard of Mark Whicker. A quick search reveals nothing unusual, nothing that would indicate this to be some sort of clever prank at the expense of sports columnists or our culture at large. There is, of course, the small possibility that it is some kind of prank I am just not getting-it happens!-but in either case, it is one of the most bizarre things I've seen in some time. Not yet convinced? Here's how it opens.
It doesn't sound as if Jaycee Dugard got to see a sports page.
Box scores were not available to her from June 10, 1991 until Aug. 31 of this year.
She never saw a highlight. Never got to the ballpark for Beach Towel Night. Probably hasn't high-fived in a while.
She was not allowed to spike a volleyball. Or pitch a softball. Or smack a forehand down the line. Or run in a 5-footer for double bogey.
Now, that's deprivation.
Oh yes, there is more.


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The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association requires that a background check be conducted on its adult participants once per soccer year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). If an adult referee plans to officiate Minnesota Youth Soccer games, tournaments, etc. during the soccer year, they: 1) are required to complete a background check, and 2) must meet the background check requirements (pass). If you have any questions, please contact Kent Campbell, MYSA Executive Director, at email@example.com.
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The Heat - Written by Katie Dippold
Yesterday, I wrote a piece that gave my argument about why you need to go and see The Heat this weekend. What I didn't share since I was embargoed was the fact that I really liked the movie and it made me laugh so hard, harder than I have done in a long, long time.
I want to be very clear. Even though this film stars women, it is a big Hollywood movie. It is going for very broad strokes. I congratulate Katie Dippold for her big screen debut as a screenwriter, but you can tell it has the typical problem of most Hollywood movies -- too many cooks in the kitchen. It's a bit all over the place and the story is not perfect but that didn't bother me because that is what I expect from studio films. And I still enjoyed myself. Read more...
Two mysterious women seek refuge in a run-down coastal resort. Clara (Gemma Arterton) meets lonely Noel (Daniel Mays), who provides shelter in his deserted guesthouse, Byzantium. Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan) befriends Frank (Caleb Landry Jones) and tells him their lethal secret. They were born 200 years ago and survive on human blood. In the small, quiet town, people start to die. And the past that the girls have been running from for so long, finally catches up with them – with astonishing consequences. (from press materials)
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Reaching far beyond Hollywood's hypersexualized femme fatales, the film candidly explores the modern American woman through intimate portraits encompassing issues of protection, power, feminism, and violence. A Girl and A Gun is a complex and thoughtful meditation on a deadly serious issue. (from film website)
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Texas troubadours like Pat Green and Lyle Lovett have expressed their love of Texas in song, with lyrics waxing nostalgic over everything from honky-tonks to tubing down the Guadalupe River. Well, I love Texas too, but as a lawyer, my take on things is from a somewhat different perspective. I may not go on about bluebonnets, barbeque, or the beauty of the Marfa lights, but there are traits that I treasure about our legal system.
Don't Mess With Texas, or Texas Monuments
In Texas, we're justifiably proud of our history, and we take steps to protect it. That's a lesson learned the hard way by people ranging from rocker Ozzy Osbourne to Daniel Athens. Osbourne, of course, relieved himself at the Alamo and was promptly banned from San Antonio (he later made a substantial donation to preservation efforts for the historic site, and was forgiven). On February 4, Mr. Athens became the latest person to learn the hard way that you don't mess with Texas when he pleaded guilty to a felony for urinating on the Alamo. Chapter 28 of the Texas Penal Code makes it a felony to deface a public monument or place of human burial. Athens faces a sentence of anywhere from 180 days to two years in state prison for his act. Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed, whose office prosecuted not just Athens but other offenders over the years who have defaced the Alamo with graffiti, says "You don't mess around with the Alamo. Nobody does, man . . . we have to preserve our heritage. It's a shrine. It's all about respect."
Think Your Courthouse is Dangerous? Try This One
Courthouses, like many public buildings, will have their infestations of rats, mice, or creepy-crawlers like termites or cockroaches from time to time. But in at least one Texas courthouse, the varmints are a lot more dangerous, and quintessentially Texan. Last November, officials at the Galveston County Courthouse had to post signs warning people "Rattlesnakes in Area" after rattlesnakes were found basking in the sun on the courthouse lawn. Some of the venomous reptiles were over a foot long. Signs were posted cautioning visitors, "Do not walk through the grass. Remain on concrete walkways. Do not leave children unattended." 2013 was the third straight year for rattlesnake sightings at the courthouse, and county officials are now considering different landscaping options less hospitable to snakes. So, remember, if you visit Galveston County, there are dangerous snakes at the courthouse—and some of them are outside on the lawn.
Our Cuisine is So Good, Even the Legal Disputes About It Will Make Your Mouth Water
We take our food seriously in Texas—serious enough to go to court over it. Our state courts have been hosts to disputes over the trade secrets associated with Tex-Mex restaurant recipes as well as the trademarks for barbeque joints. And in a lawsuit currently pending in Harris County, warring taco chains are litigating a legal beef that is uniquely Texan. Torchy's Tacos (with twenty locations around the state) claims that the upstart Texas Taco Company (with three locations) stole confidential information from its "Taco Bible," described as "a start-to-finish recipe and process guide for every one of Torchy's food items." Torchy's lawyer maintains that, thanks to the wrongful conduct of a former Torchy's employee, Texas Taco Company is "nothing more than a blatant Torchy's ripoff." The lawsuit alleges that the security cameras at one of its Houston locations captured former employee Mario DeJesus smuggling a copy of the "Taco Bible" out. DeJesus was questioned and fired shortly thereafter, and roughly two months later, Torchy's management learned that DeJesus was not only working at Texas Taco Company, but the upstart's menu allegedly featured food item descriptions identical to those on Torchy's menu, with only a change in name.
Our Prosecutors are Packing
Few states whole-heartedly embrace the Second Amendment quite like Texas does. We have one of the highest percentages of gun ownership in the country, a concealed carry law, and if you can't find a gun show on each weekend, then you're probably not looking hard enough. It's legal for judges and prosecutors to carry firearms. Of course, there are some prosecutors who probably need to think long and hard before packing heat. For example, last November, McLennan County Assistant District Attorney Michael Jarrett was admiring the new Glock semiautomatic pistol belonging to one of his colleagues while inside the courthouse. Thinking the gun wasn't loaded, he aimed it at an office window and fired, shattering the glass and striking a brick cell at the nearby county jail. Jarrett, who has a concealed carry permit, says "I was being extremely safe." Apparently, not safe enough.
And in Houston, a Harris County assistant D.A. is in trouble over an alleged road rage incident last month. Susan Sciacca, who works in the Family Protective Services Division and prosecutes cases of child abuse and neglect, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Johnny Leazer, after he might have inadvertently cut off the prosecutor while driving on Tomball Parkway, she allegedly followed him into a nearby bank parking garage and pulled out a handgun. Leazer says "I honestly thought she was going to shoot me." Sciacca claims she was in fear for her life during the incident. A bank surveillance camera purportedly captured the incident on video, but the footage has not been released.
Belief can be a powerful thing. Sometimes, the law will, under certain circumstances, show deference to that belief, such as the individual who recently persuaded the Department of Motor Vehicles to allow him to have his driver's license photo taken while wearing a spaghetti strainer on his head (he claimed to be a practicing "Pastafarian"). On other occasions, the law will be less deferential, as in cases of so-called "honor killings" in the United States committed by persons claiming to be following the culture and customs of their homeland. As some cases illustrate, however, sometimes the tighter the hold that certain beliefs have on an individual, the sweatier his grip on reality seems to be.
For example, in South Carolina, a court recently found a man not guilty (by reason of insanity) of arson for burning down his own home. The man committed the act thinking that witches were in his home. Yes, witches—not the practicing Wiccan type but the flying around on broomsticks, "Wicked Witch of the West" variety. The judge agreed with mental health professionals, and sentenced the defendant to up to 120 days in a state mental health facility. And in Iceland, a highway project was halted pending concerns over the construction's impact on the environment and "elf habitats." Yes, elves. Believe it or not, the Supreme Court of Iceland is expected to rule on a case brought by the "Friends of Lava," a group that, among other things, advocates for elves, or "Huldufolk (Icelandic for "hidden folk"). The group wants the Icelandic Road and Coastal Commission to abandon the road project because it would disturb the elf habitat, including an area that contains an "elf church." As silly as it may sound, a 2007 survey by the University of Iceland found that 63% of the respondents felt it was at least possible that elves exist.
But before you laugh off the idea that lawyers (as opposed to their clients) could be swayed by silly beliefs, consider the following two lawyers—Michael Busby, Jr. and Robert Allan Wright, Jr. Mr. Busby is an attorney in Houston who practices bankruptcy and family law. In December 2013, Busby paid a Houston fortune teller, Melena Thorn of the "Psychic Love Spell Center" $30 for a tarot card reading, $500 for a "ritual to reunite husband and wife," and $2,700 in cash in a box so it could be "cleansed." Busby alleges that the money was not "cleansed" and returned, and that he and others have been defrauded by the so-called psychic. He's seeking at least $1 million in damages, as well as an injunction to keep Thorn and those connected with the "Psychic Love Spell Center" from engaging in "fortune telling" or "practicing or advertising Psychic abilities" in Texas. Busby is also asserting claims for breach of contract and for violating Texas consumer protection law, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Busby says he has had tarot card readings in the past as he sought out "anything that helps give me an edge." How will the case turn out? Without my crystal ball or Magic 8-Ball, I probably can't say.
As for Robert Allan Wright, Jr., he is an Iowa lawyer who has been practicing for more than 30 years. Apparently, though, that's not long enough for him to know better than to fall prey to an Internet scam promising a windfall of millions from Nigeria. One of Wright's clients would supposedly receive over $18 million from a long-lost relative in the African country, as long as $177,660 in "Nigerian inheritance taxes" and additional monies for an "anti-terrorism certificate" were paid. Attorney Wright solicited over $200,000 in loans from current and former clients promising a huge return on their investment, and he himself looked forward to a $1.8 million contingency fee.
Wright communicated with a variety of people he thought were lawyers, bankers, and in one case, the president of Nigeria. He transferred all of the money he raised to the Nigerians. Yet—color me surprised— no money or "inheritance" was ever paid. Not long thereafter, the clients and former clients from whom Wright had borrowed money brought disciplinary complaints against the lawyer. In December 2013, the Iowa Supreme Court suspended Wright's license to practice law for at least one year.
Was it criminal stupidity? For the Iowa Supreme Court, it was a case of too much belief and not enough competence. The Court observed that "Wright appears to have honestly believed—and continues to believe—that one day a trunk full of . . . one hundred dollar bills is going to appear upon his office doorstep." The Court also said that Wright should have investigated further and been more competent in such efforts, since even "a cursory internet search" would have alerted the lawyer that the "dream of a Nigerian inheritance was probably based on a scam."
Belief can indeed be powerful, but without some brainpower or good old-fashioned common sense to back it up, it can be useless. And if you don't believe me, then perhaps you'd like to discuss some oceanfront property in Arizona that I have . . . .
When it comes to indulging in sidelines, lawyers have a fair amount of latitude. There are lawyers who have gone into fields as diverse as broadcast journalism and creating Lego art. Prominent Hollywood entertainment lawyer Harry Brittenham writes elaborate sci-fi/fantasy graphic novels in his spare time. Litigator Neville Johnson's alter ego is that of blues singer-songwriter Trevor McShane. High-powered bankruptcy lawyer Kenneth Klee, when he's not charging top dollar for legal advice, practices alternative medicine as an "energy healer" who says he can "talk to spirits, mend broken bodies and wounded souls and, if necessary, perform exorcisms," according to the Wall Street Journal (and why shouldn't it make sense for a lawyer to perform exorcisms? After all, everyone says that "possession is nine-tenths of the law.").
But for judges, it's a completely different story. When it comes to doing anything other than being a judge, jurists are subject to considerable scrutiny because of judicial canons against lending the prestige of their office to advance private interests, or bringing the office into disrepute. Because of this, members of the judiciary have to be very careful about their off-the-bench activities, and even hobbies and interests. For example, in South Carolina, a magistrate judge recently had to get the blessing of an official ethics opinion before participating in a "Dancing With the Stars"-type of competition. South Carolina's Advisory Committee on Standards of Judicial Conduct, in Opinion No. 4-2013, examined whether a full-time judge could participate as a dancer in a fund-raising event for the judge's church. In the event, the judge would be one of 5 dancers from the congregation paired up with a local dance professional, and donations would be solicited for the church, with people contributing (and voting for the winners) online. According to the Committee, the judge could participate in the fundraising event, as long as he didn't personally solicit donations, the identities of contributors were kept confidential, and the religious organization didn't use the prestige of the judge's office in fundraising efforts.
Dancing magistrates in South Carolina may be one thing, but what about a cooking judge in Florida? The Florida Supreme Court's Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee recently dealt with an inquiry from a judge who wanted to compete in a cook-off held during the 12th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival as a "means of community outreach and levity." Noting that while the cooking contest offered a cash prize for the winner, it was not a fundraiser, the Committee said it was okay. The Committee reasoned that "participation in the cook-off would not appear to exploit the judge's judicial position or involve the inquiring judge in frequent transactions or continuing business relationships with persons likely to come before the court on which the judge serves." The Committee also pointed out that—regardless of the judge's culinary skills—participation could be a good thing since "a judge should not become isolated from the community in which the judge lives."
Dancing and cooking may be all well and good, but heaven forbid that a judge have a sense of humor that he shares with others. At least that's the reasoning of the New Jersey Supreme Court. In September, New Jersey's highest court considered the appeal of part-time municipal judge Vincent August Sicari, who for years juggled a daytime gig hearing traffic ticket cases on the city court bench for South Hackensack, N.J. with a night job as stand-up comedian "Vince August." In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court ruled that Sicari's comedy career was "incompatible with the Code of Judicial Conduct." Among other considerations, the court observed that Sicari's comedy routine involved some jokes poking fun at national origin and religion, and it was possible "that a person who has heard a routine founded on humor disparaging certain ethnic groups and religions will not be able to readily accept that the judge before whom he or she appears can maintain objectivity and impartiality that must govern all municipal court proceedings." In the wake of the decision, Sicari resigned from his part-time judicial post.
Seriously? Does religion and national origin really come up much in the context of traffic ticket cases? I guess if you're a judge you can dance in South Carolina, cook up a storm in Florida but no matter what you do, don't make people laugh in New Jersey.
Let's face it: how you choose to express yourself matters. The words you choose, the tone you take—it's all critical to how your message is received. This is especially true in the law and in the disputes that find their way into the legal system. Take quarrels between feuding neighbors, for example. Depending on how one neighbor chooses to express himself, a garden-variety argument could escalate into the Hatfields and the McCoys in no time. 52 year-old Brian Malta of Kiantone, New York apparently has both an ongoing beef with his neighbors in the rural western New York village and an appreciation for military history. He's been charged with repeatedly firing his historic Civil War cannon at his neighbors, and has been charged with harassment and menacing. Malta, who's out on bail, fired the cannon only with a powder charge and wadding (no cannonball), but that didn't stop the police from confiscating it. And Alan Markovitz, a Detroit-area strip club entrepreneur, had perhaps the ultimate expression of disdain for his ex-wife after their divorce. He bought the house next door to her and erected a 12 foot-high, $7,000 bronze sculpture of a hand with its middle digit raised in the direction of his ex-wife's house. Markovitz even had a spotlight installed so that night and day, the sculpture can be clearly seen from his former spouse's window. It's as if he was hoping for a Mastercard commercial: "Buying the house next door to your ex – $300,000; having a giant sculpture installed – $7,000; flipping the bird at your ex-wife for eternity – priceless."
At the same time, we have to be careful about the words we use. Energy drink giant Monster recently learned that lesson the hard way. It all started when the drink company hired D.J. Z-Trip (a/k/a Zach Sciacca) to perform at its annual "Ruckus in the Rockies" snowboarding competition. Following the event, Monster put together a highlight video, sound tracking it with a "megamix" that D.J. Z-Trip had assembled of Beastie Boys songs. A Monster representative named Phillips then emailed the finished product to Z-Trip, asking the D.J. "Please have a look at the video from this past weekend and let me know if you approve." According to legal documents that were later filed, the D.J. responded "Dope!"
Monster went ahead and released the video—complete with Beasties songs—to YouTube, prompting a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by the Beastie Boys in August 2012. Monster's "defense" was to blame Z-Trip, saying that the D.J. had authorized the use and that he had breached a contract and committed fraud by posing as someone who could issue a copyright license on behalf of the Beastie Boys—all by virtue of using the word "Dope." Not surprisingly, a federal judge had no problem tossing out the claims against D.J. Z-Trip, saying no reasonable person could understand the "sparse communications" to constitute a granting of such rights. The court even administered a benchslap, saying: "It would take a heroic effort of explication to derive such a conclusion from their words and informal email exchanges. And to read Phillips's or Z-Trip's words to convey a contract to cede Monster such rights would flout common sense."
OUCH! But my favorite recent reminder that words matter comes from a recent response to the prosecution's motion in State of Tennessee v. Donald Powell, a criminal case pending in Williamson County, Tennessee. When prosecutors filed a pre-trial motion seeking not to be referred to as "the government" (evidently, they were worried about anti-government feelings and wanted to be addressed as "the People" or "the State"), defense attorney Drew Justice filed a hilarious response (that has since gone viral) making sarcastic fun of the government's silly position.
After pointing out that granting the prosecution's motion would not only be inaccurate but would also violate the First Amendment, Drew Justice got down to snarky business. He stated that if the government was allowed to choose what it would be called, then the defendant was entitled to similar treatment, proposing that Mr. Powell be addressed by only his full name, or simply "the Citizen Accused." Also, said Justice, "the designation 'That Innocent Man' would also be acceptable." And, since being referred to as a defense attorney or lawyer could be "prejudicial," Mr. Justice suggested that he be referred to as the "Defender of the Innocent . . . Alternatively, counsel would also accept the designation 'Guardian of the Realm.'" Moreover, he argued, since the state was represented by the attorney general, it seemed only fitting that "the Citizen Accused" have "an appropriate military title for his own representative" and so he humbly suggested that "the name 'Captain Justice' will be appropriate." In addition, because the "whole idea of being defensive comes across to most people as suspicious" and "to prevent the jury from being misled," Mr. Justice proposed renaming it "the Resistance." That would make him "Captain Justice, Guardian of the Realm and Leader of the Resistance."
I like that. But even if you or I never get to be called "Captain Justice, Guardian of the Realm and Leader of the Resistance," remember that how you express yourself really does matter.
The legal system isn't always about high-minded serious notions about justice, empowering the powerless, punishing the guilty, and righting wrongs. It has its lighter moments, too, as the following examples illustrate.
Must Be Present to Win
It's a pretty basic concept, drilled into us from the very first church raffle (where you "must be present to win") to the wisdom of Woody Allen (who said "90% of life is showing up") to basics of litigation, which dictate that to recover money damages for being in an accident, you had to have actually been there (for starters). But that concept was lost on attorney John Bruster Lloyd and his clients, Luke Cash and Ami "Summer" Gallagher. Lloyd filed suit on behalf of Cash and Gallagher against Carnival Cruise Lines alleging that they were among the roughly 3,000 passengers stranded at sea amidst challenging sanitary conditions and limited food in February 2013 when the Carnival Triumph lost power. There's just one problem: the couple was never on board. Lloyd admits that he "screwed up," and has since filed an amended pleading in which the couple is still asserting claims against the cruise line for breach of contract, but which omits all that "suffering on board" stuff. Carnival representative Jennifer de la Cruz stated "That this lawsuit was even filed, alleging the plaintiffs suffered injury and mental anguish during a cruise they weren't even on, is truly shameful and reprehensible. Further, the fact that the suit also alleges misrepresentation and fraud is quite ironic."
Getting In the Last Word
The Dallas Cowboys are still embroiled in litigation over the Super Bowl ticket fiasco, but even the wins come with a drawback. After seeking nearly $200,000 for the costs of having to produce documents in the pending federal lawsuit, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones came away with only $25,025. Then the plaintiffs' attorney, Michael Avenatti, added insult to injury when he stated that "Hopefully, Jerry will take the $25,000 and hire a G.M. so the Cowboys have a shot at playing in the Super Bowl for the first time in nearly 20 years." Ouch! Flag on the play for unnecessary roughness.
A Drink by Any Other Name Still Gets You Drunk
I've written before about "trademark bullies"—the companies and their lawyers who send overzealous, heavy-handed letters to small businesses accusing them of trademark infringement. One recent example is CH Distillery, a popular bar/restaurant/micro-distillery in Downtown Chicago's West Loop. After their popular "OxyContin Cocktail" (a mix of London dry gin infused with Lapsang Souchong tea, ginger, honey, and lemon—no pharmaceuticals included) began attracting buzz, the distillery received a cease and desist letter from lawyers for Purdue Pharma, the Stamford, Connecticut-based drug company that makes the potent painkiller. Choosing to make lemonade with the lemons they received, CH Distillery has renamed the drink the "Cease and Desist" cocktail. And apparently, with all the publicity, the drink and the bar are more popular than ever. Thanks, big impersonal pharmaceutical company and your humorless legal toadies!
Speaking of Names
I've also written before about unusual case names, many of which are derived from government seizure cases, where the practice is to name the item or animal seized as the "defendant"—see, for example, U.S. v. Article Consisting of 50,000 Cardboard Boxes, More or Less, Each Containing One Pair of Clacker Balls, 413 F. Supp. 1281 (D. Wisc. 1976). One recent one, which went all the way to the South Dakota Supreme Court, involved an officer's decision to impound a bunch of cats he found roaming around the car in which a woman had been living. The officer, noting "a strong pet odor emanating from the vehicle," impounded the felines, resulting in a case that now lives on in the annals of justice: South Dakota v. Fifteen Impounded Cats, 785 N.W.2d 272 (S.D. 2010).
There's Always Room for Jell-O
From crazy cat ladies, we move to another figure many of us have encountered—the lunchroom food thief. The bane of any workplace, the person who steals the food of others from a communal workplace refrigerator has a special place in Hell reserved for him. While some of us deal with such a problem in one way (say, lacing a "bait" dish with liberal amounts of laxatives, placing it in the fridge, and waiting for hilarity to ensue), others take it very seriously. Like "calling the cops" seriously. On October 11, 2013, a Pennsylvania warehouse employee of Wakefern Food Corporation called police to the scene of a crime—the theft of his strawberry Jell-O snack by "a person or persons unknown." According to Pennsylvania police, "the incident remains under investigation." What, no CSI team?
You Drove Me to This
Romanian Radu Dogaru, one of six individuals on trial for a 2012 $24 million art heist from the Kunsthal Museum in Rotterdam, has admitted his guilt in the theft. But Dogaru and his defense lawyer now want to pin the blame on the Dutch art museum itself. They are threatening to sue the museum for negligence and failing to adequately protect the works by Monet, Picasso, and Gauguin, saying the museum made the robbery "too easy." Now I've seen everything.
A Punny Judge
Finally, it's time to revisit the topic of judges who like to include humorous references in their judicial opinions. The latest is U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C., who recently ruled on whether a nonprofit group, Scenic America, could challenge the Federal Highway Administration's authority to issue guidance on the construction of digital billboards. Ruling that Scenic America did have standing, Judge Boasberg decided to have fun writing the opinion, peppering it heavily with roadway references. He pointed out that the FHA "shifted gears" and "gave the green light" for issuing guidance that "paved the way" for digital signs, while Scenic America "bypassed" some legal routes before it "collided head-on" with federal law. The judge noted that the nonprofit group wanted "to put the brakes" on certain sign regulations, while critical motions were "throwing up roadblocks" to it efforts. Although the case was "at a crossroads," the court ruled that Scenic America's arguments were "fueled by concrete harm," bringing an "end of the road" for federal highway decision making. Accordingly, Judge Boasberg ruled, the Court "declines to take either exit proposed by [the government] and orders that the case should speed on to its next turn."
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I've been watching Star Trek TOS on BluRay, which I must say is a real pleasure since I'm noticing scenes that were in the original broadcast but left off the original DVD release. After watching the episode "Shore Leave" I couldn't help but wonder if the Bruce Mars the actor who played Finnegan is still living? In all the years I've gone to assorted Star Trek and Sci-Fi conventions I've never seen him attend one and IMDB has virtually no information on him either birthday or date of death which of course I hope is not the case.
Does anyone know if he's still living?
- He was in films from 1965 to 1969 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550308/ – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk).
- That doesn't really answer the question, as his article already states that. --31dot 12:51, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
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text: Preview of French Open 2012 - Women's Draw Raymond Doyle in French Open 24 May 2012 0 Share Share Tweet Email Shareean Gachassin president of the FFT, Women's champion Na Li of China, runner up Francesca Schiavone of Italy and Evonne Cawley pose with the trophies during the women's singles final match between Francesca Schiavone of Italy and Na Li of China on day fourteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on J (credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Sunday sees the start of the 2012 French Open championships in Roland Garros, Paris with the identity of the women champion anyone's guess.The female draw is wide open with a first time winner winning the last four titles and a final hasn't gone to three sets since 2001. Reigning champion Li Na must be a threat but the favourites will most likely be current Australian Open Champion Victoria Azarenka and many time grand slam winner Serena Williams.The favourite for this year's title is Serena Williams at 3.50 with Unibet, even though she hasn't won a French Open since 2002. She does however have 13 Grand Slam's to her name and comes into the tournament in good form. Close behind Serena is Victoria Azarenka, world number 1 and Australian Open Champion at 3.60. Her record in the French Open can only be described as average, with her best just two quarter final appearances in six attempts. However, she has only lost three matches this year so will definitely be a threat. Li Na is hoping to be the first woman to retain the trophy since Justine Henin in 2007 and she is in decent form having recently been a finalist in Rome and can be backed at 12.00. The player coming into the tournament with the best form is arguably three-time major winner Maria Sharapova and her price of 6.00 might attract some followers, although the French Open is the only grand slam she hasn't won and she is yet to reach a final here."In the women's draw it is tough to call, with 30% roughly being placed on Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka respectively – with the rest of the money spread across the field." Head of Unibet's Sportsbook, Erik Backlund told Live-Tennis.com.


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28219 Views 6 Replies Latest reply: Jan 18, 2007 9:46 PM by Andrew Zuniga
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in response to Food?The playlist file is stored in the Music folder on your hard-drive. It is created/modified anytime you add/delete music to iTunes. The actual music files are held in another folder inside Music folder. Your playlist file may not be able to find your music files since you moved them. Also, since you moved them to an external drive, I assume you connect the drive to your Macbook anytime you would want to listen to them? The only way for iTunes to recognize your playlists would be to have the external drive connected anytime you have iTunes open. However, that being said, the only way to recreate playlists is to drag them back into iTunes.
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in response to Food?There are 2 associated database files with your iTunes music folder, the .itl & .xml files. These 2 files are where all the information for your playlists are. It is crucial when you move to an external HD that these 2 files remain in place on your system's HD as that is there home. The only thing you really need to move to the EHD is the iTunes music folder.
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in response to StarDeb55Yeah, all I moved over was the actual song files themselves (I just copied and pasted all the artist folders onto the external HD). This means the old library file, with the old playlists on it, is still on my hard drive somewhere, right? Where, and what do I do with it?
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in response to Food?I've done this countless times moving my music to an external HD. You don't need to drag the files once they're in a new location. All you need to do is go in preferences and change your music location (to wherever your music is at now)and iTunes will keep everything else intact. You don't need to make a new iTunes Library or anything. Hopefully you've kept your old iTunes folder.
Also anytime you start iTunes before you turn on your external HD it'll switch back to the Music folder in your iTunes as a default. Meaning any new music you add will be put there.
Food? Jan 17, 2007 5:38 AM
in response to Andrew ZunigaI have my old iTunes folder, but all the music is on the external HD now. The only thing in the old iTunes Music folder is Garage Band files and an iTunes folder. The folder on the external HD has been set to the default already, so iTunes doesn't switch to the other one anymore.
What will re-loading the old iTunes Library file do? It's in the old iTunes folder.
Andrew Zuniga Jan 18, 2007 9:46 PM
in response to Food?The old iTunes library (the database file) houses all the playlists, aswell as ratings and playcounts. The .xml file houses play counts and ratings just in case your library crashes.
I reread your post and I'm assuming you dragged all your music files from the external HD to your iTunes? Unfortunately iTunes recognized them as "NEW" files which is why your ratings and play counts are no longer there.
The best way to have done this, without adding anything to the library, is switching the music location in the preferences. Replacing the new library with the old should make everything the way it was before and from there you should switch music location and the files should be the way they were before, as if the moving them never happened


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