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Posted December 18, 2012 and updated on December 20, 2012
Trouble With The Curve
The most recent home video release of this movie is December 17, 2012. Here are some details…
Home Video Notes; Trouble With the Curve
Release Date: 18 December 2012
Trouble with the Curve releases to home video (Blu-ray/DVD Ultraviolet Combo Pack) with the following extras:
- Trouble with the Curve: Rising through the Ranks
- Trouble with the Curve: For the Love of the Game
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This movie touts the advantages of having a live scout over using computer programs to find potential baseball stars—the opposite of the approach praised in Moneyball. Clint Eastwood stars as another grump old man in his film Grand Torino.
Father / daughter relationships are also featured in Dan In Real Life, Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story, Father of the Bride, Swing Vote and Fly Away Home.

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Kendra Wilkinson Continues To Defend Hank BaskettJuly 23, 2015 08:49:58 by Stephanie Gustafson
It's been a bumpy road for Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett ever since the dynamic duo's infidelity scandal came to light. Their drama has played out on multiple reality shows, including Kendra On Top and Marriage Boot Camp. Although she very briefly considered divorcing Hank, Kendra has since changed her mind — and she doesn't appreciate all the hate targeted at her husband! This is all very interesting, as Kendra has been more than happy to trash her husband in front of the cameras! Apparently, hating on Hank is only okay if your name is Kendra Wilkinson.
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Last Comic Standing Recap: Hilarious Is The New NormJuly 23, 2015 08:18:25 by Stephanie Gustafson
If your sides could use a little splitting, you're in luck: Last Comic Standing has returned. Sadly, JB Smoove is out of the picture, but Anthony Jeselnik is perfectly happy to take his place. The other new face is Norm Macdonald, who you may recall seeing on a little show called Saturday Night Live. Roseanne is practically a new face, as she is now a blonde. Will Anthony, Norm and blonde Roseanne live up to the hype? There's only one way to find out!
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Big Brother 17 Recap: Audrey's Big Mouth Sparks Big FightJuly 22, 2015 05:57:30 by Ryan Haidet
Here we go! The first big fight of Big Brother 17 erupted when Audrey found herself busted in her own terrible strategy. I have argued that Audrey is potentially the absolute worst player this show has seen in years — maybe ever. She has been caught in lies since the season began, becoming a target everybody seemed afraid to nominate for eviction — until tonight. Her lies have finally reached a level of frustration that nobody in the house wants to deal with. Thank goodness. Will Audrey be walking out the door this week? Find out what happened in the big fight with details inside this recap!
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Is Jenelle Evans A Source Of Inspiration For Other Teen Moms?July 22, 2015 02:04:38 by Stephanie Gustafson
Following a brief (but rather violent) spat with her baby daddy Nathan Griffith, Jenelle Evans is once again an engaged woman. This time, she is determined to make it work, even if this means taking things a bit more slowly than she initially planned. Even if this second attempt at a harmonious relationship doesn't work out, Jenelle can take comfort in knowing that she has inspired countless other young mothers.
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Lawyering Up! Kourtney Kardashian Prepares For A Possible Legal Nightmare Following Scott Disick BreakupJuly 22, 2015 12:19:00 by Stephanie Gustafson
It doesn't seem likely that Scott Disick will gain custody of his kids in the aftermath of his split with Kourtney Kardashian, but he could very well go after the Keeping Up With The Kardashian star's money. Kourtney evidently wants to stay a step ahead of her ex, as all signs point to the celeb preparing for a possible legal nightmare.
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31 Years And Counting! Jim Bob And Michelle Duggar Celebrate Their Wedding AnniversaryJuly 22, 2015 10:36:34 by Stephanie Gustafson
The last time Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar celebrated their anniversary, their daughter had just tied the knot and ratings for their show were through the roof. Everything has since changed, for, although the reality stars have been delighted to welcome a few new members into their family, they've also weathered a huge child molestation scandal and dealt with the loss of 19 Kids And Counting. But if there's one constant in the midst of all this drama, it's that Jim Bob and Michelle are still very much in love, for better or for worse.
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Vicki Gunvalson Dishes On Shannon Beador And The "Median" MediumJuly 22, 2015 08:36:24 by Stephanie Gustafson
Prior to the beginning of the new season of The Real Housewives Of Orange County, Tamra Judge promised that, this year, the show would deal with real problems and not just petty bickering. Boy, was she right! Vicki Gunvalson has easily suffered the most, for not only did she lose her mom, she fears losing Brooks Ayers to cancer. If anybody needs a break from the sadness, it's Vicki!
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About Time! Khloe Kardashian And Lamar Odom Finalize DivorceJuly 22, 2015 06:36:05 by Lisa Princ
Because, it's only been – oh, nearly 18 months since Lamar Odom was slapped with divorce papers by Khloe Kardashian, but it's finally a done deal. Kardashian and Odom recently both signed off on having their divorce finalized, but what the heck took so long?
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America's Got Talent Recap: Singers Take Over The Stage And The Judging PanelJuly 21, 2015 09:16:29 by Stephanie Gustafson
America's Got Talent us the ultimate proof of the "grass is always greener" cliche, for while it's nice to finally be done with the auditions, it's also tough to see so many amazing acts cut, when, just a few weeks ago, they would have received standing ovations. America is bringing plenty of talent to the stage — and this is making it very difficult for the judges to decide who should stay and who should head home.
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Extreme Weight Loss Recap: Not All Doors Are Meant To Stay OpenJuly 21, 2015 08:38:16 by Lisa Princ
One thing that we've all learned from watching shows such as Extreme Weight Loss or The Biggest Loser, is that part of getting healthy is not just dropping pounds, but dropping the emotional baggage that causes bad eating habits. And tonight on Extreme Weight Loss, one woman learned this the hard way, when she realized that not every door can stay open, and sometimes, it's best to simply close the door.
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The boards grant license privileges to health care providers, with members that serve five-year terms. The board has vacancies in medicine and surgery, medical health practice, nursing, nursing home administration, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistants, podiatry, psychology, respiratory care and veterinary medicine and surgery.
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Cuff Checklist, Experiment M509, Skylab 4, Carr
Skylab 4 astronaut Gerald Carr used this small notebook during test flights of a personal maneuvering unit designed for mobility during extravehicular activity (EVA, or spacewalks). The drawing on the cover shows a free-flying astronaut in a more whimsical mobility backpack than the actual one, which was powered by small nitrogen gas thrusters. The manual contains brief operating instructions and information for quick reference. Fastened to an armband worn over the long cuff of the spacesuit glove, the spiral-bound checklist wwould be readily accessible during EVA. During the 1973-1974 Skylab missions, however, the astronauts used the checklist and tested the maneuvering unit as an experiment inside the spacious orbital workshop, not outside. NASA transferred this item and many others to the Museum after the Skylab missions were completed.
Transferred from NASA
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- Gerald P. Carr
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- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
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- Human Spaceflight
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- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
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- plasticized paper, wire, metal plate, fabric, velcro
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Deep Soul Deities EP-release tonight at Sauce
Deep Soul Deities are serving up a heaping helping of that funky chicken grease tonight at Sauce -- and please, leave your tired loops at home.
That's right, Garageband geeks. The Twin Cities' newest hip-hoppers get surprisingly fresh by kicking it old school. Backed by a live band including drums, bass, sax, flute, and guitar, MC Automatic Earth flows his kicked-back flow across five sexy numbers on the group's debut EP, Strange Brew. Tracked with all members performing together live, the package relies not on heavy production but deep grooves and flighty horn sections to make your hips swang.
Standout tracks include "Parlour Trick," which demands to be heard from the back seat of a convertible on a sweltering summer day. Funk, dance, and jazz all make appearances as Automatic Earth spits literate lyrics reminiscent of De La Soul or Tribe Called Quest. "3sters" builds its nighttime aura around a slow soul burn that would make Prince blush, fleshed out with languid guitars and breathy flutes.
The Deities seed was sewn in 2008, originating as a three-piece recording experiment, and has since doubled in size and, presumably, funkiness. The crew preaches unity and love from the opening track; "Dead Lung Lounge" features Automatic Earth upping his tempo over a groove that promises to be a live crowd pleaser and culminates in an uplifting group chant.
It is clear throughout Strange Brew that Deep Soul Deities believe there is room for one more in the bustling Twin Cities hip-hop scene, and one listen proves them right. The ego-free rhymes and unassuming production, the sheer melody of the thing slides the Deities comfortably into their own niche, one that is likely to have wide demographic appeal. The music would make sense at a sweaty summer festival or a downtown cocktail party.
Those looking for the perfect musical accompaniment to a perfect summer night are well advised to check out Deep Soul Deities as they officially welcome their debut record onstage at Uptown's Sauce Spirits and Soundbar. With PRPLzebras, Parallax, and Kredentials joining the bill, it promises to be a long night of funk, soul, and smooth.
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the dawn of a Star Trek generation
In Praise of Leisure - "Imagine a world in which most people worked only 15 hours a week. They would be paid as much as, or even more than, they now are, because the fruits of their labor would be distributed more evenly across society. Leisure would occupy far more of their waking hours than work. It was exactly this prospect that John Maynard Keynes conjured up in a little essay published in 1930 called 'Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren.' Its thesis was simple. As technological progress made possible an increase in the output of goods per hour worked, people would have to work less and less to satisfy their needs, until in the end they would have to work hardly at all... He thought this condition might be reached in about 100 years — that is, by 2030." (via) [more inside]
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Words of wisdom from a wombat. (flash) From the Foundation for a Global Community. Also, an Extraordinary Moment.
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This recipe combines wild rice with peaches and avocado and accents it with lime-mint dressing.
Wild rice is best paired with ingredients that add depth and interest; here, that includes peaches, lime, mint and avocado. Be sure to use ripe peaches. Here's how I peel them: Cut the fruit in half and discard the pits. Place the halves skin side down on a hot grill grate. Cover and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until the skins start to contract. Transfer to a plate; the skins should slip off easily. — Stephanie Witt Sedgwick, special to The Washington Post.
Makes 6 servings
1 1 / 2 cups water
1 / 2 cup uncooked wild rice
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ripe peaches (about 5 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice
Flesh of 1 ripe avocado (about 5 ounces), cut into 1/2 -inch dice
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, white and light-green parts only (from 1 or 2 scallions)
1. Bring the water to a boil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add the wild rice and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cover, and reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, so the water maintains a low boil. Cook for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the rice is tender. Drain, if needed, and cool. (Editor's note: Keep an eye on the rice so the water does not cook off, letting the rice burn.)
2. Whisk together the mint, vinegar, lime juice, oil, sugar and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the cooled rice, peaches, avocado and scallions; toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust the sugar and seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.


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Will this bed support a true Tempurpedic king size foundation and mattress?
Easy to put together and looks great. Looks exactly as pictured....
Stanley King-size Bed
ITEM#: 80000931Lounge in comfort and style on this regal king-size bed. The elegant steel frame is powder-coated to resist cracking and chipping, while the six-leg base offers stability. With a graceful design that blends modern and traditional elements, this metal bed suits both contemporary and classic interiors and complements any bedding set.
This king-size sleigh bed is the perfect addition for your bedroom or guest room. The metal posts provide a rustic style while maintaining a modern and contemporary look. This bed is versatile, matching any decor and bedding set while adding class and elegance in any room. With the right bedding set, it offers an inviting colonial style.
- Complete your bedroom collection with this Stanley king-size bed
- Bed features virtually indestructible powder-coated finish
- King-size bed is a true heirloom piece
- Traditionally-styled solid metal bed
- Dozens of uniquely-shaped aluminum castings
- Indestructible rust brown finish will not chip, flake, or peel
- Three-inch finials sit atop two-inch diameter posts
- Three-dimensional finish stands out in any bedroom
- Four-post design is tall enough for any of today's thicker mattresses
- Specially-engineered six-legged steel bed frame provides support
- Bed measures 56 inches high x 77 inches wide x 86 inches long
- Headboard Height 56 inches Footboard Height 38 inches
Assembly required. This product ships in two boxes.
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Customer Reviews
Most Recent
Easy to put together and looks great. Looks exactly as pictured.Read More
Bed Frame
This is a great, sturdy bed frame. It goes with anything. Good price at Overstock.Read More
Good quality
We've had this bed for 5 years now and still love it. Has held up well, even through a move.Read More
Fine material that fit our needs exactlyRead More
Great Bed for the Price
I love this bed!! So pretty in the room -- very stable and well made. Have had this bed a few months now with no issues.Read More
Most Helpful
Good bed - watch the assembly
Good bed. Nice finish. Dark brown color. Solid once assembled. Ships in two boxes - one smaller but long frame box about 4" square but 8' long with its parts and then one very large (two people to move) 4' by 8' by 3" thick box that contains the headboard, footboard and its assembly and decorative parts. Frame is your typical one size for every mattress size that snaps together in the center rail. Use the outer holes in the center piece when it snaps together. No tools are needed. The frame on its own is a little wobbly but that's because the headboard and footboard aren't yet attached to stabilize everything. Now, the headboard/footboard attachment. The manufacturer cheats a little in that the headboard and footboard pieces are the exact same size. The headboard height is created by adding an extension leg on the bottom of each side and then those extension legs are what actually attaches to the frame. Note the headboard itself does *not* have any attachment holes. We attached the extension legs to the frame first, then placed the headboard over the legs then pressed down *hard* on the frame post at each end at the same time to compress the frame onto the extension legs. We thought it was easier to do it this way then trying to push the extension legs up into the headboard first or trying to do the compression without the extension legs attached. When the headboard is completely pressed down on the legs, there should be nothing but the joint of the two pieces - you should no longer see any of the inside smaller parts of the extension legs as you do before compressing the headboard onto the legs. If you don't compress hard enough, the headboard itself will rock a little as it's not tight enough with the extension legs. Press down HARD. I even considered a rubber mallet on the each end but we managed to compress it down far enough without needed the it. The headboard attaches to the frame via four long bolts/washer/nut. The bolt is an allen wrench bolt (allen wrench is included in the parts box) but the nut itself is a 10mm nut (no wrench comes in the kit for that). The instructions say to just use the allen wrench to tighten but I wanted to hold the nut too while tightening it all down. The footboard itself has the mounting holes in it and uses the shorter of the bolts and the allen wrench. Just screw the footboard to the frame. Finials then screw into the four posts at each corner. The footboard also has little decorative cups that the legs sit in. Note that you can see the feet of the frame after bed is assembled so you might want a longer bed skirt or something to block seeing them if you don't care for the exposed look. Not too tough to assemble but pay attention that the headboard has no mounting holes on it and the footboard does. That's the only way to tell them apart. The instructions also don't focus on the headboard first and then the footboard. It combines the assembly of the two in each of the steps so read through the instructions a few times so you know exactly what piece goes where.Read More
3 years and counting
Bought this bed about 3.5 years ago and it is amazing! It has been moved 4 times now (and reassembled) and it is perfect. It does not squeak and the screws remain tight. We are a bit heavier and actually have been quite surprised how well the bed has held up. I think this is the best frame ever!Read More
Stanley King Frame
At first I was a little nervous about ordering this item in fear of it being wobbley or squeaky- quickly my fears were put to rest. It was very easy to put together and is solid as a rock even if you jump up and down on the bed. The item arrived within 5 days of being ordered and looks great.Read More
Stanley Bed is a winner!
We love our new bed. It looks great, just like the picture online. The quality is excellent . My husband put it together in about an hour. According to him, it was easy and the instructions were clear. No parts were missing either! The bed arrived promptly two days after I ordered it. Amazing! The deal-clincher was the free shipping. I can't even imagine how much a solid metal bed would normally cost to ship. And king size beds I've seen elsewhere were priced three times what this one cost. I will definitely be checking Overstock.com's online catalog on a routine basis. I was completely satisified with this order, and I know several people who have also had satisfying experiences with this site.Read More
Excellent Bed
I love this bed. It is substantial and should last a long time.Read More
Questions & Answers
Hello RN4ever, unfortunately this item is out of stock. We currently do not have inventory to check, and cannot guarantee the item will be restocked. Thank you for shopping with us.
Can this bed accommodate 2 single box springs and 2 single mattresses?
Hello sashie, this lovely frame will support a singe or split foundation.Thanks for shopping with us!
If I purchase this frame with a 14 in gel memory foam mattress, do I need a platform to go with it?
Hello Karla, a box spring/foundation is required for this bed. Thank you for shopping with us.
What is the distance from the bottom of the side rail to the floor?
Hello missourihousewife, the side rails is approximately 8 inches from the floor. Thanks for shopping with us!
Does this bed have side rails or do the headboard and footboard just attach to the frame?
Hello ckramos, this includes side rails as well. Thanks for shopping with us!
Does this item contain the platform frame for the mattress or is that separate. It doesn't say in the details
Hello bida, you will need to purchase the box spring and mattress. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Can I just use the headboard if I don't end up wanting the footboard?
Hello Jamie, I hope your day is going well. The headboard and footboard are the same size and design. The headboard uses legs that raise it up and the holes for the side rails are located there. The bed frame has six legs beside the ones on the head and foot board. You will have brackets showing where the side rails attach. I hope this gives you some idea as to the construction of the bed. We do not recommend modifications, but it is your bed. Thank you for shopping with us.
What is the weight of this bed?
Hello jv, this bed weighs approximately 50 pounds. Thanks for shopping with us!
Why did you choose this product?
Reviews....using for a second home.
I have this exact bed already and really like it. I need a 2nd for a guest room.
same bed I was going to order from Wayfair, but about $200 cheaper for me on Overstock and it was in stock now!
great price for a Stanley, good reviews
Excellent looking & solidly built
Price and style
Liked the style and description of bed frame
Needed for new home
Liked it and good deal.
I bought two queen size frames and they were perfect! Excellent quality and stability!
the look and price
We liked the look and that it came with support for the box spring and mattress. The price was reasonable as well
Great price and reviews!
reviews are great and the look of the bed
Style and reviews
Attractive product with good reviews and excellent price.
Like the frame and cost.
Good reviews
Price and reviews
The description says "rust brown" but some of the comments say "gunmetal" as the color. Are there various lots/suppliers? How can a more accurate color be determined?
Hello carlosspain, we try to represent the colors of our products accurately. Unfortunately, due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen. Thank you for shopping with us.
How high does this bed sit from the ground? My husband is mounting a television on the wall and wanted to figure the height, approximately.
Hello vanbeezy, the bottom rail is 8 inches from floor.The side rail will hold a box spring approximately 7 1/2 to 8 inches inches from the floor. So the height of the bed will depend on the height of your box spring and your mattress set. For example if your box spring is 9 inches tall and your mattress is 9 inches tall that is 18 inches add that to the rails being 8 inches from the floor, for a total of 27 inches from the floor. I do hope this helps. Thank you for shopping with us. Rochelle B
Some reviews state that there are no holes in the footboard to enable connecting it to the frame. If there are no holes how do you connect it
Hello Dunelady, I hope your day is going well. I checked the assembly instructions to get the answer. The foot board has holes for the side rails. The head board has legs that you attach and these have the holes for the side rails. Thank you for shopping with us and have a great day.
Would a bed skirt with a 15 inch drop work with this bed? Some reviews have commented that the frame sits a little high off the floor
Hello Dunelady, yes, your bed skirt with a 15 inch drop should work fine with this bed. Thanks for shopping with us!
Do I need a split foundation for this, or will a single-piece box spring work? Is one preferable or more stable than the other with this frame?
Hello gracie611, this lovely frame will support either one, a singe or split foundation.Thanks for shopping with us! -Amanda P
How well will this work with a 12 in memory foam bed. Will it still need a base for the mattress and what will the base of the mattress measure from the floor?
Hello jmkwd12345, this bed will work with a 12-inch memory foam mattress. However, you would still need some type of foundation or box spring to support the mattress. The side rail that will hold a box spring/foundation is 7 1/2 inches from the floor. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you for shopping with us! Amanda
We got a foundation called a bunky board which is much thinner than a typical "box spring". Otherwise you'll need a step stool! (we made the mistake at first...)
Is there a weight limit for this bed? My husband weighes 410 pounds so I need a very sturday bed.
We are still researching this and should have the answer shortly.
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Its not the headboard or footboard that carries the weight, its the mattress frame. You could use wood blocks underneath at a few strategic places. Place the blocks once the frame is where you want it and before you put the mattress on.
Will this frame work with a low profile box spring?
Hello Valued customer, we appreciate your inquiry. Yes a low profile box spring should work for this item. The bed may not be as high though as in the picture, And sit lower in the frame. We hope this information has been helpful. Thank you for shopping with us. Have a great day!
I think it will work fine with a low profile box spring. We have the normal one but looking at it I can see no reason why it wouldn't. It is a great bed frame. I have an old fashioned quilt on it and use it in a guest room. People love it.
Do you need a California king mattress and box spring? Will a regular size king bed and box spring work?
Hello jon132783, we appreciate your inquiry. This item was designed for a King bed, so it would be best to stick with a King size mattress and box spring. We hope this information has been helpful. Thank you for shopping with us. Have a great day!
No, works with a reqular King bed
Will the head and foot boards connect to the king size frame we already have or does it only fit the frame that comes with it?
Hi mimi6florida, the head and foot boards may be able to connect to other frames, but they are designed to work with the included frame. I hope this helps, thanks for shopping with us.
Does the center brace go from top to bottom, or side to side? Our current frame is awful and separates, causing the two twin box springs to separate and fall down.
From side to side, this is a GREAT frame
Side to side. My husband said this bed was the best decision I made since I married him. LOL
We have this bed in two of our bedrooms. One is double and one is king. This bed is VERY sturdy. It is a great buy.
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MY son is 21 months old an repeats everything that anyone says, he is a little recorder walking behind us at all times, his daddy use to be really bad about using the word d**n, until reagan started saying it, and i have heard it's normal for them repeat words they hear, but he knows the meaning of it....everytime he drops something it comes out, if something bad happens he says it, my fiance and i scold him about using the word but he still continues to use it....any suggestions?
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In our house we ignore those words cause usually if we make a big deal about it they repeat it even more. Our 21month old doesnt say them yet but our DD did and we ignored her when she did it and she hasnt done it in a lonnnggg time. Now when she gets older and says it we will scold her but as of right now this seems to work for us :)
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He knows how to use it in context because that is probably the type of situation where he heard it. I agree to not make a big deal about it at this point and try not to use it around the little one. I scolded dh a few times before the kids even were talking about not using those words and that pretty much stopped it. We aren't big swearers anyway, so it wasn't that difficult to stop. The only word my 3.5 yo ds has ever used is "ass" and that is only because he heard it in Shrek. He used it in the same context as the movie, that is how I figured out where he got it from.
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Neither of my kids have said any bad words yet (knock on wood) but at this age I think the best thing is to ignore it. My oldest is 3 and if she were to say something like that I would try explaining that we don't say ugly words like that but I think 3 is the earliest that would even maybe work.
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I agree with the pp's to ignore it, and it may go away on it's own. If he doesn't hear it anymore, that is.
Lately, DD has begun saying "Go away, Mom!" whenever I do something she doesn't like. I finally asked her today (laughingly), "Do you really want me to go away?" She said, "No", smiling, and gave me a big hug and kiss. I told her it wasn't nice to say things like that, and I've noticed she's stopped saying it. Well, for a few days so far, at least.
hi there i also have a 21 month old girl thou any way i would try not to say those bad words as your self or family member at least not around him.
Cause at that age they pick up anything you say even if they might think they know what it imeans but don't.
If he is talking normal then as 10-15 words for a 21 month old then thats great. Just have to keep telling him thats bad to use that word try to find a way to show him its wrong put him in time out or do something that he wort like to know he is not suppose say that word.
If he is not talking thou as just that word then i would talk to your doctor and see if you and your doctor can set up a speech tharpy to help him with lanugae.
My daughter is going thou that right now it helps alot with her screams now she just jibbers all the time.
But no real words come out.She dosn't talk at all really not even 10 words but the theapy is helping her alot they work really well with you and they do it all in your home. well the one i am going thou does. So i hope this helps if not sorry.
The other day Grandpa thought it would be "funny" to say "Sharing sucks!" in front of DD...he was making a joke, because I was asking her to share. (And all of you KNOW how much 21-month-olds LOVE to share!....err yeah!)
He did not realize fully that she is in FULL parrot-mode these days...2 seconds later I hear "Sha-ring sucks" Oh joy! I was REALLY annoyed at Grandpa, but just said, "Sharing is good." and left it...though she did notice the look I gave Grandpa and she and he giggled. *Sigh*
But I agree with the others try to ignore and and steer the language in another direction. If you can come up with another word that "sounds" like whatever he's saying maybe use that. Or if your DH is REALLY REALLY in the mood to swear, until they get somewhat older, spelling something out works pretty well too.
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If Eden learned a bad word because we were saying it, oh well. We don't cuss, but I guess that would make us aware if we did and it would make us stop, which would be a good thing. I'd replace the word with another, more acceptable, one and ignore that one. But it's unrealistic and unfair, I think, to expect him to listen that he should not say the word when he's learned it from example.
If you drop something say "oh no!" or something like that, instead of da*n, kwim?
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One of the most misunderstood concepts in litigation is the concept of proof. San Diego business owners know when someone or some other business has committed a wrong. They know if a business partner has stolen from them, when a deal has been broken or when someone fraudulently induced them into a bad deal. Because of this confidence, business owners often walk into an attorney's office expecting an unqualified validation of their claims. In some rare cases, it may be true that a party has a virtually guaranteed win. Unfortunately, in most cases, prospective litigants face numerous hurdles involving significant litigation fees and costs, legal hurdles (including defenses), damages and amassing admissible evidence (proof) all of which vary the risk of loss. This article provides a brief summary of issues of proof in California litigation.
It's the attorney's job to evaluate the case and give the client a frank assessment of what lies ahead. A good attorney will be careful to qualify her assessment pointing out various problems that may lie ahead including potential problems with proof. The client tells his story and while the attorney is listening, she is picturing how admissible evidence will be gathered and presented at trial. This often creates a disconnect between attorney and client leaving the client feeling flat. However the business owner might feel, it is important that he accept his attorney's frank assessment especially when he has talked with several attorneys who are all providing similar evaluations. In fact, an attorney giving different advice might be blowing smoke to do whatever it takes to engage the client. It's extremely important for prospective litigants to understand that what they personally know and what they can actually prove with admissible evidence are not always the same. Accepting these realities is often complicated because of the client's personal and emotional connection to the dispute.
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If the damages are less than what it will cost to litigate the case, there is very little benefit in suing. Aside from the moral vindication, risking $50,000.00 to fight a court battle where the damages are $50,000.00 is effectively a useless exercise no matter how low the risk of losing is. Moreover, it's difficult to place a value on the emotional cost that comes with litigation. The battle itself takes a toll. Determining whether the damages are outweighed by the costs requires careful evaluation of numerous factors including the risk of losing and whether or not attorney fees are recoverable. The risk of losing is not always clear. The first step in analyzing risk is analyzing the merits of the case, something that should be analyzed with the assistance of an experienced litigator.
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Buy-Sell Agreements
Triggering events include the death, incapacitation, bankruptcy, divorce or retirement of a partner or the desire of a partner to sell his ownership interest. A good buy-sell agreement will clearly define precisely what happens upon the occurrence of any of these triggering events. It may call for the immediate purchase of a deceased, incapacitated or bankrupt partner's ownership interest by the company itself (Redemption Agreements), or it may grant the remaining partners a right of first refusal before the company itself is required to purchase the interest. It might also call for the remaining owners to purchase the ownership interest (Cross Purchase Agreements). In cases of divorce, the buy-sell agreement might require that any claimed interest of the non-partner spouse automatically transfer to the partner (the non-partner spouse will have signed a spousal consent when the buy-sell agreement was originally executed). When one partner wishes to sell his interest in the company, the buy-sell language will usually require that the remaining partners approve of the sale or at least maintain a first right of refusal in which case the buy-sell agreement will detail the mechanism by which this right will be exercised.
When Commercial Tenants File for Bankruptcy
Because federal bankruptcy law preempts California landlord/tenant law, it's important that commercial landlords and tenants alike understand the process when a tenant has filed for (or is considering filing for) bankruptcy. The timing of a tenant's bankruptcy is critical because once a tenant files for bankruptcy an automatic stay immediately stops any state court action against the tenant including pending unlawful detainer actions (evictions). Once the bankruptcy stay is in force, the tenant can maintain possession of the premises for up to seven months so long as it pays rent post bankruptcy filing. Landlords' recourse depends entirely on the timing of the landlord's pre-bankruptcy actions. If a judgment is obtained prior to the bankruptcy filing, the landlord will be able to recover possession. If an unlawful detainer action is filed but a judgment is not yet obtained, the landlord can file a motion with the bankruptcy court seeking to lift the stay so that the landlord can proceed with the unlawful detainer action. This can be accomplished in relative short order. If the bankruptcy action is filed before the landlord filed an unlawful detainer action, then the landlord is bound by the bankruptcy procedures which give tenants 120 days time to consider their options (90 days longer with a court approved extension).
Due to the bankruptcy risk, it's advisable for landlords to move quickly where they suspect a tenant is heading for bankruptcy and is behind in rent. Of course, there is a cost (especially for large retail centers) to serving three day notices and filing unlawful detainers on the drop of a hat. Long time tenants with proven track records are known entities. There is a benefit to working with these known entities to see if the problem is a short term one or, if not, whether a compromise can be reached. Either way, open lines of communication allow landlords to get a better sense of the tenant's current position while simultaneously letting the tenant know that the landlord is willing to talk. However, if there is any hint that bankruptcy is on the horizon, the sound business decision is to file an unlawful detainer action as soon as possible (after a three day notice to pay rent or quit is served) and to pursue the action to judgment as quickly as possible.
The decision for tenants on the verge of bankruptcy on the other hand is much simpler. They want to file for bankruptcy as soon as possible. However, it's important that they are not filing bankruptcy for the sole purpose of avoiding eviction. First, at best the eviction proceedings are merely delayed (and rent for the post bankruptcy filing will still be due). Second, there are consequences to filing frivolous bankruptcies. For a tenant that truly qualifies, bankruptcy is certainly worth considering and back due rental obligations should be a factor in that decision. Because of the negative consequences attached to bankruptcy, it's important to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to fully understand whether it is right for your business.
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Selling Shares of Stock in Your Privately Held Corporation
Whether or not to sell shares in a privately held corporation is often hotly debated among shareholders. In most cases, the shareholders are seeking a necessary cash infusion either because initial funding has run out before the company could reach its full potential or because the shareholders desire expansion. The shareholders, however, are simultaneously reluctant to share equity, profit and control. After investing significant personal time and resources in development, they feel as though they have poured their heart and soul into the company. With so much invested and so much at stake, it's not surprising that shareholders have disagreements about funding and expansion. Funding and expansion aren't the only reasons shareholders may want to issue new stock. In smaller closely held corporations, it may be that the shareholders (typically fewer in number) desire to issue new stock to someone with a particular expertise even if that person has no money to invest. In other cases, issuing new stock is a way to ease into a full transfer of ownership over time so that tax liabilities are spread out.
In addition, there are important practical considerations not the least of which is whether or not those wishing to sell corporate stock have the authority to do so under the corporate by-laws. If the by-laws require a unanimous decision of the shareholders for the issuance of new stock, then even a one-percent owner with little involvement in the company's operations can veto the sale. If the total authorized shares under the Articles of Incorporation are already outstanding, then either the Articles need amending or the shareholders will have to relinquish some of their existing shares.
Finding Investors: Once the corporation's directors decide to issue new corporate stock, the first step becomes the difficult task of finding an investor. In some cases, the call for issuing new stock in the corporation arises because the board of directors has already found (or been approached by) a prospective investor. In such cases, the investor has already been vetted and the directors go straight to a vote. In other cases, the directors consult with the shareholders about the need for investment and after satisfying themselves that the shareholders are on board, seek out investors.
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What is Gross Negligence in Indemnification Clauses?
Commercial tenants are often perplexed when they realize that under the terms of their lease, they are responsible for damages that occur on the leased premises even if caused by the landlord's own negligence. In most cases, the landlord's liability for just about any scenario is limited to gross negligence and willful misconduct. Landlords typically insist that all liability shift to tenants because tenants have control over the leased premises. Tenants are then required to adequately insure against all liabilities whether or not it's the landlord's fault. The idea that tenants should be responsible for a landlord's negligence seems counter intuitive. Landlord's simply argue that they do not want to get caught up in battles over who may or may not be negligent. In their view, the simpler solution is for tenant's to indemnify landlords for all liabilities while maintaining adequate insurance coverage (including insurance covering the landlord's negligence). Whether or not one buys into the argument, the practical reality is that most landlords in California will insist on indemnification clauses requiring tenants to defend, indemnify and hold landlords harmless except in cases of the landlord's gross negligence or willful misconduct. As a practical matter, excepting gross negligence and willful misconduct from indemnification clauses is not problematic for landlords because under California law they are already unable to contractually shift liability for their own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Willful misconduct is intentional misconduct. But what is "gross negligence"?
In layman's terms, negligence is often referred to as carelessness. In legal terms it refers to the failure to meet an accepted standard of conduct. For example, a surgeon that accidentally leaves a sponge in a patient would clearly be careless thereby breaching the "standard of care" expected from surgeons generally. Gross negligence refers to a level of negligence that is greater than standard negligence but falls short of an intentional act to harm. Leaving the sponge in the patient on purpose because the surgeon didn't like the patient's constant complaining would be an intentional act. In California, gross negligence is defined as misconduct that demonstrates either a want of even scant care or an extreme departure from the ordinary standard of conduct. Gross negligence falls somewhere between a careless accident and an intentional act. Perhaps a nurse reminded the surgeon twice that the sponge was still in the patient but the surgeon decided to respond to a text message. Being warned about the sponge and texting while operating reflects a more careless act and in this case arguably rises to the level of gross negligence. Defining the contours of what is and what isn't gross negligence however is easier said than done. Proving gross negligence then, at least in California, depends on making a factual determination as to what is scant care and/or an extreme departure. This is a highly subjective standard. The finder of fact (the jury in most cases) is tasked with determining what the standard of care is and then what level beyond this standard rises to gross negligence. In short, proving gross negligence is difficult in almost any circumstance.
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Forming a California Partnership
Although California law does not require a written partnership agreement, there are significant risks associated with informal oral agreements to form partnerships. If after careful consideration, the prospective partners opt to go with the partnership, there is little doubt that a written partnership agreement should be entered into. A written agreement of some sort is an essential part of any good business venture. A well drafted written partnership agreement helps insure that there will be no future misunderstandings regarding each partner's intent. Often, partners rely on the default provisions governing partnerships under California law without realizing that many of these default provisions are inapposite to the partners' expectations. Or in some cases, the partners will merely rely on oral agreements to deal with key provisions. However, enforcing oral agreements comes with a host of problems that can result in significant future conflict. See "Why Oral Partnerships Are a Bad Idea". California's Revised Uniform Partnership Act (RUPA) sets forth the default rules that govern oral partnerships.
Important Provisions in Partnership Agreements
A complete analysis of every possible provision in a partnership agreement is beyond the scope of this article. However, there are key issues that prospective partners should pay particular attention to:
- Limitations on Outside Pursuits: It is common for partners to commit varying amounts of time towards the operation of the business. Some maintain full time employment while committing resources and after hour time towards operation of the partnership. Others maintain partnership interests in other business ventures. A well-written partnership agreement will address whether these options are permissible. Whatever the case, the partnership agreement needs to clearly delineate each partners obligations and limitations with respect to time and resources towards business operations.
Negotiating Option Clauses in Commercial Leases
The terms of commercial leases vary significantly depending on the type of commercial property being leased and the specific business goals of both landlords and tenants. "Option clauses," also known as "renewal terms," are provisions in a commercial lease agreement that allow a tenant to extend the term of the lease for an additional term after the initial term has expired. Tenants prefer option clauses because they reduce the risk of having to relocate an established business after the expiration of the initial term.
While option clauses are prevalent in commercial leasing, most landlords would probably prefer not to have to deal with them. This is especially so where the rental rate during the option period is fixed. Option clauses prevent landlords from leasing the premises on the open market and ultimately obtaining the highest possible rent. Options give tenants a choice which necessarily reduces a landlord's flexibility. Once a tenant exercises its right to the option term, the terms of the option clause govern regardless of how good the market is at the time. That is why most landlords prefer that the rental rate during the option period be determined by the actual market rate for the premises at the time the option is exercised. This is generally a fair approach for both landlords and tenants because each side is equally exposed to the vagaries of the market.
A market rate would benefit tenants if the leasing market is especially soft when it comes time to exercise the tenant's option. Moreover, in soft markets, tenants may be tempted to explore better options leaving landlords with empty space. To hedge against this uncertainty and in exchange for including an option clause, landlords will usually require that there be a floor to the new rental rate during the option period (usually no less than a 3% increase over the rental rate immediately preceding the option period). This provides landlords with the best of both worlds - a minimum increase in rent even if the leasing market is dismal or an increase in rent equal to the higher market rate should the market be strong. In such circumstances, tenants are better off with predetermined fixed increases in rent usually consistent with the annual increases in rent during the initial term of the lease. Either way, option clauses are inherently valuable to tenants and how the rental rate is determined during any option period under the terms of the lease will depend on the tenant's bargaining power during commercial lease negotiations.
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Derivative Lawsuits and the Closely Held Corporation
In general, shareholders are not permitted to sue corporations on their own behalf seeking damages for themselves. Instead, they are required to bring an action against wrongdoers (usually the officers and/or directors of the corporation) on behalf of the corporation in what is termed a "derivative" lawsuit. Where the corporation has a legal claim that the officers and/or directors refuse to prosecute on behalf of the corporation, the shareholders may do so derivatively. The damages recovered from a derivative lawsuit go to the corporation which in theory results in increasing share value. The idea of a derivative lawsuit may seem an oddity or even absurd to the average investor, especially shareholders in small closely held corporations where it's officers or directors are stealing from the company.
The public policy behind derivative actions is to protect corporations (especially publicly traded corporations) from the whims of fickle shareholders unhappy with share values. Even though it may be difficult for these fickle shareholders to win, the ability to bring actions without limitation can create significant waste. In essence, the goal is to reduce the number of frivolous suits and to encourage informal resolution, and there is a plethora of corporate law dictating the procedures necessary for bringing derivative actions. In general, derivative law requires shareholders to make a written demand on the corporate officers requesting that action be taken to investigate and if necessary file a lawsuit on the corporation's behalf seeking to remedy the wrongs. This gives the corporation the opportunity to address the shareholders' concerns in an effort to avoid costly litigation. The problem, especially for shareholders in smaller corporations, is that making written demands and allowing reasonable time for the corporation to act wastes important time especially if the officers and directors are all part of the problem. Nonetheless, where a derivative action is required, the demand is mandatory (except where the shareholders can show that due to the dominant control of the corporation by its officers, such demand would be futile). Pleading futility however requires more than simply naming all of the officers. The shareholders must be more specific. There are also potential bond requirements in derivative actions. If the corporation can show that there is no reasonable possibility that the lawsuit will benefit the corporation or its shareholders, the court may require the shareholders to post a bond up to $50,000. This can be prohibitory for many litigants. Moreover, because derivative actions are equitable actions, they are heard by judges and not juries. On the other hand, shareholders do benefit from derivative actions because they are able to recover attorney fees if they are ultimately found to be the prevailing party.
Derivative law for the most part isn't necessarily ideal for small non-publicly traded or closely held corporations. This does not mean that shareholders in smaller corporations are without options. A shareholder may bring a direct action against an officer or director who committed fraud against the shareholder specifically - for instance, intentionally lying to the shareholder to induce him into purchasing shares knowing that the lies misled the purchaser regarding the true value of the company. Similarly, a shareholder may bring any other direct action against the corporation or its officers and directors where the injury is to the shareholder personally and not to the corporation. Stealing from the corporation, breaching fiduciary duties to the corporate shareholders and mismanaging corporate assets are all generally considered injuries to the corporation requiring a derivative action. As explained above, this matters because of the additional procedural hurdles required to pursue derivative actions.
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Indemnification Clauses in Commercial Leasing
Indemnity clauses in general are designed to shift liability for claims asserted by third parties from one party to another. In the commercial lease context, tenants typically agree to both indemnify landlords and to defend and hold them harmless for all claims arising out of tenant's operation of business on the leased premises, tenant's maintenance of the premises and the negligence and/or misconduct of the tenant or its representatives, employees, agents and contractors (and sometimes even the tenant's customers). In essence, the tenant agrees to defend the landlord for specified damages or claims. While it may seem absurd to a prospective tenant, commercial leases sometimes contain language requiring tenants to indemnify landlords for claims for liabilities arising out of occurrences in the common areas controlled by landlords and even for those liabilities arising out of the landlord's own negligence.
Most importantly, under California law, these types or indemnification clauses are generally enforceable, at least in the commercial lease context. Of course, there are public policy considerations even where commercial leases are concerned. For instance, landlords cannot contract against future claims for their own intentional misconduct or gross negligence. It is advisable, given this limitation, for tenants to seek reciprocal indemnification language for any intentional conduct or gross negligence by landlords. Moreover, depending on the parties' relative bargaining power, some landlords may be willing to indemnify tenants for their own negligence and even the negligence of those under their control where the damages arise from occurrences in the common areas.
From the landlord's perspective, the idea is to shift liability to the tenants who conduct business on the premises daily. This reallocation of risk is guided by the parties respective insurance coverage. From a practical standpoint, the shift in responsibility is a shift in insurance obligations. If the lease shifts liability for "any and all" claims arising out of anything to tenant, it becomes incumbent upon the tenant to insure against "any and all" claims. In fact, most commercial leases specifically require suitable coverage. As such, allocation and the actual procurement of adequate insurance coverage is essential for both landlords and tenants.
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Tenant Estoppel Certificates in Commercial Leasing
Landlords routinely request estoppel certificates from their tenants. Tenant estoppel certificates are signed statements requested by third parties (typically lenders or prospective purchasers of commercial real estate) in order to verify certain terms between the current tenant and landlord of the commercial real estate property, things that cannot be ascertained by simply reading the commercial lease agreement.. The estoppel certificate confirms that a valid lease exists, that the lease remains in full force and effect, that neither the landlord nor tenant are in default and that the rent is paid up. This allows for instance a prospective buyer of a shopping center to better evaluate the shopping center's performance. Once a tenant verifies these details in the estoppel certificate, they cannot be later disputed. Potential purchasers of the commercial property rely on the certificates to evaluate the risks associated with purchasing the property and to determine an appropriate offering price.
What Information is Included in a Tenant Estoppel Certificate?
Typically, an estoppel certificate will ask a tenant to verify the following:
- The date of the commencement of the lease;
- That the lease has been unmodified and is in full force and effect or that it has been modified;
- The most current date in which rent is paid through; and
- That there are no defaults by the tenant or the landlord.
Other information that may be requested in an estoppel certificate includes the financial health of a tenant, the amount of any security deposit paid, the tenant's ownership structure, or whether there is any ongoing litigation related to the tenant. Most of the time, but not always, landlords will attach a form of the estoppel certificate as an exhibit to the actual lease agreement to help avoid disputes that may arise in the future regarding what information should be provided by the tenant. It is in a tenant's best interest to negotiate which information should be included in the estoppel certificate prior to entering into the lease. For example, information that can be determined by reading the lease or statements that modify the lease agreement in any way should be avoided.
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Last week in Manchester, England, Nick Eugene Dinsmore was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital after he was found passed out in a hotel lobby.
After regaining consciousness, Dinsmore admitting to taking Somas and other prescription medication. As a result of the incident, he was sent home from the WWE International tour and suspended indefinitely.
Since returning home, Dinsmore has agreed to seek professional help. He flew to an undisclosed location, where he will spend the next two weeks being evaluated at a drug rehabilitation facility.
Eugene Sent Home From Europe After Overdose; Has To Join Rehab
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Posted 28 November 2005 - 10:49 PM
Guess he was on drugs and not mentally challenged as we all thought
hope he gets well.
hope he gets well.
Posted 02 December 2005 - 11:37 PM
Guess he was on drugs and not mentally challenged as we all thought
hope he gets well.
Yes, because he played the most convincing retard.
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Lay or Lie? Some Simple Tips for Proper Usage
Larocque, Paula, The Quill
Do you see a basic but common grammatical error in the following newspaper passage?
"If nothing else, it lay the groundwork for a family-led public relations campaign to humanize Kenneth Lay."
That sentence concerned an interview with Linda Lay, wife of former Enron chief Kenneth Lay. You probably immediately spotted the problem in "it lay the groundwork" - an unintentionally amusing lie-lay error in a story about a man named Lay.
That sentence shows that the irregular verbs lie and lay can cause even careful writers and editors to lay an egg. But no need to lie low - the verbs aren't complicated, despite their frequent misuse. It helps to remember that TO LIE means to rest or recline, and TO LAY means to place or put something somewhere. (We'll ignore the forms of lie that mean to fib - that's a different word and causes no confusion.)
To clarify: The verb TO LIE includes lie, lying, lay, have lain. The verb TO LAY is even simpler: lay, laying, laid, have laid. The verb TO LAY has an object (place or put something): I'll lay the papers on the desk. The verb TO LIE does not have an object: The papers lie on the desk. The two verbs share a word, unhappily, which probably helps muddy the water. That shared word is lay, and it functions as the past tense of TO LIE (rest or recline) as well as the present tense of TO LAY (place or put). For example:
TO LIE (rest or recline): We will lie down today. We lay down yesterday. We have lain down every day this week.
TO LAY (place or put an object): We will lay bricks today. We laid bricks yesterday. We have laid bricks every day this week.
So back to that newspaper passage: The phrasing "it lay the groundwork" should have been "it laid the groundwork." It's a simple past-tense sentence using the verb TO LAY, meaning to place or put. (If the sentence were in present tense, it would read: "It lays the groundwork." Or, if the subject were plural, "They lay the groundwork")
That's about as complicated as it gets. But before we lay this matter to rest - or let it lie - we should consider several other small hitches in the correct use of lie and lay. …


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AFC Divisonal Game: Houston Texans at New England Patriots
For the first half of the season Houston looked like the best team in the league, but the second half brought a different story. They are still a tough team, but their defense has slipped, allowing them to drop three of their last four games. They can't afford to have defensive problems against New England, whose offense has been unstoppable almost all season, and seems to be getting better, if that is even possible. At this point, the game looks to be New England's to lose, especially with their playing at home in 35-40 degree weather.
Feb 09, 2015
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More than $1.3 million in taxpayer dollars has been given out to Franklin businesses and organizations for building renovations, expansions and job growth, but a city board hasn't been closely monitoring the progress of those projects.
During the past six years, the Franklin Redevelopment Commission has given cash to 12 businesses and organizations for projects. The money has been given out as a forgivable loans; and if the company or organization meets certain criteria, such as finishing a project in an allotted time or meeting job creation goals, the money doesn't have to be paid back.
The loans, which come from taxing districts that set aside property taxes for economic development, are one way cities can offer cash to businesses for large projects. But cities potentially can lose money as has happened in Greenwood, where $2 million was loaned to a biotechnology company that the city is now suing.
The Franklin board recently forgave two loans after finding out the companies had met job hiring goals. But officials don't have any information about three projects and haven't been receiving updates on other projects that were funded more than two years ago.
Franklin community development director Krista Linke is reviewing agreements to figure out exactly how much money was given out and what the companies and organizations were required to do. And she is contacting each of those businesses and groups to find out whether the city can forgive the debt because the promises were kept or if the city has to start efforts to collect.
Each agreement has different lengths for the loan, requirements for what must be done for the city to forgive the amount and different reporting requirements, Linke said. Some groups haven't made updates to the commission, and board members hadn't actively checked, she said.
Greenwood has a similar forgivable loan program in place but requires companies to submit a report once per year and has been receiving those updates, Greenwood redevelopment commission president Mike Tapp said.
Franklin has loaned $1.8 million in nine loans since 2012. But Linke hasn't been able to locate documents for three of those agreements and isn't sure how much they're for or whether the companies have exceeded the amount of time to complete their projects.
When that time limit on the loan is over, the redevelopment commission can forgive the loan if the company proves it met the requirements set out by the board, such as completing an expansion to a new building or meeting a hiring goal. Otherwise the city will ask for the money to be repaid.
Once she gets the information, Linke plans to keep a list of pending loans and set up a reporting system where redevelopment commission members would receive an update on one project per month.
Most of the loan agreements in Franklin were approved before
Linke began managing the redevelopment commission's finances and programs at the beginning of 2012. Unlike city-approved tax breaks, which have to be reviewed once per year according to state law, no one was assigned to check up with the forgivable loan recipients. Companies haven't submitted those updates, and board members did not follow up, she said.
The city also made the loans at different times with different requirements on how often a recipient needed to report, so board members wouldn't be receiving updates on a regular schedule, such as once per year in January.
"Before anybody was really working as staff besides the attorney, there just wasn't really anybody to follow up on them, and that's not really a good thing," Linke said.
Being a volunteer board that meets once per month, the commission wasn't able to give the program the oversight it needed and lost track of the loans, board president Bob Heuchan said. That's not an excuse, he said, and board members are now able to correct the problem with Linke's help.
"We've got money out there, and someone needs to be tracking this stuff. It fell through the cracks, but we're taking steps to make sure that doesn't happen again," he said.
Greenwood's redevelopment commission also offers forgivable loans and has two pending. The first was $295,000 to One Click Ventures to help it purchase a building off Emerson Avenue and hire 109 people by 2017. The other was $2 million made to Elona Biotechnologies, which the city is suing to try to recoup that loan and other taxpayer funds given to that company.
The loan to Elona shows a case in which the program can backfire for a city, Tapp said. Greenwood is trying to collect about $8.4 million total given to the company through a court-ordered auction, and the experience has led redevelopment commission members to act more cautiously when considering how to give out loans. The board will likely request more financial information and not give out as large of a loan in the future to minimize the risk of losing funds, he said.
Without updates from companies, Franklin isn't yet sure whether it may need to try to collect from businesses that didn't meet the requirements of their loans or whether the debts can be forgiven, Linke said.
Some of the money hasn't been paid out yet but is committed to the groups. For example, the redevelopment commission has promised up to $200,000 to the Franklin Elks Lodge No. 1818 to renovate the former G.C. Murphy building and $480,000 to pay for the land for the city's shell building if a company doesn't purchase that building within the next three years.
Companies did send information to the city when they met the requirements in order to get the loan amount forgiven so that company accountants could remove it as an outstanding debt. That recently occurred with Heartland Machine and Engineering and Electro-Spec, after both met job creation goals and wanted to be able to remove the debts from their ledgers. Those two loans accounted for about $550,000 of the $1.8 million total.
The $110,000 loan the city gave to Heartland Machine helped the company move into a new building with more square footage as the startup was rapidly expanding, owner Tom Goin said. That growth has continued, and the company is now planning a 20,000-square-foot expansion.
"We could have never had the building that we're in if they hadn't helped," Goin said. "We were a startup company at the time, and it allowed us to expand sooner than we ever thought we would. They gave us three years to pay back the forgivable loan, and we achieved that goal plus more in about six to eight months."
Both Franklin and Greenwood don't have a certain criteria companies need to meet for the commission to consider a forgivable loan as an incentive. Board members consider the size and benefits of projects on a case-by-case basis and have the option to include a forgivable loan in addition to tax breaks or other incentives, Tapp said.