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Hudson Valley Community College alum Darnell Stapleton is one of 58 NCAA Division I-A college football players named to the 2006 Rotary Lombardi Award watch list given annually to the top interior lineman in college football.
Stapleton, who played at Hudson valley in 2003 and 2004, is a senior at Rutgers University. The 6-3, 305-pound Stapleton started all 12 games for the Scarlet Knights last season and was a key member of the offensive line as Rutgers posted a 7-4 mark in the regular season and earned a berth in the Insight Bowl.
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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking here...but you really dont have much of a choice.
This is a discussion on Traffic stop disarm question within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Simple traffic stop scenario... I have carried successfully for 4 months now, and have found this site very helpful. I have decided that if pulled ...
Simple traffic stop scenario...
I have carried successfully for 4 months now, and have found this site very helpful. I have decided that if pulled over I will hand LEO my lisence and ccw(even though fla doesnt have to). I have read of the situation going both ways, ie.. "where is weapon?" "holstered on my hip" ok, good, leave it there" -OR- the rookie who points his pistol at your head and proceeds to disarm you felony stop style.
Now if I was carrying IWB, that easy to unholster(for LEO). I am concerned as to my usual Smartcarry. Its gonna be NO fun and honestly scary to hope like hell he doesnt grab a trigger! Anyone had this experience?
To be clear, this is a simple speeding stop or the like. NO drugs,drinking etc to warrant escalation.
I'm not exactly sure what you are asking here...but you really dont have much of a choice.
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I reserve the right to make fun, point and laugh etc.
I doubt any LEO will try and disarm you. If you volunteer that you are armed, make sure you do it in a non-threatening tone and wording, and make no threatening actions, they will most likely appreciate it.
Most times I have seen this happen (before I started CCW) to friends and family, the LEO would run the permit number, maybe the serial number on the firearm, and usually forget he even pulled us over to write a ticket, thanked the driver for letting him know he had a CW, and sent us on our way.
Now, if you shout "I HAVE A GUN" or something similar, while waving your hands frantically, expect to be facedown on the ground shortly after.
I've been stop a few times. The best way I've found is to present your permit with you lic.
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Most likely once you tell him where the gun is, he's gonna ask YOU to get it.
Seriously ,I don't see a problem. Doesn't matter where you carry, the play out is the same....
Keep your hands on the top of the steering wheel at all times, dome light on if at night. Polite, courteous, everything stated above.
If asked where the weapon is, "It's a (insert weapon make and model here), inside my smart carry holster located in front of my right hip. It is chambered/loaded and the safety is (on/off). NO TAKEY HANDS OFF STEERING WHEEL!!!
I have decided that it is concealed and my knowledge until the officer either volunteers that I have a CC permit (it will show up in CO on a background check - legislature F/U), or asks me to step out of the vehicle (Colorado State Trooper bad habit), at which point I will say, "Officer I feel that it is my responsibility at this time to inform you that I have a CC permit and I am armed. For your safety and mine, I will follow any directions that you have for me and answer any questions that you have pertaining to what I have just stated." Still keeping my hands on the steering wheel.
If asked why I did not volunteer this earlier, "I have been taught that there are only two people that need to know that I have a CCW. Myself and the person that it is being pointed at under the guidelines set forth in Colorado Revised Statute 18.1.704, or presented to under the guidelines set forth in Colorado Revised Statute 184.108.40.206 and 18.12.214. (this may be revised since I can not find the section where when required to leave said weapon in the possession of security personnel, it shall be locked/stored in a secure place, and returned to me upon my departure from the property).
Good stuff, Sticks, especially this: "Officer I feel that it is my responsibility at this time to inform you that I have a CC permit and I am armed. For your safety and mine, I will follow any directions that you have for me and answer any questions that you have pertaining to what I have just stated."
Telling an officer where the gun is (in a smartcarry holster inside my pants) is probably a good idea. No fast moves and if at all possible take hold of the weapon in a manner that does not look like you have easy access to the trigger using your thumb, index, and middle finger around the grip. If you use your regular grip with full palm and index finger near the trigger you would increase his alert status and/or nervousness.
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Here in NC I was in a license check line and had an expired safety inspection sticker on my windshield. State Trooper told me to pull over and I handed him my permit, drivers license and told him I had a handgun in the console. He said ok, walked back to his car and proceeded to give me a ticket ($100.00) for the expired inspection. The gun was a non issue. I'm sure he ran the permit, etc. By non issue, I mean he never made any mention of it or gave me any further instructions after he said ok. Just be careful and polite. Follow their lead and hopefully you won't get neutered!
I believe it is in everybodys best interest to hand over your ccw permit with your license. That way the LEO knows you are legally allowed to carry concealed and can persue that issue if he chooses. He also will know that if you have a ccw permit, you passed all the required tests and are probably not an ass.( At least not a lawbreaking one).
In Oklahoma the CCW law requires a CCW owner to provide any law officer informatioon that they are carrying upon first contact. I've found it's also a good way to only get a warning. The last time I got pulled over I was doing 75 in a 65 MPH area. I had just picked up my son after purchasing a new Bersa Thunder380 CC. He was a young trooper that according to stories would write his mother a ticket. Any way in acordance with the law I declared my CCW, he asked to see it and asked where my gun was. I told him that I had 2 on at that time. The .380 and Sig 40
As soon as he got my card he ran the numbers and asked where I was carrying my gun. I told him one on my hip and the new Bersa in my pocket. As soon as he got conformation on the radio he let me go with a warning. My son-in-llaw said this trooper would write his mother a ticket.
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I carry a Colt Delta Elite 10mm in Milt Sparks VM2 with 2 extra magazines on my belt. This is normally worn on a belt under my bib overalls and works great for me. My wife carries a Walther PPS .40 w/Crossbreed holster.
I have never seen a LEO reach into the car to disarm you. Officers are trained to never actually reach into a vehicle for anything. Too many cops have been dragged and badly injured or killed while reaching into vehicles. If an officer wants you to disarm when stopped, he will ask YOU to hand him your gun. He will not reach into the vehicle to disarm you. No reason to be nervous about him grabbing the trigger because he won't be grabbing the gun from your smartcarry at all.


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Liber I.33
(ll. 2338-2347) Then Abraham laid his face upon the ground and pondered these
sayings in his heart with scorn. For he deemed that never the day would come
when Sarah, his greyhaired wife, would bear a son. Full well he knew that she
had lived an hundred winters in the world. And full of years he spake unto the
(ll. 2348-2352) "May Ishmael live according to Thy laws, O Lord, and render
Thee a thankful and a steadfast spirit, an earnest heart to do Thy will, by night
and day, in word and deed."
(ll. 2353-2354) And graciously Eternal God, Almighty Lord, made answer:
(ll. 2355-2369) "Yet shall Sarah bear a son, though old in winters, and fate shall
be fulfilled according to My word. I will bless Ishmael, thy firstborn, with My
blessing as thou dost ask, that his days may be long in the land, and his race
may multiply. This will I grant thee. So also will I prosper Isaac, thy younger son,
who is not yet born, with every good and pleasant thing all the days of his life.
And I will surely keep My covenant with him and holy faith, and show him favour."
(ll. 2370-2381) And Abraham did even as Eternal God commanded, and, in
accordance with his Lord's behest, he set the sign of the covenant upon his son,
and bade his bondmen also bear that holy token. He was wise of heart, and
mindful of the covenant and pledge which God had given him, and he himself
received the glorious sign. God, the Mighty King, increased his glory in the world.
And he strove in all his ways to work the will of his Lord....
((LACUNA -- One leaf missing))
(ll. 2382-2389) But the woman laughed at the Lord of hosts with derision; full of
years, she pondered those sayings in her heart with scorn. She had no faith that
His words would be fulfilled. And when the Lord of heaven heard that in her
bower the wife of Abraham laughed in unbelief, then spake the Holy God:
(ll. 2390-2398) "Lo! Sarah trusteth not My word. Yet all shall be fulfilled according
as I promised thee in the beginning. I tell thee truly, at this self-same season thy
wife shall bear a son. And when I come again unto this dwelling My word shall be
fulfilled, and thine eyes shall behold thy son, dear Abraham."


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Until very recently, the Bank of England's monetary policy committee said little about the prospects for interest rates in the medium term. My own meetings with people running businesses have, however, convinced me of the merits of saying something on the topic.
On a visit to Cumbria three years ago, I met someone who told me his business was thriving, but would be ruined if the Bank rate went up. This puzzled me. I could not picture a business that was sound when the Bank rate was 0.5% but ruined by a rise of a quarter of one per cent. It turned out that the gentleman I met thought the committee was choosing between a Bank rate of 0.5% and one of 5%; he was much reassured when I explained things to him.
At much the same time, I had breakfast with some City traders, people who were paid to understand what we do on the MPC. One trader held a view similar to the gentleman in Cumbria — that, once we started raising the Bank rate, we would need to go on raising it. This was a complete misunderstanding of the way the MPC works. I am therefore now very comfortable that, in the second phase of forward guidance, we are providing more guidance about future interest rates and hope it will put paid to such misperceptions.
There is much to be said for explaining that — while nothing can ever be ruled out — the chance the MPC will think it appropriate to raise Bank rate to 5% in the near future is low. Any increases in the rate in the near and medium term are most likely to be gradual and limited, as the market path suggests.
A patient being treated by a doctor may find it helpful to know how the doctor sees their condition and prospects. But they also expect the doctor to adapt the course of treatment to their condition as it evolves. In the same way, the MPC has to adapt the setting of monetary policy to the state of the economy as it develops.
If wage growth picks up more rapidly than I expect, it will be an indication of inflationary pressure in the economy and Bank rate will need to rise sooner. If wage growth remains subdued, Bank rate should rise more slowly. Because the future is uncertain, we cannot make any promises about where Bank rate will be in a year or two years.
The most we can possibly do is to give some indication of the way we see things at the moment based on the data currently available to us. People might wish for more, but to make a firm commitment about the future path of interest rates, and stick to it come what may, would mean we were not doing the job we have been appointed to do — delivering the Government's 2% inflation target.
At present, there are good reasons to think, that in two to three years' time, the Bank rate consistent with keeping inflation close to target will still be markedly lower than it was before the crisis. Equally, although much has changed in the last 10 years, the capacity of the British economy to spring surprises has not. We can offer guidance on how we think the future will look, based on our best collective judgment. But we cannot guarantee that Bank rate will follow any particular path.
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Look into Mexican Cookbooks by Dianne Kennedy. She describes numerous types of chiles as well as wonderful photos and illustrations of what she's describing. As far as authentic, these are important. The combinations are endless and every single one is delicious in its own right. You just have to find the taste you like best.
My favorite regional cuisine is So. Mexico, Yucatan,and Guatemalan. More bordering on the mole variations, tons of flavor and not as much heat. Fire roasted chiles and ingredients, pepitas and sesame seed are a major role, masa flour in the sauces.
Also there's a huge variation in "mexican" restaurants. You have the commercial chains or the hole in the wall (much preferred) family places that have the more authentic flavors. Not as pretty but OH so much better. When all else fails, ask.
Our Guatemalan family was more than happy to explain about the Guajillo, cascabel, ancho and whatnot that went into the traditional Christmas paches tamales. Este y este y este...lovely.
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Hi, Lovely Lady --
For someone who likes to stay busy, you would be very happy to be with me here at the Gazebo in Old Town Eureka. The children keep coming to talk to me and have their photos taken with me. With the new digital cameras, the process is much faster than Polaroid in the "old" days.
As per each year, I'm also reaching more kids through the U.S. Post Office. The Eureka staff delivers some dandy letters. Most of the children simply ask for one or two items. However, some have larger expectations.
For instance, Logan from Ferndale had 19 requests, including a remote control grave-digger, Spider-Man M.T. and Mac Tools. Just a "little curious," I took a few minutes off and did some an anonymous window shopping. Would you believe that his 19 items amounted to $1,824? That's only one person. (How about sources of presents? Locally, Target advertised 211 items, Walmart had 292 and K-Mart had 220 items.)
That's one reason that I never promise to deliver on a child's request. I often say, "Gee. That's a popular item this year. I hope we have enough to go around. Maybe I can surprise you," or I try, "Boy, that's a huge item. I hope I can squeeze it onto my sleigh."
I actually shouldn't say that I never promise something. Sometimes a parent will be nodding his or her head enthusiastically. It's always a pleasure to say, "That's certainly a fine toy. You'll have a Merry Christmas."
By the way, such requests are usually expected. I still love making kids smile, along with their parents. However, some youngsters actually touch my heart and remind me again of the great pleasure in my job.
For instance, a few days ago at the Gazebo, Kayla, age 9, came bouncing up to sit on my knee. After a brief conversation, I asked her what she would like for Christmas. Her beautiful smiling face turned to a frown. She thought for a moment, and replied, "Some nice homes for those people who don't have any."
Does that melt you, or not? Her grandpa was taking photos, so I waved him over. When I praised Kayla for her unselfishness, he replied, "She's a fine young lady, and we're proud of all she does."
It turns out that she and her parents, Jodi and Scott, are visiting from Charlotte, N. C. Maybe Kayla's attitude will rub off on all of us.
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I see a video on c-spanvideo.org, it is something I need for later use and I need to download it. Is there a way?
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You sir, could use some better grammar. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15186-1
https://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/list-of-video-capture-and-download-programs-and-methods?replies=16 Here is a link to some sites and suggestions. I have tried one of the videos on the site you want to download from with YTD Downloader that I use and it won't work, so may be try one of these.
Edit: Also English is not the first language of some members trying to help you so please have some respect.
IDM internet downlaod manager is the best software and speed dowlaoder in the world go this website and dowlaod it for this lick http://www.internetdownloadman.....nload.html
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Easiest is to make a screen capture. Some of those sites make downloads practically impossible.
checked here in my FF and the downloadhelper - uhhh ... didnt help : (
i have idm installed on an xp vm, so i fired it up and it worked.
props to subane for the suggestion.
Needhelpbro, i downloaded it already and uploaded it to my dropbox so heres the link where you can download the vid but i will not host it for more than a day or two so grab it and post back to mark this thread solved and credit subane for the suggestion.
grab it here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d4cxnv3d3uwkhjy/ITANr8BX7W/Eisenhower%20Speech%20on%20Little%20Rock#/
its the same exact one one you linked to and the same length, you ungrateful jack-a** ....
i should've known better than to bother after seeing you comment on the grammar of someone who was trying to help you. i gave you the benefit of the doubt, but can see i wasted my time.
Well it was not the full version, but you and sub ended helping me to download it myself, so I have it now.
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Immigration Reform: Americans First?
A battle is brewing in Congress over how to treat high-skilled foreign workers who want to come to the U.S. for jobs. Last week, Representatives Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) introduced a plan for immigration reform that includes a sharp increase in the number of visas available to skilled workers coming to the U.S. on a temporary basis. It's similar to a proposal that had been expected from Senators Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.), although the McCain-Kennedy legislation appears to be stalled at the moment.
But BusinessWeek has learned that Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), is formulating an alternative proposal that could impose much tighter standards on such workers, in an effort to address concerns that some employers have abused the program. One key point Durbin is considering is whether companies that want to bring workers into the country on a temporary work visa should be required to try to hire American workers before considering non-U.S. laborers.
Bogged Down
Such a requirement would be controversial with companies but popular among employees. "I think it's important that someone of Durbin's stature is considering something like this," says Marcus Courtney, president of the Washington Alliance of Technology Workers, a union-backed group.
Durbin has not signed off on the final version of the bill, and it could change before it is made public. One Durbin staffer said the legislation is expected to be introduced later this week. Another said Durbin is still negotiating with other politicians and "the draft legislation is a work in progress."
Durbin's effort could complicate the outlook for immigration reform. McCain and Kennedy had been expected to introduce a joint proposal for comprehensive reform, addressing problems with the millions of undocumented workers in the U.S. as well as highly skilled foreign workers. But that initiative has bogged down over the controversial issue of whether to give illegal immigrants an opportunity to become citizens. If the proposals for high-skilled workers become contentious too, that could force Congress to handle immigration reform in two stages, one for low-skilled and another for high-skilled workers. Or it could doom immigration reform altogether (see BusinessWeek.com, 2/27/07, "Fresh Ideas for the Immigration Debate").
Strong Teeth
Durbin is considering the tougher standards for companies that want to bring temporary foreign workers into the country under the H-1B visa program. According to a summary of Durbin's draft proposal, before they could use such visas, companies would have to give a written pledge, or "attestation," that they made a good-faith effort to hire American workers first and that they were not displacing any American workers by bringing in non-U.S. employees.
That would mark a substantial change. Today, companies can hire workers on the H-1B program simply by paying the prevailing wage in a certain job. The U.S. Customs & Immigration Service has said that there's an assumption companies will hire Americans first if there's no financial advantage to hiring foreign workers. But there's no requirement that they try to do so (see BusinessWeek.com, 2/8/07, "Work Visas May Work Against the U.S."). A Durbin spokesman said no one in the office, including the Senator, was prepared to comment on details in the proposal because they are not yet finalized.
Durbin's plan may also make it much harder for companies to hire foreign workers under the H-1B program at lower wages than current workers. One of the most common criticisms of the visa program is that companies use it to hire foreign workers at lower wages than they would pay Americans.
The Durbin draft summary says that companies would have to pay workers the highest salary as determined by three different measures, including the local prevailing wage and the median wage for all workers in the particular occupation, according to one person who has seen the draft. That, in turn, would raise wages in many cases.
Durbin may also put more teeth into the enforcement of work visa standards. Today, companies that use the program are rarely, if ever, contacted by the Labor Dept. Durbin is considering giving the department the ability to conduct random audits of any company that uses the H-1B program and requiring it to conduct annual audits of companies with more than 100 employees that have 15% or more of those workers on H-1Bs. H-1B workers may also have a confidential complaint line and stronger whistleblower protections.
"Not Either Or"
In contrast, the Flake-Gutiérrez bill is aimed primarily at increasing the number of H-1B workers who can come into the U.S. rather than at tightening the criteria. It calls for boosting the cap on H-1B visas to 115,000, from 65,000. The cap also would increase over time, and certain workers would be exempt from the cap altogether.
American companies have been pushing hard for such an increase. They've been limited in their ability to bring foreign workers to the U.S. because of the cap. "We want to make sure that our immigration laws are consistent with our economic needs," says Robert Hoffman, vice-president for government and public affairs at Oracle (ORCL) and spokesman for Compete America, a trade group advocating for more visas. Compete America's other members include Intel (INTC), Motorola (MOT), and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ).
Hoffman says that a requirement for U.S. companies to try to hire American workers first doesn't make sense. "To focus on that is missing the whole point of the program," he says. Hoffman says that tech companies face a shortage of skilled workers so they should have the latitude to hire talented employees, wherever they're from. "It's not either or," he says. "We will need both [American and foreign workers]."
A requirement to hire Americans first would present particular problems for Indian outsourcing companies that operate in the U.S. Wipro (WIT) and Infosys Technologies (INFY) are among the most active users of H-1B visas, typically to bring Indian employees to work in their U.S. operations. "That kind of proposal may not work," says Sridhar Ramasubbu, chief financial officer for the Americas and Europe at Wipro. "Companies need to go and get talent wherever it is available."
Slim Middle Ground
The issue of how to treat high-skilled workers has broad ramifications for the U.S. economy. On Mar. 7, William Gates III, co-founder and chairman of Microsoft (MSFT), told a Senate committee, "America should be doing all it can to attract the world's best and brightest. Instead, we are shutting them out and discouraging those already here from staying and contributing to our economic prosperity" (see BusinessWeek.com, 3/8/07, "Gates to Senate: More Visas").
But many U.S. workers are upset at the idea that people from abroad should be able to come into the country and compete for jobs. They fear that foreign workers will take high-paying jobs and drive down wages, while discouraging young people from pursuing college courses in key disciplines. "I can't imagine why a person going into college would want to study engineering or computer science if they have to compete with workers who take jobs through outsourcing and coming to this country," says Tim Jurgensen, a Unix systems administrator in the tech group at a manufacturing company in the Northwest. Jurgensen identified his company in an interview, but asked that it not be named in this story because the company did not approve his remarks.
He's bothered that the leaders of major American companies, including Gates, are calling for the government to let in more workers from other countries, particularly if the standards for admittance are not made tougher. "My personal opinion," says Jurgensen, "is that big business has way too much power on Capitol Hill."


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Bar Fight!
As Jarron continued his personal tour of Terri'thas, it was becoming more and more apparent to him that his city had never quite recovered from the Great War. Many buildings lay in a state of disrepair, and more than a few seedy establishments had sprung up in his absence. He received more than one catcall from the shadows as he passed these buildings, requesting a coin for pleasure trade. Jarron only sighed and continued on, even Shadowbane snorting in displeasure as they passed the vagabonds and annoying tramps. There had always been a district or two where this activity had prevailed, Jarron knew, but it seemed a bit more widespread. Now houses of ill refute sandwiched damaged buildings that had been damaged in the final siege of the war, and Jarron felt more than a pang of guilt.
The graying warrior had hoped for better in his absence. He had dared to believe he would return to a rejuvenated homeland, fully recovered from the scars and pains of the war. Still, all was not lost. There did not seem to be any foreign occupiers, and since his trusted friend Aramathras still sat upon the throne, there was still hope. He spent a small moment reflecting on his absence, wishing there could have been another way to work out the deal he had made.
Sighing yet again, he roused himself from such thoughts and decided to grab a pint before making his way to the king's estate. There was no better way to find out what was going on in a city than to spend an hour in a busy pub.
It did not take Jarron long to find his destination. He tethered Shadowbane just outsideTheLeather Bottle, promising the horse his own mug of ale later that night. He walked in casually, taking in the familiar smell of ale and wood shavings. Memories abounded for Jarron in this place. He had been in many a fight here, some he started in his youth, and some he was tasked to break up in years as a city guardsman. This place stood out amongst the changed city, the one place where the attitude did not seem to be altered by the passing of time. One thinghadchanged, Jarron noticed as he surveyed the young bartender filling mugs with ale dutifully. Old Mick was surely gone, having been quite an old man last time Jarron bought a drink at this place.
"A mug of your best ale," He called as cheerfully as he could muster to the young bartender.
"That a matter of opinion now isn't it, milord," the sandy blond bartender answered through a smile. "You want the one I think is the best or the one these louts drink day in and day out?"
"I'll take whichever. It's been so long since I tasted a drink I'm not sure my tongue will tell much of a difference." Jarron answered with a laugh.
"Fair enough, one tall glass of warm piss coming up," the bartender said, still grinning. Jarron instantly liked the man, if he was old enough to be called such.
"What's your name, barkeep?" Jarron asked as he received his ale gratefully, downing a large portion of it in one quaff.
"Alec. Yours?"
"Jarron. How long has old Mick been gone?"
"Almost four years now. He hung on to this place till the end, he did. You knew him? I had not guessed you were from around these parts, that armor and sword and all."
"It's been about your lifetime since I was here last, I suppose," Jarron replied. "You a relative of his?"
"Nay, old Mick didn't have any of those. I was orphaned, and old Mick let me clean this place every morning and stay in a spare room. He figured I should take over more than anyone else, so here we are."
"Fair enough." Jarron opened his mouth to ask more questions, but a new presence had walked into the bar. Many people come and go in a pub, but when the whole place grows silent for a few seconds upon the arrival of one person, there is something amiss. As soon as this new figure strolled in, the other patrons grew quieter and averted their eyes. Strange, Jarron thought. They react almost as if a villain of legend has graced their presence.
The stranger wore a wide brimmed hat, shadowing his eyes and concealing his facial features in the dim light of the pub. He wore a long and oversized brown leather jacket, promising the possibility of hidden weapons. The calculated way the man walked also betrayed this information, Jarron knew. This man was a rogue, one with quite the dangerous reputation, Jarron surmised from the room's reaction to his entrance.
The rogue arrived at the bar, and cast a lingering look at Jarron, likewise sizing him up it seemed. Then, perceiving little or no threat from the armored man, addressed Alec.
"Your payment is due, boy. I'll have it now." His tone was dangerous and brimming with threats, the kind he sounded he was sure to deliver on.
"I thought I made that payment last week, Strand." Alec's voice was not one of defiance but of disappointment. He was reaching for his money drawer even as he made his argument, obviously resigned to his loss.
"I'll be collecting weekly from now on, barkeep." The rogue leaned on his elbows and pushed himself even closer to Alec. "You don't have a problem with that, now do ya boy?"
"What are you making those payments on, Alec?" Jarron butted in, feigning ignorance and innocence, a sheepish smile plastered on his face.
"Why protection of course," the rogue answered for Alec in a mocking tone, leering at Jarron. "It's a dangerous city these days, a man needs help to keep his business safe."
"What an honorable thing to do, in times like these," Jarron responded in an equally mocking tone, cocking his head to the side in pretended admiration. "The city guard must be glad to know there are people such as you around to help out with their tremendous load."
"Aye." The rogue responded, smirking. Then he leaned real close to Jarron's ear, and whispered.
"I have a knife and a dark alleyway that says you won't ever speak to me that way again."
Jarron crinkled his nose as Strands hot, foul breath misted his face. He lightly shoved the rogue away with his right hand and gave the rogue a sidelong look. The two regarded each other for a moment, and for that moment not a soul in the barroom breathed. All conversation and glass clinking ceased as the patrons waited and watched with trepidation.
Strand was actually the one to turn and walk away first, to everyone's surprise in the room but Jarron's. He knew the rogue would not want to brawl here, in the lights, in the open room. He would try to wait in the streets, try to attack in the dark or in the midst of a busy crowd. No, Jarron decided, this has to be settled now. He was a bit regretful that he had provoked the rogue, for he certainly did not need any complications to his visit. His nature had simply not allowed it, though. What kind of city had he returned to? Could just any rogue rule a portion of his city with a band of lowlife thugs?
"I'll tell you what Alec," Jarron said loudly as the rogue continued to walk away. "I'll personally protect this place for you for the coming week, free of charge."
The rogue only laughed at this and continued walking, about to open his door on the way out. Alec looked at him, then back to Jarron and sighed.
"Deal," Alec said, loud enough for Strand to hear.
That was enough to stop the rogues exit. He turned and walked briskly back to the bar, snarling. He reached out and grabbed Alec by his shirt collar, pulling him in close. But before he could speak, Jarron interrupted him.
"Actually, I have a better idea. You, Strand, give this good barkeep his money back or I'll start protecting him today, as of this very moment." Jarron remained relaxed at his seat, mug in hand. Strand gritted his teeth in rage, and shoved Alec back against the opposite wall from the bar. He looked about the room, noticing all of the eyes were upon him. He had been called out it seemed, and many of these folk had come to fear him over the last few years. The rogue could not have his abilities questioned, even by this grizzled outlander in strange armor.
With what seemed like lightning speed to the entire room, Strand drew three throwing knives and hurled them at Jarron in one fluid motion. Strand almost began to smirk, as he was accustomed to doing after dispatching a foe, but he found it was quite impossible to do so as an iron fist collides with your face. Teeth and blood spewed from the rogue's mouth as Jarron landed an impossibly fast and powerful blow. Strand landed in a heap, dazed and humiliated. Jarron's iron greaves rested heavily on the rogue's neck as he lay upon the floor.
Jarron regarded the beaten man for a moment, thinking. Then he hauled the man up by his coat and pushed him out of the pub doors and into the street. "Consider yourself lucky that there are no city guards to be found in this godforsaken neighborhood. I would haul you to the jail myself had I the time."
Strand stumbled to his feet, spitting blood and raising his finger to point at Jarron. "I will-"
"You had better leave and never come back, rogue, or I will do more than break your jaw when next we meet." He raised his gleaming red sword and returned Strand's gesture. He then turned and walked back into the bar. Although he did not desire the appreciation of the patrons, he was a bit surprised at their reaction. They finished their drinks quickly, and exited the premises, most glancing at Jarron in wonder on their way out. Jarron shook his head, and then sat back down at his seat. He pulled two of Strand's throwing knives from the bar, and one from the meat of his shoulder. The third knife had bit through the leather padding connecting his armor plates, though it did not pierce his flesh more than a bit. Jarron doubted he would even have to stitch the wound. The throw had been impressively fast, he reflected, nearly all three blades launched at his throat. Had he not expected an attack then Strand's knives may well have done their job.
"Well, I'm in a fine mess now," Alec proclaimed, leaning heavily on his countertop. "He'll be back with the rest of his crew soon enough."
Jarron thought for a minute. He did not want to delay his visit to Aramathras much longer, but he could not let Alec pay for something he had started.
As if he could read Jarron's mind, Alec spoke. "Don't worry about it friend. I've tired of catering to these morons lately, and had been planning a vacation anyway. I'll leave the pub shortly. Let them do what they will to it."
"Fair enough… although mayhap we can change a few things around here. Just give me enough time."
Alec smiled and clapped a hand on Jarron's shoulder. He spoke jokingly. "A noble thought my friend. I hope you brought with you the power of legends to aid you in your battle."


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After a gruesome wait for almost 6 months I finally was able to get my hands on my HCT Desire. After venturing in to the Smartphone giants like Nokia and SE, I was not much satisfied by the features and performance they offered, especially with Nokia E75/72 that was supposed to be some kind of revolution in Smartphones with its latest Syambian OS and QWERT slide keyboard, at the time when it was launched.
I was etching for a Smartphone that can act as my personal assistant, social networking hub and as well as decently handle my multimedia needs, without slowing down at any given point of time.
After all this years I was under the impression that iPhone "might" be the solution, but it was always an unaffordable preposition for me, until recently when I did decide to shell out 30K for a high end smart phone, including iPhone 3GS, and hence started my research for the same, some 3,4 months back.
As always is the case, my research for a gadget is always in extensive detail whatever may the product be. Though I would confess that in this case I was already getting inclined towards getting am iPhone 3GS.
To start with, Just a couple of Google searches gave me enough options to narrow down my purchase and also provided me a brief insight of Android. I decided with the following choices…..
1. Nokia N900 with MEMO OS
2. Motorola
3. iPhone 3GS
5. HTC Desire
6. Samsung Galaxy S (i9000)
Where in HTC and Samsung were soon to be launched, or Samsung was already just launched (I don't remember). Point which I want to share is that the last two options (Desire and GS) were the least interested ones for me, at that time when I first started my search. But with time and knowledge (courtesy Google Uncle) the same last two contenders became the strongest one for me in the next coming month.
I would skip the CONS of Nokias and SEs and come straight to what I finally decided to choose from. After a brief research it was either the HTC Desire, Galaxy S, or iPhone 3GS. With Samsung and Desire both being on Android platform, I was more interested how the comparison faired between iPhone 3GS and HTC Desire…………and Boy I was heading for a surprise.
Android needless to say is a different ball game all together and took me with a fair bit of surprise and respect with its customization and openness. Though frankly the mind set was still based on a thorough research through reviews, readings and YouTube videos only, I was nevertheless pretty convinced that Android was thing to look forward to.
The decision for a smartphone, or for a simple phone for that matter as well, is highly dependent on individual's needs and the priority of the features the user expects in it, and before deciding on a phone its very important to know your requirements, else you might just land up spending a high amount, on what others suggest and still end up dissatisfied.
Following were few of the major point I considered that made me decide between Desire, Galaxy and 3GS.
1. Customization: I love to customize my gadgets; even my Win 7 is pretty much attuned and customized according to my interest.
2. Amazing Net Experience: Super Fast and Smooth, internet experience, with flash support, full pinch, zoom support within intelligent alignment.
3. Full Integration :: full integration between contacts, phone book and widgets and as far as possible
4. Last but not the least, the entire experience should be butter smooth, with no lag what so ever.
You might have noticed, I did not bring any multimedia needs in to my criteria, that's because multimedia takes a back seat as far as my priorities are concerned. Not that I am ok with any run of the mill features, but I am ok with a decent 5 meg cam and 800x400 video recording. With these features and priorities in mind I finally decided to go for HTC Desire. Following is my review for the Gadget with exclusive comparison with Galaxy GS and iPhone 3GS.
Let's start with details specifications, courtesy gsarene …
Now the major difference between the Desire launched in India and rest US mainly is the Display which is Super LCD as against to AMOLED. Most of the people are curious to know if super LCD is any better. Well if you ask me (or infact get on some online reviews as well), super LCD is more or less same as AMOLED. Few of the minor differences include …
1. SLCD seems to perform better under direct sunlight. Though personally I have not used AMOLED under direct sunlight, so can't comment, but indoor both look exactly same.
2. Colors on AMOLED may look a bit strong.
3. Text is sharper on SLCD.
4. SLCD tends to drain battery faster than AMOLED.
The following video shows the difference between SLCD and AMOLED indoors.
To begin with, HTC Desire is exactly same as Google Nexus in teams of physical factor, and inbuilt features. HTC ramped up the processor and introduced its HTC Sense and launched with the name HTC Desire. Other major difference is the presence of physical buttons like the home and the back key unlike the touch sensitive buttons in Nexus.
The below video from engadget gives you a small insight of the few major differences of the two.
Viddler.com - HTC Desire review - Uploaded by engadget
Let's start with the positives ……
SENSE UI:: Undoubtedly the best part of HTC smartphones is the UI. If you look at the videos and reviews, it becomes pretty evident, that HTC has spend a lot of time designing the UI, the way most of the users would perceive it and called it Sense UI. There are loads and loads of big and small features that have been brought in the sense UI. Few of the most noticeable ones are…..
1. The way contact/phone book is co related and integrated in to the system:: Opening the contacts details ofcourse presents you with the basic info for the contact (provided the contact is stored on phone memory, if its on sim memory, the attributes are far less). The main thing what you'd notice is that there are another five tabs at the bottom,… of which it's the first one you are viewing. Those 5 tabs actually provide the complete correspondence with that contact in one single screen, be it messages, mails, face book, or Flicker. The last two tabs representing facebook and flicker actually connect you with the social networking part for that contact. All this is placed neatly in one single screen. Along with this any update that the contact does on facebook or flicker is updated automatically in the phonebook itself, and it shows not only in the notification bar, but on main page as well while doing any sort of correspondence with that contact. Very neat if you ask me.
Digging deep in to contacts you can have groups with different names like work, fav etc and can set these groups on your home screen as a widget. So I can have favs stored right on my home screen for faster access. It's a scrollable widget with photos and can be set to directly call, SMS or open a screen to choose an action. Very neat and thoughtful.
2. Customizable screens:: With sense UI, HTC has also brought the concept of themes, that can change the entire look and feel of your phone. To start off as you must know that HTC gives you 6 home screens to play with; you can customize all seven home screens with different widgets and applications, contacts or shortcuts. The entire setup can then be saved in a Theme, say for example "HOME". You can have 6 of these themes with you. Say for example "TRAVLE" theme that would have its own desktop background, its own 6 home screens which you can again set up with your travel applications, widgets and shortcuts ……
Apart from we have a unique and very handy way of accessing all the home screens at one go. If you are at the extreme right screen and want to go to extreme left, you don't have to swipe your way all across the screens, just press the home button (or pinch in on the screen) and you would be presented with all 7 desktops in small thumbs. Just click on the screen you want and you are there.
Few of the other noticeable features include …
a. When the phone rings, the ringtone volume is what you have set, but once you pick up the handset, the phone senses this and automatically reduces the ringtone to bare minimum. This means the phone knows it has been picked and the user knows it ringing and so minimizes the ringtone automatically.
b. To silent the phone ringtone, (say in a meeting) all you need to do is to flip the phone upside down and, it goes in to mute, and remains in that condition even if you flip back the phone again. (and yes you can do the same the conventional way as well by pressing the home button and choose Mute)
The above examples is just the tip of the ICEBERG, there are lots of small/Big changes that makes this phone experience unique. The following video shows the different things we can do with Sense UI, very informative video.
YouTube - The New HTC Sense Demo
To conclude the UI part I can say, the best part of Android incorporated with Sense UI is the ability to customize the phone like I want, not the way Apple wants me to … (serious pun intended)
3. Browsing: Net Browsing on Desire is THE BEST out there period, and I have seen enough comparison to claim so bluntly. The best part is the default browser itself is so fast you don't feel the need to go for any other alternative, unlike other phones where opera mini has scored heavily. The browser has everything sorted out to right till the end.
a. Full HTML support :: Site load with full HTML support exactly like they would ona regular desktop, with an option to switch between the mobile view as well
b. Full Adobe flash 10.1 support:: Very handy to view flash embedded videos on various site that supports it.
c. Full pinch and zoom support:: Pinch and zoom in Desire works with exact precision like any iPhone, with full cut copy and paste support, very much like the iPhone.
d. Other features include visual bookmarks, which appear like small thumbnails, and you can choose one to open. Downloading of images by simply long-pressing the image and selecting save.
Coming to the main thing, how fast is the darn thing…….. And the answer is the fastest, even faster than iPhone 4 browser. As somebody said visuals are louder than reviews, below are the videos that compare the Desire browsing with Samsung GS and iPhone 4.
First with Samsung GS
YouTube - Samsung Galaxy S vs. HTC Desire Browser Speed Test
Then with iPhone 4
YouTube - Apple iPhone 4 Vs HTC Desire browser speed test.avi
Let's now have a small comparison head to head and then few negatives to conclude the review
Coming to the negativities.
All is not hokey Dorky with the phone, despite of the fact of desire being claimed the Best smartphone out there, I was able to find some really basic irritating flaws which cannot be neglected.
1. Speaker Phone:: One word "Pathetic", there is no phone as cheap as 800 bucks whose speaker was more crappier then HTC Desire. Its so bad that I am hardly able to converse properly on the speaker while driving in light traffic. Same goes while playing songs or FM. I simply could not understand why on earth HTC settled with such a low quality speaker with such a high price………Thank god the earpiece is of optimum quality.
2. 720p Recording :: Well it was said that with Froyo, Desire would get 720p recording, and yes it did, but unfortunately its no way near to the one Samsung GS or iPhone 4 has, yes it better than the normal 800x600 we get these days but actually 720p is much more sharper/vibrant colored than what Desire offered with Froyo update.
3. Custom Folder For Messages:: Ok with such an extensive, phone book with quality messaging features, how can they not include, a simple way to create your own custom folders to save your SMS. Yes there are ways to take a complete backup of the message box, but no way to individually save your messages in a customer folder.
4. Battery Life: Once of the most irritating factor of this phone. Yes I know battery life of almost all high end smartphones is somewhat poor, but desire takes the cake in this. Even with proper calibration, the battery does not last for more then 7-8 hours, that too on a casual use. With some heavy fiddling forget to cross 5 hours, and if you are like a social networking hog, make sure to carry a third part battery pack that can power the phone when down ….
5. Internal memory storage: Another irritating factor for this phone. The internal memory though claimed to be 512 MB, but that just total, after the OS update and everything what is left for installing your applications is just 140MB!!! As against to 16GB that GS gives. Ok I know what you people must be saying, that with Froyo we have the ability to install the apps on the external card. Through correct this is not entirely true.
a. First not ALL applications are installed on the card, latest ones does but its on the developer if he has provided the facility to install the application on card. For older application its again on the developer if he brings an update, so that the application can be moved on to the external card ….
b. Second even if the application is installed on the card the updates and system files of the application still remains on the phone, so if we have an application of say 1MB, 20% of the files still remains on the phone even after we have moved the application one the card.
A user like me who is an application freak and likes to use his smartphone in all possible ways seriously feels frustrated, when the memory runs short. I have like 40-50 applications on my phone and I cannot install more because of the memory shortage. GS wins hands down in the regard to provide 16GB of internal memory.
RAM on the other hand, thank god is sufficient and running multiple application simultaneously is a smooth ride altogether.
This concludes my review for HTC Desire, any questions and Queries I am more than willing to ans
Edited by sam9s, 01 January 2011 - 10:11 PM.


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Fantasy Football Morning Update: Waiting for Jordy
On last night's game: I love you, Ryan Mathews. Really, I do. But I just can't do this any more. We've had some really good times, but the emotional anguish that our relationship causes is too much for me to handle. How can I put my heart and soul into this if you keep getting inexplicably removed from games so that Jackie Battle and Ronnie Brown can run? Anyway, next year, I don't think I'll be drafting you, and if you gain 1,500 yards, I'll just have to live with it. It's not you ... it's Norv.
As always, if you need help getting ready for Sunday's games after reading today's blog entry, here's what you can do before kickoff:
- Send your questions to me via Facebook or Twitter. You can also tweet lineup questions to my colleagues Joel Beall, Ryan Fowler and Mike Harmon.
- Listen to hosts Harmon, Peter Burns and Nate Lundy on the FOX Fantasy Freaks on FOX Sports Radio Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon ET. You can tweet questions to those guys as well.
- Join a pregame chat with Beall on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. He'll lead off. I'm taking one last chat bye week.
- Review my Week 9 rankings, along with all the great information at our fantasy football news page.
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- Packers WR Jordy Nelson hasn't practiced this week, but will try to do so today, and says he's aiming to play on Sunday. We should know more about Nelson's status later today.
- Cowboys RB Felix Jones is now dealing with a shoulder injury in addition to his bruised knee, and his status for Sunday's game is uncertain. With DeMarco Murray expected to miss another game, those looking for a Week 9 running back might want to grab Phillip Tanner, who is owned in 2.1 percent of FOXSports.com leagues. If Jones can't play, Tanner projects to get a full workload.
- Remember your byes: The Patriots, Jets, 49ers and Rams are off. Sorry to all those who wanted to start Mark Sanchez again.
- It sounds like the Steelers will have Isaac Redman back this week, with Rashard Mendenhall's (Achilles) status iffy. Jonathan Dwyer missed Wednesday's practice, but is expected to be out there today. I'd plan to start Dwyer as an RB2 even if Mendenhall is active and stealing some carries. How can they take Dwyer out of the lead role after he's run so well over the past couple of games?
- You heard that Michael Vick is keeping his job - at least for now - and starting Monday against the Saints, right? I've got Vick at QB7, because the Saints' defense is horrible. Start Vick if you have him.
- The status of Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill (leg) for this week's game is up in the air. Matt Moore will get the start against the Colts if Tannehill can't go.
- Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles injured his neck in last night's game, but it doesn't sound serious. As disappointed as Charles' owners must be in his performance, I wouldn't quit on him yet.
- Panthers WR Brandon LaFell practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday due to concussion-related symptoms. I've got LaFell at WR35 - he's a solid start against the poor Redskins' pass defense.
- The Redskins say they're going to get speedy WR Aldrick Robinson more involved in the game plan. Hmm ...
- The Jaguars figure to be without both starting cornerbacks again this week. It's time to step up, Calvin Johnson. Your fantasy owners are as impatient as my New York/New Jersey friends waiting on gas lines this morning.
- Saints RB Darren Sproles missed Thursday's practice due to a hand injury. I haven't seen any indications that it's serious, but keep an eye on this.
- Texans RB Ben Tate will probably miss Sunday's game with a hamstring injury. Drafting him on all my teams didn't quite work out, huh?
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Profits are up and the firm will soon be moving to a plush new Mayfair office, but discontent has been running high.
If you think you have heard this story before – you have. Fladgate Fielder's recent history can be described as "Mishcon de Reya: the sequel".
The firms are of a similar size and profile. Both have acted for members of the Spencer family – Mishcons for Princess Diana, Fladgates for Earl Spencer (it is advising him in all his libel actions). They both operate a merit-based remuneration system for their partners. And they both boast an unhealthy number of disgruntled former employees.
But, if anything, Fladgates' could be the X-rated, uncensored version of the tale – Mishcons, only with a bit more acrimony.
In the past 12 months Fladgates has lost 16 fee earners, half of them partners. That is a quarter of the firm's fee earning staff.
Defectors complain of a "poisonous atmosphere", of "a reign of terror".
One positively sang down the phone from his new firm. "It's so… wonderful here," he gushed with the enthusiasm of an old lag who has been transferred to an open prison.
One former partner told The Lawyer that no one who had left retained any goodwill towards the firm.
When four property partners left for Charles Russell recently, the departures were officially described as "amicable" by both sides.
But a source at Fladgates says head of property Allen Cohen told a departmental meeting shortly afterwards that no one had ever left that the firm was not pleased to see the back of.
Central to the story is Fladgates' chairman Paul Leese. He, like Anthony Julius, a head of litigation, rose to prominence during the bumper years of the last recession. He prides himself on his "strong and efficient" leadership.
So strong, it seems, that nobody disagrees with him.
He says that in the past four years: "I cannot remember a partnership meeting where everything was not voted through unanimously."
Such "concerted leadership" has undoubtably brought rewards. The firm says it had average profits per partner of about £175,000 for 1996/97. The annual turnover is up to about £11m and the corporate department has grown rapidly since Leese became chairman in 1992, from five to seventeen fee earners, including seven partners.
There have been some sizeable catches: head of corporate Nicolas Greenstone arrived from Olswang in 1994; Eamonn Cannon, who had his own firm, joined the property department in 1995; and Anthony Vaughan joined the corporate department from Olswang in 1996.
But former colleagues complain of arrogance and secrecy. One refers privately to Leese as "the little dictator".
Leese says the firm is a "collection of free-thinking individuals", but there are complaints that dissent is met with increased billing targets, reduced remuneration and a chat in a side room along the lines of: "Have you thought about moving on?"
Fladgates, originating in 1760, spent centuries servicing the tax and property needs of the landed gentry but has long seen the need to develop its corporate practice.
In 1988 after failed talks with Davies Arnold Cooper, it eventually merged with West End firm Fielder Le Riche. At least one Fladgates partner left for DAC shortly afterwards and there were reports of acrimony over the profit structure for the new partners. But eventually, the management and pay structure problems were sorted out.
The firm's basic constitutional framework was drawn up by Deloitte & Touche following a consultation in 1986. "Delegated management" involves biennial elections for the head of each of the four departments – corporate, property, tax and litigation – who make up the management board along with two other elected members. The actions of the board are monitored by twice yearly meetings of the full partnership.
The senior partner position, held by Howard Keen, is a figurehead role.
Under the board, management is carried out by "professional managers". Fladgates boasts three full-time human resources staff – a somewhat greater number than many firms of a comparable size – as well as large IT, accounts and marketing departments.
The benefit is obvious – freeing partners to concentrate on law. And, on the face of it, it is very democratic. But dissidents claim that for the past six years the operation of the system has been far from democratic.
In 1992 Leese was elected to the board and was later joined by Greenstone, Cohen, and tax head Andrew McKenzie. They have been in place ever since, and are returned every two years – unanimously, of course.
In 1997 Cannon challenged Cohen for the property board seat. According to sources at the firm, Cannon won by six votes to three only to be told the result was not acceptable to the management board. Cannon withdrew and Cohen was elected unanimously.
Leese says this story is "inaccurate". He says there was a long, "fiercely contested" period of lobbying but only one official vote in which there was only one candidate – Cohen, who was supported by Cannon.
The management board also makes up the remuneration panel. Every two years it considers each partner according to eight criteria, including billings and practice development. The panel has the power to reduce a partner's lock step share by up to 25 per cent.
Leese says shares ranged from £120,000 to £305,000 last year. Other sources say the bottom end was somewhat lower. It is believed that this year the top earners could receive more than £350,000. The full partnership votes through the proposed distribution which needs a 62 per cent majority.
There used to be an appeals committee for disgruntled partners but it was scrapped four years ago. McKenzie explains: "If a partner appealed the committee could only look at them in isolation. It was not always possible for them to see the whole picture. It was better the whole partnership voted the package through as a whole."
Fladgates has a workaholic atmosphere and likes big billers, particularly in the property department.
One former property lawyer says department head Cohen did not like to stop work. Monthly department meetings would be a whistle-stop 40 minutes, with Cohen running through everyone's billings before getting back out there. Partners lunches were often cancelled from on high – there was too much work to do.
Of course, lawyers working hard and making money are more often feted than slated. But for many at Fladgates the atmosphere became choking. Some openly voiced dissent at the partnership meetings.
In the past year John Bates, Lynn Povey, Juliusz Wodzianski, Ian Fisher, Paul Holth and Bryan Dowler have quit as property partners. Assistants John Russell, Mark Jacob, Marcia Stephenson and Karen Fielding have also gone.
In the corporate department partner Philip Barth, and assistants Joanna Gardner, Ildiko Bita, Elizabeth Wilson, Gabriella Wright and Daniel Shier have left.
In the cases of Bates and Russell, who defected to Winchester firm White & Bowker when Fladgates decided to close its Basingstoke office, Fladgates took legal action over an alleged breach of confidence of a client list.
Leese refuses to discuss any of the recent departures. "That's history," he explains.
He points out the number of fee earners is up to 60 from 57 last year and that the string of departures has been compensated by the recent takeover of eight-partner West End firm Kaufman Kramer Shebson.
This is said to have brought £1.5m into the property department, compared with the £1m which is said to have gone the other way when Povey's team departed.
Later this year the firm will move to a plush new Mayfair office – hardly the action of a firm in trouble.
Mishcons has been losing lawyers at regular rate for several years. Is the same thing happening at Fladgates – or has the recent exodus cleared the air?
Leese may be unpopular with some, but like all good dictators, he makes sure the trains run on time.


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Just before visiting the castle, we checked out some Edo era style gardens next door, which were quite pretty, especially at thie time of year. And after the castle, we enjoyed some black sesame ice cream (yummy!) and chestnut ice cream (also oishi!) before checking out a small museum, and then heading home on the shink.


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Those few who know I carry already understand.
Nobody knows, so the question doesn't come up.
This is a discussion on Okay, so how do YOU answer when asked, "Why...?" within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Earlier post about the teacher being outed at Home Depot got me to thinking about a post I saw here quite awhile back but now ...
Earlier post about the teacher being outed at Home Depot got me to thinking about a post I saw here quite awhile back but now can't seem to find it.
When someone asks, "Why do you carry/need a gun?" how do you reply? It's usually a legit question, and while cute, quippy or smart-arse remarks ("In case I have to shoot someone") might occasionally be appropriate, usually the questioner is seeking genuine information.
My answer would be something like, "The same reason I wear a seat belt/have a smoke alarm," or "I don't need it. Unless or until I do." Or, "I can't run as fast as I used to."
Other thoughts?
(By the way, I've only been asked this once, by a relative. If a stranger should ask, I should re-evaluate how carefully I conceal.)
I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
Those few who know I carry already understand.
Nobody knows, so the question doesn't come up.
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Quite a few of my fiancees friends have asked me (usually after a good rant about SLED/my permit). My usual response is along the lines of 'to defend myself and Carrie', or 'because I can't fight very well because of my back'... legitimate answers, truthful answers. But, also 'because I can'. Not the answer I give, not the only answer. But one of my favorites.
"Gun control should mean hitting your target every time."
Please try to remember- I have a very dry sense of humor. It usually sounds mean, but isn't meant to be.
Unlike those who believe it won't happen to them, I know it can...
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Paranoia strikes deep, into your life it will creep. It starts when you're always afraid... Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
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Other than the gun shops that I deal with, nobody knows that I have a permit and nobody knows that I carry, so the question doesn't come up. I carry because I'm no longer as young and quick as I once was. With a gun, I don't have to be.
99.9% chance it's gonna be smoe sort of smarty pants answer, but that that's just me
I never out myself so the pointed question does not arise. But in a theoretical context I always advocate for self defense to anyone, any time, the subject comes up in conversation. In fact I have denied that I carry on several social occasions, while advocating for the right to do so, just to keep the peace.
"To believe that social reforms can eradicate evil altogether is to forget that evil is a protean creature, forever assuming a new shape when deprived of an old one." - SAT
Never argue with an idiot - they'll bring you down to their level then beat you with experience.
I ask them why they do not carry...then ask them the last time time they read the paper are watched the news and heard more positive stories than negative.
I guess, for me, it boils down to the comforting idea that when I carry, I don't have to think or worry about what might happen if I didn't carry. Like the seatbelt or fire extinguisher, it's the last thing I want to have to use. Without it, losing my life or that of my loved ones is the last thing I dare think about. Hope and denial are not better survival tools.
Liberty, Property, or Death - Jonathan Gardner's powder horn inscription 1776
Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito.
("Do not give in to evil but proceed ever more boldly against it.")
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My extreme-liberal sister asked me if I carried. I sighed and told the truth. When she asked why, I said it was in case I needed to shoot someone.
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Because I work with bad people (probation officer) and their families in a small geographic area. I dont have to guess about the bad in the world...I know it is there and where most of it physically exists. I refuse to allow me or mine to fall victim to it or anything associated to it. If a small thing like a gun carried hidden on my belt or in my pocket can keep that from happening than that is what I will do. If it offends you, then that is your problem and not mine. It is as much my civil right to take advantage of this freedom as it is yours to speak against it.
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I think if somebody asked me, I'd say "Just in case I ever need to shoot somebody."
Oh, I see WHEC beat me to it.
Since I open carry quite often, I get asked the question often. My usual reply is to look at the paper and watch the news. The world is a crazy and dangerous place, and I plan on making it home at night.
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