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MANION, Circuit Judge.
The Appellee C.D. is now a fifth-grade student in the Marshall Joint School District. In kindergarten he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, and since then the school district has provided him with additional resources in his academic classes and special education in gym. When he was in second grade the school district reevaluated his eligibility for special education, and a team of educational professionals determined that he no longer met the criteria. His parents disagreed and sought administrative review; the administrative law judge ("ALJ") conducted a lengthy hearing, concluded that the school district had erred, and found that C.D. was still eligible for special education. The school district appealed to the district court, which affirmed, and now it appeals to this court. Because the ALJ applied the wrong legal standard in the eligibility analysis and there is not substantial evidence to support her findings, we reverse.
In 2004, C.D. was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome ("EDS"), hypermobile type, which is a genetic disease that causes joint hypermobility, commonly called double-jointedness. In C.D.'s case the symptoms are serious: he has poor upper body strength and poor postural and trunk stability, and he suffers from chronic and intermittent pain.
After the EDS diagnosis, C.D. was evaluated and deemed eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disability Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq. ("IDEA" or "Act"). As part of the process, the school district assembled a team of educational professionals to develop an Individualized Education Program ("IEP") for him. Under the IEP, he received adaptive physical education six times a month, physical therapy, occupational therapy, assistive technology, supplemental aids and services, and program modifications in his academic classes. Specifically, his first IEP included providing C.D. with frequent bathroom breaks; positioning aids; extra time to complete academics; motor and self-help tasks; and fine motor adaptations (tape recorder, dictation and limited writing assignments). In the classroom, he used a floor rocker to conserve energy, a special chair at work tables, and a slant board. And when he moved around the school, he could ride in a wagon if walking made him too fatigued. C.D., 592 F.Supp.2d at 1063.
In January 2006, when C.D. was in first grade, a second IEP was created that contained new goals and strictures for his participation in gym class. Among other
Under the Act, schools must follow a two-step process to determine whether a student is a "child with a disability" and thereby eligible for special education services. 20 U.S.C. § 1401(3)(A). First, the student must have one of the ailments listed in the statute. Although EDS is not listed, there is a catch-all category titled "other health impairment." Id. § 1401(3)(A)(i). For a health condition to qualify as an "other health impairment," it must manifest itself in one of a variety of ways, and it must "[a]dversely affect[] the child's educational performance." 34 C.F.R. § 300.8(c)(9)(ii). Second, if the child's condition does adversely affect his educational performance, then the team must determine whether as a result he "needs special education." 20 U.S.C. § 1401(3)(A)(ii).
During the reevaluation, the team found that C.D. was performing at grade level in his classes. He had met many of his specific IEP goals for gym, and he no longer had many of the original problems that prompted his need for special education in gym. After considering all the evidence, the team concluded that the EDS did not adversely affect his educational performance.
Although this finding alone disqualified C.D. as a "child with a disability," the team also addressed the second step in the analysis: whether "by reason thereof, [he] needs special education and related services." Id. It found that C.D. did not need special education because his needs could be met in a regular education setting with some slight modifications for his medical and safety needs. These modifications included providing rest breaks and monitoring his progress through the day using an activity log. Concerning his safety needs, the team recommended that a health plan be drafted by his physicians and the school nurse, setting out precise restrictions on his participation in gym class. This health plan would limit his repetitions in certain
C.D.'s parents disagreed with the team's conclusions. They maintained that because he cannot safely perform all of the activities in gym class, he is entitled to special education. They sought and obtained administrative review of the team's decision. Following eight days of hearings, the ALJ found that when the team evaluated his eligibility it committed several errors. Ultimately, the ALJ credited the opinion of one of C.D.'s physicians, Dr. Pamela Trapane, that the EDS causes him pain and fatigue and when he experiences that "it can affect his educational performance." Id. at 10. Based on that, the ALJ found that C.D.'s "ability to fully and safely perform and participate in certain physical activities at school, including regular PE class and recess, is adversely affected by his EDS." Id.
The ALJ also rejected the team's alternative finding that C.D. did not need special education. She dismissed the testimony of Stefanie Pingel, C.D.'s adaptive gym teacher, as unreliable. Id. at 12. And she specifically credited the opinion of Dr. Trapane over the team, finding that he "cannot safely engage in unrestricted participation in various activities of the regular PE program and that he requires special education, particularly specially designed PE and related services to meet his unique needs." Id. at 11.
The school district sought review by the district court. The district court did not receive any new evidence but instead relied on the record developed before the ALJ. It upheld the ALJ's findings. Specifically, on the issue of whether C.D. needed special education, the district court noted that "[a]lthough the school district makes convincing arguments and another fact finder might have reached a different conclusion, I cannot say that the administrative law judge clearly erred in deciding that C.D. needed special education." Id. at 1084.
Under the Act, the party challenging the outcome of the administrative hearing bears the burden of persuasion in the district court. Alex R. v. Forrestville Valley Cmty Unit Sch. Dist., 375 F.3d 603, 611 (7th Cir.2004). When that court reviews the administrative decision it gives no deference to the ALJ's legal conclusions. Id. ("On issues of law, the hearing officer is entitled to no deference."). But on issues of fact, it must give the ALJ's findings due weight. Id. at 612. When the district court receives no new evidence and relies solely on the administrative record, it owes considerable deference to the ALJ's factual findings. Id. In such instances, as it did in this case, the district court is essentially sitting as a reviewing court. Morton Cmty. Unit Sch. v. J.M., 152 F.3d 583, 587 (7th Cir.1998). And when it sits in this manner, no matter how its rulings are characterized, they "are necessarily rulings of law, which we indeed review de novo, just as we review a grant of summary judgment de novo." Id. Thus, we review the ALJ's order directly, giving her findings the same degree of deference as the district court did: due weight on the factual issues and plenary review on legal issues. Sch. Dist. of WI Dells v. Z.S., 295 F.3d 671, 675 (7th Cir.2002); Dale M. v. Bd. of Educ. of Bradley-Bourbonnais High Sch., 237 F.3d 813, 816-17 (7th Cir. 2001).
This is a complicated case. The record spans thousands of pages with many exhibits, and the district court's sixty-two-page order reflects how involved the hearing was. A large part of the IEP meeting,
Special education under the Act is limited to those students classified as a "child with a disability." 20 U.S.C. § 1401(3)(A). For C.D. to qualify, his health condition must adversely affect his educational performance and as a result he must need special education. Id. § 1401(3)(A)(ii). Based on a variety of data and factors, the team found that the EDS did not adversely affect C.D.'s educational performance.
In her report, the ALJ concluded that the EDS adversely affects C.D.'s educational performance because it causes him to experience pain and fatigue and that when he does "experience[] pain and/or fatigue at school, it can affect his educational performance." ALJ Op. at 10. This is an incorrect formulation of the test. It is not whether something, when considered in the abstract, can adversely affect a student's educational performance, but whether in reality it does. 34 C.F.R. § 300.8(c)(9)(ii); see also A.J. v. Bd. of Educ., 679 F.Supp.2d 299, 310 (E.D.N.Y. 2010).
And it is clear from the record that this misstatement of the law affected the ALJ's finding. The misstatement reflected the scant evidence on this point: little of the testimony and few of the exhibits cited by the ALJ stated or even suggested that C.D.'s educational performance was adversely affected by the EDS. Rather, the evidence cited either mirrored the improper recitation of law, was inconsistent with prior findings and testimony, or was entirely discredited during cross-examination.
Concerning the last point, Dr. Trapane was the main source of evidence cited for the proposition that the EDS adversely affects C.D.'s educational performance. And the sole basis of her information was
In short, the ALJ applied the wrong legal standard in determining whether the EDS adversely affected C.D.'s educational performance, and while there is evidence that the EDS can affect C.D.'s educational performance, there is no substantial evidence to support the ALJ's finding that it has an adverse affect. Rather, as the district court noted, the evidence is that the prior IEP's remedies have substantially improved his performance: "all of the school district members of the team, including the school therapists, agreed that C.D.'s average performance and overall improvement showed that his health condition did not have an adverse affect on his educational performance." C.D., 592 F.Supp.2d at 1080. Thus, we find that the ALJ erred in the legal standard she applied and committed clear error in her factual findings.
Even if the ALJ had not erred in her finding that the EDS had adversely affected C.D.'s educational performance, that would not have ended the inquiry. As explained above, if an IEP team determines that a child's medical condition adversely affects his educational performance, the team must also determine whether that student requires special education. 20 U.S.C. § 401(3)(A)(ii) (the second step in the analysis is whether the child "needs special education and related services."). In this case, the team concluded that such services were not needed: all of C.D.'s safety needs could be met through a health plan implemented in his regular gym class. The school felt it could address his needs by simply limiting his repetitions and ameliorating the potentially harmful aspects of gym.
In rejecting that decision the ALJ found that the testimony of Stefanie Pingel, C.D.'s adaptive gym teacher, "lacked reliability." ALJ Op. at 12. The ALJ also overrode the team's finding and instead credited the testimony of C.D.'s physician about his need for special education. Relying primarily on the reports of Drs. Nathan Rudin and Trapane and the testimony of Dr. Trapane, the ALJ found that C.D. needed special education because of safety concerns in gym class. It was the team's position throughout these proceedings that physicians cannot simply prescribe special education for a student. Rather, that designation lies within the team's discretion, governed by the applicable rules and regulations. We agree.
The sole reason cited by the ALJ for rejecting the team's position was that Pingel's "testimony lacked reliability." ALJ Op. at 12. We review credibility determinations for clear error. Alex R., 375 F.3d at 612. And we rarely reverse a fact finder on a credibility determination. Getch v. Astrue, 539 F.3d 473, 483 (7th Cir.2008). But we will when the reason stated for rejecting the testimony is unreasonable or unsupported; in other words, "[w]e overturn it only if patently wrong." Prochaska v. Barnhart, 454 F.3d 731, 738 (7th Cir.2006) (quotation omitted).
Because the reason for designating special education for C.D. was his need for
Despite Pingel's expertise and unique position in this whole process, the ALJ rejected her testimony as lacking "reliability." The reason given was that although Pingel testified that C.D. did not need special education, her behavior in conducting his activities in gym class contradicted that testimony. ALJ Op. at 4, 12. In support of this, the ALJ specifically noted that Pingel "testified in detail about many adaptations and modifications that she made for the Student to enable him to participate in PE class," and that Pingel "frequently conferred with the physical therapist and the regular physical education teacher about how to modify activities for [C.D.] to meet his needs." Id. at 12.
The problem with rejecting Pingel's testimony on this basis is that the referred-to behavior that supposedly contradicted her testimony was mandated under C.D.'s 2006 IEP. As the district court noted, that IEP prescribed "consultation between the adaptive physical education teacher and the regular physical education teacher before each physical education class; and consultation between the occupational therapist, physical therapist and special area teachers at least 15 minutes a month." C.D., 592 F.Supp.2d at 1063. Pingel simply followed the directives set out in the IEP, which is precisely what the law demanded of her, even though she may have thought it was unnecessary.
It is unclear what the ALJ would have had Pingel do to assure that her opinion was reliable. Pingel can only do as the law provides: call or wait for another IEP to reevaluate C.D., and then express her belief that he no longer needs to have special education services. 20 U.S.C. § 1414(a)(2)(A)(i). No matter how deeply held her belief that it was unnecessary, Pingel could not unilaterally stop performing any services mandated under the IEP. Id. § 1415(j). Discounting an educator's testimony because she complied with the law is unreasonable, and it was clear error for the ALJ to do so. Sims v. Barnhart, 442 F.3d 536, 538 (7th Cir.2006).
Beyond impermissibly rejecting Pingel's testimony, the ALJ also found that C.D. needs special education because of the EDS. We review that finding for clear error and will only set aside the order if we are "strongly convinced that [it] is erroneous." Z.S., 295 F.3d at 675.
Again, it is necessary to re-focus the issue before us. Although C.D.'s performance in classes other than gym was vaguely discussed in the ALJ's report, there are no findings about his need for special education outside of gym. The most inclusive statement in the ALJ's report that could include special education outside of gym comes in the conclusion where she states: "I find that [C.D.] needs special education, particularly specially designed PE, and related services to meet his unique needs." ALJ Op. at 12. That is not a finding that we would give any credence as extending beyond gym class. Without a specific finding and reasoning in support, that statement alone cannot be a basis for finding he is entitled to special education beyond gym class. Thus, the ALJ's decision is pivoted on the need for special education in gym; therefore, our review is limited to whether
The only support for the finding that he needed special education was the reports of his physicians and the testimony of Dr. Trapane. Her position was clear: C.D. could not safely engage in unrestricted participation in various activities of the regular gym program because his joints could be injured, causing him severe pain. C.D., 592 F.Supp.2d at 1066. The team felt that given the limitations already prescribed by C.D.'s physicians and the demands of the curriculum, his needs could be addressed by allowing him to participate in regular gym with a health plan. He was, at that time, already engaged in regular gym class; he was only meeting with Pingel in adaptive physical education six times a month. Dr. Rudin was comfortable with the health plan, but Dr. Trapane and C.D.'s mother were adamant that he needed special education.
But C.D. did not need special education in gym. He was, as the district court noted, performing at grade level and had made huge personal gains over previous years: "C.D. had made huge gains, was able to do things he had not been able to do previously and could coordinate his body and perform local motor and object control skills in the average range." C.D., 592 F.Supp.2d at 1065-66. The initial difficulties that mandated special education had been overcome; what remained were C.D.'s safety needs. And the team thought that the school could meet these needs by giving him a health plan that communicated his limitations between his physicians, the school nurse, and his teachers.
This health plan would allow C.D. to participate in regular gym and avoid the harmful activities or at least reduce the threat of injury during certain exercises. So, he did and would continue to do jumping jacks on a mat and pushups against the wall; he would walk instead of run in a game of tag; and if he was fatigued his repetitions were reduced or he took a break. As Pingel testified concerning her belief that C.D. did not need special education:
Allowing C.D. to participate fully in regular gym class with a health plan would not mean that he was sitting in a corner for the class. He was and would be participating with the class. He would simply do so in a manner that protected his joints.
By being provided with this sort of health plan, C.D. can access the general curriculum and make the gains that he needs to make to progress with the other students in the skills and abilities that the school aims to teach in its curriculum. See Alvin Ind. Sch. Dist. v. A.D., 503 F.3d 378, 384 (5th Cir.2007) (noting student's performance demonstrated that he did not need special education). That is what the law requires and the Act strives for: giving students access to the general curriculum and keeping them from being labeled special education. 20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(5); see id. § 1400(c)(5)(F). The team's decision was reasoned and based on his safety needs and the school's curriculum.
This brings us to a key point in this case: a physician's diagnosis and input on a child's medical condition is important and bears on the team's informed decision on a student's needs. See 20 U.S.C. § 1414(c)(1)(A)(iii). But a physician cannot
Although it appears that the ALJ applied substantial weight to Dr. Trapane's opinion, nothing in the law mandates or even suggests such a requirement. To be clear, the physicians' opinions were given careful attention by the team. They considered Dr. Trapane's comments, and Dr. Rudin, in fact, agreed that a health plan would be appropriate. The only indication that there was a need for special education came from C.D.'s mother and Dr. Trapane—after a 15-minute examination. The cursory examination aside, Dr. Trapane is not a trained educational professional and had no knowledge of the subtle distinctions that affect classifications under the Act and warrant the designation of a child with a disability and special education. See Schaffer v. Weast, 546 U.S. 49, 62-63, 126 S.Ct. 528, 163 L.Ed.2d 387 (2005) ("I believe that we should presume that public school officials are properly performing their difficult responsibilities under this important statute.") (Stevens, J., concurring). Nor was Dr. Trapane familiar with the curriculum and what C.D. needed to do in gym. In sum, her conclusory testimony and reports making an adamant demand for the "special education" classification are not substantial evidence and do not provide a reasoned basis for finding that C.D. needs special education. And it was clear error for the ALJ to find that it was.
As a concluding note and to provide some context to this case and our holding, no one suggests that C.D. would not benefit from or need continued physical and occupational therapy. The record is clear that he would benefit from those services: "All of C.D.'s therapists agreed that even though he did not need special education, he needed physical therapy." C.D., 592 F.Supp.2d at 1083. But his need for such therapy is not what the school is charged with considering when it evaluates his eligibility for special education. Rather, "physical therapy" and "occupational therapy" are both related services used to give a student the full benefit of special education instruction. 20 U.S.C. §§ 1406, 1401(26) (related services are meant to "assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education."); see also Wis. Stat. § 115.76(14)(a). Under the IDEA, they do not stand alone as services the school must provide apart from special education. The law is perfectly clear on this point: if a child has a health problem "but only needs a related service and not special education, the child is not a child with a disability." 34 C.F.R. § 300.8(a)(2)(i); see also Yankton Sch. Dist. v. Schramm, 93 F.3d 1369, 1378, n. 1 (8th Cir.1996) (Magill, J., dissenting) (citing 34 C.F.R. § 300.17 n. 1 (1995), amended in 1999 by 64 Fed.Reg. 12425).
Therefore, we find that the ALJ's finding that C.D.'s educational performance was adversely affected by the EDS was undermined by a misapplication of the governing standard and was not supported by substantial evidence in the record. Further, the ALJ impermissibly discounted the testimony of Stefanie Pingel, and there is not substantial evidence in the record to support the finding that C.D. needed special education because of his health condition. Accordingly, we REVERSE the judgment of the district court and REMAND with
CUDAHY, Circuit Judge, concurring in the judgment.
This is an extraordinarily close case. We have before us a careful and searching opinion by an experienced ALJ based on an extensive hearing and affirmed by a district judge of broad experience and proven judgment. These circumstances may generate a spirit of deference, whether technically required or not.
I write separately only because, although the majority opinion has discovered enough flaws to justify reversal, I suggest future caution in such matters as overruling the conclusions of the finder of fact about the reliability of witnesses. We must also be balanced in the respective weight to be attributed to the opinions of educational professionals in contrast to medical experts in evaluating issues such as that of safety. Both these questions play a significant part in the majority analysis, but I would emphasize that both ought generally to be treated in the future with appropriate discretion.
In spite of these reservations, since the issue here is so close and the majority critique so careful, I join in the result indicated by the majority.


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#21 Oct 25, 2008
Hey looking to go out in Rhode Island with a small group to a handful of sites, anyone have credible sites that would be worth traveling to? Anyone interested in traveling along let me know. Looking to do this soon seeing that the month is upon us as well as all Hallows Eve. email me [email protected] or aim me nr5582
#22 Oct 25, 2008
southeast mass is okay too to follow up on my last post
#23 Nov 20, 2008
Anybody know the story behind the ominous stone house on Liberty Lane in W. Kingston?? If there is a truly haunted local house, this could be it!! Comments, anybody??
#24 Feb 19, 2009
ladd center near vets cemetary is really haunted.Alot of evil things happened there.Its in exeter Rhode Island. If anyone would like to go exploring email me at [email protected]
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#25 Mar 21, 2009
There is nothing scary about lad all seriousness we brought a emf machine and recorded nothing
#26 Oct 18, 2009
I know this was posted a year ago. I recently went to the Slater Mill Ghost Tour and took only 5 pics with a digital camera. I captured orbs on two. Going out on Samain this year too, Turtle?
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#27 Nov 28, 2009
Wasn't there a show where Taps were in Coventry, CT. where the old firehouse on Main Street use to be?
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#28 Jan 23, 2010
Anyone looking to join a paranormal group email me @ [email protected]
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#29 Jan 23, 2010
That fire house was in Coventry, RI where I am at.
#30 Feb 24, 2010
Yes, I do. My friends and I used to roof-surf down Tower Hill, and there was almost always a dog that seemed to be chasing behind the car. I did some research after the fact, and come to find out, there have been many reports of people seeing the ghost of a boy chasing his dog. We never saw the boy, but the dog was there almost every time! Pretty cool!
#31 Feb 25, 2010
Another place to check out is Elder Ballou Road in Woonsocket. It is right around the corner from Tower Hill Road, and there is an old cemetery there. I had one scary ass experience there. I was followed by loud footsteps. Each time I turned around to see who was behind me, the footsteps stopped. After the last set of footsteps, my friend heard something on the side of me. I flashed my light in that direction, about three feet in front of me, and something scattered. It was a loud rustling sound, like the sound of someone running through the leaves in the fall,but there was no visible movement. No branches moved, no leaves, no animals around, etc. I haven't been back there since. If you decide to check it out, be on foot!!! It makes for a very frightening experience.
#32 Apr 21, 2010
hello dawn, i too am into the paranormal. i would like to know more about this paine house. whom should i call to get a tour? have you seen anything there? is this a well known legion/ I MYSELF HAVE BEEN TO THE LADD SCHOOL IN EXETER. IT WAS FACINATING
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#33 Apr 21, 2010
ha...pretty sure you were spooked by a racoon
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#34 Apr 21, 2010
iv been to the ladd school a couple of times a few years back, never anything scary. Alot of noise in Fogarty (the round building) but any building in that kind of condition makes noises. Any kind of paranormal experience is the product of our own imaginations...the dead have absolutley nothing to say to us, its our own narcissism that makes us think they even care about us. the Ladd school has nothing but some busted widows and bored state troopers
#35 Jul 31, 2010
I am a paranormal reporter for examiner.com and i write mostly about haunted places in Rhode Island. I recently did an article on Elder Ballou Cemetery. Thats quite an interesting place. To read more about it or other haunted places be sure to check out my articles on examiner.com and just type in my name in the box at the top that says "search for examiners". My name is Kim McDonald. Enjoy :)
#36 Aug 25, 2010
Driving down Rt 44 in Rehoboth with my husband and kids on afternoon, I saw a guy wearing a red plaid shirt, walking east. He was so hideous, that I remarked to my husband that they sure have some ugly people in the area. Later, I picked up a book of local ghost stories at a store in Garden City written by a guy with the last name of Robinson, and I read that there was a ghost who walks along that stretch of road who looks just like what I had seen who sometimes "jumps" in front of cars late at night and causes accidents. Does Mr. Robinson dress up and walk there or was it the real thing? Might want to look into that Kim McDonald.
#37 Oct 6, 2010
Here's an article about a haunted graveyard in Rhode Island that seems to be legit.
#38 Apr 12, 2011
There is a local cemetery near where we live. I have not found this cemetery listed anywhere online about being haunted, but our group has been there several times and we always get results. We have never went there and not have something happen. Some of our best evps ever were caught there.
#39 Jul 12, 2011
hi me and my people are out to do a little bit of um....amature ghost hunting
can you tell me some good places other then ladd school please email me or im me at [email protected]
#40 Sep 11, 2011
email me [email protected] .com
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|A great Tim Thomas stat brought to you by a Leafs blogger
|02.10.11 at 2:43 pm ET
If anyone on twitter isn't following Down Goes Brown (@downgoesbrown), not only are they missing out on very amusing snarky commentary on the NHL, but they will have also missed out on perhaps an amusing stat regarding Tim Thomas and his MVP campaign. Check out this nugget, which emerged Thursday in wake of Thomas' goalie fight with Carey Price Wednesday:
Thomas is a serious Hart candidate, though the six goals he allowed Wednesday dent his chances. Even so, his current .942 save percentage would surpass Dominik Hasek's .937 in 1998-99 as the best since the stat began being recorded.
As for the second half of this interesting development, DGB tweets that the other Hart winner to have a fighting major in the last 10 years was one Joe Thornton, who fought Tim Gleason in 2005-06.
Only six goaltenders have been named MVP of the league, but it seems a Hart winner dropping the gloves these days is just as rare. The spectacle that is Thomas' season continues to grow.
It was almost like fighting your brother. You know deep down you don't want to but as a matter of pride – and territory – you need to.
That was one way to look at the way Tim Thomas took off some 185 feet like hell on skates after fellow All-Star goalie Carey Price with 7:24 left in the second period Wednesday night.
So Tim, what happened?
"Which part? I mean'¦well he was jumping in," Thomas said of Price's actions when Brad Marchand drilled James Wisniewski on an icing touch-up. "I went off the blue line and he backed into his crease. And then so I'm like okay, and then he went in again and you just can't let it be an outnumbered situation and so that's what I was thinking when I went down there. He was more than willing to fight. And I had this big old plan. I was going to grab his right and I was going to throw lefts because I know he's bigger and taller and has a reach on me.
"I thought I could do a better job throwing lefts in him and when I went to grab he got a good hold on my right arm and I got nothing. So then I was like, oh now what do I do? Because I know he's got a big right cocked and ready to come so I tried to switch arms and get my right free and I grabbed him by the back of the shirt and when he threw the right I pulled on'¦I was trying to pull him off-balance and his shirt came off his head and then I fell and'¦actually as I was falling my left arm came free and but then it was over. He fought with the fighter's manners as far as not hitting when you're down."
Fighter's manners. There's a new one. Fighter's manners apparently included patting each other on the shouler and backside after it was over, after only 15 seconds of grabbing and tugging.
"We're on opposing teams but we spent some time together at hockey camp a few summers ago and we were just at the All-Star game together," Thomas said. "We're on friendly terms. It was business. But once business is done, it's done."
"Well, I know Timmy pretty well," Price added. "I think we were just out there play-fighting more than anything. Neither one of us really wanted to get hurt, but we are out there doing whatever we had to do, I guess."
Price was surprised when he saw Thomas skating right for him but in the end, he didn't think the wrestling match was going to amount to much and certainly not like the fight between the Islanders' Rick DiPietro and Pittsburgh's Brent Johnson that ended when Johnson knocked out DiPietro, breaking the orbital bone of his face with a punch.
"Yeah, we didn't really know what is going on, but really there is not much to get thrown out about," Price said. "The biggest thing is that we didn't back down. Our guys stood behind each other. I think these are good games to play in. I think they are good character builders."
What was also new to Thomas was the idea of fighting the opposing goalie.
"I've been playing a long time and it's just never a situation where it's worked out like that but tonight it did," he said.
Bruins coach Claude Julien sounded a much more serious but still, understanding tone.
"It's not something you like to see," Julien said. "I don't think, you never like to see your goaltenders get into those kinds of things but, certainly not sitting here and condemning him for doing that, it's the heat of the game. They were both willing combatants and you live with that."
|Price tagged: Bruins crush Habs
|02.09.11 at 9:58 pm ET
The Bruins lit up Montreal goaltender Carey Price for eight goals as they picked up their first victory against the Canadiens this season, a 8-6 win at the TD Garden.
Nathan Horton had five points, while David Krejci, Milan Lucic, Michael Ryder, and Dennis Seidenberg also had multi-point nights.
The game featured 192 penalty minutes between the two teams. The more notable of the fights was a goalie brawl between Tim Thomas and Price at 12:36 of the second period. The netminders squared off in the Canadiens' zone, with Price getting the better of Thomas.
Despite losing the fight, Thomas improved to 26-6-6 on the season, and the victory puts the B's four points ahead of the Habs in the Northeast Division. The Bruins will return to action Friday when they host the Red Wings Friday night.
– Patrice Bergeron's line continues to impress. Before the floodgates opened on both sides and the game turned into a high-scoring affair, it was Marchand that got the B's on the board after a beautiful display of passing from the rookie, Mark Recchi, and Bergeron.
– It was good to see Ryder's two-goal performance given his struggles earlier in the game. Ryder entered the game having not scored in eight straight games, and he lost the puck in front of the net early in the second. Ryder's first goal was set up by a beautiful backhanded pass from Zach Hamill. Both players had to be encouraged by their nights. Ryder had what he thought was his second goal of the night waved off in the third period, as Brad Marchand was pushed into Price. He would make up for it with a power play goal at 10:01.
– Nathan Horton had five points (1 G, 4 A) on the night, the most he's had in a game as a member of the Bruins. He had three helpers on Nov. 18 against the Panthers at the Garden.
Horton has definitely sprinkled in some very good games in the midst of his goal-scoring slump. See below regarding his penalties, but offensively, Wednesday was one of them those games.
– P.K. Subban is a pain in the Bruins' you-know-what. He scored on the power play in the second period and added an assist in addition to once again getting under the skin of the Boston players. In four games against the B's this season, Subban has four points (2 G, 2 A) and on Dec. 16 drew the penalty that led to a Habs power play goal. Whether it's on the stat sheet or by getting in players' heads, the rookie blueliner has been able to be pest to the Bruins. The B's got the last laugh, of course, as the rookie ended up with a minus-3 rating for the night.
– As encouraging as Horton's assists were, his penalties cost the B's in both the second and third periods. Horton went off twice for tripping, and the Habs scored on each of the power plays, getting Subban's second-period strike and a Max Pacioretty goal 7:06 of the third.
– Statistically, Wednesday night's was Thomas' worst game of the season. The six goals he allowed was the most he's given up in a game this season. Thomas allowed five goals to the Flyers on Jan. 13 in a 7-5 win. He faced 35 shots in that game, making 30 saves, whereas he only saw 33 shots Wednesday night.
Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas was the first to leave the ice in Thursday's morning skate, an indication that he will be in goal when the B's host the Canadiens at 7 p.m. Thomas, 25-6-6 this season, has a 1.80 goals against average and a .945 save percentage, both of which lead the league.
Tyler Seguin, meanwhile, will be a healthy scratch for the Bruins, with fellow rookies Zach Hamill and Jordan Caron cracking the lineup for the B's. Coach Claude Julien said it's more of a numbers game regarding why the second overall pick will find himself in the press box for the third time this season.
"I know who he is, and I know where he was drafted and all that stuff," the coach said, adding that Seguin's recent struggles don't "change the outlook of what we think of him."
In 51 games this season, Seguin has eight goals and nine assists for 17 points and a plus-1 rating. He has averaged 12:18 of ice time, though he has played less than 10 minutes of the last four games.
|Logan Couture 'most complete player' Joe Thornton has ever seen
|02.05.11 at 7:05 pm ET
All things are relative, but ask Joe Thornton and he'll tell you that red-hot rookie center Logan Couture is not just the best player for his age that's he's ever played with, but the player he's seen with so little NHL experience.
How little? The ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft is still just 21 years old. Saturday marked his 75th game in the league but just his 50th this season, and he is still considered a rookie in the eyes of the NHL.
With his game-winning power-play backhander past Tim Thomas in the first period on Saturday, Couture has 23 goals and 11 assists in 50 games. And to think the Bruins could have had him in that 2007 draft.
Instead, with the eighth pick, the Bruins selected Zach Hamill, the same Zach Hamill who was playing just his second NHL game on Saturday, first this season.
"Actually, it almost felt like my first game but at the same time I got into the speed of it the guys in the room helped me out a little bit to calm me down but it was good," Hamill said.
It's Couture who has been going at full tilt for the entire season, leading all NHL rookies in goals at 23. And since Couture only played in 25 regular season games at the NHL level last year, he's still eligible for Calder Trophy consideration.
'He's the most complete player that I've seen at that age," Thornton said. "He penalty kills, he plays power play and plays all the important minutes. By far, the Calder winner so far this year.' Read the rest of this entry »
|Tim Thomas to start for Bruins vs. Sharks
|at 12:31 pm ET
Bruins coach Claude Julien told the media Saturday that Tim Thomas will be between the pipes when the B's take on the Sharks in a 1 p.m. matinee. San Jose will counter with Antti Niemi.
Thomas, in the midst of a career year, leads the league in both goals against average (1.82) and save percentage (.945) and is tied for the NHL lead in shutouts (7) and wins (25). In his last start, he made 24 saves in a 3-2 victory over the Hurricanes Monday in Carolina. Niemi is 14-3-3 this season with a 2.75 GAA and .911 save percentage.
Bruins forward Daniel Paille will serve the first game of his four-game suspension Saturday and will be eligible to return Feb. 15 against the Maple Leafs.
|Gameday notes: It's a tradeoff!
|02.03.11 at 1:51 pm ET
Former Calder Trophy-winning Bruins netminder Andrew Raycroft will get the start in net for the Stars on Thursday, making it the first time he faces the man he was traded for in Tuukka Rask. After shining in his rookie year in 2003-04 and struggling in the season following the lockout, Raycroft was traded to the Leafs for Rask in June of 2006.
Raycroft has continued to struggle since leaving Boston, as he became a bit of a journeyman, making stops in Colorado and Vancouver following two years in Toronto. He has picked it up a bit with the Stars in his first season in Dallas, posting a .920 save percentage and 2.42 goals against average that is mostly inflated by an ugly start Jan. 21 in which he allowed seven goals in a loss to the Flames.
With the Bruins clearly having won the trade involving the two goaltenders they now look to win Thursday night's game. The B's haven't turned in steady play in front of Rask, and it shows with the 23-year-old's 4-10-1 record despite his .923 save percentage.
"I think we have a good goaltender in Tuukka and we know his statistics are good. The only negative thing is the win-loss column right now, and I have a feeling that's going to turn around," coach Claude Julien said after the team's morning skate. "Tuukka's a good goaltender and we have to use him and he has to give us some games and he got to give us some wins and he's got to give us the performance we know he's capable of."
Here are some other notes from the Garden:
– If it weren't for the world needing a bunch of useless information about music, today is a today that I could consider hanging up my twitter skates. The internet has gone crazy saying tonight's matchup is overhyped, but there are simply too many reasons as to why this game is very important for the Bruins to win.
First of all, there's the aspect of Rask being in net. The Finnish netminder was essentially victimized by his team's play in front of him prior to the All-Star break, and the team can really make a statement by playing well enough for him to earn a win against a very good Stars team.
Then there's the "very good Stars team" part. Dallas, despite losing three of it's last four games, is currently third in the Western Conference and went 8-2-1 in January. The Bruins have struggled against Western Conference teams this season (2-4-2) and have been especially bad when they have hosted the (0-2-2). When you consider that the Sharks are in town on Saturday and that the B's have a pair of games against the Red Wings coming up, there are just too many reasons as to why this a very important game for the Bruins.
– As previously noted, Mark Stuart will be a healthy scratch for the fifth straight game. Given the play of Adam McQuaid and Steven Kampfer, it isn't too shocking, but the fact that Julien admitted it isn't even at the point where it's a game-time decision anymore is a bit telling.
"I'm not going to mix anything up right now," Julien said. "It is what it is and we keep talking about that almost everyday as well, is that we've got a guy in Stuey that so far has had a great attitude towards not disrupting the team and understanding how tough it is to play.
"At the same time, our six D's are doing a great job so you don't punish other guys for that kind of stuff. Things always work out and Stuey knows that and has been a real, I guess helpful player in regards to that, at not disrupting the team. He's still working hard, and when he gets his chance he'll be ready."
– Julien was asked Thursday morning if he feels Tim Thomas, who leads the NHL with a .945 save percentage (on pace to be the best ever), 1.82 goals against average, seven shutouts (tied with Henrik Lundqvist) and 25 wins (tied with three others), is the best goaltender in the league. The answer wasn't very surprising.
"I'm going to back that up 100 percent," Julien said. " The way he's played for us definitely a great goaltender and the thing with Timmy that helps this hockey club is we play well in front of him, but when we do break down he's there to keep us in the game at those key times. And that's what's important for our team. And again we may give up a certain amount of shots, at the end of the night we say 'how many scoring chances did we give up?' and some of those scoring chances we may not give up a ton but they're real good scoring chances and Timmy comes up big. That's what makes a difference and that's why Timmy's a good goaltender."


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Adoption Overview
Colorado Animal Rescue strives to make every adoption a match for life. So that we may be assured that the animal you wish to adopt is well suited for you, your home, and lifestyle, and is placed in an environment that is compatible with their needs, we ask that you complete our adoption application. The adoption applications are specific to dogs/puppies, and cats/kittens. We keep completed applications on file for a period of time, but we may ask you to complete a new application if it has been a while since your prior visit or previous adoption.
We recommend that you discuss the process with young children before visiting the shelter, to help ensure that they understand that they won't be bringing an animal home right away.
The application is designed to help us serve you. We are delighted to have you think of a shelter as a source for your new pet, and we are grateful that you are considering adopting from Colorado Animal Rescue. Our application process is simply a means to assure that we have all the pertinent information for the animal's records and our adoption paperwork, and to help match you with an animal that best suits your lifestyle. The more you tell the staff about your needs and wishes in a pet, the better we can assist you through the process of finding the right pet for you.
Colorado Animal Rescue reserves the right to postpone or decline any adoption.
Making a Match For Life
Adoptions are not always first come, first served. It is the shelter's goal to make a match for life. You and your family's needs in a companion animal may not match the animal that first caught your eye. We may suggest several other animals to consider, or some lifestyle adjustments that would need to occur to make the animal you are interested in, work for you and your family. We want you to be delighted in your new companion animal. We also want to place each animal in the environment best suited to its needs. "Love at first sight!" is not always the best approach when bringing an animal into your life.
This is an adoption, not a purchase. Through our adoption contract, we make specific the requirements for your animal's care, and detail the shelter's expectations of you. The shelter is here to be a constant resource for you and your family throughout your pet's life. We encourage you to contact the shelter at any time with any questions or concerns you may have. We also love to know how each animal is doing in its new home, and adopters frequently contact us with updates on their animals. Most importantly you have given your animal a special gift, and you have also helped the staff and volunteers at Colorado Animal Rescue carry on with this important work.
C.A.R.E. Adoption Requirements
For you to adopt an animal we need you to:
* Be sure that you are financially able to provide for the animal's needs. This includes food, supplies, veterinary care, licenses, training, etc.
* Be certain you have adequate time to spend with your new pet, including time for training, exercise, and grooming.
* Have your landlord's permission to bring an animal onto their property.
* Have the consent of all adults in your household. Be sure all children in the house are ready for an animal.
* Be at least 18 years of age and have verifiable identification.
* Complete an application survey and discuss it with a staff member.


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China Stocks Rise as Shanghai Trade Zone Boosts BanksWeiyi Lim
China's stocks rose, capping a weekly gain for the benchmark index, as airlines, banks and shipping companies rallied on speculation Shanghai's Free-Trade Zone will lure more business into the nation's commercial hub.
Cosco Shipping Co. jumped 10 percent as the Baltic Dry Index surged to its highest level since January 2012 and media reported foreign investors may be allowed to take bigger stakes in shipping joint ventures in the planned zone. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co. soared 10 percent, extending a two-week rally that has seen its shares double. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. led gains for financial companies, while Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines Co. climbed 5.2 percent.
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.8 percent to 2,139.99 at the close, capping a gain of 2 percent for this week. The government will allow for liberalization of more than a dozen industries in the free-trade zone including banking and shipping, Agence France-Presse reported yesterday, citing a draft plan. China's financial reforms may get a boost if the yuan is permitted to be fully convertible in the trade area, HSBC Holdings Plc said in a report.
"The reforms are getting more intense, leading to expectations there could be even more news on the free-trade zones during the November meeting" of Communist Party leaders, said Zeng Xianzhao, an analyst at Everbright Securities Co. in Chongqing. "After the recent good data, investors are positive about upcoming economic figures."
Economic Outlook
China's customs office is scheduled to release August trade data on Sept. 8. The Shanghai index has climbed 9.7 percent since reaching this year's low on June 27 as reports ranging from industrial production to manufacturing and money supply signaled the economy is stabilizing. An official manufacturing gauge jumped to a 16-month high in August.
The CSI 300 Index advanced 0.7 percent to 2,357.78, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.1 percent. The Bloomberg China-US Equity Index added 0.7 percent in New York.
Overseas shipments are expected to have gained 5.5 percent from a year ago, compared with a 5.1 percent advance in July, according to the average estimate from 36 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The statistics bureau will release inflation data on Sept. 9. Inflation probably slowed to 2.6 percent last month from 2.7 percent in July, while producer-price declines slowed, another survey showed.
Shanghai's free-trade zone was approved by the State Council on July 3, with the Ministry of Commerce reiterating the approval on Aug. 22. It may open as early as the end of this month, according to the Shanghai Securities News, and is part of Premier Li Keqiang's drive to shift the economy toward services and sustain long-term growth.
Shippers Rally
Cosco Shipping, a listed unit of China's biggest shipping group, jumped 0.33 yuan to 3.62 yuan. Tianjin Marine Shipping Co. climbed 3.2 percent to 5.47 yuan. The Baltic Dry Index jumped 5 percent to its highest level since Jan. 9, 2012.
Limits on foreign investment proportions in joint-venture international shipping companies will be relaxed in the Shanghai trade zone, according to Agence France Presse, citing a draft plan. Non-Chinese flag ships owned or controlled by Chinese companies will be allowed to carry out domestic container operations, the draft report said.
The draft plan lists 19 business sectors to be liberalized including banking services, health insurance, financial leasing, game devices, value-added telecommunications, cultural relic auctions, legal services, medical services and ocean cargo shipping, AFP said.
Yuan Convertibility
Shanghai International Port surged to 6.02 yuan, adding to a 137 percent gain since the State Council approved the free-trade zone plan on Aug. 22. Shanghai International Airport Co. gained 4.9 percent to 15.92 yuan. Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines, the nation's second biggest domestic carrier, rose 5.2 percent to 2.83 yuan.
Pudong Development Bank jumped 4.8 percent to 9.57 yuan. Shanghai-based Bank of Communications Co. increased 3 percent to 4.10 yuan.
China will allow the convertibility of the yuan on the capital account on a trial basis, AFP reported. Companies registered in the free trade zone can open special accounts to freely exchange yuan while being required to close their onshore Chinese accounts, it said.
If the yuan is fully convertible and interest rates are liberalized in the proposed Shanghai free trade zone, it could "push China's financial reforms forward," HSBC said in the report.
Developers Fall
Poly Real Estate Group Co. led declines for developers after the Economic Information Daily reported the housing ministry has called a meeting with officials from seven cities including Nanjing to discuss rapid gains in property prices.
Poly Real Estate, the second-biggest developer, dropped 2.1 percent to 10.36 yuan. China Vanke Co., the largest, slipped 1.1 percent to 9.55 yuan. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development urged local governments to take measures to meet annual control targets for housing prices, according to the Economic Information Daily.
The Shanghai index is valued at 8.6 times its projected 12-month earnings, the highest since June 18, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Trading volumes were 29 percent higher than the 30-day average for this time of day, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.


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A recent publication by the Financial Brand indicates that 43 percent of consumers say they have no bank fees or that they are completely unaware of the bank fees they do have. One of these fees may be overdraft protection.
In 2009, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors ruled that in order for a financial institution to charge you overdraft fees on ATM and onetime debit card transactions, you must opt in to receive such protection. The ruling also specified information you must agree to, including the financial institution's fees and your choices regarding the service.
Now that you have the option to opt in, should you? Here is a bit of information you should consider when deciding whether to opt in or opt out of overdraft protection.
Overdraft protection was designed to protect you from bouncing a check. If you wrote a check that your balance couldn't cover, the bank would cover the check. This saved you the embarrassment of bouncing a check and also money in the form of returned check fees. The Federalist Society published data from a 2006 survey that found that 86 percent of banks had at least one type of formal overdraft program. That same survey found that on average, 6 percent of banks' operating revenue was derived from overdraft fees.


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And the story gets juicier - both companies are to start off with manufacturing, but Intel wants to make chip designs for Apple in the future, and be its sole provider. ARM-based silicon is all the rage now, but Intel is planning to have its 22nm production process ready before anyone else, and should have benchmark-beating mobile chipsets by 2013.
All of this doesn't sound like Apple moving to Intel because it has something better to show than ARM in this very moment, but it sure sounds like Cupertino is trying to diversify from Samsung, which is producing the bulk of silicon that goes into the iPhone and iPad. Or maybe Apple just doesn't feel comfortable having all its eggs in one basket.
Still, that lawsuit it filed against the South Korean company might be having some repercussions already, after all. If that's the case, the probability of seeing AMOLED displays on Apple's gadgets is slowly approaching zero.
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Posted by webmaster | Posted in Miscellaneous | Posted on 04-11-2011
Tags: Corey Feldman, growing up, Lost Boys, moments, picking pumpkins, Say Anything, special occasions, stopping time, studying, ziplining
Raising children is much harder than it seems.
You change their diapers and carry them around in the backpack.
And then you blink.
In her senior year alone, I have ziplined with her 300 feet
above the Northern California Redwoods.
Be a fantastic Maid of Honor to her sister Merenda
at her wedding.
Baked my birthday cake from scratch. A beach scene.
With sand made from crushed Butterfingers, beach chairs made of sticks of gum, and lifesavers made from, well, lifesavers.
The most amazing thing was not the way it was decorated, though brilliant, but rather how it tasted.
I don't know when it hit me.
Was it when she had her Say Anything moment with Corey Feldman at the Lost Boys anniversary movie event on the beach at Santa Cruz;
or when we were picking pumpkins at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival;
or when I saw her carve the Poltergeist tv scene with aforementioned pumpkin;
or when we picked apples in the orchards at Apple Hill;
or when she was studying at her favorite local park…
You want to stop time. You don't want the moments to stop.
And then you realize, that is…


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This company is a fraud. We are being sued for a idenity theft and fraud accounts that someone has stolen, We went to the police they will not help us and the company told us "Oh file police report.!!" how the heck can you do that when no one will listen or help you with the truth.
we did not do this and we are getting threats and causein gmy family great stress and harm frm this. I have medical problems and its making me more ill with this. We need the help and no one will help us bring this company down.
We have a suspect in question but again no one will listen. Please someone with a heart and who is a lawyer please help...please help...they told me i would live in the streets while my hubby is rotting in jail. i have three kids and in wheel chair ...someone out there must know something.
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SUBMITTED: Friday, December 24, 2010POSTED: Friday, December 24, 2010
The first thing you need to do is calm down.
Then you need to separate the issues, and understand what you are dealing with, and the law.
The first rule of thumb is to STAY OFF THE PHONE!!
No lawyer required at this point.
First, Midland Funding LLC, is a third party debt collector, aka junk debt buyer aka bottomfeeder.
Second, you cannot be arrested or be put in jail for any civil debt.
Third, the police deal with crimianl matters only. Debt issues are civil matters.
Now, you say you are being sued.
Have you actually been "served" with a summons from a bonafide process server, peace officer, or certified mail? Does it have a response or appearance date listed?
The first thing you want to do is verify with the court that an actual lawsuit has been filed. You will have to do this in person for best results as you can get the latest up to the minute filings.
If it has, you MUST respond, or these bottomfeeders will get a default judgement against you that would allow them to garnish your wages and bank accounts.
Don't automatically assume identity theft. That is a poor assumption to make. This could be a simple mistake, or a very old debt that you forgot about. Or this bottomfeeder could just be contacting everyone with the same or similar name as the original debtor. They are fishing! DO NOT speak to these people on the phone and do not give them any personal info at all.
You will want to order all three of your credit reports right awy. You can get these for free online ONLY at annualcreditreport.com which is the only site that offers your free by law credit reports without joining an ongoing program.
Now you can see everything being reported against you, and have a chance to challenge it.
It is illegal for any collector to threaten you with arrest or jailtime, or siezure of property. They also cannot threaten you with civil action unless they plan to follow through with that action.
If you have, in fact, been the victim of identity theft, you need to have the credit bureaus put a fraud alert/security freeze on your credit files, then you have to dispute those accounts individually with the companies involved.
However, don't mix the issues here. Your primary concern is disputing the action Midland Funding is bringing against you. Do this right away as the normal required response time is only like 10-20 days, which varies by state.
Do all correspondence in writing and send only via certified mail, return reciept requested. Be sure to put the certified# in the body of the letter and keep a copy for your records as this proves exactly what you sent. DO NOT sign anything you send to a collector as your signature could then be forged onto a "contract.
The beauty of our legal system is that the legal burden of proof in on the collector to prove that you actually owe the debt, and NEVER on you to prove that you don't.
By the means above, DEMAND to see a signed contract and a full account history of said debt. They are required by law to validate a debt upon request, or cease collections activity.
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Posted by James McQuivey on December 10, 2010
This will be an unusual post for me. No big industry event to comment on, no data to reveal. Nope. Today, I'm just sharing with you how much fun I (and 5 million other people by year-end) am having with Kinect.
Yes, that is my hand, and yes, that is more of me than you expected/wanted to see. If you look closely at the big knuckle on my index finger, you'll see two white slivers embedded in the flesh above the knuckle. Those are slivers of glass. They are embedded there because in going up to smash a volleyball over the virtual net, I slammed my finger through a lightbulb, tearing the flesh from my knuckle and allowing random pieces of glass to find their way into my finger.
No, I am not going to sue Microsoft (though I'm sure someone else will eventually try, which is why Kinect is absolutely peppered with warnings to be careful, they are clearly anticipating a lawsuit at some point).
It turns out I'm not alone. Search YouTube for "Kinect Fail" and you will find lots of video of people elbowing each other, smacking each other on the head, and so on. In my older New England home, all of my guests above six feet tall have a tendency to smash the ceiling with their hands -- one very tall friend actually did the long jump with such enthusiasm that he smashed his head into the ceiling. Both the ceiling and the head survived in tact.
Posted by James McQuivey on December 6, 2010
Brace for impact. What I'm about to say is going to make a lot of people angry, including some of the people at Google who are going to rightly point out that when they pre-briefed me on today's Google eBooks announcement, we never once discussed ad-supported reading.
Instead, they told me all about their plan to establish a set of tools that will offer eBooks to people looking for book information through Google's search engine. They explained that this will make it possible for the millions of people who conduct book-related searches every day to have easy access to 3 million books -- some out of copyright, some out of print but under copyright, and a full range of in-print titles including bestsellers. They also described how independent booksellers will be able to use the same set of web-based commerce and reading tools to build their own branded eBook stores to finally extend their brick-and-mortar customer relationships into the digital space.
Since then, I've spoken to half a dozen reporters who were also pre-briefed and they have all had a similar set of questions: can Google compete against Amazon (no, but it can compete against Barnes & Noble), is it too late to make a dent in a mature market (no, less than 10% of online adults in the US read eBooks, there's plenty of room to grow), is Google's cloud-based strategy unique (yes and no, it supports all devices except the Kindle, but the Kindle platform actually supports as many devices as Google will).


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Jennifer Lopez & Casper Smart: 2013 Golden Globes [PHOTOS]
The ever banging 43-year-old Jennifer Lopez rocked the red carpet at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday in Beverly Hills, California. Jennifer wore a flesh colored Zuhair Murad gown with embroidered cream colored embellishments that complimented her beautiful skin and her amazing body. This look was both impressive and gorgeous. J-Lo always seems to know her way around the red carpet when it comes to fashion sense.
Recently, J-Lo was spotted on a Beverly Hills fashion spree with beau Casper Smart and her two adorable children. Casper accompanied his Latina lover in black dress slacks and a white suit coat. He didn't wear a tie and sported his usual buzz cut. Compared to Jennifer, he really missed the mark and should have classed it up a bit more. Lopez must have been so focused on her perfect dress to give him any fashion tips!


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If you practice sloppy you play sloppy!
-Wilson should practice as if he is in the Superbowl every day...thats what builds toughness and a champion, not practicing and playing to avoid injury. The typical union mentality..."don't kill yourself"...which is true if you want to keep a job. If you want to be a champion, the best ever at what you do then you will move heaven and hell just to accomplish a single milestone...you will sacrifice yourself, life and limb just to move on to the next thing. No winner wants to sell themselves short, leave plays on the field, give up when they could have made a diving catch, run out at the one when they might have driven through the defender for the TD...
...Winners do what they have to to win, not get close!
Bradshaw is out of line for ever suggesting that a teammate not be "ALL IN!!!"
-You condition yourself to prevent injury so you can practice and play hard without the thought of injury entering your mind. The union mentality says, "take it easy"..."don't beat yourself up too much"..."you don't have to show too much", and thats bull ****!!! You do... and I think that is what Bradshaw is afraid of.
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- Does Smart Fixx taste and smell like my cigar/cigarette?
- Can I save money by using Smart Fixx instead of cigarettes?
- How long will a nicotine cartridge last?
- Which type of cartridge is best for me?
- How do the ingredients in an electronic cigarette compare to cigarettes?
- What is propylene glycol?
- How does nicotine affect my body?
- Why should I choose electronic cigarettes over my cigar/cigarette?
- How long does it take to charge the battery?
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- Is the product guaranteed?
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- Do electronic cigarettes contain fewer chemicals than regular cigarettes?
- Will the vapor emitted from electric cigarettes bother people around me?
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- Why should I choose a smoke free cigarette over a regular cigarette?
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Smart Fixx is a non-flammable product and does not produce the carcinogens associated with cigars and cigarettes. Smart Fixx contains a small rechargeable battery and has a sent that emulates a tobacco flavor and a membrane to contain the ingredients.
Instead of inhaling a cigar or cigarette, you will simply inhale a puff from your Smart Fixx. This action provides the customer with the same sensation a traditional smoker gets. Smart Fixx will satisfy your cravings. The customer gets the physiological benefits needed to satisfy the cravings for the cigarette and also the psychological benefit from the vapor that they are still "smoking".
The non-flammable Smart Fixx is driven by modern microelectronic technology, a small rechargeable battery and a unique, safe replaceable cartridge containing water, propylene glycol, nicotine, a scent that emulates a tobacco flavor and a membrane to Smart Fixx performs similarly to traditional smoking. It looks feels and tastes like a cigarette or cigar, and delivers all the pleasures of smoking, without all the problems.
Does Smart Fixx taste and smell like my cigar/cigarette?
Smart Fixx has cartridges that replicate many smoking preferences such as regular or menthol. Customers who use Smart Fixx say their Smart Fixx tastes and smells just like their favorite brand, but doesn't contain the second hand smoke that so many people used to complain about. Smart Fixx will allow you to enjoy your smoking pleasure in public environments that are "OFF Limits" to traditional smokers. Smart Fixx will also allow you the ability to smoke in mixed company when you are in private because there is no longer an offensive odor that bothered non smoking friends and family.
Can I save money by using Smart Fixx instead of cigarettes?
YES, You only have a one time investment for the starter kit. The only purchase after you have purchased a starter kit is replacement nicotine cartridges. A Smart Fixx cartridge is equal to approximately two (2) packs of cigarettes. A Smart Fixx carton is 5 nicotine cartridges or the equivalent of 10 packs.
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How long will a nicotine cartridge last?
The cartridges for your Smart Fixx will last approximately the same length of time as it would take for you to smoke two (1.5) packs of cigarettes. A pack contains (20) cigarettes and each cigarette lasts for approximately (15) drags. Two (1.5) packs would equal approximately (300) drags and that is the equivalent of just one (1) cartridge for your Smart Fixx.
Which type of cartridge is best for me?
There are four types of nicotine cartridges. The first type is high that has 16mg of nicotine. The medium version has 11mg of nicotine and the low has 6mg of nicotine. The zero level is used by people who already quit smoking but still like the taste. Menthol comes in high only.
How do the ingredients in an electronic cigarette compare to those in my cigar/cigarette?
Cigars and cigarettes contain tobacco, hundreds of additives, nicotine, paper and glue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when this product burns, it can cause cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disease and damage nearly every organ of your body.
Smart Fixx contains only water, propylene glycol, nicotine, a scent that emulates a tobacco flavor and a membrane to suspend the ingredients. The Food and Drug Administration deems propylene glycol safe. Nicotine itself is not believed to have toxicological effects, offers some therapeutic uses and can be found in pepper, tomato, eggplant and potato.
What is propylene glycol?
Propylene glycol is a commonly used organic compound that is recognized as generally safe by the Food and Drug Administration. It is used in food coloring, and flavoring, as an additive to keep food, medicines and cosmetics moist, and in machines that simulate smoke. In Smart Fixx, propylene glycol functions to provide the vapor mist that looks like smoke and to suspend flavor.
How does nicotine affect my body?
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in certain plants, predominantly tobacco, and in lower quantities tomato, potato, eggplant and green pepper. When absorbed in small amounts, whether from cigarettes, cigars or Smart Fixx, nicotine can cause stimulation, a feeling of relaxation, calmness, and alertness. The effects of nicotine can last from minutes to hours.
The carcinogenic properties of nicotine in a standalone form (i.e., separated from smoking or chewing tobacco) have not been evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, however current available literature indicates that nicotine in standalone form does not promote the development of cancer in healthy tissue and has no mutagenic properties.
Why should I choose electronic cigarettes over my cigar/cigarette?
Smart Fixx electronic cigarettes provide you with the pleasures and benefits of traditional tobacco products but is exempt from the smoking bans associated with those products. Smart Fixx is less expensive than traditional tobacco products and it also reduces the health risk for both yourself and those around you. Smart Fixx provides you the freedom to smoke anywhere you want at anytime that you want. Never feel isolated like an outcast again because you want to enjoy the pleasure of smoking.
How long does it take to charge the battery?
The first time it takes about 6 - 8 hours to charge. After that 4 - 6 hours will do.
Do I have to switch off my electronic cigarette when unused?
No, you do not have to switch it off. When you do not inhale the battery will not be in use. Device turns off automatically.
How long does it take to get my own Smart Fixx Electronic Cigarette Kit?
All product will ship in 2 - 5 days.
For overnight shipping, the order will be shipped out within 24 hours or the next business day.
What flavors do the nicotine cartridges come in?
Smart Fixx nicotine cartridges come in regular tobacco flavor and menthol currently.
Is the product guaranteed?
We at Smart Fixx guarantee our product for the purchase of your starter kit. You can try Smart Fixx absolutely risk free. Make your purchase and if you're not completely satisfied, simply return the product - even if used - within 30 days of your original purchase date for a refund of the purchase price (less shipping and handling, a 20% restocking fee, and a charge for any used product). All refunds are given within 30 days of returned product to Smart Fixx.
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New code added to iTunes database file prevents iPods from being used with any program other than iTunes.
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its entire iPod lineup along with introducing a new iPod model, the iPod touch. The product line update consisted of new features and designs for Apple's iPod brand. The update, though, shouldn't be taken entirely at face value; Apple also managed to
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Apple has locked out other digital content management software by adding "SHA1 hashes" to the beginning of the iTunesDB file, the database file which keeps track of digital content stored on the iPods. The enhanced code locks the iTunes database to one specific iPod and also prevents any modifications to it. If an attempt is made to either change the database file to a different iPod or to modify the file, the iPod reports "0 songs" are stored on the device. What this means is that essentially only iTunes can add or delete content from the iPod.
The most plausible reason for locking then new iPods to iTunes is that Apple is becoming conscious of the growing threat that other music services are offering. Since many music labels are
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Locking iPods to iTunes effectively inhibits other media players from handling content for iPods. This move also prevents other music services from truly competing with the iTunes store and maintains Apple's dominance.
Apple has been very aggressive in the past to ensure that nothing changes the relationship between iPods and iTunes. Three years ago RealNetworks attempted to create an alliance between Apple and RealNetwork that would allow Real to license Apple's Fairplay DRM technology so that it could sell files compatible with iPods.
Real's ambitions turned out to be a failure when its talks with Apple failed, and so the company decided to simply reverse engineer Apple's FairPlay to create Harmony technology, which allowed music sold via RealNetworks to work on Apple's iPods along with a plethora of other portable devices.
Apple nearly immediately issued a scathing response, and stated that Real's move violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Apple also issued a firmware update to its iPods which blocked iPod access to Harmony files. At the time Apple said it was "stunned" by RealNetwork's moves and accused it of using "tactics and ethics of a hacker."
Do you have an iPod but run Linux? Tough luck says Apple. Windows users who prefer to use other management tools, such as Winamp, will also need to use iTunes exclusively for now as well.
"This is about the Internet. Everything on the Internet is encrypted. This is not a BlackBerry-only issue. If they can't deal with the Internet, they should shut it off." -- RIM co-CEO Michael Lazaridis
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During September, I went Zhuhai, Macau, Hong Kong for work. At very short hours I grabbed alot of stuffs from the shelves without even looking at them! Hahax.. just kidding^^" But yah, I almost swiped off products from shelves cos I don't have much time to even think if I should buy them due to the busy schedule and itinerary!
Finally, I get my hands on MORE Lavshuca lippies (YIPPE YEAH YEAH!) and also the NARS Orgasm Blush which my bro couldn't managed to buy during his Thailand trip! \^o^/~
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TBS orange Bath Lily Ultra fine HK$39
Sexylook 3D-Mask Ultra Whitening (Promo) 2 boxes for HK$119
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Anime Sleeping Eye Mask HK$15
FITS Attention Please Make Up Keep Mist HK$78: rose water, mineral oil free, for all skin type. Isn't the packaging cute??? ^^ After conversion, Japan sells $9 more ex than HK!
Lavshuca Star Decoration eyeshadow palette in green HK$88: CP for Na! ^^
NARS Orgasm Blush HK$240: Call me CRAAAAZEH! =p I buy just because I want to own an Orgasm... tsk (≥⌂≤")
Lavshuca Makeup Base KH$78: also CP for Na! ^^
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