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Its still dim, but the light is getting brighter at the end of the tunnel for Little Rock Air Force Base families living in privatized base housing.
Brig. Gen. Rowayne Schatz, base commander, told residents during Mondays town hall meeting that construction of new homes should resume after the new year with the Hunt-Pinnacle Group at the reins.
But until then, he urged residents to continue reporting any maintenance and upkeep problems to defunct American Eagle Communities, the company responsible for property management in base housing until its contract is sold.
American Eagle is still responsible for the maintenance and upkeep until the sale is final, Schatz said, adding that by late August or early September, the purchase and sale agreement will be completed and signed by all parties.
By November, Schatz said, the sale will hopefully be completed with Hunt-Pinnacle the new owner and then the company and the Air Force will probably reshape the project.
In the end we may not have as many new homes as we planned, he said. There are no exact figures yet on the number of houses (that will be built) and renovations.
The original contract called for 1,200 homes by 2011 468 new housing units and 732 remodeled existing units with 803 existing 1955-model homes torn down. When construction came to a standstill in May 2007, there were only 25 houses completed.
Schatz is optimistic that within a month of finalizing the sale agreement, a team from Hunt-Pinnacle will be at LRAFB and get to work. We hope, he said. We heard they move fast.
In the meantime, residents who made the choice to live on base must continue to live in homes that are more than 50 years old and in desperate need of renovations renovations that cannot be done because American Eagle does not have the money to do them.
More than 900 homes need roof repairs following the January wind storm that swept the area.
According to the general, 937 homes received roof damage ranging from losing a few shingles to major holes.
My biggest fear and concern on the project is that since March of 2007, the goal of American Eagle was to sell, Schatz said.
What about the maintenance and upkeep and how do we keep updates on 50-plus-year-old homes? the general asked residents. The money is not there for American Eagle to do things, but I send letters monthly telling them of things they need to do. Ill keep the pressure on and get whatever funds we can flowing to Little Rock, he said.
Schatz said the roof damage was covered by insurance and as of June 25, the check was in the mail.
On June 27, Schatz said, the bond holders agreed to release $600,000 for roof repairs.
Those with tarps on their roofs will be first and well work our way down. Help is on the way, he assured residents.
But even with roof repairs on the horizon, Airmen and their families continue to live in conditions one spouse described as horrible.
Its frustrating that we have to live in homes that are horrible and its not right. Its not our fault were in limbo until they get their act together, Carrie Boyd said.
Another spouse told the general her familys housing contract was up in November and if they move to another base with privatized housing, she didnt know if they would be living on base there because of the experience at the Jacksonville air base.
Schatz responded that living on base is a personal choice but told everyone not to lower their standards and expectations just because the project is on hold.
Dont expect substandard. They should fix things. Anyone having any problems with their home today needs to call it in; if you dont call it in, American Eagle doesnt know theres a problem, he said.
Schatz has been cautiously optimistic, but he said moving the project forward has taken longer than he wanted. Still, he said, there has been quite a major improvement when it came to local subcontractors getting paid.
All liens against the project have been lifted, he said.
Three outstanding subcontractor claims remain, but two have been negotiated and the checks, as of Monday, were ready to send out $148,000 to JR Construction and $137,000 to Cadena Drywall.
The third claim was new, Schatz said, and still being negotiated $11,000 to Arkansas Blinds and Shades.


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The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) was produced from 2011 - 2016 with LCI updates arriving in 2014. In the US BMW offered a hatchback 5 Series Gran Truismo (F07) and the rest of the world also go a Station Wagon/Touring version F11.
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Does anyone feel that BMW has pushed its premium relative to its competitors too high with the F10? The base MSRP gap is reasonable, but the pricing of the options and bundling of the options creates a HUGE premimum when I configure a 550i like I want it. Just for some background, I am a huge BMW Fan. I currently drive a 335i (6 speed manual, premium, sports, satellite) and prior to that I drove a 2004 BMW X5 4.4. I did get drawn over to the dark side 2 years ago and purchased a Mercedes GL450 because we needed an SUV with true third row seating. While I love the GL450 as an SUV, I far prefer the handling of BMW over Mercedes for my sports sedan.
So it's time to replace my 335i because my factory warranty is about to expire and I need something a little bigger. I had originally planned on replacing my 335 with an F10 550i, but I'm having a hard time choking down the price of the 550i when optioned comparably to it's competitors.
Here's my best apples to apples comparison (note I used the USAA buying service price as rough a gauge for my negotiated price)
..............................Base MSRP....MSRP with options*.....USAA Price
BMW 550i................$60,575.........$66,475....... .............$64,169
Mercedes E550.........$57,175.........$61,575.............. ......$56,901
Jaguar XF Premium....$57,000.........$57,000................ .....$53,297
Infiniti M56..............$58,415.........$58,415.......... ...........$54,123
* BMW includes ventilated seats (a must in Florida), premium 2, and smart phone integration
* Mercedes includes Premium P1. Jaguar and Infiniti include all options I need in the base model
This leaves the BMW with a $5k premium over MB, a $9K premium over the Jag and a $8K premium over the Infiniti based on MSRP. If I use the USAA car buying service as a gauge for the price I could negotiate, the premium is even greater ($7K over the MB, $11K over the jag, and $10K over the Infiniti). I feel I could probably negotiate another $1K off the BMW myself vs. the USAA price so perhaps the final price gap is lower by $1K for each of the competitors. Still, that's a hefty preimum
And further, and I'll qualify this by saying that I have not driven the F10 yet, my undestanding is that to get a BMW that really drives like a BMW, you need to get the Dynamic Handling Package which also requires the sports package. This pushes the price of the BMW to $71,375 with a USAA price of $68,624. This is no longer an "apples to apples" comparison, but one of the reasons for getting the BMW is because of the way it handles so I really feel that I would need to get the DHP and sports package on the BMW.
............................Base MSRP.......MSRP with options*......USAA Price
BMW 550i w DHP.....$60,575................$71,375............ .....$68,624
At this point the price of the BMW is staggeringly higher than the competition ($12K vs. the MB, $15K vs. the Jag and still just $10K for the infiniti as I need to add the sports package to the M56 to be fair)
One further thing for me to consider is that since I live in South Florida, all roads are flat and straight. So while I love the way BMWs drive, if I'm honest with myself, I rarely get to take advantage of the BMW's superior handling.
Am I missing anything in my price comparisons? I realize that I will get a BMW biased view on a BMW message board, but I myself am BMW biased and I'm having a hard time convincing myself to go with the BMW just based on pricing alone. I've only driven the E550 at this point (along with an E60 550i) so it's premature for me to form too strong an opinion, but the price factor alone is really a concern for me.
I apologize for the long winded post, but does anyone else think BMW has pushed its price gap too high?
I also find the price gap to be quite high. Looking to replace my 06 RL, I am finding it difficult to justify the increase in both the 535 or 550 when equipped with the same features as the RL (AWD, heated/cooled seats/comfort access/nav). Drove a M37x, nice but not that much better than current 06 RL. I would recommend that you add the touring package to the M56, to get the better stereo, and seats.
This is a BMW board so.... GET THE BMW!!!!!!
Seriously though, have you factored in that you do not have to pay for maintenance on the BMW?
Also, do the other cars have ventilated seating/sport/handling packages on them (I am not as familiar with these models and what they have)?
I agree with you. Time will tell if BMW's gamble pays off.
Personally, I think they'll have to stick to the pricing or it will sink resale values, but will bundle more standard features and have subvented lease support rates to partially offset the price disparity.
At the end of the day, get the car that best meets your needs that is within your budget. Consumers are getting spoilt for choice in this segment - I don't think there have been so many competent choices in the segment than at any other time. It makes for an interesting competitive landscape. Competitors are definitely eyeing the fat profits that BMW makes on the 5er, and want some of the action.
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You're welcome.
Further to the discussion, Merc is coming out with new engines for the E, Infiniti's M has never been more competitive, Jaguar has taken a fresh design perspective, Audi will shortly replace the A6, and likely Lexus the GS. None are really (or likely to be) bad or incompetent cars. And they all offer some form of "sport" package.
Look back just 10 years, and it was really only a 2 pony show. If you wanted sport, you went BMW. If you wanted luxury, you went Benz. Now you can get a bit of everything in almost any of the cars. If real world competency is roughly the same, what's the differentiator?
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True, although I am most interested in Jaguars revival. The previous E550 and A6 were pretty good cars (blend of luxury and performance), however Jaguar's previous S-type (what I believe the XF is replacing) was rather lacking...I drove my friend's and was unimpressed
All, thanks for the feedback
Snowfreak323... good point on maintenance. I can't believe I missed that obvious one. I think it's ~$1K to prepay for Mercedes maintenance. Not sure about the Infiniti or the Jag but I think maintenance on the Infiniti is relatively inexpensive. Also, all of the cars have ventiliated seats included in the base model with the exception of BMW. As far as sport packages, the MB either has a "sport" model and a "luxury" model both of which are the same price. But there is no separately priced Sport package for the Mercedes. The M56 has a separate sport package which I factored in for comparison to the BMW with DHP and sport. The only options on the Jag are an upgraded sound system and upgraded leather.
I guess I really need to get out and test drive all the cars to start narrowing down my choice. I've read some positive reviews on the Infiniti so I'm interested seeing how that drives. Sounds like the new V8 is a beast and I've heard they have done a good job upgrading the quality of materials inside the cabin.
I would also consider resale and insurance costs when choosing a car,
However, I am a firm believer in a MT which is why, to me at least, I would prefer the BMW.
Lets us know how they drive when you go out and test drive them
If you're going to compare or evaluate on price, why not include the Hyundai Genesis?
A BMW is a luxury item, and if demand equals or is greater than supply, BMW can justify its premium price.
I looked at the S6, A6, S5 Audi as well as the C63, E550 (coupe and sedan) and the 550i and M3. I also have USAA. The Audi dealer would not budge from sticker on the S6 and it was the least exciting to drive when compared to the 550i and E550 coupe. I briefly looked at the Infinity M but the materials quality is just not up to BMW standards. The performance and quality of materials made the 550i my leading candidate. The Merc was a close second because of the great USAA pricing. I bought a new M5 in 2000 for 72K. Now I can get a far superior car in the 550i for a few thousand less than what I paid for that M5 10 years ago. The 550i is still the best in class given all that it offers.
Apropos of the comment you made in your second paragraph, I too much prefer MT (my new 550i is a 6-speed) but because of sciatic nerve problems my doctor advised me to "get rid of it" (easy for him to say); I drive frequently in heavy traffic and could pump oil with the number of times that clutch goes up and down. I will need to look for an automatic replacement and would be most interested in how the OP feels about the various transmissions; e.g. do they kick down quickly and smoothly, up shift seamlessly and generally exhibit a lack of jerkiness? I know the Infiniti Ms have developed quite a reputation for jerky automatics, don't know about the others (although I'll probably start test driving soon).
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Regarding BMW as a luxury item, I agree. But Mercedes is also a luxury item... as is Jaguar... and to a lesser extent as is Infiniti. I'm just questioning for MYSELF, whether the BMW "luxury" is worth that much more than the Mercedes "luxury". Believe me, I fully understand supply and demand. If BMW is able to command a significant premium over Mercedes in the long run... more power to them. But when the price differential causes a BMW fan like myself to start looking towards the other brands, I think there's a risk that BMW pushed the premium too far. Time will tell, I guess.
In some respects, the brand is becoming less premium. Witness the 1 series. And we still have the same 7 series being the top car, so no real movement at the top end.
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Next up is probably the Infiniti
Remember, you get what you pay for. When you drive a BMW it gives you the sporty and fun driving experience that no other car can give you and that's what the premium is for. However, with all things being equal, driving a Mercedes gives you that smooth luxury feeling that no car can give you and that's what you pay for. You can buy a Hyndai Genesis for $40k to save some $$$ but i guarantee you the driving experience will not compare to that of a BMW.
Sometimes you have to pay a tad extra to enjoy that feeling that the competitors cannot truely offer, IMHO.
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FWIW I would add the CTS-V to your list. Amazingly competent car, with great room, steering, braking feel and throttle response. It also has traditional niceties like a full sized spare. On the downside, the number of buttons and switches will make you homesick for iDrive, and the instrument lighting is a bit garish. But I would take one over an Audi (hate the thumping suspension) or a Merc (been there, done that, and the maintenance costs are obscene) any day.
Then again, for 75 large you could get a Genesis AND either a decent BMW motorcycle, or a 5-year old Grady White. Just sayin'
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I do agree with you. I was comparing the Lexus GS460 and the BMW 550i when I bought my 2008 Lexus GS460. I saw a $10k price gap, more like $15k when you look at the negotiated prices you can get. However in resale they were closer together. I think BMW is over-pricing across the board and that's why BMW depreciation is worse than it used to be 10 years ago.
That said, the BMW driving experience is the best, and the F10 is by far the best car in its class which could not be said of its predecessor.
I'm gonna hold out a bit longer for the F10. Will either buy used after a year, or wait till I can get ED at $1k over invoice.
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It's funny, you go on the MB boards and people are complaining how the W212 E-class looks "cheap" compared to the W211 (previous model).
Was the transmission you tried a 5 or 7 speed? Reason I ask is that my previous car was an MB E63 with a 7-speed transmission and it felt like 5 of those gears were overdrive. Engine speed never got above 1500-2000 RPM in auto mode, presumably to get good gas mileage. I hated it and never could get used to the shift paddles. Just an awful all-around experience. The 5-speed might be better, however. MB is not my first choice but, again, if the transmission is as good as you imply it might become a possibility if the BMW SAT isn't up to snuff.
Thanks for the hard work.
A brand does not become "less premium" because products are a smaller size. The 1-series serves a niche vacated by the 3-series as it became larger and more of a mainstream, mid-size car (please don't flame me over this comment).
Further, BMW expanded its brand through Rolls and MINI, since the BMW marque only goes so far.
It's intersting you mention the comments on the MB boards because I've since noticed them too. I think there's probably a couple factors at play.
First, change always brings criticism. Go to any automotive board and people long for the "good ole days" and complain about changes to the new model.
Secondly, I test drove the E550 over a month ago on a whim when I had my GL450 in for service. I wasn't seriously looking for a new car at the time and didn't spend a lot of time poking and prodding for hard plastic and cheap materials in the interior.
3rd, and this is probably the biggest factor for me, is that I own a GL450 with the full leather package. Leather dash, leather door inserts, wood trim everywhere, and the seats are of a very high quality leather. As I posted earlier, it feels like an S-class cabin. So some of my memory of the E550 from over a month ago may be warped by my image of the GL450 that I drive just about every day. I also test drove a CLS (which has since been ruled out because my wife hates the way it looks) so I could be mixing 3 MB interiors in my mind for my impression of the E550. When I go back to do another test drive, I'll certainly take better note of the interior.
Oh, and a 4th factor. I'm comparing the interior to an E60 5 series (and also a e90 3 series which is my daily driver) not to the previous E class.
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It may be just me, but when I see a Boxster/Cayman, I think it's someone who couldn't buy a 911.
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Last edited by chrischeung; 07-23-2010 at 08:51 AM.
yeah, i feel that the prices are a little high, with a tune and some bolt ons it will out run the current m5 so it is one hell of a car.
im looking ti trade my 650i in on a lease return in a couple years, it seems like the 550's and 650's get absolutly hamered in depreciation, they are loosing close to 50 percent by the end of the second year
just doing a quick search on autotrader, there are 60 550i's with sport package( the only real option im interested in) for under 40 k, with at least half being in the mid 30's
so yeah, they are high, but ill let some fool pay there lions share of deprecation so that he can be the first on the block to get the nwe f10.
with the money saved, ill get a dinan tune and be pushing over 500hp for about about half of what they go for new
Brand dilution is a tricky subject. Wal-Mart will never be a "premium" brand; it would go against the grain of EDLP (every day low prices).
BMW, on the other hand, does not compete on cost. It verges on arrogance, as witnessed in pricing of the current 5 series ("Oh you don't want to pay $950/month for a lease? That's fine because someone else will...").
But cost has to be balanced with quality. If my 535i pulls to the right or something else goes wrong, I have a right to be pissed off. Similarly, if you own a Lexus, how disappointed are you with all of the recalls (could this be another reason BMW is charging more - since a competitor is "down" so to speak?).
Finally, note that BMW has different brand profiles around the world. The USA and China are similar (albeit there is the CDM 535Li), compared to Europe's much larger model portfolio (when will you ever see a 4-cylinder 5-series in the United States?). Conversely, Brazil only has very expensive, well-optioned cars, since most of the market opportunity is in smaller, cheaper, more frugal automobiles.
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What is your take on why Porsche developed the Boxster in the first place? Was it to create a sportier car (the reason you purchased it), to have a cheaper offering, or some other reason? Personally, overall I think they did it to create a cheaper car. And I think overall it diluted the pre-Boxster Porsche brand for greater profit. Which is fine if you're a shareholder or management. Not so much if you own a 911. Certainly, the overall value of the brand may have increased, but it may be diluted over a wider range of cars/broader base of buyers.
I still think that BMW management has and would further dilute the brand if it led to greater production quantities, and long term higher profit.
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D.C. United has made great strides getting into the less soccer developed areas in the region. Is that one of the keys to this program's success?
"It's a real focus. We want to make sure that we're active in the inner city, not just with the Y-League teams, but with all of our programs. We'll do some clinics and other things this year. We also want to look at maybe even doing a team that's specifically kids from the inner city, whether they're ready to play at a higher level or not, we want to get them introduced to the game with the right kind of coaching. And then in the Hispanic community we've asked John (Harkes) to make sure that we get a lot of those kids out to the try-outs and get them into the mix because there's probably talent there that we don't know enough about. For those kids, it's much more part of the culture to believe that as they progress, and if they eventually become professional players, they want to be part of their local team, and we want them to feel that way about D.C. United. We certainly feel that way about them."
Is there any time line for the development of a true reserve system in the league?
"I think it's coming sooner rather than later. It's not going to happen this year. I think we're pretty focused on it. There are some issues that need to be worked through on the League's side of it, with the union and so forth. But we believe it's something that has to happen and the League agrees with that. I think we're all on the same page and now we just need to make it happen."
John Harkes, Director of Youth Development
Describe what your responsibilities and duties are with D.C. United's Youth set-up?
"Basically, we are trying to develop and accelerate a program we have with the elite youth players in the area. We want to give them an opportunity to be recognized and to give them a chance to go into the youth National Team. But even down the line, we're trying to set up a reserve-type system. If MLS eventually moves towards that system, we'll already have it in place. We can do it from the U-10s, U-12s and all the way up. This year we have six teams - three boys, three girls, each at the U-14, U-16, and U-19 age levels. But it's something that needs to be looked at. The club wants to get involved more in the community under the D.C. United umbrella. And we've got some of the top coaches in the area overseeing these kids, giving them a great competitive environment, but letting them enjoy soccer at the same time as being taught soccer the right way."
What are the parameters of the training for the youth teams? How often do they practice?
"It will develop into a year-round program, I imagine. Right now, it's just a summer league, which we compete in the Super-Y League, which is recognized by the Olympic Development Program. So these kids will be able to be viewed by top coaches, as well as college coaches or youth National Team coaches in the area. It's a good, competitive league. We're traveling quite a bit, probably within four hours in our region. These kids are being exposed to other clubs, and not just those in this area. They're playing clubs all over this region, up and down the east coast."
What are you and D.C. United doing to go out and find the "hidden gem" in the urban areas of the region, or those local places that do not have established soccer programs?
"Well, we've actually had a lot of latino and urban city kids come out. Dave Kasper and I have been aggressive in getting the word out to people and the clubs that haven't been hit before, whether it's going to the training sessions and talking with the coaches or making sure that these kids are visible, that they have the information to be a part of the program. The other side of it as well, you can't just over concentrate in the inner city, there's a lot of good kids with clubs in our area that aren't being looked at properly or aren't being pushed in the right direction. It's important that we recognize that straight-away and try to develop that."
Although the consensus is that stadiums are the most important issue facing MLS, do you believe that the lack of Reserve Teams is also a major key to the success of the league?
"Yes, that's one of the keys that goes back to 1996. That group of players, playing in Europe came back to help establish the League. When we were asked, 'What's it going to take to make this league successful?', 'It's going to be Reserve Team systems and it's going to be the stadiums' were our answers. We are making strides; it's been very slow, but we are getting there. It is imperative that we have a reserve system in place. It makes total sense for these kids to have the opportunity, whether it be first team players coming back from injury having a chance to play in a reserve system . . . I can remember playing in the reserves for Sheffield Wednesday, or Derby County, or West Ham and playing against John Barnes and other top players. That's where you get your games in, and get your fitness back before you get on the field.
Also, guys that aren't getting the games with the First Team, if you can extend the roster, which we are doing with the Developmental Players coming into the sides, and the Youth International players, and the Project-40s, you've got to get these kids games. And if you compete in an actual league, a Reserve Team league, whether they are competing on a Monday night, or just after the First Team plays, then that's just going to be better and make our league stronger."
Is there any kind of time frame that you know of from the League that this might be established?
"Well, I think that's a question for Don Garber, the Commissioner of MLS. I know that he's had many discussions, but that hasn't been directed towards me in my role right now. I talk with Kevin Payne and Dave Kasper and that's something that we're like to work towards. I know that Chicago Fire has done a very good job in putting together youth clubs and putting them under the Fire umbrella, helping to develop kids and allowing them to identify kids as well. It's something that's going to save the league money as well. If you can recognize players in your own country and develop them, you don't have to pay a transfer fee, and it's going to save you in the long run. It's something that's smart down the line. It's looking at the big picture."
You also are involved with "MLS Wrap" on Fox Sports World, Saturday nights. How much fun are you having doing that job?
"It's a lot of fun! And you've got to be very disciplined because we don't use tele-prompters at all, we ad-lib everything on the show, and we basically write everything that we're going to do. It's basically reacting to the games. I have to watch all the games on the weekends, which is the hard part because a lot of them are on at the same time. So, it's always difficult in doing that and trying to break down plays and spend time getting the rhythm of the game if you're watching three or four games at the same time. That's the hard part."
"The fun part is that I get to stay involved with the game, and give my opinion after playing so many years at a high level. I'm not there to criticize and knock down players straight away, I'm there to tell it like it is - my honest opinion of what's happening on the field. It's a great hour of TV. It's fast moving, it's highlights . . . Fox Sports World does a great job of letting people know what's going on in MLS."


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Sgt. Brian Parker has spent nearly three decades working in the Brea Police Department, moving up the ranks until he landed in his current position as the supervisor of the crimes-against-persons division.
And now, a little more than a week after his 50th birthday, Parker is retiring from the department, effective Friday.
Parker, an Alhambra native, graduated from the Rio Hondo College Police Academy and was hired by Brea in 1986.
He will retire to a life of making equipment for harness racing and enjoying the silence that comes with a phone that doesn't constantly ring.
Still, he said he will miss the brotherhood of being part of a police force and, perhaps most of all, he will miss serving the residents of Brea.
Q. What has it been like to spend your entire career with the Brea Police Department?
A. It's been a great experience, a great place to work. Brea was the first place I chose to work and I was fortunate enough to be hired, after a long application process, once I graduated from Rio Hondo Police Academy.
Q. You grew up in Alhambra and currently live in Temecula. Why did you choose to work in Brea?
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Q. How do you plan on spending your time once you settle into retirement?
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Q. What will you miss the most about being a police officer?
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Q. What will you miss the least about being on the force?
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We happened to have some Mahi Mahi at home from Trader Joe's so I tossed the Mahi with a couple tablespoons of the curry powder and sauteed it in coconut oil along with some cabbage, peppers and onions. I am obsessed with avocado, so I served it up with some sliced avocado on the side.
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Jamaican Curry Mahi Mahi with Onions and Peppers
Serves: 3-4
Time: 40 Minutes
1 lb Mahi Mahi filets, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tbsp Jamaican Curry Powder
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 small white onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup cabbage
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 avocado, sliced
Place cubed Mahi Mahi and 1/2 curry powder into a large freezer bag. Shake it all up to evenly coat fish with curry powder.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add peppers and cabbage to skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring often.
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text: Kareena Kapoor recently was seen throwing tantrums on the sets of Short Term Shaadi. Reportedly, Kareena was supposed to eat scrambled egg to shoot a breakfast scene set in a US cafe with co-actor Imran Khan. However, Kareena directly denied director Shakun Batra. Kareena demanded that she will not eat scrambled egg, instead they can shoot the scene with eggless pancakes. After a lot of argument and discussion the director finally gave up and agreed to Kareenas demand. Kareena, who plays a hairstylist in the film Short Term Shaadi said that she has given up eating non-vegetarian food six-year ago. She added that she told her problem to the director of the film and he was co-operative enough to follow. She made her stance clear to Mid Day, when argued that the scene required egg eating, Even if the scene required it, I wont have such food. I have laid down that rule and explain my stance when Im doing any film.


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Decision Day is looming for four-star defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins, and the Cincinnati Moeller product has plenty of great programs fighting to land his services.
Hawkins holds an offer list that numbers nearly 30, and a look at the film shows why he is being recruited so heavily.
"I'm going to shut everything down on May 10, and make my decision," Hawkins stated. "I do not have an official list of schools because I have a few visits left to take. With that being said, Notre Dame, Alabama, Clemson, Penn State, Ohio State and Cincinnati are my favorites among schools I have visited."
Hawkins took the time to explain what he likes best about each of the schools he listed as favorites at this time.
NOTRE DAME: They have recruited me the longest out of these schools. I am very comfortable with Coach (Mike) Elston, and one of my first role models, Elijah Taylor, is developing well there."
ALABAMA: They became a top school for me after my visit. The reason for that is because I am 100% convinced my development in their program will be great. Coach (Nick) Saban is all business, and that reminds me of my high school coach."
CLEMSON: They are hot right now, and have been for a few years now. Coach (Dabo) Swinney is putting the pieces together, and I love the city and the atmosphere on that team.
PENN STATE: They're obviously hot on the football field and on the recruiting trail. That's a testament to Coach (James) Franklin, and his great staff. They have made me feel like a priority, and that's exciting.
OHIO STATE: They are as good a program as any other one in the country. Coach (Urban) Meyer will go down as one of the greatest. However, to me, the most important people on that staff are Larry Johnson and Mickey Marotti. I think they are both among the best ever at their jobs.
CINCINNATI: Last but not least, are the Bearcats. There is not a coaching staff in AMerica I'm more comfortable with than this one under Luke Fickell. They are young and hungry, and you can see it infecting the entire school.
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New York Democrats now condemn the very things they wanted 15 years ago.
I condemn both Bush-as-Hitler and Obama-as-Hitler comparisons in my book and subsequent speeches.
A rash of honor killings in India has left Westerners to condemn the act as a brutal relic.
So when the ads hit the subways, as they inevitably will, we should feel free to condemn such bigotry.
They can also condemn him, if they choose, for misleading Parliament.
Not even the maid in waiting could find anything to condemn.
We do not study them in order to approve59 some of them and condemn others.
How could sensible, good men, condemn poor old women to death for being witches?
"Sorry to have to condemn yours to the fate you have escaped," said Jack.
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Updated 9:52 am, Friday, September 27, 2013
When Steve Mahoney opened Blue Box last May, he knew exactly the type of cocktail bar he wanted.
"I want this to be more of a very welcoming, neighborhood spot where we take care of our regulars," he said — something similar to his first bar, The Green Lantern, 20626 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 101.
But Blue Box, 312 Pearl Parkway, quickly attracted attention from far beyond its nearby neighbors.
"That is something that we did not expect, to be so busy so fast," he said. "We're very grateful for that, but that has been an enormous challenge for us to try to figure out how to accommodate all the people coming in and keep up with the quality."
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One turning point came after a November night when the bar reached critical mass and the line to the bar backed up at least four people deep.
"It wasn't great for customers; it wasn't great for employees," Mahoney said.
"It was after that night when we started having three door people, we started limiting how many people came upstairs and how many people came in at once. Ironically, it was after the night that the bar made the most money that we decided, 'No, we're not doing that.'"
While he's not happy to have people waiting outside on Fridays and Saturdays, it beats the alternative of guests receiving poor service.
Like any new establishment, Blue Box has taken a few hits in online reviews, including a recent blast by chef Jason Dady. Dady said he acted inappropriately, and Mahoney refused to comment on the subject.
Mahoney does pay attention to reviews and addresses specific concerns, but he says the goal has been the same from Day One.
"I'm constantly trying to improve my staff here and get better. That's a constant ongoing thing," Mahoney said.
Early on, he implemented weekly training classes for the staffs at Blue Box and the Green Lantern hosted by upstairs bar man Olaf Harmel.
Now, with the bar's manager Christine Hill moving on and bartender Matty Gee returning to New York, Mahoney has hired more local talent to take their place. The newest addition is manager Stephan Mendez, previously a manager at Bar 1919 and a bartender at The Esquire. He joins bar managers James Santos, who was promoted from within, and Elisabeth Forsythe, who was at The Esquire before coming to Blue Box in early spring.
Adrian Sarabia, who worked at The Brooklynite and The Esquire after he moved here from New York, is the director of hospitality and handles the bar's social media, marketing and events.
"Right now, I think, without a doubt, this is the best staff we've had behind the bar," Mahoney said.
Within the next month, Blue Box will offer full table service on Fridays and Saturdays to try to alleviate long waits at the bar.
"Trying to find a happy medium between being that high-volume bar on the weekends and then trying to take care of our regular clientele throughout the rest of the week, that's what we're trying to do," he said. "That's why I'm bringing in these guys."
Another reason is because he plans to open another bar, George's American Bar, in January. That same month, the Green Lantern will celebrate its fifth anniversary.
George's will be on the terrace level at Éilan at La Cantera. It's being designed by Steven Raul Martín, who is a graduate architect and also manages the bar at Nao, the restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio.
"They've done so much for me. They gave me a name in this industry," Martín said. "I just feel that now it's time for a new challenge to be able to be a part of something that's brand-new that I've had a hand in from the very beginning."
The core staff at the Lantern will move over to George's when it opens.
"Éilan is a beautiful property. It's got a lot of things going on out there. I think it's just about ready to pop," Mahoney said. "I think it's the right time to get out there and it's definitely about time that somebody put a good bar out there."
Jennifer McInnis is the wine and spirits writer for the Express-News. Follow her on Twitter @JenMcInnis or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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LONGSHAW B caused an upset in the Blackburn and Darwen Snooker League's Danny Hogan Memorial Cup to book a place in the quarter finals.
The Division Two high-fliers came out on top in a thrilling clash with First Division side Punch.
The drama unfolded in the first frame and continued to the last.
The first six were shared, the best being the doubles clash between Paul Wilkins and Jamie Ridsdale for the home team against the visiting pair of Jonny Hannan and Tom Whittle.
It was an epic battle all the way with neither team giving an inch. It went to the wire with the Longshaw youngsters nicking it 56-55.
At 3-3 both skippers were wondering if a decider was going to be needed. Punch put reigning singles champion Jamie Ridsdale to the table and Longshaw sent in Jonny Hannan.
It could have been a classic but a single piece of bad run turned the frame against Jamie.
A positional shot to red went awry and left him in the pack of reds with no option but to try and put distance between the white and reds. With one red left on Hannan pounced and a fine run of 36 put him in control.
One more scoring visit and Longshaw led 4-3.
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Up at Feniscowles it was a different story for the Longshaw A team as they crashed out 5-1 although the scoreline was somewhat flattering.
It started well for the visitors with Bob Mawman taking the opener against Andy Walsh. Frame two pitted young Jamie Hartley against the experienced Andy Rourke and it was a cracker.
The youngster took Rourke all the way to a re-spotted black before succumbing.
Fenny took the first doubles and Andy Allen pinched the next on the black to put the home side 3-1 up and when Colin Mawman lost to Rob Walsh it was left to Keith Grogan and Andy Allen to take the next doubles and put Fenny in the quarter finals where they will meet, ironically Longshaw B.
The final match saw Stanhill ease their way past West View. Gary Close got the home team off to a perfect start, seeing off West View skipper Mark Gorzella.
When Dave O'Shaughnessy surprisingly lost the next it seemed to galvanize Stanhill and they quickly established a 3-1 advantage.
John Avery made a fight of it for the visitors beating Darren Wareing in the singles and partnering Dave Shaw to victory in the pairs to level things at 3-3.
That was it though as Nathan Bridges and the veteran Pete Drane won the last 2 frames to put the Ossy team through.
In the John Greenhalgh Trophy it was panic stations for Anchor who apparently forgot they had a match.
They eventually arrived at Blackburn Golf Club an hour late but home skipper Chris Nutter sportingly refused to claim any frames. It started well for the beleaguered visitors when they took the opener but that was it. The golfers took five in a row to ease into the Quarter Finals. Barry Pease is finding his form again – two 30+ runs gave him victory over Dan Bernon.
VIP B progressed nicely with a comfortable 5-3 victory over Blackburn Golf B. After losing the first VIP took the nest 3 with ease, young Haider Ali again showing his class with a well taken run of 42.
Golf Club skipper Stan Cook gave his side a little hope by taking the next but VIP took two of the last 3 frames to book a quarter final spot against Mill Hill.
The nights remaining fixture ended with a comfortable 5-1 victory for Park A against reigning league champions Fox & Hounds.
Pick of the quarter final draw looks to be Cherry Tree v Hoddlesden and Feniscowles v Longshaw B.


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Had 5 beers over an 8 hour period; other driver pulled into my lane, hit my front tire causing accident and fled; head trauma and road rash; transported to hospital by paramedics; no prior DUIs; charged with careless driving and refusing blood test.Was riding my motorcycle when accident occured. No one else was injured. Do not know other driver's ID.
Under Florida law there is no charge of "refusing a blood test", if this is your first offense. You are probably charges with a DUI alleging you refused the blood test. You need to contact a qualified DUI attorney ASAP as your license may in fact be suspended and you only have ten days from the date of the refusal to apply for a hearing to contest the one year DL suspension.Ask a similar question
It would be improper for someone to try to tell you what your "best defense," is before they have a full understanding of the facts of your case. I don't blame you at all for being curious, but it's best to get yourself to a DUI defense attorney ASAP and let them analyze the case before trying to get opinions on what defenses you should use.
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You have no excuse for removing a blood test. When you receive a driver's license you impliedly consent to any such test. Refusing to provide a blood sample will increase the penalties you already face substantially.Ask a similar question
As said, you should not be searching for a defense on a site like this, but you can definitely put forward your defense, that yes you did ingest some alcohol, but that the amount you ingested, depending on your body type wasn't sufficient to impair you beyond the state's legal limit and that the injuries you sustained were not caused by your driving under the influence. That is a defense to the charge of DUI. As said above, if you refused to submit to a blood test your license can be revoked and you will have to fight to get it back through an administrative proceeding that is unrelated to the criminal prosecution for DUI.
Good luck and you should definitely hire an attorney as soon as possible that can help you with this charge as it sounds like you have a defense that can be made on your behalf.Ask a similar question
While I agree with the other out of state attorneys that you need to talk to an attorney, they are also giving you some incorrect advice. For example, Florida does not require you to give a blood test (a breath or urine test can be required however). Just because you were in an accident and had drank beer does not mean you were intoxicated. It's up to the state to prove you were too drunk to drive, not your duty to provide a defense. That said, you really need to talk to an attorney in person. My office is in St. Pete if you wish to give me a call at my website below and we can see what the best way to fight this will be.Ask a similar question
You may have several different defenses, but it would take a detailed consultation to determine the best line of defense to pursue in your case. Blood draw cases can be complicated and it is important to hold the State to their burden. I am in in downtown St. Pete if you'd like to come see me.Ask a similar question
You need to meet with an attorney asap! The time limitations for the drivers license require that you request a hearing within 10 days. That is the first defense that you need to utilize in your case, among several others. Good luck!!Ask a similar question
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UPDATE NOTE: See my new post with a religion professor disputing Rev. Franklin Graham.
ORIGINAL POST: Who, exactly, is "Christian"? Or Christian enough? Or the right variation of Christian -- i.e. probably the one you are or you like.
With all the hoohah over the 18% of folks who told a Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey that President Obama is Muslim and 34% who said Obama is Christian, the 43% who are unsure what he believes have gotten less attention.
Even Rev. Franklin Graham, who was with his father Billy Graham, when the president reaffirmed his Christian faith and initiated prayer with and for the aging evangelist, appeared to doubt Obama's word in a CNN interview Thursday. It would appear that the younger Graham completely forgot -- or rejects -- Obama's words about being redeemed by Christ as his savior, spoken during the Saddleback Civic Forum in 2008.
And CNN's John King forgot that Franklin Graham has been publicly angry at Obama since a fracas over the National Day of Prayer in May -- making Graham not exactly a neutral source on the Obama-belief-o-meter rating.
So, what does it take to be called a Christian and who's doing the labeling? An interesting discussion of that point comes from Michael O'Loughlin, blogging at America magazine's In All Things. He writes:
There are still pockets of Evangelicals who don't consider Roman Catholics to be Christian; I remember being asked once if I was a Christian, to which I replied yes, only to have my interlocutor correct me. I was in fact Catholic, not Christian. There are also some Catholics who don't believe that some mainline Protestants to be fully Christian (our own Church refuses to call Protestant churches what they are: churches). So even within our own Christian family, there is not a consensus as to who is actually Christian and who is not.
Since most Americans do call themselves Christian and most Americans don't attend church any more often than Obama (who likes the chapel at Camp David), and many disconnect their beliefs (all good people go to heaven) from their denomination's doctrines (which define that "good" very distinctly) -- just exactly who is Christian remains a question.
As I reported on an earlier Pew survey about Americans' beliefs:
U.S. adults believe overwhelmingly (92%) in God, and 58% say they pray at least once a day. But the study's authors say there's a "stunning" lack of alignment between people's beliefs or practices and their professed faiths.
One of the largest and longest standing debates at the Faith & Reason Forum is over whether Mormons are Christian. There are conservative evangelicals who see Catholicism as a cult, or confuse the failures of the humans who run the Catholic Church with its spiritual teachings. And there are Jews for Jesus that drive Jewish Jews frantic, pointing out that the core of being "Christian" is that your faith is centered on Christ.
In short, not only do many people not know Obama's religion, they may not know their neighbor's -- or their own.
Graham, in his interview with King, said, that while people may be born into Judaism or Islam but that Christianity is a choice in someone's heart:
If you're willing to accept that and believe that and let Jesus Christ be the lord of your life, God will forgive your sins, he'll heal your heart and that's the only way you can become a Christian.
And so, if the president has done that, then I would say he's a Christian if that's what he has done.
Of course, this leaves wide open whether children born to Christian parents are Christians, too. Quite possibly, Franklin Graham is ruling many of them out -- and maybe you, too.
Is Obama a Christian like you are? Like who is? (Remember our civility guidelines here: All views, respectfully presented, are welcome.)
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No one should have their privacy violated the way Erin Andrews did. But scheduling an Oprah segment to talk about it -- months later, just as the college football season kicks off on ESPN and puts her back on the sidelines -- isn't exactly a low-profile way of moving on. Andrews already is taking Internet hits for what some view as a ratings ploy. (Photo by George Burns/Harpo Productions/AP)Brett Favre thinks he has a cracked rib. Hmmmm. In light of recent events in Minnesota, shouldn't we be referring to that as a rib schism?
Reid Cherner has been with USA TODAY since 1982 and written Game On! since March 2008.
He has covered everything from high schools to horse racing to the college and the pros. The only thing he likes more than his own voice is the sound of readers telling him when he's right and wrong.
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Local councils face a 10 per cent cut in funding from central government as part of the coalition's spending plans for 2015/16, according to a BBC report.
The BBC says Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has accepted that the £21bn budget could be reduced by this amount in next week's spending review.
In return, Mr Pickles may take charge of road and public health budgets - which also contribute to council funding - and be able to make savings in areas where there are overlaps.
It could mean that some health spending would no longer be protected from cuts, the BBC says.
On Wednesday Mr Pickles met Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander to work through the details.
Last month the Local Government Association estimated that a 10% cut in spending would mean an average council having to find another £30m of savings on top of existing cuts.
"In order to achieve that cut, it would have to reduce spending on a broad combination of non-statutory services which might include children's centres, museums and sports centres, as well as reduce road maintenance budgets, increase bus fares and switch off street lights between midnight and dawn," the LGA said.
Bournemouth council leader John Beesley was among those who signed a letter to the government last week calling for an end to cuts.
The letter warned that cuts imposed during this government "cannot be repeated without it having a serious impact on local services and people".
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"The incoming Republican majority in the Senate was built on opposition to executive amnesty," said Holler.
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And Kansas State University has made the first installment required reading for incoming freshman.
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In reaction to the New York Times recent article here's some tips on how to eat the humble pigeon Irish-style
Pan Fried Breast of Pigeon
- pigeon breasts
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- thyme
Marinate breasts of pigeon in a mixture of olive oil, chopped garlic cloves and fresh sprigs of thyme. Do not use too much olive oil, just enough to glaze the breasts. About 150 ml with 4 cloves of garlic should be sufficient to glaze 6 breasts of pigeon.
Heat a pan until it is quite hot and put the pigeons onto the hot pan, pan fry for 3 minutes on either side and then rest it for 5-6 minutes just to let the juices settle. If you like your meat very well done, you could leave it on the pan for an extra 2 minutes either side.
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At YSU, we provide students with a remarkable educational opportunity. In turn, our students bring rich, diverse experiences, adding to the vibrancy of the Yo San Community.
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends, we are able to reward achievement among our student body with scholarship support. By offsetting the cost of attendance, we hope to ensure YSU remains a dynamic place of learning for all!
Interested incoming and current students must meet specific eligibility requirements and submit the appropriate application with any supporting documentation (if specified) by published deadlines. Deadlines may vary by scholarship programs.
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Each trimester, Yo San University awards this $1,000 scholarship to one incoming student possessing high academic and personal achievement. The Founders' Scholars honor the continuation of the 39th generation represented by our students. No additional application materials are required other than application for admission.
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Beginning with the Fall 2015 Trimester, incoming students who've earned the Founders' Scholarship will also be eligible to apply for the Yo San Legacy Scholarship upon the completion of their third year at YSU. For example winners for the Fall 2015, Spring 2016, and Summer 2016 will compete in one cohort in August 2018. Recipients must have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 to apply. The student will be chosen through an application and interview process. The student chosen for the Legacy Scholarship will receive $4,000 to be disbursed during the final year of studies.
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Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application and include a typed, double-spaced essay of no more than 500 words that expresses how they embody one or more of the core values of YSU (as posted on our website). Applications received after the posted deadline will only be accepted in cases of uncontrollable circumstances communicated to and with a grant of extension by the scholarship review committee.
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