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|10 La. 172; APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF PROBATES FOR THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA. Where it is shown that a slave was purchased with the funds of the wife, and the title is taken in the name of the hus-band, the slave will become community property, but the price will become a legal charge against the community in favor of the wife. Where the deed of sale of certain slaves to the husband, during marriage, purports to be a simple absolute sale on its face, the slaves will be considered as community property. Parole evidence is inadmissible to show that an act of sale was different from what it purports to be on its face, as far as relates to title; although it might be legal and proper in a claim against the community of acquests and gains, to show that the price of the article was paid out of the separate funds of the husband. This suit was instituted in the Court of Probates for the parish of East Feliciana, by the plaintiff, Brown, as administra-tor, and Charlotte Brown, his wife, as heir of the estate of Samuel Cobb, deceased, praying for authority to sell the whole property of the community existing between the deceased and his wife, Josephine Cobb, to enable them to settle and pay off the community debts, and make a partition of the remainder among the surviving widow and heirs of the deceased husband; and that the separate property of the widow and of the husband, be delivered to her and to his heirs respectively, &c. And further, to correct some mistakes in the inventory in relation to two slaves, Louisa and Henry, inventoried as the separate property of the deceased, whereas they should have been placed on the same as community property. They pray that the other heirs be cited and made parties to this proceeding. The defendants deny the right of the administrator to institute an action of partition, or even an heir, until acceptance of the succession, and not then, if accepted with benefit of inventory; that the administrator and heir cannot be joined in the same suit; and further, that as regards the sale of the property to pay debts, this proceeding is illegal and oppressive to the survivor of the community, &c. On the merits the defendants pleaded a general denial; and the defendant, Mrs. Cobb, expressly declares that all the property mentioned in the inventory belongs to the community, except the slaves Noah and Ben, which belong exclu-sively to her late husband's estate; and that Simon and Francois, are her separate property, which she prays may be confirmed to her by final judgment; and that she have judgment against the administrator for the sum of eight hundred dollars, as the price of a negro woman named Lucy, who was her separate property, and sold by her husband during the marriage, who received the price thereof. At this stage of the proceedings, Charlotte Brown, wife of the plaintiff and administrator, presented her separate peti-tion, alleging that she was sole heir of Samuel Cobb, deceased, having purchased out the other heir, Charlotte Breed, and prays for a partition with the widow in community, in conformity with the prayer of the original petition. Upon these pleadings and issues the cause was tried before the judge of probates, on the evidence produced by the respective parties. The opinion and decree of the probate judge embraces a full statement of the facts and evidence of the case, and is inserted below as a report of this part of it. "This is a suit between the heirs and widow of the late Samuel Cobb, for a partition between them of the community of acquests and gains that existed between the deceased and his widow. Claims are set up, both by the widow and heirs, to property found in the succession as not appertaining to the community, but as being the separate property of the one and the paraphernal property of the other. The settlement of these demands is now the only object of this contest. It is agreed, that the parties shall have the right hereafter respectively to bring forward their claims, if they have any against the community. "The slaves Rhoda, and her children, Lewis and Amanda, are claimed by the heirs of Cobb as his separate property, and the slaves Francois and Simon, are claimed by Mrs. Cobb as her paraphernal property. It is clear that all these slaves were acquired during the marriage, and that, consequently, they form prima facie, part of the community of acquests and gains. "The question now arises, has any thing been shown on the trial that brings these slaves, or either of them, within any known exception to the general rule. "It appears that Rhoda and her children were sold at auction, on a credit of twelve months, and that they were bid off by Samuel Cobb, and were then transferred to him by A. Breed and wife, by notarial act. Evidence was offered by the plaintiffs to show, that the price of Rhoda and her children was paid by Cobb with property or debts which belonged to him before his marriage, and that they are consequently his separate property, and do not enter into the community of acquests and gains. "The conclusion is an erroneous one. By the Louisiana Code, article 2371, all property acquired during the marriage by purchase, forms part of the community. Now, if the husband acquires property by purchase, it is altogether unimportant by what means he pays for it. If the payment of the purchase money be made out of funds he had before his marriage, it may be that it would constitute a claim against the community, but that circumstance does not affect the rights of the wife otherwise. It appears from the proces verbal of the auction sale, that Cobb had some interest in the property sold, and that the sale was made at the written request of A. Breed, C. Breed, and Samuel Cobb, stating that they were owners of the property to be sold. On this it is contended, that the sale was a licitation for the purpose of effecting a partition among co-proprietors. "The evidence is altogether insufficient to establish the fact, that the Breeds and Cobb were co-proprietors of the slaves in question. They may well have stated, as they did do, in their request to the auctioneer, that the property to be sold was theirs, and yet Cobb might have no interest in the slaves. The price of the slaves did not amount to one third of the whole amount of property adjudicated. The auctioneer in the proces verbal, limits the right of Cobb by the use of these words, "and in which Samuel Cobb is somewhat interested" and, finally, a transfer by notarial act is made by Breed and wife, and accepted by Cobb, in which he stipulates to pay the price bid by him, and on the terms of the auction sale. If Cobb had been a co-proprietor, is it reasonable to suppose that he would have consented that the auctioneer should have used the terms he did use touching the extent of his right? Would he have accepted a deed from his co-proprietors in which no allusion is made to his co-proprietorship? "But, if it were conceded that they were co-proprietors of the slaves, it does not appear that they were put up at auction for the purpose of effecting a partition. The whole proceeding shows an intention to sell on the one part, and to buy on the other. It has all the requisites and appearances of a sale, and bears no semblance of an act of partition. By the French law, co-proprietors cannot sell to one another; consequently, a sale at auction by co-proprietors under that law, can have no other meaning or effect but a licitation for the purpose of a partition. Our Code has no such senseless provision, but, on the contrary, recognizes in express terms the right of an heir to sell to his co-heir, or to any other person. If co-heirs intend to sell for the purpose of making partition of an estate, the intention must appear on the face of the proceeding; at any rate, the appearances must not contradict such intention if they wish to give it effect. "The slave Francois, was purchased by Cobb at the probate sale of Etienne Seschon. Nothing but presumptions, and those exceedingly slim, have been offered to show that he does not belong to the community of acquests and gains. "The slave Simon, presents rather a new question. He was purchased by Cobb from Wilson Maddox, on the 23d day of January, 1834, for the sum of $ 550, and on the same day a credit is entered on a judgment recovered by Mrs. Cobb against the estate of her deceased father, by Stacy, her attorney, in the following words: 'Received of the within bond, the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars, by the slave Simon, purchased at that price by the plaintiffs, of Wilson Mad-dox, January 23d, 1834. Signed, D. S. Stacy, attorney for Josephine Seschon, and S. Cobb.' It is evident that Cobb ac-quired the title of Simon by purchase. It is also certain, that he paid the price out of the paraphernal property of his wife. "If the deed from Maddox to Cobb, had expressed the consideration to have been paid out of the paraphernal property of Mrs. Cobb, the slave would have become her paraphernal property. Savenat et al. vs. Lebreton et al., 1 Louisiana Reports, 520. But the deed does not express this fact. Has not the husband a right to use the money of his wife to pay for his purchases? And does the fact of his doing so bring the property purchased by him under any exception to the general rule, that all the property acquired during the marriage by purchase, is community property? I think not; and therefore decide, that the slave Simon forms part of the community of acquests and gains. "The slaves Ben and Noah, are admitted to have been the property of Cobb before his marriage. It is, therefore, ordered, adjudged and decreed, that they be delivered to the plaintiffs. "It is further ordered, adjudged and decreed, that the crop growing upon the plantation, and all the property mentioned in the inventory, be partitioned between the widow and heirs of Samuel Cobb, a moiety to the widow, and the other moiety to the heirs, and that experts be appointed to inquire and report whether the same be devisable in kind. "It is further decreed, that the costs of this suit be paid out of the property, to be divided one half by each of the parties." From the decree thus rendered, the plaintiff, Charlotte Brown, appealed. Lawson, for the plaintiff. 1. The appointment of administrator was by a decree of the Probate Court, and cannot be inquired into collaterally, but must be attacked by the direct action of nullity, and especially when the party who attempts it has brought an action to set it aside, and judgment was rendered against him which stands unreversed, which is the case here. 2 Louisiana Reports, 244, 590. 11 Martin, 608. 2. Owners of undivided parts of an estate have at all times the right of requiring a partition; and an administrator is appointed to act only till partition is made. Louisiana Code, articles 1040, 1215. 6 Louisiana Reports, 472. 3. Each spouse, or his legal representatives, have the right to be put into possession of their separate property imme-diately upon the dissolution of the conjugal community, and before the settlement of its affairs. Robin et al. vs. Castile, 7 Louisiana Reports, 294. 4. The court a quo was right in refusing to suffer the defendant to prove by parole the agency of S. Cobb in the purchase of the slaves Simon and Francoise, in contradiction to the deed of sale of Wilson Maddox to S. Cobb, and the proces verbal of the adjudication of Francoise. 3 Louisiana Reports, 460. 5. The court a quo correctly decided, that the slave Simon was community property, and therefore the judgment of the Court of Iberville was improperly received as evidence of title to the slave Simon. It contradicts the pleadings, and is but a part of an incomplete and imperfect record. 8 Martin, N. S., 382. 6. The twelve months' bond, with the annexed receipt, was improperly admitted in evidence by the court a quo to show title to the slave Simon: 1st. Because it was only a part of an incomplete record. 2d. Because it contradicts the deed of Wilson Maddox to S. Cobb, who was acting as the head of the community. 3d. Because no authority to D. S. Stacy was shown, to accept the transfer of a slave and enter satisfaction in the judg-ment. 4th. Because, if S. Cobb authorized the attorney to credit the judgment with the price of Simon, this amount will only form a charge against the community. Dismuke et al. vs. Musgrove, 8 Martin, N. S., 382. 7. The slave Francois is community property. He was adjudged to S. Cobb at the probate sale of Mrs. Maddox, and he gave his notes, with security, for the payment of the price. These notes are outstanding and unpaid. 8. The slave Rhoda and her children are clearly separate property. 1st. It is admitted that these slaves were adjudicated to S. Cobb after his marriage with defendant, but they were ac-quired by licitation to effect a partition among co-proprietors by indivision, of whom S. Cobb was one. Louisiana Code, articles 1261, 1304. 11 Martin, 81. 2d. The title of co-proprietors by succession, remounts to the death of their common ancestor, and, as the part of each is undetermined until partition, the right of each extends to the universality of the goods, and to each part, totum in toto, et totum in qualibet parte. Louisiana Code, articles 934, 943, 1031, 1046. Ibid., 1420, 1214. 3d. A joint heir, or other joint proprietor, does not acquire a new property by partition or licitation: these modes of divi-sion but determine the extent of the rights of each joint owner: the heir, or other co-proprietor, is supposed to have been from the moment of the decease of the common author, or of the joint ownership proprietor of the property composing his lot, or adjudged by licitation. There is no change of title. The property which the heir receives, or is licitated to the co-proprietor, descends under the title of succession, or is continued from that of joint ownership. The title is but completed and perfected by the designation of specific property. Property thus owned does not enter into the conjugal community. Napoleon Code, article 1408. Louisiana Code, 1420, 1214. 12 Toullier, number 155. 1 Louisiana Reports, 520. 3 Ibid., 231. 4th. No change can be made during the marriage in the matrimonial agreement or conjugal community, expressly or impliedly, contracted. During its existence, debts contracted enter into the partnership as a charge, and must be acquitted from the community fund. From which it follows, that the spouses cannot during the marriage, by contravening the prohibitory provisions of the Code, (article 2307,) either enrich the community at the expense of their property and personal goods, nor enrich themselves by augmenting their personal fortune at the expense of the community. If the community furnished any part of the price of these slaves, recompense is due by the spouse benefitted. Louisiana Code, 2309, 2372. Napoleon Code, 1469, 1470-73, 1436-7. 12 Toullier, numbers 343-44. 5th. These principles are in conformity to the universal principles of all partnerships. Whatever the partners bring into the partnership forms a part of it; and whatever the partners individually and from their separate funds may have dis-bursed or become liable to pay for the partnership, it is bound to reimburse to them. Louisiana Code, 2824, 2835. The court a qua should have permitted the plaintiffs to have shown how the slaves Rhoda and her children were paid for, it being alleged that they are separate property. The proces verbal of the licitation, and the deed following it, established the adjudication. Payment of the price of real estate may be proven by parole. Parole testimony is admissible, in contradiction to a written instrument to prove facts which are merely inductive to the main facts which are required to be proved. 7 Louisiana Reports, 156. 4 Martin, N. S., 212. 6 Louisiana Reports, 258, 606. Andrews, for defendants. 1. All property purchased during marriage is community, provided it be by a real sale and purchase. Louisiana Code, 2371, 2374. 2. Sale of the property from Breed to Cobb is a real sale; the nature of which cannot be contradicted by parole testimo-ny, or by presumptions. 3. No joint ownership of said property was shown previous to said sale. 4. A sale for the purpose of partition is a real sale, which originates a new title, but does not continue an old one. Totum in toto, et totum in qualibet parte, is no maxim of our law. Louisiana Code, 1420. 5. Property taken in payment of a paraphernal credit of the wife is not a sale, but a dation en payement. Character of a contract does not depend on its name, but on its nature and essence. Peet vs. Morgan, 6 Martin, N. S., 583. Bynum vs. Armstrong, 5 Martin, N. S., 161. 6. If the husband receives property in this manner, the presumption arises that he did so as the administrator of his wife's paraphernal effects. This presumption can be strengthened by additional proof, such as is herein given. Mathews, J., delivered the opinion of the court. This suit, after having passed through the ordeal of many exceptions, taken in limine litis, finally settled down in a con-test touching the partition of the community property acquired during the marriage of the defendant with Samuel Cobb. The plaintiff, Mrs. Brown, demands a division between herself (as having succeeded to the interests of the deceased husband,) and the defendant, widow, in community. As to the claim for a partition of the community of acquests and gains, it is not disputed. But questions were made by the pleadings arising out of the different pretensions of the parties by which each claimed as their separate property certain slaves which had been inventoried as common. The court below decided against the claims of both parties. The judgment thus rendered having a tendency to affect the interest of the plaintiffs in a greater degree than that of the defendant, the former appealed. As to the slaves claimed by the defendant, viz.: Simon and Francois, her pretensions need not be here examined, as she did not appeal, and it is acknowledged by her counsel, in his brief of argument, that the decision of the court below is correct, decreeing them to be property of the community; but as Simon was purchased with funds belonging to the wife, although the title was taken in the name of the husband, the price given will constitute a legal charge against the community. In relation to the slaves Rhoda and her children, claimed as the separate property of Mrs. Brown; the evidence of title produced, shows that they were purchased by the husband during the marriage. A document was adduced indi-cating that the purchaser had some interest in the property which was sold at auction, amongst other effects. The amount and value of his interest are not shown by the written document, and the deed of sale for the slaves in question, exhibits a purchase without reference to any right of property previously existing in the purchaser. We are, therefore, of opinion, that the court below did not err in considering the deed as evidence of a simple sale, by which the purchaser acquired property pending the marriage, and not a licitation of effects held in common by him and other persons. Parole evidence was offered to show that the act of sale was different from what it appears on its face. This evidence, we think, was properly rejected, as it relates to the question of title, although it might and probably would be proper in a claim against the community of acquests and gains, in favor of the plaintiffs, to show that the price was paid out of the separate funds of the husband. The articles of the Louisiana Code, relied on by the defendant, are explicit, and demonstrate clearly that the slaves Rhoda and her children constitute a part of the matrimonial community as it existed at the death of the husband. Louisiana Code, articles 2314, 2371. It is, therefore, ordered, adjudged and decreed, that the judgment of the court below be affirmed, the costs to be paid out of the community property, reserving to the respective parties to this suit their right to prove the amount paid out of the separate funds for the property now in dispute, as a charge on the community, &c.
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On Wednesday night, members of the Baltimore County Police Vice Unit conducted a prostitution enforcement detail involving men coming to a location in Baltimore County, soliciting prostitution and offering money to undercover detectives.
Detectives took four men into custody during this detail. Those men have been identified as:
- Kevin Lamont Simmons, 40. Simmons is employed as a Sergeant with the Baltimore City Police Department.
- Edward Yuditsky, 42, of the unit block of Sugarvale Way, 21093.
- Trevor William Joseph Barnes, 44, of the 2400 block of Braddock Road, 21771.
- Mark Kane, 48, of the 6100 block of Patrick Drive, 21784.
The four men taken into custody were charged with two counts of prostitution – general. All except Kane, who also faces drug charges, were released on their own recognizance. Kane is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on $5,000 bail.
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7 Social Security Sins
April 25, 2012
Since the first payment was made in January 1937, Social Security has provided a safety net and source of reliable income for retired workers, their spouses and dependents. But getting the most from your Social Security benefits is not always a simple matter of filing as soon as you're eligible.
While you can begin collecting Social Security as young as age 62, your benefits will be smaller than if you had waited to full retirement age (66) or later. But while waiting longer can mean more money monthly, it may result in less money overall if you die early, so selecting the right age to file is a critical component to maximizing your benefits.
Kevin Worthley, a certified financial planner with The Retirement Company of New England, says it is important to make the right decision regarding when to file because there generally are almost no second chances when it comes to Social Security.
"There used to be a strategy called a do-over where recipients could receive benefits early, then years later withdraw their application, repay the benefits received and then reapply for benefits going forward at a higher payout," Worthley says. "The technique was overly-promoted and somewhat abused so the Social Security Administration curtailed the technique recently by only allowing a do-over if implemented within 12 months of the original receipt of income benefits."
So to get it right the first time, avoid committing these seven Social Security sins.
1. Waiting past age 66 to file
Even if you don't intend to collect benefits until after age 66, don't forget to file by the time you reach full retirement age. If you don't wish to collect at that time, simply indicate that you want to suspend your benefits so they can keep growing.
Failing to file by 66 negates the possibility of earning a full lump-sum repayment if you later decide you'd rather have collected those suspended benefits (such as may occur if you suffer health problems in your late 60s). In that scenario, the lump-sum option will award you all you would have collected to that point at once, but this only works if you filed on time.
In addition, using a "file-and-suspend" strategy can also allow your spouse to begin collecting benefits while you continue working.
2. Waiting past age 70 to collect
There is a financial incentive for seniors to delay collecting Social Security past their full retirement age. For each year they wait, their benefits get a bump of between 5.5 and 8 percent. However, there are no additional benefits for waiting past age 70. At that point, any further delay in collecting simply means money lost.
3. Neglecting spousal benefits
Social Security offers several options for spousal benefits, so don't miss this opportunity to bring in some extra cash if you or your spouse is eligible. For example, if you are collecting benefits and your spouse is at least 62 and isn't collecting benefits, your spouse is eligible for a separate spousal benefit. The beauty of this arrangement is that it doesn't diminish your benefits in any way.
"In addition, a spouse who has reached full retirement age and whose spouse is already receiving a benefit can claim a spousal benefit while continuing to work and letting his or her own benefits grow for the future," says Worthley.
4. Forgetting former spouses
After a divorce, the last thing you may want to remember is your former partner. However, if you were married to someone for 10 years and have been divorced for at least two, you are eligible to collect a spousal benefit from the relationship, provided both of you are eligible to collect benefits. However, this only works if you are unmarried when you file to collect.
In addition, when that former spouse dies, you can begin to collect his or her full level of benefits -- just as you would with a current spouse.
5. Assuming you and your spouse should file at the same time
Filing for Social Security doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition for couples. In fact, using a so-called hybrid strategy can be an effective way to maximize the total amount of Social Security benefits your family will receive. One spouse can file for benefits at a younger age while the other waits until later to maximize their benefit level.
"This especially works when the husband's benefit is substantially more than the wife's," says Worthely. "Assuming the wife has a higher longevity expectation, she will acquire his higher income benefit for the remainder of her life. Since women generally live longer than men, this nuance can be important."
6. Waiting too long to collect if you already have health problems
While Worthley counts automatically filing at age 62 as a common mistake, it can be a smart move for those with serious or chronic health conditions. If you don't reasonably expect to live into your 70s, filing early may increase your overall payout.
"That said, remember that medical advances are allowing people to live far beyond their expectations," says Worthley. "So unless your health is debilitating, don't assume your life expectancy will be short."
7. Dying without warning
Remember the bit about later applying for a lump-sum repayment if you deferred your benefits? It doesn't work if you're dead. That means your family will be left out in the cold on those deferred earnings if you don't collect them before you die. While this sin could be harder to avoid than the others, making sure to file by at least age 66 can help make you more prepared.
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19 January 2014 at 5:35 am
How many years would you have to live past 70 to make up for the years if you began collecting at 62 even though at a lower rate . You have 8 years at a lower rate , but that is 8 years of payments .. Like me I think I can collect $1250 a month for the 8 years that equals to $120,000 , but if I wait until 70 and live another 8 years at $2,000 a month that equals 192,000 but for those same 8 years I will be collecting at the lower rate so that is 16 years at lower rate and would equal $240,000 so I am ahead if I collect at 62 by about $48,000 I want to retire and enjoy life when I am still able to . Even though at 70 some still can but I think that is not the norm
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8 January 2014 at 5:31 pm
I AM SO GLAD SOME ONE PLACE THIS AS A Headline ...i DID not know About #4..I never did get my first husbands benefits....... they came up with something like I was not of age , when he died.
8 December 2013 at 9:28 am
Star collecting ASAP. No matter what we think we know. We could any one of us be gone tomorrow.
16 May 2012 at 9:49 am
spousal benefits should be available after 7 years of marriage. (7 year itch)


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Hi all,
I've been designing for around 6 months, on and off with school, and was wondering if my website would stand any sort of chance, enough to possibly make a little bit of money. The purpose of the website is for me to create website templates, and then put them on my website to sell or have people download for free if they want. I'm 16 years old, and am wondering if this is a pointless task, or should I continue? I guess it would improve my designing skills, however, with things such as wordpress becoming more and more popular, should I go into a completely new field and maybe design websites as more of a hobby and not think of it as something I could do as a career?
I removed the link to your website image as its not really pertinent to the question unless you want a website (or element) review and we have a special section fort that.
Regarding your question as to whether web design is a good career move or not is a hard question to answer as it all depends on how hard you are prepared to work and how good you are at what you do. Obviously these days with mobile usage increasing there is always room for skilled designers/coders who can tackle responsive web design but there are also a lot of people chasing the same jobs.
Most freelancers start off part time and build up a following of clients and can then gauge whether its worthwhile to go full time. You should really start to build up a portfolio of clients (friends, families and local businesses) and perhaps specialise in one area to give you an edge over competitors.
Do you need a university degree? Or is it just generally a good thing to have?
A degree is always useful to have but may not always be useful for the chosen profession but does show that you have the ability to obtain a degree.
I don't really know what the actual figures are but I guess you would find equal amounts of people being self-taught and those that have degrees in design or computer science/programming.
I'm not really the best person to answer this as I'm at the other end of the scale and am semi-retired. I taught myself CSS html and have no degrees but managed to make myself useful enough to get work when I wanted.
There's a little bit of information here that may be useful.
Perhaps some younger members can join in the discussion with some hints and tips
Congrats on starting off your career plans at sixteens that definitely puts ahead in the game.I am going to add that even when it comes to wordpress you can create your own themes.You can make each as individual as you wish.
Also you don't really specify what interests you the most, is it design or developing. As it is you'll notice that the more you get into the wider your fields and options get.
Degrees can be good, especially as come companies. (intel for example) want candidates w/degrees. However, they are not always necesary and on the flip side are possible loan/debt loads.And higher ed can be fun, make friends, network, find new experiences.
A bit early in your life to think you don't have a chance really work, be creative and fun. Don't just rely on the net. see also who else in your community could use your work.
I started learning CSS around 6 months ago, give or take a month, and started HTML when I was 12, although I was never any good at it, lol. I'll look into that site later today, thanks! :]
For now I'm more interested in designing, although I haven't done much developing as of now (I do plan to learn how to develop though).
Thanks for the tips.
btw. you might like this.
Check out Pat Flynn over at Smart Passive Income and Spencer Haws at Niche Pursuits - these guys are very successful Internet Marketers and make great money through affiliate advertising.
I started making money on the Internet about a year ago. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication but can be done. You are still very young (that's a positive) so the ball is in your court - you could make your millions and lose it all before you are 20
Best of luck - I think it is very cool that you are thinking about this at such a young age!
I would recommend that you hone your design skills by taking some lynda.com courses. That way you can get a better idea as to whether this is something that you really want to pursue as a career.
I think you can continue with this website and check out if this will make a profit to you. If you have interest in web designing, then you should make it as a career and not think of anything else. I think web designing is a good career option.
What Paul O'B says is true, you have a chance but you must be prepared to work for it. Having a passion for what you do also helps extensively. I personally left school at a young age due to an anxiety disorder so I have no school degrees, however I went on to get a Diploma in Interactive Digital Media, now running a business in my small town doing Web Design and Development. I've got the passion to continue learning this vast and wonderful market of web design.
The reason I share that is to show that everyone can get to where they want to be and do what they do if you work hard. Do what you love doing and the money will come!
I remember this dude at 13 coming on to these forums and asking a similar question having just pulled Fireworks out of the box. Evidence that hard work pays off if you're needing motivation


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Auto-disable Syringes in the Developing World: A Technical Solution Addressing a Behavioral Problem
Edward Hoekstra, UNICEF
Friday, May 13, 2011, 3:30pm
Spanos Auditorium
This seminar is part of the Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society series
Immunization is the most cost-effective intervention to prevent disease and death in children. Seven of the eight EPI vaccines are administered through injection. All vaccines and injection equipment provided by UNICEF have been pre-qualified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for performance, quality and safety, and when used correctly, have been shown to be safe and effective. However, poor practices, particularly the reuse of syringes, have been reported worldwide, causing some injections to be unsafe by promoting the spread of blood borne diseases. In 2003, Hutin et al estimated that each year, 6.7 billion injections (39%) are given with equipment that has previously been used. Reuse of injection syringes has been shown to be a major route of transmission for both hepatitis B and C viruses, HIV, malaria, and viral hemorrhagic fevers as well as causing abscesses and septicaemia. In 1999, WHO and UNICEF began to address the spread of blood borne diseases through reuse of needles and syringes by recommending that autodisable (AD) syringes be used for all immunizations. Since their introduction in the mid-1990s, AD syringes have been widely accepted and are now used to administer immunizations globally. I will describe how the UN agencies addressed this problem, how industry solved a behavioral problem among health workers by coming up with a technical solution. By 2004 all countries in Sub-Saharan Africa had already replaced their disposable and sterilizable syringes with auto-disable syringes to improve injection safety.
About the Speaker
Dr. Edward Hoekstra is the Senior Health Advisor in the Global Measles Mortality Reduction Programme at UNICEF headquarters, responsible for the $100M program. In the past six years the world has seen a 78% reduction in deaths due to measles — the single most successful public health initiative in recent memory. As one of UNICEF's experts in immunization he set up a massive immunization campaign reaching over 80 percent of the 1.5 million children in the affected areas. During the Pakistan earthquake in November 2005, delivery of the many vaccines included use of mule trains, military helicopters and coordinating over 1,000 health workers trekking throughout the mountains. Dr. Hoekstra has trained in Occupational Medicine, Public Health and epidemiology both in the Netherlands and the United States. He has worked as chief occupational physician for multinational corporations such as Mercedes-Benz and Avery in the Netherlands. In 1990 he set up the Occupational Health Centre Aruba for the Ministry of Health in Aruba. Dr. Hoekstra worked for the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In that position he worked for President Bill Clinton's Initiative to increase vaccine coverage among 2 year olds in the United States. He specifically focused on serving the underserved inner-city children.


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Chubb Rule of Law Fellowship
Exclusively for Penn Law graduates, this ground-breaking fellowship allows a recent graduate to gain invaluable experience at a globally-recognized advocacy organization, launching his or her career in the field of rule of law and human rights.
Background on the Fellowship
Penn Law's support for students who seek international and public interest careers has led to a partnership with the preeminent legal advocacy organization Human Rights First. This fellowship provides a recent Penn Law graduate with the opportunity to spend one full year in HRF's New York or Washington office, working on cutting edge projects in international rule of law.
One Fellow will be chosen each year, and Fellows will immerse themselves in one or more of Human Rights First' s programmatic areas such as Egypt and the Arab Spring; internet freedom and privacy; crimes against humanity; national security and human rights, and; business and human rights.
At the end of their fellowship, Chubb Fellows are encouraged to apply for the Chubb Rule of Law funding that will help support a program on the ground in collaboration with local, national and/or international partners.
How it Works
Penn Law JD graduates may apply for this Fellowship during their last year of law school, or within three years of their law school graduation.
Applications are due in the Fall, with the selected Fellow announced by February. The twelve-month fellowship term begins in September of each year.
Contributing to Vital Rule of Law and Human Rights Work
The precise nature of the work to be performed by the Fellow varies, and will be based upon the background and interests of the fellow and the programmatic needs of Human Rights First. In general, primary responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research and analysis;
- Providing support for legislative and policy advocacy;
- Drafting and editing letters, memos, blogs, press statements,
- Compiling background analysis documents,
- Drafting legislative testimony and short policy papers
- Creating fact sheets, reports, amicus briefs and other written materials to advance advocacy objectives;
- Supporting outside litigation;
- Educating the public and policymakers;
- Monitoring human rights laws and regulations; and
- Cultivating relationships with national, regional, and international actors.
Fellowship Support
The Chubb Rule of Law Fellowship, funded by the Chubb Charitable Foundation and former ACE Limited General Counsel Robert Cusumano L'80, was established in 2012 to create new pathways for students to build careers in international rule of law and human rights.


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Does it make sense to make purchases when promised no interest for 6 months to a year from now?
If the purchase is something you were going to buy anyway, and you are certain you can afford to pay it in the time frame offered, then yes. However, be very certain you can pay the debt within the time due. Most of these offers carry a high interest rate once the grace period expires. This is a type of financing, and it should not be used to overextend your budget. If you don't have a clear idea of how you will pay at the end of the grace period, you should not make the purchase. Whenever possible, cash is always the best option when making purchases. If you have budgeted the cash for your purchases do not be tempted to finance on zero interest and spend the cash elsewhere unless it is necessary. Avoid unnecessary financing as circumstances may change by the time the bills come due.


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ToC Encore: Country Music Needs Billy Ray Cyrus
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Buck 22 recruited Billy Ray Cyrus to remix 'Achy Breaky Heart,' and together, they created a version of the song that those prone to dismissing the 1991 original find even more repulsive. However, there's a lesson to be learned from what Cyrus has done (or agreed to let happen). Taste of Country writer Billy Dukes argues that country music needs minds like his to stay sharp.
Watch the video to see which other current country stars Dukes describes as revolutionaries — that is, men and women who are truly changing how we think of the format. Buck 22 and Cyrus' new song and sexy music video likely won't become a radio hit, but it could spark an idea that leads to country's next big thing. If nothing else, Dukes says, you have to admire the man for having the courage to put the song out there.


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A new camera will soon be available, about the size of a squashed matchbox, can be pinned to clothing and takes two 5 megPixel per minute. The daily 4 Gig of pictures can be uploaded to cloud storage via IOS or Android apps. The camera should retail about 199 USd and includes the first years cloud storage fee.
http://memoto.com/ have already exceeded by nearly ten-fold their Kickstarter target.
Looks like Google glasses will need a bit of a polish
Note to Mods: I am not associated with this product.
I saw this on either the Daily Show or the Colbert Report (TV for those of you who don't get US TV). We will all be able to catalog our days in entirety. Ain't technology grand? :fangel:
I bet there will be lots of interesting photos - but then again perhaps not.
two 5 megapixels per minute? Wow, I guess you have to stand so still to take pictures.
Amazing gadget! Can't wait to see it
This is a jaw-droppingly cool concept, but because of concerns about NSA and PRISM I'd think that this wouldn't be in the best interests of most people to use. It creeps me out if the cloud storage is misused.
Nice Concept, Waiting to see it. But, two 5 MP Pics per Minute?


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Flames NewsFlames Home > Men's Basketball Home > News
Liberty Athletics Hosts Flames Fan Fest, Friday Night
Liberty volleyball and men's basketball will host Flames Fan Fest on Friday at the Vines Center. Volleyball will host High Point at 5 p.m., and the men's basketball season opener will start at 8 p.m. Fan Fest activities outside of Vines Center will begin at 6 p.m.
The first 5,000 fans to the event will receive a free Liberty Basketball t-shirt courtesy of Moore's Electrical & Mechanical. SOAR Dunk Team will perform at halftime of the men's basketball game.
Fan Fest is a free event and open to the public. Activities will include inflatables for kids, corn hole, contests, giveaways and more. Tickets will be required for admission into the volleyball and basketball games.
Volleyball tickets will be available at the door and allow for free general admission to the basketball game.
Ticket prices will change to the basketball rate at halftime of the volleyball game. Tickets are available in advance by calling 434-582-SEAT (7328) or at LibertyFlames.com.
Both volleyball and men's basketball teams will sign posters for fans on the Vines Center concourse at the conclusion of their games.
Volleyball Ticket Prices:
Adults - $5
Youth/Senior - $3
Local Heroes* - $3
Men's Basketball Single-Game Ticket Prices:
Premium Adult - $15
Premium Youth/Senior - $10
General Admission Adult - $10
General Admission Youth/Senior - $5
Local Heroes* - $5
*- Active and retired military, fire, police, and EMS.
Men's Basketball Season Ticket Prices:
Courtside* - $300
Club* - $200
Premium* - $100
General Admission - $75
*- Requires a Flames Club membership.


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His relationship has stood the Hollywood test of time. Michael J. Fox and his wife Tracy Pollan have been married 25 years. The actor told Ellen how they celebrated their anniversary.
Ellen asked him, "What do you do that bugs her, and what does she do that bugs you?" "I mumble. I speak in a kind of monotone mumble and she can't hear me… that bugs her. I'm an optimist. I'm famous for my positive outlook and I expect the best things to happen. Tracy's a realist and a bit of a pessimist and a bit of a hypochondriac. So, she gets a blister on her toe and the foot's coming off… I say, 'Oh, well!'… she doesn't want to hear that."
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HOUSTON - The Houston Zoo won't offer free admission on the first Tuesday of the month for a while.
The policy change is because of traffic congestion and safety concerns.
The Zoo's policy of free admission after 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month won't be in effect in July and August.
On the first Tuesday of June, nearly 12,000 people came to the Zoo, officials said. The influx of people resulted in severe traffic congestion in Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center.
Zoo officials said the traffic created a potential hazard for ambulances trying to get to hospitals.
The Zoo started the program in 2010 and officials said it had worked really well until June 5.
"In taking this action, the Houston Zoo is being a good neighbor, taking responsible action and doing the right thing," Texas Medical Center President Dr. Richard Wainerdi said.. "The Zoo is just across Cambridge Street from the Texas Medical Center and two of Houston's Level One trauma centers at Ben Taub and Memorial Hermann hospitals. By eliminating the summer free 'First Tuesday' afternoons, traffic congestion will be reduced ensuring that emergency vehicles arrive at TMC emergency rooms without needless delays."
The Zoo will continue to offer free admission on the first Tuesday in the months of September through May.
There are some ways to get into the Zoo without paying the full admission price. Visit the Zoo's website to find coupons and current specials.
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ByChristopher John Farley
The WSJ Cafe has featured standout performances from Ed Sheeran ("Lego House," "The A Team"), Regina Spektor ("The Party," "How"), Cassandra Wilson ("No More Blues," "Another Country"), Tony Bennett ("Body and Soul"), Adele ("Someone Like You," "Rolling in the Deep") and many other musical superstars. This year, the WSJ Cafe's roster of visiting artists included chart-topping country star Keith Urban ("Red Camaro," "Little Bit of Everything"), Sinead O'Connor ("4th and Vine," "V.I.P."), Laura Marling ("I Was An Eagle," "Master Hunter") and, closing out the year on a big holiday note, Mary J. Blige ("This Christmas").
Watch this video showcasing some of the best performances of 2013 at the WSJ Cafe.
Here's Mary J. Blige's special holiday performance of "This Christmas" from her new album "A Mary Christmas."
Follow me @cjfarley on Twitter and check out my coming novel "Game World."


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When people give others power over them, why are they surprised when those others exercise that power?
As government assumes more authority and control, individuals necessarily lose authority and control. One or the other can be sovereign. Not both.
There are two ways government power grows, and individuals' power is diminished. The first way is when those who worship at the altar of More Government purposely expand its power to advance their cause. This often is accomplished over the objections of individuals who don't want to have Big Brother dictate to them. It's a political victory.
The second way government expands and individuals are diminished is when individuals permit it. At first it can be out of indifference. How many people really care whether the government decides which prescription drugs can be sold to treat some obscure disease?
For most people, such arcane decisions don't affect them, so they go along with government assuming more authority and control. Then one day they look up and realize they have permitted government to make not just arcane decisions, but one decision after another that cumulatively infringe substantially on individual liberty. This is less a political victory than a victory of duplicity over the lack of vigilance.
The first of these two paths to big government at least allows a political struggle. If people are going to lose liberty to government, this way they, at least, have a fighting chance.
The second, more-duplicitous path relies on quiet acquiescence. It is more insidious. And more dangerous. Its results often are more difficult to undo because they were not achieved by a political victory that can be rescinded by reversing a democratic vote.
Remember what President Barack Obama said in November 2010, after losing the political battle to force restrictive carbon-emission cap-and-trade laws on the nation's energy producers?
"Cap and trade was only one way of skinning the cat, it was not the only way," he said at the time. "I'm going to be looking for other means to address this problem." We wonder how many people took serious note of that ominous proclamation.
Obama lost that high-profile political clash. Not even his Democratic cohorts in Congress were willing to hand the government such unadulterated power. Too many people understood how devastating such diktats from on high would be to the affected industries and to the economy generally. They were unwilling to inflict that damage.
The president still can't win that political fight. But now he doesn't need to. He will skin the cat another way, which we explain here, as have others, including the Wall Street Journal's James Taranto.
Big government's power grab has been facilitated by decades of administrative creep, judicial empowerment and bureaucratic rule making. Obama doesn't need Congress to pass a law to implement his greenhouse gas agenda. The nation, its legislators, its judges, its army of bureaucrats have incrementally empowered the chief executive to administratively order done what he could not achieve through politics.
Reuters reported last week that Obama is preparing to tell all federal agencies for the first time to weigh global warming impacts before approving major projects, from pipelines to highways.
"In taking the step," Reuters reported, "Obama would be fulfilling a vow to act alone in the face of a Republican-run House of Representatives unwilling to pass measures limiting greenhouse gases. … Industry lobbyists say they worry that projects could be tied up in lawsuits or administrative delays."
According to Reuters, Obama's plan will result in delays for natural gas export facilities, ports for coal sales to Asia "and even new forest roads, industry lobbyists warn."
While the president has gamed the system to bring his goal within reach, he also may have shrewdly manipulated the situation to achieve an apparent political victory at the same time.
In a scenario painted by Stanley Kurtz at the National Review, Obama could take the politically more-popular stance by allowing the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline to proceed. He would be seen as the great compromiser, allowing the oil to flow where he has clearly obstructed its path for so long.
Kurtz conceives that "headlines loudly proclaiming Obama's approval of Keystone would shield him from Republican attacks." But while basking in publicly approving the pipeline, through the administrative tools accumulated in the office of the chief executive, Obama effectively could put "the project on semipermanent hold," Kurtz writes.
"Environmentalists would take the political heat, while Obama would get off scot-free. Pretty clever," Kurtz writes.
Not only is there more than one way to skin a cat, it may be that Obama can have his cake and eat it, too.


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Colorful Team NamesTrivia brain teasers have some element of trivia in them, but they are not just pure trivia questions.
Among United States professional and college (NCAA Divisions I, II, and III) sports, there are only three teams whose nicknames (nickname meaning "Yankees" in "New York Yankees," for instance) consist ONLY of the name of a color in its singular form. All three happen to be in NCAA Division I. Two of these three teams have very similar logos, each consisting primarily of a large block version of the initial of its college's name -- which both happen to be the same letter. Can you name these two uncannily similar teams?
HintOne of these two teams is in an east coast state, and the other is in a west coast state.
AnswerThe Syracuse Orange and Stanford Cardinal each have a large block letter "S" included in their logos. "Cardinal" refers to the color, not the bird. (The other team with a singular color nickname is the Harvard Crimson.)
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2002 Angler Prices, Values and Specs
Angler truck campers were a product of Fleetwood during the mid-1990s through to the early 2000s. The slide-in truck camper units produced by Angler were clean looking on the outside and practically appointed on the inside. The Angler line of truck campers was discontinued in the Fleetwood company after the 2002 model year.Read more Read less
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The latest economic impact analysis for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport released in late September reveals that the airport is continuing to deliver a major punch to the local economy.
When comparing the most recent analysis with the analysis completed in October 2009, the results are impressive. The number of jobs associated with GSP in 2009 was 3,692. In 2012 that number had risen to 9,528 representing a 158.07% increase. Income related to GSP rose from $112,014,138 in 2009 to $170,491,491 in 2012 for an increase of 52.21%. The overall Economic Output more than doubled from $377,525,328 in 2009 to $817,119,411 in 2012.
To see the complete report visit us at www.gspairport.com, click on About GSP and scroll to the tab marked Economic Impact.


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Topic: Can U Top This Doctor Story??
AS most of you know Teddy has been seeing a Urologist since last May. His cancer had pushed his right ureter closed so the right kidney cannot function. He has to have a stint exchanged every 2 months until forever. This is about the doc's scheduling witch. For October she never scheduled T giving me one excuse after another. We finally got through that one. Last Tuesday he had it exchanged but not without another fight. The doc tells her 2 months in advance and she does not do it. I call her with 2 weeks (after faxing T CK dates )to go until the doc wanted it and she says I can't get him in as the doctor is busy! I tell her you had 2 months and he can't go in while undergoing Cyber Knife and we would have to wait until January which could cause an infection to set in and she says, "you are not his only patient!" I blew! I really blew. Talked to another gal in the office and he was scheduled in an hour! I told doc this story and he said, Oh, no not another one. There have been other complaints". Long story short he has asked us to find another urologist. My thinking is he is newly divorced about 53, and is not thinking with his brain! After his office sends files to the new Urologist I will write a review on him and his office on the Internet! Too bad, but I now feel its time someone else may have a better solution to T problem! Well, kiddies, Cyber Knife starts tomorrow!


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Have tried the Mojo marinaded pork, The Jerk pork, BBQ rub, The fajita rub, and Slow cooking a brisket according to HTG. Let me tell yall that I have a new found love for grilling. I am on a mission to find the best flavor for everything my wife and I cook. Its like an obssesion. I have a DUCANE grill, A fire pit for charcoal, and will soon purchase a pit with a fire box. Just so thre is no grilling technique that cant be accomplished at my house. I find myself looking for new ideas on recipes and watching the Food network for ideas that can be converted to grilling.
Here's to Steven and all the other grillers with the obsession of finding the perfect flavor!!!!


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There's so much going on in Talk and the comments week to week that we almost can't keep up. If you're in the same boat, here's a small selection of topics and responses that have piqued our interest this week.
Ask A Bartender: What's the Strangest Drink Request You've Ever Gotten?
"When my mom was visiting me in Ireland, I took her to a pub where she asked the bartender, "what's it called when you mix half Guinness and half cider?" (It's a 'poor man's black velvet.') Bartender answers, "ruinin' a perfectly good Guinness.""—Jake A.
Pizza Is...
"If I would have had more time and the inclination, I would have made a video dressed like a Beat poet, doing a reading of this thing.
" — Adam Kuban
A Pizza My Mind: On Pizza-Like Objects
"I'm having a vision of Totino's Pizza Rolls. If you're 8 beers in they taste like the popes personal pizzaiolo made them. I admit it. BTDT."—texas blues
St. Helena, CA: The Overwhelmingly Juicy Marrow Burger at Goose and Gander
"Using Rice Krispies as breading?? My mind = blown. I'll be trying this very soon." — crispyduck13
Talk: Crimes in the Kitchen
"No cats on the kitchen counter unless they are part of the entree."—Meat guy
"Medium-rare chicken. It's just not worth it. And poison control always puts you on hold. Jerks."—Mr. Nick
Drinking the Bottom Shelf: Hiram Walker Whipped Cream Liqueur
""If you're going to have one whipped cream booze in your cabinet..."
Mr. Gordon, while I respect you as a writer and reviewer, I feel that there were an infinitely large number of better ways to end this sentence.
For instance:
"...then you may wish to consider upping the dosage on your medication."
"...you probably aren't competent to be trusted with any further life decisions."
"...I will laugh at you."
"...I will laugh at you for a while, until the revulsion sets in."
"...then godspeed, Chuckles, but I'll be over here with my bourbon."
And so on."— Osomatic


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Choke Canyon Streak Continues with ShareLunker No. 469
ATHENS, Texas—Choke Canyon Reservoir continued its big bass bonanza March 20 with another ShareLunker, a 13.12-pounder caught by Joseph B. Thoman, Jr., of Farmerville, Louisiana.
Thoman was fishing in the Texas Bass Club for the Deaf tournament when he caught the fish, which was 25.25 inches long and 21.25 inches in girth.
Meanwhile, the Bass Champs South Region team tournament, also taking place on Choke Canyon on Saturday, weighed in two potential ShareLunkers at the Calliham Store. Store owner Brian W. Loy certified the weights as 14.47 and 15.27 pounds. Unfortunately, neither fish survived.
No tournament has ever weighed in more than one 13-pound-plus fish, and the fact that two tournaments on the same lake produced three in two days is extremely good news for Texas fishing.
The deaths of the two big fish has generated quite a bit of discussion both within Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the tournament industry about ways to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
Tim Cook, state conservation director for the Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, fished the Choke Canyon tournament. "No one wants to see big fish like these survive more than a tournament angler. We want the opportunity to catch that fish again when she's bigger, but a little extra help may be necessary such as the ability to weigh that fish early in a tournament," he said "I am a big advocate for anglers policing themselves and not for government regulation. I believe that we can successfully work to reduce ShareLunker and tournament mortality."
Brian W. Loy, himself a former tournament angler on the B.A.S.S. and FLW trails, established a ShareLunker holding station at the Calliham Store as a way of helping big fish survive. Sometimes the problem is getting fish to the store, and Loy is ready to help. "I will provide a boat and operator with the right gear to keep big fish alive to go pick up fish during any tournament with more than 100 boats," he said. "We will bring the fish to the store, get a certified weight on them, and put them in a tank where they will have a better chance of surviving than in a livewell."
Loy says the common perception that big bass are tougher than small bass is not true. "People don't realize how delicate these big fish are," he said. "They really need delicate handling."
David Campbell, ShareLunker program manager, encourages anglers to handle fish as little as possible, always support the head and tail when moving or photographing them, and getting them to a minnow tank at a marina or ShareLunker holding station as soon as possible after catching the fish. Suggested handling and care procedures can be found at http://tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/sharelunker/handle/.
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Find local Waukesha businesses in our local business listings and support the local community, as they support you.
Find local Waukesha businesses in our local business listings and support the local community, as they support you.
F25 Yamaha Outboard
Today's hot angling trend toward fishing skinny inshore backwaters with lightweight tackle just got a lift from Yamaha. Meet the all-new F25. This updated 25 horsepower outboard is the ticket to accessing remote fishing spots like never before.
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Dialing in to Docks
Dialing in Docks to Up Your Bass Game
Virtually every angler on the water these days is well aware that boat docks hold bass throughout the year. However, not all anglers approach dock fishing with the correct tackle and strategy to make the most of their time on the water. Fine-tuning your approach by reaching all fish-holding zones and identifying patterns can definitely lead to higher catch rates and bigger fish.
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Covering The Water Column
Live bait rigged to stay on or near the surface is enticing as well. Predators push bait to the top during an attack, so a nervous morsel suspended under a kite, balloon or cork is always easy pickings. Baits hooked through the nose, or dorsal fin will stay near the surface whereas those hooked in the stomach or lower tail tend to swim downward. Trolled baits and lures serve the same purpose. The combination of splashing and bubbles, often in conjunction with teasers, help draw the game fish into the surface strike zone.
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ChatterBaits a Key for Early Season Bass
When the ChatterBait bladed jig burst onto the scene in 2006, many anglers considered it another 'flash in the pan' lure that would quickly slide off the radar, as seems to be so common in the fishing world. Visit Z-Man Fishing. com
Terminal Tackle
Even the most expensive rods and reels are worthless without critical hardware. Catching coastal fish requires a wide variety of terminal tackle—the hooks, swivels, line, leader, crimps and other components that complete the rigs. You might be targeting a certain species.
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Urban planning in the later 19th and 20th centuries could be considered a story of two utopias. The first was the garden city movement, which was opposed to urban sprawl, sceptical of central government, fond of local democracy and encouraging of private capital. The second was the modernism of some post-war planners, which favoured large and often tall estates in the heart of cities, or New Towns just outside, both funded by central government. This is a crude distinction but a genuine one, and its story is told well by David Kynaston in Austerity Britain, among other books. In general, conservatives are more likely to become misty-eyed about tales of Letchworth and Weleyn Garden Cities, while those on the left extol the virtues of new towns such as Milton Keynes. Read more
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Skyline Ranch Archives
Home builder uses social media to attract buyers
December 7, 2012 by in Featured | Marketing | Real Estate
Lennar Arizona has just surpassed 250,000 "views" on YouTube, has nearly 5500 Facebook "likes", and 4,000 Twitter followers. In fact, social media has become such a critical component of the Valley home builder that it has created a new "I Team", standing for Information, Integrity and Internet. The five member I-Team is a strategic addition… Read More →


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Question for the Money Doctors
Question submitted on Oct 9, 2012.
QuestionIf I transfer money from my account from a foreign bank account, will I have to pay taxes when I transfer it or report it on my Federal tax return?
Also, would I have to file form 3520? What is the amount of minimum assets required to file this form?
The answer to the first question is no. The simple fact that there is a TRANSFER does nothing as far as taxation. Taxation might have been required when originally earned (work, interest, etc) or perhaps it''s already been taxed (net proceeds from work) or not taxable (gift). In any event the transfer triggers nothing.
Form 3520 MIGHT have to be completed or it might NOT. Without knowing the source of these funds and the tax status there is no way to make a determination for you. If you resubmit your question with that detail we should be able to answer the question.
For additional information visit http://www.360financialliteracy.org/


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Nov 1: First Annual Peter Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property
About the Peter Jaszi Lecture Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property
PIJIP's Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property Law is named in recognition of the extraordinary contributions of Professor Peter Jaszi to the study of intellectual property at WCL and in the world at large, and in particular for his lasting contributions to the elevation of the public interest as the paramount concern of the law. PIJIP accepts contributions to support the Peter Jaszi Distinguished Lecture.
Support the Lecture
Supporters may make a pledge at www.wcl.american.edu/go/give, and designate their gift to the lecture by using the "Other" field. Checks mailed to the Development Office should include "Peter Jaszi Lecture" in the memo line.


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Dealing with Öcalan and trying to portray him as an important and legitimate individual is a cunning ruse being played by communists
Certain circles are trying to portray Öcalan as "The man who will [supposedly] save Turkey", as a great hero who will save us from various scourges, terror and anarchy. They try to create the image that "The state cannot save you, but Öcalan will save you; in other words, he is stronger than the army and the police. He is so good and so holy that you really must appreciate his worth." This is a terrible thing.
The man is a crazed killer. A crazy assassin. Someone who has caused tens of thousands of our troops and police to be killed. I fail to understand why they say these things. What is their aim? For one thing, our opinion as a nation of that man will never change. He is serving a life sentence. He would normally have been sentenced to death, but it was commuted to life imprisonment. I am not saying he should be mistreated or harmed, but he should be treated the same as anyone else. Let him read the Qur'an, memorize its verses and improve his knowledge. Let him repent to Allah, pray and prepare himself for the hereafter. The hereafter is where he will have to account for himself. He will have to account for those tens of thousands of martyrs of ours in the hereafter. He should be thinking about how to do that. He should spend all day and night prostrated with his forehead to the floor.
They must therefore stop trying to portray him as a pleasant fellow. Our opinion as a nation will never change. We will never let anyone break Turkey up. We will never give up the Southeast, nor let the communists into the Southeast. Neither will we allow our people there, our mothers and sisters, to be oppressed by communist gangs. We will never permit a bloodthirsty regime there like that of [Cambodian ex-dictator] Pol Pot. Nor do we have any intention of needing passports to go there. We will never, ever allow that.
We know what Öcalan and the PKK are. There is no need to prolong matters. Nobody should try and make us like the PKK. "If we come to an agreement, we will go away." "We will lay down our arms," they say. If you lay down your arms, you will just come back with even newer models. That has nothing to do with it. The important thing is to get rid of the abnormal thinking in their minds, and to do that, Darwinism and materialism need to be eliminated.
Abdullah Öcalan is a communist, a Marxist and a Stalinist. He will never renounce his ideas, and neither will the organization. If Abdullah Öcalan tries to wind the organization down, to eliminate that structure, the organization will kill him if it can, and they will never accept his leadership, they will never take him seriously. Tens of thousands have laid down their lives to bring communism there and tens of thousands more have gone to prison. So what should Abdullah Öcalan say? "Just forget the struggle and go your separate ways." "Why?" "Because that is what I feel now." And then we are expected to say, "Abdullah Öcalan is a great man. He saved Turkey from anarchy and terror."
Some people in the media are trying to legitimize Abdullah Öcalan. The will first turn him into a legitimate and pleasant fellow, and then say, "This man saved us. Why is he in prison? Are you not being ungrateful? Did he not save you? You would have been drowning in blood otherwise. He saved you from anarchy and terror, so what more do you want? He is stronger than the state. Seek shelter in him! Respect and value him. Serve him. Abdullah Öcalan is a great man." Do these people think we are children? I fail to understand. Not even a child would fall for that.
The people playing such games must come to their senses. Nobody will fall for them. This is a project to legitimize Abdullah Öcalan, and nothing else. Our nation can never be taken in by that ruse. Go out on the street and ask, if you like; nobody will go along with such a scheme.
Our government will never go along with such a thing. [Prime Minister] Tayyip Erdoğan is as bright as a button. The KCK operations and things are all out in the open. The government's attitude toward the PKK is crystal clear. The interior minister's attitude is clear. Our prime minister's language toward the PKK makes no concessions. I therefore regard the prime minister's attitude as correct and excellent.
But some members of the press foolishly imagine they can legitimize Abdullah Öcalan and portray him as a pleasant fellow. They are wasting their time. They have been working toward that end for months. They are feeling the general pulse. But no way! That is not going to happen.
I am only saying what the nation thinks. Go and ask anyone you like. My nation is brave and heroic. They will not forget what has been done to them. We have buried tens of thousands of martyrs. Mothers go and visit the graves of their martyred sons every day. The Turkish flag flies over them all. They water the graves every day and tend the flowers, those dear mothers. They recite the Qur'an.
The image these people are giving is that the martyrs died in vain, the police all died in vain. My brother, we did not acquire this land of Anatolia easily, it was not an easy success, was it? It was hard. It took work and faith and the Qur'an. We will not give back the land we won through faith and the Qur'an to a handful of gangsters. We will not hand over our mothers, sisters and grandfathers in the Southeast to communist thugs. (Adnan Oktar, January 2nd, 2013, A9 TV)
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Daniel Smith's myriad recording projectsDanielson Famile, Br. Danielson, and the likequalify for the fray. Smith's roots are in the Christian-rock scene, and his music has the quality of street-corner prophecy, all vivid and manic. On Br. Danielson's Brother Is To Son, Smith employs what sounds like a barrage of acoustic guitars over percussive piano and brush drums, letting the warring rhythms stand in for the struggle in his soul. Epic songs like the careening "Cookin' Mid-County" are balanced by concise screeds like "Physician Heal Yourself" and "Things Against Stuff," wherein Smith and his rock disciples speak plainly about trying to be transformed by the renewal of the mind instead of pushed into conformity with this world. The group's preaching drifts into cacophony at times, but the handcrafted feel and casual melodicism mostly make Brother Is To Son sound crumpled, heartfelt, and true.
The veteran Chicago indie-rock band The Race is raw in a different way. Working with glitch-tronica stalwart Charles Cooper of Telefon Tel Aviv, The Race aims for the rotting-technology atmosphere favored by bands like Grandaddy and Radiohead. On If You Can, singer Craig Klein drags his voice about a half-step behind the beat, reflecting on an industrialized world where the gears are no longer in sync. While the rest of the group emits warm pulses of plucked guitars, Klein and drummer Kevin Duneman pull away from each other on syrupy tracks like "Safe And Sound" and "Can Get Home," where the disjointed pace becomes lulling and oddly pretty. The Race's songs tend to be sort of indistincta common trait in futurist modern rock, where anonymity is practically a themebut the band keeps most of the tracks under three minutes, merely sketching an elusive vision of romantic decay. Visions like that are the lifeblood of indie-rock, the genre where profoundly personal obsessions can connect with a select group of searchers.