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Summary: UPDATED. Samsung and Apple phones may today rule the smartphone market roost today, but the most popular phones and smartphones were in fact sold almost a decade ago. Here are some of the top selling mobile phones since the the start of the new millennium.
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Nokia 6010/6020/6030: ~75million
Nokia's sold approximately 75 million of its 6010 entry-level handsets worldwide. While U.S. and European markets were important to the phone maker, emerging markets still — even to this day — hold the vast bulk of Nokia's revenue. The handset started shipping in the second quarter of 2004 and sold out in huge quantities despite not being made available from the networks. There were two additional iterations, the 6020 and the 6030, which also helped sales.
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Nokia 1208: ~100 million
An unremarkable, cheap, candybar-shaped phone, the Nokia 1208 was out in 2007 and has since passed the 100 million mark. Thanks to no camera, it was one of the cheapest Nokia phones — indeed of any manufacturer — on the market for some time, costing as low as $34 in India [PDF] and as much as $122 in Singapore. Partially thanks to the success of this phone, Nokia had more than 39 percent market share for the first quarter of 2008, according to Gartner figures.
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Nokia 1600: ~130 million
Nokia sold around 130 million Nokia 1600 handsets when it first launched, thanks to its popularity in the pre-paid market. A strange factor to this handset's success was its pre-installed games, notably soccer, which was extremely popular among Asian and African markets. The phone was originally released in developing countries, but also saw massive sales in North America.
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If/when same-sex marriage is legalised, should ALL religious bodies be required by law to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies?
So, some people may know that here in Scotland there has been a public consultation on same-sex marriage (and it's looking extremely promising!). One of the questions in the consultation was as follows:
"Do you agree that religious bodies should not be required to conduct same-sex marriages or civil partnerships if it is against their wishes?"
So what are your thoughts? As an abstract idea, should religion be able to have its own say? In the context of Scotland, should religion have its own say? Bearing in mind that our government is supposed to be separate from church/religion. Why?
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As in my original comment I don't feel religious obligations should be forced to perform the marriage ceremony against their will, in that last post I was simply trying to clarify the argument a little. However to say civil and religious societies are separate in such a black and white fashion fails to touch on the side of the argument that I was attempting to confront which is the reason why the religious institutions are continuing not to condone the same-sex marriage.
I'm glad I live in a country where it looks like the government has a sincere desire to move towards equality but as I remarked to a friend "You can't really have a consultation on equality, you either increase it or decrease it". From the beginning of the consultation process no-one suggested it would result in the forcing of religious bodies into performing marriages until someone opposed to same-sex marriage exclaimed that legislation (which hasn't been drafted, if it will at all) could cause this circumstance. This wasn't a problem as at first it just looked like a lot of hot air from an individual that got widely dismissed.
The problem came when the religious bodies took a much harder stance than expected when replying to the consultation over this single individuals hot air. The issue quickly spun from a dismissal of his claims about potential "forcing" onto the concept of same-sex in general where the before mentioned hard stance has been taken.
Dec 15 2011: Thank Alistair for the clarification. I would suppose that a consultation would allow all parties involved to express their opinion. There are hard-liners on any issue.
Religious institutions Alistair do not have to condone same-sex marriage, that is the point I was trying to make. They are also free to express their opinion, have their views, and base their practices on those views. A free society means just that, free. Now I am not suggesting in any form that civil government does not have the right, if it is the true feelings of those representatives to change the laws. They do not have a right to make a religious group do something that is against their belief system. That is again without destroying the separation of church and state.
In the United States where religious ceremonies are recognized by the state, clergy are free to marry whom they wish or simply just say no. They are agents of the state, but not the state itself. Some in the US would argue that all marriages should be civil marriages only. I lived in Mexico where that was the case. Many people still celebrated a religious wedding later. I am not saying that would be the answer.
But back to the original "required by law". I still contend that in a free society the required by law to perform an act outside of the belief system of a religious organization is wrong. In a free society people are free to associate or not with a particular religious group. The partners in a same sex marriage would be free to do the same. That is to say they would be free to seek a religious group or clergy who would perform the ceremony.
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- "Pop hits from the 80s, 90s, Naughties and today."
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Non Stop Pop FM (100.7 FM) is a rhythmic adult contemporary radio station, playing a mix of pop, R&B, and dance hits in Grand Theft Auto V. Radio station is hosted by British model Cara Delevingne.
- All Saints - Pure Shores (1999)
- Britney Spears - Gimme More (2007)
- Corona - The Rhythm of the Night (1993)
- Fergie ft. Ludacris - Glamorous (2006)
- Hall & Oates - Adult Education (1983)
- Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love (1989)
- Kelly Rowland - Work (Freemasons Remix) (2008)
- Mis-Teeq - Scandalous (2003)
- Modjo - Lady (Hear Me Tonight) (2000)
- N-Joi - Anthem (1990)
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (1985)
- Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) (2010)
- Robyn ft. Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat (2007)
- Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (1998)
- Wham! - Everything She Wants (1984)
- Amerie - 1 Thing (2005)
Deleted Songs
GTA V's trackID.gxt2 database reveals many more songs were planned to appear on the station but were not included in the final version.
- Cassie - Me & U (2006)
- Cobra Starship ft. Sabi - You Make Me Feel... (2011)
- Duncan Sheik - She Runs Away (1996)
- Duran Duran - Serious (1990)
- Enrique Iglesias - I Like It (2010)
- Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy (2008)
- Jamiroquai - Love Foolosophy (2001)
- Kevin Rudolf ft. Lil Wayne - Let It Rock (2008)
- Kiki Dee - Star (1981)
- Kylie Minogue - 2 Hearts (2007)
- Mike Posner - Cooler Than Me (Single Mix) (2010)
- Moloko - The Time Is Now (2000)
- Morcheeba - Tape Loop (1996)
- Neon Trees - Animal (2010)
- Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue - Kids (2000)
- Seal - Future Love Paradise (1991)
- Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground (1996)
- The Black Eyed Peas - Meet Me Halfway (2009)
- The Supermen Lovers - Starlight (2001)
- Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson & D.O.E. - The Way I Are (2007)
- Wilson Phillips - Hold On (1990)
- Non-Stop-Pop FM could be based on KOST 103.5, which is also adult contemporary radio station, 102.7 KIIS FM and 104.3 MY FM, both of which play pop music from the '90s to present day.
- Songs from this station play in all Ponsonbys clothing stores (no commercials).
- Amerie's "1 Thing" was also featured in Saints Row 2, another open world game widely known as a GTA Clone by some players. The cut songs "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and "Me & U" were also featured in Saints Row 2.
- This might be Tracey De Santa's favourite radio station, as it always plays when you enter her Issi.
- However, this is the default radio station for the Issi.
- Sound files for Cara's recording still have intros for the song "The Time Is Now" by Moloko, suggesting it was cut late in development.[1]
- This is the second time that "Me & U" by Cassie has been removed from the final version of a GTA soundtrack, after The Vibe 98.8 in GTA IV.
- This is the fourth time a Hall & Oates song appeared in GTA. The first song, "Out of Touch", was featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
- Songs from this station play inside the Vanilla Unicorn.
- The song "Work (Freemasons remix)" by Kelly Rowland appears to be playing inside the Dignity during the mission Daddy's Little Girl.
- The inclusion of pop songs from the 80's was due to the fact that there was meant to be an 80's pop station in the game. Over the course of the development, the 80's station was merged with Non-Stop-Pop FM, leading to numerous style changes to the station. It originally started as a mainstream pop radio station, then into dance-pop/house radio station, switching over to adult contemporary, leading to the inclusion of songs from the 90's, before settling on a contemporary pop mix radio station.
- Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You" is played in its shortened radio edit.
- Despite claiming that it plays music from today, the most recent song featured on this station is Rihanna's "Only Girl (In the World)" which was released in 2010. Had Cobra Starship's "You Make Me Feel..." not been cut from the final version, it would be the most recent out of all of the songs in this station, being released in 2011.
- A rare glitch can happen when driving south towards Vinewood Boulevard, where a song will play for about 2 seconds, then will change to be another song, currently this is the only known radio station to do this.
- Cara Delevingne posted in her Instagram page that she is back at Rockstar Games to update her radio station for the new versions coming this fall. Which could possible mean that Non Stop Pop will have new songs in the Next-Gen and PC versions. [1]
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- Lips 106 - A radio station in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories that plays Pop music.
- Flash FM - A radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories that plays Pop music from the '80s.
- Vice City FM - A radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City that plays 80's pop music.
- The Vibe 98.8 - A radio station in Grand Theft Auto IV that plays R&B music.
- Rise FM - A radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories that plays Trance and House music.
- Head Radio - A radio station in Grand Theft Auto 1, Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto III, and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories that plays pop and adult contemporary music.


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Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Commercial Law is a three-year full time course delivered at WIUT. It consists of subject areas found on an English law degree taught at the University of Westminster, UK, London. The BA in Commercial Law degree course was established and validated in the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2006 to replace BA in Legal Studies. As a result in 2006 the BA in Commercial Law degree was validated to deliver commercial law modules with more effective support from the University of Westminster.
Language of Instruction: English
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- enable acquisition of knowledge and understanding of legal principles of business and commerce and their application
- develop the personal competencies required in legal practice or other careers and activities
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- promote practical skills of processing information, and identifying, formulating and solving problems
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Sign Of Olden Times of the Day: Oregon Trail sign "spotted" in Los Angeles.
The world needs a lot more of this, and a lot less of everything else.
See Also: Oregon Trail is now on Facebook.
This is pretty awesome. I'd say it's OMGSUPERAMAZINGAWESOME if I wasn't one of the three kids growing up in the US in the late 80's who has never played Oregon Trail.
I did once die of dysentery as part of my friend's party. But that's about it.
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SCV Sheriff's Station Deputies See Decline In DUI Arrests [1]
DUI arrests by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies dipped for the second straight year, said Sgt. Rich Cohen, head of the station's Traffic Division, but deputies plan to keep up their enforcement efforts.
There were 660 DUI arrests in 2012, there were 639 in 2011 and 431 last year, marking a steady decline.
"We are glad that the number has come down -- however, that number is not low enough," Cohen said. "We're shooting for zero."
Roughly the same number of DUI arrests were made daily in Los Angeles County during the December 2012 holiday period as in 2011, according to data from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The county's 100 law enforcement agencies made 2,168 drunk-driving arrests during the 17 days from Dec. 14 to Jan. 1, or 127.5 per day. A year earlier, 2,433 arrests were made over 19 days, or 128 per day.
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Sheriff officials say police agencies across the county will conduct special DUI operations on Super Bowl Sunday in February and during St. Patrick's Day festivities in March.
"DUI checkpoints, along with regularly scheduled high visibility DUI enforcement, are proven strategies with the goal of removing impaired drivers from the road and heightening awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol," Sheriff's Department officials said in a statement.
"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [4], sobriety checkpoint programs can yield considerable cost savings: $6 for every $1 spent," the statement read.
"We're having another DUI checkpoint Jan. 18 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.," Cohen said.
Funding for the special holiday DUI enforcement was provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration via the California Office of Traffic Safety [5].
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Date of News Release: 09/14/2008
(Powderly, KY) - Trooper Brandon McPherson responded to a burglary complaint in Powderly. Upon arrival he located evidence that led him to an apartment occupied by Chad Adler, and Anthony Contant. After a search of the residence, several stolen items such as hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, clothes etc. were located inside their apartment. Further investigation revealed that Anthony Constant had stolen the items from several of his neighbors, making several trips back and forth from his apartment in the early morning hours. Chad Adler assisted Mr. Contant take a 4-wheeler up the street and hide it down an embankment. Both subjects were lodged in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center. The investigation continues by Trooper Brandon McPherson. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Kentucky State Police.


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Demi Lovato has hit out at Lady Gaga for ''glamourising'' eating disorders after she performed 'Swine' with vomiting artist Millie Brown at the South by Southwest Festival yesterday (14.03.14).
Demi Lovato has hit out at Lady Gaga for ''glamourising'' eating disorders.
The 'Heart Attack' hitmaker, who has battled bulimia in the past, took to Twitter last night (14.03.14) to vent her frustration after the 27-year-old singer performed 'Swine' at the South by Southwest festival in Texas, which involved vomiting artist Millie Brown.
Demi tweeted: ''Sad... As if we didn't have enough people glamorizing eat disorders already. Bottom line, it's not ''cool'' or ''artsy'' at all.
''Would you let someone bring a needle and shoot up on you? Addiction is addiction. (sic)''.
However, the 21-year-old singer was forced to defend herself after her honest comments didn't go down well with her fans.
She retaliated: ''It's not ''shade'' and it's not ''hate''. But someone has to come forward and say it and I'll take the heat for it. (sic)''.
Demi then reached out to Lady Gaga directly, writing: ''@ladygaga you're SO talented, if not one of the most talented in our industry PERIOD. Dope is INCREDIBLE.. but you don't have to do that (sic)''.
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga - who has also struggled with body image in the past - said yesterday she fears she had got ''really fat'' during her stay in Austin, Texas.
Millie, who has worked with Lady Gaga before, performs her stunt by drinking coloured milk before sticking her fingers down her throat and vomiting the liquid back up.
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Mark Wahlberg plays Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, who was one of the men on SEAL Team 10's failed mission: Operation Red Wings. Luttrell was the only survivor. Peter Berg's film is based on the New York Times best-selling true story of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative who are ambushed by the enemy in the mountains of Afghanistan. Check out photos…
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Chamber singers at Riverside June 28
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association proudly presents the Portland State University Chamber Singers under the direction of internationally recognized director and composer Ethan Sperry, Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, Fourth and State Streets, Hood River.
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Williams at The Pines June 27; 48 Hour Film awards June 28; more
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Gymnastics Summer Camps: Gymnastics camps and summer camps with Gymnastics as a major activity.
Residential girls' summer camp
Mentone, Alabama
Established in 1947
Camp Skyline... Where lifelong friendships begin! Enriching young girls in God, relationships, and self. Since 1947, Camp Skyline has been a home for generations of campers. Skyline offers one and two week sessions where campers make new friends, honor old traditions, and strengthen their faith. Since there is a 1:5 counselor to camper ratio, your daughter is assured individual attention and guidance. Our beautiful, modern facilities are equipped with restrooms and showers in every cabin.
(800) 448-9279
Residential English Language and Sports Camps for International Campers
Nationwide Locations in the United States
Get better at Sports. Improve your English. Make friends for Life. We offer combined language and sport programs for international families. These Nike camp programs deliver a unique immersion experience for international campers, which marry high quality Nike sport instruction at College venues with accredited and high quality language preparation programs. Our language partner ELS, has been providing language programs for 50 years, and is a leading provider of English instruction, for young learners, on college campuses throughout the U.S.
International campers are immersed into an American camp living experience, where they practice their favorite sport alongside their American friends and improve their English skills both in the in the classroom and on the sports field. Weekend excursions which connect our language and sport sessions into multiple-week programs, enable international campers to experience popular destinations like New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Orlando, San Diego and Los Angeles while participating in our programs.
Multi-week language and sport camp options are available for basketball, tennis, Golf, Soccer, and Volleyball. We also offer a variety of multi-week, sport only options for Nike Running, Swimming, and Field Hockey camps.
(800) 645-3226
Residential girls' summer camp
Brevard, North Carolina
Established in 1921
Rockbrook Camp is an overnight summer camp for girls located in the mountains of North Carolina. Rockbrook was established in 1921 and currently is welcoming fourth-generation campers. It offers 2, 3 and 4 week sessions to girls, ages 6 to 16.
Campers choose from a wide variety of activities including horseback riding, arts and crafts and outdoor adventure. Activities include: pottery, weaving, painting and drawing, sewing, rock climbing, archery, canoeing, rafting, basketry, jewelry making, backpacking, riflery, and more!
(828) 884-6151
Residential girls' summer camp
O'Brien, Florida
Established in 1977
Camp Dovewood is a dynamic interdenominational Christian camp for girls in North Florida with over 25 traditional activities as well as a full equestrian program and countless activities designed to build leadership, self-confidence and self-esteem.
Activities: Horsebackriding instruction, cheerleading, photography, softball, baton, water ballet, art, ballet, music, tennis, vet. care, river rafting, trail rides, horse shows, overnight trail rides, archery, swimming, Bible, Volleyball, gymnastics, great books, drama,soccer, basketball, river rafting, Christian Leadership. Camp Season: June-July: Sessions: one, two, or three week sessions . Ages 7-16.
Accredited by ACA, CHA, CCCA.
(386) 935-0863
Coed Day Camps
4 locations- Greater Hollywood, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Weston
This summer, get ready for loads of fun. Come out and play at our NEW Adventure and Sports Camps. In addition, we offer Specialty Camps such as Diva Camp, Glee, Outdoor Wilderness, Mini Master Chef, Scuba Rangers and Teen Camps. Plus, you can count on us with our extensively screened and trained staff.
Y Camps are like no other. Visit us at ymcabroward.org to begin your journey of fun. It's gonna be the best summer ever!
Locations: Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center, Parkland YMCA Family Center, Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center, Weston YMCA Family Center
(954) 334-9622
Residential girls' summer camp
Mentone, Alabama
Established in 1983
We've put together everything you're looking for in a perfect camp setting! On-top of Lookout Mountain and on Little River, Camp Riverview is 45 minutes S. of Chattanooga. Recognized as one of the South's premier all-around Summer Camps for girls, Riverview's Christian emphasis is appreciated by both parents and campers! One and two week programs!
Traditional camp activities including Riding (both English and Western), swimming (heated pool), tennis, ropes course, climbing tower, canoeing,golf, archery, riflery, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, sports, outdoor living skills class and more!
(800) 882-0722
Residential girls' summer camp
Brevard, North Carolina
Established in 1916
At Keystone Camp, our girls can be heard laughing, singing, talking, splashing, jumping, and dancing throughout the summer. For over 95 years we've been offering campers the opportunity to explore new interests and forge long-term friendships in a safe, fun, nurturing environment.
We offer a celebrated horseback riding program and a wide variety of other outdoor activities that empower young women, including hiking, swimming, rock climbing, canoeing, camping and various team sports.
We also encourage your daughter's creative self-expression through drama, dance, gymnastics and various arts and crafts. In short, we give girls the confidence to be exactly who they are and the freedom to imagine the extraordinary women they will become.
We invite your daughter to become one of our "Girls of Summer," this year and for many unforgettable years to come, in our beautiful Western North Carolina mountains. To receive our fun and informative camp catalog and DVD, call (828) 884-9125 or go to www.keystonecamp.com
(828) 884-9125
Residential girls' summer camp
Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Established in 1955
Camp Crestridge for Girls: Impacting lives for God's glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, Camp Ridgecrest is designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering a Christian camp program that has been thriving since 1955.
Camp Crestridge for Girls offers over 25 activities taught by solid Christian role models. Our staff are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for children and youth ministry. Join us for an unforgettable experience of fun encompassing physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
(828) 669-8051
Residential girls' summer camp
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Established in 1945
Located high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Merri-Mac has a long history of offering girls the most memorable summers of their lives with outstanding Christian staff.
Through participation in carefully selected, fun-filled activities, campers experience a series of successes and the exhilaration of accomplishment developing a stronger sense of self-worth and an adventuresome attitude. A highly skilled, mature, and caring staff (ratio of 1 to 3.5) are selected for their ability be strong role models for our campers.
(828) 669-8766
Residential girls' summer camp
Mentone, Alabama
Established in 1947
Camp Skyline... Where lifelong friendships begin! Enriching young girls in God, relationships, and self. Since 1947, Camp Skyline has been a home for generations of campers. Skyline offers one and two week sessions where campers make new friends, honor old traditions, and strengthen their faith. Since there is a 1:5 counselor to camper ratio, your daughter is assured individual attention and guidance. Our beautiful, modern facilities are equipped with restrooms and showers in every cabin.
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Should You Consider Legal Funding for Your Injury Claim?
Legal funding is a relatively new industry whereby companies purchase an injured plaintiff's lawsuit, or at least a portion of it, by giving the person a cash advance in exchange for recouping the amount advanced with interest when the lawsuit settles or is resolved at trial.
The concept is to give plaintiffs with pending lawsuits a portion of their expected settlement proceeds sooner since lawsuits typically take many months or years to resolve. Injured victims of auto accidents or other personal injury cases often have trouble paying for medical treatment not covered by insurance, if available. Should they be unable to work, just meeting daily living obligations can become burdensome.
In lieu of facing extreme financial hardship or filing for bankruptcy, legal funding offers an option to injured plaintiffs to receive a cash advance leveraged against the future resolution of their case. For plaintiffs who face financial difficulties, legal funding is an excellent option.
Cases Amenable to Legal Funding
The types of cases that legal funding companies offer cash advances for include:
- Auto accidents
- Premises liability
- Professional malpractice
- Workers' compensation (in some states)
- Product liability
- Wrongful death
- Class action injury cases
- Other personal injury
Benefits of Legal Funding
The main benefit of legal funding to plaintiffs is that they assume no risk if they should lose their case or the money judgment is less than what was advanced. The cash advances are non-recourse funds, meaning that the plaintiff has no obligation to pay back the legal funding company if they do lose the case.
Other benefits include:
- No collateral required
- No cosigners needed
- No requirement the plaintiff be employed
- No credit check
- No payments until case is resolved
- Fees charged are capped after a specified time
Legal funding companies will generally not fund minor injury cases, cases in which insurance coverage is an issue, or when there is no reliable funding source. Also, the injured party must be represented by an attorney.
The process is initiated with the plaintiff or personal injury attorney submitting an application for the cash advance. The legal funding company will discuss the case with the plaintiff's attorney and determine the likelihood of a favorable resolution, the case's range in value, and source of funds when the case is resolved. If approved, the company sends an agreement to the plaintiff and attorney with its terms, rates, and offer.
There are no restrictions or requirements on how the plaintiff must spend the funds. Also, most companies will offer post-settlement funds if the case is on appeal subject to the same above considerations.
To Fund or Not to Fund
The legal industry is regulated by the states. Further, its trade association, the American Legal Finance Association, has ensured that its members strictly comply with prescribed ethical standards. Plaintiffs have little risk and much to gain by taking advantage of legal funding if waiting for their case to resolve is causing financial hardship.
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- Federal Executive Forum
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- The Future of Government Data Centers
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In Depth with Francis Rose features daily interviews with top government executives and contractors. Listen live from 4 to 7 p.m. or download his archived interviews below.
In Depth Show Blog - Feb. 19, 2014
Wednesday - 2/19/2014, 5:40pm EST
Today's guests:
Research Assistant, Military, Veterans and Society Program
Center for a New American Security
The Army is kicking out more soldiers each year because of misconduct. The rate of expulsions tripled over the past three years. Kate Kidder, a research assistant for the Military, Veterans and Society Program at the Center for a New American Security, was Francis Rose's guest on Pentagon Solutions.
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You can win $35,000 for sorting out federal travel data. The General Services Administration is hosting a competition to build technology that reduces your agency's travel costs. Bob Suda is president and consultant of Suda and Associates and a veteran of the CFO and IT offices at the General Services Administration.
Executive Editor
Federal News Radio
The annual Employee Viewpoint Survey may not show it, but Homeland Security Department leaders believe morale is starting to improve at the agency. Rafael Borras was undersecretary for management at the Homeland Security Department for the last four years. He recently left DHS to return to the private sector. In part 2 of their exclusive interview, Borras tells Executive Editor Jason Miller about the progress DHS has made over the last four years to improve employee morale and what has to happen next.
Director of Key Executive Leadership Programs
American University
About a third of federal employees are eligible to retire by 2017. But some might decide not to because they're too scared to leave the public sector.
DoD Reporter
Federal News Radio
The Defense Department's forthcoming strategy for using the electromagnetic spectrum will call for new ways of thinking about how to divvy up radio waves between commercial users and the federal government. As Federal News Radio's Jared Serbu reports, DoD doesn't think it can afford to keep selling off large chunks of spectrum to the wireless industry.
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Cauliflower Masala Recipe
Cauliflower Masala
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 to 3 slivers cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoons urad dal
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cauliflower, cut in 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch florets
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened powdered coconut (optional)
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, but not smoking, add cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, and urad dal. Fry, covered, until mustard seeds burst (listen for popping sound) and urad dal is golden brown.
- Add onion and tomato. Stir-fry for 1 minute over medium heat.
- Add turmeric powder and cayenne powder. Stir well over medium heat for a minute. Add tomato sauce and salt. Mix well to obtain a thick paste-like consistency.
- Add cauliflower florets and blend carefully with sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Stir in coconut powder. Continue cooking until cauliflower is just tender, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to overcook!


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The efforts of the Sports Medicine Staff help the athletes return from injury quickly and safely, avoid disruption of athletic participation, and learn methods of injury prevention. The JJC Sports Medicine Program is supported by Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates, leaders in health care in the Joliet/Plainfield community.
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Ogden, UT 84401 Map, Local Resources and Photos
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The 84401 ZIP Code is centered1 in Weber County at latitude 41.22 and longitude -112.016. It is a standard type ZIP Code. Weber County is in the Mountain Time Zone (UTC -7 hours) and observes daylight savings time.
ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 84401 has a land area of 29.52 sq. miles and a water area of 0.32 sq. miles for Census 2000. Demographic Profile
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ZIP Codes - Key Concepts
- ZIP Codes are categories for grouping mailing addresses and are not exact geographic regions.
- The centroid of a ZIP Code may be in one County and the associated city/town in another.
- In rural areas, a single ZIP Code may be used for cities and towns in several different Counties.
- ZIP Code "areas" can overlap, be subsets of each other, or be artificial constructs with no geographic area.
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So we kissed well it didn't last very long, because the next minute he had run out of my room. I would love to say that was the last time I saw him. But I couldn't be further from the truth. We did ignore each other though well he did until I got sick of it and ignored him to.
That was fine though, then i met Ryan we clicked instantly we had the same interest everything. I was finally happy again, well until Brendon ruined that. You see Spencer and Ryan were in the makings of a band but had no vocalist and surprise, surprise who turns up ? Yup the one and only Brendon.
The tension between us ruined my relationship with Ryan. So I stopped hanging around with them. Then eventually we drifted apart. That was three years ago.
"you coming han ?" asked Tarah (yup ur my co-star in this m'dear !! Lol)
"erm yeah" I muttered and closed my yearbook.
It was my 18th and Tarah was taking me to see a local band. So I got ready and left.
When we finally got there the place was packed and the band was already playing. I must admit you don't get many band here that play that good. Me and Tarah split up like we usually do and meet up 10 mins before we leave.
6 drinks and 5 phone numbers later it was time to go. I wasn't drunk no I was a good girl just sticking to soft drinks.
I drifted my eyes across the crowd looking for Tarah. I was about to give up before a pair of oh so familiar eyes.
I stared for a moment before turning around and crashing into Tarah and this other person.
"sorry" I muttered.
"no, why isn't it Hannah Sanderson why I haven't seen you in years" sneered Brendon.
"well hello Brendon, such a pleasure to finally meet you again" I said in the same tone.
"c'mon Tarah lets go before we get infected" I said and dragged her out of the bar.
It was the next morning and I was looking through my pockets for my phone. A note slipped out.
I bet you don't even remember me, I never could stop thinking about you.
Will you forgive me ?? Please ? Find me at the airport I'll be there till 11.
I gasped and drop the note. "TARAH !! What's the time ?" I shouted.
"its half ten why" she shouted back.
I ran downstairs grabbed my keys.
I got to the airport with a few mintutes to spare. I frantically looked round for him.
I ran to one end, he wasn't there. I was about to give up until I saw him. He was standing there looking at the ground. Well that was until Brendon moved him towards the gate.
I ran, faster that I have ever in my life towards him.
It wasn't fast enough though, he had already walked through the gate. I was about to give up , go home until an idea struck me.
I ran to the window and opened it. Once opened I screamed "RYAN I LOVE YOU TILL I WILL SCREAM IT TILL MY LUNGS TURN BLUE"


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Rated 5 / 5 stars August 21, 2012
In the end the twinkies killed them lol XD
Thanks for the review!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars August 18, 2012
I like your animations and storylines a lot. I like these detailed backgrounds in this and other animations you made. But the voices, though better than in some previous ones, still aren't there... I mean, the voices themselves are fine, but the volume differences and mic blowing sounds are annoying.
I've been working in audacity to equalize them better, hopefully they're be better in the future. Thanks for the review.
Rated 5 / 5 stars August 16, 2012
The love the art in "On the Bridge." The computer displays, and blueprints, and other machines are impressive.
Thanks! i like putting lots of details into my drawings.
Rated 5 / 5 stars August 16, 2012
I think a greater ending would be because fat is boyent that shur they are lifeless things but because they ate so many twinkies they got fat and floated to shore. P.S twinkies dont have an exsperation date. Ya thats right they pack it with so many perservitives.
Wouldn't surprise me. Of course now they're making them again. Thanks for the review!
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Robin van Persie was right
I remember defending Robin all of last season and early on in the summer, despite him not signing a new contract. Then came the statement, and for some reason... I was still there defending him. There was mass outrage at his press release, but then I read it, and then read it again... And I couldn't see what was wrong with it. "I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days. Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don't want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward" Maybe it was distasteful to go behind the club's back, but what has he said that was actually wrong? He was at a club that had sold it's best players constantly while he remained. A club that insisted on blooding young players and building them up to the point where they were good enough, only to sell them. No genuine intent whilst he was there. He joined when he was surrounded by Henry, Vieira, Pires and Bergkamp. He left surrounded by Gervinho, Diaby, Chamakh and Ramsey. Clear decline. The truth is that Wenger and Robin had a bust up in their meeting, and were no longer on talking terms. Van Persie was insistent on some new players to bolster the squad, whilst ensuring his quality teammates remained. He also wanted changes in style of coaching and the way the team approached matches. He received no guarantees. Wenger doesn't like being questioned, and the writing was on the wall for Robin after that meeting, & then the statement. It hurt to see RVP go to United, at the time. Still hurts to see him in their shirt. A lot of people say "we signed Giroud, Podolski and Cazorla" but would we really have if Robin was gonna stay? Were they just replacements brought in before he left? well, it turned out that way. And the fact is, we never even offered Robin a contract in the end. We were intent on filling our boots with his sale. Van Persie's a winner and a fighter. I truly believe he wanted to win at AFC, but felt he couldn't and had to leave. The way it's going so far this season, it seems that's the case and his move to United has been vindicated. Not sure who to attribute the blame too, but things are clearly worrying. People, like RvP, have every right to question our ambition. Especially when you sell the best striker in Europe to a direct rival.
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Which Home Improvement Giant Should You Choose?
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Rivals or similar companies tend to report earnings around the same time, making for interesting comparative opportunities. Two of my favorite companies report earnings a day apart, and they just so happen to operate in the same industry. I'm talking about Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Lowe's (NYSE: LOW), the two largest home-improvement retailers. Before these companies announce how they did in fiscal year 2013 (their fiscal years both end on January 31st), I'd like to take a look to see which looks like the more attractive investment right now.
First, here is a little bit about both companies. Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the world with 2,252 stores and Lowe's is second, with 1,712 stores of its own.
While Lowe's has recently expanded into Canada and Mexico, Home Depot has done the same on an even grander scale. Home Depot has opened 12 locations in China, but doesn't appear to be interested in expanding there at this time, having already closed five of the locations.
I would like to evaluate these companies in three areas, and then we'll attempt to determine which one should be bought right now.
Past and Future Growth
As far as past growth goes, both companies have done an impressive job of growing over the past decade.
So, I have a couple of observations here. Not only did Lowe's grow more overall during this time period (89% vs. 21%), but it appears Lowe's was more resistant to the 2008-2010 recession than Home Depot was.
As far as future growth goes, Lowe's is projected to report that it earned $1.72 per share for FY 2013, which is expected to increase to $2.08 and $2.52 over the next two years, for an average forward growth rate of 21% (wow). Home Depot is expected to report current year earnings of $3.04 per share, which are expected to increase to $3.48 and $3.99 over the next two years, for 14.6% average growth. Not too shabby, but I have to give Lowe's the advantage in this category.
Shareholder-Friendly Management (dividends, buybacks)
Now let's see who has done the better job of creating value for its shareholders, and the two best ways to measure this are by looking at dividends and buybacks. Lowe's pays out a 1.66% dividend yield and has increased this in 9 out of the past 10 years. Home Depot yields a slightly higher 1.72%, which it has raised in 8 of the past 10 years. So far, they are pretty even.
As far as the repurchase of shares goes, over the past five years, Lowe's has reduced the number of outstanding shares by 23.6%, as opposed to just 10.6% for Home Depot. So, this category too goes to Lowe's
Current Valuation Analysis
Now, my regular readers know that my rule of thumb for valuation is simple: Double the forward growth rate. The P/E ratio of the stock should be significantly lower than that number.
Lowe's trades at 23 times earnings with 21% forward growth, which means it trades at just 54.8% of twice the growth rate. Home Depot trades at an even loftier P/E ratio of 24, and I can't really figure out why, with 14.6% average growth. While doubling the growth rate (29.2) certainly means it is decently valued by my little rule, I don't see why the company trades at such a premium to its peer.
In the three categories examined here, Lowe's is by far the more attractive company for a long-term investment. Unless Home Depot has a fantastic quarter, and/or Lowe's has a particularly terrible one, I think that Lowe's is clearly the better bet of these two industry leaders.
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Seasonal Spotlight: What To Do With Leeks?
Anyone else out there getting deluged with leeks from gardens and CSAs? We love leeks as much as the next cook, but one can only eat so much leek and potato soup. Here's some fresh inspiration!
We love the clean and somewhat grassy flavor of leeks. They make a nice backdrop for whatever spices we decide to throw at them!
We generally only eat the lower white and light green parts of the leeks. These can augment (or replace) onions in almost any dish. Cooked at a low heat, leeks slowly break down into a succulent base. Give it a try with pasta sauces, risottos, and soups.
Those dark green leaves are too tough to chew even after cooking, but they can still be used as liners for bamboo steamers or to infuse flavor into stocks. Just remember to remove them before eating!
Recipes from our archives:
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From around the web:
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What are your favorite leek recipes?
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A bacon, leek, and potato hash for breakfast is divine :)
I would welcome a deluge of leeks. We never get any from my CSA. Where are you that you get so many?
Leeks are an essential ingredient in my chicken soup and are also great in a beef-leek and barley soup. Warm leek salad with mustard/egg vinaigrette puts many leeks to good use too. The easiest, laziest use of leeks is in this simple side dish my British friend taught me: Zucchini and Leeks
I made that potato/kale gratin from a couple weeks ago and added in a layer of sauteed leeks and italian sausage. (I'll blog it in a day or two.)
blanch the leaves (1 minute in boiling salted water, then cool in an ice water bath) and then use in place of bacon for a roulade. Or wrap whole fish in blanched leek leaves and grill/roast/apply radiant heat of some sort.
Potato Leek Pizza, so easy and yummy.
I try to make the cheese pasties from one of the Moosewood cookbooks each fall -- they stuff the pasties with chopped leeks, carrots, celery, turnips, and scallions as well as the cheese.
I just made the goat cheese and leek tart from Bon Appetit this month, and it was fantastic.
Leeks, halved Brussel Sprouts, and Radicchio tossed in a hot skillet with olive oil, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
Can't beat it.
I'd go for a bacon leek frittata or a delicious vichyssoise!
I make chicken and leeks - saute the leeks, cook the chicken, put together with heavy cream, nutmeg and a sprinkle of seasoned salt. Serve over rice. Great comfort food :)
Also, a great and simple recipe for leeks and fresh mozzarella: http://glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com/2005/12/vivid-color-in-midst-of-grey.html
leeks, green beans, garlic, olive oil, salt and peper cooked in the oven. delicious!
leek and gruyere tart with pruscuitto.
braised leeks.
leek quiche.
why are leeks frequently expensive at the grocery store? why, oh why?
Mmm... poached leeks with a light vinaigrette.
Screw the olive oil in my post above...
it's much better if you start with chopped pancetta (or nice thick bacon), and then add the rest.
I just tried Ina Garten's shrimp bisque recipe the other day and it called for leeks. I'm planning on making it again but this time with crab. Yum!
I like to thinly slice them, saute in butter or olive oil and put in an oven proof bowl. Pour in store-bought french onion soup, add a piece of bread and some cheese, pop it under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly.
Enjoy! It really takes only minutes to prepare.
My lovely Aunt Joan used to make them as a side for Thanksgiving and Christmas: split them lengthwise (just the tender white parts), clean and dip them in egg, then italian bread crumbs and season liberally. Pan-fry them in olive oil until crispy brown, set aside to drain and then re-warm them in the oven slightly to serve with the turkey (and gravy - gravy on these crunchy babies, nomnomnom!)
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Chalk this car up to one of the many reasons why Transformers 3 can't come soon enough. Already fielding an impressive line-up of intergalactic robots that turn into cars of varying shapes and sizes, the growing robotic cast of Transformers 3 is going to have a new addition to the line-up: an 'Autobot' Mercedes E550 .
Not a lot of people know this, but Transformers director, Michael Bay, also happens to be a car enthusiast. So when picking a car to play the role of a still-to-be-named Autobot, Bay enlisted the help of Claus Ettensberger and his merry band of tuners at CEC to work on a base Mercedes E550 and give it a nice modification set-up.
Building on two identical models of the car, CEC gave the E550s a custom blue paint job that was specifically chosen by Bay himself. On top of that, the two cars also get a number of CEC enhancements, including a custom aerodynamic kit, a new front spoiler, side skirts, a rear skirt, decklid spoilers, new fenders, and a suspension and exhaust system. Rounding out the modifications are a set of 20" CEC C725 forged wheels with matching Michelin PS2 tires.
Unfortunately, these two cars won't be going on sale. Instead, they're going to be thrust into action to defend the planet from the devious and war-mongering Decepticons. Nonetheless, the overall package CEC did on the Mercedes E550 looks very impressive.
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon drops in theaters on July 1st, 2011, and as fans of what CEC did, here's to hoping that Michael Bay didn't ask to build these two cars only to blow them up in the movie. Just sayin'.


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Amid the social media craze, HauteLook sets a customer-focused example worth checking out.
Sometimes what makes retailers special isn't always immediately noticeable—until you get inside their heads and how they operate. And sometimes, as in the case of HauteLook—which emerged on the retail scene a few years ago as one of the first members-only, flash sale e-commerce sites—what initially sets them apart is followed by something that may be even more important.
Members-only flash sale sites are no longer unusual, of course, with many of the more traditional retailers launching their own versions. Yet there's something else about HauteLook and how it operates. It's also not unusual to use social media to offer consumers another way to engage with a merchant. But this merchant takes it a step way beyond the common.
Most retailers, it seems, manage their social media efforts through their marketing departments, mining the social web for ways to open more marketing and merchandising opportunities. Makes sense, but maybe there's a better way. "It gets down to who owns that interaction, and in most cases marketing owns it," says Chris Purpura, director of member care at HauteLook. And when consumers in social media raise issues about a retailer—whether they're suggestions for different colors or styles, or complaints about quality and service—the usual process is for the marketing department to take the lead on responding, and passing on certain customer concerns to the customer service department.
At HauteLook, Purpura's member care department, what retailers typically call customer service, takes the lead on social media. "We're right there, and we respond faster to customer concerns," he says. And if the concerns involve things like product quality or even just suggestions for new styles and colors, his team will immediately communicate those concerns to the appropriate product designers and/or suppliers. If concerns arise about fulfillment, they'll pass the concerns onto the pick, pack and ship teams in the warehouse. Most of the communications are expedited by software connections between member care and other departments.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - A new business is making it easier for Knoxville residents to recycle their organic scraps. It's called Knox Composts and it's one of the first companies of it's kind in the area.
Composting is good for the environment and can do wonders for your garden, but it takes a little more work than most are willing to do. That's where owner Bryan Alexander comes in.
"We provide these five pound buckets to subscribers and we just come by and give them the bucket and pick up their food scraps and give them a new bucket," said Alexander.
There are some exceptions. No meat, dairy or grease products are accepted. As for cost, the program runs from $8 to $25 depending on how often your scraps are picked up.
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Alexander is partnering with local community gardens like the one in the 4th and Gill neighborhood to do the composting, half of which will go back to the customer.
"After about three months we give them back soil or they can choose to start receiving soil back if they want it," said Alexander. "It's great for houseplants and back yard gardens and things like that."
Right now Alexander is limiting the service to a 3 mile radius of downtown Knoxville, but hopes to expand that as interest grows.
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This a great chili recipe. It's not too spicy, but can be made real spicy if you want to. (I didn't). I was confused about the pork chops, but it turns out to really make this recipe, adds a good hearty bite. I didn't add the hot sauce, but only because I didn't have any. Def. going to make this again!
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- Calories: 169
- Calories from fat: 20%
- Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated fat: 1.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrate: 16.3g
- Fiber: 5g
- Cholesterol: 31.3mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
- Sodium: 581mg
- Calcium: 38.4mg
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- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (1.12-ounce) envelope fajita seasoning
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, reduced-fat shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend
- Cook first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
- Add onions and garlic to Dutch oven, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onions are tender.
- Stir in black beans and next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until pork is tender. Serve with desired toppings.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used McCormick Fajita Seasoning Mix.
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Spicy 3-Bean Chili Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Soups/Stews
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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