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"Bel Borba Aqui" (Abramorama) - Metacritic score: 44; Festivals include: Cinequest 2012
$2,135 in 1 theater:; PSA: $2,135
A Brazilian doc focusing on a local artisic legend in Salvador, this was well placed at the Film Forum, but gained little attraction with its opening.
What it means: Although docs focusing on creative people have had ongoing success recently, this one is falling short so far.
"Wake in Fright" (Drafthouse) - Metacritic score: 86; Festivals include: Cannes 1971, Cannes 2009 (restored), Toronto 2009, AFI 2009
WhenTed Kotcheff's "Outback" - a slightly edited version of "Wake in Fright" - was released by United Artists in 1971 in the US, it drew praise from critics like Pauline Kael for its blunt portrayal of primal masculine at the edge of civilization. Somewhat similar to Sam Peckinpah's "Straw Dogs" a few months later, its in-your-face violence (even in the shorter version) was as offputting to some as it was attention-grabbing. This restored version is being released in theaters, starting with the best showcase for theatrical reissues in the country - NY's Film Forum - and had a respectable gross with minimal advertising.
What it means: Already set in multiple markets over the next weeks, Drafthouse will have one of its top-grossing films so far with this long-unseen cult film.
"Decoding Deepak" (Snag) - Metacritic score: 49; Festivals include: South by Southwest 2012, Hamptons 2012
$9,100 in 3 theaters:; PSA: $3,033
Deepak Chopra's son made this doc about his famous dad, which after a couple of prominent festival showcases opened to mediocre grosses in three cities.
What it means: Chopra's prominence and many fans will keep this going elsewhere, even if theatrical isn't likely to be a major draw.
"The Other Dream Team" (Film Arcade) - Week 2
$12,746 in 7 theaters (+5):; PSA: $1,820; Cumulative: $36,976
After a strong LA opening last week (NY less so), this Olympics basketball doc had mediocre results as it moved into new cities.
What it means: Whatever its future theatrical playoff, any sports doc that gets the attention this has is likely to be a staple on cable and elsewhere later on.
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (Lionsgate) - Week 3
$1,525,000 in 221 theaters (+119):; PSA: $6,900; Cumulative: $3,300,000
Barely missing the top 10 for the weekend in the estimates despite playing on only 221 theaters, and competing with the much wider "Pitch Perfect," the PSA only fell a bit over a third despite more than double the theaters, continuing to show the strength the initial limited openings displayed.
What it means: The smart, slow release for this film is paying dividends, with an ulitmate likely much-wider release still ahead. This one is going to be playing for a while.
"Diana Vreeland - The Eye Has to Travel" (IDP) - Week 3
$90,699 in 14 theaters (+11); PSA: $6,479; Cumulative: $194,000
New openings are solid for this fashion-based profile which continues to rise above most other current docs.
What it means: Expect this to continue to grow for the next few weeks as audiences continue to respond.
"How to Survive a Plague" (IFC) - Week 3
$16,100 in 7 theaters (unchanged); PSA: $2,300; Cumulative: $81,700
Mediocre grosses for another well-received social issue doc.
What it means: This is likely to remain a niche doc but one with a long afterlife after theaters.
"Arbitrage" (Roadside Attractions) - Week 4; also available on VOD
$626,465 in 245 (-11) theaters:; PSA: $2,557; Cumulative: $6,039,000
Another terrific hold for this, with the PSA only down about 25%.
What it means: Roadside Attractions' day and date theater and VOD release of "Margin Call" last year was a big deal. Now this film will be the distributors' best-grossing film of the year, easily outgrossing the successful "Friends With Kids" which was theatrical only.
"Liberal Arts" (IFC) - Week 4
$34,800 in 29 (-2) theaters:; PSA: $1,200; Cumulative: $214,000
Very little traction for Josh Radnor's film.
What it means: Not going to get much further.
"Detropia" (LoKi) - Week 5
$30,800 in 11 theaters (unchanged); PSA: $2,800; Cumulative: $220,000Reaching a steady audience and slowly adding to the gross total, this self-distributed doc continues to be an example of what enterprising filmmakers can do without
spending a lot of money.
What it means: LA just came in this week, and other major cities are still to come, so this has room to grow even further.
"Sleepwalk With Me" (IFC) - Week 7; also available on Video on Demand
$110,000 in 100 (-27) theaters:; PSA: $1,000; Cumulative: $2,040,000
Now late in its run, this is one of the longer playing films theatrically with an early VOD availability.
What it means: Theatrical is near the end, but a much longer VOD life is certain.
"Samsara" (Oscilloscope) - Week 7
$116,443 in 54 (-6) theaters:; PSA: $2,239; Cumulative: $1,594,000
A small PSA falloff once again shows the strong word of mouth still working for this documentary even this late in the run.
What it means: This likely will surpass Oscilloscope's "We Need to Talk About Kevin" as their biggest film this year.
"Robot and Frank" (IDP) - Week 8
$67,000 in 72 theaters (-39); PSA: $931; Cumulative: $3,170,000
This successful specialized film is wrapping up its run.
What it means: Expect this to get more attention as Goldwyn pushes for Frank Langella for acting awards.
"Searching for Sugar Man" (Sony Pictures Classics) - Week 11
$89,104 in 38 theaters (+1); PSA: $2,345; Cumulative: $1,438,000
Nowhere close to done yet as a decent and steady PSA means the grosses keep adding up. In a PR coup, subject Rodriguez is being profiled on Sunday's "60 Minutes."
What it means: Almost three months after its opening, the film and its subject keep getting media attention, which could mean even further playoff.
"Intouchables" (Weinstein) - Week 20
$103,000 in 84 (-37) theaters; PSA: $1,226; Cumulative: $12,636,000
Slowing down finally, but hardly through.
What it means: Stunningly, this is the biggest grossing current subtitled film out there despite having opened in May.


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The Saga Continues. Mary and I have been itching to get more of this story out. So we've decided to publish twice weekly installments. Once a week will still be the Indie Ink Writing Challenge and the other will be a prompt we have given each other.
Since we alternate every posting, you start here with Chapter 7 and then head over to Mary's site with Chapter 8 of "Escaping Humanity"!
For those that have missed this from the beginning, you can find the complete story description and chapter listing HERE.
Dawn was approaching too fast. Soon she would have to find shelter. Chantalle had been traveling for the better part of six months now. Only at night. During that time she'd kept moving. Avoiding the risk of being caught by anyone remotely anti-mutant.
Beyond the cities that now lay in rumbles people were gathering. No. Humans were gathering. Trying to rebuild. To grow some food on the usable land that was left behind. Some were successful, and she'd seen the joy of people coming together and forming families out of the darkness.
For the most part she'd avoided the settlements, although sometimes the appeal of a hot cooked meal was too much. She only caved in mutant sympathetic settlements.
She was fortunate. She could tell when they were mutant sympathetic. She could tell if they were mutants in hiding. Most of the time she could give you a general rundown of their entire life history if asked for it.
Seeing a person's aura gave you an inordinate amount of information once you learned the proper way to read them. Since that was the primary mutation she'd developed, she'd made sure to learn fast how to understand them.
Some days it was all that kept her alive.
The horse danced beneath her, pulling her back to her present situation. There were few options for shelter in the middle of nowhere like she was. While Indiana had mostly come out unscathed, it was only because there was a lot of open land. Filled with cornfields instead of possible hidden groups of mutants.
The ground was battle scarred, mostly from the after-war skirmishes that still raged between the military and mutants or sympathizers. Still, it was wide open. Only a few barns to shelter her. The closest had animals inside, so it was still in use.
Somewhere there had to be an abandoned barn. With a kick to the ribs she got her horse moving again, galloping through the faint light searching for a run down barn, a cluster of trees, somewhere to take shelter for the day. To sleep and recover.
A few more miles through the fields she saw the perfect barn. Not so run down that it could cave in on her, but obviously falling from disuse.
Unfortunately it was occupied. By one person.
Chantalle frowned, studying the aura in the barn with care. It was a mutant. For the most part she'd left mutants alone as well. Too many were far too paranoid and her general friendliness and understanding tended to freak them out more. It was far too lonely an existence for the people person she'd once been.
Just as she thought she'd have to move on, to leave this mutant alone her memory caught up to her. There was something familiar about this person.
She knew him.
A grin crossed her features and she led the horse to the barn, slipping down just outside. It was easy to tell he was sleeping and she hated to startle a mutant that was alone. There was no choice, the sun was coming up over the horizon. She pulled the door open and led her horse inside, pulling the door closed.
As she'd hoped the loud creak of the door had managed to wake up the sleeping mutant, but he was hiding now. His indecision was clear, so she moved forward, "Dr. Carter?"
There was a tiny squeak of surprise, but he didn't move. As expected, suspicion tempered his moves. There was something else too. He was different, something major had happened. An injury, although his pain had been minimal. Probably a side effect of his mutation had helped.
"Dr. Carter. Maybe you remember me? I'm Chantalle Fries. Last year, you set my leg after the destruction of the city. You saved my leg, you saved me. Do you remember?" Chantalle moved forward, tossing the reins around a post. "Of course, my leg isn't as important now that Broadway is nothing but rubble."
"Chantalle," he whispered. "I remember."
"Good. Then you remember that I'm a mutant too, right?"
"You joked about your name." His voice was still a whisper, hard to hear. "Said it was hilarious. Chanteuse means singer, and that's what you were."
"That's right."
"Complex displaced fracture of the fibia, complete fracture of tibia. Result of crushing with loose fragments. You needed surgery. I couldn't move you, left you in the care of a friend of yours. We were supposed to return. Take you back when you were able to travel. I never made it back."
"No. I feared the worst for you." She moved around the corner of the stall he was hidden in. "Don't feel bad, though. Dixon took great care of me. Once I was well enough to fend for myself he left New York to find his family."
"You healed well, then?"
"I sure did. I'm surprised to find you out here in the middle of nowhere. You told me about the compound, I've been trying to get there. It's slow going, just me and the horse. What about you? Where's your wife?"
"Charlotte." A wave of grief crashed over him with a blast of dark purple that consumed his aura. "I don't know. We got separated. Indianapolis and St. Louis were among the last cities hit. We were trying to help some orphaned mutant children. She went to St. Louis. I came to Indiana. I just remember the explosion. The screams of the children, my own screams."
Chantalle knelt in front of Dr. Carter, setting her hand on his arm. "Dr. Carter?" There was no way to stop her gasp when he lifted his head. The right side of his face was mutilated with scars, the eye she remembered as a stunning blue now white and dead.
His left eye moved in her direction, but it was slow and couldn't seem to look right at her. "I was found by a sympathizer. Thankfully I was able to keep myself out of pain by numbing my own nerves, but I had no medical care."
"Where is the sympathizer?"
"She's gone. I guess she was already sick when the war came. Weak heart. She died a few weeks ago during a skirmish." Dr. Carter's hand shook as he ran it through his hair, "She helped keep the wounds clean, and even stitched some up for me, but there was no way to get me real medical care. My face and blood are among those tagged."
"How have you survived?" Chantalle took a shaky breath and sat next to him. The wounds were bad, but she was relieved his suffering had been kept to a minimum. For her surgery she'd been appreciative of his unique mutation. Without any access to anesthetic he'd been able to operate while she was fully awake, and she hadn't felt a thing. His ability to dull the nerves or make them fully alive in an attack had been one she'd declared the 'coolest' she'd ever seen. "What about food? How can you go anywhere?"
"Tracy had laid me in with some supplies every couple of weeks. I've been stretching them out. Right now I've been trying to figure out how to get back to the compound when I can only see shadows and light in one eye. I have to find out if Charlotte is alive. If she survived the attack on St. Louis." His breath came out in a long exhaled attempt to keep calm, "She's all I've got now."
Chantalle smiled, "Well then, Dr. Carter I think I can help. I really do hate being by myself and I was heading to that compound too. If you aren't afraid of horses, my buddy Shiksa and I can help you travel."
"Afraid of horses? I was raised on a farm. I bred horses." For the first time since she'd shown up there was a bit of hope in brightening up the layers of his aura. Even still, the sadness and longing for the love he remembered kept it dull.
"Good. Then at dusk we'll set out again." She squeezed his arm, "Don't you worry, Dr. Carter. I'm the best at keeping away from troops and snitches. The best liars can't hide the nastiness of their auras. I'll get you home and back to your wife."
"Thank you Chantalle. And please, call me Neil. I'm hardly a doctor anymore."
"Okay, I'll call you Neil. I have one stipulation to that, though."
"Don't give up hope. Don't ever give that up. It's all we've got."
For this installment, Mary prompted me with "Love Remembered" and I prompted her with "Oath Bound."


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|Jul 19, 2005
These two ladies are gorgeous. Love the subs eyes. Hope to see more of them. Next time maybe some anal
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|Jul 19, 2005
I liked the face sitting during "2919_tiffanyt_cherokee_04.wmv", Cherokee's butt looks sexy with the black thong :-) I like watching Cherokee bouncing her butt during the strapon doggie sex in "2919_tiffanyt_cherokee_08.wmv". I give this a 4 out of 5.
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|Jul 20, 2005
One of the worst ones I've seen on here which rare. Neither women seemed into it, especially the sub. Either they were super tired or just not into it. Seemed really fake like they were just going through the motions. Especially the strap on parts. Way too short too.
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|Jul 21, 2005
This update was OK, I like the shorter ones as it seems less formulaic, but I think the best updates were the Sydnee Capree/Lillee one, because it was a real will-breaker and the sub seemed so entranced, almost hypnotised - and the Isobella/Gia Paloma one because they were both so into what they were doing and the foot-fucking was different. I like the ones which are pushing the boundaries, and I also like the Domme + 2 subs, like Princess Kali/ Lena Ramon/Sara Tonen update, the combination was perfect.
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|Jul 21, 2005
more leg kissing and sucking please. other than that very beuitifall
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Very good. Really liked it when Cher stuffed her panties into Tiffaney's mouth. The face sitting fuck scene was great and a nice change. Cher fucks really well possibly because she's got such great curves. Have to agree with one of the other reviewers that the girls seemed a bit tired at the start. I'd like to hear more variety in the dirty talk. The girls seem to repeat their favorite catch phrase all the time. The directors need to pay a bit more attention to the scripts. Apart from that I really enjoyed it
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Excellent. Cherokee is the perfect domme for ladies who can't take or don't enjoy a lot of pain and I love her style. I especially enjoy watching her strapon fuck other women. Please feature more Cherokee.
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look at pic 81...calf, thigh and ass
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|Apr 25, 2011
Have to agree with some of those older posts about how great Cherokee's ass looks when she is banging away at her sub from behind!! It is a shame that she did not do many anal scenes because a good, hard anal fuck is a great way to make a sub scream! She really was a bit of an unsung star in my judgement! Thanx for a great site, BTW :-)
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Margaret McAdam from Derrycorr, County Armagh
MARGARET McADAM
Produced by Robert H. Dumbrell November 14, 2008
Margaret was my mothers grandmother who was born in the small village of Derrycorr, County Armagh, Ulster on 8.10.1837. Derrycorr is southwest of Belfast and about 10 miles northwest of Portadown and part of the parish of Tartaragham. She was the fifth child of nine born to Henry and Judith McAdam . She was a Protestant and in 1863 she migrated to NSW with her elder sister, Sarah, sailing on the Sir John Moore.
The two girls initially stayed with their cousin, Isaac Stevenson at Surry Hills, on the then outfringe of Sydneys east. Sometime in the next year or two, they moved a few miles east to a rapidly growing village named Paddington. The area at that time was very rural and not part of Sydney Town. It was situated on South Head Road that was the path to the old lighthouse at South Head.
The original George Street Military Barracks, were in the middle of Sydney Town (Barrack Street) and as Sydney expanded, it was decided to move the soldiers out of Sydney Town and build new barracks adjacent to settlement.. This was done in the 1840s along South Head Road (now named Oxford Street) at Paddington just a short distance from Darlinghurst..
Paddington expanded with the new troops and their families. The soldiers wives used to set up roadside stalls there to sell preserved plums and home-made pies to the gentry who rode pass on their way to Bellevue Hill or Watsons Bay. Around the barracks clustered the first sandstone cottages that were built for the Scottish sand-masons that built the barracks. (See Shadforth Lane where some original stone houses is still there and in good condition)
After the George Street Barracks were closed, the military tailors, saddlers etc, moved to be near their customers. Taverns like the Britannia and the Greenwood Tree did a roaring trade near the barrack gates. Shops opened and people were attracted to settle in the new buildings sitting in the narrow streets.
Margaret was part of this growth.
Margaret had met and was courted by another young Irishman named John Robson who also lived in Paddington. John was born in 1837 in Ireland and raised in the adjoining county of Fermanagh. He arrived in Morton Bay in 1863 on the Duke of Newcastle. The family rumour is that he enlisted as a mounted policeman in Queensland. The Queensland Police Museum has no record of this but their records did not start until 1865. Let me include an email that I received from the Queensland Police Museum after my initial inquiry:
We do not have any record of a John Robson in 1860. The Queensland Police Force came into being in 1864. Records prior to this time are in NSW. There was a John Matthew Robson sworn in on the 04.03.1885 as a constable. He resigned on the 15.06.1885.
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However, in 1867, he appeared in Sydney when he married Margaret at the Church of England, Paddington. John joined the NSW Police Force later in that year on 26 November.
The NSW police Archives gives a good description of John. I quote:
John was born in Ireland in 1837, was 5 feet eleven tall, with brown eyes and hair and fresh complexion and smart appearance. He was married, a Protestant by faith and assigned to the Sydney Metropolitan area.
His initial rank was probational constable.
The police area that John was assigned was Darlinghurst and my family told me that John was outposted to work in Paddington where he stayed until he retired in 1898.
I am not sure where John and Margaret first lived after their marriage but as they were married in Paddington and I imagine that they lived there. Also, Paddington police station did not exist in those days and the control station for the area was Darlinghurst. There may have had an outpost at Paddington as the area was rapidly growing. My family told me that John worked in Paddington until he retired. They also said that he was in charge of the station but even so, he could have been at a low rank. NSW police records show that he retired as a special 1st class constable.
Family life really started in 1869 when their first daughter, Sarah was born. The records say Sydney. Unfortunately, Sarah died in the same year.
Margaret Jane followed in 1870 and was the first of the family to be born in Paddington. A years break and my grandmother, Anna Elizabeth arrived in 1871, also in Paddington as are the girls that followed. Another Sarah, Sarah Florence was born in 1873 but died next year. Edith arrived in 1875 and finally, Mabel G in 1879..
Result, six girls of which four survived.
Of the six girls, five were named after Margaret and her sisters back in Ireland.
Anna, my grandmother told me that John was officer-in-charge at Paddington. and lived with his family in a number of houses in Paddington. Eventually, in 1884, the first record that I found was in the Sands Directory states that he lived in Underwood street and he moved to 53 Elizabeth in 1888 where he remained for the rest of his days. The three-storey building at 53 Elizabeth Street, Paddington is still there and in good condition.
The family grew as Paddington grew.. The period from 1870 to 1885 saw rapid expansion in the area but mainly on top of the hill near Oxford Street (South Head Road). The stone Police Station and Court were built in the 1890s.
The four remaining girls married.
Margaret Jane in 1889 Paddington to George Begg.
Anna Elizabeth in 1899 Paddington to Robert Edward Kerr
Edith in 1902 Paddington to Thomas Malony
Mabel G in 1922 Paddington to Thomas John Cubitt
Margaret Jane married George Begg and into a very interesting family. The first mentioned that I found was when a John Elly Begg, in 1860, rented the old tannery in Paddington, which, with its adjoining land, formed a large portion of the Underwood Estate and extended from Glenmore Road and Cascade Street to Point Piper Road. Sometime afterwards he purchased the block and subdivided it. He sold a large portion of the surrounding land, some for as much as 10 pounds a foot and enlarged the tannery.
In 1868 he purchased the Engerhurst Estate property in Glenmore Road and later Ormandy House (now a trust property in Oxford Street)which was immediately behind his property. He put Begg Street, now Ormandy Street, through to South Head Road.
Anna Elizabeth in marrying Robert Edward Kerr also married into a business family. Her father-in-law was Samuel Kerr was born in county Fermanagh, Northern Ireland which is adjacent to Annas familys county Armagh.. Samuel was a shoemaker by trade and had joined the British Armys 58th Regiment (The Black Cuffs) in 6 August 1842 and trained at the army barracks at Chatham, Kent. The 58th provided the guards for 19 convict ships that left Deptford in London docks for NSW & Tasmania. He had travelled to NSW in 1844 on the convict ship Maria Somes which left Deptford on 10 April to arrive in Sydney on 17 August that year. He was stationed at the Old Barracks (now the Lancer) at Parramatta for 7 months before being sent to Auckland to fight in the Maori War. He was discharged in Auckland on 31 December, 1849 where afterwards he married Jane OConner, a native of Glasgow.. They sailed to Sydney about 1851 with the first of their children arriving the next year.
She married Robert Edward Kerr, the youngest son of Samuel & Jane at Paddington in 1899.
Robert Edward was raised in The Rocks where his fathes flourished running his successful bootmaking business for over 35 years. Robert Edward and his two brothers learnt the trade and used it to further enhance their own futures.
I recently was told by a cousin how the two met. It seems that Robert Edward was a popular baritone and conducted musical receitals in the area. Om one occassion his accompanist was not well so Robert in his endeavour to find a fine pianist found one in Anna Elizabeth. From that time fate was sealed and the pair became engaged and married.
They both exhibited their musical skills many time to their enthrolled family and friends.
Edith married Thomas Maloney at Paddington in 1902.
Mabel G married Thomas John Cubitt at Paddington in 1922.
Constable John Robson
Although very little is known about Johns police work, it must be remembered that he was in the midst of the every growing Paddington area where it progressed from a quite rural area with only South Head Road wandering along its ridge on its way to Watsons Bay. With the comings of Victoria Barracks came the rapid expansion that opened up the eastern parts of Sydney.
His police records show that he started as a Probational Constable on 26.11.1867, promoted to 1st class constable on 01.02.1875. Family hand-downs state that John was Officer-in-Charge at Paddington. However, this is not been proved.. He retired on 27 May, 1898, aged 60, living at 53 Elizabeth Street, Paddington. He received a pension of seven & sixpence.
The end of the generation.
There is a very strange factor to the end of this generation. John died in his Elizabeth Street home on 6 October, 1910 and Margaret, his wife followed him 11 days later on the 17th. They are buried in the Anglican section (20) of Waverley cemetery together with their daughters Margaret Begg & Mabel Cubitt. The site is in very good condition.
Samuel Kerr: Soldier, Business and Family Man
Robert Edward Kerr: My Grandfather
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Robertd , from Engadine, NSW, Australia, has been a Family Tree Circles member since Feb 2008. is researching the following names: WILLIAMDUMBRELL, SAMUELKERR, HARRIETDEARLING and 24 other(s).


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Cherry Mincemeat Mold Recipe
This gelatin has a touch of sweetness from dark cherries and a nice crunch from apples and nuts. Its red color makes it festive for December meals.—Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan
- 1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped tart apple
- 1/2 cup prepared mincemeat
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1. Drain cherries, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 1-1/2 cups. Cut cherries in half; set aside.
- 2. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in lemon juice and cherry juice mixture. Refrigerate until partially set. Fold in the apple, mincemeat, walnuts and cherries. Transfer to a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving plate. Yield: 8 servings.
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3/4 cup equals 190 calories, 5 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
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My Last Bowl of Ice Cream
Good morning!
Last night after training an impromptu client, I was so tempted to just pick up Chipotle for dinner. Quick and convenient.
But then I thought about the $100 I spent on groceries this weekend and just couldn't justify getting carry outs for the second time this week.
Chicken tacos!
All I did was: boil two organic chicken breasts in some water, and then tossed them in the kitchenaide stand mixer along w/ Mexican spices, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa. After about 45 seconds on "stir," I had seasoned, spiced, sauced, and shredded chicken for the tacos:
So easy. So good.
My Last Bowl of Ice Cream
I also had dessert last night…as I do every single night. It was yummy. Just as it is every single night.
Now, as some of you might know, today is Ash Wednesday – the start of Lent. While I am not a Catholic (I grew up Lutheran, but now Shane and I go to a non-denominational church) I decided I was still going to participate in lent this year.
I've been thinking for quite a while now about what I was going to give up for lent. First, I thought of giving up wine. But then Shane suggested getting a new wine fridge and it was like a sign from God telling me not to nix the wine. (is it horrible to joke about that? )
I wanted it to be something that would actually be a sacrifice, and thus the choice was pretty easy. To make it official, I decided to vlog about (Niko makes an appearance, too…dog vlog!)
And just to qualify what counts as a sweet:
- ice cream
- candy
- chocolate
- baked goods
Basically, anything that can qualify as a "dessert" and has added sugar. Here goes nothin'!…
Have a great day, all! Mine is starting out bright and early because I couldn't sleep. I plan on getting my workout in before an afternoon client, so I've just been drinking coffee and experimenting with a homemade face mask (gotta share that one with ya!) I've got a client to train here in a little bit, though, so I better get ready!
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It peeves my husband and I that companies advertise for Memorial Day/Veterans Day sales. Do they contribute any of these sale profits to them? Why should they make money off the reputations and lives of those who have served and given their lives for their country? All companies who do this should have to donate at least a percentage of the profits they make from this day to organizations that help the veterans and their families.
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organization ("NGO"), Sahmakum Teang Tnaut ("STT"), which
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rehabilitation of a railway link that could displace thousands of poor
families. According to The Cambodia Daily, Secretary of State for the MOI, Nuth Sa
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MOI had sent STT a letter several weeks ago ordering the NGO to suspend
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violation that it had allegedly committed. Nuth Sa An declined to say
what the violation was.
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for several years spoken out against land evictions in both the capital,
Penh, and rural areas. Most recently, STT has been one of the more vocal
critics of government plans to rehabilitate a dilapidated rail link
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donors for failing to consider adequately the thousands of families who
alongside the railway and who face displacement as a result of the
rehabilitation. On 4 July 2011, STT released a report titled
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connection with the length of the suspension it has been reported that
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when the controversial Law on Associations and Non-Governmental
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approval at the Council of Ministers, has been widely criticized both
of its imposition of registration on grassroots movements and
organizations, with all the onerous registration and documentation
that go with it, and because of the lack of transparency in the
process. Fears that advocacy NGOs could be a target of the LANGO were
prematurely realized with the suspension of STT.
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Eight straight. 16 of 20. 12 straight on the road.
All of those losing skids went by the wayside last night in muggy yet windy Arlington, Texas thanks to a local boy turned good. Of all of the surprising storylines with the Indians thus far in 2013, perhaps the biggest shocker has been the rise of starting pitcher Corey Kluber.
Kluber was acquired from San Diego on July 31, 2010 as a part of a three-team deal which sent the ultra-consistent Jake Westbrook to St. Louis. He has been in the organization for just about three years and has been looked at mostly as an afterthought; a rotation filler kind of guy. Kluber got a taste of the majors down the stretch last year, making 12 starts. He certainly didn't get anyone too excited with his 5.14 ERA and 1.49 WHIP, but he did strike out 54 in 63 innings.
Heading into Spring, Kluber was in the race for the fifth starter job, but he was a long shot. Even with a shot to get a spot start during that first week of the season with Carlos Carrasco suspended and Scott Kazmir on the DL, the Indians chose rookie Trevor Bauer over Kluber. But Kluber continued to bide his time in Columbus and when Brett Myers went down, Kluber got the call to replace him in the rotation.
I will be the first to admit I was very skeptical about what the 27-year old righty could do based on what I saw in August and September last year. But here we are with Kluber now looking like a solid, back-end of the rotation, steady innings eater with upside. Last night, he put on a virtuoso performance when his team needed it the most.
For seven innings, Kluber held one of the best offensive attacks in baseball scoreless. Normally, we see him as a strikeout/fly ball pitcher. But last night, he channeled his inner Westbrook and had the Rangers pounding the ball into the ground. 14 of the outs Kluber recorded came via the ground ball. Normally when he is at his best, he has a high strikeout count, but last night, Kluber K'd just three. However he did it, it was the exact kind of performance his team desperately needed to end their losing streak. And he did so right in his own backyard.
"It really wasn't any different than another game," Kluber said. "I've seen, I couldn't tell you how many games here. I've thrown here in college summer league. … It really didn't feel any different."
On the night Corey went eight innings, allowing one run on six hits. Three double plays certainly helped his cause (I have to mention the absolute seed Michael Brantley threw to Reynolds at third in the sixth to nail Leury Garcia).
"He's getting better right in front of our eyes," Manager Terry Francona said. "For him to go out there today and kind of shoulder that responsibility, we're really proud of him."
The offense is still a work in progress and there were some positives that came out of this one. Facing lefty Derek Holland, who has owned the Indians during his career, it looked like another long night was ahead of them. Holland struck out the side in the first. They got two hits in the second, but nothing came of it. They put two more on an inning later but again didn't score. In the fourth, they managed to push across the first run of the game on a Mark Reynolds RBI single, scoring Ryan Raburn who had doubled.
The fifth was where they finally got to Holland.
Yan Gomes and Mike Aviles started the frame with back to back singles and both advanced into scoring position on an error from Holland. Drew Stubbs, hitting leadoff in place of Michael Bourn (day off), reached down for a pitch and drove it to left for a single which scored both Gomes and Aviles. A frustrated Holland then hit Kipnis, bringing the struggling Nick Swisher to the plate. Hitting right-handed, Swish drove in his 23rd run of the season with a single to center.
But just as you think the Tribe offense is on the verge of a breakout, things quickly skid to a halt. After a Raburn flyout, Holland walked Santana and was lifted for reliever Kyle McClellan. With two on and one out, Reynolds swung at the first pitch and grounded into an inning-ending double play. They would put runners on in each of the last four innings, including stealing three bases off of catcher A.J. Pierzynski, but never could make the game a laugher. The Tribe was just 3-14 with runners in scoring position and added the insurance run in the seventh on a walk, a steal, and a wild pitch.
But hey, lets stay positive here. Kluber was fantastic and the Indians finally ended their skid. Take away his one bad start in Detroit on May 10th where he gave up eight earned runs in four and two-thirds and Kluber has an ERA of 3.08, a WHIP of 1.09, and has 53 K's in 52.2 innings of work (h/t @MLBastian). That is all you can ask for from a back end of the rotation starter.
"It's unbelievable," Reynolds said. "Every time he pitches, we know there's a chance that we're going to win. Just the fact that he throws strikes and keeps us in the game. I think the best example of it was in New York, when he gave up six early and then held them down the rest of the time. A lot of guys would've mailed it in. He stayed out there and battled all night. I think tonight he got rewarded for it."
The brutal nine-game trip finally comes to an end tonight. The Tribe gets a shot to take the series in Texas when they send Ubaldo Jimenez (4-4, 5.03 ERA) to the mound. He will match up with Nick Tepesch (3-5, 3.92 ERA).
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Hemphill, 51, recently logged his 400th win when the Refugio Lady Cats defeated the Robstown Lady Pickers on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Hemphill said he didn't start out coaching in pursuit of accumulating victories for himself.
"I figure I have a while longer to do this," he said.
"I've been fortunate that the kids who I've had, play really hard."
And that is Hemphill's strategy.
"That's kind of my staple. I just want them to play really, really hard," he said. "We're a defensive team."
No surprise that Hemphill played basketball when he was attending Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi, where he graduated in 1980.
"I was more of a baseball player than a basketball player," he said.
"We won state in 1980 basketball," he added.
Hempbill played guard as a freshman, then post the rest of his high school years.
He attended Texas A&I University and graduated in 1986. Shortly after, he began coaching basketball.
His first team was at Benavides, where he coached for seven years.
Following that, he coached at Incarnate Word Academy for six years, Bastrop for three years and Quinland Ford for seven years, before coming to Refugio.
At Incarnate Word, his teams made it to state four times. His other two years there, his teams made it to regional competition.
Hemphill emphasized that the Lady Cats play defense first.
"We build off of that," he said. "With defense, you stop the score."
"Sometimes, the other team is better than you. Then you gotta play hard and do the best you can do," he added.
As of Monday, Nov. 25, the Lady Cats were 4-1 for the season. The season is about a quarter through.
"The season usually ends the first week of February. It hopefully extends a little longer (playoffs)," Hemphill said.
The Lady Cats have a good attitude, determination to win and they continue to improve.
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Being reasonably new to this children lark I asked her what Mick was like as a child and was pretty stunned by the reply. "Ah, Mick was as thick as pig shit at schooling," she said without a flicker of sarcasm. It came as a bit of surprise but it got me thinking. According to his mum, all young Michael was interested in was bunking off school to ride bikes. He wasn't stupid – that's not what she meant – he just had no interest in anything but riding bikes.
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after the mertakit 50' and 70's there is an all new 80 class run by the MRO
this is basicaly the same bike as the 70 but with big wheels...17" and an 80 engine producing 21 BHP at the rear wheel.
this is where the kids get to hone their skills on the UK's full size tracks getting experiance with proper Dunlop GP slick and wets as used on GP125's
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Has to be a well policed moto 450 as the replacement stepping stone.
Mark Hanna and I are in the second year of developing and racing one - it really is the only future replacement 125 option for youngsters who want to progress.
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I never really liked journals or diaries, they're not my way of doing things. But I figured, I may as well do something on this website rather than post a single picture. But if anyone's curious (I doubt anyone is) I will make and post more pictures, It's hard to do without a scanner or Photoshop.
I've always liked art, I just appreciate it more since I realized how boring math actually is. And to think it was my favourite subject before! But now I always carry three of my most valued possessions everywhere: my art book (+ pencil, eraser and sharpener), my mp3 (because I absolutely love music) and my camera (just 'cos), because I never know when I might need them. Now, art is my everything. In my spare time I will always be drawing, taking photos and/or listening to music, even if I'm no expert. At least there are some people I know who appreciate my work (you know who you are), so thankyou for that as well, it means a lot, that does.
But sticking to pointless subject, I'm sure all you few people reading would agree with the statement "art is absolutely amazing", because it is the truth and I believe that very muchly. Well, I'm out of things to type for now, so {:WHITEWOLF048 OUT:}
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Mets' K-Rod in Talks With Agent Scott Boras
LOS ANGELES — Scott Boras is courting another high-profile Mets player. And this time, the interest appears to be mutual.
Closer Francisco Rodriguez, who could become a free agent this winter if his contract option for 2012 does not vest, met with the agent and two associates both before and after the Mets' 6-0 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday at Dodger Stadium.
Rodriguez has asked other Boras clients on the Mets whether they would recommend him as an agent, according to a person familiar with the situation. Other agents, evidently aware that K-Rod may be looking to switch agents, have also contacted the Mets pitcher. Before Thursday's game, the person said, Rodriguez showed one teammate a text message from an unidentified agent — not Boras — who was courting him.
K-Rod declined to say whether he was considering dumping agent Paul Kinzer in favor of Boras, who is regarded as baseball's most influential agent. "That's something, I cannot say that," Rodriguez said after the game. "I'm not going to answer that."
Standing outside the Mets' clubhouse after the game, Boras acknowledged talking to Rodriguez but downplayed the significance of it. "Players talk to me all the time about a lot of things," he said. "You're there to talk to them, because they've never met you, they've heard about you, so athletes just talk."
Kinzer said he spoke to Rodriguez several times this week and received no indication that he was considering switching agents. He was unaware of the meeting with Boras, but said it would be difficult for another agent to criticize the job he has done for K-Rod.
"We've done a very good job with Frankie through everything," Kinzer said. "Francisco's problem isn't that he got a bad contract. He got such a good contract."
Rodriguez signed a three-year, $37 million contract with the Mets in December 2008 that includes a $17.5 million option for 2012 that vests if he finishes 55 games this season. If the option vests, he will become the highest-paid closer in baseball history next season. If it does not, he would receive a $3.5 million buyout and become eligible for free agency.
Still, he is at least willing to listen to what other agents have to say. About 20 minutes before Thursday's game, Rodriguez spoke with Boras and his associates in a hallway outside the Mets' clubhouse. After the game, they spoke again near the Mets' dugout for a few minutes before K-Rod and the Mets left for a charter flight to San Francisco.
Boras represents Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran and pitcher Mike Pelfrey, along with top pitching prospect Matt Harvey. He spoke earlier this season with shortstop Jose Reyes on the phone about the possibility of representing him, but the two did not meet in person. And Reyes, who will be a free agent next winter, said last month there is "no chance" he's leaving longtime agent Peter Greenberg.
There are no rules against agents talking to players they do not represent. In fact, it is quite common, especially with players who are approaching free agency. The players' union requires only that agents disclose all conversations with players currently represented by other agents.
"I've talked to 10 or 15 of the Mets when they're out here, and a lot of them I don't represent," Boras said. "I wouldn't read anything into those things."
"It's a sad part of the business," Kinzer said. "I'm not out trying to take everybody else's players. I sign new players, but when I do, usually my players bring them to me. I don't attack them whenever they come into L.A."
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Bachelor Sean Lowe's Best Shirtless (and Pantless) Moments From Episode 4!
ABC has finally realized that Sean Lowe's shirtless workout routines just aren't cutting it anymore. Luckily, Chris Harrison visited our lovely Bachelor, forced him into skin-tight briefs, and shoved him in front of a fleet of cameramen to kick things up a notch.
Please submerge your body into a bath of ice water and rose petals, because we've rounded up Sean's best shirtless moments of the week, which also happen to be pantsless. FYI, we suggest you wear 3D glasses while reading this.
1. Sean Looks Sadly at His Sink
Look how sad Sean is right now. The poor thing just wants to cuddle up in one of his trusty cowl neck sweaters, but no. He's being forced to splash water on his face so that a bunch of horny ABC interns can watch it back in slow motion. In other news, Sean's shoulder mountains look more statuesque than ever. We can't wait for one of the ladies to repel up them!
Looks like Sean caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and was once again brought to tears by the power of his nipples. Either that or he's as worried as we are that he has an outie belly button. Or, he's sad because Chris Harrison shamed him into wearing those extremely tight pants, which are SPOILER ALERT not actually pants at all! Which brings us to....
3. Sean's Butt Up In Your Face
Look, it's Sean's assets and their reflection! We're so happy that this hunk's nether regions are finally getting their moment in the spotlight — and look how happy his upper inner thigh is! It's just like "I'm a survivor, I'm gonna make it, I will survive, keep on survivin.'" Also is it wrong that we're super distracted by that mysterious plastic bag on Sean's closet floor? What is boyfriend hiding in there? Sarah's dog, is that you?
4. Oh, What? It's Just Sean's Butt Up Close
To be honest this picture is kind of creeping us out. Let's pretend like this unfortunate angle never happened and move on to yet another photo of Sean's rear end.
5. Sean Shows Off His Glorious Wedgie
Sean's wedgie is going to bring World Peace to mother earth. It's building bridges all over the place, one traumatized piece of underwear fabric at a time. Also, loving the fake-view outside Sean's "window," ABC!


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Marcel Goc has signed a three year deal with the Florida Panthers, which is good for $1.7 million a year.
Goc is a valuable player, and is a great pickup for the Panthers. So far, the Preds have not made any moves in the first two hours of free agency.


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This is stamped JC Higgins, Sears and Roebuck Model 31. It is a semi automatic 22 that shoots shorts, long, and long rifle. The bluing is in excellent shape and has a good bore. It's tube fed with iron sights and a grooved receiver. The wood also looks good but has a crack in the pistol grip and a chip out of the buttplate (see pictures). Comes with the original retractable sling. Would be a nice addition to your collection of 22 rifles. NO RESERVE . At the present time, we are not accepting Gpal as a payment option. We do accept other credit cards with NO CHARGE to the purchaser. See the other options below.
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This is stamped JC Higgins, Sears and Roebuck Model 31. It is a semi automatic 22 that shoots shorts, long, and long rifle. The bluing is in excellent shape
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Video: USAFA Gets New Commander
Video by Kevin Conroy, Kevin Tappan and Jon Zanone
The United States Air Force Academy held a change of command for it's top spot, the superintendent. Officiated by Gen. Mark E. Welsh, Lt. Gen. Michelle d. Johnson becomes the 19th Superintendent of the Academy. Jon Zanone has more. Also available in high definition
This work, USAFA Gets New Commander, by Kevin Conroy, Kevin Tappan and Jon Zanone, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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The Lady Trojans succumbed to the pressure defense of the G-P girls and had trouble buying a basket most of the night. The Ladycats led 11-4 after one period, and it was 23-12 at the half.
A second-half rally failed to materialize for the Beeville girls as the home team stretched its lead to 15 points by the end of the third quarter, taking a 36-21 advantage.
The Lady Trojans finally got into double figures for a quarter with 13 fourth-period points, but they could not put much of a dent in the G-P lead. The final was a 13-point win for the Ladycats.
The loss drops the Lady Trojans to 5-2 in District 30-4A play and 23-6 on the season.
Ciara Garcia worked inside most of the night for a team-high 12 points for the Lady Trojans. Victoria Elizalde was held to seven points on the night, far off her usual 18 or 20 points. Lynn Puente and Theresa Amador each sank five points in the loss. Brennan Holder added three, and Paige McKinney tossed in two.
The Lady Trojans returned to Beeville for their Friday night encounter with the Victoria West Warriors.


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We expunge and clear records statewide in all Kentucky counties. Note for persons living outside Kentucky or who do not want to be involved in the legal process: our attorneys may handle all filings and court appearances without your need to personally appear.
What exactly is expungement?
In Kentucky, when you are charged with criminal or traffic offenses, these charges appear on your personal criminal history record for all time. Even if you were falsely charged and the offense got immediately dismissed or even if the charge was very minor (noise ordinance, alcohol intoxication, etc.) and occurred decades ago, the charge will still show up.
Expungement is the legal process of making these charges disappear from a person's criminal history record. It involves reviewing the relevant law and the particular individual's criminal history, completing the relevant petition(s) to the court, potentially filing other legal documentation or attending court hearings, and ultimately requesting that the court "seal" the charges from being publicly reviewed.
What is the purpose of expungement?
The vast majority of people that contact our firm regarding expungement indicate that they have been applying for jobs and have had difficulty or were told that criminal charges prevent them from being considered for the position. This is very common. In a 2010 survey, "92% of responding employers stated that they subjected all or some of their job candidates to criminal background checks. Employers have reported that their use of criminal history information is related to ongoing efforts to combat theft and fraud, as well as heightened concerns about workplace violence and potential liability for negligent hiring." U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. There are a variety of other reasons, but chances are if you are reading this you already think your situation warrants at least considering expungement.
The fact is that anyone can request a background check or a criminal history record for another person. Employers do this all the time to differentiate the numerous candidates for an open position. If a charge gets expunged, by Kentucky law it becomes hidden and will not appear when a criminal record report is ordered. This obviously means that when a person applies for a job in the future after the expungement has gone through, the employer will not see the charge(s) listed. And even better, by law, "[t]he person whose record is expunged shall not have to disclose the fact of the record or any matter relating thereto on an application for employment, credit, or other type of application." See KRS 431.076(5) and KRS 431.078(5).
What can be expunged?
The most common question attorneys at our firm are asked regarding expungement is whether a particular charge or charges may be expunged. The law allows the following types of charges to be expunged:
Type of Charge
When Expungement May Occur
|Violations (including traffic tickets) that were dismissed, where the person was acquitted of the charge, etc.
|60 days after dismissal or acquittal
|Misdemeanors (including DUI) that were dismissed, where the person was acquitted of the charge, etc.
|60 days after dismissal or acquittal
|Felonies that were dismissed, where the person was acquitted of the charge, etc.
|60 days after dismissal or acquittal
|Violation (including traffic tickets) convictions
|5 years after sentence or successful completion of probation, whichever occurs later
|Misdemeanor (including DUI) convictions
|5 years after sentence or successful completion of probation, whichever occurs later
|First conviction for possession of controlled substance or any conviction for possession of marijuana, synthetic drugs, or salvia
|Immediately after completion of treatment, probation, or other sentence*
|First conviction for diversion-eligible offense (usually petty or pre-payable misdemeanors including: alcohol intoxication, minor possession of alcohol or marijuana, disorderly conduct, violation of noise ordinance, criminal trespassing, theft by deception, shoplifting, etc.)
|Immediately after completion of probation, payment of fine, or other terms of sentence*
|Juvenile misdemeanors or violation convictions, status offenses, and mental health issues
|2 years after termination of the court's jurisdiction or unconditional release from commitment
*Via voiding of the conviction or setting aside the conviction, where available. Voiding of a drug possession charge has the same effect as expungement. Note: prepaying a fine results in a conviction. It is best to avoid a conviction in the first place. Do not prepay a fine or plead guilty before receiving effective criminal defense.
According to the relevant statutes, the following types of charges MAY NOT be expunged in Kentucky:
- Sex offense(s)
- Offense(s) committed against a child
- Serious felonies
- Charges for which legal proceedings are pending or currently being instituted
- Charges for which the offender is still on probation
- Federal or out-of-state charges
How much will expungement cost?
$240, or more depending on the particulars of your case:
|Court Fees
|Expungement certification fee charged by the courts
|Expungement filing fee charged by the courts (only if applicable to your case)
|Our Legal Fees
|Drafting and filing of up to 5 separate expungement petitions
|Drafting and filing of every 5 expungement petitions thereafter (only if applicable to your case)
|Drafting and filing of a written motion (only if applicable to your case)
|Drafting and filing of every written motion thereafter (only if applicable to your case)
|Attendance at hearing (only if applicable to your case)
|Additional services (only if applicable to your case)
|Varies based on service
Will it work? Will the charges actually come off?
Our firm is very experienced in this area of the law. We know the nuances of the law and in most cases the specific local practices to prevent unnecessary delays or rejections of an expungement request. Upon receipt of your information and criminal record report we are able to pick out all charges eligible for expungement and the means by which to do this quickly and inexpensively. If we do not feel we can assist you in any aspect we let you know up front.
Our knowledge and experience comes in handy at various stages of the process which may include:
- Properly filing the petitions, motions, etc.
- Contacting and negotiating with prosecutors
- Appearing in court and getting the request approved by the judge
- Appealing denials
- Keeping the client updated and informed along the way
Generally speaking, clients prefer us to handle the process for them, which we are happy to do. That means we proceed efficiently behind the scenes, taking care of court appearances for the clients and providing them with updates and copies of paperwork we receive. We find clients prefer to minimize their involvement with the legal system so we try to facilitate this as best we can.
How do I get started with my expungement?
• Submit your basic information to our firm using our 256-bit encrypted secure online form and submit payment of $20 for our attorney review of your expungement eligibility.
• This will give us the necessary details for our experienced expungement and record clearing attorneys to thoroughly review your case.
• One of our attorneys will email you regarding the charges we believe may be expunged.
• We will list the charges we believe may be cleared and describe the process including all costs involved. You then choose what you would like us to do.
Why is there a fee? I only want to see if expungement is even possible for me?
- Our website contains general legal information. By analyzing your criminal records in light of the relevant law and offering you a recommendation as to expungement eligibility and how to proceed, we are offering legal advice. The Bar Association prevents us from offering legal advice to persons who are not clients. We charge a nominal fee of $20 to allow us to provide this detailed eligibilty report.
- The eligibility review is comparable to a medical diagnosis. When you see a doctor with a problem and inquire how to correct it, the doctor uses his or her expertise to recommend a solution. Similarly, by using our legal knowledge and experience, we will let you know if any criminal record may be removed and the most efficient means of doing so. Like a doctor visit, it takes some time for our attorneys to provide a thorough analysis and report for your individual circumstances. You need not actually schedule an appointment or come to our office, but there is a small charge for our reviewing time and getting back to you personally.
- We have streamlined the intake process and respond quickly to all completed requests for eligiblity assessments. We therefore save you the time and effort of trying to figure out this process yourself, or going ahead with the filing and having it rejected for errors or lack of eligiblity. You will have definitive answers on whether and how to proceed. We believe when you see the thoroughness of the report you will believe the cost is well worth it. It will give you the peace of mind to know whether something can be done to clear your records, and if so, that experienced attorneys are prepared to take the appropriate steps.


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Mortgage Relief Project
Date:September 15, 2012 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
The Mortgage Relief Project, which is part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, can help you take advantage of programs to help you lower your mortgage, avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Receive free housing counseling at Parkland Community College from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012 (registration until noon).
To learn more, see the flyer below or visit the program website at: www.idfpr.com
You may also call toll-free at (800) 532-8785.
Map Locations:
Parkland Community College
2400 W Bradley AvenueChampaign, IL 61822
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Jacques Pendant Lamp
Tres chic! The Jacques Pendant Lamp by Nuevo Living delivers joie de vivre to any room in the house. A modern pendant in tiered acrylic that's adjustable to your room's height requirements, the Jacques Pendant Lamp is a burst of curvy cool. The Jacques Pendant Lamp does a great job perking up the pendant lamp – why not let him add some charm to your living room, bedroom or dining area? Say 'merci' to modern!
- ULC Certified
- Acrylic shade
- Chrome canopy
- Adjustable height
- Requires (1) E26 medium-base 60W bulb
- Purchase does not include bulbs
Overall: Max Adjustable Height: 59"
Weight: 7 lbs
Diameter: 20.25"
Height: 17"
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The current state of the real estate market has been quite the topic for awhile. Some things you may have heard or read...
"The inventory is the lowest in NYC ever!", "People are forgoing appraisals and bidding $300K over ask!", "It is a sellers market." and my favorite "The economy is back!".
It is one big crazy free for all out there and it appears people are so wealthy they are printing money, clamoring to buy real estate and sock their cash before the interest rates go up and up.
Except they are not.
Having bought in a sellers market and sold in a buyers market - a few times - I have seen this before but something is different. In 2007/08 it was a sellers market and inventory was low because everyone had money and could buy. Today there is no inventory because people cannot afford to sell and buy up - so there are fewer apartments for sale. Big difference.
Why does this concern you or me?
I am with you - these are rich people's problems - not being able to find a 3 million dollar home is a problem we should all have. Except it is our problem.
And here is why -
The person looking for a $3MM home is selling their home they bought for $1.8MM. But the $3MM homes available are the same size or smaller than their $1.8MM home now. So they can't buy up and they can't buy more. And if they do find one - there are super wealthy people and real estate hedge funds willing to pay $300K above ask and all in cash and forgo appraisals - as the bank would never give a mortgage.
So they stay, do not sell and do not advance past go - to Park Place or Park Ave. in some cases.
Again why should you care?
These are wealthy people and if they are not advancing - this means they really aren't that wealthy in the scheme of things and the gap between the haves and have nots is not getting smaller it is getting much, much bigger.
Per Wiki -
In 2007 the richest 1% of the American population owned 34.6% of the country's total wealth, and the next 19% owned 50.5%. Thus, the top 20% of Americans owned 85% of the country's wealth and the bottom 80% of the population owned 15%. Financial inequality was greater than inequality in total wealth, with the top 1% of the population owning 42.7%, the next 19% of Americans owning 50.3%, and the bottom 80% owning 7%.[9]
It gets better -
However, after the Great Recession which started in 2007, the share of total wealth owned by the top 1% of the population grew from 34.6% to 37.1%, and that owned by the top 20% of Americans grew from 85% to 87.7%. The Great Recession also caused a drop of 36.1% in median household wealth but a drop of only 11.1% for the top 1%, further widening the gap between the top 1% and the bottom 99%.[1][9][10]
But the clincher is -
Today - 80% of the country's wealth is owned by 20%. 1% of those 20% own half of that wealth. That dot above on the map just got even smaller. That person looking for a $3MM apartment is joining that group in the dot.
So how does this become your problem?
A rising tide should lift all boats - except our rising tide is limited to the uber wealthy - we are talking billionaires. Your boat is sinking or trying to stay afloat, as is 80% of Americans. The other 20% are on gigantic yachts with 100 guest rooms - but only 10 people using them.
I am certainly no financial analyst or expert - let me clarify that. My observations come from living life in NYC as a small business owner. A year before the recession hit, I could feel it in sales. I started preparing and tightening my purse strings well in advance. I took a few hits, however it was no surprise to me that it was coming. And this current inequality of wealth is starting to feel the same way.
Many laws - such as Dodd/Frank were created to protect us, however they are also hurting us. No I do not think a person with $50K in assests should be able to buy a $500K house. However I do think someone with $1MM in the bank, should be able to get a mortgage on a $300K property if they don't have a job - but they can't. Asset lending is frozen.
There hasn't been a loan to a small business owner for over 4 years. At least I don't know any. The banks are holding on to billions of dollars and are only giving loans against actual cash you have in the bank. So if you give the bank $200K, they will loan it back to you at 4% interest. This country was founded on risk takers and inventors. If you shut the pipeline down completely - which is what Obama did - you will not nurture the next Ben and Jerry's, Mrs. Field's or Starbuck's - all who had humble beginnings like my own.
Money is only exchanging hands amongst 20% of the population and they are getting wealthier every day - with real estate holdings and stocks and bonds that are NOT creating jobs and not fostering growth.
People are spending a bit more - this is true - but it will not be sustainable unless the government makes serious moves to open up the flood gates again to the average American. In the form of small business loans, increased minimum wage, low interest college loans and mortgages. Tell me why is it a student fresh out of college working their first job is saddled with an 8% loan - when the guy making $500K a year gets a $900K mortgage at 3.5%???
Summer is a time when everyone does feel carefree and happier in general, however I do hope Washington starts to follow their campaign promise of "Change" and not turn out to be even friendlier to the uber wealthy than the previous administration was. At least back then we could all buy up.
Take some chances on the American public you serve Mr. Obama and let them have the chance again at the American dream. Or better yet - maybe instead of talking about where you came from - you should start spending some your time with people still living there and get to know "real people" problems instead of waxing philosophical about them.


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Our main studio is covered with windows on two sides (front and west side) and the rest is covered with Yoga Walls! We have two private rooms for one-on-one coaching, private and semi private yoga sessions, Massage Therapy, Reiki, and other wellness services.
Testimonials from our members:
"I first came to Om Prem Yoga because of long term shoulder injuries. My practice not only allows me to open and strengthen my upper body, but to shift my mind (an incredibly valuable, unexpected benefit). I love the small classes and the fantastic group of ladies I've connected with through this studio. – EC"
"Yoga has become a good habit for me. I now have greater strength, posture and an understanding of how to use breath techniques to relax. I love the demographic at Om Prem. I feel no sense of competition here – just one of the reasons I keep coming back. – DL"
"Om Prem is a lovely studio with a variety of instructors that each bring something different. Thanks to my practice I have a stronger core and a greater sense of serenity. – JBF"
"This studio has literally transformed my life. I came because I was desperate with acute hip pain and destined for surgery. A year later I'm not on pain killers or the surgical waiting list; my doctor can't believe I'm working through it with yoga and exercise. Through mostly Restorative classes and the attentiveness of the teachers, I've learned to manage my hip pain, reduce my anxiety and make life long connections with an amazing group of women. – NC"
"Since coming to Om Prem I'm happier, more comfortable in my own skin, and better able to focus on the present moment. I LOVE the people here and feel like I'm getting together with family when I come to class. All this, the small class sizes, and the high level of instruction keep me coming back. – LK"
"Om Prem is just a walk down the hill, so initially I came because of the convenience. Now, I'm here because of the strong relationships I have with the dedicated teachers and fellow students. Since finding a regular practice, my body feel so good. Yoga has strengthened my connection to body, mind and spirit. My daily practice has touched and inspired all aspects of my life, it's brought more balance and flow. – JM"
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"At The College of Purna Yoga we are actually learning how to teach. I've attended a beginner teacher training where 75% of the workshop consisted of the teacher trainees performing asana. By the time I began teaching a few classes I was doing the asanas with the students rather than teaching. As I continue at the College I am able to realize there is a difference between teachers who perform for their students and those who are able to actually teach their students. – EB"
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Remembering a Tuskegee Airman
POSTED: 10:27 PM Apr 13 2013
A distinguished member of the Tuskegee Airmen died Thursday.
Dempsey Morgan died at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was 93.
The Tuskegee Airmen were America's first black military fliers who took to the skies during World War II. They were trained at the army air field in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Morgan was a member of the 332nd fighter group.
During his service he received the distinguished flying cross and a bronze star.
It's estimated that fewer than 200 Tuskegee Airmen are still alive.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Austin Community College's Occupational Therapy Assistant Program prepares students to work collaboratively with and under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. Courses provide students with clinical information and practical field experiences necessary to promote, restore or adapt functional performance in daily activities to individuals of all ages experiencing disease, disability or developmental delay. Physical, emotional, social and developmental disabilities are presented in depth enabling students to treat a wide range of conditions. In cooperation with both academic instructors at ACC and clinical instructors in local health care settings, students apply occupational therapy principles, treatment interventions and patient skills necessary to observe, plan and carry out treatment orders, document progress and prepare therapeutic equipment and supplies necessary for professional practice. Common settings include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, public health agencies, public schools, early intervention programs, mental health facilities, and private practice.
Students should expect to spend two (2) years, including summers, for a total of six (6) semesters to complete the required coursework for the program.
The occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTEs telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. State licensure is required in the State of Texas for occupational therapy assistants by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, TX 78701-3942; 512-305-6900). The faculty of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program are licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, and adhere to the current Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT, 12 South Summit Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 208-4150; 301-990-7979). To be certified, an individual must: graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program; successfully complete all occupational therapy fieldwork requirements; and pass the NBCOT certification examination. After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, most states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure.
In order to meet requirements of clinical agencies, criminal background checks and drug screenings for all Health Sciences students are now required as part of the admissions process.
Program changes may not be reflected in the current ACC catalog publication. Please access the most up to date information on the program's web page at www.austincc.edu/health/ or by contacting the Health Sciences Admissions Offices at Eastview Campus, Room 8356 or Round Rock Campus, Room 3105.


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Ray Manzarek Dead at 74
Keyboardist and founding member of the Doors, Ray Manzarek, died Monday night—at the age of 74— after losing a battle with bile-duct cancer. Manzarek founded the band after meeting Jim Morrison, whose writing he admired, at UCLA in 1967. Largely influenced by jazz phenomenon John Coltrane, Manzarek is also responsible for the song that became the Doors' anthem: "Light My Fire." Speaking through a spokeswoman Monday, the band's drummer John Densmore captured both Manzarek's skill and mission. "There was no keyboard player on the planet more appropriate to support Jim Morrison's words," he said.