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I love my cheeseburgers, but...
My name is Meaghan. I really like my name, in fact I think it is quite lovely. Meaghan originally came from Meg, which is short for Margaret. Margaret is a Welsh name, although most people think it is Irish, including my parents. Meaghan is most popular among Irish Americans who, like my parents, were looking to take something from their heritage across the Atlantic. Meaghan can be spelled in a multitude of ways, Megan, Meagan, Meegan, etc. My spelling was chosen by an Irish priest that my mother was friends with, who told her it was the true Irish way to spell my name. Little did he know that pencil makers, magnet makers, keychain makers, pin makers, sticker makers, and basically anyone else who hawks merchandise to small children all spell it Megan. I could never find any of the cheap trinkets other kids had because they were always spelled wrong. To this day people spell my name wrong, but I am fine with it. It comes with the territory of having a great and beautiful name.
To make matters more confusing, Meaghan is actually my middle name. My first name is the same name that my mother has. This name, as luck would have it, is actually an anglicized version of an Irish name. Who knew? All my life I have gone by my middle name and my first name was reserved for those fine points in my childhood when I knew the shit was going to hit the fan. Now, as if the spelling of my middle name was not obscure enough, I have always been the one who has to explain to teachers or employers that my real name is not the name I go by. This whole process can be very complicated, yes Professor I am here, but that piece of paper you have in front of you that tells you my name, that's not really my name. Please call me Meaghan. No, it's spelled M-E-A-G-H-A-N.
So, that brings us to my last name. Without telling you my family name I will share that it is not a name for thin skinned people. Even as an adult my name elicits snickers and second looks. I have heard every joke in the world related to my name, and trust me there are many. There were countless times in the school yard where some kid who though they were funny and original and tried to mock my last name. Usually I would make fun of them so bad that they would run away crying, but it starts to get a little old after a while. After wearing my last name for 29 years, I wouldn't trade it for the world. It has made me the bitter angry woman that I am, so leave me the fuck alone.
My point here is people, when it comes to my name I have dealt with it all. There is nothing that I haven't experienced when it comes to the words that identify me. That is, until I took my new job. On our company email server our names are automatically entered on all outgoing messages. Fine, no big deal. There is also spell check which scans all emails. Cool with me, I am a retched speler. The problem is, since Meaghan is not in the dictionary, every time I send a message it highlights my name and gives a suggestion. The problem here being the suggestion. Is it Megan? Or Meagan? Or God forbid Meg? No, I would welcome those. The suggestion is Meatman. Yes, you read that right Meatman. Meatman! Is that even a real word? Meatman. Why on God's earth would Meatman ever be an option. Meatman. Every single time I send an email I watch the computer highlight my name and ask me if I want to replace it with Meatman. Meatman.
Part of me wants to start accepting it as a suggestion just so people will quiver in fear when they read my emails. Who can mess with a girl named Meatman? Vegetarians will hate me, children will fear me, and people will just generally be confused when I write to them. I am Meatman hear me roar.
Lastly, for those of you who know me, go ahead and say Meatman out loud combined with my last name. Yeah. I know. I can hear you laughing from here.
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I am crying!!!!!!! Good luck with that!!!!!
you are cracking me up and i don't even know the second half of the joke.
Meatman is definitely a girl not to be messed with!!!
when i spellcheck my full name, it always suggests "Carolina Storage." nice, right?
Meatman sounds like some kind of superhero for beef, protecting the world from mad cow disease. Combine that with your last name and it sounds like a porn superhero.
hehehe...now I really wish I knew the second half of the joke.
My mother's maiden name was particularly brutal and I thank her for the unsuccessful-except-for-the-last-name-aspect marriage to my father.
I have a friend of Irish decent whose last name sounds very much like an item a woman might use to pleasure herself. She's grown a skin as thick as a meatman's too.
#1...Stop crying. I am not really made of meat, you can still be my sister.
Carolyn..."Carolina Storage" huh? If we got married my name would be Meatman Storage.
NTS...I haven't stopped saying Meatman in the deep drawn out superhero voice since you wrote that. I have always wanted to be a porn superhero...my parents will be so proud.
Allison...despite the brutalness of my last name I am thinking of keeping it. I couldn't be a porn superhero if I lost it.
Cheryl...Wow, your friend almost lives a Seinfeld episode. The only person I have meet whose last name is more bizarro than mine,was a boy with the last name Porn. That had to be rough.
I totally feel your pain with people misspelling your name. Though, I can't admit to ever having a suggestion as good as "Meatman."
I'm Lis with an "s." In fact, that's sometimes how people introduce me. "This is my friend Lis, with an 's.'" It's a family name, from my great-grandmother, and I've been told it's a more European way to spell Elisabeth (just like how they spell realise with an "s"). But I've had to fight people on it forever. And there's nothing more irritating than when people pronounce it without the "z" sound, but rather with the soft "s" sound. Lissssssssssssssssss.
I've had to deal with it for 23 years, but I agree experiences like this help shape us. And finally I have a comeback when people give me crap. I ask, "how do you say "is"? No put an L in front of it."
I feel like I opened a can of worms here, but if a good blog came out of it then I think I'm okay with that. Two comments:
1) I've received much mail from companies with my last name as Bear and spellcheck tries to make it into Bean frequently. Again, not as cool as Meatman, but I feel you.
2) I can't recall if I know your last name, but my neighbor's last name is Fatter. Just consider the possibilities there.
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Microsoft To Replace Windows Live Messenger With Skype
Microsoft has announced that it plans to retire Windows Live Messenger in favour of Skype, according to a blog post on the latter’s website. The software giant had acquired the popular VoIP service last year and a merger of the two IM clients was therefore imminent. It was reported earlier that around 80% of all IMs sent over Skype are being handled by Messenger backend. It is likely that the VoIP feature of Skype, which is something that Microsoft’s IM client missed, enabled the former to retain its existence, rather than being swallowed by the latter. The plan is to slowly phase out Live Messenger over the next few months with a complete phase-out happening by March 2013, with the notable exclusion of mainland China. Users of the IM client can move to Skype during this period using the same login credentials.
Launched on the 22nd of July, 1999, Windows Live Messenger enjoyed pole position for a number of years when only a few competitors such as Yahoo! Messenger were around. Voice and video calling between computers was one of its main attractions in addition to text chat. However, the entry of Google‘s client and browser-based IM service managed to sweep away a sizeable number of users soon after it was launched a little over seven years ago. Probably to counter this new kid on the block, Microsoft and Yahoo! launched interoperability between their two IM clients to allow users from one service to chat using the other’s client. Facebook Chat interoperability has also been supported since September, 2010. Nevertheless, it seems that the IM client finally decided that now is a good time to take a bow. Windows Live Messenger was reported to have over 330 million active users in 2009, although the number is now dropped to somewhere around 100 million.
How many of you use Windows Live Messenger as your primary IM client? Do you think this is a good move by Microsoft? in the balance. Yesterday, Judge Lucy Koh agreed to “consider the questions” posed about Apple vs Samsung jury foreman Velvin Hogan’s alleged misconduct as part of a wider-reaching December 6th hearing.
The South Korean company claims Hogan failed to disclose that Seagate, Hogan’s former employer and a key Samsung business partner, slapped him with a lawsuit following a personal bankruptcy back in 1993. Samsung says the lack of disclosure prevented its lawyers from probing Hogan about potential biases and conflicting interests.
Hogan says that jury candidates were only asked for hard details about litigation that occurred in the past decade, not twenty years gone. He finds Samsung’s supposed ignorance of his past hard to swallow and publicly posed the question as to whether or not the Korean company allowed him on the jury as some sort of contingency plan: a possible way to gain a mistrial if things went badly in court.
CNET notes that Hogan in fact mentioned being embroiled in past litigation as part of the jury screening process, even if he didn’t mention Seagate specifically. The lawyers consulted by that website said that Koh is highly unlikely to overturn the $1 billion verdict because of Hogan’s actions.
Apple’s lawyers will be forced to turn over the information they had about Hogan as part of Koh’s inquiry.)
Windows 8, I want to love you, but your annoying quirks keep bringing me down.
After spending more than a year conquering the operating system’s overhauled (and nonintuitive) interface in its various prerelease iterations, I’ve now entered a second stage of frustration: I find myself cursing at Windows 8′s major changes less and less, but shaking my fist and swearing like a sailor at its little irritations more and more.
Beyond its polished, tile-based surface, Microsoft’s new operating system plays host to a legion of smaller annoyances—a cornucopia of quirks that will leave you seething long after you get the hang of all the new gesture controls and schizophrenic system options. Some of the problems are whoppers. Others are mere nitpicks that result from a lifetime of traditional Windows use. But many of these problems can be fixed, with one major exception. Read on!
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Intel launches 8-core Itanium 9500, teases Xeon E7-linked Kittson
Intel’s Itanium processor launches are few and far between given that only so many need its specialized grunt, but that just makes any refresh so much larger — and its new Itanium 9500 certainly exemplifies that kind of jump. The chip centers around much more up-to-date, 32-nanometer Poulson architecture that doubles the cores to eight, hikes the interconnect speeds and supports as much as 2TB of RAM for very (very, very) large tasks. With the help of an error-resistant buffer, Intel sees the 9500 being as much as 2.4 times faster as the Tukwila-era design it’s replacing. The new Itanium also ramps the clock speeds to a relatively brisk 1.73GHz to 2.53GHz, although there will be definite costs for server builders wanting to move up: the shipping roster starts at $1,350 per chip in bulk and climbs to an eye-watering $4,650 for the fastest example.
Anyone worried that Poulson might be the end of the road for Intel’s EPIC-based platform will also be glad to get a brief reminder that Itanium will soldier on. The next iteration, nicknamed Kittson, will be framed around a modular design that shares traces of silicon and the processor socket with the more familiar Xeon E7. Intel casts it as a pragmatic step that narrows its server-oriented processors down to a common motherboard and should be cheaper to make. It’s likely that we’ll have to be very patient for more details on Kittson knowing the long intervals between Itanium revamps, but fence-sitting IT pros may just be glad that they won’t have to consider jumping ship for awhile yet.
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If you haven't already done so, go to our Download page, select a version of NUnit and download it. The Installation page contains instructions for installing on your system.
To get started using NUnit, read the Quick Start page. This article demonstrates the development process with NUnit in the context of a C# banking application. Check the Samples page for additional examples, including some in VB.Net, J# and managed C++.
Which Test Runner to use?
NUnit has two different ways to run your tests. The console runner, nunit-console.exe, is the fastest to launch, but is not interactive. The gui runner, nunit.exe, is a Windows Forms application that allows you to work selectively with your tests and provides graphical feedback.
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An IDE for perl? May 23, 2008Posted by claudio in Uncategorized.
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szabgab writes (aggregated on planet.perl.org) about the absence of a decent IDE for perl. To be correct, he rather acknowledges the existence of some IDEs like Eclipse + Epic or Komodo but he prefers to work with the old trusted vi + command line.
That’s fine, but like he writes in his post, some people expect an IDE as they are used to using one while developing in other languages, specially in the Windows world. In my case, I know my way pretty well in Unix (I use it professionally and at my desktop) and vi and still, I prefer to use an IDE. Why?
Well, I’ll answer this question by giving an answer to the “survey” that szabgab proposes. I use Eclipse + Epic for perl. The following text is copy-pasted from szabgab’s post with my answer beneath each line.
Beginners (especially in classes) need these:
- Good Syntax highlighting
→ check.
- Automatic syntax checking
→ check.
- Bracket highlighting and bracket matching
→ check.
- Code suggestion and auto-completion for perl keywords
→ check.
- Showing the available parameters of keywords
→ check.
- Context sensitive help on perl built-ins (including variables and constructs) and on modules
→ check.
- Pod viewer
→ check.
- Integrated Debugger (expression evaluation, breakpoints, watches etc.)
→ check.
- Mouse over tool tips for variable contents
→ not that I know off.
- Debugging: Edit and Continue support
→ check.
- Jump directly to locations (editor-wise) Perl has warned or died at
→ check.
When writing applications (the first few years) people also need these:
- Display subroutines in a sidebar
→ check.
- Auto-completion for methods in OOP development
→ check.
- Remote editing (via ftp, ssh, etc.)
→ I don’t use this, but I suppose it’s built into Eclipse. I use my own scripts executed from the IDE.
- Remote debugging (when the code is actually running on another machine
→ no idea.
- Integration with version control
→ great integration with subversion (the version control I use).
- For web application emulation of a real Web server
→ check (however, I haven’t use this much).
And the more advanced stuff is here:
- Refactoring support
→ check.
- Tool to build GUI
→ None. However, I use this IDE with great results in combination with Glade and gtk2-perl.
- Integration with unit testing
→ Not built in, but it can be added using the “External Tools” (this is how I executed scripts remotely, however when I need to edit something in place on a Unix server I use vim).
In short, I have found a professional and complete toolset for my perl needs. It has most of the features needed for a serious IDE and even more (like RegEx engine, export to html, etc). Now that I use netbeans for java, the epic perl plugin is the only reason I keep eclipse installed.
A perl IDE dreamed in the past is a reality.
i agree with the absence of a descent IDE for Perl. I prefer Emacs even though its not a IDE
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Romney’s Former Rivals Will Host Sideshow Acts at Republican Convention
The organizers of the Republican National Convention have been trying to figure out how to incorporate various personalities in the party without turning the event into a circus, and apparently their solution is to shunt Mitt Romney's colorful primary challengers into tangential roles during the convention. Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann will speak at a tea party rally held at a megachurch twenty minutes outside of Tampa, Florida (it's called the Unity Rally, so don't take this as a sign that there are major divisions in the party). The New York Times reports that Newt Gingrich will teach a series of workshops nicknamed Newt University, and Gingrich is said to be "focused on preparing his lesson plans." Don't be surprised if all of his lessons are about the majesty of America's zoos.
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A New Jersey woman spent the night in jail after a ticket she received way back in 2002 came back to haunt her.
When she was 17, Krystle Garcia was cited by New York police for not having her insurance card. She never paid the fine, but was able to renew her license and commute to New York for the subsequent decade. Everything seemed fine until she was stopped at a checkpoint and had her license randomly scanned. The scan showed that Garcia had an outstanding summons, so she was arrested on the spot.
Even though Garcia had long forgotten about the ticket, the state of New York did not.
"It was horrifying," Garcia told NBC 4 in New York. "I sat in a holding cell for 14 hours with people who had gun charges, who were fighting each other."
"I've received tickets in New York and I've paid them. Couldn't they have just impounded my car instead of taking me, and putting me with other people who commit actual crimes?"
Garcia ended up settling in court and paying a $155 fine, but not until after she suffered through a long and frightening ordeal.
Moral of the story: Pay your fines, folks. The government has a long memory.
Now how would this have gone down in Milwaukee County?
1. If she was stopped in one of the suburbs, ie. Shorewood, WFB, Fox Point, etc., they would have let her make a phone call, someone would have come and paid fine, and she would have been released.
2. If she was stopped in the City of Milwaukee, they would not let her make a phone call. They would have kept her in a city jail for a few hours and then transferred her to the County Jail.
At the County Jail she would be subject to a cavity search (per the US Supreme Court).
When allowed to finally use a pay phone, on which she could only make a collect call, she might get out if she has a friend with a landline, you cannot make collect calls to cell phones. It would not be unusual for her to spend a couple nights in the County Jail before getting released.
When I grew up, we were taught in grade school that this kind of thing only happened in countries like the USSR or China or other dictatorships, and that US citizens were treated with a little respect and common sense.
It cost a lot more money to treat her like a dog in manpower and jailing, then if they just suspended her license and she would have remembered the ticket and paid the fine.
What do you think? Do you agree?
Greg
4:32 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
I once got a speeding ticket in Kentucky. I asked the Trooper, What would happen if I never pay the fine? He said "never come back to Kentucky", I paid the fine when I got home.
I know, a while back, Wisconsin required payment prior to being turned loose, for out of state violators.
David Tatarowicz
4:50 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
@Greg I think you missed the entire point of this post --- or I did not make it clear.
CowDung
4:53 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
She was fortunate that it wasn't the IRS. They would have had her pay penalties and interest in addition to the amount she owed for the original fine...
Greg
5:00 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
"Is This the Kind of America We Have Fought Wars For?", Nope.
"What do you think?", Not exactly a Gulag. The USSR or China reference was a bit much.
"Do you agree?", No it was over reaction, but it does not represent our entire country. She should learn to take care of her obligations. 10 years is a long time.
Bren
10:05 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
The episode in New York was ridiculous. Frankly I'm amazed that the NYPD actually stopped someone. The things I have seen in the City that Never Sleeps...and the police ignore it. Once two officers were standing on a street corner during a four way traffic jam. A taxi had gone through a red light and had become trapped in a sea of cars trying to travel in the other direction. Horns blaring, people yelling profanities out their windows. The officers stopped chatting, looked at the mess (which showed no signs of clearing up soon), looked at each other, shook their heads and went on talking. So I have to believe Ms. Garcia's stop was an extraordinary circumstance. (A NY acquaintance kept a broom in his car for years for Manhattan driving. Cabby, delivery truck or other vehicle would get too close, and SMACK! I love New York.)
But it is a shame that citizens are harassed with minor traffic issues when crack houses and major crimes are rampant in some tragic parts of the city. The obvious answer is revenue. People who can afford to drive a car can afford to pay citations.
Greg
10:30 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
I think it would be interesting to know what information the arresting officers were given. They may have only seen it as a 10 year old warrant.
Bren
10:35 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
I agree, but still have to wonder at the stop happening at all. ; )
Greg
11:06 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
It will become all that much more common with the automated tag readers. They won't need a check point to find out you are late on that library book.
David Tatarowicz
12:02 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012
America has become a scary place that is looking like countries that we used to use as examples of where people did not have basic rights and dignity.
Two reasons I see for these changes are first of all Apathy by Folks who think that it will always happen to someone else, and that as long as they are respectable and upright citizens, they will be protected and treated with dignity
The recent TV coverage of the guy on Water street who was on the ground and being punched by a cop should have resulted in total outrage by the citizenry. The cop doing the punching was a sadistic coward, but because the "cops" say it is proper procedure -- and the average citizen thinks it can't happen to them, the controversy went away.
Many Supreme Court cases over the past few years have been eating away at basic rights and dignities --- but people feel it won't happen to them, so they just don't care.
The Supreme Court decided that an American Citizen can be put into MILITARY custody, sent to Gitmo, be denied legal representation, and has no right to a trial of his peers. In the name of National Security --- Makes the McCarthy Red Scare seem tame.
The Supreme Court has decided that Anyone who is locked up in jail for ANY reason --- unpaid parking ticket --- is subject to a Cavity Search !
Contrary to popular belief and TV shows --- you are NOT entitled to a phone call upon arrest !!
These are just a few examples --- there are many more.
Greg
11:03 am on Sunday, June 24, 2012
Do you really think this is new, other than the Patriot Act stuff? Cops beating peoples heads in, has been going on as long as there were cops. Remember what Dirty Lyle did to Spider Mike in Convoy. Quack, Quack.
David Tatarowicz
12:50 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012
@Greg Does that mean you don't mind cops breaking the law --- or cops making up rules of conduct that are ridiculous --- that coward cop beating that guys head while he is subdued is somehow proper procedure --- yeah I know, sometimes a cop might get wound up, and I certainly don't believe they should be micro-managed, but when something like beating in a guy's head is "justified" there is a limit to which citizens should say -- BS ..... just saying it is proper procedure does not make it right.
Guys like that cop are often the kind that use their power on helpless victims ..... instead of condoning his conduct, the People,the Chief and the Other Cops should tell him to Man Up.
Greg
5:54 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012
Your post, just above, makes it sound like this is something new. It's not. That was what I was saying and I have no clue how you could read into that, that I condone such actions.
If you are upset by the actions in this blog, you'll really find this interesting.
David Tatarowicz
5:46 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
@Greg I understand it is not new and I enjoyed the article -- I did read much of it before ---
I think what is new is that the police and prosecutors and legislators have become so overhanded in meting out punishment, that when confronted with one of their own, they realize how much it will F up his or her life and career, and all of a sudden they back off.
The days of a cop pulling over someone with a minor want or warrant and warning them to get it taken care of are over --- an overdue library fine and all of a sudden in Milwaukee you are in jail !!! In the burbs, they will let you call and try to get it paid ---
What is ironic is that I run a service company, and my clients would NOT allow me to hire someone with some of the records those cops have --- because their insurance companies won't allow it !!!
Remember that kid that the Shorewood HS tried to have arrested and tried for $2.70 worth of chicken nuggets, that he may or may not have had legally --- if he had been convicted of that --- believe it or not, my clients would say I could not hire him ....... No Mercy for Citizens --- but Cops and Supreme Court Justices can get away with a lot !!!
$$andSense
8:33 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Get used to it. This is what you get when you stop challenging or promote the militarist police state. The bullet ballot is what is coming next if things are to change. One size fits all. I LMAO when I read the postings of the AA's, the JRH's and all the rest of the widdle "conservatives" that tell us that Walker and his ilk are our "saviours and heros". Reap what you sow. When you let the cops and their unions get a free pass from the voter, expect more of this crap. But you feel safe don't you? Hey, if you didn't do nothing wrong, you don’t mind being stopped, frisked (TSA style) or letting them in your house without a warrant?
Greg
8:56 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
It's Walker's fault. Delusion has reached a new level.
$$andSense
9:21 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
No, Greg, if you are leveling at me. It is YOU and all the rest of the US allowing the Doyle's, McCallum's, Kohl's, Sensennbrenners, Obama's, Bush's etc., etc. etc. to get away with their Patriot Acts, federal reserve, attacks on home rule, etc. etc. that are delusional. But you come across as the young crowd that thinks that a conservative is a republican and nothing more. News flash, you don't have it Jr.
Greg
9:29 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
And where have you been in all of this, you fossil.
$$andSense
10:02 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Oh, so the status quo is fine with you? My vote and voice has been against all this. Enjoy your police state junior. Mere mention of the architects of the present makes one a fossil? History isn’t your strong point? Read up on what pissed off the American colonists that lead to a revolution and founding of our Constitution and MAYBE YOU MAY GET A CLUE!! Did you even finish high school? Hopefully not college because you are an embarrassment to the rest of us that finished either.
Greg
10:09 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
You calling me Jr., makes you a fossil. You attacking my education, makes you a moron.
$$andSense
10:21 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Excellent. Then I am accurate on both. Thanks for setting that straight. Regarding the moron thing, I was young and stupid once too like too like you so I deserve that comment. You are just a few decades short of my gaining a lot of experience and wisdom in the meantime. Good luck with that. Time is a bitch.
Greg
10:26 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Old does not equal wise or smart. You are proof of that.
I think facts are the bitch for you. How old am I?
$$andSense
10:48 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Take the night off Jr. Some of us have to go to work tomorrow. You think on the "facts" that are a problem for you or how old you are (though you should know your own birthday). You know Dr. Seuss? "Ask me tomorrow, but not today". Let's trade words then, OK? This will give your "conservative" friends time to weigh in as well.
Greg
11:02 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Don't break a hip getting into bed.
David Tatarowicz
5:25 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
@ Old/Grumpy -- Young/Snippy -------- after reading your tete a tete I really did LOL as I don't think you are very far apart philosophically but just had to find something to argue about ............
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
Greg
7:53 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Now they stood beside the treasure,
On the mountain, dark and red.
Turned the stone and looked beneath it...
"Peace on Earth" was all it said.
$$andSense
10:09 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
David
Old/Grumpy means either you, Greg, Bren or CowDung. Who is it?
jukap29
12:23 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
i think we need to temper a over-active police force with the fact that they deal with problems that are wholly new or at least the size and scale of which are. do you listen to the scanners in Racine? do you realize what these guys put up with. There may be a couple bad eggs, but every org has that - your fear and loathing of authority has got to have some deeper roots. were you embarrassed by a cop? popped for possession? were you over 18 and your girlfriend wasn't? I'm not fan of unabated authority run amuck by any means, but MOST police officers will show you respect if you show it first.
if you broke the law, you broke the law. a lenient judge or officer is all that lets you avoid the actual statutory penalties, never forget that...
AND WE ARE A NATION OF LAWS, no matter how much the current or past admins want to ignore that
Avenging Angel
2:46 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Lets see, the point is the cops should just ignore an outstanding warrant? She thought she had gotten away with it. She didn't.
I come and go as I please and have absolutely no fear of the police because I have a clean record. Know what the best part of having a clean record? You can take the cops to task without consequence, which I have done many times.
Try to find something that will get some traction. This isn't it.
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In Memory of
Donna Mae Henley
November 27, 1936 - July 27, 2011
Donna Mae Henley, 74, of New Plymouth, left to her final home on July 27, 2011. A visitation for friends and family will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, July 29th at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30th at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. Interment will follow at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Condolences may be made to Donna's family at.
Donna was born on Nov. 27, 1936 in Rockville, NE to Donald and Sylvia (Daddow) Rich.
She had a special gift of touching every life that crossed her path. Her life was built around her family and her families lives were built around her. There was not a day that went by where Donna was not doing charity work with her dearest friends in the Emblem Club, or spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sisters or the love of her life, Dave Rogers. While we will miss her, the "gifts" she gave us will last forever.
She is survived by her brother, Jerry (Joanne) Anderson; sisters, Ida (Ron) Wisdom, and Carol (Ray) Prather; her children, Dixie Kinkade, Rick (Sheree) Kinkade, Tammy (Peter) Bronson, Teresa (Casey) McLees, Julie (Todd) Hammon; 18 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Max and Jimmy; and a grandson, John Ashley.
Memorials may be made to the Emblem Club or Ontario Elks Lodge No. 1690, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661.
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President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the newly elected president of Iran, arrived in New York last Tuesday for the 60th-anniversary celebrations of the United Nations and wasted no time in giving the world a clear indication of where his government stood on a number of issues. But it was on Saturday, his last night in town, that he and his delegation really let loose.
That night, at a gala event at the midtown Hilton, the Iranian president and Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, Dr. Ali Larijani, spoke to an all-Iranian crowd. Away from the glare of the media for the first time, Dr. Larijani insisted in a menacing and supremely confident tone that not only would Iran never make concessions on the nuclear-fuel cycle, but that threats of an American invasion or use of force against Iran were at best ill-advised—especially considering Iran’s influence in Iraq.
It had been a whirlwind week for the Iranian government. Having been granted a last-minute visa by a reluctant U.S. government, Mr. Ahmadinejad swung into town on an aging Iran Air 747, along with a large entourage that also included his minister of foreign affairs. Mr. Ahmadinejad had a busy week of “getting to know” his various foreign counterparts—with the exception, of course, of his American counterpart. On Wednesday, the Iranian president gave an eagerly anticipated speech to the U.N., notable more for criticism of the United States (whose delegation, led by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, walked out as soon as he opened his mouth) than any indication of Iranian nuclear intentions. He promised at a press breakfast I attended the next day that his final speech would offer new proposals for restarting the stalemated negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
The even more eagerly anticipated Saturday speech at the U.N. (again, the U.S. delegation walked out) did indeed offer proposals to end the deadlock, but they weren’t particularly new, and his defiant tone left American allies shaking their heads in discouragement.
That evening, however, the Iranians were in a triumphant mood and had planned an evening at the midtown Hilton, where 500 or 600 U.S.-based pro–Islamic Republic Iranians would be on hand to honor the president. (The media wasn’t invited, as it was intended for Iranians only, and no part of the evening was in English.) Yet another summer street fair had closed Sixth Avenue down for the day, and I had to walk a few blocks through the detritus of the festivities to get to the hotel, following a group of Iranian women marching uptown in their chadors and hijabs and heels, trying to keep up with husbands who walked a few paces ahead.
On the mezzanine level of the hotel and away from the bemused looks of the tourists in the lobby, security was tight: U.S. Secret Service agents with tell-tale curly wires in their ears, beefy security guards from Tehran with tell-tale stubble and ill-fitting suits, and NYPD shock troops lining the wall, machine guns at the ready. I stood in line to pass through a metal detector and then wandered over to one of the Islamic-friendly “bars”—a table with sodas and water and glasses of ice. The bartender gestured at the bottles and said, “Go ahead.” Perhaps he knew that his meager offerings were unlikely to result in a tip, so he wasn’t about to actually fill anyone’s glass.
I walked into the half-empty ballroom and sat at one of the big round tables, nursing my soda and wishing I’d brought a hip flask. A few seconds later, an Iranian official tapped my shoulder and took me by the hand, instructing me to follow him. We walked down a hallway lined with Secret Service agents and entered a smaller ballroom, where a select group of about 60 Iranians were taking turns asking the president questions. The questions and comments were mostly about Iranian exile concerns, everything from “It’s hard for us to explain the chants of ‘Death to America’” to “You have to encourage investment in Iran,” and Mr. Ahmadinejad dutifully took notes but didn’t respond directly.
Back in the now-crowded grand ballroom, a man took to the stage and launched into an extended, melodious recantation of verse from the Koran. It was quite beautiful, and it turned out to be the sole musical number of the evening. When it ended, the president, fresh from his prayers, walked to the podium to a loud chorus of salavaat (the blessing for the prophet Muhammad). After the obligatory “In the name of Allah,” etc., he delivered a bombastic speech extolling the Iranian nation. His view of the Iranian people—unparalleled on the planet in their greatness—drew great cheers from the audience, but he refrained from discussing the nuclear issue and instead invited Dr. Larijani to the microphone to explain Iran’s nuclear stance in detail.
Dr. Larijani, an elegant man in a well-tailored suit, began by saying that Iran would “never, ever” give up its right to peaceful nuclear energy. He compared Iran’s sovereignty over its nuclear-fuel cycle to Iran’s immensely popular nationalization of the oil industry in the last century—a clever analogy that drew thunderous applause from the crowd. Dr. Larijani also recounted that he had told Jack Straw, the British foreign minister, that Iranians still view Britain with deep suspicion because of the oil concession of a century ago, and had warned him that Britain “should not repeat the same mistake when it came to nuclear power.” He waited for the applause to die down before he moved on to address the possibility of being referred to the Security Council. Dr. Larijani said that even if a veto of a resolution by a friendly state (read: China or Russia) was possible, Iran would still rely on nothing in its nuclear negotiations: “nothing but the will of the Iranian people.” He beamed as the audience again applauded enthusiastically.
It occurred to me that Dr. Larijani knew that whatever he was saying this evening would land, translated by the C.I.A., on the desk of Condoleezza Rice the next morning, courtesy of a spy or two in the audience or a listening device in the room. The message was in crystal-clear Farsi: Iran was moving ahead with its nuclear plans, like it or not, go tell your masters.
At the end of his speech, his eyes scanned the room (was he looking for the spy?) before he made two direct references to the U.S.: first, that America would not and could not act militarily against Iran, as it is too busy with the messy “soup” it’s created in Iraq; and second, that the U.S. should know that the reason the Shiites of Iraq are tolerating, if not cooperating, with the occupiers is “because of Iran”—and only because of Iran. That was as close to “Bring it on” as it gets, and Dr. Larijani’s Cheshire-cat grin while basking in the applause was a telling sign of the confidence the Iranians felt at the end of their New York stay.
After his speech, people rushed to the buffet tables laden with kebabs and rice outside; inside the ballroom, President Ahmadinejad was making a valiant effort to visit every table before heading for the airport, but the crowd gathered around him prevented him from moving far. Despite repeated requests by the U.N. ambassador for people to take their seats, the Iranians somehow didn’t believe his promise that the president would actually say hello to each and every person present, and they ignored the ambassador’s pleas. Not long after, Mr. Ahmadinejad left New York for the long flight home, and the Iranians left for their own homes maybe a few blocks away—some perhaps a little envious that, unlike their president, they would wake up the next morning still in the land of the Great Satan.
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Robert E. Bartkowiak, 86, of Fredonia, N.Y. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2013. He died at home surrounded by the love and prayers of his children and their spouses and the complete devotion of Runa, his dearly beloved wife of nearly 62 years. He was born June 5, 1926 in Dunkirk NY, the son of the late John and Helen Bartkowiak. Mr Bartkowiak graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1944 and is also a Navy veteran. He served with a construction battalion in the Pacific theatre from 1944-1946 and upon his discharge joined the Service Hardware Staff founded in 1928. He went into partnership in 1956 with Nelson Rider and Andrew Swoyer. He became sole owner of Service Hardware, Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, N.Y. in 1973 retiring in 1993.
He was a member of the American Legion, Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce, coached Little League and bowled with The Lakeside Club. He enjoyed family barbecues, yard work and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife Runa (Kaus) Bartkowiak; two sons: Richard (Ann) Bartkowiak and Robert W (Nanette) Bartkowiak of Fredonia; three daughters: Robin (Dr Timothy) Ward of North East Pa., Rosemary (Mark) Cressy of Wexford , Pa. and Rita (Dr Mark) Kutner of Dunkirk; Grandchildren: Richard(Brittney) Bartkowiak, Daniel (Bethany) Bartkowiak, Kathryn Bartkowiak, Timothy (Jen) Ludemann, Kevin (Britney) Ludemann, Robert W (Jordyn) Bartkowiak Jr., Susanna (Nathan) Elliott and Jonathan (Rachel) Ward; and great grandchildren Shaelyn Elliott and William Bartkowiak. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother John Bartkowiak and sister Mary Ann (Bartkowiak) Somerfeldt. Per Robert's wish, his body was donated to the anatomical gift program at the School of Medical and Bio-medical Sciences at the University of Buffalo. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, March 30 at First Baptist Church of Dunkirk at 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County.
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Bill Moyers Essay: Take Action on Filibuster Reform
When a political party’s in the majority, it wants to change the filibuster… until it falls from power and winds up the minority. Then it suddenly becomes the filibuster’s biggest supporter. In this web-only exclusive, Bill Moyers says such hypocrisy “has cost the Congress its standing in public respect and cost our democracy the capacity to address the problems that threaten to overwhelm us.”
But hope of resurrecting the Senate’s noble purpose by reforming the filibuster is being championed by a diverse group of organizations and activists, including The Democratic Initiative and Fix the Senate Now. They want to take the filibuster, which can now be easily and quietly activated, and restore its original, public use (Think Mr. Smith or Mr. Sanders). Time is not on their side, however. Unless the Senate reforms the filibuster at the beginning of the new 113th Congress — that’s as soon as next Tuesday, January 22 — the minority wrecking crew remains in charge for the next two years.
See four suggestions below to make your opinion loud and clear. Learn even more by watching Bill’s conversation with union leader Larry Cohen this weekend.
As Bill says, “End the silence. Speak up now. But do it quickly — the clock’s ticking.”
A Filibuster Reform To-Do List:
1. Contact your senator to tell him or her that you support filibuster reform and the end of the silent filibuster. Calling 1-888-717-0911 will connect you automatically based on where you call from. You can also find Senate contact information here. Or call Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (202-224-3542) or Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ( 202-224-2541) directly, and tell them where you stand.
2. Share graphics on your Facebook timeline letting your friends know that you support filibuster reform. Download graphics made by Fix the Senate Now at their website.
3. Follow #FixtheSenate tweets and send your own tweet with your position on the issue. Also, tweet any interactions or contact efforts you had with senators.
4. Link to or embed Fix the Senate Now’s YouTube video.
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Forum Post: Disclosure Petition. Sign here to get cash out of elections.
Posted 6 months ago on Oct. 26, 2012, 9:44 p.m. EST by Builder
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This content is user submitted and not an official statement
Big Money is buying the 2012 elections in secret. To escape accountability for their political spending, Wall Street corporations and super-rich donors like the Koch Brothers are pumping upwards of $900 million dollars into shadowy tax-exempt nonprofit groups that can spend unlimited money influencing elections without having to reveal a single donor.*
Let’s face it - our bought Congress no longer represents the will of the people. 88% of American voters think that “all campaign contributions and expenditures should be publicly disclosed.” And they are right. In the words of Bill Moyers, “three things don’t go together: money, secrecy, democracy."
Dark Money has got to go. If Congress will not act to save American democracy - we will. It’s time to take the demand for disclosure directly to the worst of the 1%, and insist they immediately release all records of any anonymous political expenditures. The Koch Brothers of the world think we don’t know or care what they’re up to: add your name to the petition and show them they’re wrong.
We delivered this petition to Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase on September 28th. Both have failed to respond, and 8 were arrested in Los Angeles when they peacefully refused to leave until BofA complied. But we will keep coming back, and our civil disobedience actions will only continue to grow until our simple demand is made impossible to ignore.
We need at least 1,000 people to sign on to this call before our next wave of actions mid-October so the deep patriots who will risk arrest to ensure our voice is heard will know a growing movement has got their back!
signed - BUT
telling the bully to stop is not likely to work
the only way to beat billions of dollars is with thousands of votes [ think 2000 & 537 Florida votes ]
stop it at the legal level
it requires us to do more than sign a petition -
BUT WHEN DONE - IT WILL SUCCEED
Signed
Thankyou Nevada1.
This is not your concern. Worry about your own nation.
Does root your boot have any negative connotations for you?
Thanks for the bump.
Does interfering where you have no business ring a bell? Go away foreign garbage....
Wow, do you kiss your goat with that mouth?
If Builder is trying to help us from another country it makes his effort that much wiser.
It's called Earth.
More bumpage? Thanks.
You have several dysfuncional fixings in your brain, my friend.
Screws loose, in other words.
Please don't call me your friend. I'm a confirmed opponent of the left. And since you don't answer other than with flippant bullshit I see I'm right.
Never heard of the ANZUS treaty?
American politics affects Australia greatly, particularly foreign policy, if that's what you could call it.
Aren't you tired of hearing about all your young men and women coming home in body bags? Or disfigured for life? Or suffering permanent mental scarring from what your oligarchs are pushing them into?
There hasn't been a war or invasion that was any more than a front for corporate greed since Pearl Harbour.
You reap what you sow, Grim.
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Victory! Strict Shark Finning Ban Moves Forward in Europe
Today we moved closer to a complete ban on shark finning in the European Union!
The Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament voted in Brussels today to support a strict ban on shark finning, both in European Union waters and on EU ships worldwide. The European Union contains several major shark fishing nations, responsible for 14% of all reported shark catches worldwide.
This new policy would close loopholes in EU’s existing shark finning policy, which allowed some vessels to remove fins at sea. It will have to be approved by the rest of the Parliament before it can go into effect.
Shark finning is a cruel and wasteful practice where fishers cut off a shark’s fins, often while it is still alive, and then toss the rest of the shark overboard to die. Sharks everywhere are facing strong fishing pressures, with many species now classified as threatened or endangered. When only fins are collected, more sharks can be caught, and the species may not be identifiable on-shore, putting threatened and endangered sharks at more risk.
The Shark Conservation Act of 2010 made shark finning illegal in US waters, requiring fishers to bring the entire shark to shore. In the EU, shark finning has technically been prohibited since 2003, but the policy voted on today will remove an exemption that allowed some vessels to continue removing fins on-board and made enforcement of the ban difficult.
Put together, EU countries form the largest shark fishing entity in the world, and we are thrilled that the Parliament is taking this important step to protect sharks in their waters, after several years of campaigning by Oceana's team in Europe. “The vote of the Fisheries Committee sends a strong message to the wider Parliament: the EU, which catches the largest share of sharks worldwide, must set a global example when it comes to policy on shark finning,” says Xavier Pastor, Executive Direction of Oceana Europe..
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I use Sympatico HSE and I'm fairly happy with the service. A few minor outages here and there; some mail server problems (but I don't use Sympatico's mail servers usually), but fairly smooth overall. Friends report much higher speeds with Rogers, but HSE is fast enough for my needs. -- David.
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Elvin Roytman and Bein' It Productions will present the Off-Broadway run of Gina Kim and Ryan Tofil's MISS KIM, a daring and brutally honest new play about a young Korean- American woman at war with her abusers, her family and herself, January 17 to 29th at the 45th Street Theatre. Matthew Corozine directs the production that will officially open on January 20..
"Sexual abuse is a subject most people simply don't want to talk about," explains Director Matthew Corozine, "especially in the Korean culture, which is ironic, because Korea has one of the highest populations of sex offenders. But stories like Gina's need to be told to let survivors see that the past is really the past and that they're still whole, complete and worthy of living a fulfilling life."
The cast of MISS KIM includes Broadway's Kathy Dietch (Wicked, Footloose, Hair at Encores!), Tessa Faye, Justin Gentry, Gina Kim, Matthew McCurdy and Ryan Tofil.
Gina Kim recently produced 2 short films and currently in process of creating her first musical. She has performed back-up vocals for K-POP stars in Korea, various pageant competitions, singing competitions, Regional Theatre (Flower Drum Song as Mei Li), Local Theatre (Chorus Line as Connie), and the 2011 NYC Koreatown Vagina Monologues in addition to working in Finance, which she has for 13 years. She has degrees from New York University and Hunter College with a BA in Psychology and Economics.
Ryan Tofil (Playwright) teaches acting at the Mathew Corozine Studio (MCS) in Times Square and has also taught and directed preteens at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). He also teaches Special Education in the NYC public school system. Ryan has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from the New School University, with an additional focus on creative writing. He co-wrote and performed in the critically acclaimed MISS KIM, THE PLAY, which was originally produced through MCS and FringeNYC in 2010. He is currently writing and work-shopping a new play shining a homosexual light on the biblical laws of Leviticus titled, LEVITICUS IN LOVE.
Matthew Corozine (Director) has been training actors "to get outta their head" since 2000. He created the Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre (MCS) in NYC, an acting studio rooted in The Meisner Technique and is proud to "house" working actors, budding talent, a teaching staff of 4 (MCS musical theatre class coming soon) and a support staff of 3 and growing! In NYC, Matthew Corozine and his acting studio have produced and directed over 15 productions. In 2009, Matthew Corozine directed the FRINGEnyc critically acclaimed hit, THE BOYS UPSTAIRS, (Soho Playhouse) that was extended as part of the FRINGEnyc Encore Series. For the 2010 FRINGEnyc Matthew directed MISS KIM written by MCS' Ryan Tofil (Acting Teacher) and Gina Kim (inspired by the personal monologue exercises at MCS). Matthew also has guest coached on Reality TV. MCS students have appeared in film/tv in LA and NYC on Broadway in WICKED; LEGALLY BLONDE, GYPSY, THE ADDAMS FAMILY; ROCK OF AGES; BOOK OF MORMON; ANYTHING GOES; WONDERLAND, RENT among others. MCS hopes to expand and build a bigger theatre and offices in 2012.
Set and lighting design are by David S. Goldstein, costume design is by Michelle Eden Humphrey and the Stage Manager is Laura Hirschberg.
Performances of MISS KIM are Thursday's - Sundays. Thursday and Friday at 8PM, Saturday at 7PM. Matinee performances are on Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM.
Tickets for MISS KIM are $18.00 and can be ordered online at, or
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Dallas Office Sublease
Dallas Office Sublease
Our favorite types of leases to work with are Dallas office subleases. There are so many positive reasons that a sublease should be considered by an office tenant but as with all decisions there are potential negative results if everything isn’t considered by the sub-lessee.
When a tenant is considering an option to lease space from a particular building it is important that the tenant determine of there are any sublease spaces available in the building prior to contacting the building’s leasing agent. If a tenant has already contacted the building and at a later time discovers a sublease space that is ideal and thirty five percent cheaper than a direct deal they may have eliminated themselves from being approved my the landlord for the Dallas office sublease. Why would this happen? Because, in most leases the landlord restricts the sub-lessor from leasing to anybody that the landlord or their agents are talking to about space in the building or to any other existing tenants within the building.
A tenant can avoid this pitfall by working closely with a professional that has years of experience in negotiating Dallas office sublease space. It is important that before a building is contacted that all known sublease options are reviewed and a determination is made to their viability as a future location for the tenant.
Reasons For A Dallas Office Sublease
Why do you want a Dallas office sublease? Here are many of the reasons given by our clients, shorter term lease, significant rental rate reductions, furniture could be included in the deal, telecommunications and network systems could be included in the Dallas office sublease and the space is usually ready for immediate occupancy.
All of these are great reasons however the Dallas office sublease client need to never forget two important issues that could have serious negative consequences for their business. First is that a sublease is only as good as the credit of the sub-lesser. If the tenant that the sub-tenant is leasing from goes into default then the sub-tenant has no lease or space and most likely will be given a short notice to move out of the building. Secondly once the negotiation of the sublease is complete the building’s landlord must approve the sublease
Landlord’s Consent Dallas Office Sublease
Most landlords will not even review a sublease until the negotiation between the sub-lessor and the sub-lessee is complete and the sublease is executed. The landlord will then issue a landlord’s consent to sublease and this could be presented within a few days or it could take a few weeks. Once the landlord’s consent is issued the sub-lesser and sub-lessee sign it and the Dallas office sublease is approved after the landlord executes their consent document.
All things being considered we love subleases for our clients. Yes there are a few hurtles that need to be jumped over but the money that can be saved is well worth the risk for the right client. In our opinion the only firm that shouldn’t consider a Dallas office sublease is one that has a very short term timeline and needs a Dallas office lease in less than thirty days.
If you found this article on Dallas office sublease space of interest you should also read our other informative articles on Dallas office space and Dallas office brokers.
Dallas Office Brokers
Dallas Office Brokers
When looking for Dallas Office brokers to represent your interests you need to be aware of the different types of services that brokers can offer to their clients. Brokerage services fall into three main categories, buyers’ agent, seller’s agent or intermediary. It is important that the consumer of brokerages services understands the difference.
Upon first contact with a licensed Texas broker or agent they should provide you with an Agency disclosure form, which is required to be delivered upon first contact with a consumer of the Dallas office brokers prospect. The Texas Real Estate Commission require this form to be presented so that it helps to inform the individual talking with the broker that they need to know what side the broker represents.
Dallas Office Brokers Representation
Many times I speak with a tenant that has been speaking with various Dallas office brokers and they refer to the broker as their broker when in fact the broker is representing the interests of the landlord. “Their Dallas office brokers” responsibility is to the building not to the tenant. They must treat the tenant with respect and be truthful but their ultimate responsibility is to the landlord.
So how does a tenant know if the Dallas office brokers they are working with are looking out for their best outcome? This may sound crazy but the broker they are working with will usually have a signed Tenant Representation Agreement with the tenant indicating that they are obligated to the tenant and what their responsibilities are to the tenant. Without a written contract with broker the tenant really doesn’t have a broker representing them and their broker would be like all the other Dallas office brokers looking out for the interests of the landlord.
Unfortunately some tenants don’t want to sign a contract with a tenant representation broker. We think this is because they don’t understand that if they did they would automatically bring onto their team a dedicated professional that understands that Dallas office market and has complete fiduciary responsibility to them.
Dallas Office Brokers Contract
Sometimes the tenant doesn’t want to sign a contract because of bad experiences they may have had in the past. We believe that it is imperative that when a tenant is looking for Dallas office brokers to represent them that they look for professionals that only specialize in Dallas office tenant representation. By doing so they remove all potential conflicts of interest and they know that their broker is totally focused on only representing tenant’s interests and not any landlord’s. Additionally this type of broker has been immersed in thousands of hours of experience dealing with tenant’s issues and completely understands the concerns and issues a tenant may face in a lease negotiation.
When looking for a broker look for one that has had many years of personal experience assisting Dallas office tenants find good leases for their firms. Some Dallas office brokers are with old firms but they have six months of experience. We think it is better to have a broker with twenty years experience that can draw upon their own experiences to help a tenant navigate the lease negotiation and space selection process.
If you found this article on Dallas office brokers of interests you should also read our other informative articles on Dallas office space and Dallas office sublease.
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Ex-New York Knick Renaldo Balkman has epic meltdown during game in Philippines (video)
Mar 8, 2013, 9:00 AM EDT
Renaldo Balkman had a six-year career in the NBA with the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets, but more notable perhaps was his 2005-06 season at the University of South Carolina. That year he led the Gamecocks to two wins over eventual national champion Florida, and was the NIT Tournament MVP. He was also part of the multi-player trade with the Nuggets that brought Carmelo Anthony to New York.
Released by the Knicks last season, Balkman now plays professionally in the Philippines, although perhaps not for long. In a game between his Petron Blaze Boosters and the Alaska Aces on Friday night, Balkman went sort of nuts while protesting a call to officials..
Petron lost 83-73 to end a five-game win streak. Gotta love the announcers below, who treat the incident like they’re calling a WWE match. “Oh! Hes strangling Ar
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Recently Viewed: The Campaign (2012)
A flight attendant navigates the dim cabin. Several passengers—and key members of the flight crew—are suffering from a mysterious illness, and so she desperately (but quietly, to avoid causing a panic) seeks medical aid. She leans across one row and nudges a dozing passenger awake. “Excuse me, sir,” she whispers, “but are you a doctor?”
Cut to the reverse shot, revealing a stone-faced Leslie Nielsen wearing a gigantic stethoscope. “Why, yes, I am,” he replies, completely deadpan.
This, in my opinion, is the funniest moment in the Zucker Brothers’ Airplane. Despite an element of exaggeration, the performers play the scene totally straight, which only underlines the absurdity of the generic disaster movie premise.
The Campaign, a vehicle for the comedic stylings of Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, works best when it captures this tone—using a pinch of seriousness and semi-plausible situations to lampoon the ridiculousness of modern politics. From the shameless pandering (Ferrell’s character names various demographics, including local farmers and Filipino Tilt-A-Whirl operators, the “backbone of America”) to the dirty debate tactics (Galifianakis at one point dances around a question by accusing Ferrell of dancing around the same question), it certainly captures the flavor of election-time antics—which makes the satirical humor that much sharper.
Sure, the film occasionally strays into Farrelly Bros. territory (dumb gross-out humor)… but gosh darn it if I don’t find the idea of a little boy who wants to fart fairy dust gut-bustingly hilarious.
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I tend to freak-out a little when I remember that my belly still has a few months to grow even bigger than it already is. But hey, this thing ain't over until the fat lady screams, right?
There are times when I feel like a second-class citizen in my own body; at the same time, I enjoy feeling so physically in-tune. Every day is a conversation with my body, and I find all the changes, sensations, kicks, cravings, and even the new aches and pains pretty fascinating. It's not always a cakewalk, but I love sharing my body with Baby. Even more, I love assuring Jacob that Baby "told me" she wanted a spoonful of Nutella. Call it the mysterious maternal bond—I know what she likes.
I can honestly say that (so far) I've enjoyed being pregnant. I'm sure there are women out there who will want to smack me just for saying that, but I mean it. Yes, there have been days that were emotionally and physically overwhelming, but the good days have both outnumbered and out-shined them.
Before pregnancy, I expected (and dreaded) that there would be more miseries than joys, and have been pleasantly surprised to find the opposite. Lots of joys mingled with a few endurable miseries.
Of course, I hear the hardest days are still ahead of me... I better not speak too soon.
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I love that you always have such a positive attitude about everything! It always encourages me to be better! Love you!
I agree with you: " Lots of joys mingled with a few endurable miseries."
That is how pregnancy and motherhood are. (endurable misery of motherhood = reading Olivia and the missing toy 15+ times a day. I hate that book so much.)
Here is my opinion: If you are a happy person, you will be a happy pregnant person and a happy mother.
i always love your friend's comments! such good thoughts. glad you are feeling well. third trimester is my favorite. i don't think you will have any problems- though it is possible that sleeping will become uncomfortable those last few weeks or days. you look like a maternal goddess :) keep up the good work. i think baby robinson told me to buy the two LARGE containers of nutella at costco last week...she looks after her mom and aunt apparently. or so i'd like to think...
Love the picture. And love your always upbeat attitude. Lot of snow in Prove! Be careful of the ice. You would not want to slip in your condition - or any condition for that matter!
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So, You Think You Know Indy
I’m hitting the road for Indy this morning, so we’ll keep it light. How well do you know your trivia concerning the Indianapolis 500? Who’s the next Donald Davidson out there? Here are thirty-three questions to test your skill. I’m too cheap to award prizes, but top honors will be announced next Saturday. At least you can achieve a warm, fuzzy feeling. We’re not technical enough to have you submit it online except to have you e-mail the answers to me at [email protected]. They are short-answer and not multiple choice. Plus, they are not easy – although some are tougher than others. So load up Wikipedia, pull out those old programs and see how many you can get. Again, answers and winners will be announced next Saturday May 30. I’ll have my personal reflections of Race Day on Sunday morning. See you at the track! – GP
1. Tony Bettenhausen, Sr.’s real name was Melvin. Tony was just a nickname. How did he get the nickname “Tony”?
2. What was Tony Bettenhausen’s nickname while he was racing?
3. Who is the youngest pole sitter in the history of the Indianapolis 500?
4. Driver Pat O’Connor lost his life in an opening lap pile-up in turn three. What year did this happen?
5. What was the last year that gasoline was used as fuel in the Indianapolis 500?
6. Al Unser is the oldest driver to win the Indianapolis 500. Prior to his fourth win in 1987, who had been the oldest driver to win?
7. What was the first year that the Borg-Warner trophy was presented to the winning driver? Who was that driver?
8. What car number has won the Indianapolis 500 the most times?
9. Which starting spot has produced the most winners for the Indianapolis 500?
10. Which driver is the only driver to finish last in his first 500 and then finish first in his last 500?
11. What was the last year that a front-engine car started in the Indianapolis 500? Who was the driver?
12. What was the last year that a woman did not start in the Indianapolis 500?
13. Who is Cyrus Patschke?
14. Which driver has the most consecutive starts in the Indianapolis 500?
15. The rookie class of 1965 produced three future 500 winners. Name them.
16. This year will be John Andretti’s tenth Indianapolis 500 start. What year was his first?
17. With Lloyd Ruby’s death this past spring, there only eight drivers remaining that drove both front-engine and rear engine cars in the Indianapolis 500. Name them.
18. How many times has a Lola chassis won the Indianapolis 500?
19. Who is the only driver to win in a front-engine and rear-engine car?
20. Who was the first driver to break the 150 mph race average barrier?
21. When was the last time a relief driver was used in the Indianapolis 500?
22. How many drivers that raced in the Indianapolis 500 in the 1950’s are still living?
23. Of the thirty-three drivers that started in AJ Foyt’s first Indianapolis 500 in 1958; how many would lose their life while racing?
24. How many turbine powered cars actually raced in the Indianapolis 500?
25. What was the final year that Sid Collins headed the broadcast for the IMS Radio Network?
26. How many Indianapolis 500 victories does Roger Penske currently have as a car owner (as of Sat May 23, 2009)?
27. Including this year’s race, there have been nine different drivers with the last name of Jones to run in the Indianapolis 500. How many are related?
28. How many different Indianapolis 500 drivers have had the last name of Smith?
29. Who was the first father-son combination to try to qualify for the same Indianapolis 500? What year?
30. Who was the last driver to be fatally injured at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
31. What driver holds the record for most pole positions for the Indianapolis 500?
32. Arie Luyendyk holds the record for the fastest four lap qualifying average. What driver holds the single lap record?
33. There were a record, ten former winners in the 1992 Indianapolis 500. Name them.
May 23, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I just sent the answers to most of these but I too have a question:
Who was the first driver to drive a Lola in the race?
If you have the answer George (not me) owes you 20 thousand dollars.
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Drivers Still Hate To Lose
The IZOD IndyCar Series seemingly has been immune to a malady that has afflicted many other sports on several levels – indifference. There have been several instances in the NFL this season that have caused fans to question a player’s dedication to their profession. The most noteworthy example played out before a national audience on Monday night a few weeks ago, when Cardinal’s quarterback Derek Anderson was caught on camera laughing it up on the sidelines, while his team was getting bludgeoned by the 49ers.
Closer to home; while no one disputes the talents of Titan’s running back Chris Johnson, his sideline demeanor made it impossible to tell if the Titan’s were in the midst of a six game losing streak or winning streak. Although the Titans exorcised some of their demons yesterday by beating the Texans, Johnson was caught on camera late in the Titans-Texans game three weeks ago clowning around with teammates in the late stages of a 20-0 shutout. The Titans are so bad this year that no one but the two local markets saw the game, but it got mentioned a few times here the following week.
This isn’t limited to professional football. College players have been too willing lately to mug for cameras and lose their game face regardless of which end of the scoreboard they are on. The same goes for college and pro basketball. Don’t get me wrong – I think players should have fun and not be so stoic all the time, but I think that they should act like losing bothers them as much as it bothers their fans.
Although there is plenty of time for clowning around in the IZOD IndyCar Series, the drivers seem to know when to cut the act and get down to business. Scan the faces of the drivers during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the Indianapolis 500. Not many of them look like they are contemplating their next celebration dance.
Which brings me to another rant regarding the NFL…what is it with these pre-game speeches from the most vocal player on the team (Ray Lewis, Drew Brees, etc) that is followed by what sounds like a pack of barking dogs? Talk about contrived – they all seem to wait before the cameras for NFL Films is there before starting their chant. Every team has started to do it within just the past few years. It’s ridiculous sounding. If that ritual motivates anyone, I question their drive. I cannot imagine Scott Dixon leading his crew through a series of chants and responses like that. Anyway, I digress…
This may be one reason why I’m so attracted to racing. All of the participants still take it very seriously. Granted, the consequences of a mistake are much higher in motor sports than in stick and ball sports. If someone gets too careless and misses a blocking assignment, the quarterback might get sacked. The worst outcome is that the team may lose a game or worse yet, the quarterback might sustain an injury.
In the IZOD IndyCar Series – a mistake can cost someone his or her life. Each week, about 1,400 players will participate in an NFL game. Yes, many will be injured – some injuries will be career threatening and life-altering. Very few will sustain life-threatening injuries. The only player fatality in the NFL that I am aware of was in 1971, when Chuck Hughes of the Detroit Lions collapsed on his way back to the huddle and died of a heart attack during a game against the Chicago Bears.
Unfortunately, death will always be a part of racing. Whether or not Randy Bernard and most fans (myself included) get their wish to start pushing for new track records, if you hit the wall in the wrong spot going over 200 mph – the consequences can be deadly. I don’t know if a lot of people realize how lucky Vitor Meira was to come away from his 2009 crash at Indy with “only” a broken back. Had that crash occurred a few years ago before the SAFER barriers were installed (thanks to NASCAR, no doubt), he probably would not have survived.
Although racers will never publicly acknowledge that death ever enters their thought process, the possibility is always there and it probably affects their demeanor prior to a race.
But what about after a race? Fans complain when a driver criticizes her…eh, um…their crew for not doing something right, but in some ways – you can’t blame them. If a crew member forgets to put the right bolt back on correctly, it’s the driver that suffers far worse consequences than the crew member. But it’s not just their own safety that a driver frets about after a race. Drivers still hate to lose.
A couple of weeks ago, I was chastised for saying that Rafa Matos appeared to accept losing. I didn’t say he DID accept it, I said he gave that appearance that he accepted losing. I don’t pretend to know what goes on his head. I’ve never met Rafa Matos. I can only go by the brief glimpses I’m given through television. But from what I saw, Matos never gave the impression that he was terribly bothered by another bad day at the track. There is a fine line between being a good sport and being OK with losing. Of course, it might explain why an announcement is coming later today that will more than likely announce that his seat at de Ferran Dragon is being given to Tony Kanaan.
Some accuse Kanaan of being a brooding pouter. He can be, when he loses or is given an uncompetitive car. Based on the car that Matos was driving the past two seasons, he may be pouting a lot more. But I’ll promise you that Kanaan’s presence will get better performance from that entire team than the nonchalant attitude of Matos.
Some of the older NFL players do seem to care when their team loses. There is no question who won the game when Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is at the podium. It’s the younger generation of players who know that regardless of how they played on Sunday, they’ll still be getting a check on Tuesday. I’m personally glad that Will Power was almost despondent after slapping the wall at Homestead and costing himself the championship. He should have been. Had he gotten out of the car wearing a smile and joking around, I would have questioned his desire and commitment. As a fan, it bothers me that I care more about the outcome of a Titans game than some of the players
Although the IZOD IndyCar Series is on a definite upswing right now, there is no denying that there have been some very serious and legitimate concerns by fans in the past. Some of the previous administration made some very bone-headed moves and the league suffered accordingly. But not once did I ever hear any fans say that they thought the drivers were indifferent about their performance. Winning and losing still matters to them.
George Phillips
December 20, 2010 at 5:42 am
I think auto racing is still inherently dangerous in a way that football, basketball, etc., isn’t. Now, there are some hardcore competitors in thaose sports. You don’t find Peyton Manning laughing at a blowout; Kevin Garnett has a white-hot focus on winning.
But honestly, endeavors like the NFL have paled for me in recent years. I don’t like the overhyped, overproduced “entertainment” game it’s become, played by athletes who at times seem apathetic. As I said, there’s great competitors in the NFL, but you notice the Chris Johnson and Derek Anderson cases, you know? Thank goodness I have IndyCar.
December 20, 2010 at 6:56 am
I think–in pro sports–that the competition is still pretty intense when and if the game means something. When the game is meaningless, as many of them are, the intensity falters a bit. Also the money is so huge that they sometimes have to consider the cost/benefit factor. Like–do I really want to go up for that pass on a crossing route in December when my team is out of the playoffs anyway. Racers–Indy and Nascar–seem pretty focused most of the time for the reasons you stated. But there are start and parkers in Nascar and there are non-competitive teams in Indycar who just put down laps.
December 20, 2010 at 7:34 am
Chris Johnson can’t help that his coach has lost the team and his head can stray because of it. As for the pregame pep talk from the captains and coaches, that has always been a part of the game. The cameras know its coming and get to the players to show it because it makes for great TV. We did it in high school and that was a long time ago. As for IndyCar drivers, I wouldn’t pull for one who didn’t want to win. I still follow Tony Stewart in NASCAR because of that trait and it is something I liked about AJ Foyt. I can only follow those that want to win like that.
December 20, 2010 at 7:49 am
I don’t think you barked like animals to the militaristic cadence of one of your leaders when you played high school football. As for Jeff Fisher…he has NOT lost the team.
December 20, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I’ve been around pro athletes of all sports (especially baseball) a lot, and they are all insanely competitive individuals. You have to be in order to get to that level. I had an uncle who was a pro baseball player and played college basketball, and he HATED to lose. I remember him once even talking trash and then getting upset when he lost a game of lawn darts at a family reunion.
Some just don’t show it the way we would like them to, and others reach the point where they are only concerned about themselves (I do think Johnson is a guy who doesn’t care about winning or losing, so long as he gets his carries).
In some sports where the season is so long you have to keep and even keel or it will eat you alive. So those guys go out to win ever game, but at the same time they don’t live or die with it. A baseball player would have to be committed if they did. “That’s baseball” is a phrase I hear a lot from guys because one, they know even in an MVP year they are going to make 400 outs in a year and two, when you win 100 games you still lose two months worth of them, and most of those losses are out of your control.
I think IndyCar drivers have to have a more laser-like focus than other athletes given their margin of error, but to say they care about winning and losing more than other athletes is a broad stroke. That said, what I do like about IndyCar is that EVERY RACE COUNTS. You don’t have the luxury of having a bad day, in many of the ways you mentioned, especially when it comes to the championship. So of course many of these guys are going to take winning and losing very personally, as they well should.
December 20, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Yes there is nothing contrived in racing.
The NASCAR victory lane celebrations. Victory donuts and burnouts. Danica putting on her “show” after someone has wronged her. Paul Tracy playing a WWE character. Kyle Busch doing the same. The Waltrip’s. Digger The Gopher.
Most of these race drivers are from very, very privaledged families and have more money then they could ever spend anyway. And in NASCAR you can make millions of dollars by just running 26th every week and selling a bunch of souvineer crap.
December 21, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Wow, it had been a long time since the last time I strongly disagreed with one of your articles, George.
A few minutes after Castroneves lost the 2010 Edmonton race, he was smiling at the camera. He wasn’t happy at all, yet he wanted people to look at him and feel ok. After all, sport is just another form of entertainment. Drivers and all sportsmen feel bad when they lose, but that shouldn’t forbid them to feel good that they had a nice race / match of the sprot they love to do.
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1938 Diary of Vada Eileen Paris
January 5 - October 5, 1938This High School Senior Graduation picture was taken of Vada Eileen Paris around 19-1/2 years of age (May, 1936). The Diary was written while Vada was a Sophmore attending Northwestern State Teacher College, in Alva, Oklahoma. She speaks of the things she experienced during January 5th through October 5th, 1938.
(1938 was two years before My Father, Gene McGill, and Vada Paris got married (March 24, 1940).
I have broken her Diary down into Months for easier viewing. If anyone out there reading this Diary comes across anything or name familar with their family, I would appreciate communicating and learning more about them.
Please contact Linda McGill Wagner with your comments about my mother's 1938 Diaries. Thanks!
This should give you another Insight into Our Family History. I would like to Dedicate this to My Sons, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends that I have acquired throughout My Lifetime. I leave this as a tribute and legacy of/for our families and the next Generations to follow.
As you read Vada's Diary please note that what I have put into [...] are my interpretations and notes, and NOT those of Vada's. Enjoy a Trip through to the Past!
Vada - 1938 Sophomore from Seiling, Okla., at Northwestern State Teachers College.
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The Oregon League of Conservation Voters endorses Ben Unger for House District 29
Date:February 6, 2012
For immediate release: February 6, 2010
Contact: Andy Maggi, OLCV Political Director, 503-224-4011 x212
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters endorses Ben Unger for House District 29
Hillsboro, OR—The Oregon League of Conservation Voters has endorsed Ben Unger for State Representative in House District 29.
“Ben Unger is going to be one of Oregon’s next environmental champions, and I’m proud that he’s earned our early endorsement,” said OLCV Executive Director Doug Moore.
“Ben’s commitment to conservation, his dedication to protecting Oregon’s farms and our land, and his emphasis on building a strong local economy based on the area’s agricultural heritage demonstrates that he is the best choice to represent the people of House District 29.”
House District 29 covers Forest Grove, Cornelius, and parts of Hillsboro and Washington County. Both Unger and fellow Democrat Katie Riley are seeking the nomination in the May primary. Katie Riley ran in 2010 and lost to current Representative, Katie Eyre (R).
"I feel lucky to live in one of the few places in the country where communities have come together to protect farmland, open spaces, clean air and clean water. Oregon is a great place to live because it's a beautiful place to live,” Unger said. On receiving OLCV’s endorsement Unger added, “As a legislator, I will fight to protect Oregon - to keep it beautiful and safe. I am proud to have OLCV's endorsement - to me it means that the state's best environmental activists believe I can make a difference in Salem. That's an honor."
Any candidate seeking an OLCV endorsement must first fill out a questionnaire covering a variety of relevant environmental issues. Following review of the questionnaire, OLCV conducts face-to-face interviews with each candidate. When making candidate endorsements, OLCV considers each candidate’s environmental record,, and hold all of our elected officials accountable.
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Lot’s Wife Turns to Salt
All she had to do was look straight ahead.
Behind was her home, her possessions, friends and lovers; but ahead was life.
She had her family hand-in-hand fleeing the corrupted city and its destruction. The blessings of the privileged had turned to gluttony, pride and laziness; while the most poor and needy and hurting became the exploited, oppressed and raped.
Just ten righteous individuals might have been enough to stop the destruction, but ten could not be found.
If only Abraham had continued his priestly haggling, he might have understood that it wasn’t fifty righteous or forty or thirty or twenty or even ten for whom God would spare the masses.
It was one.
The righteousness of a single man could be imputed to a world of sinners.
Perhaps it was the cities’ lingering odors that caught her attention. Perhaps it was a forgotten treasure or just a feeling of wistfulness, but all it took was one moment. She looked away from the promise of life ahead for one last glimpse of her past and instantly became a monument to it.
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It’s nearly a year ago since I posted about our Dave being after my gin and tonic; but as nothing much has happened in the meantime, I thought that my favourite tipple was safe from the ‘nanny state’: but I was wrong for our
prick Prime Minister now seems to be intent on increasing the price of booze, on the flawed assumption that higher prices will reduce binge drinking.
It would seem that, increasingly, the state has decided that it knows what is best for the ordinary citizens of this country, and that our own opinions are not remotely relevant. Our politicians are, now more than ever, decreeing what is bad for us, and robbing people of the ability to think for themselves. Of course the politicians involved in all these new policies aimed at ‘saving us from ourselves’ never inform us that they are really aimed at raising revenue.
The ‘we know better than you’ mob have come up with another couple of ideas recently … Increase car parking charges to force people to walk and cycle more .. and .. ban fast food outlets, such as fish and chip shops (remember providing smaller salt shakers with finer holes ?), from being opened near to schools: and, as you would expect, some ‘nanny’ bright spark has suggested that those ‘chippies’ already located near schools should sell .. Yes! .. You’ve guessed it .. ”healthy options”!
I bet that the kids in the queue outside Niko’s ’Typhoidopulos Pizza and Fish Bar’ are really looking forward to that, but I can’t see the old doner kebab slicer offering …
… a ‘Fruit and Veggie Combo’ anytime soon !
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I was a little too young for Born To Run, in fact I was probably too young for Darkness on the Edge of Town, but as a 16 year old I found it by chance. My friends didn't care. Local radio wasn't buying into the hype at the moment. Not much stirring for a high school kid in 1978 on the Bruce front. Then I got my hands on a copy and things changed. Forever. Before this I was all about Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith (still like 'em too) but hearing this album changed the way I heard music.
I was the classic case of the "teenager". Mad at my father for whatever reason. Not getting along with my step mother. Mad at my mother for divorcing my dad (like he had nothing to do with it). I got over all of this soon enough, but at that particular time in my life I dropped the needle on Badlands and things changed. Here were feelings and thoughts expressed that I had and would continue to have. It's not always a rosy world out there and we need to get through. That and some killer rock & roll. I know these songs are over-played over the years, but they are for a reason. This album is just amazing.
Adam Raised a Cain voiced my feelings about my relationship with my father at the time. It screamed it out of the speakers and while I came to understand him over the years, much like Bruce does on Independence Day (an amazing track off of the River), this one spoke right to me at 16.
Something in the Night and Candy's Room have some screaming guitar and I love 'em both but the highlight comes at the end of side 1...Racing in the Street. What most folks hear as a song about a guy a girl and a car is all about the same redemption that we all seek. The question is will we ever find it. A simply stunning song.
Side 2 is loaded with concert staples: The Promised Land, Prove It All Night and Darkness on the Edge of Town. The first two all full of promise and hope. The latter searching for that chance that we all hope is out there. The battle rages on in each of our lives the question is will life's little victories be enough to get us through.
Even the out-takes, some of which will make The River, and some which don't see the light of day until the Tracks collection are so far above what was out then, or now, that the music continues to amaze me. I love a lot of what he did and I like most of the rest quite a bit, but for me this was the pinnacle of his career. And I keep going back again and again. Searching for that redemption...
Great post, I was too young for born to run, but I loved the Darkness. I had it from the local public Library and had it on tape with Manfred Mann's Watch. Funny how time has slipped away. But I still love both albums.
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The first presidential debate held last night focused on the economy, taxes and healthcare. Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama by saying the economy has been recovering slowly and has a high unemployment rate, calling into question his record and policies.
Obama said with the economy that he inherited four years ago, his policies are bringing America back from its crisis. While a lot of things were brought up during the debate, including social security, there are some aspects that weren’t mentioned. Obama didn’t discuss Romney’s work at Bain Capital. He also didn’t bring up the governor’s hesitation in releasing more than two years of his tax returns.
Romney discussed his plans of repealing the president’s healthcare plan and talked about his years as governor in Massachusetts when his healthcare plan was implemented. While there weren’t any dramatic moments in the debate, Romney was more aggressive overall.
Who won the first Presidential debate? Take Our Poll Below…
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (The Oxford Shakespeare), ed. with a glossary by W.J. Craig M.A. (Oxford University Press, 1916).
A version compatible with Kindle (Mobi format).
This text-based PDF or EBook was created from the HTML version of this book and is part of the Portable Library of Liberty.
One of the plays in the 1916 Oxford University Press edition of all of Shakespeare’s plays and.
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Your polite note is so full of kindnesses, that I know not which most to thank you for. That of your promise to fix a day to favour me with your company, and to prevail on Mr Wilson to come also, I prefer. Your brother, the colonel, was enjoying practical gratifications, whilst we were indulging in speculative ones. He was even with us. I am obliged by his card, and am desirous of having the honour of his acquaintance. Alas! I am obliged to go for a few days to Ireland, and to set off on Tuesday next, my brother having particularly desired me to see him in Dublin. Your pamphlet on the Judiciary Establishment is gone to be bound, and it will receive my greatest attention, for, in Asia, courts are much wanted, and good laws. I was reading it, when Colonel Bentham was amusing himself with the Essay on Woman. His Panopticon would, me-thinks, be a good building for a jealous man. The genuine native of Siberia I should behold with eagerness as a rare animal, but mere curiosities, in general, have very little attraction. Cui bono is my question. Your brother is pleased with novelties. Immediately upon my return, I shall claim your promise, and hope that your brother will accompany you.—I remain,” &c.
A Frenchman, named Duquesneau, a shoemaker by trade, had married a servant of Bentham’s. On the 3d February, 1793, a king’s order was issued, banishing the said Duquesneau, and directing him to leave the nation within three days. Bentham took him into his house. The man was supposed, but without any the slightest grounds, to be connected with the republican party in France. Bentham was at this time engaged in his Panopticon negotiations, and was assuredly not likely to obtain favour by interfering on behalf of this poor foreigner. I find in Bentham’s handwriting the following endorsement on the king’s warrant:—
“King’s Order of Banishment to Duquesneau, under the Alien Act,—acting functionary Huskisson, afterwards cabinet minister. The order being groundless, J. B., Q. S. P. [Jeremy Bentham, Queen Square Place] attended at the Alien Office to prove it so to be. Huskisson was haughty and unreasonable, but yielded, though with a bad grace.”
The royal thunder, directed against Monsieur Duquesneau, the shoemaker, was thus spent in vain. This letter of Bentham to Henry Dundas explains the case:—
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8th. August 1823
It was set down in my minds calendar to write to you this very day, and forestall your letter. I remained at Dorking till wednesday morning, and deferred writing till I should get to town, and be more able to speak with precision about my Gatcomb movements.
I must first tell you, that I have been at work, and, I think, to good purpose, at Dorking. Last year I did something considerable towards the exposition of all the phenomena classed under the title of Thought.1 I have pursued the subject, during the last few weeks; and all the phenomena called intellectual, (still leaving the moral) have undergone investigation. You know my opinion was, that they might all be expounded upon the principles of Hartley, and might be satisfactorily shewn to be nothing but sensations, and the ideas, the copies of these sensations, combined in groups by association. I think I have now made this satisfactory exposition; that I have not left one point doubtful, or likely to be disputed but by those who lie under the dominion of previous associations, and are not capable of the degree of attention which is necessary to break their fetters. After explaining, in an elementary manner, the phenomena of sensation, and the representations of sensations, the ideas, and also the laws of association, and the artifice of naming, I proceed to apply these elements, and examine how far they go in accounting for all the complicated phenomena, included under the titles, Imagination, Memory, Belief, Judgement, Ratiocination, Abstraction, and so on. No body has seen the papers but John, whose mind however is perfectly ripe to judge of them: and to him the expositions appear to be easy of comprehension, and perfectly satisfactory. I doubt not that they will appear equally so to you. I confess that the evidence has turned out to be shorter, more simple, and conclusive, by far, than I had dared to anticipate. I should like to have your opinion of it; and if I can get it copied, so that you would be able to read it, I will send it to you. The whole is within a very narrow compass; and it will need to be a good deal dilated, and made familiar by illustrations, in writing it afresh for the public. In its present shape, the analysis is given in the naked state in which it presented itself to me, as I advanced step by step.—I mean to go on, next, to the exposition of the Will, and the different phenomena commonly classed under it, the desires, passions, &. c., called the “active Powers of the mind”, by the Scotch and other philosophers. This will be easy; and when this is done, the whole of what we call mind will be explained. I shall then look upon myself as having rendered no small service to the cause of light. I got so full of my subject, that I could not tear myself away from Dorking. There was, however, another reason. For as it is necessary that McCulloch1 and I should so arrange our matters, that one of us shall always be here; and as business came on which rendered it impossible for him to go away at the time which had been originally settled between him and me, that so I might have the half of my holidays now, and the other half to go to Gatcomb with, the latter half of September; I lost nothing by staying at Dorking: for now the time of my getting to Gatcomb will be necessarily postponed for some weeks beyond the time when I hoped I could be with you, and as my stay will also be shortened I shall make my run down to you by my single self. I shall have an ostensible week for you, which I shall make all but two; for I can come off by the night coach on a wednesday evening; and I can be with you all the evening of the next tuesday week. I regret that I shall not see your country in all its beauty; but I come to enjoy yourselves, my own dear friends; and I shall be happy in spite of all the rest. My wife prays me to say every thing to Mrs. Ricardo expressive of her sense of her kindness, in her wishes to see her and girls. With respect to her, however, she hardly proposes to wean her little one1 so soon; and would not be easy at leaving her in the hands of those she has at Dorking. We must look forward to a future time. I beg my own kind regards, and all my gratitude to Mrs. Ricardo. A propos of gratitude, tell her that the turtle came in admirable order, and was a high treat to some friends we had with us from London, who celebrated her health in a bumper. Tell the young ladies not to forget me, nor to let absence deprive me of one jot of their affections: for I cannot consent to lose an atom. Mine, they may be assured, will stand the trial of time.
I am happy to hear that you have been employed upon your proposed Tract: and have no doubt of your proving the merits of your plan.2 Poor Malthus, and his Measure of Value! I am more and more satisfied that your account of the matter, which both Mc.Culloch and myself have adopted, is the true exposition; and that it wants nothing but to be somewhat better expressed than any of us has yet done it, to satisfy every body, except Malthus and Torrens. Mc.Culloch gave me hopes that he would write an article Value in the Suppl. on purpose.3 He also told me that you were to reconsider the subject with your pen in your hand. Why should you despair of putting what you conceive clearly down upon paper clearly? Why despair of doing any thing? Where is that able pen you talk of? I shall try mine upon the subject one of these days. Some one of us three must do it—or it will not be done. Let us all try, and we can adopt the best.
I have been reading the correspondence of Voltaire and D’Alembert, the two last Volumes, in the large collection of Voltaires works. I think it would interest you much. It contains some of the most interesting points of the history of literature at that time in France; one of the most interesting of all the portions of that history—also much information on the state of the human mind, and the instruments by which it was worked upon both for good and for evil—in short I recommend it strongly to your perusal. You will be much entertained, and somewhat edified, by running over a good deal of the works of Voltaire. For elegance and wit, they are almost always delightful; and frequently admirable in tendency.—
Whatever you do, let the consideration of the grand cause be always uppermost. The real principles of good government have you alone, among public men, who thoroughly understand them. You alone therefore can be their real champion.
J. Mill
I must say a word about the poor fishes. I think the error was in not making the pond for the gold and silver darlings, higher up than all the rest. For the spawn of these cormorant fish is so very small that it will make its way through almost any thing through which water will go. The stronger fish, which will be sure to devour the spawn of the weaker, will prevent the favourites from multiplying, I should fear; though they may not consume the grown ones. They all devour the young of one another. What sport for Mr. Samuda! How happy!
[3 ]Addressed: ‘David Ricardo Esq. M.P. / Gatcomb Park / Minchinhampton / Glostershire’.MS in R.P.—Printed in Minor Papers, pp. 206–9 and 229. The cover, which bears the postcript on one side and the address on the other, has been there regarded as an independent letter from John Stuart Mill, owing to its being sealed with the initials ‘JSM’ (cp. below, p. 390, n. 1); the handwriting, however, is undoubtedly that of James Mill and the postmark on the cover (8 Aug. 1823) agrees with the date of the letter.
[1 ]During the summer of 1822, the first holiday which he spent at Dorking, Mill had begun writing his Analysis of the Human Mind; he worked at it during his vacations at Dorking for eight years and published it in 1829. (See J. S. Mill, Autobiography, pp. 68–9.)
[1 ]William McCulloch: Mill was now next to him in the office.
[1 ]Mary, the Mills’ eighth child, born in 1822.
[2 ]The Plan for a National Bank.
[3 ]No article ‘Value’ appeared in the Supplement to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Olympic Village provides comfortable sleeping arrangements for athletes under 5-foot-8
Situated in a room that appears to be esthetically plagiarized from a Target billboard, the London Olympic Athletes Village offers two beds measuring 68 inches long for competitors to sleep in.
Yes, within a single collegiate-style dormitory, two top-tier athletes will rest up for an event that will generate billions of dollars in advertising revenue in a bed that many prisons would deem underwhelming. Although to be fair, napping in a twin bed next to your college roommate is usually the time in one’s life when we are able to wake up at 6:00 a.m. and train for elite competition, so perhaps they can channel some of the famous “freshman energy” philosophy majors are known for.
The night stands, however, are actually pretty cool.
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HD EndoEYE™ – Recipient of the 2006 SLS Innovations of the Year Award
Orangeburg, N.Y., September 20, 2006 - Olympus, a global leader in designing and delivering advanced and innovative healthcare solutions, was presented with the prestigious SLS Innovations of the Year Award for its revolutionary HD EndoEYE™ video laparoscope at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons' 15th International Congress and Endo Expo.
The Olympus HD EndoEYE was selected for this award based on its advanced imaging capabilities and the impact that high-definition (HD) imaging can have in the surgical community. The picture quality delivered by HD produces a sharp, smooth, breathtaking image with an amazing level of contrast, detail, and color reproduction when compared to standard definition formats, because of HD’s higher pixel count and density. Consequently the higher resolution is the major advantage of HD for clinical applications because it holds the potential for doctors to improve the precision of diagnosing and treating different conditions.
HD EndoEYE is the only high-definition (HD) video laparoscope that, when combined with the EVIS EXERA II™ HD imaging system, introduces superior HD imaging to the O.R. This unique all-in-one concept is powered by an HD distally mounted video chip, which delivers an impressively high-resolution image that is remarkably life-like. HD EndoEYE is truly revolutionizing traditional laparoscopy by introducing the technological advancements of HD to endoscopic surgery – NOW!
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers many services aimed at helping students resolve personal difficulties and strengthen the skills, attitudes and knowledge that help enable students to take full advantage of their University experiences. Services include counseling for individuals, couples and groups, referrals to community resources, and crisis intervention. Call CAPS at (734) 764–8312 for more information or to make an appointment.
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The Office of Student Conflict Resolution administers the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the University of Michigan policy that details the non–academic rights and responsibilities of students. The office provides educationally focused conflict resolution services, including mediation, as well as educational programs. Call (734) 936–6308.
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The Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw and Livingston Counties offers affordable mediation services. The Center is a not–for–profit organization that can assist individuals, groups, and others in working out disagreements. The mediators are trained volunteers. You can reach the Center at 100 N. 4th Avenue, PO Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107–8645. (734) 222–3745.
Visit Wayne State University’s Campus Conflict Resolution Resources Project. The project is designed to provide helpful dispute resolution information to students, staff, and faculty.
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These images are from the first implementation of my backend, where I had accidentally called normalize() on a vector which was almost normalized. The result is pixel-imperfection when compared to the standard ARB2 backend, and the cost of pointless normalization in the fragment shader.
You can also see the importance of running a comparison or image-diff program when implementing a new backend. Can you see the differences between the first two images immediately, with the naked eye? I couldn't.
Finally, here is the backend running the hellhole level. The black regions are areas that would be rendered by the (currently unimplemented in GLSL) heatHaze shader. Not bad for an i965 GPU.
Just for the laughs, here is what happens when Doom 3 decides to try LSD; or fails to pass initialized texture coordinates from the vertex program to the fragment program in the ARB2 backend.
Is it bad that I want to play in something that looks like the image diff? That looks awesome; reminds me of NPR Quake.
I don't know whether it's bad. It might cause a migraine after a few hours. ;-)
However it would not be difficult to implement such a rendering mode. Basically a few lines of GLSL and some very minor (1-2 FPS or less) performance degradation.
Support for OpenGL ES2.0 is also under development, along with a few other development branches. Nothing release worthy yet, though.
I wonder if I can run doom3 on an arm Linux pc? It would be great to run on a pc that uses less than 5 watts unlike any x86 CPU available right now.
Yes, it's trivial to compile for the ARM architecture. However performance will suffer especially on low-power hardware and depending on the GPU available; SGX, for example, seems to have a particularly difficult time with multi-pass renderers.
x86 also has the advantage of having SIMD code already available, although you could implement a NEON backend relatively easily, if you're familiar with ARM NEON assembly programming.
In any case, you're going to be GPU bound rather than CPU bound, and a SIMD backend isn't going to solve that problem.
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Samus + Mega Man Valentine’s Day Card
Created by redditor katiecrimespree for your favorite mechanized robo-lover this...
You would never imagine how much the internet actually weighs very interesting video warning there is a lot of technical talk but it is still interesting.
Pay what you want and choose where your money goes to charity to the developer or both this is a great idea.
The Humble Voxatron Bundle
Since it is Halloween check out this video the guy tells a story and does illusions while messing with an iPad.
This is freaking awesome this makes all those dreams about having one since Back To The Future 2 come true.
The University Of Pittsburgh and Johns Hopkins University collaborated together on this project to make a thought controlled prosthetic limb.
Wonderful isn’t it the pace at which technology moves it is awesome I mean come on a flexible phone makes me wonder what is next.
Can’t wait for this I knew they were going to do The Avengers as a movie since they started doing Iron Man that scene after the credits was a huge clue then Captain America just made it official.
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Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari weren't the best of friends on The Hills -- and that hasn't changed!
In the new issue, on stands Friday, Us Weekly catches up with the cast of the popular 2006-2010 MTV show The Hills to find out where they are now.
PHOTOS: Best moments ever on The Hills
Cavallari, 25, welcomed her first child, son Camden, with her fiance, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, 29, on August 8.
One person not sending her congratulations: Conrad. Though the two briefly reconciled, Conrad, 26, tells Us, "I don't talk to Kristin anymore."
PHOTOS: Lauren Conrad's BFF history
Another former costar not speaking to Conrad? Audrina Patridge."I don't really talk to Lauren or see her at all," Patridge, 27, revealed to Celebuzz last week. "I think there was a little bit of a falling out. We kind of went our separate ways. The show brought us together and without that show, we all kind of go back to our own thing."
PHOTOS: Audrina's best bikini moments
But Patridge did say that she'd reunited with former cast members on the small screen somebody. "Give it another year or two years, because then everyone will be established," she said. "I feel like between two years ago and now, everyone is transitioning and figuring it out."
Pick up then new issue of Us Weekly, on stands Friday, to catch up on all your favorite Hills stars.
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Lauren Conrad: "I Don't Talk to Kristin Cavallari Anymore"
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So my brother offered me a sip of his Honeyboba, so being the fattie I am at night I decided to drink some. Then as soon as I was done taking a sip I realized he was sick……………fuck.
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A Dozen New Oakland Unwrapped StoresFriday, October 30th, 2009
Oakland Unwrapped would like to introduce you to the latest additions to our online marketplace:
Baby Girl Designs: fine artwork by Jeanette Madden on notecards, journals, gift bags and boxes, and more.
By Nieves: all natural handmade body care products made with essential oils.
CC Star: original and custom-made handmade cuffs and snap bracelets, coin purses and pouches made from vintage neckties.
East Bay Express eDeals: gift certificates to local stores, including bath & body, food & drink, books, music, and more, sold at 25% off the certificate face value.
Envirodryz: low-tech, eco-friendly clotheslines.
Ezme Designs: funky, unique, and custom-made ceramic bowls, mugs, and dishes.
Kristine Online: unique and fun collectible toys, dolls, and gifts.
Looks Good From The Front: handmade hair accessories and birdcage veils.
Pushcart Design: a graphic design studio that creates politically and geographically influenced t-shirts and posters.
Sarah Swell Jewelry: nature-inspiried handcrafted fine jewelry.
Steppen Simply: necklaces and earrings to make you look and feel “simply” beautiful in any outfit for any occasion at any time.
YB Timepieces: high-quality fashion watches.
More stores are being added all the time, so keep checking for more fun and unique Oakland-based businesses!
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Dispatch Staff Photo by JOHN HAEGER (Twitter: @OneidaPhoto) Hamilton's Ben Knecht (7) reacts after scoring a goal in the first half of a Section III playoff match against Utica Notre Dame on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 in Hamilton. The Emerald Knights won.
Dispatch Staff Photo by JOHN HAEGER (Twitter: @OneidaPhoto) Hamilton's Devon Schubert (21), UND's Matthew Waszkiewicz (7) and Hamilton's Ben Knecht (7) work for control of the ball in the first half of their Section III playoff match on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 in Hamilton.
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Arturo "Thunder" Gatti
CANASTOTA – There’s no telling what the weather will be like in Canastota next June when the International Boxing Hall of Fame opens its doors to 11 new inductees. One sure thing is that there will be a little “Thunder” in the air.
Two-division champion Arturo “Thunder” Gatti and five-time world champion Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill lead the IBHOF Class of 2013, both being inducted in their first year of eligibility. They are joined by two-time light flyweight champion Myung-Woo Yuh in the modern category. “Let’s get it on,” referee Mills Lane, ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. and manager Arturo “Cuyo” Hernandez will be inducted as non-participants, while cartoonist Ted Carroll and journalist Colin Hart join the IBHOF as observers. Joe Coburn rounds out the Class of 2013 in the pioneer category.
“We’re extremely excited about the Class of 2013 and very much looking forward to honoring the 24th class of inductees,” said IBHOF executive director Edward Brophy.
The Class of 2013 was announced at the hall Monday.
In addition to the induction of 11 new members, there will also be tributes to Canastota’s own welterweight champion Carmen Basilio, who passed away early last month. The theme of the June 7 event at the Rusty Rail will be “A Night of Welterweight Warriors,” highlighting Basilio and fellow champion from Canastota Billy Backus.
“Carmen Basilio was my sports hero,” said Town of Lenox supervisor Rocky DiVeronica. “We sure will miss him.”
The spirit of Gatti will also be strongly felt throughout the weekend. He was one of boxing’s greatest action fighters, participating in four “Fights of the Year,” throughout his career. “Thunder” won the International Boxing Federation 130-pound belt in 1995, defeating Tracy Harris Patterson. He defended the title three times, including a fifth-round technical knockout of Gabriel Ruelas in 1997’s “Fight of the Year.” He relinquished the belt later in the year to campaign at lightweight. Gatti’s 10-round loss to Ivan Robinson earned “Fight of the Year” in 1998.
Gatti briefly moved to the welterweight division where he beat Oscar De La Hoya with a fifth-round technical knockout before moving to the 140-pound division. There he participated in an epic trilogy with “Irish” Micky Ward, with Gatti taking two of the three bouts. The first and third bouts won “Fight of the Year” in 2002 and 2003 respectively. In 2004 he captured the vacant World Boxing Council junior welterweight crown, which he successfully defended twice. Following a loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. he boxed three more times, retiring in 2007 with a 40-9 record, with 31 knockouts. Gatti died two years later in Brazil.
“He gave it all in the ring,” said Ward of Gatti. “He gave the fans what they wanted. I’m really happy for Arturo.”
Ward will participate in the Official Enshrinement Ceremony in place of his friend. Continued...
Hill was known for his exceptional hand speed and an excellent jab, and will join his trainers Eddie Futch and Freddie Roach in Canastota. Hill won a middleweight silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and turned pro later that year. In 1987 he became Class of 2012 inductee Roach’s first world champion by defeating WBA light heavyweight champion Leslie Stewart with a fourth-round TKO. He defended his title 10 times over four years before losing a 12-round decision to Thomas Hearns. Hill regained the vacant belt from Frank Tate in 1992 and again defended it 10 times. He lost a unification bout to WBO champion Dariusz Michalczewski in 1997, but won a 2000 bout with Fabrice Tiozzo in the first round to earn the WBA cruiserweight crown. He quickly lost the belt to Jean Marc Mormeck, but regained it with a win over Valery Brudov in 2006. After dropping two bouts in 2007 “Quicksilver” hung up the gloves for good, retiring with a 50-7 record and 23 knockouts.
“It’s the biggest honor that’s ever been bestowed upon me,” said Hill. “It’s more than winning the five world titles and the Olympic silver medal. It’s the biggest thing – outside of my children and my wife – that’s ever happened to me. I know this would have meant so much to my father. He passed away a year ago and this was a big thing for him. I’m so happy. You have no idea.”
Yuh becomes the second South Korean enshrined in Canastota, following in 2010 inductee Jung-Koo Chang’s footsteps. He utilized a whirlwind style full of combinations that overwhelmed opponents and earned him the nickname “Sonagi,” which translates to rainfall. The 5-foot-4 Yuh turned pro at 18 and was unbeaten in 36 bouts over nine years. He won the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation light flyweight championship in 1984 and the WBA light flyweight crown in 1985. He defended his crown a record 17 times over six years, eventually losing to Hiroki Ioka in 1991. It would be the only loss of his career. Yuh won the rematch the following year, defended his crown once and retired in 1993 with a record of 38-1 with 14 knockouts.
“I feel honored and I’m proud as a boxer,” said Yuh.
Lane is only the eighth referee to be inducted, the third in the past four years. The third man in the ring earned a reputation as a no-nonsense referee early in his career. He coined his catchphrase “let’s get it on” late in the 1970s, and it rapidly became a fan favorite. He refereed several controversial bouts, including the rematch between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, where Tyson famously bit Holyfield’s ear. He retired in 1998 and starred in the syndicated TV show “Judge Mills Lane” through 2001. Lane suffered a stroke in 2002 and continues to recover at his home in Reno.
“Mills was thrilled and appreciative to learn that he was elected into the IBHOF’s Class of 2013,” said his wife Kaye. “He loves boxing. Even more, he loves the boxing community that has been such an important part of his life for over 50 years.”
Meanwhile Lennon is in even rarer air, joining 1997 inductee Joe Humphreys and 2012 inductee Michael Buffer as the third ring announcer in the hall. Following in his father’s footsteps, Lennon has traveled the world as one of boxing’s premier announcers. He announced Buster Douglas’ 1990 upset of Mike Tyson and has been the ring announcer for “SHOWTIME Championship Boxing” since 1991. Lennon’s known for his flawless pronunciation of difficult names, as well as his pre-fight battle call “It’s showtime!”
Hernandez is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in Mexican boxing history. He guided fellow Hall of Famers Carlos Zarate, Ricardo “Finito” Lopez and Ruben “El Puas” Olivares. Overall, he worked with 12 world champions and 37 Mexican national champions before his death in 1990.
Carroll and Hart compiled over a century of boxing experience between the two of them. Carroll’s artwork could be found in “The Ring” magazine for over 50 years. The famed cartoonist also wrote for the magazine, and his work also appeared in several New York newspapers. Hart began covering boxing in 1964 for London’s Daily Herald, moving to The Sun in 1969. His first assignment in America was the “Fight of the Century,” featuring Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. He saw a number of other memorable bouts before his retirement in 2000 after 31 years. Hart continues to contribute to The Sun, serving as the paper’s boxing columnist. He won the Nat Fleischer Award for “Excellence in Boxing Journalism” in 2011, the first British writer to do so.
The 24th annual Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled for June 6-9 in Canastota. Events include the annual golf tournament, Banquet of Champions, ringside lectures, celebrity workouts, a 5K Fun Run, parade and autograph card show. The Official Enshrinement Ceremony will be held on June 9 on the Hall of Fame Museum Grounds. Continued...
Hall of Fame Weekend doesn’t just provide boxing fans a chance to mingle with each other, as well as their heroes. It’s also an economic boon to the area, bringing $2.3 million dollars into Madison, Oneida and Onondaga Counties, according to the executive director of Madison County tourism Jim Walters. He added $700,000 comes to Madison County swim team has strong start
- Vernon-Verona-Sherrill girls bowling beats New Hartford 9-2
- Oneida's boys basketball team beats Camden 54-28
- Morrisville-Eaton girls basketball tops Westmoreland
- Hamilton girls basketball falls to Unadilla Valley
- Cazenovia boys basketball wins home opener over Chittenango
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By PERRY L. NOVAK
Dispatch Sports Editor
VERONA - Preston Denby's lament after his Vernon-Verona-Sherrill's girls basketball team lost to Whitesboro 60-37 was predictable.
And accurate.
"It would have been a helluva game if we scored in the first quarter," the veteran Red Devils coach said. "We couldn't make shots."
VVS (5-12) did during the next two quarters as it played the Section III power evenly, but it was too little and too late.
"They're a good team, but we missed too many shots," Denby said.
Jennifer Deuel led the visitors with 21 points and had a hand in many of the plays that led to Whitesboro being ahead 15-0 after eight minutes. Maria Lapertosa and Jessica Scott also scored in double figures for the winners while Codie Bayeur was VVS' lone girl to do that and had 14.
Whitesboro 15 15 11 19 - 60
VVS 0 16 11 10 - 37
Whitesboro: Jennifer Deuel 21, Maria Lapertosa 11, Jessica Scott 10, Kaylee Gassner 6, Lindsay Roberts 4, Alyssa Trad 4, Alexis Delahunt 2, Lauren Lapertosa 2.
VVS (5-12): Codie Bayeur 14, Paige Zupan 4, Clara Richardson 6, Therese Pitman 9, Kaitlyn Reader 2, Laura Strobel 2.
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This story broke my heart. I hope Etta will visit us at and we will ship any order she places for free. We are proud to be "fake" and we are proud that our daughters are learning the value of money and resisting the evils of commercialism and superiority complexes.
The American Girl stylist should be ashamed of herself, as should every mother in line who made snide comments to your daughter. I hope that Etta understands that there is NOTHING wrong with her or her dolls, and that the problem lies solely in the need for people with small minds and screwed-up priorities to make themselves feel superior at the expense of a six-year-old.
Honestly this is just horrible. If it had been my daughter, and other mothers would have made ugly comments they would have either gotten spit in the face or punched.
I cannot believe that. I would have totally been having a few words with those other "mothers".
I am just plain disgusted. Being a "daddy" of a 4 year old - I could not have held my tongue - especially to the other haughty women in line. Good job for holding it together.
The word I am looking for is "appalled." I cannot believe that this happened; every aspect of this story blows my mind - the rudeness, the haughty responses, the latent sarcasm. And all directed at a child!
I hope your daughter feels better (I'd assume she does, since she sounds quite bright), and I hope that the American Girl people might eventually come to their senses and issue a genuine and heartfelt apology, as they should.
Oh, how horrible for Etta, and for you! This hurts both my grown-up self and the little girl inside who had fake Cabbage Patch dolls with home-made paper and ribbon outfits. I'm so sorry your daughter learned such an ugly and unnecessary lesson. If those snotty mothers were any kind of mothers at all, they would have backed Etta up instead of trashing her in front of their children.
i am the daddy of a 2 year old (almost 3) and i am about to cry reading this. my daughter does not have an american girl doll and now she never will. hopefully word gets out (already has, i picked this up on the consumerist)
nowhere on the website for the salon is it stated that the doll has to be an AG doll, only that it is your 'child's favorite' doll. i wonder if their refusal to style etta's baby constitutes fraud? the website is deceptive at best.
I read this and almost cried. How anyone could treat a little girl this way is beyond me. Karma has a wonderful way of making things right.
I hope that store gets what is coming to them.
I am insulted that American Girl did this, That's even less class than Macy's has!!!
My heart broke reading this. My favorite doll growing up was a no-name, but it never mattered to me -- kids shouldn't be concerned with the pedigree of their favorite toy. How can someone who works with children and dolls for a living be so thoughtless and cruel?
how awful. beautiful child, beautiful doll vs. ugly behavior. thank you for holding it together for you and etta.
is there a gracie legal defense fund? it sounds like a defamation of character case.
Oh man... Just read this on Consumerist.com. I'm at work right now and I'm trying not to cry.
This is reprehensible, detestable, and about 800 other horrible things. I can't even imagine the pain your little Etta must have felt and is probably still feeling. I used to work as a camp counsellor, and helping kids to build their self-esteem is one of the greatest things an adult can do. An "adult" who aids in breaking them down deserves to be shot.
Let's hope this spreads (I'll be putting it on my blog) and this "stylist" gets what's coming to her.
The whole time I was growing up, I really, really wanted an American Girl doll, but I never was able to save up enough for one.
After reading this, I'm glad they never got my money. Pfft! And if I ever have any daughters, they won't be getting their money, either! Ridiculous.
Unbelievable! Even though Etta's "fake" doll is not as expensive as those from American Girl, $29.99 is in NO way cheap for a 6 yr old!
I can't believe the treatment Etta received, by both the stylist and the Moms in line. If I'd been one of those Moms, I'd have been taking my daughter home after seeing the stylist treat a child that way!! Give Etta a hug for me!
How awful. Lucky for you, you've made it onto Consumerist now, and I think you're going to get the apology you so rightfully deserve, along with a freakin' TRUNK full of American Girl dolls.
I know it's got to be difficult to explain to a six year old that the problem isn't her, or her hard won doll. My heart goes out to Etta.
Having two girls, a four year old and a three year old, I was having to look at the possibility of having these American Girl Dolls very soon. The lesson I'd rather have them learning is the one you taught her, the value of earning something. I can guarantee you that this line of dolls will never have a place in my home or their grandparents home.
Wow...that's just so sad. As a girl, I had two American Girl dolls, Molly and Samantha, before they got bought out by Mattel. I was even part of an American Girl fashion show.
This is just so wrong. Who are these people that need to make themselves feel superior to a SIX YEAR OLD? Pathetic. Makes you wonder who the real children were in that situation. So sad that the playground antics were coming from the mothers themselves.
This American Girl concept is really silly. The only thing American about it is convincing peple to spend twice as much as they need to on an idential product because it has a cool logo. Don't be one of the drones that buy into this nonsense.
Etta's already smarter than these people who ganged up (against a six-year-old) to hurt her feelings. And it sounds like she has an awesome mom to help her get through this. I'm just sorry she had to learn the hard way that some people get everything they want without working for it. Tell her she's got a great heart.
Well! That real $20 could have bought a real hair-do for Etta's dolly from a REAL hairdresser....
When I read this story, I started to cry. Last year, my daughter attended an American Girl Birthday Party where she brought along her Target doll. Our daughter actually had a "real" American Girl doll at the time of the party. However, we had originally bought her the Target doll when I was in school and couldn't afford a "real" doll. She chose to take the Target doll to the party, instead of the American Girl doll, because it was her 1st and favorite doll. Two other, older girls chided her at the party for not having a "real" doll with her. She cried in the car on the way home. As someone who became interested in the dolls because of the books, and the great, inspirational stories, I am very disappointed by the culture the dolls have created among girls. It appears as if the company who sells these dolls and the parents who have purchased them, have forgotten the value the brand was built upon. As a consumer who spent over $400 in the American Girl Place Store in Chicago last week, it will be very difficult for me to ever spend any money in the store again. I am sincerely sorry for what happened to your daughter and hope that you will receive an apology from American Girl directly.
OMFG that's hilarious! I can understand the hairdresser acting like a retard, but the women in line... do people really act like that after the get out of middle school???
Bummer for your daughter, but she probably learned a valuable lesson about what sort of people she should avoid.
Dear Etta,
Those mean ladies were completely WRONG.
Your doll is BETTER than American Girl dolls. Your doll was meant for a great big girl like you to love. Alll American Girl dolls were meant to was to make a big, rich company even richer.
The mean ladies are like some of the kids in your class calling other kids nasty names. I think that grown-ups should know better, don't you? I bet that you do.
Find something nice for yourself on the Emily Rose website. That is a company that knows that dolls are for loving and playing, not about whose stuff is better.
I bet that Mommy can help you find someone to fix your doll's hair...and it will be NICER than some mean old lady at an American Girl store can do.
Love,
Sara's Mom
p.s. Sara doesn't have those dumb dolls either.
Congratulations to Etta - she has a mother who cares. I feel bad for the other little girls in line whose mother's are teaching them to be petty, insensitive and consumer-driven. If I had been there with my daughter, we would have turned on our heels and left (but not before letting them know how we felt). I can even understand if they couldn't be as elaborate in the hairstyle - there may be legitimate differences. But, they could have done something. I usually run the American Girl Fashion Show for my charitable organization - we may need to reconsider.
Just posting to let you know the Consumerist.com story got posted on reddit.com (and I am sure Digg soon), so you should get plenty of attention and hopefully a response from that store.
Reading this made me want to throw up. That poor little girl.
Call 310-252-2000, ask for Ellen Brothers - the Executive Vice president of American Girl Brands (owned by Mattel). Tell them what kind of mean people they have working for them and that this is probably not the kind of image they should want to present.
Well, I just logged onto the American Girl website and told them to remove the "American" from their name, as it implies a belief that all men are created equal. It just took a few seconds of my time, so I hope you all do the same. Let this company know how much business they just lost!
That poor little girl! If I wasn't already appalled at the prices this place charges for the privelege of owning one of their dolls, this definitely convinced me no daughter of mine will ever go near one of their boutiques. I can't believe none of the stylist's coworkers did anything when Etta was crying. :( For shame!
This is a hard time to be raising children and I commend you. I don't think I'll ever be able to do it. I hope Etta looks back on this someday and sees that as terrible as the experience was, she was lucky to have the mom she has, and not one of those rich harpies from the line.
Up on Digg now, too:
Until I see some significant display of remorse and retribution from Mattel, I will be informing AG resellers in my area that the brand is not push-worthy, and leaving them with a good explanation as to why.
Etta, you are a sweet girl with a good mom, and because of this, you will not end up like the harpies in the store, attempting to make up for failed lives and empty marriages by being elitist, looking for affection from plastic people and teaching their daughters just what the future holds for them as well.
This makes me sick. I don't have any daughters, but I have two son's. If they had been treated like that, I would have knocked a few heads in.
I will be happy to send my two sons over there to knock around some of the snobby moms. Hey, their big kids.
Give me a break. I think the company did the right thing. If you buy a fake doll, what do you think the company is going to do. Good for them. Either spend the money next time on the real deal or if you bought from Target why not just do the dolls hair at home and be true to the dolls own roots
Ugh.
Some people think I'm elitist for shopping at Target and would roll eyes at spending $29.99 on a doll.
But that's not the point. The point is that the hair stylist was unforgivably rude as were those other moms in line. If AG has some good reason for not styling other doll's hair, it would have been nice to have had it explained in a nicer way.
I generally like AG products. However, I never have liked rude people. It's too bad that this hair stylist was the face of AG; it's just hard to separate the two for me now.
When AG comes calling to suck up, as they most certainly will now that this story has been Dugg and Reddit'd, I hope Etta will turn up her nose and refuse the bribes they are sure to offer, because she's a REAL American girl, with a REAL doll, and AG is just not good enough for her.
I gave the store a call and asked them about this situation. They response I got was heartening. I was immediately put on hold and put in touch with the store manager- not a customer service rep or operator. She stated that they had another call about it and had forwarded it to corporate. She, also, told me that they were looking for the story (I refered her to the consumerist) and invited Etta's mother to call them so they could make this right.
The reason they don't style other manufacturer's doll's hair is for fear of damaging it. This make sense. However, yelling at a 6 yo does not.
I think Etta's mother should call. They might just make it right... who knows, maybe Etta will get the lesson that sticking up for yourself is a good thing as opposed to learnig to be a victim.
Some parts of your story are so uplifting, and I hope you will reinforce to Etta these good things - despite the hideously behaved women in line and the clearly power starved-stylist who did this to your little girl. Here are some great things that stand out:
(1) Your little girl earned her own money, and she is only six years old! How clever and industrious she is!
(2) Etta BOUGHT HER OWN doll! How proud she should be!
That actually makes her doll far more "real" than the other girl's dolls.
(3) Etta has an extra-special relationship with her doll, because she CHOSE her as the doll she would love and protect! Other mothers and other girls don't understand her special bond with Gracie, and they never will.
(4) Gracie STILL needs Etta's love.
Gracie even needs Etta's protection from people who are ignorant. That is what good doll mother's do.
You love Etta even though those people were mean to her. Etta can love her doll, and help her doll understand that sometimes...other people are stupid.
It is OKAY to still love Gracie!
(5) Etta TAUGHT HERSELF TO READ! Hooray for Etta! That means she is a very clever girl.
It is SO much better to be CLEVER than to be RICH!!!!!
(6) Poor stupid, ignorant people in line who don't know any better! Even though Etta is only six, perhaps she is clever enough to understand that those women in line, and the stylist, are not very smart.
(7) Etta seems to be a wonderful and charming little girl. There is a lot to be proud of in how you've raised Etta.
Can I make a suggestion?
You can help her retain her self-esteem and reinforce the solid values you've been teaching her.
Over the next few years, introduce her to the following books (when age appropriate):
I) The Velveteen Rabbit
Age: Now
A stuffed rabbit was not loved because it was too old and worn out. But then, when it was loved anyway, IT BECAME REAL.
This is PERFECT for your daughter, right now.
II) The Little Princess
Age: 7 or 8
A little girl is good, pleasant and honest even as she is treated badly by those around her after her father goes away. She's also smart. She doesn't do anything she feels would be wrong to herself or others, and stays true to her own values.
It's a great story about retaining your integrity, even when those around you have lost there's. (I think there is also a doll in this story.)
III) The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
age: 7 or 8
This is a book about two little girls who use their wits to outsmart all the evil rich people around them and save their own lives. It's scary, but great!
IV) Little House on the Prairie
Age: 8-9
Remember Nelly Olson??? And how Laura was the good one, while Nellie and her mom were conniving, money grubbing freaks. Perfect for teaching Etta she can be her best self, and no one has the right to make her feel bad about it.
V) Nancy Drew Books - either the new or the old series
Age: 9 - 10
Nancy rocks! She solves mysteries and kicks butt. She's a good person. She shows girls that being clever and smart allows you to think beyond those around you and that thinking for yourself is a worthy endeavor and the least you owe yourself.
It sounds like you're a really great mom. It makes me feel horrible to imagine how you felt when you found out what happened. Keep up the good work. Etta may encounter self esteem challenges, but she's lucky to have you there fighting for her.
Oh my goodness...that's heartbreaking. How can people be so horrible!
I'm not surprised, really. just disappointed. That stylist should be ashamed of herself. And those other mothers? WOW. They really must have low self esteem to make themselves feel good by putting down a child.. PS Shame on the poster who called the hairdresser a "retard" Talk about being childish & ignorant!!
I grew up admiring other girls' American Girl dolls. However, my mother was very smart (Master's degree in child development) and very caring, so she never wasted money on dolls. She bought me beautiful dolls, but not American Girl dolls.
Now, I am a mother of a nine-month-old girl. Thank you for sharing this story with us, the parents of the world. Companies that don't know how to treat human beings should not get our money.
Disgusting. I hope AG sends over some free product and Etta accepts it to donate to children not nearly as lucky as she is. I'd bet the local women's shelter could put some AG stuff to good use.
I'm so sorry this happened. This is such a horrible story. I'm just really so.. I can't believe this happened. I'm so sorry and I wish there was something I could do.
This story made me very sad.
I'm kinda curious how you have a word for word account of the other mothers' comments. Was your 6 year old taking notes?
I don't really see anything wrong with a company choosing to service its own products and not others. If you bought a fake Coach purse, do you think a Coach store would embroider your initials on it for you?
I feel bad for your daughter that she had an experience like this, but I don't really agree with your reaction.
This is absolutely disgusting, and a horrible example of how low our society's mentality has come. Thank you for sharing this with the online community, as it will make people aware of this and will let them know not to go here.
I hope your PageRank shoots through the roof and whenever people Google for "American Girl Place," they find your post first.
People these days have no manners and no class. Rationalize all you like about fake Coach bags and whatnot, but this just impoliteness for no good reason whatsoever. And to a 6 year old girl? Come again?
I just went through my daughter's book collection and threw them away. I told my daughter at Christmas I wouldn't buy her an American Girl doll. They were ridiculously priced. Neither of my girls will have those books anymore. They can read Little House on the Prairie books if they want, but there is no way I would support that company after reading this garbage. Sorry, but I am afraid I may have popped one of those mother's in their cosmetically altered noses if it had been my daughter. Guess I am not as sophisticated as those NY ladies.
They don't style other doll's hair for fear of damaging it? Bullshit. It's DOLL HAIR. And honestly, how hard woould it have been to take the$20 and put a bow in Gracie's hair or something to make a six year old happy? Especially when she started crying. I have a two year old girl and that breaks my heart. We're also trying to raise her to be non-materialistic and this is the kind of stuff I fear. So much crap out there now trying to get our kids to buy, buy, buy.
Etta sounds better than 9 million American Girl dolls. Poor baby. Those other moms should be shot, too.
Rationalize? Pointing out the obvious fact that not only *can* companies choose to only service their own products but that most do is rationalizing?
Why does nobody here want to call Etta's mom on the fact that she had to know she was sending her daughter into a potentially bad situation. At the very least, she couldn't bother to call and verify that they would service any doll in their proprietary doll store? I certainly would have done that for my daughter.
The feeling I get from this letter is that its unlikely a 6 year old - while she "cried and cried and cried" - was taking a whole lot of notice of what was being said to her. I have to wonder if Etta's mom isn't taking some poetic license.
It's also a little tough to believe that in an entire group of mothers - women who have and love children - not one would have shown even an ounce of sympathy for a distraught 6 year old girl. Let alone have several actually pounce on a bawling child.
My take - Etta's mom feels bad for not being able to protect her daughter from a dissapointment and she's trumping up the story to create hostility where there was none.
I feel bad for the kid - really I do. Maybe I'm just one of those worrier moms, but I would have called to make certain they would do it for non-American Girl dolls. After all, she's going to the American Girl store where they sell American Girl dolls (for large sums of money). Maybe Mom should have anticipated that something could have gone wrong and double-checked. I would have.
This is so sad and breaks my heart. The other mothers there should be ashamed of themselves. Some values they are teaching their kids. My hats off to you for teaching Etta whats really important. These other mothers and the people at the salon make me sick.
I promised my stepdaughter she could get an American Girl doll and one outfit for her birthday this year. She has been into these dolls for a few years now and is very excited about her birthday present. I'm not going to break my promise, but after that, we're done. I'm sorry that Etta and her mother had this bad experience. And regardless of whether or not AG Place is justified in their policies, whatever...in this case, it's a crappy company policy, and I don't need to give any more money to a store with a crappy company policy.
That's terrible....I would have told that sylist exactly where to go....
funny in this age of social networking how a poor brand experience can snowball. hope they make amends to you and your daughter.
When I was nine, I saved all my money for a year to by an AG doll. We lived on the west coast, far from any hairstyling experience, but I recived a doll hair care kit from a loving aunt. After I washed my AG doll's hair with it, I was silly enough to try to do the same thing with my barbies. The hair clumped up and the only solution was to have a bunch of butch barbies. The AG employee probably should have been more sensitive, but imagine how horrible it would have been to have Etta's favorite doll ruined.
This story is a good example of how two wrongs don't make a right.
Etta's Mom: Please, you seem bright, but surely you had the sense to expect that the AG event was for AG dolls. Maybe they were doing it to market to non-AG customers, I don't know, but a reasonable person would have called to make sure. Lastly, your story lacks some detail which, to me, makes me wonder how honest it is versus an emotional reaction to a bad experience.
Hair Stylist: For the love of g*d, you know you are working with children for the day. Couldn't you have been a bit more respectful? OK, I'll buy off on the idea you don't want to service the doll because it isn't an AG product or some fear that you might damage it. I tend to be blunt and insenstive, but even I would have gone with:
My! I've never seen a doll like this. Her hair is so different from what I am used to working with. I don't want to ruin your friend's hair, so how about I just put in this bow to make it a little prettier.
And then NOT take the $20.
AG: You stage an event for children yet [apparently] hire people that are not capable of dealing properly with them. Shame on you! You should have a list of action items coming from this experience, including but not limited to:
1. Make sure events have appropriate staff.
2. Make sure events CLEARLY state what is and is not allowed
3. Damage control. Find this girl, make it right. By right means an apology and letting the family know what you are going to do to make sure this doesn't happen to anybody else.
4. PUBLICALLY respond with the same. Admit your errors, show your remorse, correct the problem, let everyone know how you corrected the problem.
I would imagine that her friends mom related what the other mothers said to her.
While i can appreciate the AG might not want to style the hair of other "none-AG" dolls, there is still no excuse for how rude the people were to the little girl or for everyone elses comments.
It's terrible that those people were so heartless towards your daughter. I'll never understand how people can be cruel to children, especially at a place that's designed for them. American Girl has been ridiculously overpriced forever, and only snooty obnoxious girls ever had them when I was a kid. Your Etta is better off without any of those pretentious dolls anyway!
(Read this on The Consumerist)
How awful for your daughter (and you!) to experience! I hope their response is timely and apologetic.
The other mothers in line that "tsk tsk'd" should be ashamed of themselves.
Unfortunately, this is a lesson that kids get to learn over and over again growing up.
I have two wondergirls, ages 6 and 8. They both have American Girl dolls and accessories, which are very nice, but very expensive. Their mother (my ex) and her family have this have to have the best of everything attitude. What is wrong with Barbie or something similar? The conduct of the stylist was reprehensible to say the least. My oldest daughter would have let her have it and I wouldn't have said a word. I'm questioning why anyone would have brought a third party product in there anyway unless they advertise it that way.
3 of my daughters have AG dolls. In fact they have multiple ones. Their grandmothers love them and buy them mostly. My daughters love their dolls and honestly, all of the Bitty babies are very worn and well-loved.
This story broke my heart and I hope Etta has recovered from it and is feeling proud of her doll. She has every right.
I would encourage you to help your child though stand up for herself by standing up for her. Talk to AG if they approach you - allow them to try to make amends. Why? Because it teaches her that she deserves/derserved better and it teaches her that her mother isn't closed minded.
Even though I wouldn't want anything AG in my home after this, I still think AG should send this little girl a doll and TONS of expensive accessories as a way to say they're sorry. Then her REAL doll (the Target one) would have a friend to play with.
Was any effort made by Mom to contact the store? My experience, as an uncle of an AG fan, is that they have impeccable Customer Service...but to get it sometimes you have to speak to a manager. It should have been adressed with management by her friend on the spot. Sounds like Mom is reacting to hearsay - I find it hard to believe all the direct quotes from the Mom when there was no mention of the hairstylists name (bet they didn't get that important detail!)-and Mom wasn't even there!
Why bash AG because they are expensive? It's a wholesome product I'm willing to pay for because of the great educational/historical content AND their great customer service.
AG would have better been served by the Mom or her friend working immediately and directly with AG in New York to rectify this together rather than whining about it hereand prolonging the poor experience of her daughter. Besides, if the associate was rude or curt, they could have addressed her performance in the store by now. Be a more responsible parent, Mom, and partner directly for solutions - especially when your little girl's feelings are at stake! I'm sure AG would take your complaint seriously (especially if you can recall the rude associates name)
Heartbreaking story.
But, thank you for sharing it on the internet. This will make a big impact on the company. It was mentioned on Digg.com , and has gotten alot of attention. Thank you
I do think they are nice dolls, if horribly overpriced. I would never spend that much on ANY toy.
I am heartbroken for your daughter and I hope the stylist was fired and that you are pursuing this story with the company and the media.
The only tiny excuse I can find for them is that if their dolls really are high quality and they are using heat or something to do the hair they might damage other brands. But that in no way excuses the way she was treated. If that's the case it should be very clearly noted in the store, on the party contracts, in the invitations.
That just sucks.
Oh how awful. I remember spending hours as a little girl sifting through the American Girl catalogue daydreaming about owning a Felicity doll, but my family could never afford to get me one. I think that I turned out to be a pretty balanced woman! I remember the other girls being very elitist about their AG dolls... I will link to your blog on mine.
Hey Anonymous,
Perhaps the mother doesn't know your name, I mean, the stylist's name.
Instead of standing behind AG like a blind automaton and blaming the mother or the child (you suck) perhaps you should send a little empathy their way.
This kind of thing happens all the time, everywhere. It's bound to when you wrap up so much importance on the price of something.
This kind of thing should be brought to light, it's unacceptable for people to behave this way. It's far from whining you pompous ass.
Besides, I doubt AG and their customer service could heal the scar on this poor kid's self-esteem.
Coming here, saying what you said...you're throwing gas on the fire. Good job dumbass.
Wholesome product? They sure hire really rude people to promote this 'Wholesome' product. Anyone ever have manners in this snotty business of doll hair stylists?
I suggest you all boycott this place. They will pretty much do everything to get your attention due to the bad press that this will bring up.
20$ buys a lot of better things than a doll haircut in Target. I bet someone here can do a better job than those stylists.
As someone who has 9 American Girl dolls and who has had nothing but EXCELLENT customer service, I wonder if the stylist simply refused to style the doll's hair because she was afraid of damaging it.
That said, she should have said it in a nicer way. And just brushed it and put a bow on it for free.
I went to American Girl Place Chicago last year and was treated very well. They made a vegetarian platter just for me and even comped a meal when they were out of an item. I had an extremely pleasant experience to say the least.
Please do not penalize American Girl for what the other moms said- or for what one unprofessional stylist did.
Hi Horrible mom. I just read this story, and would be glad to send your daughter a soccer ball. Doll are overrated--especially the overpriced American girls. As the father of an 11 year old girl, I'm proud that my girl would rather play sports than dolls. Contact me and I'll have a ball shipped from amazon.
I laughed when i read this.
HAHAHHAHAHA
Just canceled a decent sized order from AG. I MAY reorder if that "hairstylist" gets canned and AG more than makes up for it with the little girl.
BTW, can you really be uppity if you style doll's hair for a living??
I have no children or dolls for that matter but this is reprehensible. But then again, its not even the "rich culture," that perpetuates these ideas. In the adult world, this is no different than women who expect (or nearly demand) "real" diamonds or a diamond at all for their engagement rings. Sure, many will say the size doesn't matter, and to some it may not, but nearly all women want a "real" diamond. Because a "fake" one (though chemically identical) is somehow less valuable. Those little girls, the ones that buy the cheap dolls or the expensive name brand ones, all get brainwashed later by Debeers. I'm sure all the women deploring this treatment of a child are hypocrtis when is comes to themselves. "Fake" diamonds are like having a cash bar at a wedding, no matter what the reason, people are going to call you cheap behind your back. Cheers ladies!
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Mark me down as someone that will think twice before I take my daughter there again. We live in Highland Park, IL not too from Chicago. I have spent about $500 in their store downtown for different items and events for my 4 year old daughter. The entire episode makes my skin crawl and I really don't think I can ever go back there again. This is not the lesson I would want my daughter to take away and had I been in line I would have left with you!
I hope someone from the company sees the damage this has done. It's pathetic.
I sent a email to corporate over my disgust of their treatment. I hope they make amends or that this story diminishes business for unexcusable actions.
Heidi - As someone who owns 9 absurdly overpriced dolls that were made in China (along with the "fake dolls"), I'm not sure you are qualified to criticise.
Speaking as the dad of a newborn girl, I will never, ever spend a dime at American Girl.
This is just reprehensible.
They don't deserve your business!
If the stores policy is not to work on non-branded dolls, then so be it. But to harangue and insult a little girl is sub-human. She should be fired and blacklisted.
Perhaps someone should remind that woman that her job is STYLING DOLL HAIR and that is about the most useless thing a person can do on this planet.
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the stores service email we should all email this link to tell thier employees are pieces of shit
my mother and dad were REAL hairstylists and though are both deceased, my mother would have fixed that little dolls hair like it was going to a hairshow. and if she did indeed damage it, she would have bought her another, WHY you ask would she have replaced it? because unlike AG, she knew children were worth EVERYTHING and our worlds most precious gift.
more than a mere commodity to extract funds from, or to build your business on by offering "snotty" dolls for RICH people.
I'm the father of a little girl and I'm blown away by what Etta experienced. That's just appalling.
I will never buy one of these dolls for my daughter, and I will make sure that I let the company know this.
Wow...just wow....
This story is too perfectly sad to not get picked up by all the news media next week. But now I am afraid for my own daughter's.
@ anonymous
You were probably one of the selfish idiots standing in line spouting ignorant comments!
2007 Real Girl of the Year Award
American Girl is looking for everyday girls who are just as caring and compassionate as our Girl of the Year, Nicki. If your daughter’s brightest moments are achieved when helping others in ways both big and small, we want to hear about it!
Your daughter is heads and shoulders above whoever they pick.
I think you should enter just to get your story seen by someone in the company
I've seen AG products and have thought about purchasing them for my children and will not. I do not want to partake in this kind of culture where a doll is a status symbol by the very virtue of its name.
Dear Etta,
Your mommy seems really clever and smart, so I'm sure you are too. That's why, when you grow up, you will have a much more important and glamorous job than "doll hair stylist," and you will be able to buy as many American Girl dolls as you want.
But you probably won't want any - because, do you want to know a secret? American Girl dolls are not that great! Do you know why they have hair stylists for them? It's because their hair gets tangled all the time! And also, you can't cuddle with them!
Emma, my favorite doll, is not an American Girl doll, even though I had some of those when I was a little girl. Emma is MUCH more special, just like your Gracie. And Emma is here in my bedroom - but my old American Girl dolls are in a box in the basement.
Etta, you're going to be a great young lady one day, and when that happens, I hope you still have Gracie in your bedroom - she's a keeper!
:)
I hate American Doll. I have heard that their dolls leak toxic chemicals from the plastic and some little girls are getting sick but they pay off the parents - this is bound to come out now.
If AG thinks Etta's doll is "not real" they are delusional.
I will never let my daughters shop there. Ever!
PLEASE enter your story at the American Girl 2007 Real Girl of the Year award...
To everybody talking about how this is a crappy company policy:
Wouldn't you all also be angry if the stylist had styled the doll's hair, and it had, say, fallen out as a result? AG doesn't know how these dolls are made, so they can't be certain that they won't damage the dolls by styling them. It's not a crappy company policy.
To the stylist:
I understand that you may have been having a bad day, but you are being paid partly to be nice to children. Plus, handling this incident the way you did was just plain mean. No cookies for you.
To the author of the original post:
You don't mention going to the management. Personally, I think you should have- what if the stylist was mistaken, for instance? Even if she wasn't, they should have been able to explain the reason for their policy and possibly comfort your daughter in the process.
we have 2 of these "real" dolls sitting in the closet - they were gasp - hand me downs from my little sister to my daughters. Guess what? they cant play with them because they are ridiculously expensive and if they destroy them my sister will cry.. now i feel like giving them to my dogs to bury in the back yard.
I wish i was there to beat down every single one of those vicious customers that felt the need to make it a more horrible and embarrassing experience. Shame on every one of those rotten women
I very much feel for Etta, and hope she realizes that worth comes not from the money one has or the objects one is able to buy, but from one's ability to love, to be kind, and to respect the beauty in life. Material possessions come and go, but quality of heart will never desert you.
To all those who left comments such as -"You wouldn't expect Coach to embroider a fake purse", etc..You are missing the point. Adults choose "fake" name brands as a status symbol, to appear more affluent than they are. (The way people buy name brands like LV, Coach, etc.. simply because they want people to know they have money)--From the description of how the mothers in the AG store behaved they fall in that category.
Etta did not choose her doll in order to adhere to any falsely set standard of affluence. She chose her doll because it was special to her. She earned her money, chose her doll, and that doll was greatly loved.
What the stylist did was intolerable. Anyone can braid a doll's hair and put in a few ribbons without damaging the doll. Anyone who can't should be prevented from having any job that requires the use of their hands. Furthermore, it is not the stylist's place or that of the other mothers to chide or deride that child.
One rude blogger asked if the daughter was "taking notes", and implied the mother was lying. Any child who is treated in such a way will for a long time remember word for word what people say at the time. Children have remarkable memories for what adults say in normal situations. (We've all encountered situations where a little one accurately repeats a statement made by a parent at an inopportune or embarassing time)
For those mothers of children with American Girl dolls- Your daughter could probably care less about Mattel or the AG company. Your daughter's concern is HER doll. Once it was taken out of the store, it ceased to be American Girl ---, it became Cindy, Mandy, etc...
Above all, it is important to do what is right.
My mother's favorite doll was a large baby doll that my grandfather won in a crane game. That doll was loved by me as well as all my cousins, and is now being loved by by nieces and nephews although she is much worn.
I always say I am going to write a letter when I see a story like this, but never do. This one got me so fired up, I just sent an e-mail to Amercian Girl. That "stylist", and I use that term loosely, should be ashamed of herself. Please tell Etta that there are people out here reading her story that care and we are making our voices heard. I would say they should give her a free doll, but who wants that American Girl trash anyway! I can say for sure that my daughter will never get an American Girl doll from her Dad.
PS(I'm the one who said "Wouldn't you all also be angry if the stylist had styled the doll's hair, and it had, say, fallen out as a result?", etc)-).
By the way, for what it's worth, unless Etta's mother told her what the women in line were saying, I highly doubt she even heard. Children who are 'crying and crying and crying' tend to be oblivious to things like that, I've found. Not that this makes what they said any more acceptable (Assuming it wasn't exaggerated), but I'm just throwing that out.
i can understand how this would be upsetting. however, manufacturers tend to promote their own 'boutique' (brands and people pay extra money for them) because there's an exclusivity and sense of worth (or self-importance). often times there are even actual qualitative differences.
if you brought your ford to a ferrari mechanic you'd get the same reaction. if you brought your mutt to a shitzu dog show you'd be received the same way.
maybe the website was misleading...but did anyone else bring a cheap knock-off doll to the american girl."
Well said. Let's remember that they are, afterall, just dolls to the kids. There are children out there who think themselves of less worth because they can't afford even the "fake" $29.99 doll. It's not about the doll. It's about the grown-up behaving badly. And I've had grown-ups behave badly and give me rotten customer service in Wal-Mart, Target, and the Dollar Store. There is enough snotty, snooty, and crappy behavior to go around in every socio-economic level. Been to a Wal-Mart lately and watch how many parents hit their kids? The wealthy folk don't have the corner on that market by a loooonnnngg shot. If I were going to not patronize a store just because I had one bad customer service at some point or because some of their clientel behaved badly, I'd have nowhere to shop but my corner grocery store.
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Wow...
As a 27 year old man planning for fatherhood in the near future I suddenly realize that I'm way out of touch.
I still can't quite wrap my head around the concept of a "fake doll". I have to put in quotes because it feels so absurd.
Be glad this lesson happened so early for your daughter. I'd imagine most non-comforming or worse yet, poor people don't realize how many people judge and qualify other human beings by their brand value until Junior High School.
That is just terrible. How could anyone do that to a kid? I cannot believe what snobs that women and those mothers were.
Tell Etta that what makes a doll real is how much it's loved, not how much it costs. And she can proudly say she earned the doll herself, rather than just have it handed to her.
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Yes. Please please people. Throwing away your children's toys and books to prove a point is just as cruel if not worse than what that stylist did. Don't give that one woman's one bad deed so much power. Good lord.
This broke my heart!!! I cannot believe grown women (And MOTHERS) acted like that! My husband told me about this blog entry and I just had to read it for myself. (he was just as upset as I was!)
I have a 4 year old daughter and she hasn't discovered American Girl dolls yet, But she will NOT have one now! I'll be buying from "emily rose customer care" for her generosity!
I create custom Boutique clothing for girlie girls, and I would be so glad to send Etta a free twirly skirt. My DD Loves them! Just visit my website and click "contact us" to the left and let me know her favorite color combos and the size she needs!
Jenn
To Jennifer, Heidi, and others showing us the other side of the story, thank you. From what I've seen, the American Girl is only supposed to style American Girl dolls because the hair is different. The "Barbie" anecdote seemed to confirm this.
To everyone finding it easy to hate and who are atacking American Girl, owners of American Girl Dolls, customers of the salon (not the "rude" ones; just the normal ones), people with money and/or people who live in NY's Upper East Side: OK, I see your point a bit. THe hair stylist was pretty insensitive to the girl (assuming Etta's Mom got everything right) and the mopthers were misbehaving (again, assuming everything was reported accurately, etc. However, be careful you don't turn into elitists, too. Not that you are, but one doesn't need money to be a snob or elitist. One is also an elitist of they automatically assume they're better than those with money. Just keep that in mind.
Thank you for the time you sacrificed in order to read this comment. It is much appreciated..
Oh my god. This is insane. Those other moms should be slapped, or something equally painful that doesn't teach violence.
I had no idea those stupid dolls had a background of "inspirational" stories attached to them.
Screw it, they should all be slapped. This is disgusting.
I hope Etta learns from this that in life some people are mean, and that what mean people say is not always correct, and certainly not worth listening to.
American Doll sucks and if I ever have a daughter, or a son who likes dolls, they will never get one red cent of my money.
Just disgusting.
@Anonymous,
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How can this possibly be bad?
I think I know...
Little girls don't understand or give a damn about branding without mommy's influence.
These AG dolls aren't marketed to the girls, they're marketed to the mommies. Mommies who project themselves onto their daughters.
A media backlash would be bad because it would hurt mommy to see her Pre-K give up AG doll on principle through that amazing innocent clarity of child.
As a result, mommy with her talent for projection will then project her own shame (at being in at least one way, less mature than her child) into anger...Anger at the people who share her daughter's clarity.
Sad.
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The world is a lot bigger than this blog, lighten up.
Just think how much time and energy YOU wasted by reading and replying to this silly, possibly fake story about a doll when you could have been fighting against real injustice, pedophiles and muderers.
Better get going.
Snobbery in the dollhouse? Wow! Consumerism has taken us to a new low. Affulence and decadence is such a wonderful combination. Reading the comments such as the one from Anonymous (March 23, 2007 9:42 PM) makes me want to puke.
"These AG dolls aren't marketed to the girls, they're marketed to the mommies."
Who are we kidding? Of course products are marketed to children. I haven't heard of half the kids crap out there until my kids saw it on commercial televsion at one of their friends' houses or heard about it from other kids at school.
If American Girl wasn't so big a deal to this mom and little girl, then why such a big deal over buying the fake to begin with? You can buy even less expensive dolls. Heck, you can MAKE your own dolls with a bit of fabric, needle and thread and the kids can love them just as much. There are plenty of gently-loved used dolls out there every Saturday during yard-sale season. And where I come from Target is just as much a brand name as American Girl or Mattel or Barbie or Waldorf.
It's just a doll, no matter the cost or name brand. And just a doll who needed a $20 hairstyle. Puh. Lease. Any lessons about "real" and "fake" and value and ethically spending money were blown for me right there. $20!!!!!!?
Anonymous said...?
March 23, 2007 9:54 PM
For all we know this is exactly what she did say. The mother wasn't even there!! She didn't hear what was said. It's sad I went back & read a couple of the blogs earlier posts, she talks about being bored by her kids & ignoring them . And in this supposed incidence she wasn't with the child. I tend to want to hear the other side of this. I doubt we heard the WHOLE truth!
Something I find rather ironic about the whole thing is that American Girl was the title of the magazine for Girl Scouts of America more than 40 years ago.
How is this kind of behavior going to teach our daughters any kind of worthy lesson? It doesn't teach value. It doesn't teach kindness. It most certainly doesn't even teach good manners, which seem to be in very short supply these days.
This is a perfect example of how so many companies have no clue when it comes to customer service. Etta was a customer, and was treated most shabbily, as if she didn't belong in the establishment. She was ridiculed, humiliated, and worst of all, sent away without the service she came for.
A smart stylist not only would have performed the style, but would have taken note that Gracie was not an actual, factual "American Girl" doll, and through creative (read: sneaky) conversation with Etta, would determine that cost was the issue. A quick call to her manager would procure a coupon for 20% off on any AM doll of her choice. (A guess -- I used to work at a retail store, and could give 10% off on anything on my own initiative, calling the item "damaged". More required a manager.)
This story is enough of a tear jerker that any manager would be an idiot if he didn't see the opportunity, not just to get the $20 for a style, but another price for a new doll. Etta was a golden opportunity -- the retail equivalent of the kitten with a hurt paw -- and these idiots kicked her instead of cuddling her! All it would have taken was a little incentive, a coupon, a little good treatment, and Etta and her Mom would not only have been happy with Gracie's hairstyle, but perhaps happy AM customers for life.
But no...they couldn't just be unhelpful. They had to be unhelpful snobs. Now Etta's Mom wouldn't touch an AM product while wearing a space-suit.
I feel for Etta -- she was treated horribly. I think the company deserves anything that comes to it for being so galactically stupid as to allow such a lapse of customer service to occur. The customer isn't always right...but the customer is always the one paying the bills. And THAT means you look for ways to make the situation right -- every time -- or someone else will.
Second and Third everyone's comments about this is horrible.
I got the American Girl (AG makes me think Alberto Gonzalez) dolls right around when they first came out. My grandmother "bought" (she was elderly so I'm pretty sure my mom organized the "purchase") Kirsten for me.
I loved the books (my mom's family is 100% swedish so her books connected on many levels), used the St. Lucia costume-kids version to dress up for St. Lucia day, named my first cat (and eventually the second cat) after Kirsten's Missy.
I got Samantha and Molly as well (Molly esp. because my mom was growing up around Molly's time period). I loved these dolls so much and learned so much from them and the other products surrounding them.
I still think that the dolls are useful and fun. Living in Chicago, I went to the American Girl store. It was quite impressive but I also realized that only the original dolls (or all the historical dolls) had any value to them. The top two floors full of "modern day" clothing and the salons... silly and frivolous.
If and when I have a child, I'll most likely buy her Kirsten. The other newer stuff... nah. I like what one person said in a comment... as soon as the doll leaves the store it's not an American Girl doll anymore. It's the child's.
And yeah... I find myself defending the dolls a lil' bit more than I'd like. Wish the company hadn't become retarded and conivingly enterprising.
This makes me sick to my stomach. I cannot believe how rude these people were to Etta. I'll tell you one thing, when my daughter is old enough she won't be getting an American Girl doll.
I just placed a substantial order with American Girl and am considering calling back and placing another!! You people are nuts!!
Confronted with a similar situation, I would find it nearly impossible not to point out to this "stylist," who refused to do my child's doll's hair, that she was, in fact, doing dolls' hair!! It's unfathomable to me that anyone would make an issue out of where the doll came from! But particularly a doll hair stylist!
Growing up, my daughter was not one of the kids with money. To say we had very little would be putting it mildly. She did get an AG doll, though. She wanted one SO badly, so her father and I saved for months. She got that doll for Christmas, and she was SO happy. She loved and adored that doll for years.
I believe this story. The reason I do is because American Girl put on a tea party at the local country club. My daughter wanted to go, begged to go, and nearly exploded with happiness when I said yes. We went, and honestly, the women there made me ill. I was there to have fun with my daughter. We dressed up and she insisted on wearing an Easter bonnet... and she and I had fun. But the obnoxiousness of the women in that room stuck with me for quite awhile. The AG Crowd are elitists.
My daughter is 17 now, and even though she may have a good Coach collection, and doesn't feel 'less than' when it comes to money any longer - she still took time to donate her AG Doll and clothing to a child she happened to know of who wouldn’t be able to get one of her own.
Poor little Etta. I echo the 'broken heart' sentiments. It’s simply unthinkable for someone to treat a child that way..
Anonymous said....
March 23, 2007 10:33 PM
Well said. About the first sensble post I've read regarding this. I'm so appalled @ the "Adults" calling names, etc. You're no better than the stylist, If this actually occured.
Nordstrom's will tailor clothes, even if you don't purchase your clothes there. You have to pay for it, but they will accept clothes from other merchandisers. I don't understand why this establishment would refuse business b/c the doll was a different brand. . . I always thought American Dolls were scary looking anyway. (I also don't think it is appropriate to use the term "retard".)
I'm not familiar with Nordstom's tailoring regulations...but our local department store "leases out " the tailoring...not actually owned by the store...so perhaps that would have something to do with it. Our society has become so sue happy...I understand companies erring on the side of caution. Especially we a young girls beloved doll. I agree though that I'm not 100% comfortable that this took place as described.
After my initial shock, disgust and heartbreak, I thought of this: The other girls in line all had pretty much the same doll. Sure they had different hair, eyes, clothes etc. but the were the same. The only really special, individual doll in the WHOLE place was Gracie. I'd rather be one of a kind than one of the crowd and I hope Gracie agrees ;)
I hope your little girl is feeling better. It's hard to explain that level of meanness to anyone, much less a child.
This 6 year old will never forget this, and I sincerely hope that she goes on to great success in her future life at the expense of these neuveaux riches bigots. An absolute disgrace..
My heart aches for your poor little girl. I have emailed AG and told them I am appalled that their representative would be so cruel to a child, and that they can expect no business from me or many of the parents who were linked to your blog from our parenting board.
I would like to suggest a storybook that might bring some small comfort to Etta: "The Best Loved Doll" by Rebecca Caudill.
Dear Etta,
You are so big and smart. You learned to read by yourself?! I have 4 little girls that always wanted an American girl doll, but just like you they would have to give up all their presents for Christmas and birthday to get just one for the four of them to share. They decided that one doll for all four to share wasn't really worth it, just like you thought it was too much.
My daughter Danilla bought a baby from her own money she earned by raising chickens. My other daughter Precious bought a Barbie from the money she got for her birthday. Santa brought Lucy a little bitty baby and Aukxsona a baby that drinks a bottle. They don't have "real" dolls either. You see, they are smart like you...they know those "real" dolls aren't worth so much money they couldn't each have a doll. They also know that those dolls are just the same as all the dolls they got or bought on their own. The only difference is the name. So don't worry Etta, lots of little girls have dolls that aren't "real" according to the hair stylist. Just because the one lady said it wasn't real, doesn't make her right.
If you ask any of my little girls if their dolls were "real" they would say YES! They love their dolls because they are special to them. The hair stylist was too old to see how special your baby was to you. Only another little girl with a special doll like yours could understand. So Etta, remember your doll IS real. More real because you saved the money to pick her all by yourself. Also, remember that lots of little girls have real dolls just like you all over America...and these are what REAL American dolls are...dolls for REAL American children that are special just like you. Bless you Dody are.
I'm not getting this. Why do people need to put down the other little girl's beloved dolls to make "Gracie" and Etta feel better? These are also innocent children with their very special dolls. Why this "my doll is better than yours because it's more fake or more real or expensive or not as hoity-toity or made with organic whole-grain flax or whatever"?
This is so typical of our society: Build ourselves up by putting others down. Not playing nice, people. And not a way to teach anyone self-worth. "I'm bettter because you're worse."
I have never been so enraged over a children's doll before. This is absolutely disgusting...
I can't even imagine an adult doing such a thing to an innocent child like that. It's one thing if that the stores policy strictly enforces rules against (I refuse to say "Fake") dolls other than American Girl, but it's another thing for her to literally throw it back in your daughters face and ruin something she cherished. I am truly disgusted, and simply cannot believe people like that can live with themselves.
I can only say that I have great respect for you to leave those !@#$* mothers standing.
Dear Etta
I do not know you but I am very proud of you! Using your own money for a special doll. YOur doll is " real " because you love her. This should not have happened to you or any other little girl. You hold your head high and go on loving your doll.
To Etta's mom
You must be very proud of your daughter, how happy the both of you must have been at Target when she paid for her special doll all by herself. I do not know how to help her broken heart but I think you will find a way.
How sad are world is these days. Give your daughters an extra hug for all of us who do not know her but are proud of her.
I'm very sorry to read about your Etta's experience at the American Girl Place, and I wish there were some sort of goodies I could send her like the ones some of the retailers have been offering. I will be e-mailing the company, though, as a one-time customer appalled at their lack of appropriate customer service.
I do, however, encourage Etta to stay strong and tap into her creativity when playing dolls. Since my family couldn't afford all the expensive outfits and accessories for my Molly doll (which I was VERY lucky to have at all) my mother instead taught me to sew, and together we made her dresses and pajamas. I also used to make Molly food and accessories out of clay. I'm in college now, but I still enjoy making doll outfits and designing my own dolls. Right now I'm making a lot of Greek mythology characters out of Barbies, but later this year one of my friends and I have plans to make Beth and Amy from Little Women out of some of Gracie's cousins.
I feel the American Girl company, especially since it got bought out by Mattel, has placed less and less of an emphasis on history and creativity over time. In Meet Samantha, the first American Girl book I ever read, Samantha gives up her nice, new doll to her friend Nellie, a disadvantaged girl who works as a maid for Samantha's neighbors. If Mattel is going to market these dolls based on the values present in the books, they should perhaps read the books first.
Etta, you and Gracie are beautiful and you know that is the truth. Those ladies who told you that Gracie wasn't good enough only like to have money. They don't know how you feel, because you love Gracie. Now, you saved up for Gracie and were you proud of yourself when you had enough money to buy her at the store? Do you remember how you felt when you walked out of the store with her in the bag, all yours?
That's what makes you and Gracie beautiful. Nobody else should care where you bought her or about anything else. All that matters is how much love you have in your heart for Gracie, and the things that you two do together.
Please don't let some mean old ladies who don't know how to be friends take away your love for Gracie. You worked hard to get her and you know what? YOU know what she likes best, not someone at a store who can't see how pretty Gracie can be! You and mom are the ones who know the best way to fix Gracie's hair because you will use LOVE, and that's what makes you look more beautiful than anything Etta!
Have you read the Velveteen Rabbit? You made Gracie real too, sweetie, and only you know how real she is.
I hope a bunch of irate Moms (preferably accompanied by Target and other "not real" dolls) go to AG Place tomorrow and let them know they cannot treat people this way. AG owes Etta big time and I hope they will make this right with her, but even if they do offer Etta a doll and a bunch of clothing (as well they should!) I hope Gracie will continue to be Etta's favorite.
AG if you are reading this, I think you need to extend a special invitation to Etta and her doll Gracie to spend a day at AG place and see the show and have the lunch and whole works - on your dime! You need to make this right!
I said the dolls were not real American dolls because fewer than a quarter of the population could afford such dolls and thus do not represent American children as a whole like Target or Wal Mart dolls do which fully 85 percent of the population could afford. It is statistics maam... nothing against the children...just statistics.
Well once again the power of the media rules. This will cost them some business. I think a formal apology is the least they can do.
To the folks who keep saying things like "don't throw away your kids' AG toys" and "stop ganging up on AG," you need to get a grip.
Customers vote with their pocketbooks.
There is a lesson to be learned here - and AG needs to learn it.
In the current age of economic outsourcing and off-shore production, the quality of most products is pretty comparable. It's the BRAND that makes the difference. It's the BRAND that makes the prices vary.
I can choose to buy any of a hundred brands of great tasting coffee - but I will choose the brand that is also fair trade harvested.
If I'm going to buy a doll made in china - btw, the AG doll and the Target doll are both made in china - I'll choose the brand of made-in-china-doll that doesn't treat its customers like crap, thankyouverymuch.
If you care sooooo much about all those kids out there that you don't even know having the chance to love their AG dolls - you should be out there buying AG dolls for every kid in the country! Why aren't you trying to get the right to own an AG doll added to the constitution?
Seriously people, it's ludicrous that you would actually bother to implore people on a message board to go easy on AG.
I guess you'll just have to buy more AG stuff to make up for the business they are going to lose from this point forward.
There are plenty of places I can spend my money, and my kids will be a LOT happier with dolls that come from a company with a track record of upstanding behavior and GOOD SOLID CUSTOMER SERVICE.
And you know what? I'm going to tell my kids WHY we don't buy AG dolls. Hope my kids don't happen to mention that to your kids...oh - wait, that's what you're worried about, isn't it.
Ah, well it's all clear now, I see.
Stop telling me to support a company that obviously doesn't bother to train its employees to handle a situation that I'm sure has come up before.
And if you've got a "hunch" the story on this blog isn't 100% accurate - so what? It's a BLOG, not the New York Times.
The gist is they treated a little kid like crap, and they are a TOY company.
That's enough for me to know that I should take my business somewhere else.
Sorry if that makes you feel threatened for some reason.
The Target dolls that I see - the Our Generation dolls listed right now - are all white dolls. Hardly representative of most American children. At least American Girl has diversity going for it beyond just white, whiter and whitest.
And I'm sorry, but if you think that 85% of American children can afford $29.99 for one doll, you need to get out more. Because not the kids I hang around with and not many of the kids in our school district. And this family owns three of them? $90 on dolls is exorbitant no matter how you slice it when there are kids in our schools who don't have books or pencils.
39% of children in the US live in low income families.
18% live in poor families.
33% of African American children under the age of 18 live in poverty.
For many kids I work with, spending $29.99 on one doll would be all they get for Christmas and their birthday and Easter combined. So again, not all of America can afford the fake dolls. Not 85% by a long shot.
Just wait until the children in the Brazilian favelas hear what we're paying for Target dolls and hear us complaining about our children's tender self esteem being crushed during a consumer experience. Poor, poor us.
Oh please.
An employee at Target once spit on my friend's kid's head.
Don't shop at Target anymore.
A Wal Mart employee once called another firend a bitch in front of her kids
Don't shop at Wal Mart anymore.
The fair trade coffee we buy is shippped thousands of miles at an environmental cost of thousands of gallons of oil all so we can feel good about helping out some farmer in Central America.
If you think there isn't a company out there who isn't raping its customers, plundering the earth's resources, and treating employees like crap at one time or another, I have a bridge to sell you.
AG's customer service track record has been pretty darn good as far as I've read about previously. I'd say it's just as likely a case of 6yo dramatics and mom's insecurities as anything else.
Hi folks, I don't think this story is so touching because it has to do with money or consumerism or corporations. It's about jerks being mean to a little kid. F them.
To the people who keep saying that they doubt what the other mothers said..
Etta may not remember what they said if she was upset, however - Etta's mom states quite clearly that Etta was with her friends mom.
I'm quite sure that her friends Mom heard and remembered all the nasty comments and passed them on to Ettas mom.
Another point to make. Any retailer will tell their staff that they represent the company they work for at all times. In the eyes of the public and customers of AG, that one idiot stylist may as well be the whole Company.
By doing what she did, that stylist has damaged her employers reputation by failing to do her job and represent what that company is about - Pleasing children with Toys that they love.
So what if the doll was a fake, she should have smiled, told Etta what a lovely doll it was and then braided its hair and put a ribbon in it.
I think our whole country needs to get both sides of a story before they start on their war path. The worst things that have happened to me in my personal life have happened because people went around running their mouths instead of talking to ME, the person it involved. Given a chance, most times, we humans can learn a lot from putting our hostilities on hold while we TRY to set an example for our children and COMMUNICATE. I am sure there would have been a way to work this out if someone wasn't waiting to be offended. How can we expect our kids to work out disagreements or express their hurt and try to make amends or offer insight if they don't see it modeled. Some terrible things in history (much worse than commercialism or just ONE child's feelings) have been assaulted because people don't give each other a chance. In the least, don't hold the company responsible for an employee's actions until the company backs up her nasty behavior. Our world would be much better for our children, dolls or no dolls, if all of us tried a little harder to give each other a chance. My opinion on the price of AG dolls isn't even relevant here, like it or not, if this is a true, unadulterated story, it is about the lack of understanding and compassion on a stylist's part, backed up by ALL the other moms in line, AND the readiness of all many to take offense. All the bloggers who threaten and insult others are not much better than the original offenders. My first response was pure sadness for Etta, my second was disgust at the willingness of the public to incriminate and detest others with zero representation from the other side. I am not defending the gross error on the part of the stylist, but everyone should step back and ask for accountability and explanation. Would you want your business slandered because you had an employe who mistreated a customer? Given the same situation, I would have told my daughter sometimes there are rules that we have to follow, even if they don't make sense. I would have hugged her and told her we would have our own hairstyling party. I wouldn't further encourage the stylist, walked away with my head held high. I then would have gone directly to the manager or CS dept and explained what just took place. I would be willing to bet that even if that is their policy, they would have required an apology right then from the stylist and done something else to make Etta feel welcome there. If not, THEN I would have created a stir for AG, not before. THis is a great example of how rumors begin wars.
I've just emailed American Girl suggesting that if they do not correct the situation properly with Etta, that I will pay for a press release to be distributed by PR Newswire (goes to all the major news media and wire services) about the situation.
Assuming that the front line customer service person reading the email actually bounces it up to someone who matters, that, along with the other emails and calls already sent, will probably do the job.
This is appalling. Not only does the "stylist" need to be fired or dramatically retrained, the store manager needs some serious help, because even having an employee that would perform that poorly in an environment where children are being served reflects badly on the manager as well as the employees.
I didn't say 85 % of kids could afford a 29.99 dollar doll, I said 85% of kids could afford a doll from Target or Walmart. Also, race was not even brought up. So if you quote me, please do so properly and don't throw straw man arguments. The original blog was about snobbery, money, and the price of it all..
Blah blah blah, BURN THE DOLLS/DON'T BURN THE DOLLS!11
How about we forget about the stupid dolls (ALL of them) and turn our children towards something with a little bit less gender-bias? A nice, big stuffed animal can encourage a love of animals/nature instead of creating this negative, elitist attitude that is begotten from the very act of the purchase: "My doll is superior because it HAS A BRAND NAME and it cost $100 and IT BELONGS HERE {at the AG Place}!" at six becomes "I'm worthy only if I have money to afford {for example, those hideously overpriced Coach bags that some of you lovelies have brought up in the above}! Anything less is unacceptable!" at sixteen. Stuffed animals, particularly cool ones, foster a truly human-hierarchy-free level of love and compassion.
People gave me dolls when I was young, but I hated them. I just didn't like dolls. I didn't like the idea of some inanimate--but humanoid--object with lifelike looking eyes staring at me. It gave me the creeps.
But a nice, fat, fluffy stuffed animal/stuffed plushie? Especially in my house, where my parents were allergic to real animals, they were more than welcome to fill up my room. I adored them, and find myself desperately wishing that back when I was young they'd have the things that kids have available to them today (animals, aliens, cute monsters...today's kid has such a wealth of things to choose from).
Anyway. If I were that kid and I received a doll (or two) from the company who did that to me, I would name the doll after the wenchbag who made me cry and then cut off all of her hair. Then take her back to the AG salon and ask the same hairstylist if she can fix herself.
Nice blog, I'm reading this from the other side of the world from you, but still feel the hurt.
I can believe some mothers acting like the ones in line did, too. Can you imagine what they're teaching their kids at home, makes me shudder.
I got curious and read the website of AG. We don't have it here of course - and I feel extremey grateful for that after reading this and looking at the pompous industry it has created.
How awful for you and your daughter. I hope all the comments left on your blog reaffirm your faith in humanity. I just wish I had the wisdom to suggest something that would help your little girl forget the whole ugly mess ever happened.
dude i dont even like kids and i think thats really really REALLY f'ed up.
even me... kid hating ME would never destroy a kid like that. thats just... f'ed up! that person should be fired immediatly to say the least...
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Many little black girls choose to buy white dolls over black dolls because our society has reinforced the message to little black girls over the past 200 years that white is beautiful and good and powerful and black is not.
Google "white doll black doll" for a quick education.
"The original blog was about snobbery, money, and the price of it all."
Exactly. This is exactly what people buy into when they purchase any product which reflects our society's skewed sensibilities and rampant consumerism, even a Dollar Store knock-off Barbie with her panoply of accessories and Glamour good looks.
Shame on any doll for spending $20 on a hair-do. How is that not also about snobbery, money and the price of it all? How can anyone say "Here's $20 to do my doll's hair" and then complain about snobbery?
Does anyone not see the irony there?
I feel very, very bad for this little girl. She went into this unwittingly and got an unfortunate education.
But that's what happens when pretty and "bling" is what everyone aspires to in this country. Until people overwhelmingly use their purchasing power to buy "chubby, gap-toothed, frizzy-haired Matilda who comes with co-op hemp-woven accessories and a commuter rail pass" then even Dollar Store Barbie is part of the problem.
Yikes, stay away from this brand, and not just because of this story.
I went to their website, and what a crock - dolls don't teach "values" or "educate" parents do.
Gessh, and I thought it was bad when I was a kid, but just the fact that a place exists for over-priviliged children to have a doll's hair "styled" in the first place (for more than most normal people pay for a HUMAN haircut) is scary and sad.
Take the money you'd spend on these crazy, useless products and do something good with it besides reenforcing the consumer culture that leads to "Stupid Spoiled Whore" syndrome.
I bet Paris Hilton was a huge American Girl customer - do you want your kids to turn out like THAT?
Hello annon: ALL coffee is shipped thousands of miles at environmental cost. (Is your coffee grown in Georgia or something.) So if the choice is fair trade or rape and pillage - I'll choose the fair trade brand.
Maybe I'll choose not to purchase coffee at all. Maybe I'll not buy dolls or "fake" products that trade on AG's name or product development..
EEK! Etta's mom, you rock! And I love your writing! AG is sooooooooo in trouble with me.
I feel bad for the way the little girl was treated if this story is true. I also feel the mother should be ashamed of herself if this story is true. One of the core parts of being a parent is protecting and raising your child properly. This mother knew she was going to a name brad event with a non name brand doll. Simple logic would probably tell you that it wasn't going to to work out. The mother should have called and asked the question before she even talked to the daughter about going to the event.
This story doesn't really have that ring of truth to me. I don't believe it actually happened. Not in the way the original poster is posting it anyways. If you notice the mother never has any direct comments with the stylist and the other mothers in line. Does that make any sense? That she would just stand by why her daughter presents the doll and gets yelled at by a AG stylist? I believe the original poster is just somebody that had a bad attitude and didn't get what they want so they changed the story to suit there own needs. Or maybe this never actually happened. The original poster left so many holes in the story it just looks like someone throwing a pity party to see how much damage a bogus story could cause a company.
I have a radio show in Lincoln, Nebraska about computers and technoloigy and your story would be a PERFECT example of how the Internet can be used to warn others about bad service experiences. We would LOVE to have you on one of our shows. Call me at 402-212-5393 and we will put you on live. Our show airs Saturdays from 10-11 AM (CST). You can listen live on. I will put you on today if you can call in the next hour. This is a horrible experience that no little girl should ever have to go through again.
That is perhaps the most insensitive thing i have heard. Those people obviously know nothing about children & have no business working with them. I hope that the store really takes a look at themselves & their business practises. I work with children & it is part of my job to lift them up, give them confidence & respect! That just really sucks, I would never buy one of those dolls for a little girl they are overpriced & stupid. I feel really sorry for your daughter. I guess she learned a valuable lesson on how people can be very insensitive & cruel.
From what I read the mother wasn't there. Her daughter was with a friend and her friend's mom. I'm wondering how the friend's mom stood up for Etta. Because if the answer is "a little" or "not at all" then maybe its time for new friends too.
"Rationalize? Pointing out the obvious fact that not only *can* companies choose to only service their own products but that most do is rationalizing?"
Um maybe the company should have specified on their ads/website that only AG dolls would be 'serviced' at this event.
Since they didn't, it's no surprise that this kid went to the event thinking that her "fake" doll would get a new hairstyle.
Either way, we're talking about little kids, here. That stylist totally made an ass out of herself by demeaning a friggin 6 year old.
Ridiculous
wow, 167 comments! good to know people are reading. like another commenter here, i was also the girl with the "fake" cabbage patch dolls and all the snobbish results that incurred when i took my completely handmade "fake" cabbage patch doll (i named her "Penelope") to a slumber party. it wasn't until years later when the cost had dropped so far down they were offering them at grocery stores that i got my own "preemie" - i was nearly a teenager at that point.
Etta will one day realize from this experience, thankfully, that she doesn't need a pair of $200 jeans to look good. She'll have a lot more money to travel and spend on materials to make things and do really great things in life while all those other girls are mincing around in overpriced shoes and handbags. hang in there, little etta. and in the meantime, go get some scissors and give your doll a punk-rock haircut.
"If you notice the mother never has any direct comments with the stylist and the other mothers in line. Does that make any sense?"
Um, yeah... it makes perfect sense because the mother wasn't there.
Perhaps you need to improve your reading comprehension skills before you try commenting on a blog post again.
Your point is pretty much cancelled out since you didn't read the original post correctly.
D-minus for effort. Move along please.
When I was younger I was insanely jealous of my stupid friends with those stupid dolls where even a stupid pillowcase for a stupid bed costs a stupid amount of money.
American Girl Dolls are wonderful-- they're wonderfully expensive.
It's sad that even children are aware of brand images. And if you're not, you'll get yelled at for bringing a less-expensive doll into a ridiculous tourist and consumerist trap.
I hope Etta's happy now that she's a minor celebrity!
My family, including my daughter who turns 10 on Monday, is traveling to NYC in a few weeks. The AG Place was on our itinerary. Not anymore. And after my daughter reads why, I won't be surprised if she cuts off all of her AG doll's hair.
{{{{{{{{Etta}}}}}}}}
As a mom of a 6 y/o daughter, I am appalled to see how your little girl was treated. :*( I have been boycotting AG for awhile for religious reasons, this gives me even more reasons to not spend my hard-earned money on their overpriced products. When I was a child my favorite doll was from K-Mart--I see nothing wrong with Etta loving her Target doll and wanting to have fun with her. Shameshameshame on that store and those other mean mothers for treating Etta the way they did. >:-( I'll add a link to this on my blog too.
It could also be that it didn't happen this way at all. That the stylist was professional and kind in giving the information, but that the child threw a tantrum and the friend's mom had to doctor the story to save face.
Innocent until proven guilty and not by 6yo hearsay.
This is such a fake story. I can't believe the majority is falling for this bogus story. The original poster most likely doesn't even have children.
All of you that are bashing American Girl should be ashamed of yourselfs not the American Girl Doll company. Try to get some facts before reacting instead of buying into this silly stuff.
Unbelievably, Anonymous, March 24, 2007 at 8:09 said this:
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"That's all ?????" You've got to be kidding.
Talk about a pity party. If you can't find a way make it up to this little girl, perhaps you can get your manager in on the act.
Boo-hoo that you are working as a doll hair stylist and chose to make yourself feel momentarily better by crushing the feelings of a six year old girl dressed in thrift store fashions with a doll she bought with her own money.
If you are who you say you are -- you should have been ESPECIALLY nice to the little girl with the not quite brand name doll.
And this pathetic "apologies all around" is not really going to do the trick.
Perhaps you need to get in touch with the child, explain that you were having a really bad day, tell her of course her doll is "real" and actually quite beautiful, and that you'd love to do her doll's hair.
Or at the very least get your manager to send the girl a gift certificate and ask for a chance to make it right. If you aren't up to fixing the doll's hair, take the day off and let someone else do it.
Really sorry that your life as a doll hairstylist sucks - but come on. You spend the day indoors, in NY, in a cushy neighborhood and a posh store. It's not like you're in the Peace Corps.
My sister died in a car accident at the age of 26 while working in Mozambique teaching african teens about reproductive health care and how to avoid contracting aids.
She was no stranger to high end shopping.
But she was able to put her designer clothes and bags aside for the almost four years that she worked in Africa to help make people's lives better.
I don't know anything about your background, but if you are working as a doll's hairstylist, I'm sure you can muster the energy to stop feeling sorry for your SELF, and apologize professionally and in person to this child.
(How can you ask for compassion from others about having to be a doll's hairstylist after the way you treated that girl? Geez!)
"The original poster most likely doesn't even have children."
Yeah, you're right. This is all a long a well-thought out campaign. This woman spent a couple of years writing fake blog posts about being a mom, so that - BOOM - one day she could unleash her post about AG.
It was all a sneaky plan, and you, clever poster, figured it out.
Thanks for suggesting we "try to get some facts." I read the AG website, the AG wiki entry, and some of the other posts by this blogger before commenting. Did you? No?
Guess I have more "facts" than you.
I read some other posts by this blogger. Seems like she has a perpetual chip on her shoulder over her lifestyle choices.
And I didn't get that it was the actual stylist writing. I got that this was a bad situation all around. A lot of people are very suspicious when there's a lynch mob out for anyone's blood, and justly so.
America, people. Innocent until proven guilty. Let's not all act like the current administration here.
I for one have emailed American Girl the following: Shame on your company. Turning away a little girl because her doll wasn't "real" How dare your employee refuse to style the doll's hair. This is quite a black mark on your reputation. "Real" parents are all disgusted with this event having taken place. You just lost a large amount of women buyers, as well as gotten yourself into the largest word of mouth spreaders on earth. MOTHERS!
I for one am a member of mother of multiples (all having twins or more)
This is absolutly appauling.
So be happy with the uptight snooty parents that will remain loyal and buy in to your commercialism."
FORTUNATELY NOT ALL OF US BELIEVE THIS ILL-CONCEIVED STORY. YOU MUST READ "THE ONION" FOR POINTERS.
Wow. Drama queen much?
Way to put your child (and another mom) in a difficult position and then blame for the company for not arranging itself to suit your demands. Why do I have a hard time believing this is the whole story?
Be sure to write again when they won't seat you in first class with a coach ticket or when Rolex won't service your Timex.
Great lesson you've taught your daughter.
I am certain you have done a huge favor to all of us who will now NEVER buy into that type of commercialism and be patrons of American Girl products. I certainly will not. How absolutely awful of that stylist to shame your child in front of others. Don't children learn soon enough that there are differences in socioeconomic status quickly enough?
I view what happened to your child equilvelent to robbing her of her childhood.
SHAME ON YOU AMERICAN GIRL !
I am so sorry this happened to Etta. Please tell her that I too had 3 no-name dolls which were my favourites. I loved them becuse they were special to me. One because it was given to me by my grandparents. The others just because I loved them. Simple but more important than anything else. Children look at life in a different way until the adult world makes them cynical amd materialistic. The children in line that day may well be caught up in their parents idealistic ways of consumerism but Etta clearly is not. AG dolls come with a back story and personality. Where is the make-believe in that? Im sure Gracie has a very unique personality. AG shoudl be ashamed of themselves for the way they handled the situation. I would like to see a public apology from them too. I found this page through a link on Ebay's community pages. Its worldwide so hopefully AG will take notice.
"AG dolls come with a back story and personality."
No, not all of them do. Only the historical dolls. And the Just Like Me dolls not anymore than the Target dolls who come with the story and personality given to them through their costumes and accessories.
The Target dolls' identity comes directly from being AG knock-offs. And anyone who buys an AG knock-off or fake AG clothing is still buying into the commercialism and consumerism of AG. Or else why bring an AG look-a-like to the store? Why not bring a Barbie styling head?
I read your story on Myspace...thats just horrible, to treat a little girl like that? That stylist (WTH? I must be REALLY sheltered living in the midwest, who knew dolls needed a stylist?) should be ashamed of herself. I guess you can take solice in the fact that Karma has a way of coming around and bitting people like her in the butt.
I have a 2y/o son and a baby on the way, gender undetermined just yet, but you can bet if I have a little girl not one penny of my hard earned money will go to that type of company!
To the folks who keep saying things like "don't throw away your kids' AG toys" and "stop ganging up on AG," you need to get a grip.
Customers vote with their pocketbooks.
There is a lesson to be learned here - and AG needs to learn it.
Amen. This is disgusting. Even if the story is only half-true, it's still a pretty revolting half, thank you very much. I've emailed AG and posted about this on my (very popular) site, too.
Here's a great quote from the Digg site:
"...no, it's not the responsibility of the parent to understand the services they will or will not provide upon risk of humiliation."
I can't believe all you people are falling for this! Kudos to the author for having faith in the gullibility of the public.
Wow. Well, Digg and Consumerist are making sure that this gets LOTS of press.
I just fired off my letter to AG expressing my disgust, and I hope others do as well., let alone a "story" that is at BEST a distorted second hand. I can't believe how quickly everyone is buying this "story". I for one am skeptical of what is in my newspaper let alone what I read on the web. I think it will be hilarious when the TRUTH is revealed. All everyone sees this for what it is.
OK as someone familiar with both types of dolls, I will say that it WAS the hair that made the difference. If the stylist messed up the AG doll hair, it can easily be rewigged. If Gracie's hair was damaged, it's rooted hair and therefore cannot be easily fixed. Also, the hair is MUCH different between the brands.
I DO agree about the fact that this was no way to treat a child and the "stylist" should have just said "sorry I can't do any elaborate style" and just gave the doll a simple style that wouldn't damage the hair. The girl does deserve an apology.
There's NOTHING wrong with a doll not being "AG"...it's Etta's doll, she bought it, and it doesn'tneed a fancy label to be special.
I do NOT agree with boycotting AG as a whole because of this. I've bought/collected for nearly 20 years and will continue to do so. Maybe boycott the hair salon at the stores. If you choose not to buy AG because of this, it is, after all, your perogative, just like it is mine to keep buying the dolls. I won't think less of anyone who chooses not to shop AG.
DISGUSTING!!!!
I used to live in Chicago just across the street from the American Girl store. It was creepy to watch the little girls go in and out, carrying their little plastic look-alikes. Most of them even had outfits to match their dolls. It always gave me an icky feeling when I'd see them.
Wow... just wow.... just when humanity has a chance to shine and restore a little faith I may have lost, someone like this has to go screw it up. Those moms need the botox slapped out of them!
The stylist had a chance to make a little girl feel so special, and she just blew it. Even if the store had a policy against doing such a thing, she could have handled things differently.
I'm proud of you and your daughter for the way she saved up her own money for her doll. I'm proud of how you explained to her the consequences of getting the expensive doll. I only wish I could hug Etta!
Hi Etta and Etta’s MOM…... (Yes she deserves the capital letters).
I usually don’t post things but this is a special case.
Who is in charge of hiring these STUPID ………..persons, sorry, not persons, LOOSERS.
That’s what she is, and probably everybody else in that place, otherwise at least one of them should have done or say something.
About the other moms, I don’t think they even deserved to be mentioned in here. (Good thing I wasn't the one that took her there.)
It’s sad that Etta got this lesson so early in her life but she will understand because she’s VERY SMART and will figure out what happened in that place.
It’s sad to read other “people” making doubtful comments about what happened, if it really was this way or that way, WHO F------ CARES. (Sorry I’m not happy right now).
The truth is, she got rejected because it wasn’t a FANCY AG doll, and is good to know that now the whole world knows about the awful place.
Etta: What's important is that you love and care for your doll.
Etta’s MOM: give my LOVE to her and to the rest of the family.
Keep being the MOM you are.
Give Etta a big kiss in my name.
GUS
Please send the link to this page to as many persons as possible, same way we usually do with other stupid (oops, read funny) emails.
Excuse me for my grammar, verbs, etc. Spanish would’ve been easier.
Please help Miss Etta visit our store website at
While we don't have our doll clothes (and many other items) on-line, we do have lovely handsmocked dresses just the right size for Gracie. (In fact, if you will send us Etta's size we will do our best to send her the same smocked dress so she and Gracie can match.)
Please contact the store with your address and sizes and a gift box will be on the way to your doorstep!
This is begining to seem more & more like a contrived incidence to allow some "good samaritins" to promote their own websites. I am still not convinced that this happened as described.
as a mother insist that she get a black doll instead of insisting stores stock dolls of a certain skin type just because you think they should. Vote with your dollars, not complaints. Explain to your daughter about how it is wrong to consider a doll inferior because of it's skin color etc..
I already knew about that study. You proved my point. Black dolls don't sell. Even African American families don't by darker hued babies, so why should the store stock them? Their only legal requirement is to sell the things that sell. Buy a darker skinned baby and they will restock it. If they sell out, they will buy even more babies. You are in control of your daughters perceptions of the world. Do you straighten your hair, dye it, where the latest styles? Do you try to make yourself look anything other than your heritage? I have black curly hair, darker skin than most, but am considered white... until I take my hair out of a pony tail..my point is. I don't see myself as just white. (Don't ask me WHAT I am) I buy dolls that look like my children. My one daughter has blond hair. My others have brown hair and olive skin. Guess who gets what.
I live int he south. The fact that my hair is ...frizzy. Makes people stop and look twice. The fact that my skin is white with frizzy black hair confuses people. In truth my hair is so curly that I have tiny waves on each strand. I don't straighten it, or relax it, even though they told me I should. I don't consider myself white, black, latino, asian, or purple with pink spots.
I am me. I don't know what race I am...and really I don't care. Only in America do we have this black/white view. But thanks for proving my point about the dolls not selling.
Put your foot down...make your child accept a doll that represents her race if it bothers you so much that darker hued babies are harder to find. Otherwise you have no right to complain...you are helping perpetuate the problem.
Goes to show that money cannot buy class, and certainly does not equal good character. Whether one is sucking up to money, as the stylist at AG or actually HAS money, as the classless, flat-charactered "mommies" in line.
Let me be the 200th person to express my outrage at this most devastating story. All I can think when I hear about this kind of callous, shallow, hateful bullshit is that karma is real. I wonder what the return would be for stomping on the dreams of a six-year old?
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Our Christmas celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving with the making of at least one dessert or treat to be served during the Christmas holidays. That first dessert is usually a cake that requires aging, but we've also been known to make cookies that fall into a category we call "keepers". A "keeper" in our parlance is a treat that will not stale before the official holiday begins. Moravian Spice Cookies fall into that category. When I was a child we called these glass cookies, not because of their appearance, but because they were so thin they'd shatter if you dropped them on the floor. They were brought to the United States by members of the Moravian church who settled in colonial American communities established by church elders in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. The highly spiced cookies are flavored with molasses and are arguably the world's thinnest cookie. When properly rolled, a one inch stack will contain 16 cookies. I still haven't mastered that challenge, though I continue to try. Over the years, I've made some changes to the original recipe to accommodate the tastes of family and friends. Not everyone appreciates the bold taste of full-flavored molasses and dark brown sugar, so, while the dark versions are more authentic, I prefer to use light molasses and brown sugar. The cookies are simple to make and they are wonderful keepers. Be forewarned that the dough must be refrigerated before it can be rolled, so you'll have to plan your time accordingly. Here's the recipe.
Moravian Spice Cookies...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup molasses, light or dark
Directions:
1) Whisk flour, salt, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
2) Using an electric mixer, cream butter in a small bowl. Add sugar and molasses and mix until combined.
3) Slowly add flour mixture and beat just until smooth.
4) Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Dough will keep several days if refrigerated.
5) Move a rack to upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Set aside.
6) Divide dough into 4 parts. Work with 1/4 of dough at a time, keeping the rest refrigerated. Roll dough on a well-floured surface until it is paper thin - 1/16th of an inch thick. Work quickly because dough will become sticky and unworkable if out too long. Cut with a 2-3/4-inch round cookie cutter. Transfer cookies to prepared cookie sheet.
7) Bake until cookies darken slightly, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining portions of dough. Scraps can be reserved and rerolled following refrigeration. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container. Yield: 48 cookies.
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I've never gotten the nerve to make these cookies -- don't think I can give them that thing!
Another fantastic recipe that I can't wait to try. Excellent!
Thank you Mary!
:)
ButterYum
I have tried these cookies before--so good with tea but have not tried making them. I love how thin ad crisp they are.
I've never had this before. Love how thin it is and the spiciness.
Mary, that is a gorgeous photo! And the recipe sounds wonderful as well. Thanks!.
Mary, When we lived in Greensboro we used to go Old Salem where the Moravians had there village. They still make the Moravian cookies in the old wood fired ovens and the smell of molasses and spices is heady on a cool winter day.
Mary, this is a marvelous cookie filled with incredible spices and flavor. I usually have to make several batches due to breakage & eating them while they are still warm. Many thanks for reminding me about this old favorite.
A spice cookie wins my heart every time. These are just lovely!
This is my mother's favorite cookie and I haven't made it yet. Now I know what I'll be doing today. Thanks for this recipe, Mary.
I have had these cookies before in NC, and they are FABULOUS. The remind me of the benne cookies in Charleston in terms of their texture and thinness. Your recipe sounds perfect, Mary. Thank you for sharing this. Now, I am craving this for breakfast! LOL!
Happy Pink Saturday!
XO,
Sheila :-)
I've never made these cookies but you've given me courage to give them a try.
Hope you have a happy holiday and a wonderful Pink Saturday.
Sam
Another great recipe... anxious to try to this one..hugs ~lynne~
I have never made these AWESOME!!! cookies before. I love the combination of spices. THANKS!!! for the GREAT!!! recipe.
Geri
Love molasses cookies..these sound really good!
One of these days you will have to take a photo of your recipe file..it must be bulging!!
my mom used to make these :)
A woman in our church used to make these at Christmastime. They're wonderful!
Oh, I bet these are lovely! My mother used to make a dark spice cookie, and then she lost the recipe. I've been trying out recipes ever since to find one that came close.
Yum!
Happy Pink Saturday!
What a lovely tradition! When she's in town, my sister and I make tamales to give to our friends at Christmas time ;-)
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Hugs and blessings,
Perfect! Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the holiday season.
wow... I am loving this... I don't think this sounds very Christmassy to me, BUT,,, I think this combination would compliment a rib BBQ dinner as dessert wonderfully. The molasses is a key ingredient in my beans, and the pepper ... well, the pepper is key in my rib rub...
People are always too full to really enjoy a dessert, but a wafer thin little treat passed around would be gobbled up
this is a keeper
I've heard of these and they sound delicious. I love trying all different kinds of cookies....yours look so pretty!
Mary they look wonderful..I just saw your newest adorable cookie:) Congratulations!
allspice, ginger...I am making this now :)
This makes me want to run and grab a cup of tea, they look so good, Happy Pink Saturday Mary and thanks again for a perfect recipe, Char
Oh they look so pretty. Kind of cookie you share with a girlfriend over hot coffee and tell secrets.
Mary,
Just coming by to say hi on Pink Saturday!!
Christmas Blessings
barbara jean
these sound lovely never would have thought cookies could keep so well have a fab christmas loads of love Val
These are gorgeously thin and crispy. I love these spices - I want them. These are perfect holiday cookies.
Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Holidays to you and your family, Mary.
I love these cookies. We have been to Old Salem in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and the some yummy scents come from the bakery.
I can't believe you actually have this recipe. I am going to have to try this for my husband.
Sorry I'm so late visiting you - I'm in for another eye op in January, so I'm having to keep computer stuff to minimum time and small doses, unfortunately.
Lovely, mouthwatering post as always!
I've got a family sherry trifle recipe on mine, if you'd like to add it to your collection.
Belated Happy Pink Saturday! And Happy Christmas (I won't be participating in the upcoming, Boxing Day one).
Thanks for making this recipe publicly available!
I hadn't heard of Moravian cookies until I stumbled across a small 3.5oz can of them by the Salem Baking Co., on sale at TJMaxx. The small container intrigued me, because the nutritional label said 12 cookies per serving, and that there were about 3.5 servings inside. How could over 40 cookies fit into this small container? Well indeed, they are about 1/16" thick!
I can't see making them that thin, but even at 1/8" that's still a reasonably thin cookie. The Salem Baking Company cookies are incredibly good, and I imagine these will either come close or match that. :-)
G, I hope you'll like these. They are a favorite of mine.
I made these last weekend and we love them. You quickly get the hang of rolling them. A couple of tips: 1) don't be afraid to use flour so they don't stick, but brush the extra flour off with a pastry brush before you bake them, 2) a bench scraper works awesomely to get the cookies off the counter after you've rolled them out. I was able to roll them until they were almost see-through and then scrape them up with the bench scraper and put them on the cookie sheet. They aren't so fragile to handle; they are more fragile to roll as they stick to the rolling pin and the dough tears if you roll too fast. Try them - you will love them too!
I love cookies .. Need to post something too. I have a few recipes you may like too :
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The tragedy at the Boston Marathon really, really bothered me. Which, obviously, it should have. It was so awful, so senseless, so horrific. It made me mad, sad, full of grief for those affected, horrified, stupefied as to why anyone would do this to another person, and so many more emotions I can’t even describe. It brings tears to my eyes to think about it.
It wasn’t just that it makes me so dang mad that someone would hurt innocent people who were just enjoying the day and celebrating with those who ran in this iconic event, which it did. It wasn’t just that it was so horrific and senseless, which it was. It wasn’t just that our daughter’s good friend lives in Boston and was running in the marathon on Monday and that we were concerned for her safety, which we were. (We couldn’t get ahold of her for a while and were really worried about her. She’s fine, having run the race in 3h 14m 07s, but we didn’t know where she was in relation to the blast zone and if she was safe.) This tragedy bothered me on so many levels that it took me a few days to sort it out.
As I thought about it, I realized that it really touched a nerve of very personal vulnerability, one that goes back to Jason’s death. It made me feel so vulnerable. We tend to think that tragedy happens to “other people.” Until WE are those “other people” whose children die. Until WE are the family touched by tragedy. Until WE are that country where bombs go off in crowded places and kills and harms innocent bystanders.
I recently read a poem written by By Madelaine Perri Kasden:
OTHER PEOPLE
Every so often,
you hear about other people
losing their child.
Sometimes there is a horrible accident
you find out about on television.
Sometimes it is a senseless murder or suicide
you read about in the newspaper.
Sometimes you learn about a deadly illness over
the telephone because, this time,
he child belongs to someone you know
When such a tragedy happens,
to other people,
your heart goes out to them.
You feel deeply saddened and perhaps,
you shed a few tears.
You then continue your charmed life,
going about business as usual.
You don’t forget, but,
you don’t necessarily remember either.
After all, the death of a child
is something that occurs in the lives
of other people.
Unless, God forbid,
the television story or newspaper article or
telephone call
is about your child.
Unless, one terrible day,
heaven and earth and hell become one.
Unless your life loses all meaning and
nothing makes sense anymore.
Suddenly,
by a random twist of fate, or the hand of God,
you have become other people.
By Madelaine Perri Kasden
Before Jason died, I was one of those people who felt like the death of a child was something that happened to “other people.” Tragedy happened to “other people.” I was like a teenager marching through life, feeling invincible. I prayed for my family. I was sure beyond a doubt that God heard my prayers and would protect my family. Terrible tragedies happened to people in other places; great tragedy would never touch me or happen to me.
But it did. My child died. And it made me feel so incredibly vulnerable. I was not protected from tragedy. I was not immune. We were ordinary people, doing ordinary things, living our ordinary daily lives.
I became “that person” whose child died. Jason was taken from us by the actions of someone else, a drunk driver. I felt like someone ripped my entire chest open, leaving my most inner self bare, raw, and exposed to unbelievable grief and pain. I became “that person” who no longer was thought of as “Becky.” I became the “mother of Jason, the young man who died in the car accident.” People would whisper to each other about me, point me out to each other. People would avoid me, look right through me as if they didn’t see me. I became a grieving mess, a lonely pariah who struggled to get through the day. I was touched by tragedy, changed by the death of my child. I had to learn to “find a new normal,” find a way to weave Jason’s loss into my life, find a way to learn to walk again without Jason in this life. My life became divided into “before” and “after” by that stark moment of vulnerability when Jason died.
Those people in Boston were ordinary people experiencing a wonderful slice of Americana at the iconic Boston Marathon. In a split second of vulnerability, the security that tragedy happens to “someone else” was taken from them; it was robbed from them by a terrorist’s actions. They are now people whose lives are affected by this tragedy forever, and they will never be the same. Their lives will be divided in so many ways into “before” and “after” by that stark moment of vulnerability when that bomb went off, when some lost dear family members, when some lost limbs and will have to learn to walk again in a new manner, when some witnessed a horrific scene of human suffering that will forever be burned into their memories. It all happened to ordinary people in one split moment of vulnerability.
And when something like the bomb blasts in Boston or some other tragedy happens, it touches a nerve deep inside me and I feel incredibly vulnerable all over again. It makes me feel anxious and restless, almost the the point of being panic-y. Because, as a parent whose child has died, I know all too well that it can be just one split moment in time from MY child is alive and well…to the moment when tragedy has happened and MY child is gone. There’s no going back, no way to change what’s happened. Jason died when he was broadsided by a drunk driver who was going more than twice the speed limit. Three people died in Boston at the hands of a terrorist. Beautiful, innocent children died in Newtown. People died in an explosion in Texas.
As much as we’d like to think we are immune from tragedy, we really aren’t. I wish we could be, but we’re not. As long as we live in an imperfect world, we are not immune from the possibility of becoming that “other person” that has been touched by tragedy. And that’s why I felt so vulnerable – all over again – when I heard of the Boston tragedy.
I don’t know why tragedies hit some people and not others; or, as the title to Harold S. Kushner’s book says, why “Bad Things Happen to Good People.” I don’t know why things happen the way they do. I pray for the protection of my family and those I know, knowing as I do now that we don’t live in a perfect world and that none of us are truly immune and that we are vulnerable to tragedy. I pray for those I know who are going through grief as they have never known before. I pray that good will come from what I have experienced and walked through, that what I have to say here will create a greater understanding for those who deeply grieve. I know that I will see Jason again. I am doing the best I can to rebuild my life and reconstruct my faith. I long to know the security as I once did, with all my heart, that I serve a God who is not untouched by our pain, suffering, and tragedy. I pray and pray for my family, along with saying, “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.”
Perhaps we can use this as a reminder of how fleeting life can be and encourage ourselves to really take time to extend comfort, love, and kindness to those within our sphere of influence – our family, our friends, our co-workers, our neighbors, our acquaintances. Listen to those little “nudges” that seem to come from inside of you, telling you to take time to do something special for someone. We never know when those moments may be gone forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with those people affected by this terrible tragedy in Boston and to those affected by the blast in Texas. I wish I could put my arms around you and show you how much I care. Sending hugs, hugs, and more hugs…
© 2013 Rebecca R. Carney
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'Hands off my parts', says Leonardo DiCaprio
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Why just one miraculous world?
Q:What is your vision of heaven? What images - from Scripture, tradition, culture or your personal experience - best describe heaven for you?
Can we imagine heaven? Mark Twain quipped that people assume heaven will be green fields and harp music - an eternity of activities no one would enjoy for five minutes while still alive. When we try to picture perfection, our imaginations stall: music, seeing loved ones, eternity staring at the stars. Sooner or later, heaven gets, well, monotonous.
Surely if there is a heaven, it is nothing like what we imagine. We would not have imagined this world, after all, before we entered it. Who would have guessed mountains and eyes and tuna fish and tables and fossils and crock-pots and libraries and clouds?. Believers may take comfort in the thought that whichever way it goes, only they have the possibility of experiencing themselves proved right.
I am a believer. I have faith that the intangible is the greatest reality. I cannot know what heaven would be like, but in the end, the question is not about heaven, but about God. If there exists a God who created us and keeps faith with us, then we have a bit of eternity planted inside us. God willing, one day I'll see you there.
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purchase
purchase
- to steal. This word has developed in San Diego. I have heard it used many times, and is more or less a cover for a 5 finger discount.
Check this out, I'll purchase that CD.
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BE on a par with Tibet as out-of-bounds areas where foreign reporters need special permission to work, and come after journalists were attacked and harassed while working in the areas over the weekend.
Bob Dietz, the Asia coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists, said the treatment of journalists in Beijing on Sunday was “the worst aggression against the foreign press we’ve seen since the Olympics in 2008.”
“Such a heavy-handed response discredits the ruling Chinese Communist Party and highlights their fear of popular opposition,” Dietz said in a statement.
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The Canadian Soccer Association in cooperation with FIFA delegates recently held Futsal workshops in the areas of Coaching and Refereeing in Laval and Ottawa with the aim of the advancement of the sport of Futsal in Canada.
The FIFA Futsal Coach Instructor course ran from 18 October to 22 October in Laval, QC. The course material was designed to prepare the participants to provide training to additional Canadian Futsal coaches. FIFA Instructor Constantine Konstin led 30 participants representing six Canadian provinces as well as two guest trainers from Burkina Faso and Cote D’Ivoire through the five day session.
“The course provided a great introduction for the game of Futsal into the Canadian Soccer Association structure,” said Ms. Beliveau. “The combination of expert instructors in the game of soccer and others in the game of Futsal created a great mix and a good model for sharing expertise.”
The OSA Futsal Committee is pleased to present one day Futsal workshops/clinics for any member clubs that will be starting up new Futsal leagues or programs. We would like to provide valuable information on the important FIFA Futsal laws of the game, tactical components and comprehension from a Canadian Futsal national team player, all to assist coaches and technical development directors who will be involved in starting these new leagues up.
The workshop will last approximately 6-8 hours.
Please kindly contact the Futsal Department with information regarding the workshop date so that Futsal committee members can coordinate to visit your district to provide this vitally valuable overview of Futsal before your leagues or training sessions begin.
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On The Beak – Admin
This past Friday night, December 2, at Dover Downs in Dover, Delaware, undefeated and world-ranked heavyweight sensation, Amir ‘Hardcore’ Mansour remained perfect by scoring a sixth round stoppage over former light heavyweight world title challenger Epifanio Mendoza and captured the WBF intercontinental championship that highlighted an exciting eight bout card.
Mansour and Mendoza thrilled the sellout crowd at Dover Downs with Mansour throwing some wicked shots to the head and body of Mendoza. Mendoza showed surprisingly good defense and decent counter punching ability. Tensions grew during the fight as both landed shots after the bell that nearly incited a brawl.
In the sixth, Mansour landed a huge flurry of punches that forced the corner of Mendoza to throw in the towel.
Mansour, ranked number seven by the WBO, raised his mark to 16-0-0, 12ko and he indicated the he is ready to take on anybody in the top ten. Mendoza fought well but fell to 32-13-1.
In the co-feature, light heavyweight Anthony Caputo Smith had a few tense moments but scored an incredible final round stoppage over Douglas Okola in a six round bout.
Smith was dropped and then cut badly over his right eye and it was looking like his perfect mark would be falling by the wayside. In the final round, Okola walked into a huge left hook that put him down and out and in an instant Smith scored the knockout. Smith is now 12-0-0, 10ko.
Veteran Dorin Spivey scored his 40th professional victory with a solid six round unanimous decision over rugged and tough-as-nails Angel Rios in a lightweight bout. Spivey boxed well by putting some solid combinations together. Rios never had any quit in him and kept coming forward and even buckled Spivey during the fight.
Spivey will now look to jump into the rankings when he takes on Victor Vasquez on February 4. Ironically, Vasquez was ringside calling the action with Marc Abrams during this bout.
Mike Tiberi made it 18-1 with a solid six round unanimous decision over Puerto Rico’s Emill Gonzalez in a Super Middleweight bout.
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The 4 winning teams of first ever Imagine Cup Grants was announced on Microsoft Citizenship Blog. The winners were in Davos to meet with Microsoft Chairman, Bill Gates and to participate in a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing young people today. The Imagine Cup Grants program is a three-year, $3 million competitive grant program to help Imagine Cup participants take their ideas and their projects and transform them into a business or nonprofit that can bring the benefit of their technology to the communities that need it most.
Here’s some more about the four winning teams:
Team Apptenders (Croatia)
Project Name: KiDnect
Team Members: Ivan Antonic, Ivan Borko, Karmela Bresan, Dominik Tomicevic (Ecuador)
Project Name: SkillBox
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Team Members: (United States)
Project Name: LifeLens
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371 F.2d 205
ZIFFRIN TRUCK LINES, INC., Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
The ARMSTRONG RUBBER COMPANY and Armstrong Rubber Mfg. Co.,
Defendants-Appellees.
Shellie DAGLEY, Administrator of the Estate of Charles W.
Collins, Deceased, Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
The ARMSTRONG RUBBER COMPANY and Armstrong Rubber Mfg. Co.,
Defendants-Appellees.
Nos. 15556, 15557.
United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit.
Nov. 30, 1966.
Alan H. Lobley, Ice, Miller, Donadio & Ryan, Indianapolis, Ind., for plaintiff-appellant.
Richard W. Yarling, Donald S. Tunnell, Yarling, Winter & Tunnell, Indianapolis, Ind., for defendants-appellees.
Before HASTINGS, Chief Judge, MAJOY, Senior Circuit Judge, and CASTLE, Circuit Judge.
HASTINGS, Chief Judge.
Plaintiffs-appellants, Ziffrin Truck Lines, Inc., and Shellie Dagley, administrator of the estate of Charles W. Collins, deceased, have appealed from the judgment of hte district court dismissing its diversity action on the merits, following a jury verdict for defendants, The Armstrong Rubber Company and Armstrong Rubber Mfg. Co.
This is the second appeal in this cause. In the prior appeal, Dagley v. Armstrong Rubber Company, 7 Cir., 344 F.2d 245 (1965), we reversed and remanded the cause for a new trial on an issue of breach of implied warranty held erroneously dismissed by the trial court.
This cause arose when a Ziffrin trucktractor, which had installed on its right front wheel a tire manufactured by Armstrong, went off the highway allegedly due to a tire blowout, while being driven by Collins, and turned over, killing Collins.
The only issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in including, over the objections of appellants, certain matters in its instruction number 16.
The pertinent parts of instruction 16 read:
'* * * and/or if you find the proximate cause of the happening was due to abnormal use of the tire or the use thereof beyond the reasonable safe period of its life expectancy; * * * and/or if you find that the tire failed and collapsed when it struck the pole or earthen embankment; * * * and/or if you find the tractor had defective equipment which proximately caused the happening; and/or if you find the tractor had abnormally defective equipment or abnormal lack of maintenance which proximately caused the tire to become defective or aggravated any existing defect or defects in such tire so as to proximately cause the happening; and/or if you find that the tire's life expectancy had expired for front wheel usage because it had reached the point of the treads having been reduced to from somewhere between one-half (1/2) to eighty five per cent (85%) of their original structure with the visually known worn cupping defect and which was known to the operator because of steering wheel vibration and that such proximately caused the alleged tire failure and/or caused the mechanical failure to the tractor which proximately caused the happening; then you would be warranted in finding the plaintiffs have failed to prove an essential element and/or elements of their complaints.'
It is urged that this instruction was not predicated on evidence adduced at trial, that it was therefore prejudicial, allowing the jury to find that the tire failure, alleged to have been the cause of the accident, occurred for reasons not shown in evidence and not urged by the parties.
In Indiana, prejudicial error may result from an instruction on an issue formed by the pleadings and concerning which there is no evidence. Hayes Freight Lines v. Oestricher, 117 Ind.App. 143, 147, 66 N.E.2d 612,68 N.E.2d 792 (1946). Instructions are regarded as a total charge to the jury, and if an instruction, which standing alone might be erroneous, is cured by other instructions in the charge, then no reversible error exists. Ewing v. Timmons, 135 Ind.App. 274, 277, 193 N.E.2d 497 (1963). Furthermore, instructions are proper if they are within the issues and the evidence is conflicting, cf. John Hancock Mut. Life Ins. Co. v. Gordon, 109 Ind.App. 58, 61-62, 32 N.E.2d 727 (1941), or if the instructions are 'pertinent to any question of fact which the jury may properly consider under the evidence, or any ligitimate inferences which may be drawn from the evidence.' Schlarb v. Henderson, 211 Ind. 1, 7-8, 4 N.E.2d 205 (1936).
The Indiana Appellate Court has also said:
'If there were any facts or circumstances in the case, although quite meager, to which the instructions might, upon any view, be pertinent, provided they were correct in the statement of the law, it would not be error for the court to give them, although they were so given to the jury over the objection of the complaining party.' Pennsylvania Ice & Coal Co. v. Elischer, 106 Ind.App. 613, 621, 21 N.E.2d 436, 439 (1939).
In considering whether an instruction applies to the evidence, a trial court must consider the evidence in its entirety, together with all reasonable inferences which might be drawn from it. Elischer, supra.
Appellants argue, however, that notwithstanding the fact that, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendants, there is some evidence in the record relating to the matters covered in instruction 16, there is no evidence that these matters could possibly have been the proximate cause of the alleged blowout.
Where the determination of proximate cause depends upon a state of facts from which different men might reasonably draw different inferences or conclusions, the question of proximate cause is a question of fact for the jury. Siebeking et al. v. Ford, Admx., etc., 128 Ind.App. 475, 485, 148 N.E.2d 194 (1958). If there is any reasonable doubt as to proximate cause, it is also for the jury. Phares v. Carr, 122 Ind.App. 597, 603, 106 N.E.2d 242 (1952).
Since proximate cause is a question for the jury, and since the jury is broadly entitled to draw inferences from facts presented, we are not persuaded that, to avoid a presumption of prejudice, there must be evidence that the matters upon which the trial court instructed the jury could have or did proximately cause the blowout. The only question is whether there was sufficient evidence for the jury to consider those matters as bearing on the question of proximate cause.
While the contested instruction was rather long and may be subject to minor criticisms, we do not find it prejudicial. We conclude from an examination of the entire record, and from a reading of the instructions taken as a whole, that appellants received a fair trial and that the jury was not improperly instructed.
Appellants raise further objections to other parts of instruction 16. We have reviewed such other portions objected to. In reviewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendants, we find that such other portions of such instruction are not prejudicially erroneous for the reasons hereinabove stated.
In the first trial of this action on the negligence count only, the jury returned a verdict for the defendants, and this we affirmed. Dagley, supra. In the instant appeal, another jury, hearing substantially the same evidence, found for the defendants on the breach of implied warranty count. The evidence amply supports such a verdict in this case.
In reviewing the instructions as a whole, we conclude that in other instructions given, and not challenged on appeal, the issues to be determined by the jury, the burden of proof, the theory of plaintiff's complaint, the law relating to proximate cause and the resolution of conflicting testimony, resulted in the jury being fairly and adequately instructed.
The judgment appealed from is affirmed.
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530 F.2d 450
18 UCC Rep.Serv. 1122
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HOLLYWOOD et al., Plaintiffs-Appellees,
v.
AMERICAN FOAM RUBBER CORP. and Milton R. Ackman, as Trustee
of American Foam Rubber Corp., Bankrupt, Defendants,
Marie Louise deMontmollin et al., Defendants-Appellants.
No. 38, Docket 75--7051.
United States Court of Appeals,
Second Circuit.
Argued Sept. 24, 1975.
Decided Feb. 5, 1976.
David Sive, New York City (Winer, Neuburger & Sive, New York City, on the brief), for defendants-appellants.
Jacob E. Heller, New York City (Joseph Heller and Jacob E. Heller, New York City, on the brief), for plaintiffs-appellees.
Before LUMBARD, MULLIGAN and VAN GRAAFEILAND, Circuit Judges.
VAN GRAAFEILAND, Circuit Judge:
This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of the executors of one corporate creditor against another corporate creditor whose right to receive payment was made subordinate to that of plaintiffs' testate. Two questions are presented:
1. Did the subordinated creditor have the right to discharge an unmatured subordinated indebtedness without the consent of the senior creditor?
2. Was there payment of a matured, subordinated debenture when the subordinated creditor took the note of the debtor's parent corporation instead of cash?
Litigation between the paties has now been in progress for fifteen years, and three opinions of the District Court have been reported. Buchman v. American Foam Rubber Corp., 250 F.Supp. 60 (S.D.N.Y.1965); First National Bank v. American Foam Rubber Corp., 306 F.Supp. 593 (S.D.N.Y.1969); First National Bank v. American Foam Rubber Corp., 309 F.Supp. 547 (S.D.N.Y.1969).1 Repetition will not improve upon the recitals of fact contained in these opinions, and we will therefore review only so much background as is necessary to frame the issues on this appeal.
Prior to 1957, appellees' testate, Samuel Buchman, was president and a substantial stockholder of American Foam Rubber Corp. (AFR), a New York corporation. On May 17, 1957, Buchman resigned and sold his interest in AFR and its affiliate, Burlington Holding Corporation, to appellants. As part of the agreement of sale, certain debentures of the two corporations, maturing in 1960 and 1965, which were held by appellants, were subordinated to debentures held by Buchman. The pertinent portion of the subordination agreement reads as follows:
To induce Samuel Buchman to sell his capital stock hereunder, Marie Louise deMontmollin and Alexander F. Pathy hereby agree with respect to the debentures of each of said corporations that the rights of any holder (including her or him) of the debentures thereof now held by her or him and referred to above, be subordinated to the rights of any holder or holders of the debentures thereof now held by Samuel Buchman (including him) as to the payment of interest and principal. No claim for interest under the debentures so subordinated shall be made unless all interest payable on the debentures now held by Samuel Buchman shall have been paid in full, and no claim for principal under any of the debentures so subordinated shall be made unless the entire principal of all the debentures now held by Samuel Buchman shall have been paid in full.
If for any reason, either corporation shall pay interest or principal on said debentures to any of the Buyers, or to any person deriving title to the debentures of said corporation from any of the Buyers, and said payment shall be made without first satisfying the priority to which the holder or holders of Samuel Buchman's debentures are entitled by reason of the foregoing provisions, the amount or amounts of the payment so made to the buyer (or to the person deriving title from her or him) shall be promptly paid by such Buyer to said holder or holders of Samuel Buchman's debentures.
A similar agreement of subordination was made with respect to some corporate promissory notes which were held by the parties.
In 1958, AFR decided to issue new stock for the purpose of improving its capital structure; and, over a period of time, appellant deMontmollin surrendered subordinated AFR debentures and notes with a face value of $322,000 for preferred stock with an equivalent face value.
On April 1, 1960, the Burlington debentures became due. Buchman was paid in cash for his, and Mrs. deMontmollin received a credit on Burlington's books for $15,000, the amount of her debentures. She immediately loaned this money to AFR, receiving a promissory note in return.2 This was accomplished by a bookkeeping transfer of assets from Burlington to AFR; no money passed through appellants' hands.
On February 21, 1961, AFR was adjudicated a bankrupt. In its opinion, 306 F.Supp. 593, 601, the District Court stated that, if Mrs. deMontmollin had not surrendered the $322,000 in debentures and notes, appellees, because of their right to priority in payment under the subordination agreement, would have been entitled to recover the bankruptcy dividends payable on these obligations. It therefore held appellant deMontmollin liable for the amount of the dividend which would have been paid. The District Court also held that the transaction involving the $15,000 Burlington debentures constituted payment of those debentures within the meaning of the subordination agreement and that appellant deMontmollin was liable for this amount. Id. at 607.
We reverse the holding of the District Court insofar as it predicates liability upon the exchange of the AFR debentures and notes for stock and affirm its holding insofar as it predicates liability upon the payment of the Burlington debentures.
The Exchange Transaction
Before examining the District Judge's theory of liability, we first note our approval of his rejection of an alternate theory which had been proposed by plaintiffs. Judge Cooper held that the exchange of debentures and notes for preferred stock did not constitute payment of these obligations, as that term was used in the subordination agreement, since no assets of the corporation passed into the creditors' hands. 306 F.Supp. at 599. Neither, he said, was the issuance of stock the first step in a plan to secure payment, since AFR was precluded by other contractual provisions from paying dividends or redeeming stock. Id. at 600. We find no error in these holdings.
Judge Cooper's theory of liability was that appellant had breached an implied provision in the subordination agreement that the subordinated debt would not be discharged.3 He stated that the subordinated debt was 'a type of security for the senior debt, available to the senior creditor upon a distribution of the assets of the debtor' and might therefore be regarded as a 'cushion' or 'support' for the senior debt. 306 F.Supp. at 599. Although he then specifically refused to determine the true nature of the interest, 'if any', created in favor of the senior creditor, he held that, in the absence of provisions to the contrary, it was a breach of the subordination agreement for the junior creditor to discharge the subordinated debt. Id. at 606. We disagree.
The subordination agreement provided in substance that neither interest nor principal should be paid on the subordinated debt unless the interest and principal on the senior debt were paid in full and that, if such payments were made, they would be promptly paid over to the senior creditor. Clearly, the senior creditor had both equitable and contractual rights in the proceeds of such payments. Similar rights would attach to dividends declared in the estate of the bankrupt creditor. In re Credit Industrial Corporation, 366 F.2d 402 (2d Cir. 1966); Calligar, Subordination Agreements, 70 Yale L.J. 376, 383 (1961).
Various theories have been advanced to support the enforcement of subordination agreements in bankruptcy: equitable lien, equitable assignment, constructive trust and enforcement of contractual rights. In re Itemlab Inc., 197 F.Supp. 194, 197 (E.D.N.Y.1961); Calligar, supra, 70 Yale L.J. at 384; Leiby, Enforcement and the U.C.C., 23 Bus. Lawyer 57 (1967). This Circuit has favored the recognition of priorities based upon the 'lawful contractual arrangement between the parties.' In re Aktiebolaget Kreuger & Toll, 96 F.2d 768, 770 (2d Cir. 1938). As we stated in In re Credit Industrial Corporation, supra, 366 F.2d at 407, if the terms of the contract are unambiguous, there is no need to resort to 'strained theories of third-party beneficiary, estoppel or general principles of equity' to determine the rights of the parties.
Since most of the decisions in this area have dealt with the priority of payments in bankruptcy, there has been little need for the courts to explore the rights of the parties beyond those which attach to the bankruptcy dividends. The rules which have been laid down in these cases are not, therefore, determinative of the senior creditor's pre-bankruptcy rights, if any, in the payment which has not yet accrued or the dividend which has not been declared, i.e., in the debt itself.4 To justify the judgment in favor of plaintiffs below, they must have had rights, rights of such nature that they precluded defendant's good faith discharge of the subordinated debt.
No recital of such rights can be found in the contractual arrangement between the parties. The terms of the subordination agreement are unambiguous and include no prohibition against discharge of the subordinated indebtedness. Moreover, based upon our decision in Cherno v. Dutch American Mercantile Corporation, 353 F.2d 147 (2d Cir. 1965), we see no equitable basis for holding that a prohibition should be implied.
The facts in Cherno are not dissimilar from those we are now considering. There, the subordinated creditor discharged a chattel mortgage which he held as security, in order that the debtor could mortgage the property to a third party. In denying the senior creditor's claim that it was a preferred lien creditor as an equitable assignee or equitable lienholder, we held that the usual subordination agreement simply gives priority or precedence of lien right and debt payment to the senior creditor and does not constitute an assignment of the subordinated debt. Id. at 151. We also rejected the senior creditor's claim of a security interest in the debt. In so doing, we anticipated the provisions of § 1--209 of the N.Y. Uniform Commercial Code, enacted the following year.5 Finally, we held that the senior creditor was not the beneficiary of a constructive trust, because the subordinated creditor was not being unjustly enriched by holding property in which the senior creditor had an interest.
In denying the existence of an equitable lien in, or equitable assignment of, the subordinated debt, we were following rules of law well established in both the New York and Federal courts. Generally, these courts have held that an agreement to pay out of a particular fund does not create an equitable lien upon the fund or operate as an equitable assignment thereof. East Side Packing Co. v. Fahy Market, 24 F.2d 644, 645 (2d Cir. 1928); Union Trust Co. v. Townshend, 101 F.2d 903 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 307 U.S. 646, 59 S.Ct. 1044, 83 L.Ed. 1526 (1939); B. Kuppenheimer & Co. v. Mornin, 78 F.2d 261, 264 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 296 U.S. 615, 56 S.Ct. 135, 80 L.Ed. 436 (1935); Cabell v. Markham, 69 F.Supp. 640, 642 (S.D.N.Y.1946), aff'd sub nom. Cabell v. Clark, 162 F.2d 153 (2d Cir. 1947); People ex rel. Balbrook Realty Corp. v. Mills, 295 N.Y. 190, 195, 66 N.E.2d 50 (1946). To accomplish an assignment, the would-be assignor must relinquish control over the fund. The test is whether there is 'an appropriation of the fund so that the debtor would be justified in paying the debt or the assigned part to the person claiming to be the assignee.' Hinkle Iron Co. v. Kohn, 229 N.Y. 179, 183, 128 N.E. 113, 114 (1920); In re Conoley, 50 F.Supp. 542 (S.D.N.Y.1942).
Whatever may have been the situation with regard to payments due and owing to Mrs. deMontmollin, we think it clear from the foregoing authorities that Mr. Buchman, as senior creditor, had no equitable rights as assignee or lienholder in the debt itself. Thomas v. New York and Greenwood Lake Rwy. Co., 139 N.Y. 163, 178, 34 N.E. 877 (1893). AFR, the debtor, had no right to pay any part of the unmatured debt to Mr. Buchman, the senior creditor.
It is interesting to note that this was the specific holding of the court in In re Dodge-Freedman Poultry Co., 148 F.Supp. 647 (D.N.H.1956), aff'd sub nom. Dodge-Freedman Poultry Co. v. Delaware Mills Inc., 244 F.2d 314 (1st Cir. 1957) (per curiam), relied upon by the court below. That case involved the waiver by a subordinated creditor of a bankruptcy dividend and the preservation of such dividend for the senior creditor through the doctrine of constructive trust. The court said, 148 F.Supp. at 651:
In the case at bar, there was no manifestation of intention, either written or oral, or by conduct, on the part of Freedman (the subordinated creditor) to relinquish control, or to make any appropriation to Delaware Mills, Inc. (the senior creditor). Therefore, no equitable assignment was created, nor is there an equitable lien.
Judge Cooper quite correctly recognized, on the basis of our decision in Cherno, that plaintiffs could claim no rights as beneficiaries of a constructive trust, since Mrs. deMontmollin never had any property in her possession in which plaintiffs had any equitable interest. 306 F.Supp. at 603 n. 38. Having thus rejected appellees' last possible equitable claim, it is not surprising that Judge Cooper would 'intimate no view on the 'true nature' of the interest created, if any.'6 Id. at 606.
Judge Cooper's reliance upon a statement in Cherno that the subordinated creditor breached the subordination agreement when it discharged a chattel mortgage given to it as collateral, is, we think, misplaced. That statement was dictum. Moreover, the proof in Cherno showed that the collateral was discharged subsequent to default by the insolvent debtor on both the subordinated debt and the senior indebtedness, while an action to recover on the latter was pending. We described it as part of a 'scheme' to get additional cash from an innocent lender. 353 F.2d at 149.
The discharge of the subordinated indebtedness in the instant case occurred before its maturity and three years prior to the debtor's bankruptcy. There is no claim of any 'scheme' or bad faith and no contention that the discharge was made in contemplation of bankruptcy. Nonetheless, Judge Cooper determined in 1969 that the discharge constituted a breach of the subordination agreement and then waited five years until the termination of the bankruptcy proceedings in 1974 to compute the amount of plaintiffs' damages. Only in this way could he ascertain the amount of the 'double dividend' which he said plaintiffs lost.7
It requires little imagination to conceive of the discharge of a subordinated debt many years prior to bankruptcy, or, indeed, without any subsequent bankruptcy ever taking place. If the decision appealed from is correct, such discharge would nonetheless be a breach of the subordination agreement, because of the remote chance that bankruptcy might someday occur and the senior creditor might thereafter be deprived of a double dividend.8 We think that if the senior creditor would prohibit a discharge because of such remote contingencies, he should so provide in the subordination agreement.
We hold, therefore, that appellees' testate had no equitable or contractual rights in the unmatured obligations which prevented appellant from discharging them in good faith.
The Loan Transaction
Appellant's argument that the loan transaction was simply a series of bookkeeping entries between parent and subsidiary corporation was properly rejected by the District Court. Where a creditor takes the bill, note or check of a third party instead of insisting upon performance to the letter of his contract with the debtor, a reasonable inference may sometimes be drawn that the primary obligation has been paid and discharged. charged. Hamilton v. R. S. Dickson & Co., 85 F.2d 107 (2d Cir. 1936); 70 C.J.S. Payment § 29 (1951). Judge Cooper was entitled to find that when, upon the maturity of the Burlington debentures, Mrs. deMontmollin released that company from its indebtedness and took an AFR note in substitution therefor, this was payment of the debentures within the meaning of the subordination agreement. Moreover, although no money passed through appellant's hands, the effects of the transaction, as Judge Cooper held, were the same as if it had.
Plaintiffs were entitled to recover the amount of this payment by virtue of the specific provisions of the subordination agreement. This being so, we need not consider appellant's equitable defense of lack of clean hands, based on Mr. Buchman's allegedly improper conduct in other matters involving AFR.
We affirm that portion of the judgment appealed from which is based on the payment of the $15,000 in Burlington debentures and reverse that portion based upon the discharge of the $322,000 in AFR debentures and notes, with costs of the appeal to appellant, and remand to the District Court for judgment in accordance with this decision.
Appellants claim that Judge Cooper abused his discretion by basing his decision on an implied provision not to discharge the indebtedness because that theory was not pleaded by any of the parties and contradicted previous rulings by the court that allegedly limited the issues to be tried. While these allegations would provide sufficient grounds for reversal if Judge Cooper had, as implied by appellants, raised and resolved issues sua sponte that prejudiced appellants, see United Transportation Union v. State Bar of Michigan, 401 U.S. 576, 91 S.Ct. 1076, 28 L.Ed.2d 339 (1971); Reynolds v. Stockton, 140 U.S. 254, 266, 11 S.Ct. 773, 35 L.Ed. 464 (1891), in this instance Judge Cooper was entitled to consider the claim of the loss of a 'double dividend' in bankruptcy
On May 9, 1967, Judge Cooper issued an opinion denying defendants' motion for summary judgment on the subordination claim. Judge Cooper defined the 'plain meaning' of the subordination agreement as prohibiting defendants 'from realizing any cash or its equivalent from the corporation until Buchman's debentures had been satisfied in full.' Judge Cooper indicated that the Exchange Transactions would not violate the subordination agreement thus defined unless it constituted 'a first step in a plan to obtain cash--or cash realizable property--from the corporation.' It was to decide this latter question that Judge Cooper proceeded to trial.
After a three-day trial to the court in December 1968, Judge Cooper rendered his decision on July 23, 1969. With respect to the Exchange Transaction, he held that the discharge of the debentures and receipt of the preferred stock did not constitute 'payment' within the meaning of the subordination agreement. 306 F.Supp. at 599--600. Judge Cooper also determined that the exchange was not a first step in a plan to obtain cash that could constitute a breach of the agreement under the May 9, 1967, interpretation. Nevertheless, the judge concluded that the Exchange Transaction breached the agreement because it deprived Buchman of his 'double dividend' in bankruptcy. Since Judge Cooper had indicated in his opinion of May 9, 1967, that the subsequent trial would be limited to the question of whether the Exchange Transaction constituted the first step in a plan to obtain cash, appellants forcefully argue that appellees were restricted by the law of the case to a recovery on the issue of premature payment. Thus, appellants argue, once the district court found no such payment, the inquiry should have ended and judgment should have been entered on their behalf.
Our reading of the record reveals that the 'double dividend' theory was not based on an issue or on facts that the parties did not have the opportunity to litigate at trial and that Judge Cooper's consideration of the issue did not unduly prejudice appellants. At an early point during the first day of the trial, appellees offered evidence bearing on AFR's status in bankruptcy in order to prove the amount of the dividend that Buchman would have received in bankruptcy had appellants' debentures not been exchanged for stock. Appellees also noted that they had advocated this theory of recovery throughout the pretrial proceedings, and this point was not denied by appellants. Thus, it appears that appellants were fully apprised of the 'double dividend' issue both prior to and during the trial and could have introduced evidence to the effect that the parties never intended the subordination agreement to cover the parties' rights in bankruptcy, had that indeed been the understanding. No such evidence was offered.
The fact that the relief requested in the pleadings did not include the lost dividend would not preclude Judge Cooper from granting relief on that theory. The pleadings recited all the facts relevant to the Exchange Transaction and appellants cannot have been surprised by the evidence proffered at trial. Once the issue was raised at trial, Judge Cooper was entitled to grant relief on a theory not pleaded by any party but relying on pleaded and proven facts. See United States ex rel. Bergen Point Iron Works v. Maryland Casualty Co., 384 F.2d 303, 304 (2d Cir. 1967); Fed.R.Civ.P. 54(c); 10 C. Wright & A. Miller, Federal Practice and Procedure § 2664, at 104--05 (1973).
Nor can we say that Judge Cooper's May 9, 1967, decision irrevocably bound him not to consider the parties' rights in bankruptcy at the subsequent trial. In this Circuit, the law of the case is a discretionary doctrine that need not be applied when no prejudice results from its omission. See Dictograph Products Co. v. Sonotone Corp., 230 F.2d 131, 135 (2d Cir.), appeal dismissed, 352 U.S. 883, 77 S.Ct. 104, 1 L.Ed.2d 82 (1956). Since appellants were on notice both prior to and during the trial that appellees would request judgment on the basis of the dividend lost as a result of the Exchange Transaction, the appellants did not suffer prejudice or surprise such as to render it improper for the district court to reach that question.
'Cases in this area are not helpful in solving the question of whether the subordination, if it is a lien or assignment, is a lien or assignment of the note itself or of certain rights arising by virtue of the note.' Zinman, Under the Spreading UCC-Subordinations and Article 9, 7 B.C.Ind. & Com.L.Rev. 1, 25 n. 81 (1965)
N.Y. Uniform Commercial Code § 1--209 (McKinney Supp.1975) provides:
An obligation may be issued as subordinated to payment of another obligation of the person obligated, or a creditor may subordinate his right to payment of an obligation by agreement with either the person obligated or another creditor of the person obligated. Such a subordination does not create a security interest as against either the common debtor or a subordinated creditor. This section shall be construed as declaring the law as it existed prior to the enactment of this section and not as modifying it.
A determination of the 'true nature' of plaintiffs' equitable rights cannot be avoided by adopting the concept of implied contract. '(I)mplied contract is a term used to define those situations and conditions which make it equitable and just in applying the equity powers of the court to establish and declare a lien where otherwise there might be no relief.' James v. Alderton Dock Yards, Ltd., 256 N.Y. 298, 303, 176 N.E. 401, 403 (1931)
Since we are reversing that portion of the judgment in which these damages are awarded, we need not consider appellant's argument that the procedure followed by the District Court was improper
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61 U.S. 8
20 How. 8
15 L.Ed. 805
JAMES R. JONES, CHARLES C. JONES, WILLIAM G. GORMAN,
ROBERT LOTT, JOHN TIPPIN, MATTHEW T. TIPPIN, AND JOHN R.
TALLY, PLAINTIFFS IN ERROR,
v.
CATHERINE McMASTERS, BY HER NEXT FRIEND, MANUEL YBARBA.
December Term, 1857
THIS case was brought up, by writ of error, from the District Court of the United States for the district of Texas.
The case is stated in the opinion of the court.
It was argued by Mr. Hale for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr. Hughes for the defendant.
The principal question in the case was, whether Catherine McMasters was a citizen of Mexico or of Texas. The arguments of the counsel upon this point were as follows:
Mr. Hale's first point was this:
The District Court should not have sustained the demurrer to the plea to the jurisdiction pleaded by John R. Tally. It appeared by the allegations of that plea that the plaintiff was, at the time of the institution of the suit, a citizen of the State of Texas. The Constitution of the Republic of Texas declared that 'all persons (Africans, the descendants of Africans, and Indians, excepted) who were residing in Texas on the day of the declaration of independence, shall be considered citizens of the Republic, and entitled to the privileges of such.' (Const. Rep. Gen. Prov., sec. 10; Hart. Dig., p. 38.) And the incorporation of the Republic of Texas into the Union, 'on an equal footing with the original States in every respect,' necessarily onverted the citizens of the Republic of Texas into citizens of the State of Texas and of the United States. (Joint Resolution for annexing Texas to the United States, March 1, 1845, 5 Stat. at L., 797; act of Dec. 29, 1845, 6 Stat. at L., 1.) It follows, that any person who, within the meaning of the Constitution of the Republic, resided in Texas at the time of the declaration of independence, and continued thus to be a citizen of the Republic until the period of annexation to the United States, became thereby a citizen of the State of Texas, and was not competent to bring a suit, in the District Court of the United States, against other citizens of the same State. The only point which presents any difficulty is in relation to the meaning of the phrase, 'who were residing in Texas,' used in the Constitution of the Republic. There can be little doubt, however, that the framers of the Constitution intended this phrase to be equivalent to the corresponding one, 'who had their domicil in Texas,' and did not design to deprive of their citizenship those who were physically absent from the country. Many of the most respectable and deserving residents of Texas were not, personally, within the limits of the Republic at the date of the declaration of independence. They had been forced to leave the country, temporarily, by the advance of the Mexican army; they had accompanied their suffering families to the refuge offered by the United States, on the eastern bank of the Sabine; they had been sent on missions by the General Council, to arouse the sympathies of the Western States; they had returned to their former homes, to bring their wives and children, left there during hostilities, to the country now redeemed by their arms. The history and legal annals of Texas are filled with examples. (Yoakum's History of Texas, vol. II, pp. 34, 36, 118, 125, 175, 181; Ordinances of Gen. Council, pp. 52, 55, 56, 58; Republic v. Young, Dallam, 464; The State v. Skidmore, 5 Tex., 469; Russell v. Randolph, 11 Tex., 464-'6.) It could not be intended by the Constitution of the new State, then in need of citizens, and anxious to attract them, to disfranchise such persons by a rigorous and literal application of the term 'resident.' And this conclusion is confirmed by the established meaning of this term. (Lambe v. Smith, 15 Mees. and W., 434; Hylton v. Brown, 1 Wash. C. C. R., 314; Blanchard v. Stearns, 5 Met., 303; Crawford v. Wilson, 4 Barb., 522.) It is true that in some instances, especially in cases arising under attachment laws, it has been said that residence and domicil were not always equivalent terms, and that a citizen domiciliated in one State, might have a temporary residence in another. But these decisions were based entirely upon the consideration of the object and intention of the particular statutes which were then to be interpreted, and do not deny that in other statutes, having a more enlarged purpose, the two terms would be regarded as identical. Strictly speaking, the more fact of inhabitancy does not constitute a domicil; the intention of remaining must also exist; but it follows, from this very rule, that a domicil implies and presupposes a residence, and that one who had his domicil in the Republic of Texas, necessarily resided there—legally, if not physically. The position here assumed is strengthened by the fact, that at the time of the declaration of independence of Texas, the western portion of the new Republic was filled with the military forces and political adherents of the invader. It would be the height of absurdity to suppose that the framers of the Constitution designed to convert the troops and the supporters of Santa Anna, then actually within Texas, and with a literal residence in the country, into citizens of the revolutionary Government.
If, then, the Constitution of the Republic of Texas conferred citizenship upon those who had their domicil in the country at the time of the declaration of independence, it will follow that Catherine McMasters was a citizen of the Republic. It appeared by the allegations of the plea that the domicil of her birth or origin was in Texas, at the town of Goliad, and that domicil certainly continues until another is acquired. (Somerville v. Somerville, 5 Vesey, 787; Monro v. Monro, 7 Cl. and Fin., 876; Mascard de Prob. concl. 85, No. 1.) To acquire another domicil, an intention to abandon the domicil of origin must exist. (Monro v. Monro, 7 Cl. and Fin., 891.) And an absence of fifteen or twenty years is not in itself, without proof of such intention, sufficient to forfeit the original domicil. (Merlin, Repert. Domicile, § 2; Dalloz, Dict. Gen. Domicile, § 1, Nos. 9-13.) In the case of Sanint Germain, absent in India for forty-five years, it was decided that such absence, without proof of his intention to abandon his residence in France, did not divest him of his domicil. (Dalloz, Jur. Gen., vol. 6, pp. 383-'4.) The intention or animus, thus essential to the acquisition of a new domicil, must be a legal and disposing will, and the voluntary act of a mind capable in law of acting. It can only be evinced by a person sui juris. (Somerville v. Somerville, 5 Ves., 787; Guier v. O'Daniel & Young, note to 1 Binn., 349, 352.) And, a fortiori, an infant or child cannot be capable of such as intention. Nam infans, et qui infanti proximus est, non multum a furioso distat. (Inst. III, 19, 10.) A minor, without parents or legal tutor, can therefore never lose or abandon proprio marte the domicil of origin. (Story Confl. Laws, § 46, 506, note; 1 Burge Comm. Col. Law, 38, 39; Pothier, Cout. d'Orleans, Ch. 1, sec. 1, Nos. 12-18; ed. de Brugnet, vol. 1, p. 5; Desduitz de St. Pierre v. Revel, Sirey, 35, p. 2, 556.) And this principle has been repeatedly recognised in the decisions of the Supreme Court of Louisiana—a court the most conversant with such questions. (Robbins v. Weeks, 5 Mart. N. S., 379; Succession of M. J. Robert, 2 Rob. La. R., 435-'6.) It is true that the surviving father or mother, that is to say, the natural tutor, may change, at will, the domicil of the minor, and transfer it to a different country; (Potinger v. Wightman, 3 Mer., 67, 79;) but this power does not extend to a mere friend, or to a person assuming, without the direct authority of law, the custody of the minor's person. (Robbins v. Weeks, 5 Mart. N. S., 379.) These rules are well explained by J. Voet, in his Commentaries on the Pandects, (Lib. V, tit. I, No. 100,) where he says, 'Ut enim haud difficiliter admittendum sit minorennem non magis posse domicilium mutare quam contrahendo se obligare; tamen quemadmodum contrahere auctore tutore permissum ei est, itaque et domicilium cum patre matreve, tanquam tutelae ejus aut saltem educationi praeposita, tutoribus caeteris non contradicentibus, mutare nihil vetat.' It is because the authority of the tutor supplies the defect of legal capacity or volition in the minor, that the latter acquires the domicil to which he accompanies the guardian; but as the authority of the delegated or appointed tutor ceases when he removes beyond the limits of the country, (Johnstone v. Beattie, 10 Cl. and Fin., 42, 87, 113, 148,) only the natural guardian—the parent of the minor, whose power remains unimpaired—can change the domicil of his ward to a new country. (School Directors v. James, 2 Watts and S., 568, 572.) These principles are substantially recognised in the case of Hardy v. De Leon. (5 Tex., 234-'8.) Sylvester De Leon resided in Texas at the date of the declaration of independence; in 1838, he was removed by the military authorities of the country to Louisiana, where his son, Francisco Santiago De Leon, was born; the wife of Sylvester died; the family then removed to Tamaulipas, and children were left in the care of their grandmother, while Sylvester returned to Texas; after a short visit, he again went to Tamaulipas, with the intention of returning to Texas with his children, but was killed on the road. Francisco, his youngest son, however, came to Texas, and lived at Goliad; and in a suit commenced in his name, it was pleaded by the defendants that he was an alien enemy. The Supreme Court of Texas held that the plaintiff's father, Sylvester De Leon, had never lost his citizenship in Texas; and if he had, or if his citizenship did not attach to his infant son, born in Louisiana, still the domicil of origin, acquired by the birth of Francisco in Louisiana, could not be forfeited by his removal, during minority, and without his own volition, to Mexico.
The case made by the present plea in abatement is stronger than that of Hardy v. De Leon. Catherine McMasters was a child, less than five years of age, at the time of her removal from the domicil of her parents and of her own birth, in Texas, to a foreign country. Her parents were both dead; she had had no recognised tutor, nor has she been emancipated by marriage; she was removed by the family of Manuel Sabriego, with which she has continued to reside; and it does not appear that the family, which she thus accompanied, had any legal authority whatever to control her course in life, or decide on her domicil. It was incumbent on the plaintiff to have repelled the legal presumption arising from these facts, by a replication to the plea, and the demurrer should have been overruled.
These views are confirmed by a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Texas, made at Tyler, in 1857, in the case of Wheeler v. Hollis. (See manuscript opinion.) In the course of this decision, after referring to the doubt as to the general authority of a guardian to change the domicil of his ward, the court states its conclusion to be, that a mother is not deprived, by her second marriage, of the natural right of controlling the person of her child, and determining its future home; but that this power does not extend to the mere legal guardian, after the death of both parents, nor authorize the mother, even as natural guardian, to change the domicil of the child, to the injury of its interests or the forfeiture of its property. 'When an infant has no parents, the law, it is true, remits him to his domicil of origin or to the last domicil of his parents. But when he has a surviving mother, it is difficult to perceive the justice or propriety there would be in not permitting her to make her domicil that of her children.' 'In other communities, it may not be unusual for children, who have parents, to have others appointed their guardians; and then it may be truly said that the ward is not naturally or necessarily a part of the guardian's family;' 'and so it may be said where the ward has no parent.' And the court cites the opinion of Ch. J. Gibson in School Directors v. James, 2 W. and S., 568, with approbation, and affirms the rule, that 'whatever may be the power of the guardian over the person and property of the ward, he cannot exercise it so as to injure the ward himself. The very end and purpose of his office is protection, and there is no imaginable case in which the law makes it an instrument of injury by implication.' It is evident, from this decision, that Sabriego had no power to remove the infant plaintiff from the domicil of origin for any reason, much less to make such removal when it would work a forfeiture of the minor's lands in Texas.
This part of the case, however, can be put upon higher ground. The principles of the Spanish law, and not the law of nations or of nature, controlled the political rights of persons under both the Republics of Mexico and of Texas. The jurisprudence of Spain in relation to questions of citizenship was stirctly and perhaps too exclusively national in its spirit. It admitted of no divided allegiance; it suffered no expatriation from the native soil. The domicil of the origin fixed the political rights and duties of the subject and citizen forever. 'By law, no one can denaturalize himself.' (Part. II, 18, 29; Part IV, 24-'5.) And Aguila y Roxas, in his excel lent notes to his grandfather's treatise on the conflict of laws in relation to entailments, sums up the whole doctrine in this paragraph: 'Originarius hujus Regni, qui in aliud se transtulit, non amittit originem, quia quemadmodum patrem mutare non possumus, ita nec patriam: pro qua videndi qui hanc sententiam sequuntur, Bart. in L. Assumptio in princ. ff. ad Muncipal; Sozin. in cap. licet ratione ult. num. 52, de for. compet; Sanchez de Matrim lib. 3, disp. 23, num. 4; Barbos. in L. Haeres absens § Proinde n. 24 and 5, 26, 41, 87, 102, and 130, cum seq. 7, Judic.; Menoch. cons. 1076 a num. 3, and cons. 600, num. 7, and cons. 80, num. 10, and seq. and cons. 112, n. 61; Pasc. de vir. pat. potest. 3. cap. 2, n. 31; Peregrin. cons. 55; Manuel Barbos. ad Ordin. Portugal, lib. 2, tit. 56, in prine. num. 2; Ciarlin. Controv. for. cap. 149, ubi elegans ratio ibi: quia statim atque natus est patria, illi hypothecatus est; Vid. D. Amaya in L. 7 c. in col. num. 32 and seq.; Carleval. de Judic. tit. 1, disp. 2, num. 124; Surd. cons. 560, num. 5; Cald. Pereyra in Resp. pro D. Joan. de Tassis n. 9.' (See Aguila y Roxas, Additae Quaest, P. III, ch. 1, no. 8; Notes of Greg. Lopez to Part. IV, 24-'5.) The political existence of Catherine McMasters was attached to the soil, and, in the language of Ciarlina above cited, she was mortgaged to it as her country. She might lose her rights of property by absence, or her civil privileges by disuse; but the Republic of Texas could not suffer her to sacrifice the political duties which wedded her to the country of her birth—much less allow a self-appointed guardian to sever this infant, without power or freedom of choice, from her natural mother.
Mr. Hughes:
I. This plea shows that plaintiff below did not reside in Texas at the day of the declaration of independence, but was then residing in Matamoras, or elsewhere in Mexico. And we would say that this settles the question, for a prima facie case, to say the least, is made, showing that she was not a citizen of the Republic.
The declaration of the Constitution of the Republic is, 'All persons (Africans excepted, &c.) who were residing in Texas on the day of the declaration of independence, shall be considered citizens of the Republic, and entitled to all the privileges of such.'—Const. of Rep., Gen. Prov., sec. 10, Hart. Dig., p. 38.
But, to avoid the effect of this provision, it is contended that the word 'residing,' in the connection it is found, should be construed the same as 'domicil;' and to show that there might be a domicil, without a continued actual residence, numerous authorities will no doubt be referred to—all of which, as before stated, will be admitted to be good law; but they do not meet the case. For it is manifest that the Convention which framed the Constitution did not intend to indicate 'domicil' by the language used; and the error, if error there be, in the premises or conclusions of counsel, is in supposing that only by virtue of the provision of the Constitution cited, was it declared who were citizens of Texas and who were not. We suppose the provision inserted was so inserted for the purpose of providing for a class of persons who, upon general principles, might not be citizens of the new Republic. There were and could not have been otherwise than great numbers of persons, within the limits of Texas, who had not become citizens, and all such it was intended to make citizens. This will appear from an examination of the other provisions of the same 10th section and other sections of the Constitution. But, again, had the word 'domicil' been used instead of 'residing,' there would have been something in the argument. Domicil does not necessarily indicate residence, for the authorities show, that though domicil may be accompanied with residence, it is not always so; but there may be domicil without actual residence. Residence does not always indicate domicil.
If it had been the intention to make a declaration which was to determine as to all persons who should be citizens of the Republic, some other term would have been used; but the use of the expression inserted shows that there might be other persons who were citizens, besides those provided for—those, for instance, who had been, and up to the day of the declaration of independence continued to be, citizens of the State of Coahuila and Texas, residing in Texas, but who might be temporarily absent from the State, on business of the country, &c.
Transient persons, however, were not provided for, as they should not have been. The Mexican army in the west spoken of, who came to subjugate Texas, being all transient, could not come within the language 'residing.'
This question will now be viewed in its true character, not as a mere question of domestic domicil, but in that more important, as a question of national character.
The plea shows that Catherine McMasters was, from the time of her birth up to about the age of four years, domiciled in Goliad, the place of her birth, but removed therefrom by those under whose charge she was, to Matamoras, before the declaration of independence. She then was a native Mexican, owing allegiance to the Republic of Mexico. When she was removed, a revolution had commenced, and was subsequently perfected by the declaration of independence. It will not be questioned, it is presumed, that after the close of the revolution, those who had participated in the struggle on either side, by reason of their adherence to Texas or to Mexico, were either Mexicans or Texans, as they adhered to the one side or the other. But how was it with others, who by no act of adherence had made an election? It has been contended for plaintiff in error, that this was settled by the domicil of each individual: if within Texas, then they were Texans; if in Mexico, then they were Mexicans. And in this particular, Catherine McMasters, being a minor, and incapable of will, though removed beyond the limits of Texas before independence was declared, did not forfeit the domicil of her birth, that of her parents, and was a Texan. When reasoning as to domicil, this may all be well enough; but, as before intimated, we are speaking of national character, under particular circumstances; and this, in the circumstances in which Catherine McMasters stood, depended on election. If she had remained in Texas, she would have been regarded as a Texan citizen. But having been removed to Mexico, she thereby adhered to Mexico, though she had no will on the subject; but being a minor, not having power to make an election, she had time until majority to make such election; and when made, she would be a citizen of that State to which she adhered; but in the mean time she could be considered in no other light than a citizen of Mexico. These principles have been recognised in this court, and applied to a case occurring during our revolution.
A native-born American, resident in New York, united himself to the English forces in possession of New York, and adhered throughout the struggle to the British side, and went off with the British forces, and died in the British dominions. His son, born in New York, was taken with him, and continued under his charge. This son afterwards claimed an estate by descent, and it was determined that he was an alien, and could not take by descent; and in delivering the judgment of the court, Mr. Justice Thompson says: to be so him at that time.'
Again: 'The British doctrine therefore is, that the American ante nati, by remaining in America after the treaty of peace, lost their character of British subjects. And our doctrine is, that by withdrawing from the country and adhering to the British Government, they lost, or perhaps, more properly speaking, never acquired, the character of American citizens.'—Inglis v. The Sailors' Snug Harbor, 3 Peters, 122-'3.
And this is the case which shows the distinction between mere questions of domestic domicil and the more important questions as to national character. In the former, the question of domicil of a minor is settled by that of his father, or the last of the father, when he is dead; while in the latter, the national character depends upon election, whether the party be adult or minor, though the act of the father making his election may operate an election for the son, if his dissent be not made in due time.
But did Catherine McMasters either show a dissent or an election to become a Mexican, instead of a Texan? It will be seen, by an examination of the plea in question, that she was about four years of age when she was removed by Manuel Sabriego to Matamoras, before the declaration of independence, in March, 1836; she was therefore of age eighteen years afterwards, in the year 1853. We have no evidence of a dissent to the act of removal by Sabriego, or of an election to become a citizen of Texas; and upon the principles established in the case referred to in this court, it must be presumed that she ratified the act of her friend, and remained a citizen of Mexico, and was so by relation from the time of removal and the declaration. But the plea is contradictory in regard to the age of Catherine McMasters, for after the statement of her age before the declaration of independence, it is in another part alleged that she was a minor at the time of filing said plea in 1854. This matter of the age is material; and if the contradiction is to have effect at all, one averment destroys the other, and then there is no good plea, for the want of material averments.th-performance mean time, defence any one. (2 Cranch, 280; 4 ib., 209; 1 Dallas, 53; 20 Johns. R., 313; 3 Peters R., 99,. (3 Peters, 242; 2 J. Cas., 29.)
Assuming that the plaintiff is an alien, and not a citizen of Texas, the next question is, whether or not she is under any disability that would prevent her from the assertion of her title to the premises in question; in otherwords, whether her absence and alienage worked a forfeiture of the estate. The general principle is undisputed, that the division of an empire works no forfeiture of a right of property previously acquired. Kelly v. Hamson. (2 J. Cases, 29;as R., 495.
The defenceence, for saying that they were made without authority; and hence, altogether void. If voidable, for irregularity or other cause, the question was not one for a court of law in an action to recover possession, but for a court of equity to reform any error or mistake. (9 Peters, 632; 13 ib., 368-'9; 3 Wh., 212, 221; 7 How., 844.) We think a satisfactory answer might be given to the several objections taken to the survey and location; but we prefer to place it upon the ground above stated.
The judgment of the court below affirmed.
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Will SEIDs be required for any non-employees?
Maybe. In order to document that all services and licensure requirements are met for accreditation purposes, the district may have to request SEID assignments for individuals who work under contracts performing services that help the district meet its accreditation requirements.
For example, certain special education services may be contracted from companies that employ the necessary licensed staff in a regional area. Those staff, although they are not district employees, would normally hold have an educator license or be licensed under a state board, so an SEID number would have been assigned to him or her.
OPI is still working on the details of how this situation will be documented for accreditation purposes.
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4.12.2012
moving on. growing up. and the confidence to say it.
i'll miss the corner cafe. the short trek to it. just one half of a block. the lattes that have become both ritual and story. i'll miss hector poking his head out from the kitchen to say hello in spanish. the granite bar and tiled floor, the ever-changing art adorning the walls. the quiet familiarity of the place.
i'll miss the wine store across the street. the one so large it feels out of place in manhattan. painted in colors that bring to mind the open air, mountains, and a drier climate.
i'll miss the way the light plays off the red-bricked building across the way. the building that each saturday men and boys enter into, through an unmarked door on the first floor. i'll miss the curiosity that parade elicits.
i'll miss the river. especially on those days it's so quiet and still, the air so clear, that i feel i can reach my thumb and forefinger to the opposing bank and drag it towards me. tangible. i'll miss the way the spring air angles against the bluffs, and the trees reborn, swaddled in green.
to be honest though, i've mostly stopped noticing it. the water. the green. the very thing i first fell in love with--i've mostly stopped seeing it. i didn't mean for that to happen. it just did.
surely i'll miss the eccentricities of this very small and very specific corner of manhattan--washington heights, hudson heights. so close to water, right up against no longer used train tracks. i'll feel nostalgic for this suspended moment in time in which i stumbled into womanhood.
but it's not enough. those things i love are simply not enough anymore..
Labels: building this life
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You are SUCH a talented writer, I enjoy your posts each morning :)
xo, Amanda
You're making me miss all that, and I've never even seen it.
So, Brooklyn?
This is one of my favorites so far. Beautifully expressed. There is a lot of joy to be found in growing up.
Sheesh, this one hit home. Quoted some of you today on my own blog. You just described the past two years for me, conclusions it took me so long to get to, to resolve with.
"Stumbled into womanhood"; what a beautiful line! Good luck with the move- can't wait to read about the new place!
"no one tells you that one of the joys of getting older is the confidence in that phrase: not. good. enough."
thank you thank you thank you for this.
Holy Bananas that one made my heart flutter. You so eloquently described the grace I found (not very gracefully, may I add)in letting things go. Spending time where I want and not where everyone else wants me to. And my God does it feel good. And liberating. Love love love this one. Want to share it with so many of my lady friends that aren't blog-readers. I just love it. And one more love for good measure.
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. Love your blog!
~Tiffany
i swear, your blog is like the big sister i never had. all the advice. all the wisdom. just what i need.
The most important thing I learned the past year is that I can be grateful for what I have but still ask for more. It has been one of the most unexpected and liberating lessons. I hope it's one I never forget.
Also, I can't wait to find out which neighborhood is your next one!
excited to hear about your move!
good luck :)
yes, yes it does. love the ode to you neighborhood. my little place in nyc makes me feel the same way.
i have a dear friend who is an older man, and he gave me the mantra, "big girl, brave girl". i say it to myself from time to time.
looking forward to reading about your move!
You make so much sense.always. thank you so much for your words of wisdom.
i loved this. i'm in the throes of trying to decide if i should move to a new city or not, and struggling with emotional attachment to my current abode. i like this: "but it's not enough. those things i love are simply not enough anymore." ...and now i will listen to "beauty in walking away" by marie digby (acoustic version!) and do more pondering.
Today is one of those days where I feel going back and reading your posts will make me feel better. I was right. I felt this post in my heart, as I do with many of your posts. Please don't ever stop writing!
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Reference: Chris Huntingford, Rosie A. Fisher, Lina Mercado et al., (2008). Towards quantifying uncertainty in predictions of Amazon 'dieback'. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 363 (1498), 1857-1864.Citable link to this page:
Abstract: Simulations with the Hadley Centre general circulation model (HadCM3), including carbon cycle model and forced by a 'business-as-usual' emissions scenario, predict a rapid loss of Amazonian rainforest from the middle of this century onwards. The robustness of this projection to both uncertainty in physical climate drivers and the formulation of the land surface scheme is investigated. We analyse how the modelled vegetation cover in Amazonia responds to (i) uncertainty in the parameters specified in the atmosphere component of HadCM3 and their associated influence on predicted surface climate. We then enhance the land surface description and (ii) implement a multilayer canopy light interception model and compare with the simple 'big-leaf' approach used in the original simulations. Finally, (iii) we investigate the effect of changing the method of simulating vegetation dynamics from an area-based model (TRIFFID) to a more complex size- and age-structured approximation of an individual-based model (ecosystem demography). We find that the loss of Amazonian rainforest is robust across the climate uncertainty explored by perturbed physics simulations covering a wide range of global climate sensitivity. The introduction of the refined light interception models leads to an increase in simulated gross plant carbon uptake for the present day, but, with altered respiration, the net effect is a decrease in net primary productivity. However, this does not significantly affect the carbon loss from vegetation and soil as a consequence of future simulated depletion in soil moisture; the Amazon forest is still lost. The introduction of the more sophisticated dynamic vegetation model reduces but does not half the rate of forest dieback. The potential for human-induced climate change to trigger the loss of Amazon rainforest appears robust within the context of the uncertainties explored in this paper. Some further uncertainties should be explored, particularly with respect to the representation of rooting depth.
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We enjoyed a round of the traditional NBIA Xmas party drink, Irish Car Bombs. Yum!
TJ claims to know how to make a "perfect martini," so he became the bartender for awhile. People drinking martinis look fancy, so I decided to take some portraits.
It took about five seconds for the portraits to stop being fancy, thanks to Sean!
Payback!
TJ gave Billie a spanking.
And then they did Sunshine Arms!
Which is like a super amped up version of Jazz Hands, really.
TJ's perfect martini. He is an olive hater, so he insists on only putting one per cocktail.
I followed him around and treated people to additional olives. Because they are DELICIOUS.
Lori's portrait.
Rick. Cheers!
Tracy had the CUTEST little limoncello glasses. They're so fancy you just can't resist sticking your pinky out while you sip. Dainty!
This picture is blurry but I'm posting it anyway, because Elizabeth and I are being so fancy with our pinkies!
Tracy and Tina, our wonderful hostess and host!
Unicorn Pegasus time! Lori's first!
Billie!
TRACY LET ME DO A UNICORN PEGASUS ON HIS FACE!!!!! He is my new favorite person! Aaron Mather let me do one on his forehead once, which was also awesome. But this was the first full-on face unipeg.
Billie captured this great photo of Tracy and I both pointing and me yelling. We must have been passionate about something! Point point point!
It's glorious!
Face unipeg!
Then we got to shoot guns!!!!!! Best party ever!!! Tracy got Tina a super realistic BB gun that's just like one of the guns in the Bond movies.
Ben shooting!
Me shooting!
Teej!
Billie!
Thanks to Tracy & Tina for ho-ho-hosting another excellent NBIA Xmas party!
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ORANGE —
Jefferson County’s population showed slight gains while Orange County lost of people, according to U.S. Census figures released Thursday.
Statewide, Texas’ population is growing and the increase is most apparent among Hispanics which now accounts for 38 percent of the total population.
The census figures pertaining to Texas were released Thursday. More specific data for counties and cities down to the block is expected to be made available to the public Friday morning.
Preliminary results indicate Jefferson County’s population grew by about 200 while Orange County lost about 2,000 people because of Hurricanes Rita and Ike, Joe Deshotel, District 22 state representative, said Thursday in a telephone conversation.
Jefferson County’s population in 2000 was 252,051, according to 2000 Census results. Orange County’s population was 85,000.
Overall the state showed strong gains in population.
Non-Hispanic whites dropped to 45.3 percent and blacks make up 11.5 percent of Texas’ population, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
The detailed Census data will be used to redraw Congressional lines, and to figure federal funding which is distributed on a population basis.
Based on new census numbers, Texas is getting four new Congressional seats, more than any state in the nation. Because the growth is largely due to an increase in Hispanic population, Hispanic leaders say more Latino-dominated seats should redrawn as part of the redistricting process.
Deshotel said though he expects more Hispanic Congressman as a result, he is not sure the district lines will be drawn to reflect the growing Hispanic population.
“I expect there will be some lawsuits coming out of this,” Deshotel said. “The Mexican-American Legislature caucus will be of the opinion that the four new Congressional seats should be in Hispanic impact districts because that is where the growth change is, but I doubt that is what the Republicans have in mind. There will be litigation eventually.”
Republican House Speaker Joe Straus said he looked forward to passing “fair and legal maps that represent the make-up of Texas,” the AP reported.
It was anticipated that Jefferson County would lose population, not gain, Jeff Branick, Jefferson County Judge, said Thursday.
“I am glad the pundits forecasting we were going to lose population were proven wrong, but I’m still somewhat skeptical that we have a complete count. I’m still concerned we were undercounted,” Branick said.
If the county had lost people as was anticipated, Branick said there were worries it would have negatively impacted Congressional district lines.
Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said county officials had anticipated a declining population.
“We’ve had two major storms, so I figured we were going to lose some population, but I didn’t know how much,” Thibodeaux said.
Orange County officials are awaiting final numbers and the impact the decline will have on the county.
In addition to the storms, Thibodeaux said hard economic times have contributed to the loss of population.
“People are moving out trying to find work. There are just a lot of issues, but the storms certainly did not help,” Thibodeaux said.
Statewide, Asians and other racial groups went up the most on a percentage basis, increasing by 58 percent. The black population went up by over 20 percent and Hispanics saw their strength rise by more than 42 percent, the AP reported.
In Harris County, new Census data indicates there are now 1.7 million Hispanics, accounting for 41 percent of the population. Non-Hispanic whites make up only a third of the county, while blacks account for 18.4 percent.
Projections show Hispanics will be the majority in Texas within nine years.
According to the latest Census data, Texas’ population of 25.1 million increased by more than 20 percent over the last decade. The number is more than twice the national rate of 9.7 percent.
Local News
U.S. Census numbers show Orange County down by 2,000 people
ORANGE —
Jefferson County’s population showed slight gains while Orange County lost of people, according to U.S. Census figures released Thursday.
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ORANGE — The following divorces were reported by the office of Vickie Edgerly, Orange County District Clerk, for the week of Dec. 15-21, 2012:
C.A. Chiasson and T.W. Chiasson; Stacey L. Lexa and William C. Lexa III; Justin M. Person and Courtney D. Person; Vickie L. Leath and Matthew C. Leath; James B. Morris and Monica K. Morris; Latouia L. Sonnier and James L. Sonnier; Edward Higginbotham and Monica Higginbotham; Laura M. Tinsley and Michael S. Utlerback; Amber N. Dimas and Daniel Dimas; Rhonda A. Dixson and Darrin D. Dixson; Sarah E. Foskey and Blake C. Foskey; Christie D. Hale and Kevin M. Hale.
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in Thérapie Familiale (2005), 26(1), 19-35
This paper is a modeling of the rigid community or clan which the organizing core is a «hidden antagonism». The family beliefs cluster the members around a joint project related to appearing and to having ... [more ▼]
This paper is a modeling of the rigid community or clan which the organizing core is a «hidden antagonism». The family beliefs cluster the members around a joint project related to appearing and to having it. But a subsystem develops and reintroduces a difference in this monolith. This subsystem is based on elements related to being and feeling, but also to ambiance, spirituality, aesthetics, suffering and pathology. This « hidden opposing » force dissimulated in the family « underground » remains unknown but works with an equal power to sustain the community unity. However, it uses radically different means than the dominating subsystem. Although each subsystem thinks it supports the system unity, it is more the conjunction of the two of them (in a hidden antagonism) that is the organizing principle of the clan. Cet article présente une modélisation du clan dont le principe organisateur est un « antagonisme caché ». Les croyances familiales unissent l'ensemble des membres autour d'un projet commun lié au paraître et à l'avoir. Mais un sous-système se construit, qui réintroduit une différence dans ce monolithe, à partir de valeurs proches de l'être et de l'éprouvé, des valeurs liées à l'ambiance, à la spiritualité, à l'esthétique, à la souf¬france et à la pathologie. Ce sous-système appelé «contestant caché », dissimulé dans le maquis familial, n'est reconnu par personne, et pourtant il agit avec autant de puissance que l'autre sous-système appelé « dominant», pour soutenir l'unité de la communauté, mais par des moyens radicalement opposés à ceux du sous-système «dominant». <br />Le processus organisateur du clan est donc animé par un antagonisme caché entre deux sous-systèmes dont chacun tente d'imposer ses propres moyens de produire l'unité, alors que le clan se nourrit de leur lutte sous-jacente. [less ▲]
in Thérapie Familiale (2005), 26(1), 37-53
Summary: Parentification – infantilization. The individuation process of Anne’s mother. – The research on the double bind context helps us understand the individuation process of mothers who are described ... [more ▼]
Summary: Parentification – infantilization. The individuation process of Anne’s mother. – The research on the double bind context helps us understand the individuation process of mothers who are described as parentified and whose child seems to present borderline or psychotic problems. In a previous paper, we presented a study on double bind between those mothers and their child. This aim of this present paper is to develop the transgenerational aspects of those family patterns. The paper will describe the individuation process of the parentifed mother based on the position she had in her own family, the way she grew up and progressively developed. We will examine her functions towards each of her parents and as well as towards her sibling. We will focus on different elements such as contact style, patterns of interaction in the creation of an «experiencing world» that is so crucial in double bind process. This paper is the last of four. Their all tried to expand the area of double bind by clarifyinging the Bateson’s metaphor about the double bind as the only visible part of an iceberg. Further than a logical conceptual organization for double bind patterns, the aim of this paper is to provide therapists with a methodological tool they could use as a map which is co-created with the family to progressively reveal the good reasons for this pathological situation to be and question its pertinence in the family today. [less ▲]
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in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2011), 63(S10), 431-432
in Hirsch, Gerhard; Kappel, Bernd (Eds.) Hydraulic Engineering: Structural Applications, Numerical Modeling and Environmental Impacts (2010)
Objective of this text is to rigorously develop a unified mathematical model to simulate a wide range of environmental flows. Particular emphasis is placed on flows relevant in civil and environmental ... [more ▼]
Objective of this text is to rigorously develop a unified mathematical model to simulate a wide range of environmental flows. Particular emphasis is placed on flows relevant in civil and environmental engineering. [less ▲]
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in Proc. 6 th Int. Meeting on Thermodiffusion (IMT6), Varenna, July 2004 (2004)
in Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences (2011), 467
A thermodynamic description of transient heat conduction at small length and timescales is proposed. It is based on extended irreversible thermodynamics and the main feature of this formalism is to ... [more ▼]. [less ▲]
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BACKGROUND: Thymectomy is considered as an effective therapeutic option for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). This study reports the experience of our centre's investigation into the efficacy and the ... [more ▼]
BACKGROUND: Thymectomy is considered as an effective therapeutic option for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). This study reports the experience of our centre's investigation into the efficacy and the safety of the procedure and the influence of different pre-operative factors on the surgical outcome. METHODS: A retrospective chart review/interview was made of 19 consecutive patients who underwent extended transsternal thymectomy for MG from 1992 to 2003. The severity of the disease was determined according to the Osserman Classification. Efficacy was measured by determining the change in clinical status, the rate of remission during follow-up, and the reduction in medication requirements after thymectomy. Complete remission (CR) was defined as asymptomatic off medication for 6 months. The CR rate was calculated using the Kaplan-Meyer method. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients at surgery was 34 years (range, 9-63) and 78.9% were female. Mean length of follow up was 86 months (range, 24-163). The overall complication rate was 10.6% (1 episode of atrial fibrillation and a left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy that resolved after the first postoperative month). There was no operative mortality. The mean hospital stay was 9.4 days (range, 5-23). The crude CR rate was 32% (n = 6). The Kaplan-Meier estimate of CR was 42% at 6 years. Age, gender, duration of symptoms, thymic histology, Osserman stage and the presence of thymoma were not identified as prognostic variables. The average daily dose of Medrol and Mestinon decreased significantly between the pre-operative period and the last follow-up (Medrol, p = 0.0081; Mestinon, p = 0.0013). CONCLUSIONS: Transsternal thymectomy for MG is safe and effective. It benefits patients with MG at all stages. Patients with thymoma are not associated with poorer remission rates. Complete responses are durable, as the CR rate remains stable over time. -i.e., 6 Klebsiella pneumoniae, 4 Escherichia coli, 1 Citrobacter freundii, and 1 Enterobacter cloacae strain-was beta beta-lactamases produced by the 12 tranconjugants turned out to be SHV-12 by DNA sequencing. Therefore, the ESBL SHV-12 is described for the first time in Cameroon. [less ▲] ▲]
in Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services (2005), 12(4), 245-254
in Journal of Constructional Steel Research (1988), 11 IPOM '09 Proceedings (2009, October)
We present the design of a distributed router platform aimed at consolidating multiple hardware routers. The goal of the approach is twofold: firstly decouple the logical routing and forwarding ... [more ▼]ix superfamilies exhibit different effector-binding domains (EBDs) fused to a DNA-binding domain with a common feature. In a previous study of the GntR superfamily, we demonstrated that classifying members into subfamilies according to the EBD heterogeneity highlighted unsuspected and accurate TF-binding site signatures. In this work, we present how such in silico analysis can provide prediction tools to discover new cis/trans relationships. The TF-binding site consensus of the HutC/GntR subfamily was used to (i) predict target sites within the Streptomyces coelicolor genome, (ii) discover a new HutC/GntR regulon and (iii) discover its specific TF. By scanning the S.coelicolor genome we identified a presumed new HutC regulon that comprises genes of the phosphotransferase system (PTS) specific for the uptake of N-acetylglucosamine (PTSNag). A weight matrix was derived from the compilation of the predicted cis-acting elements upstream of each gene of the presumed regulon. Under the assumption that TFs are often subject to autoregulation, we used this matrix to scan the upstream region of the 24 HutC-like members of S.coelicolor. orf SCO5231 (dasR) was selected as the best candidate according to the high score of a 16 bp sequence identified in its upstream region. Our prediction that DasR regulates the PTSNag regulon was confirmed by in vivo and in vitro experiments. In conclusion, our in silico approach permitted to highlight the specific TF of a regulon out of the 673 orfs annotated as 'regulatory proteins' within the genome of S.coelicolor. [less ▲]
in Martin, Jean-Marie; Barth, Hartmut (Eds.) EROS 2000 (European River Ocean System) (1992)
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in Biochemical Pharmacology (2006), 72(9), 1081-1089
The transcription factor NF-kappa B plays a key role in a wide variety of cellular processes such as innate and adaptive immunity, cellular proliferation, apoptosis and development. In unstimulated cells ... [more ▼]
The transcription factor NF-kappa B plays a key role in a wide variety of cellular processes such as innate and adaptive immunity, cellular proliferation, apoptosis and development. In unstimulated cells, NF-kappa B is sequestered in the cytoplasm through its tight association with inhibitory proteins called I kappa BS, comprising notably I kappa B alpha. A key step in NF-kappa B activation is the phosphorylation Of I kappa B alpha by the so-called I kappa B kinase (IKK) complex, which targets the inhibitory protein for proteasomal degradation and allows the freed NF-kappa B to enter the nucleus where it can transactivate its target genes. The IKK complex is composed of two catalytic subunits called IKK alpha and IKK beta, and a regulatory subunit called NEMO/IKK gamma. Despite their key role in mediating I kappa B alpha phosphorylation in the cytoplasm, recent works have provided evidence that IKK subunits also translocate into the nucleus to regulate NF-kappa B-dependent and -independent gene expression, paving the way of a novel and exciting field of research. In this review, we will describe the current knowledge in that research area. (c) 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. [less ▲]
in Dubois, Daniel (Ed.) Computing anticipatory systems : Casys 4th international conference, Liège, Belgium, 7-12 August (2001)
in Toussaint, Jean-Philippe (Ed.) La Mélancolie de Zidane (2006)
En se penchant sur la finale de la Coupe du monde de football, Jean-Philippe Toussaint élargit le domaine de la littérature légitime.
in Toussaint, Jean-Philippe (Ed.) La Mélancolie de Zidane (2009)
En se penchant sur la finale de la Coupe du monde de foot, Jean-Philippe Toussaint élargit le domaine de la littérature légitime.
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Turnitin and other sponsors, are offering a week of online webinars devoted to helping educators foster student understanding that Originality Matters.
The Webinar series includes:
Mon. April 22, Students and Plagiarism: Exploring the Disconnect Between Morals and Behavior
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Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid
Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid
Introduction
Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate) has many benefits and is one of the most interesting ingredients in skin care. Naturally found in the body, hyaluronic acid secures moisture and creates fullness—youthful skin naturally abounds with hyaluronic acid. In skin care, you can find hyaluronic acid creams, serums, injectables (aka: Restylane), and HA supplements.
Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan (polysaccharides that are an important component of connective tissue). HA is distributed widely throughout connective, neural, and epithelial tissue. It is of the chief components of the extra-cellular matrix (the tissue that provides structural support to cells). In short, HA supports many important areas of the body, including beauty and skin.
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Hyaluronic acid, as it remains supple and resistant to wrinkles and fine lines.
Effectiveness of oral Hyaluronic Acid supplementation has been somewhat controversial. There have been studies2,3 showing hyaluronic acid to be extremely effective with oral supplementation. Theories abound on if the Hyaluronic Acid is actually directly affecting the outcome, or if it is an indirect effect due to higher blood levels (proven due to the supplementation), serving as the raw material for the body to draw upon to increase extra-cellular hyaluronic levels.
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Hyaluronic Acid supplementation was directly correlated to measured increases in skin moisture. Microscopic skin surface analysis shows increased skin smoothness, and amelioration of wrinkles. Elavonne's Amino Collagen C with Hyaluronic Acid provides 50mg of pure hyaluronic acid plus 5,000 mg of fish peptide collagen—an advanced anti-aging supplement for improved hair, skin, and nails.
Based on our knowledge of the function of hyaluronic acid and mechanisms (and the growing research), it looks like hyaluronic acid will remain one of the most exciting and interesting nutrients for natural skin care for the foreseeable future..
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Bobby Moynihan is returning to "SNL" for his fifth season. Moynihan plays the crowd favorite Drunk Uncle on Weekend Update, as well as other original characters such as Anthony Crispino, a second-hand news anchor who misguidedly reports anything but the truth, and Vinny Vedecci, Jr., the son of Bill Hader's Italian talk show host. Moynihan's impressions include Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Guy Fieri, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and Newt Gingrich.
Moynihan's other television credits include recent memorable guest spots on HBO's "Girls" and ABC's "Happy Endings." On film, he has a supporting role in the upcoming Adam Sandler comedy "Grown Ups 2" and the indie feature "The Brass Teapot." He will also lend his voice to Pixar's "Monsters University," a prequel to "Monsters Inc.," set to release in summer 2013.
Moynihan has appeared in the movies "The Invention of Lying," co-directed by and starring Ricky Gervais; "When in Rome," with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel; and "Mystery Team," an indie from Derrick Comedy that premiered at Sundance in 2009. hails from Eastchester, NY, and lives in New York City. His birthday is January 31.
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