Abraham Washington made a very dated joke regarding Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during Kofi Kingston vs. Titus O'Neil on this week's Raw.
Washington, who is mic'd while at ringside with his "clients," told the crowd that Titus was "more unstoppable than Kobe Bryant in a Colorado hotel."
AW was making reference to the sexual assault allegations brought against Bryant in the summer of 2003 where a 19-year-old hotel employee filed a sexual assault complaint. The case was later dropped when the accuser refused to testify . A civil suit was later filed by the woman in which Bryant settled out of court and issued an apology but admitted no guilt.
Michael Cole later apologized for "remarks made by A.W." but didn't specifically reference the joke.


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On his Natural Language Laurenzi and his quartet interpret seven of his fluent and intriguing originals. The individual expressions of the group members coalesce and form delightfully dark and mesmerizing melodies. The vibrant and organic group performances seamlessly recede to allow for each musician's spontaneity to shimmer through during their elegant solos. These, in turn, dissipate and melt back into the densely woven sonic tapestries.
Restless thumping refrains open the energetic "Weller." Out of the expectant rhythmic rumble rises guitarist Jeff Swanson's acerbic soliloquy with ringing notes and resonant twangs. Laurenzi's fiery, hypnotic vamps underscore the otherworldly ambience. As bass and drum beats become more angular Laurenzi and Swanson engage in a passionate and spirited duet with the latter letting loose crisp, blistering phrases. Drummer Charles Rumback takes center stage with his unaccompanied thunderous polyrhythms that thrill and fascinate.
Rumback's gallop and bassist Mike Harmon's muscular reverberations set a taut and piquant mood on "Big Talk." Laurenzi and Swanson echo one another in haunting, musical fragments. This mosaic serves as a backdrop for Laurenzi as he improvises with soulful swagger and bluesy groove. Swanson's sparse chimes add a touch of mysticism as they punctuate Laurenzi's monologue.
On the melancholic and seductive "Counterpoint" Laurenzi's breathy saxophone and Swanson's mournful long lines create an ethereal atmosphere. Rumback anchors the tune with his suave and earthy brushes and cymbals. Harmon's intricately crafted extemporization brims with introspective lyricism. Laurenzi's own turn in the spotlight follows in a natural progression maintaining the same modal structure and poetic sense.
Natural Language is an engaging work that simultaneously captivates and stimulates. With it Laurenzi exhibits his intrepid musicianship and superb compositional skills. His unique voice has matured fast over the past four years yet remains singularly recognizable. This superb album is another milestone in his brilliant career.
Track Listing: Little Wheel; J.P.; Counterpoint; Weller; Folk Song; Walter's Song; Big Talk.
Personnel: Dustin Laurenzi: tenor saxophone; Jeff Swanson:guitar; Mike Harmon: bass; Charles Rumback: drums.


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The pilot, David Copeland, appeared in Manchester Magistrates' Court where he admitted to one count of performing an aviation function while impaired by alcohol.
The incident occurred Feb. 7. Copeland had been going through security and customs at Manchester Airport, when a security officer smelled alcohol on the pilot's breath and reported it to police, the Manchester Evening News reported. Copeland was in the cockpit of an American Airlines plane bound for Philadelphia International Airport when security removed him.
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BROADCAST EXCLUSIVE -Walt Disney claims to have broken a film deal precedent with rights to show a raft of blockbusters on television within three years of their UK theatrical release, instead of the normal time of six, writes Simon Ellery.
Disney Channel UK acquisitions manager Zoë Scurfield has scooped the rights to show seven movies, including Men in Black, Godzilla and Stuart Little, ahead of the normal third-window rights for UK pay-TV. Under the deal, BSkyB has the first-window rights for 12 to 15 months, with a terrestrial channel taking second rights as a first showing and Walt Disney Channel UK then holding the rights for a year. The rights then revert to Sky. The channel is understood to have paid a seven-figure sum for the deal.
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Makers & Mavericks
These are just some of our amazing, talented, ambitious makers and mavericks that have contributed to the character and mindset that has formed the destination into what it is today and guiding us into tomorrow. Every day they are living every drop of life to the fullest.
Akash Patel
For years the Patel Family dreamed of owning a winery and even purchased a painting of a beautiful vineyard that they hung above their fireplace mantle to keep their dream alive and within eyesight. With Akash at the helm, their vision of a slice of wine country paradise in Temecula Valley began to take form as they prepared the land, carefully planted vines, and began building what is now Akash Winery & Vineyards. "The dream of my parents became my passion," Akash Patel said. "When my parents named the property after me, they gave me a pathway for their legacy and dream to live on, and I am honored to do just that." Akash credits his parent's incredible tenacity and work ethic to the success and popularity of the winery. "My parents came to America with nothing in their pockets but a dream and I have witnessed all the hard work they have put into building a legacy, and they are my inspiration to continue to grow our winery."
Bill Steinkirchner
When retired Army Colonel, and owner of Stone Church Brewing, Bill Steinkirchner was pondering things to do with his free time after serving in the military for 23 years, he decided to tap into his decade's long passion for craft beer. "I seriously never envisioned myself doing this," Steinkirchner said. "My family and friends literally pushed me into it." After the success of his first brewery in Corona in 2016, Steinkirchner debuted a tasting room in Old Town Temecula in 2019. It was his time in the military that shaped his approach to operating a brewery and crafting beer. "Like my time serving in the military, I have surrounded myself with people better than I am," he said. "I also have the ability to plan things out and anticipate any challenges that may arise before they occur." Visitors to his microbreweries and tasting rooms can often find Steinkirchner pouring beer, laughing with guests and sharing details about the brewing process and offering tasting notes and suggestions.
Bill Wilson
Family and community are the common threads that weave throughout everything that represents the Wilson Family and Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards. In the middle of that family is Wilson Creek's CEO Bill Wilson who's adventurous and savvy parents purchased the land to build what is now one of the premier wineries in Temecula Valley Wine Country in the mid-90s. Although it's one of the larger wineries in the region, Bill Wilson and the entire Wilson clan have maintained a comfortable, family-friendly vibe. With four generations of Wilsons living on the property, guests can be assured they will be treated to a true down-home wine country experience. Bill Wilson proved an innovator to the wine industry with the production of White Cabernet, which isn't typical, but the winery sells thousands of cases annually. Wilson Creek was also one of the first wineries to host weddings and events which brought a true tourism feel to wine country.
BJ Fazeli
Ancient Persian traditions and a zest for life played a big role in Fazeli Cellars' owner BJ Fazeli's decision to follow his dreams and open a world-class winery in the Temecula Valley. Always a maverick, Fazeli worked all over the globe creating a wide range of successful businesses including art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, but his desire to realize his dream to build a winery never waned and he dove into the world of wine in 2003. When he announced his winemaking plans, peers and friends were skeptical and many urged him not to take the leap."I wanted a winery that honored the ancient traditions of my Persian heritage yet paid tribute to California's contemporary character, and I knew Temecula Valley Wine Country was the perfect location." Fazeli adds, "My story is an American dream come true."
Curt Kucera
As the burgeoning craft beer scene began taking shape in the Temecula Valley during the last decade, one home brewer brought his highly sought-after brews to the public and opened Refuge Brewery in 2012. For years, Refuge Brewery founder Curt Kucera perfected his craft in the garage of his family home, allowing neighbors and friends to sample his creations and he quickly developed a loyal, local following."Originally, the brewery was planned to be very small and serve as a local brewery/taproom," Kucera said. "However, our beers caught on and demand guided our growth." What I enjoy most about running a brewery is the creativity," Kucera said. "Brewing beer is a wildly creative activity. There are literally thousands of styles of beers and millions of ingredient combinations to personalize the beers we brew." It's likely you'll see Kucera driving a forklift or pouring beers for thirsty guests on any given day.
Charlie & Carrie Peltzer
With a lineage of farming that dates back to 1913, it only made sense for Charlie and Carrie Peltzer to continue the family's heritage. The couple started their own farm, Peltzer Pumpkin Farm, in the City of Orange in 1996. While looking to expand their successful farm, they happened upon an abandoned Christmas tree farm in Temecula Wine Country and decided to relocate Peltzer Pumpkin Farm to the Calle Contento property in 2006. They began building and focusing their vision around 'agri-tainment' and families flocked to the farm to enjoy fun events. In 2016 they expanded even further and swung open the big, beautiful doors to Peltzer Winery which has become a go-to destination for wine lovers near and far. Charlie likes to be called the head groundskeeper, but truly he has been behind the building of most parts of the activities at the farm. "We have families that have been coming to our farm for more than twenty years," Charlie Peltzer said.
Damian Doffo
A love of farming and making wine runs deep in Damian's blood as his father Marcelo grew up in Argentina on his family's farm and passed his knowledge and skills to his son over the years as the younger Doffo watched, then helped his dad tend to their vines over the years."My favorite part of being a winemaker in the Temecula Valley is the challenge of establishing the credibility and quality of our wines to our wine peers in other regions and to the national wine media," Damian Doffo said. Damian and his father, Marcelo Doffo, share their love for wines as well as vintage motorcycles. They both compete in the vintage racing series AHRMA. They decided to merge their two passions with MotoDoffo wines. Visitors to the winery can taste these award-winning wines and see their collection of nearly 200 vintage motorcycles and scooters spanning eight decades.
Darrell & Rebecca Farnbach
With a passion for history and an unwavering dedication to community and staying the course in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, Darrell and Rebecca Farnbach were instrumental in saving and restoring the beloved Vail Headquarters. The quaint location is a living historic park and a destination for specialty restaurants, boutique stores and a favorite spot for special events. The bustling area continues to be a place that brings the community together and introduces visitors to the valley's local heritage. Like so many, the couple fell in love with the Temecula Valley when they arrived in the 1980s. Rebecca is a founding member, past president and current board member of the Vail Ranch Restoration Association and Temecula Valley Historical Society. "It is heartwarming to see families dining and at play in the setting of the historic buildings that my husband and I successfully advocated to save and guided the renovation for a rebirth," Rebecca Farnbach said. "
Actor Dean Norris, best known for his role as Hank Schrader in the smash hit, Breaking Bad, moved to Temecula in 2001 after living in Los Angeles for nearly 10 years. "We wanted to come to a family-friendly place, and we discovered Temecula," said Norris. "We've raised our five kids here and we love it." Norris said that from day one, he always believed Old Town Temecula would be a smart investment. In 2022, Norris purchased the Swing Inn Cafe, an established eatery in Old Town Temecula that first opened in 1927, when railroad passengers walked over from the train depot for a meal. "I take about 20 photos a day with people and every day, at least one person is from another country, whether it be France, Italy, Japan, Canada, or England. I always thought Temecula would become an international destination, and it has." Norris plans to open two more dining establishments in Old Town by the end of 2024.
Denni Barrett
For Denni Barrett, owner and balloonist of Magical Adventure Balloon Rides, it was literally a magical hot air balloon ride that sealed his love of ballooning and inspired him to get his pilot's license. Barrett has flown a wide variety of aircraft including airplanes, gliders, sea planes, helicopters and even the MetLife blimp. It was those unique flying experiences that rooted in his soul and led him to start his ballooning business over a decade ago. And although Barrett takes delighted passengers on flights throughout Southern California, Temecula Valley remains one of his favorite locales to take his colorful balloons aloft."Everywhere else is pretty much seasonal, but we can fly year-round in Temecula," Barrett said. "We have a lot of agriculture which keeps the area open for balloons to land and take off." "The biggest double-wow is when passengers realize we've left the ground," Barrett said. "Many people don't realize we've left the ground." Ballooning is the perfect mixture of adventure and romance, Barrett added.
Gina Lamora
An eye for all things beautiful combined with a love of hosting events led Gina LaMora to found Grazing Theory Lavish Charcuterie, where artisanal cheeses and meats are the stars of the delicious show. Her creations are works of edible art in which clients are treated to awe-inspiring charcuterie boards with LaMora's distinguished eye for scrumptious detail. She operates the thriving business out of Grazing Theory Wine & Cheese shop in Vail Headquarters. The comfortable space is open for private events, enlightening culinary workshops, or if visitors just want to stop by for a glass or bottle of wine and a mini charcuterie box."I've always had a passion for entertaining guests," LaMora said. "I love to see the 'wows' when they sit down at a beautiful tablescape." LaMora's strong work ethic and love for fresh ingredients were instilled in her during the time spent working alongside her siblings on her grandparent's farm in South Africa during school holidays.
Hany Ali
Growing up on the white sandy beaches in an Egyptian coastal town teaming with delectable fresh seafood and sun-drenched tourists laid the groundwork for Chef Hany Ali, the Executive Chef at Bolero Restaurant, at Europa Village. At the young age of 14, Chef Hany embarked on his culinary adventure at a swanky hotel in Egypt apprenticing under a master chef. He quickly proved himself through his natural abilities in and around the kitchen along with his tenacious and curious spirit. "A chef is not a career path or job title, it is a way of life," Chef Hany said. "It's a never-ending dedication and extreme focus on both the food and workings of my kitchen. Yes, I do mean never-ending. Chefs eat, breathe and live for their craft." Chef Hany can be seen foraging for fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices in the winery's kitchen garden and often comes into the dining areas to meet diners and make sure they are enjoying their meals.
Jacob Chambers
Jacob Chambers recognized the magic of blending delicious wine, beautiful scenery and epic fun with his love of classic motorcycles and founded Sidecar Tours. Chambers overcame obstacles while balancing a full life as a husband, father of four and working a full-time job with the Oceanside Fire Department. His persistence paid off and he started giving unique sidecar tours in 2018. "There have been many challenges doing something fresh and innovative," Chambers said. "When you come up with an idea that no one else is doing there are a lot of growing pains. But, what we have created and the partnerships we have developed in such a short period of time, is beyond rewarding." The tour menu ranges from winery tours, brewery tours, date day/night tours, cocktail tours and adventure excursions. There really is something for everyone. "I chose to open my business in the Temecula Valley because it's one of the world's most premier wine country regions right here in our backyard."
Jeff Steber
In the early 80's, INTENSE CEO and Founder Jeff Steber chose the picturesque Temecula Valley as the location for his burgeoning mountain bike company. "The Temecula Valley offered the perfect location, with the weather making access to year-round action sports that I was involved in ideal," Steber said. Steber's journey into the world of mountain biking started when he began working on motocross bikes, building guitars, and customizing cars, always refining and aiming to make things better. He quickly realized he was onto something awesome, organic, and authentic. INTENSE bikes are now ridden all over the world, including the multitude of trails in the Temecula Valley area. The love of the sprawling location and all it has to offer inspired Steber to create the latest mountain bike design, the 951 Series, named after the region's area code as homage to the birthplace of INTENSE. "Most of Temecula Valley is a bit on an oasis with its own unique climate and the proximity to the ocean," said Steber.
Jim Carter
The 63-acre South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is well known for its broken records in competitions over the years, but few are aware of its founder, Jim Carter. Born and raised in Ohio, by age 16 Carter began his career as a builder. Carter's love for building brought him to California at the age of 18 and was named the "youngest carpenter journeyman to ever enter into the union." Carter expanded his portfolio widely and successfully just before the savings and loan disaster of the 90s. For the next ten years, he aggressively sold his assets and reduced his workforce. In 1995 while watching the movie, "A Walk in the Clouds," he experienced a life-changing epiphany, thinking of his own 400-acre parcel of land he hung onto throughout those troubling years. Carter determined the conditions on the land were ideal for growing outstanding varietals of grapes. With the assistance of his children, gardeners, and saved quarters he collected from his laundry facilities, Carter planted a vineyard.
Jon McPherson
Tending to grapes, making wine and understanding how to foster incredible fruit is something that has been the backbone of Jon Mcpherson's life since he was a young boy. McPherson's father was a pioneer in the Texas wine industry and tasked 10-year-old McPherson with digging postholes for grape stakes and planting grapevines. At the age of 14, he began working in the cellar. McPherson graduated with a degree in Food and Technology, then set his sights on California. He accepted a position at Culbertson Winery in Temecula Valley before landing the winemaking role at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort in 2005. "I work with Mother Nature taking something from the soil and turning it into the modern version of an ancient beverage," McPherson said. As he forges his path to his 43rd harvest, it's clear McPherson's love and passion for winemaking remains legendary and is a vital component in Temecula Valley Wine Country.
Joseph Wiens
The passion and love for incredible culinary and wine experiences was planted in Wiens Family Cellars owner Joseph Wiens at a young age as he grew up watching his parents thrive in Napa Valley. "I was exposed to incredible foods and was taught to appreciate different wines and winemaking styles with (very small) tastes of wine," Joseph Wiens said. Those seeds grew through the years during which time his father Doug Wiens, founding winemaker at Wiens Family Vineyards, taught his son the basics along with the finer nuances surrounding the art of winemaking. Fifteen family members now work at the winery. When he's not walking through and tending to his vineyards, tasting the fruits of his labor, or sharing stories with people in the tasting room, he can be seen with a paintbrush in his hand. He has created stunning artwork for several labels over the years.
Ken & Brandie Newman
Powerhouse couple Ken and Brandie Newman have upped the entertainment game in Old Town Temecula since purchasing the iconic country music haven The Stampede in 2020. "With our love of live music, our ultimate goal is to bring more national touring bands to the Stampede," Brandie Newman said. Brandie grew up in a small farming town in Arkansas, but had her sights set on a different kind of business. She took a leap of faith and journeyed to Los Angeles where her talents were noticed, and she was signed by Sirius XM to host a nationally syndicated show. Her vast network of professional and personal relationships with people in the entertainment industry is now coming full circle. Her husband Ken is a business maverick who worked in the family business, Newman and Sons, Inc., at the beginning of his career. In 2007 he founded RAMCO which is the leading recycled aggregate producer in Southern California. Since opening The Stampede, they've also created a themed western experience, Old Town Ranch. Six wagons offer an authentic pioneer experience without sacrificing the comforts of home.
Entrepreneur Ken Smith has called Temecula home for more than 30 years and in that time he has grown his cornerstone business Southwest Traders into a wildly successful distribution company, in addition to helming other successful companies in the region. A steadfast and driven maverick, he began his enterprise with one van and a whole lot of gumption. Since founding Southwest Traders, Smith has made several business investments within Temecula Valley including the purchase of Galway Downs event and equestrian center, Galway Spirits, Indian Oaks Campground, Danza Del Sol Winery, Masia de la Vinya Winery, and he is a majority owner of the prestigious Cross Creek Golf Club. Ken is also the recipient of the distinguished Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award."I'm inspired by facilitating people in celebrating life," Smith said. "My experiences and involvement in the Temecula Valley make it clear that there is an amazing amount of positive energy in this gem we call home."
Leah Di Bernardo
For Chef Leah Di Bernardo, it is her passion and desire to feed human beings food that is not only nourishing and delicious, but responsibly forged. Di Bernardo is not only a chef, but a restaurateur who founded the bustling E.A.T. Marketplace. "Through this journey, I became a revolutionary in our beautiful valley, took on food policy and created a pathway for edible education programs at Temecula area schools." Such was Di Bernardo's tenacity to create healthy and sustainable food practices, the Huffington Post referred to her as "The Alice Waters of Riverside County." She then founded Cultivating Good out of her desire to support the many profound and talented artisans that work the soil, the fishing boats and the kitchens. Di Bernardo said she feels an obligation to what she puts on the plate for each guest. "I am driven to teach the next generations of cooks the many layers of impact it has on the soil, environment, and health/wellness of those we serve."
Marika Matson
Ever since she was a young girl Marika Matson's life revolved around her love of horses. She began her equine career at 11 years old when she landed a job shoveling manure on a horse farm. "I made $3 per hour and I worked every day after school," Matson said. "It was my dream job and the art of shoveling manure is now engrained in my very being." Over the years while working on various farms she stayed up late looking after mares and their babies while learning from the best horsemen and women in the Temecula Valley. Matson eventually turned her passion into a thriving horse-centric business and founded Temecula Carriage Company in 2007. Temecula Carriage Company offers a variety of carriage rides from romantic private tours to group excursions featuring wine tours, and seasonal activities. "The best way for me to explain my passion is to describe it as my gift," Matson said. "I think gifts are meant to be shared."
Robert Renzoni
It makes perfect sense that Robert Renzoni, proprieter of Robert Renzoni Vineyards, would end up at the helm of a wildly successful winery. His family has been making wine since 1886 and he is a fourth generation winemaker who began learning the art of winemaking at the tender age of six. "As far as my inspiration, it's in my blood," Renzoni said. "I am following in the footsteps of my father and grandfather." When Renzoni decided to take the next step and open a winery he scouted several California wine regions. "I seriously had a gut feeling about Temecula Valley having the most upside," he said. "I also did my research and found our beautiful valley was more ideal for growing the Italian varietals I wanted to produce." Robert Renzoni Vineyards has become a beacon on the De Portola Wine Trail with architecture reminiscent of a winery nestled on an Italian hillside with a vibrant tasting room, restaurant that is famous for traditional Italian fare, welcoming staff and gorgeous views.
Rusty Manning
While on the path to become an airline pilot, Rusty Manning, founder and pilot at A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure fell in love with ballooning as a crew member for a hot air balloon company in 1990. Even though flying planes were in his sights, he was intrigued with the adventure that ballooning provided. Then he went up in a one and that experience led to his exciting destiny. "I was completely hooked after my first flight," Manning said. His first job as a commercial pilot saw the aviation buff flying the iconic Tony the Tiger shaped hot air balloon across the United States with Kellogg's. Manning has logged over 10,000 hours in a hot air balloon and has flown in 26 states in the United States and six countries. "You get to see passengers experiencing one of the first methods of air transportation," Manning said. "You also get to experience the feeling of floating and there is nothing else like it."
Stephen and Valerie Andrews
Oak Mountain Winery owners Stephen and Valerie Andrews were destined to create and run a successful winery with backgrounds that included hard work, gumption, and creativity. The Andrews opened Temecula Hills Winery 22 years ago. Stephen earned his degree in enology from UC Davis and continues to take classes in viticulture to keep up on the latest improvements in winemaking operations. Later, they opened Oak Mountain Winery in 2005. Oak Mountain Winery has been growing ever since, including adding a mined cave, the only one of its kind in Southern California. The construction of the cave took ingenuity and persistence to overcome hurdles. "With a geologist on hand daily for the excavations, we learned a lot about the history of Temecula from the soil as we dug deeper into the earth," said Stephen Andrews. During the last couple of years, in true maverick fashion, Valerie pursued and attained a distillery license and in 2022 the duo debuted The Distillery at Oak Mountain.
Tamra Gerard
A true love of art has been swirling around local artist Tamra Gerard since elementary school where she loved to paint and draw. So much so, that her painting "Dog with Pink Eyes" was featured at the Laguna Arts Festival when Gerard was only 6-years-old. "My love of nature fuels my passion and my eyes are always wandering and taking in the details," Gerard said. "Also, my mother often brought me to museums and street fairs growing up." She is an award-winning painter and muralist with work featured at galleries in Carmel, Del Mar, and spots locally. She has dozens of wine labels featuring her designs throughout wineries in Temecula Valley Wine Country and several murals around the Temecula region. She is also involved with the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival and hopes her poster design will be selected once again for the annual event. "I am blessed to do what I love," Gerard said. "If I am not creating something, I am not breathing."
Thom Curry
For Thom Curry, it was an olive tree he planted at the ripe young age of 6 that kick-started his lifelong love for all things olive. As an adult, grapes replaced olives for several years as he spent nearly two decades working in the wine industry until his focus shifted back to the world of olives in Southern California."My background in winemaking has been a huge asset with developing our proprietary blends," Curry said. "Not just with traditional olive oils, but also our co-milled oils, where we secure local produce from our farming community."Curry leveraged his experience of sitting on the California Olive Oil Council for close to 20 years and designed and developed his own equipment. The new production equipment, which is a blend of Old World and New World technology, is considered cutting edge in the industry. He also developed the first mobile mill ever created and takes the mill to UC Davis to educate people from all over the world.
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COTTON STATES MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. SMELCER.
(212 Ga. App. 376)
BEASLEY, Presiding Judge.
Action on policy. Habersham Superior Court. Before Judge Struble.
The issue is whether land which contains a permanently affixed but abandoned structure is "vacant land" for the purposes of coverage under a homeowner's liability policy.
Smelcer owned a home that was insured under a homeowner's policy issued by Cotton States Mutual Insurance Company. He and other family members owned a separate parcel of land approximately two-and-one-fourth to three miles from his home on which was located his maternal family's abandoned old house and an abandoned old country store. During the term of the homeowner's policy, vandals set fire to the abandoned house and a fireman was killed while responding. The deceased fireman's father sued Smelcer and the other property owners to recover damages for the wrongful death of his son. Smelcer claimed coverage under his homeowner's policy, and Cotton States brought this declaratory judgment action to determine whether coverage existed.
The policy provides liability coverage for incidents arising out of premises owned by the insured which come within the definition of "insured location," to wit (in pertinent part), "vacant land, other than farm land, owned by or rented to an insured. . . ." The term "vacant land" is not defined in the policy.
Cotton States moved for summary judgment, contending that because the separate parcel of land contained a house, it clearly was not "vacant land." In opposition, Smelcer by affidavit averred that he understood "vacant land" to mean "unoccupied or unused land." The trial court denied the insurer's motion, concluding that the term "vacant land" was ambiguous and created an issue of fact as to what a reasonable person in the position of the insured would understand it to mean. Interlocutory review was granted.
The applicable principles are settled. " ' "Insurance is a matter of contract, and the language used is to be accorded its general and ordinary meaning, bearing in mind that the contract is to be construed in accordance with the intention and understanding of the parties, and, in construing it, the court can go no further than a fair construction of the language used will permit." (Cit.) " '(I)t is the understanding of the average policyholder which is to be accepted as a court's guide to the meaning of words, with the help of the established rule that ambiguities and uncertainties are to be resolved against the insurance company.' (Cit.)" (Cit.) Interpretation of the provisions of a plain and definite policy of insurance is a matter of law for the courts, and a policy "is not ambiguous even though presenting a question of construction, unless and until an application of the pertinent rules of construction leaves it uncertain as to which of two or more possible meanings represents the true intention of the parties." (Cit.)' [Cit.] ' "It is the function of the court to construe the contract as written and not to make a new contract for the parties (Cit.) . . . . An unambiguous contract will be construed to carry out the literal intent of the parties." (Cit.)' [Cit.] . . . ' "Contracts of insurance, like other contracts(,) are to be construed according to the sense and meaning of the terms which the parties have used, and if they are clear and unambiguous, their terms are to be taken and understood in their plain, ordinary and popular sense. (Cit.)" (Cits.) Dictionaries supply the "plain, ordinary, and popular sense." ' [Cit.]" Brown v. Peninsular Fire Ins. Co., 171 Ga. App. 507, 508 (320 SE2d 208) (1984).
The term "vacant" is readily understood in its plain, ordinary and popular sense. Webster's Third New Intl. Dictionary defines it generally as "to be empty, be free." In Knight v. U. S. Fidelity &c. Co., 123 Ga. App. 833 (182 SE2d 693) (1971), a case involving actions to recover damages for loss under fire insurance policies, this court stated, "[t]he general definition of 'vacant' is that it means empty or deprived of contents or without inanimate objects." Id. at 834-835. Vaughan v. Vaughan, 253 Ga. 76 (317 SE2d 201) (1984), an action to quiet title, suggested that land could be improved yet vacant. It is inapposite because the word was used to distinguish "wild" land. It was not used in the context of insurance coverage, which deals with claimed property.
Couch on Insurance 2d, pp. 477-478, 44:307 states that a homeowner's policy "may further cover 'vacant land' but clearly such coverage does not extend to land containing buildings as 'vacant land' refers to land unoccupied, unused and in the natural state." Such reasoning is sound. Insurance is a matter of risk assessment and risk taking. The presence of an affixed artificial structure on land, unoccupied, substantially alters the liability risk on the land. This case bears tragic witness to that reality.
Many foreign jurisdictions are in accord. Bianchi v. Westfield Ins. Co., 236 Cal. Rptr. 343 (4th Dist. 1987), provides a comprehensive overview of other states' treatment of the question of when land is "vacant" for the purpose of homeowner's insurance coverage. We agree with its summary, that "[t]he beneficial use or improvement of untenanted property renders it nonvacant, particularly if the use has accompanied the introduction of artificial structures." Id. at 346.
In this policy, the word "vacant" modifies the word "land," not "structure." The policy covers land which is vacant.
The insurer was entitled to summary judgment because Smelcer's land was not vacant within the meaning of his homeowner's policy.
Cathey & Strain, Edward E. Strain III, M. Steven Campbell, McDonald & Cody, Douglas W. McDonald, Sr., P. Gerald Cody, Jr., Barnes, Browning, Tanksley & Casurella, Roy E. Barnes, for appellee.
Parkerson, Shelfer & Connell, William S. Shelfer, Jr., for appellant.
DECIDED FEBRUARY 22, 1994 -- RECONSIDERATIONS DENIED MARCH 11, 1994 -- CERT. APPLIED FOR.
SOFRAN PEACHTREE CITY, LLC v. PEACHTREE CITY HOLDINGS, LLC. (250 Ga. App. 46) (550 SE2d 429) (2001)
LEE et al. v. AMERICAN CENTRAL INSURANCE COMPANY et al. (243 Ga. App. 759) (530 SE2d 731) (2000)
A & D ASPHALT COMPANY et al. v. CARROLL & CARROLL OF MACON, INC. (238 Ga. App. 829) (520 SE2d 499) (1999)
ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION v. INTERNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY. (228 Ga. App. 887) (494 SE2d 348) (1997)
QUINTANILLA v. RATHUR. (227 Ga. App. 788) (490 SE2d 471) (1997)
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA v. PRESTIGE HELICOPTERS, INC. et al. (217 Ga. App. 375) (457 SE2d 587) (1995)
HORACE MANN INSURANCE COMPANY v. DRURY et al.; and vice versa. (213 Ga. App. 321) (445 SE2d 272) (1994)
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Ladies with a penchant for numbers love to dabble in games of blackjack. Considered by many to be the ultimate game of skill in a casino, blackjack favors the card counter in us. There are many variants of blackjack to play, noteworthy among them Classic Blackjack. This traditional game is played with a single deck of cards.
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The payouts on Sic Bo Deluxe are certainly impressive. Depending on the specific type of bet you place, your payouts can be substantial, including Triple Specific Bets at 150:1, total number 4 or 17 Bets at 50:1, Triple Bets at 30:1, or Total Number 5 or 16 Bets at 20:1. What makes this game particularly exciting is that it is available in a live dealer format. That means a fully licensed dealer hosts Sic Bo Deluxe Live in real-time via streaming cam. The dealer chats to players. The dealer places bets. The dealer pays winnings. What a way to play!
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Today, in Facebook Failure: Jersey Schoolteachers and Connecticut Divorcees
By Foster Kamer • 11/10/11 7:46pm
Great for your life, except when it's not.
As Facebook loses ground on its battles with the FTC over user privacy settings, the world should keep in mind that it doesn't matter, because people can still ruin their lives using Facebook regardless of privacy controls. Because they are stupid. And Facebook's most refined technological innovation is its unprecedented ability to facilitate the digital expression of this stupidity, which can sometimes have consequences in the real world.
In Paterson, New Jersey—a predominately Latino and African-American city with a median family income just north of $32,000 (and what Reuters described as a "high rate of violent crime")—an administrative judge ruled that a teacher could very well be fired for something she posted to Facebook. And what would a first-grade teacher post to Facebook that would get her fired? Via Reuters, well, this:
[Jennifer] O'Brien, a teacher in Paterson since 1998, has been on administrative leave since March when she wrote on Facebook: "I'm not a teacher – I'm a warden for future criminals!" She testified that she wrote the comment after one of her first graders hit her and others stole money from her. Although the comment was intended for her 333 Facebook friends, it was forwarded to other readers and within days school administrators and parents had seen it and were outraged.
She only has 333 Facebook friends, one of which is totally a tattletale. Actually, one of which is probably no longer her Facebook friend. At least one. One would hope.
Elsewhere, in Connecticut, a judge decided to open up a whole nasty can of worms when he decided a wife and a husband getting a divorce and battling over custody of their children must—wait for it—give their Facebook passwords to their lawyers for trial discovery. Lawyers who, of course, won't let their clients see what's on their former spouses' Facebook accounts and dating sites. Supposedly. Maybe. Kashmir Hill at Forbes reported earlier this week:
In "normal" discovery, a litigant is usually asked to turn over "responsive material" not the keys to access all that material and more, but it seems that judges are applying different standards to social networking accounts. Lawyer and tech blogger Venkat Balasubramani has written about several other civil cases 1) where judges have issued similar orders, including a personal injury case, 2) where judges have taken it upon themselves to sign into someone's Facebook account and look for evidence, 3) as well as cases where judges have smacked down lawyers who asked for opposing litigants' passwords, as in an insurance case involving State Farm.
She also took noted that this kind of order actually violates Facebook's Terms of Service, but despite the judge's orders for the parties to not log in as one another and post things, this will not end well. This can not end well.
So, there you go: two more ways Facebook can facilitate awfulness with or without your silly privacy settings. Now go cheer on the FTC and post something about your political views on your wall. It will probably end well.
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By Jordan Harvellaaa March 29, 2014
As you probably know from earlier posts like: That water is deep…almost as deep as those misconceptions; that I find a lot of entertainment in what I do. A certain January evening was no exception.
I was out with some SRD divers who were training with me down here in Miami, at a canal that we frequently find cars in. It was late afternoon and the searching was coming to an end for the day. I checked in with the last team at the end of the canal and asked what they had discovered in their search area.
The team had been doing a parallel search, so there had only been one diver in the water. The diver then proceeded to tell me about all the random garbage and nick-knacks he found on the bottom. He got to the end of his list of findings when he hesitated for a moment and then said, trying to sound confident, "I also found a Jet-ski…………with wheels."
Now I have learned that when someone tries to explain something that is out of the norm to others who have never seen it; those that have never seen said item, become instant experts on it. It's basically a sport. People start forming teams by recruiting others to their view. Wild ideas are now simple logic, and suddenly the only person who has actually come in contact with the object of interest, is the only person who is wrong.
So pretty much with the divers comment, this was shaping up to be a big enough event that ESPN2 should probably send out a van and crew to cover it.
"I'm sorry. I thought you said it's a Jet-ski with wheels." I said this thinking he was just making up something for all of us to have a good laugh at. After all, that's my kind of humor. "Um, yeah…it's a Jet-ski…with wheels."
I have a rule with my company. There is to be no shouting at the surface between divers and surface support while on an operation. Even if you're at the other side of the lake, you handle all your discussions close enough to whisper if need be. It's just plain professional. There is no need to be yelling all over the place, especially if you're dealing with a sensitive situation like a body recovery.
So this being the rule, I called the diver to the waters edge and asked again what he had found.
The audience at the time was myself, the Lieutenant from the auto theft division, and an special agent from an insurance firm. So, in the interest of not having the diver embarrass himself, I called him over close and asked what it was he saw. He repeated his answer doing his best to sound like he wasn't second guessing himself. "I'm not crazy Jordan. It's a jet-ski with wheels." I told him to go down again and confirm his claim.
Now while he was down, another unit pulled up and two officers joined the discussion of the mystery vehicle. Some said it was on it's trailer. Others said it was probably a go-cart. The Lt. said it was a Quad (Four wheeler) because they would come out in that area and ride around. I was the team captain for the "On a trailer" team.
After about 5 minutes, the diver surfaced and came over to an eager group of experts just waiting for their moment to tell all the non-believers, I TOLD YOU SO!
Unfortunately the story was the same, and the diver was more confidant now. He explained how he had investigated the USO (unidentified sunken object) and described again in more detail about how it was a Jet-ski with wheels.
Ok, I'm sure there is a simple explanation for this. Like that it's on it's trailer and it has two wheels and a tongue and straps tying it down (Go team Trailer!).
So with my new found assurance that I was right, and with the encouragement of my newly drafted teammates, I told the diver to go down once more and look for the trailer. I then gave him a quick lesson on how to tell if it's a trailer underwater and off he went.
Now the above water scene is down right hilarious. We have the original characters, plus those 2 officers, plus another 3 officers. Also the tow truck is on it's way. Unnecessary you say? Well we can't just leave all those people in suspense!
So once more the diver surfaces, spit's out his regulator, and just starts smiling! "I knew it! I was right! It's on it's trailer." I said to the Lt. as I nudged him with my elbow.
Ok, this guy is on his own now!!! No more trying to bail him out of embarrassment! He will just have to learn his lesson the hard way! Some diver he'll turn out to be. Can't even identify a trailer underwater!!!
The tow truck showed up. Bet's were placed and battle lines were drawn. The moment of truth had arrived.
And here it comes…
It's on it's trailer I tell you…
A little further…
It's a…it's a……..What the….
Well then. It's a Jet-ski………………..with wheels.
I know the picture is as blurry as one of Sasquatch, but it's real. That right there my friends is why I love my job! You just never know what you might find!
Apparently, the engineer who created this beauty, had taken out the motor and everything else inside, and installed something similar to a go-cart frame. There was no seat and no engine, but I bet that thing rolled down hill like a champ!
This has gone down in my memory books as one of my favorite recoveries. It's also the favorite of all those "experts" that were on scene as well. It's times like these that remind us that we only know what we know. And I know now, there was no trailer. Maybe next time team. Maybe next time.
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The official tournaments in the UK are coming soon. The first ranking tournament will be on 1st March in Cambridge. One day before everyone can taste footgolf in Tonbridge.
In South East England a new place joined to the footgolf community. In Kent county, the Tonbridge Golf Centre is going to hold a grand opening event on 28th February. Here is the map and a preview of a two-laked course.
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Dr. James Andrews, the renowned surgeon who serves as Washington's team doctor, says quarterback Robert Griffin III is making great progress in his recovery from major knee surgery last month.
But Andrews cautioned that there's still a lot of work for Griffin to do before he's cleared to return. And Andrews wants Griffin to take things slowly.
Furthermore, Andrews added that he's worried that high school and college players who see how quickly Adrian Peterson recovered a year ago, and are now seeing how quickly Griffin seems to be recovering, might set unrealistic expectations for how quickly they can return from ACL injuries, and that young players might aggravate their own injuries while trying to emulate their favorite players.
In other words, everyone needs to remember that reconstructive knee surgery is a very big deal. And even if Griffin is ahead of schedule a month after surgery, he still has a long way to go.
The best team in Maryland wears Black and Purple.
medical team is, and how quickly stars are returning these days.
Who could foresee those though.
Ugh, what Andrews said about Lattimore's injury.
Griffin is going at such a clip on his rehab, James has already pencilled him in for late September or early October of this year. For his next reconstructive surgery.
I think nowadays more doctors are suggesting the use of cadaver ligaments instead of harvesting patellar or hamstring off the injured players own body. So you really just have to recover from the screw insertion pain and collateral muscle atrophy, rather than an additional surgical excision elsewhere in your body. I was able to return to ice hockey goaltender 6.5 months after my ACL reconstruction, I opted for cadaver ligament (an achilles I believe). I sent a letter through the donor program to the family of the deceased thanking them for their loss helping my improve my quality of life.
great news for a great individual.
Good news for the NFL……hope it works out for him.
Logicalvoices: knee surgery fears rg3 who will dominate the league the next 500 years!
Hopefully Dr. Andrews doesn't allow himself to be bullied by Mike Shanahan or RG3 to give clearance for a premature return. The circumstances that led to this injury were handled with incomeptence.
So now the entire Redskins organization needs to proceed with caution and focus on what's in their best interest for the next seven years, and not the next seven months.
"Way ahead of schedule" at this point is stupid. Nothing matters until training camp and the start of the season.
Sorry Doc. I appreciate your optimism but can you really make that proclamation based on subjective data from a young fighter known to ignore physical symptoms?
Hmmm…I guess this is why the union is holding of on the HGH testing.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS 2013 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS.!!!!!!!
As long as they don't compare his recovery to AP.
Could it be that most athletes rehabilitate from injuries faster than expected is that they are above average physical specimens?
The rg3 haters/doubters are setting themselves up to be proven wrong 2 seasons in a row.
Great he's ahead of schedule. I hope he makes it all the way back.
But what I don't understand is why a doctor is sharing information publicly about his patients. Isn't he bound by oath not to do that? RG3 could tell us he's ahead of schedule…team officials could say they'd heard he's doing well…but how is the doctor's place to do that?
And if it's okay for him to brag about things going well, what if there's a complication? Would it be okay then for the good doctor to inform everyone that he's now way behind schedule and it's even looking like he might not fully recover?
Yeah, they'll grease the wheelchair and bob griffin will be ready by early 2014.
So RG3 really must've wanted to be one and done in the playoffs last year huh?
RG3s knee is in the BSOHL.
Would you expect the surgeon to say anything else?
Dr James Andrews has to be making more money then these pros. Anytime ANY notable athlete gets injured you read, "Injured athlete visits Dr. James Andrews". He (and his team) are doing a great service for sports by keeping all our favorite players playing the game we love watching them play.
P.S.- Thank you for AP last year!
Andrews thinks Robert can come back even stronger than he was before. As RG4.
best team in Maryland? last time I checked ravens couldnt beat the skins this year..or do u have selective memory?
Thanks…you beat me to the punch. Cant wait to see how many years until Baltimore gets the next one. And I dont hate the Ravens, but their fans make it hard to like them.
I'm pretty sure I was correct when I said he would be badly injured in his 1st season.
Well we have already seen he was ahead of schedule because he has been walking without crutches for over a month now. And Andrews isn't going to rush someone back, that could set him up for a nasty lawsuit if he rush him back and he gets hurt because of that. Andrews is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the world, he's not stupid. But obviously guys will come back quicker now a days, obviously athletes aren't normal humans and can come back a lot quicker then a regular guy could, but also the advancements in treatment, rehab, and medications make it easier for someone to come back from a serious injury.
1991 was 50 years ago? You B-More bamas need to get better educated when it comes to math.
Let me guess – season tickets must be on sale.
I can't believe we are going to have to listen these loud mouth Baltimoron Hons spew their nonsense all year.
Im getting really sick of hearing about this kid and his stupid freaking knee. The stories are getting really really old.
Don't be literal, you look like a tool. I meant 50 yrs ago as in "it's been a long time". I don't care enough about your team to know when the last date was that you won the SB. And I'm not a b-more fan at all. I am an Eagles fan and we have ZERO Sb's so I can't knock your team for having 3. My point was your different team with different coaches with different plays won a SB at some point in time (long ago). None of that matters being you have a new team, new coaches, new plays etc…. this is all I am getting at. Stop bringing up the past you sound like a Patriots fan or some old head cowboys fan that holds onto the memories of 1995.
Last time I checked, measuring his physical therapy progress is objective, not subjective. Can he extend his knee 90 degrees? Can he pedal the cardio bike? If you had actually read the article, you would there is not one subjective remark in there.
He will be fine…until Shanny tries to break him again. I pray that they won't have him read optioning outside the hashes so a corner or safety can get a running start at his legs. But, as we all know, Shanny will always be trying to nail down his job security, so anything is possible. Now I see why drafting Cousins was such a great idea.
Take all the time you need, jerk. You've proved you aren't a leader and you have proved you are selfish. We can win without you and we'll be better off for it. You are an overrated running back who thinks you can throw.
Take the whole season off – in fact, leave.
I have no doubt that RG3 will be back in time for the start of the season.
My biggest concern is how fast he will be back on the table getting it repaired again.
I do not think he will ever play a full schedule.
Of course these players are healing faster than normal during the offseason. They are taking HGH, and smartly so. It is not the same as peds. HGH is meant to help a patient heal not only faster, but better than without. The NFL should not have a problem with that. They have no business telling a person they cannot heal the best possible. Or the quickest for that matter. Just make them wait to play till it is out of the system, which, there is no reason why it wouldn't be by start of season. The last few months of rehab are strengthening/conditioning which should be done without hgh, at least for competitive sports.
I hope they mean it when they say they are interested in his long term results. This guy is good, fun to watch and I think he will have a better career than Luck.
Think what you want, but I also think the fins Tannehill will have a better career than both. And this is coming from a Pats fan, division rival.
RG3 comeback around week 8 or 10, rather be safe then sorry.
I don't think he should be allowed to play full court basketball, but then again I'm not a doctor.
JPP is going to light this gimp up when he gets back. Get well soon kid.
he will come back and get knocked out again nexy season and the season after that and the season after, i guess there will be rgressurections every year with him having to repair some injury cause he will get smashed alot, he will be the new spokesperson for hoveround wheelchairs!!
the last time the redskins won back to back divison titles? 1982 (9 game season, pfft, please) and 1983. thats 30 years of inability to stay atop the nfc east. not much of a factor from year to year.
This is a very tricky issue, and I'm glad to see somebody who has an understanding of HGH more in depth than just screaming the word "CHEATER!".
HGH generating supplements are not actually unnatural, but rather trigger your body to increase its production of that hormone. Clearly it's a tricky gray area, but really where do we draw the line? Are protein shakes a PED? Or milk, or carbs? All of these chemicals help athletes build muscle and perform better on the field, but when we hear "HGH" we get all up in arms.
I'm not taking a position either way, just backing up wolfman's point that the issue is not as cut and dry as it seems.
Um, how much pain and discomfort is he experiencing while he's doing these activities? How hard can he bite the bullet?
If you actually understood the nature of subjective data you would understand the point that I am trying to make.
RG3 need to concentrate on important things like convincing his owner to drop the racist name "Redskins". Florio says so. You may delete now as usual.
Meanwhile in Dallas, the GM there finds Dr. Andrews' statements totally erroneous.
Wrong. It certainly is a PED. It enhances your ability to heal to a much faster rate than you otherwise would. And while I agree there are many players using it, I don't agree it should be allowed.
what was the Ravens record the last time the skins won? What's that, the Ravens didn't even exist?
So much for patient confidentiality!
Really who cares! A brittle QB on a worthless franchise!
Good news for Logicalvoices and RGIII!!!! First Thing is RG will be back this year! Second Logicalvoices under the Obamacare law your pre existing condition for stupidity beyond belief is covered. Horay for Logicalvoices. How do you go to the bathroom sitting down anyway?
Don't they literally say that about every NFL player coming back from a knee injury… and yes, I do mean literally.
Why should the league protect Paper Miche 3? Isn't that your linemens job or matter fact GOD's best coach job. I guess he didn't put his mind into winning the Super Bowl this year did he? You a joke and a 2 bit chump!
Why do Ravens fans insist on always posting anti-Redskins garbage on Redskins stories. Baltimore as a city seems to have a giant inferiority complex because it's not New York Washington or Philadelphia. You guys won the Super Bowl, enjoy it, constantly trying to assert your dominance makes you look petty. Washington fans don't consider you our rival. Worry about the Steelers and we will worry about the Cowboys.
What is this "schedule" that everyone seems to be ahead of? A schedule for a 65 year old?
Logicalvoice- are you a young kid- or are u really as ignorant as ur posts would indicate??
If you truly understood the nature of surgery, you would understand that it can put limits on movement based on how well it has healed. Measuring the number of degrees the knee can physically extend is not subjective, as it is limited only by Griffin's physical therapy team, not Griffin's pain tolerance.
He's a thirty year old Giants or Eagles fan who bounces back and forth between Dallas and DC to discredit and alienate that team and fan base by being unbearable.
As does milk. Gargling saltwater helps players fight off sore throats. Antioxidants help players stay healthy, fit, and on the field. Brushing with a fluoride based toothpaste helps players avoid naturally occurring gum disease and tooth decay.
I don't disagree with you, but neither is wolfman simply "wrong". There are a billion chemical compounds we put into our bodies to artificially improve its natural performance. At what point do we say protein shakes and N.O. Explode are allowed, but this supplement or that supplement aren't?
Again, not disagreeing, just something to think about.
Why do Ravens fans insist on always posting anti-Redskins garbage on Redskins stories. Baltimore as a city seems to have a giant inferiority complex…You guys won the Super Bowl, enjoy it, constantly trying to assert your dominance makes you look petty. Washington fans don't consider you our rival. Worry about the Steelers and we will worry about the Cowboys.
Relax. Your team is better, and putting down the Redskins doesn't make your team look more deserving of your rings, it just makes you look weak as individuals. Just because someone who lives between the two least teams chooses to root for the other one doesn't make you enemies. DC has a wasteful government, go-go music and affluence, Baltimore has the Wire, the aquarium, and Bertha's Mussels: it's apples and oranges, and there is no rivalry.
Is this the same "renowned" surgeon who allowed him on the field with a partially destroyed knee?
Listened to the Andrews interview,why do they leave out the part at the end where he says,"We are going to do what's best for his career,not the first game..just let him heal.
All I keep reading is the part about way ahead of schedule.Off season create a story.


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The State Is a Necessary Evil
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State, can be defined in political science, as generally a group of people inhabiting a specific territory and living according to a common legal and political authority; a body politic or nation. In this definition, the term state includes government; in another usage, the two terms are synonymous. [Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserve]. George Washington said that government is not reason government is not eloquence. It is force and, like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
" The State Is a Necessary Evil "
The above statement under discussion can be obtained or deduced from Thomas Pain quoted "Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, which we might expect in a country without government, our calamity is heightened by reflecting that we furnish the means by which we suffer" [Thomas Paine, Common Sense 1776].
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It has been said that all Government is an evil. It would be more proper to say that the necessity of any Government is a misfortune.
This necessity however exists; and the problem to be solved is, not what form of Government is perfect, but which of the forms is least imperfect. Thomas Jefferson said in his first inaugural address (March 4, 1801) that a wise and frugal government… shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.
This is the sum of good government. "Why has government been instituted at all?
Alexander Hamilton, a federalist said the passions of men will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint. Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change the same, when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it [John Adams, Thoughts on Government 1776].
Its necessity can be shown even if we assume that, because of their (the people's) gentleness, or angelic goodness, nobody ever harms anybody else. In such a world there would still be weaker and stronger men, and the weaker ones would have no legal right to be tolerated by the stronger ones, but would owe them gratitude for their being so kind as to tolerate them.
Those (whether strong or weak) who think this an unsatisfactory state of affairs, and who think that every person should have a right to live, and that every person should have a legal claim to be protected against the power of the strong, will agree that we need a state that protects the rights of all [http://www. liberalsindia. com/introduction/liberalpositionpapers/liberalpositionpapers2. php]. "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.
In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself. " – James Madison, Federalist No. 51 February 8, 1788 Why then is government a necessary evil? Its necessity has been explained but why is it then evil? Government is a form of insurance for society. It regulates and promotes social contracts (I won't kill or steal from you if you promise not to kill or steal from me).
Without government, there would be no society. Too much government and you have no freedom making it a necessary evil. Furthermore, It is easy to see that the state must be a constant danger, or (as I have ventured to call it) an evil, though a necessary one. For if the state is to fulfill its function, it must have more power at any rate than any single private citizen or public corporation; and although we might design institutions to minimize the danger that these powers will be misused, we can never eliminate the danger completely.
On the contrary, it seems that most men will always have to pay for the protection of the state, not only in the form of taxes but even in the form of humiliation suffered, for example, at the hands of bullying officials. The thing is not to pay too heavily for it. Thirdly, when two or more people live in the same area they must agree somehow to limit their rights where rights overlap. For example, water must be shared. They do this because the blessings of cooperation are better than the loneliness of rights. Then come the misunderstandings: some people never learn to understand rights, they think it's winner take all.
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