Monthly Archives: May 2010

Property Damages

Posted on May 25, 2010 by joelmctague

The 11th Circuit upheld the trial court in Eastpointe Condominium I Asn. Inc. v. Travelers Casualty & Surety Company.  In that case, a unit owner sued the association claiming the association failed to maintain the property adequately.  The association tried to get … Continue reading →

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Another Biden Blunder

Posted on May 25, 2010 by joelmctague

With Biden calling Brussels the capital of the free world, Fox News recently compiled a list of other gaffes by the man one heart beat away from the Presidency: — On May 6, 2010, Vice President Biden said in an … Continue reading →

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Tax Breaks for Your Kids!!!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by joelmctague

The new HIRE act provides that for any new employee hires after February 3, the employer does not pay 6.2% Social Security taxes on the worker’s wages from March 19 through the end of this year. The tax is computed on gross wages, … Continue reading →

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Google Developer’s Conference

Posted on May 20, 2010 by joelmctague

Minyanville has great coverage of the Google Developer’s conference.  They discuss Google’s answer to Apple’s App Store, Google’s attempt to wrap Chrome with ASP service of word and spreadsheet processing, the next generation of Android, and, what excites me the most, … Continue reading →

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Panna Cotta

Posted on May 18, 2010 by joelmctague

One of my favorite desserts: Ingredients 4 sheets gelatin 4 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract) 1/4 cup high quality balsamic vinegar Special Equipment: 6 (6-ounce) serving dishes … Continue reading →

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Review: Jacaranda Pizza

Posted on May 18, 2010 by joelmctague

A friend of mine dragged me to this place claiming they have the best garlic rolls in the world. I wouldn’t go that far, but they are above average. My issue with the restaurant is that it is otherwise uninspiring. … Continue reading →

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Won-Hyo

Posted on May 18, 2010 by joelmctague

Won-Hyowas born in the town of Za-in-myon in Kyongsang Province in 617 AD. Legend has it that Won-Hyo’s mother, while pregnant with him, was passing by a sala tree when she suddenly felt birth pangs, and, without having time to … Continue reading →

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Buying an Airplane

Posted on May 18, 2010 by joelmctague

In Southerland v. Southerland, quickly becoming the Technicolor of the 21st Century, the court disposed of a motion for summary judgment.  The five issues were: The defendant directors breached their fiduciary duty of loyalty by allowing the company to pay … Continue reading →

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Review: Iron Man 2

Posted on May 18, 2010 by joelmctague

Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is considered by some as the best superhero movie ever, transending the genre making it a more gripping detective drama than comic book adaption.  Iron Man 2 does not continue this trend. It is a … Continue reading →

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Do-San

Posted on May 16, 2010 by joelmctague

The form was named after the pen name of An Chang-ho, a Korean independence activist, and co-writer of the Korean national anthem.  The 24 moves of the pattern represent the 24 hours in a day, which in turn is a … Continue reading →

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