End of Summer means my new home owners insurance policy.......
by Craig Bachler
Yes, you read it right, I'm talking about my homeowners policy. Well, if you lived in Florida, you would understand. After our glorious governor and members of the legislative body had a special meeting to lower our rates, Floridians expected decreases from 10 to 40%.
My rate has doubled over the past three years with no claims ever in my life, hurricane fortified house and paying my bills on time.
Well, my insurer, Universal Property of Florida did things differently, my rates went up $700.00 a year! I am now paying $3100 per year, up from the $2400 last year.
Nothing like taking the boots to the public.
Thank you Charlie Crist, thank you Florida Legislature and a special thanks to Universal Property of Florida for nothing....
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Don Imus and CBS Radio get served over comments
Talk about horse poop.....
by Craig Bachler
The story....
Don Imus and CBS Radio, who have been on the outs since Imus' racially charged on-air statement about the Rutgers women's basketball team and his consequent firing, were "served" (a double-entendre here) by former team center Kia Vaughn when she filed a lawsuit against them -- the same day Imus and CBS reached a reported $20 million settlement.A humble pie and legal summons slam dunk -- gotta love it.Filed in New York State Supreme Court in Brooklyn, the lawsuit, which doesn't list a dollar amount, alleges that Imus and CBS -- plus Imus' former producer/co-host Bernard McGuirk, MSNBC and other media outlets that aired the show -- are legally responsible for damages to Vaughn's character and reputation.Vaughn's attorney, Richard Ancowitz, said, "This is about Kia Vaughn's good name."Vaughn and her Scarlet Knight teammates originally accepted Imus' apology but then appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," saying his statement eclipsed their momentous season.But it didn't. Their season was and always will be meritorious.Ancowitz stated also that Vaughn "would do anything to return to her life as a student and respected basketball player -- a more simple life before Imus opened his mouth on April 4."Girlfriend, there's no going back!With the lawsuit parry, the very media storm Vaughn purportedly seeks to avoid will spin into a more convoluted state that will seek her out.The only conclusion is that she doesn't seek a "more simple life"; the wording should say that she seeks "The Simple Life," that of the television program where two mega-rich airheads attempted to live in everyday situations (emphasis on the "mega-rich" part).Imus' comment was vulgar and unnecessary; Vaughn's lawsuit is based on contemporary backward thinking: Let's build me into a "public figure" through a perceived injustice (since one must have a recognizable persona before it can be defamed), then sue the people I think perpetrated said injustice.As for Imus, the ever-controversial shock host is contract-free and may work (or not) wherever he pleases, albeit with a non-disparagement clause -- where neither party may "trash talk" the other. (Darn!)WABC Radio's general manager, Steve Borneman, refuted rumors that Imus would return to WABC when he denied speaking with him, saying to The Associated Press, "I wish Mr. Imus well, but we are happy with our morning show (hosted by Curtis Sliwa and Ron Kuby)."
This idiot wants to return to a normal life as a student??????
I had no clue as to who she was during this make believe left propaganda stunt.
I'll never forget her name again because of her get rich quick stunt.
by Craig Bachler
The story....
Don Imus and CBS Radio, who have been on the outs since Imus' racially charged on-air statement about the Rutgers women's basketball team and his consequent firing, were "served" (a double-entendre here) by former team center Kia Vaughn when she filed a lawsuit against them -- the same day Imus and CBS reached a reported $20 million settlement.A humble pie and legal summons slam dunk -- gotta love it.Filed in New York State Supreme Court in Brooklyn, the lawsuit, which doesn't list a dollar amount, alleges that Imus and CBS -- plus Imus' former producer/co-host Bernard McGuirk, MSNBC and other media outlets that aired the show -- are legally responsible for damages to Vaughn's character and reputation.Vaughn's attorney, Richard Ancowitz, said, "This is about Kia Vaughn's good name."Vaughn and her Scarlet Knight teammates originally accepted Imus' apology but then appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," saying his statement eclipsed their momentous season.But it didn't. Their season was and always will be meritorious.Ancowitz stated also that Vaughn "would do anything to return to her life as a student and respected basketball player -- a more simple life before Imus opened his mouth on April 4."Girlfriend, there's no going back!With the lawsuit parry, the very media storm Vaughn purportedly seeks to avoid will spin into a more convoluted state that will seek her out.The only conclusion is that she doesn't seek a "more simple life"; the wording should say that she seeks "The Simple Life," that of the television program where two mega-rich airheads attempted to live in everyday situations (emphasis on the "mega-rich" part).Imus' comment was vulgar and unnecessary; Vaughn's lawsuit is based on contemporary backward thinking: Let's build me into a "public figure" through a perceived injustice (since one must have a recognizable persona before it can be defamed), then sue the people I think perpetrated said injustice.As for Imus, the ever-controversial shock host is contract-free and may work (or not) wherever he pleases, albeit with a non-disparagement clause -- where neither party may "trash talk" the other. (Darn!)WABC Radio's general manager, Steve Borneman, refuted rumors that Imus would return to WABC when he denied speaking with him, saying to The Associated Press, "I wish Mr. Imus well, but we are happy with our morning show (hosted by Curtis Sliwa and Ron Kuby)."
This idiot wants to return to a normal life as a student??????
I had no clue as to who she was during this make believe left propaganda stunt.
I'll never forget her name again because of her get rich quick stunt.
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