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Nipple Knockers are made to be sturdy and durable. You and your partner will love them! They open numerous opportunities for sexy play. That's right: they are much more than simple nipple jewelry pieces. True, they look very cool, but that's not all.
These Knockers can be used to stimulate the nipples and they make a great nipple toy for sexy moments between partners.
They are made of high-quality 316L Surgical Steel and they have the same concept as Captive Bead Rings or Segment Rings. The main difference is that they have a straight bar to go through the piercing. The bar follows the same path as the piercing needle, which leads to less irritation and discomfort.
In case this line of nipple jewelry becomes popular we will include more elaborate pieces with various charms added to the Knockers. For now, you can always hang your own charms to this piece to make it even more attractive and striking.
Please note: The size listed is the inside diameter of the ring, not the bar length.
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Customer Reviews
- Great fit Review by Mick
The only problem I had with these rings is that when I tried to put the straight bar back in, I couldn't get it to snap back in place. That's why only 4 stars rating. I ended up stretching the ring a hair or two and then was able to pop it in with no problem. Great looking rings !
(Posted on 7/13/17)
- nice piece Review by 24hrRon
Like everything I've ordered, the quality is surely there. I'm very happy with the sturdy D-style rings.
(Posted on 4/28/17)
- top quality Review by Jessica
Nice to wear, no discomfort or "snagging" on anything. Just great!
(Posted on 5/26/16)
- good quality, fast delivery Review by woodie
I like these better than the segment rings I bought a year or so ago. (the segment ring
lost one of the small balls that locked the segment in.) The design on these are much better, nothing to fall out. Good job! Mine are 6 ga, wish the available diameters were larger though.
(Posted on 3/8/16)
- Excellent! Review by Terry
Bought in 12g 1/2 inch for nipples (male) when I stretched from 14 to 12 gauge, will be ordering 10 gauge when I am ready to stretch again. They look fantastic and are very comfortable! I do recommend that you get a pair of ring opening pliers which you will need at this gauge.
Great job AGAIN The Chain Gang, you guys rock!
(Posted on 2/13/16)
- awesome Review by n/a
Great piece easy to put in when u have the right tool! 10 gauge
(Posted on 6/5/15)
- cool Review by sunshine
Cool product already ordered another
(Posted on 3/8/15)
- size misunderstanding Review by fangdoc
I will have to return them and see what happens. I too thought the size was the bar length, so the straight portion has no chance of reaching through. Its a great idea, but a little more description of the size and what it means would be a good idea for the average customer. I accept responsibility for my own ignorance, but a little info would have been nice. Just one of those things.
(Posted on 11/6/14)
- Love Them Review by Rachel
I should have paid better attention to Bee's review about measurements. I ordered the 3/4'' assuming it meant the length of the bar, not the inside diameter of the ring. Needless to say, I now own two quarter-sized nipple knockers. Smaller rings would have been more discreet and to my liking, but I'm getting used to these big ones.
The quality is great, they're easy to install, and my nipples love them (barbells were irritating and causing pain- the pain has vanished with these rings). I like that you cannot see the straight bar, it sits perfectly inside the piercings. I wear these everywhere, even the gym, and they behave nicely.
I also have charms on the rings and it's really fun to swing around and jingle them. My boyfriend loves them too!
(Posted on 9/26/14)
- I plan to stretch to 8 gauge and would probably purchase a gain if available in larger gauge Review by Mike
The straight bar is only 5/16 of an inch long too short to pass through my nipples I currently have 10 gauge 3/8 inch barbells. Because the straight bar are too short was a little awkward to do jewelry change. With the joint areas inside my nipple piercings some minor irritation when removing to change back to a barbell. Insertion tapers made the removal easier. I plan to stretch to 8 gauge and would probably purchase a gain if available in larger gauge especially if the straight bar is longer say 7/16 of an inch to ensure the bar passes through my nipples.
(Posted on 7/16/14)
- great! Review by tracy
I don't want nipple barbells which stick out far on the sides. These are a perfect fit, close to the sides of my nipples, and it's so great to be able to get the gauge I want.
(Posted on 2/5/14)
- Nice quality Review by Jeff S
This was my second order of nipple knocker. (Unfortunately, I lost the straight piece for the previous set). They are great quality and easy to get in. I'm very happy with them and like the look.
(Posted on 1/26/14)
- Fantastic! Review by Bee
I was under the assumption that the measurement was referring to the straight bar and not the inside diameter of the ring, however, it still works for my piercing. I realize I read the description of the Surgical steel d-shaped CBR's and mixed it up with the nipple knockers description.
That being said I am fully satisfied with these, they work well to hide my piercings as there is no ball to poke through my shirt, and I find if the rings are flipped upward it isn't noticeable that my nips are pierced.
The part where the straight bar connects with the ring is easy to click into place, and the joint areas are actually inside my piercing, and cause no irritation.
My piercings are not healed all the way and these have not hindered healing at all.
Very easy to hang weights or charms and the tension from that does not cause a ball to pop off like the CBR's might.
(Posted on 10/1/12)


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Is Samsung showing off the Galaxy Tab on 9/16?
August 31, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka
Rumors, Samsung
Samsung just sent us an invite to an event that it's hosting in New York later this month. There it will show off its "latest-Android powered device," which could be the Galaxy Tab.
The only known devices set for the U.S. pipeline are the Fascinate and Galaxy Tab, but the Fascinate will probably already be in stores by then. So I'm inclined to guess we're probably going to get a look at the tablet expected to land on Verizon this year. It could be a Fascinate event, but since Samsung already included that phone in a previous event that showed off all four U.S. Galaxy S phones, I'm putting my money on the Tab.
Samsung will also give a public demonstration of the Media Hub, a feature of the Galaxy S that adds several multimedia options. Samsung Mobile previously designed the Hub as "library of video and literary content powered by some of the biggest names in entertainment."
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Milton Louis Sherwood died Feb. 15, in Flagstaff. He was 83.
Following high school he joined the U.S. Navy and served in World War II.
He later opened Sherwood Jewelers in Cottonwood.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Sedona; son Mark Sherwood (Mary) of Cottonwood; daughter Nanette Girvin of Sedona; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son Ronald Sherwood in 2006.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, 3 p.m., at Greer's Mortuary of Sedona.
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Workflows using default "Closed" status
Prior to JIRA 3.2, workflow steps using the default "Closed" JIRA status had the special behaviour that disabled certain operations such as "Edit". Since 3.2, this behaviour has been made available to all workflow steps, regardless to status. You can disable issue editing on a workflow step by adding a meta attribute "jira.issue.editable=false" to the relevant steps.
For backwards compatibility, all workflow steps with the "Closed" step that is stored in the database have been upgraded to have this new meta attribute. So for the majority of users, JIRA will have already done the upgrading for you. For those with workflows that are stored in the file system, you will have upgrade manually (if you want the closed status to disallow edits). Instructions are below:
Upgrading file based workflows
You only need to do this upgrade if you have created workflows as XML documents on disk and if you want the step to disallow edits. For most JIRA installations workflows are created using the workflow editor. These workflows will be upgraded automatically.
First, find the workflow step with the status id of 6 (closed)
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Receipts and expenses are the bane of the business person. This is a very easy-to-use, well laid-out app to log bills, credits, receipts, mileage and other common expenses. It gives you extra functionality, such as being able to import expenses from credit card or bank accounts. No more carrying around wads of paper and wondering where last night's taxi receipt went.
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Banking apps
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The five biggest Irish banks (AIB, Ulster Bank, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB, Danske Bank) have apps that generally allow you to pay bills and check your accounts.
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Wiring £1,000 (€1,180) from London to Dublin typically costs about €60 from a bank. But it costs around €10 using Azimo, which is for transferring cash from Britain to other countries.
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When we download apps, we give all sorts of permissions to access details from our phones and accounts. This app tells you exactly what apps are accessing what information from you.
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Android phones are a little more susceptible to malware than iPhones. Avast scans for malware and offers anti-theft features, which give you remote control over the handset.
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Ecopure gas is a form of activated oxygen that is inexpensive to produce. The Ecopure gas is produced by passing ambient air through a PVC capsule in which it is irradiated by a patented, spectrally controlled, ultra violet lamp. This contains a specific gas mixture and electrode material. (fig. 1). The oxygen in the air is dissociated to form new activated oxygen molecules, one of which is "Classical Ozone". No nitrous oxides are produced as is the case with corona-discharge ozone generators. The Ecopure gas is piped to and diffused into the aqueous system where it performs its intended chemical objective, or, in the absence of contaminants, slowly reverts to normal double oxygen molecules.
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CHRISTMAS ISLAND - Can a cynical journalist save Christmas?
SHEPHERDSVILLE - Businesses need signage and that was a common point of discussion for members of the Bullitt County Board of Adjustment.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance urges donors to give thoughtfully and avoid those seeking to take advantage of the generosity of others. Here are "Ten Tips for Giving with Confidence."
1. Thoughtful Giving: Take the time to check out the charity to avoid wasting your generosity by donating to a questionable or poorly managed effort. The first request for a donation may not be the best choice. Be proactive and find trusted charities that are providing assistance.
Sheri Hamilton, principal of Nichols Elementary, was busy reading Christmas stories to youngsters during a recent holiday celebration at the school.
Santa made an appearance as the community was invited to eat cookies with St. Nick.
See more photos by Stephen Thomas of this event, plus photos and videos from various Bullitt County Christmas celebrations, in the multimedia section of www.pioneernews.net.
UPDATE (Thursday, 12/20, 3:45 p.m.) - Bullitt County Public Schools superintendent Keith Davis announced that the Bullitt County Sheriffs Office will house a deputy at each school on Friday.
Davis sent out the following announcement via email:
Dear BCPS Community,
SHEPHERDSVILLE - Bullitt Fiscal Court will ask the Kentucky Supreme Court to give a discretionary review of a recent decision relating to the powers allowed a health department.
This week Paul Coyle digs into his collection to offer special holiday cheer to Bullitt County this year!
Each school has sent out communications regarding the horrific and unexplainable event of last week in Connecticut and outlining the safety plans in the individual schools.
It is our intent to be open with our community about every situation to the extent possible in the belief that by working together, we can be stronger and safer.
The events in Connecticut were tragic. Could the acts undertaken by the young man been foreseen? Could anything be done in the future to avoid such incidents from occurring in your hometown?
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Tax season is just starting for most people and they're starting to think about whether they'll owe money or get a refund.
If you're lucky you'll get a refund – but what you do with your tax refund is just as important as getting one. This is because for most people a tax refund is seen as a bonus – an extra amount of money they weren't expecting. Some have a tendency to spend it on things they want but may not need like a new car, a vacation or the latest smart phone. But if you're receiving a tax refund because of an RRSP contribution, the worst thing you can do is spend the money on something you don't need.
Paying Off Debt
It should be fairly obvious to most people that paying down debt should be made a priority with any available money. If you're not sure which debt to pay down first a good rule of thumb is to start with the highest interest debt and work your way down from there. Consumer debt such as credit cards are the worst because the interest rates are so high, so if possible you should pay it down as quickly as possible and go beyond the minimum monthly payment (or better yet – pay it all off entirely).
Another option for the money is to put it towards your RRSP. This option may not be so obvious for people who have already made RRSP contributions and will receive a tax refund because of it.
But an RRSP contribution will reduce your taxable income when you file your return next spring, which means you can invest the money now and (potentially) get a tax refund later when you file.
Of course before you make an RRSP contribution you'll want to make sure you have the available contribution room.
The TFSA is an excellent savings vehicle that can be used to your advantage. It's considered one of the best ways to save for your retirement and for good reason – even though contributions are not deductible for taxes, all withdrawals can be made tax-free. This means if you start now by putting money into your TFSA you can take advantage of tax-free investment income for years to come.
Even small amounts can make a difference. Contributing $25 per week to a TFSA for 10 years means you could have almost $20,000 in 10 years (assuming a 5% rate of return). And when the money is taken out the contribution room isn't lost but instead gets added to the contribution room for next year.
Mortgage Paydown
If you own a home and have a mortgage on it, you may want to consider putting the tax refund towards the mortgage principal. Paying down debt of any kind is a guaranteed rate of return, so if you are unsure about investing and need to make a decision fast, consider paying down your mortgage to get a guaranteed return on your money. The markets go up and down with no investment guarantees but paying down debt means you are guaranteeing you will reduce your interest costs in the future.
Non-Registered Investment Accounts
If you have no debt, no mortgage and both your RRSP and TFSA are maxed out – you're in a great position. If you have a tax refund coming your way you may want to open a non-registered investment account. The income earned in a non-registered account is taxable but tax avoidance shouldn't be used as the main factor behind your investment decisions. No one likes to pay taxes but paying taxes on some investment income is better than paying $0 taxes on $0 income.
Start a Business
If you've always wanted to be an entrepreneur but never had the money available to get something going, maybe a tax refund is your chance to get the ball rolling. Any business that's worthwhile takes a ton of time, effort and dedication, so there could potentially be a lifestyle change when starting a business aside from your finances. Starting a business is also risky, and you could lose your entire tax refund, so you'll want to make sure you do your research before diving in. As an accountant I see small businesses often – some of them thrive while others fail. But the ones that are successful have one thing in common – they live and breathe their business and are 'on' almost 24-7. It's something to consider if you're looking for balance in your life or have other commitments that are more important.
My Strategy
This past year I managed to reach the contribution limits for both my RRSP and TFSA, which means a small refund is coming my way. My plan is to put the money into my wife's TFSA so that we can start to earn more tax-free dividends. The investment strategy for this account will likely be the same – investing in blue chip dividend stocks for long term growth with the odd index fund mixed in.
Conclusion – a tax refund shouldn't be seen as a windfall (in my opinion) and should be used to either invest in a registered account or pay down debt. That being said I think it's totally fine to set aside a small amount for fun stuff.


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Sony: Nearly 30 3D Games Will Arrive This Year
3D is a new technology for the home and although many still don't have the capability, more 3D games are coming.
Last year, SCEE boss Mick Hocking announced that 20 first-party PS3 games were being developed with that fancy 3D option and overall, more than 50 3D titles were in the works for Sony's flagship console. At the time, he didn't happen to mention when we'd see those games but now we have a better idea: it has been revealed that PS3 owners will get "nearly 30 titles with stereoscopic 3D visuals" in 2011. A few are already here - Killzone 3, MLB 11: The Show, etc. - and others like MotorStorm: Apocalypse, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs and Uncharted 3: Drake's Fortune will also boast the immersive feature. As for how many are taking advantage, here's an indication- Sony says around 20% of those who downloaded the KZ3 demo nabbed the 3D version. This points towards a higher-than-expected demand for the new technology, in our eyes.
So, are you aboard the 3D train yet? If so, what do you think of it? Does it immeasurably enhance the experience, or do you see it as more of a gimmick?
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Maybe yours does, too?
I've only seen some basketball game and MLB: The SHow in 3D. The effect is nice, but not without it's setbacks. The visuals appeared to be more "jaggy" and the graphics detail seemed dialed back just a bit.
I see PS3 3D gaming right now as something of a one step forward and one step back situation. I think I'll be good waiting until a future generation comes along where 3D is at the heart of the technology's design. That, and preferably 3DTV's that don't require glasses.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 1:16:15 AM
3D on the PS3 is a go between - it will come to full fruition with PS4 when the PS hardware has evolved into something like x4 its current power. It will need it if you want to have true 3D HD for dual 1080p per channel stereoscopic viewing.
Sony is squeezing everything they can out of their current platform, and rightly so, but it doesn't mean it can be done well, especially if the hardware was not really designed for it. I don't believe Sony were thinking true stereoscopic 3D gaming back in 2003/2004 when they were busy designing the PS3.
They are obviously trying to use software to extend its capabilities beyond what it was designed to do. For current generation I think it works well besides the obvious memory constraints that can make life difficult for developers. Annoyances such as having to use valuable Cell "clock cycles" and "time" for code optimisation to try and create very efficient streaming routines in order to overcome this constraint.
While current 3D games on the PS3 may be fun for a while... I personally will only get into 3D gaming when the PS4 comes out...
I believe it will be built from the ground up with 3D in mind... it will really be a paradigm shift and we may finally see a hardware platform that has the type of power we were expecting in PS3...
Currently the PS3 gives millions the world over much fun and enjoyment, but PS4 is the platform to own all I think, with the kind of power and memory boost I think will do justice to true HD gaming, the way it should be...
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 3:14:32 AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 10:16:25 AM
It made 3D games (polygonal) like Star Fox and Stunt Race FX possible on what was primarily a 2D game system. While a bit crude for 3D, it was pretty cool at the time. But it wasn't until the following generation of game consoles before 3D really took off as being the standard with the PSX and N64 being designed from the ground up to render 3D geometric shapes.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 1:15:36 PM
Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 7:24:26 AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:31:25 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:35:23 PM
Though I read that it's still a maybe. Seems Team ICO is trying to push the PS3 as far as they can.
They said, "The game will support 3D but it depends on how much the PS3 has left."
He followed up by stating:
"…in terms of machine power, I have to say we are quite at the very limit."
So lets hope!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:19:34 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:28:00 PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 4:42:35 AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 1:19:16 PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 4:43:25 PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 5:31:59 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:06:03 PM
If games were made like movies...where they purposely throw things towards you while watching the screen, then gaming in 3D would be more than just a "quick try". For now, I've only noticed games in 3D appear to have more depth...which looks nice, but does nothing in changing the experience.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:08:18 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:32:47 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:01:20 PM
If it's utilized correctly sure, but in real life stuff doesn't fly at my face every few seconds. When I talk to people they don't generally throw their hands right at my face.
Quality is what is important.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 3:17:09 AM
and takes you out of the immersion.
i love it though, thats the whole reason i bought a 3D TV!
well not exactly, mine was up the sh*tter and, well, buying a new TV that does not support 3D is like buying a car without air con!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:29:52 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:04:04 PM
Seeing that setup, I thought what an awesome way to try it out, I love my move, love my hd, why not try some 3d baseball.
Yeah, stupid best buy, the batteries in the glasses were dead. Although I did learn that the glasses don't fit me very well at all.
Very tight on my head, which is odd because my head is smaller than most guys I know. The glasses would give me a headache if they were always that tight.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:16:10 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:05:56 PM
I still want better tech before I buy in. Will we ever have awesome 3d without glasses? I don't know, but I do know I am willing to wait for something better.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 12:03:32 AM
I will guarantee u that with the current state of 3D technology, u will only end up with headache, sore eye and easy fatigueness, and sore ear.
U just can not withstand the long hours of grinding like 8-10 hours in demons souls say, it's only fun for try out and nolvalty feeling, it can not be played with hardcore long hour play jrpgs, say.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 1:11:26 AM
Pretty bold statement for someone who doesn't have a 3DTV. I know some will have issues. Thats expected. My wife for example got a headache after an hour of watching a movie. Me on the otherhand, I've been able to play GT5, Killzone 3 and Super Stardust HD for hours on end with no problems at all.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 1:27:29 AM
I might end up still getting one 3D TV in the future or even near future, but even with that, I think i will only use it for either casual gaming like interactive gaming at most. Never for serious long hour RPG gaming, that was essentially what I was trying to say, but again, that is my personal preference and I felt about it according to my try-out exp. with it.
Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 3/23/2011 1:34:13 AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 12:34:58 AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 2:35:39 AM
With all that in mind if Sony believe 3D gaming is going to somehow force people to run out and buy 3D tv then they are obviously mistaken. In fact its for this reason why I praise Microsoft for not jumping on the 3D bandwagon given the futility of 3D games.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 1:16:39 PM
Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 9:23:21 AM
Oh yeah, just to let you know, I went out and got a 3D TV JUST for Killzone 3. Feel free to praise a company for producing a system not capable of rendering true stereoscopic 3D. Thats prob the reason they "havent jumped on the bandwagon", cause THEY CANT!
Last edited by Snorge on 3/24/2011 9:23:59 AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 3:29:27 AM
1: it really effects the visuals.
every game you play in 3D, the frames are cut in half normally down from 30 to closer to 20.
the resolution is cut in half, normally from 720P down to sub HD!
the screen itself gets darker, put the glasses on and its even darker!
watch a game in 2D its nice and bright and vibrant, but in 3D its not as bright, and looks dull.
its like 2D is staring at the sun, and 3D is staring at the sun but through those filters people use to watch eclipses.
the games just dont look anywhere near as good!
2: the effects themselves.
there is so little pop out, i was expecting it to be like movies where everything pops out, and when it does its in your face.
games though, when things pop out its very rare, and when they do they pop out maybe 10cms, unlike the movies where its straight into your face!
the depth is also not as noticeable as movies, and you honestly not notice it after a while.
play a hour and it just feels like normal you stop noticing the added depth.
whats the point of something, if your not going to notice it and be able to enjoy it?
3: the options.
on the PC you can change the convergence, sights, refresh rate, theres heaps of effects you can tweak to get the best experience.
ps3 games though?
a on off switch, and a depth switch!
wow, what a variety!!!!!!!
one thing ps3 games really need is those options PC games have had FOR YEARS!
another option needed is to be able to tell your TV how far away from it you are.
only PoP collection has this option, all games need it!
4: health.
there have been allot of studies saying watching 3D for extended periods of time can effect your eye sight.
i never believed them, but now after using it for a good 2 hours a day for 4 months now i think there right.
everything closeup now is just blur, it takes me allot longer to focus on things close up.
my radio clock for example, everytime i check to see what time it is i see a blur of numbers it takes a few seconds for me to be able to focus on the numbers and be able to read the time.
never had that problem before!
once games work out those kinks 3D will be here to stay, and hopefully can finally give us the experience it should.
but till then, its just going to be a gimmick!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 3:39:44 AM
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 7:26:20 AM
and the arrogance of people here still never ceases to amaze me!
for once can we have a mature, proper debate on something instead of just flinging insults around?
is there one user on here above the age of 10?
i seriously doubt it!
Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 10:13:10 AM
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|Jon Lindsay, a 42-year-old former building contractor, won election as Harris County Judge over his opponent Joe Pentony. Lindsay took 61.2 percent of the votes. Four years ago, Lindsay upset the Democratic incumbent to become the first Republican Harris County judge since Reconstruction. On campus November 3, 1978, Lindsay said his background in civil engineering qualified him for the mostly administrative work as Harris County Judge. He said a jail facility adequate to Harris County needs until 1995 could be built for $45 to $50 million instead of the $80 million facility proposed by his opponent. Lindsay also said that flooding would always be a problem in Harris County and that it would cost at least $ 10 billion to make 90 percent of the county safe from flood damage. Lindsay has been working to set aside areas along bayous for parks and is credited with aiding the county to acquire 2,100 acres along Cypress Creek for parks. Lindsay's stand on annexation merely asked that city officials consider what such programs did to township volunteer services as a result of annexation. Jim Baker, who lost in his bid for Attorney General against Mark White during the November 1978 elections by claiming about 35 percent of the votes to White's 65 percent, spoke to students on Tuesday, October 11. Baker planned to challenge the constitutionality of the natural gas bill and file suit in federal district court if elected. Baker said the Texas criminal justice system should be reformed, proposed a system of fixed length sentencing for criminals and said that a distinction be made between first time juvenile offenders and those with long records. Baker said he was a supporter of capital punishment and the death penalty as a deterrent to crime. He was not in favor of decriminalizing marijuana possesion but said it should not be classed as a felony. Baker planned to continue the fight to collect taxes from the Howard Hughes' estate, supported the state's right-to-work law and the Supreme Court's decision giving women the right to have abortions. Baker, a native Houstonian, is a senior manager in a local law firm and a practicing lawyer for 18 years. 94