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Is snitching worth it?
Apparently in the case of William Hames, it wasn't.
He lost his pension. He lost his eye. And it appears that he even lost his will to live. Very sad...
Dan Christensen explores the issue here:
After retired police officer William Hames finally came clean about the gun-planting coverup that rocked Miami this decade -- and helped federal prosecutors convict seven fellow dirty officers -- he sought to pick up the pieces of his life.
Instead, they fell apart.
Two city pension funds voted to strip Hames of retirement benefits, citing his 2004 felony convictions in a case in which his cooperation spared him from prison. They demanded Hames, 60, repay the $548,000 he had received since leaving the force in 1998 after 25 years.
Hames, stocking shelves full-time at Publix to comply with the terms of his probation, hired an attorney and tried to fight back, but the law was against him.
On Feb. 21, two weeks before a Miami appeals court upheld a city forfeiture order, the Vietnam veteran and recovering alcoholic pointed a 9mm handgun toward his face and pulled the trigger in his Orlando-area home.
The blast blew out his left eye, but Hames lived.
''Hames advised when the gunshot did not kill him, he waited a few hours before finally driving himself to the hospital,'' says a Volusia County Sheriff's Office report. Apparently in the case of William Hames, it wasn't. ... more -
Cuffaro si รจ dimesso...la reazione dei palermitani
Palermo, 26 gennaio 2008 immagini....che le tv mai hanno fatto vedere....
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What does Ricardo Williams do when there's technical difficulties with the recordi...
What does Ricardo Williams do when there's technical difficulties with the recording process? Read, digg, and find out.... how crazy he is (I am). What does Ricardo Williams do when there's technical difficulties with the recording process? Read, digg, and find out.... how crazy ... more
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Ricardo Williams says hi to 6000+ plays... and MORE!
There's nothing like coming home and seeing that "'Jenny Come Back' by Ricardo Williams equals 6,050 plays on myspace." I honestly can't believe anyone on the internet is still listening to this song, but if you are one of them, I thank you; you've made a happy boy out of an amateur singer/songwriter... http://www.myspace.com/ricardowilliamsmusic There's nothing like coming home and seeing that "'Jenny Come Back' by Ricardo Williams equals 6,050 plays on myspace." I honestly ca... more
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Two Moms Beat the Crap out of Each Other In Disney World
ORLANDO -- A mother convicted of beating another woman at Walt Disney World for allegedly cutting in line has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.
Victoria Walker apologized to the victim Wednesday and was given credit for 32 days already served. The 52-year-old Anniston, Alabama woman was accused of beating and kicking Aimee Krause in May 2007 in line at Disney's Mad Tea Party.
ORLANDO -- A mother convicted of beating another woman at Walt Disney World for allegedly cutting in line has been sentenced to 90 day... more -
Soundtracks. Music for where you're going.
A travel show focused on regional music and culture. Xavier explores a lesser known side of Winter Park, FL (Orlando Area) that goes beyond expensive high-end boutiques and trendy dining. A darker side, otherwise known as, "the good stuff". Gypsy Jazz and specialty beer, a nice combo. A travel show focused on regional music and culture. Xavier explores a lesser known side of Winter Park, FL (Orlando Area) that goes b... more
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BarCamp Orlando
BarCamp Orlando is a bi-yearly event to bring together people from different technical backgrounds to share and learn from each other. Orlando's first BarCamp event was held on September 22nd, 2007.
At the event, enthusiasts gathered to share their knowledge on topics that were relevant to them. Everything from robots to podcasting was covered, and the turnout surprised many.
This video highlights Orlando's first BarCamp. BarCamp Orlando is a bi-yearly event to bring together people from different technical backgrounds to share and learn from each other.... more -
Grandma party
Grandma Party is a semi-annual bazaar for the people in Orlando. Artisans from all over gather in Stardust's (a tiny coffee/video shop) parking lot to buy, sell, and trade their goods. This video highlights some vendors at this year's event. Grandma Party is a semi-annual bazaar for the people in Orlando. Artisans from all over gather in Stardust's (a tiny coffee/video shop... more
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Homeless Man Found In Elaborate Underground Home
Police in Orlando stumbled upon the entrance to the underground home of a man known as "The Mole Man". The home has a bed, a leak-proof roof, a kitchen and escape hatch.It took him about 2 months with a shovel and other tools to carve out the underground rooms. Police are going to destroy it because it poses a threat to neighbors. Police in Orlando stumbled upon the entrance to the underground home of a man known as "The Mole Man". The home has a bed, a leak-proo... more
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Shoppers living on sidewalk for days for Florida IKEA store opening
And you thought your town was boring...
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Florida Paper Gets Busted
Three executives at the paper "Orlando Weekly" were arrested at a job fair where they were representing their paper. They sold classified ads to undercover cops posing as "representatives of prostitution." Not in the home of Disney! Three executives at the paper "Orlando Weekly" were arrested at a job fair where they were representing their paper. They sold classif... more
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Man Found Not Guilty in Homeless Feeding Case
Eric Montanez was found not guilty for feeding the homeless. There is a law in Orlando that states you can not feed more than 25 homeless people at a feeding. Judge Steve Jewett did say that Eric needs to obey the law, but commended him for his volunteer work.
The Orlando Police Department said they continue to enforce the ordinance, but maybe this time they won't go to extreme lengths to arrest someone.
This is a step in the right direction for homeless rights in Orlando. Eric Montanez was found not guilty for feeding the homeless. There is a law in Orlando that states you can not feed more than 25 home... more -
Lake Eola Ladle Fest
A very controversial topic on Orlando is feeding the homeless. What's the big deal? I'm not sure, but Orlando mayor, Buddy Dyer, thinks it's a big deal. More than a year ago there was an ordinance passed stating that no group can feed more than 25 homeless people at one time. On April 4th, Eric Montanez was arrested for feeding 30 people stew. His trial started yesterday. Orlando Food Not Bombs is holding the Lake Eola Ladle Fest, a three-day event in Lake Eola Park in the very spot where Eric was arrested by more than a dozen uniformed and undercover Orlando police for ladling out stew to the homeless. If you'd like to attend the festivities where there will be food and seminars for the homless please come to the park's picnic area, at the corner of Central and Osceola in downtown Orlando. Lake Eola Ladle Fest is from Oct. 8-10. A very controversial topic on Orlando is feeding the homeless. What's the big deal? I'm not sure, but Orlando mayor, Buddy Dyer, thi... more
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He goes big! Check out Sean O'Brien, wakeboard wunderkind.
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