Jury awards millionaire's mistress $4.5 million
By TOM OPDYKE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/23/08
The mistress of a millionaire car dealer was awarded about $4.5 million from his estate by a Cobb County jury on Wednesday.
Anne Melican, who hooked up with Harvey Strother eight years before his death, had been seeking about $6 million that Strother gave her in three changes to his will. His estate is worth an estimated $38 million. Strother's family contended the changes were invalid because he spent his last years in a drunken haze and was influenced by Melican.
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The jury found in Melican's favor on two of the three changes, but sided with Strother's family and executor on the third change, one that would have given Melican clear ownership of two more properties and a yacht slip on Marco Island, Fla.
"I'm grateful, but I don't have anything else to say," the 60-year-old elementary psychologist said following the verdict.
Both sides said they will appeal portions of the verdict, and the appeals must be resolved before the will can be probated.
The seven women and five men on the jury heard seven days of testimony. Based on their verdict, Melican stands to get a monthly allowance of $7,900 retroactive to Strother's congestive heart failure death on Jan. 7, 2004.
In addition, she would receive the value of a Marco Island condominium Strother owned, but was sold after his death. Her lawyer, Doug Salyers, said it sold for $1.36 million. She also would receive lifetime health coverage
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Relationship Tips!!!!
Red Flags That You're Headed for a Breakup
Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2008, 3:55 pm PDT
61% of users found this article helpful.
Post a Comment View All 324 Comments When it comes to breaking up, hindsight is 20/20. But wouldn't it be nice if you could tell that you and your partner were headed for a falling out before it happened?
Fortunately, you can predict a break up. And with just a little bit of tweaking, you can get back on track and rescue your relationship before it hits the rocks.
Red Flag #1: Tuning Out
One of the most common reasons relationships fail is because one or both partners is tuning out. It might sound minor, but in actuality, few things are more hurtful than being ignored by your loved one, whether that is accompanied by emotional neglect or physical distance.
The Cure: Take Down the Wall
Tuning back in is easy. All you have to do is agree to listen to your partner's feedback and dedicate time and emotion to the relationship again. Start taking down the emotional wall, brick by brick. Look at your partner in the eye when he or she speaks (even if it is not what you want to hear), make physical contact daily (even if it is just holding hands), and re-commit to the relationship.
Red Flag #2: Fighting Fire with Fire
Couples who fight fire with fire can expect a relationship that is constantly up in flames. Name-calling, sarcasm, criticism, and violence (from throwing things, slamming doors, to actual physical abuse) result in emotional wounds that are hard to heal and relationships that are hard to rescue.
The Cure: Pour Water on the Flames
The next time you feel anger guiding you to say, or do, things you might regret, take time to cool off. If that's not possible, try framing your complaints as requests. For instance instead of, "Why did you forget our date?," you could say, "I feel sad that you forgot our date. How can we make sure this doesn't happen again?" If your partner is the one who is fanning the flames, don't engage in the vicious cycle of insults and tantrums. You can't fight fire with fire if the other person won't engage in the flame-throwing.
Red Flag #3: Refusing to Own Up
No one is perfect, so why is it that some of us refuse to take responsibility in our most important relationships? Passing the buck and playing the victim are surefire ways to put a relationship in jeopardy.
The Cure: Take Responsibility for Your Actions
The next time you forget an anniversary, or say something hurtful to your spouse, don't try to pass the buck and refuse to take responsibility. Instead, admit where you went wrong and try harder next time. Sounds simple... but it can save your relationship.
By making simple changes to the way you and your partner communicate, you can keep your relationship intact. All couples fight and argue, but it is how you fight and argue that determines whether your love can weather the storm.
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Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2008, 3:55 pm PDT
61% of users found this article helpful.
Post a Comment View All 324 Comments When it comes to breaking up, hindsight is 20/20. But wouldn't it be nice if you could tell that you and your partner were headed for a falling out before it happened?
Fortunately, you can predict a break up. And with just a little bit of tweaking, you can get back on track and rescue your relationship before it hits the rocks.
Red Flag #1: Tuning Out
One of the most common reasons relationships fail is because one or both partners is tuning out. It might sound minor, but in actuality, few things are more hurtful than being ignored by your loved one, whether that is accompanied by emotional neglect or physical distance.
The Cure: Take Down the Wall
Tuning back in is easy. All you have to do is agree to listen to your partner's feedback and dedicate time and emotion to the relationship again. Start taking down the emotional wall, brick by brick. Look at your partner in the eye when he or she speaks (even if it is not what you want to hear), make physical contact daily (even if it is just holding hands), and re-commit to the relationship.
Red Flag #2: Fighting Fire with Fire
Couples who fight fire with fire can expect a relationship that is constantly up in flames. Name-calling, sarcasm, criticism, and violence (from throwing things, slamming doors, to actual physical abuse) result in emotional wounds that are hard to heal and relationships that are hard to rescue.
The Cure: Pour Water on the Flames
The next time you feel anger guiding you to say, or do, things you might regret, take time to cool off. If that's not possible, try framing your complaints as requests. For instance instead of, "Why did you forget our date?," you could say, "I feel sad that you forgot our date. How can we make sure this doesn't happen again?" If your partner is the one who is fanning the flames, don't engage in the vicious cycle of insults and tantrums. You can't fight fire with fire if the other person won't engage in the flame-throwing.
Red Flag #3: Refusing to Own Up
No one is perfect, so why is it that some of us refuse to take responsibility in our most important relationships? Passing the buck and playing the victim are surefire ways to put a relationship in jeopardy.
The Cure: Take Responsibility for Your Actions
The next time you forget an anniversary, or say something hurtful to your spouse, don't try to pass the buck and refuse to take responsibility. Instead, admit where you went wrong and try harder next time. Sounds simple... but it can save your relationship.
By making simple changes to the way you and your partner communicate, you can keep your relationship intact. All couples fight and argue, but it is how you fight and argue that determines whether your love can weather the storm.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
“Beatin Up Da Block Producer Beat Battle”
Compete in the Atlantis Music Conference’s “Beatin Up Da Block Producer Beat Battle”, win prizes and get your beats in front of the industry’s finest. Past judges/panelists have included Nitti, Toomp, Sha’kspere, Don Cannon, The Platinum Brothers, Khoa Cates, Bangladesh, Focus and more. This is a tremendous event for producers to compete in. The cost to register for the Beat Battle is $50 and artists registering get a free registration to both The Atlantis Music Conference and Remix Hotel Atlanta the same weekend. It is a great opportunity. Call 770.449.8600 to register now over the phone or register on-line at www.atlantismusic.com
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
When Bigots Rise.....
It is a shame how racism is prevailing on the television. Fox should lose money behind this. "Ya just can't handle positive news about minorities?" WOWWWWW!!!!!!
Source: Sandra Rose
Man is a urine examiner.....
This is Alan Patton, Urine Connoisseur:
Police charged a northwest Columbus man with criminal mischief for allegedly planning to collect young boys’ urine and drink it. Alan Patton was recently spotted in restrooms at Sports Ohio two weeks ago. According to a police report, Patton, 56, the female employee recognized him as the same man she saw the previous week “putting Saran Wrap on toilets and cups in urinals.”
The employee called police and found Patton walking out of a restroom stall with a black duffle bag.
In 1994, Patton pleaded guilty to a charge of gross sexual imposition against an 8-year-old boy. He served four years in prison and was labeled a sex offender. Then, in 2006, Patton was caught at a Gahanna movie theater and was accused of watching little boys urinate. Police said that Patton admitted to collecting boys’ urine and even paid them for it. Patton was charged with voyeurism.
Police said that Patton would turn the water to the urinals off, place a cup inside and then collect the urine after a boy went to the bathroom.
We got to pray because times are changing...
Source:www.bossip.com
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