No Rocky!, Law of the Land, -and- No Thanks!

No Rocky! - rogue squirrels attack in California
Law of the Land - court says father can teach polygamy
No Thanks! - 4 Alaskan villages reject free Venezuelan oil

On this day in history: September 29, 1976 - At his birthday party, musician Jerry Lee Lewis accidentally shoots his bass player Norman Owens twice in the chest, while trying to open a soft drink bottle with a .357 Magnum revolver. Owens survives and files a lawsuit.

Born on this day in history: September 29, 1943 - Lech Walesa (1943 - ____) labor activist, politician. He was a charismatic leader of millions of Polish workers; President of Poland, 1990-; won Nobel Prize for Peace, 1983.

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This cat obviously has a secret, and he is not divulging it!

No Fueling!, Dirty Talk, -and- Bad Dog!

No Fueling! - 7-Eleven dumps Citgo after 20 years
Dirty Talk - Web site operator charged with obscenity for stories
Bad Dog! - $760 fine for dog mess in owner's yard

On this day in history: September 28, 1920 - A Cook County grand jury indicts the Black Sox 8—the White Sox players paid to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Even though they are found not guilty, Commissioner Landis bans them all from professional baseball for life.

Born on this day in history: September 28, 1934 - Brigitte Bardot (1934 - ____) actress. She was an international sex symbol best known for "And God Created Woman," 1956; became a conservationist and defender of animal rights.

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Don't Bug Me!, Drive My Car, -and- Mommy Dearest

Don't Bug Me! - locust plague encircles Cancun
Drive My Car - 3-year-old boy buys car on eBay
Mommy Dearest - expert says Mona Lisa was new mother

On this day in history: September 27, 1964 - The Warren Commission Report is finally released, definitively proving once and for all that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald alone.

Born on this day in history: September 27, 1722 - Samuel Adams (1722 - 1803) revolutionary, statesman. He was leader of the Massachusetts "radicals," and the force behind the Boston Tea Party, 1773; signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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A state legislator wants Citgo, Venezuela's government-owned oil company, kicked off Florida's Turnpike in retaliation for comments that county's leader made about President Bush at the United Nations last week. Rep. Adam Hasner wrote a letter to Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Denver Stutler asking whether the state could cancel Citgo's exclusive contract to sell fuel at turnpike service stations. "We're reviewing the letter," said DOT spokesman Dick Kane said. Hasner said transportation officials were looking into the legal ramifications of breaking the contract. Citgo has operated seven service stations at 45-mile intervals along the 312-mile turnpike since 1994.

ET?, Stashed, -and- Thinking Ahead

ET? - UK hides search for UFOs
Stashed - woman hides 2.2 pounds of cocaine in beehive hairdo
Thinking Ahead - Web site lets you write to the future

On this day in history: September 26, 1964 - "Gilligan's Island" premieres on CBS television with the pilot episode "Two on a Raft."

Born on this day in history: September 26, 1925 - Marty Robbins (1925 - 1982) singer, songwriter. He was a much-loved country and western singer-songwriter who is best remembered for "A White Sport Coat (and a Pink Carnation)" and "El Paso."

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Gasoline prices are certainly falling! I took this photograph on the way to my office this morning.

Bite Me!, Bang!, -and- Road Rage!

Bite Me! - PETA upset over cockroach-eating contest
Bang! - man cleaning gun accidentally kills neighbor
Road Rage! - man stuck in traffic stabs ex-wife, toddler

On this day in history: September 25, 1980 - After spending the whole day drinking, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham dies from alcohol poisoning.

Born on this day in history: September 25, 1944 - Michael Douglas (1944 - ____) actor. His movies include "Fatal Attraction," "Wall Street," and "Jewel of the Nile."

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The Power of Prayer: During service yesterday at Harvest Christian Center, Pastor Rob Kee announced that a young man for whom we had been praying had been healed of leukemia! He said that the young man was scheduled to begin chemotherapy when attending physicians discovered that there was absolutely no sign of the disease remaining! What an incredible testimony this is to the power of prayer! Close friends of the young man shaved their heads in anticipation of his hair loss. When the young man learned they had done this, he had his own head shaved! Praise be to God!

The Armed Citizen, Clueless, -and- Without a Trace

The Armed Citizen - Idaho town proposes ordinance for gun in every household
Clueless - Paris Hilton admits she is stupid
Without a Trace - Census Bureau loses hundreds of laptops

On this day in history: September 22, 1975 - In front of the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, Sara Jane Moore pulls out a Smith and Wesson .38 revolver and points it at Gerald Ford. Before she can assassinate the President, a bystander named Oliver Sipple grabs Moore's arm.

Born on this day in history: September 22, 1927 - Tommy Lasorda (1927 - ____) baseball manager. He managed the LA Dodgers to two World Series titles (1981, 1988; 1,422 regular-season wins in 18 years; retired in 1996.

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I was overjoyed to learn that Steve Irwin accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior before he died. Steve Irwin was a good man; he did a great deal for conservation. He said on several occasions that he honestly believed that the reason he was put on this earth was to raise awareness of the need for wildlife conservation and to protect animals and bushland for future generations. His American wife, Terri, is known for making surprise visits to local churches, bringing her children with her. Terri's Christian faith will help her cope with the grief and loss and will help guide her children to a deeper understanding of God's grace and mercy in this time of family sadness in the passing of their much-loved husband and father.

Squirt!, Arf!, -and- Roaming Gnome

Squirt! - 1st grader suspended over plastic water pistol
Arf! - dog needs surgery after eating lingerie
Roaming Gnome - man's lost gnome attends Steelers game

On this day in history: September 21, 1915 - With a winning bid of £6,600, Mr. Cecil Chubb purchases Stonehenge and 30 acres of land at auction. He donates the monument to the British state three years later.

Born on this day in history: September 21, 1947 - Stephen King (1947 - ____) novelist, short-story writer. He is the current master of popular horror stories; wrote "Carrie," 1954; "The Shining," 1976; and "It," 1986.

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Wal-Mart announced today that it will start a test program in Florida, selling generic prescription drugs for $4 for a 30-day supply. The test will start tomorrow in 65 Tampa Bay-area stores and is to expand to the whole state by January. In a statement, CEO Lee Scott says the world's largest retailer intends to "take the program to as many states as possible next year."

Wal-Mart intends to extend its dominion over competitors who rely upon drug sales for a significant portion of their profits—Rite Aid, Walgreen's, and Long's Drugs, for example. I see this as an evil that should be thoroughly investigated.

Bite Me!, Undercover Dad, -and- Clueless

Bite Me! - panda bites man, man bites back
Undercover Dad - father spies on opponents to aid son
Clueless - girls post explicit images, shocked to see them elsewhere

On this day in history: September 20, 1973 - A Beechcraft D-18 charter plane crashes into a tree near Natchitoches, Louisiana, killing singer/songwriter Jim Croce, his lead guitarist, and the entire flight crew.

Born on this day in history: September 20, 1934 - Sophia Loren (1934 - ____) actress. She won an Oscar for "Two Women;" wrote autobiography "Sophia: Living and Loving," 1979.

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Dance

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We watched "Dog: The Family Speaks" last evening. It was very interesting and informative. While Duane Chapman, his son, and his brother are currently free on bail, Duane must wear a monitoring device and comply with a 11 PM-to-5 AM curfew. Charges pending in Mexico could send them to a Mexican prison for up to 4 years—all because the Chapmans captured serial rapist Andrew Luster. Luster was on the FBI's Top 10 list and had eluded all other law enforcement officers. The Chapmans did the world a great service and now face potential punishment for doing so!

If you missed the show last evening, it is being repeated several times. It is also available online at A&E Online

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Avast!, Arf!, -and- Walk!

Avast! - Federal judge declares boating illegal
Arf! - woman bites Rottweiler back and gets away
Walk! - shark that walks on fins discovered

On this day in history: September 19, 1959 - In a Cold War setback, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev is annoyed to learn that he will not be permitted to visit Disneyland, due to concerns for his personal safety.

Born on this day in history: September 19, 1911 - William Golding (1911 - 1993) novelist. He was best known for his allegorical cult novel, "The Lord of the Flies," 1954; won the Nobel Prize in Literature, 1983.

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Today's blog post is late. I was at Les Schwab Tires. RAMMMMM had a flat tire this morning. Les Schwab sent a service truck to our house, and a service employee inflated the tire. I followed the truck to Les Schwab Tires, where it was determined that the tire could not be repaired, since it was severely weathered. Inspection of the other three tires determined that they are similarly weathered. Although there is a good deal of tread left on RAMMMMM's tires, they are 11 years old and beginning to disintegrate. RAMMMMM is for sale in Auto Trader, and spending $600+ on new tires is certainly not a pleasant circumstance. At the same time, I would certainly not wish to sell RAMMMMM with his old tires, knowing that they are unsafe! Fortunately, Les Schwab Tires is a mere block from my office, so the walk was not unpleasant.

Meow!, Popeye!, -and- Live!

Meow! - Dr. Phil to help woman with 200 cats
Popeye! - man sets sights on eye-popping record
Live! - school fixes policy to allow pro-life T-shirts

On this day in history: September 18, 1970 - A sleeping Jimi Hendrix dies in London from of a barbiturate overdose.

Born on this day in history: September 18, 1956 - Debbi Fields (1956 - ____) business executive. She is the founder of "Mrs. Fields Cookies, Inc.," 1979.

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We assembled our Sleep Number 5000 bed over the weekend. The bed is awesome! The workmanship is excellent, and the assembly was relatively simple. Our first night of sleeping on the bed last night was an incredible delight. We are experimenting to find our perfect "sleep numbers."

We were blessed Sunday by the special appearance of Terry Tripp during service at Harvest Christian Center. Terry is an anointed and gifted Christian vocal artist and speaker. He performed two songs and gave a sermon. It was an awesome experience!

Why men are Republicans!

Dog Catching, Save the Children, -and- Oink!

Dog Catching - Dog the Bounty Hunter and crew arrested by Feds
Save the Children - pro-life group gets abortionist's license revoked
Oink! - cops taser pig

On this day in history: September 15, 1954 - In front of thousands of spectating New Yorkers at 51st and Lexington, Marilyn Monroe performs the now-famous skirt-blowing scene during filming for "The Seven Year Itch." The event is basically a publicity stunt, as the whole thing gets reshot later on a Hollywood soundstage.

Born on this day in history: September 15, 1890 - Agatha Christie (1890 - 1976) author, dramatist. She created detectives Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot with sales of 100 million books; her play "Mousetrap" is the longest-running in British history.

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Our new Sleep Number bed will arrive today! I am so excited that I am unable to settle down for my morning nap!

Drive My Car, Road Trip, -and- Animal Wrongs

Drive My Car - gas prices could plunge to $1.15 per gallon
Road Trip - callous taxi drivers force roadside birth
Animal Wrongs - animal activists jailed for urging terrorism

On this day in history: September 14, 1927 - Legendary dancer Isadora Duncan is killed in Nice, France, when her long silk scarf gets tangled in the rear wheel of the convertible in which she is riding. Her neck is broken and an artery severed. Some accounts have her thrown against the pavement and dragged for 100 feet. The freak accident occurs in full view of a number of friends.

Born on this day in history: September 14, 1849 - Ivan Pavlov (1849 - 1936) physiologist. He discovered conditioned reflex (Pavlovian reflexes) with experiments on dogs; won Nobel Prize, 1904.

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Has Barbara Walters lost it? Some of her co-hosts on "The View" may think so after her claim today about her Havanese dog Cha-Cha. Walters says she's going to bring the woman who was with her at the time on the show to back up her story.

You've Got Mail, Parenting Gone Wild, -and- No Pain No Gain

You've Got Mail - man accused of sending 2 billion spam emails
Parenting Gone Wild - mom gives 13-year-old son pot as reward for doing homework
No Pain No Gain - weightlifting damages eyes

On this day in history: September 13, 1971 - After 1,300 rioting prisoners reject a list of proposed concessions because it lacks immunity from prosecution, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller orders an attack to retake Attica prison. In all, 29 prisoners die and 85 are wounded; and 10 hostages are killed.

Born on this day in history: September 13, 1920 - Bill Monroe (1920 - 1996) musician, instrumentalist. He was the originator of the Bluegrass-style of country popular music; also known as a singer and mandolin player.

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Joe Francis and the Santa Monica-based company he built on "Girls Gone Wild" videos pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating federal laws designed to prevent the sexual exploitation of children. He agreed to pay fines totaling $2.1 million. Under the terms of the agreement with the Justice Department, Francis agreed to personally pay a $500,000 fine to settle charges in Los Angeles that he failed to keep records of the ages and identities of the women who appeared in his films. As a result, Francis said in a statement, footage of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct appeared in at least two DVDs he released. As part of Tuesday's deal, Mantra Films agreed to pay $1.6 million in fines and restitution to settle similar charges in a separate case in Florida. Mantra pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Panama City, Florida, to 10 counts of breaking federal record-keeping and labeling laws for sexually-explicit material.

A portion of the evidence used by the Justice Department investigation that resulted in Tuesday's guilty pleas came from a separate case filed in Panama City in 2003. The state attorney's office filed a 77-count complaint in Florida circuit court that alleged that Francis and his crew took a 16-year-old girl and four 17-year-old girls to a motel and paid them to engage in sexual conduct with one another in a shower in front of his cameras. He also paid two of the girls $50 each to engage in sexual actions with him, according to the complaint. Authorities seized film footage, Francis' Ferrari and his personal jet.

Also pending is a civil case alleging child abuse and sexual exploitation, which was filed against Francis, his crew, and his company by the parents of the young women in Panama City.

Revenge, Without a Trace, -and- Grin and Bear It

Revenge - stingrays killed in Australia
Without a Trace - woman vanishes from Carnival cruise ship
Grin and Bear It - teen boys strip-searched by female cop

On this day in history: September 12, 1966 - NBC television premieres "The Monkees," a sitcom about four guys in a rock band. When the show becomes a hit, the fictional Monkees somehow release a string of albums, even though three of the actors can't even play their instruments.

Born on this day in history: September 12, 1913 - Jesse Owens (1913 - 1980) track athlete. He set a world record in the long jump that stood for 25 years and won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.

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Dinner last night was a delight: I marinated large salmon fillets in teriyaki sauce, grated ginger, and wasabi powder and sautéed them skin-side down, until the skin was charred and the meat was a glossy pink. I made wild rice, seasoned with curry powder, Chinese five spice, garlic powder, and sea salt. It was most tasty.

Laura received an email notification that our new bed has shipped and will arrive in 2 - 6 days. The anticipation now begins in earnest.

Would not it be great if every police chief would have the courage this fine officer has and stood up against the hundreds of liberal judges and press in our country. San Francisco Chief of Police Speaks Out!

Don't Mention It, Shucks!, -and- Stop and Go

Don't Mention It - sex offender sues VA to keep name off Web
Shucks! - French oysters banned after double fatality
Stop and Go - man chased by cops stops for red lights

On this day in history: September 11, 2001 - The single largest terrorist attack in history occurs when four commercial jetliners are hijacked, two of which slam into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. Another plane is crashed into the Pentagon. 2,915 people are killed in the attacks, coordinated by Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden. The civilized world is horrified, especially after seeing footage of Palestinians celebrating in the streets.

Born on this day in history: September 11, 1924 - Tom Landry (1924 - ____) football coach. He was the first coach of Dallas Cowboys, 1960-88; won two Super Bowls.

On the 5th anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, Americans need to be reminded of the sacrifice our young men and women in the service make for us. Although everyone talks about it, this presentation SHOWS it. Submitted by Laura. Heroes.

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We watched "Duma" [2004 - PG - This family drama explores the bonds of friendship between man and beast. In this case, a young boy, Xan (Alexander Michaletos), befriends a cheetah named Duma and commits a true act of selfless love: He traverses the southern region of Africa, a long and difficult journey, just so he can help his pal return to his one true home—the wild. Although he may never see Duma again, Xan discovers that love lingers in spite of distance.] This is a wonderful movie. The acting is excellent, the story is exciting and beautiful, and the photography is wonderful. I highly recommend this movie. I recommend it especially to pet lovers—particularly those who have ever kept a wild animal as a pet.

Yesterday, we decided we had tossed and turned unduly far long enough on our unsatisfactory (albeit expensive) traditional bed with inner-spring mattress. We ordered a Sleep Number 5000 from Select Comfort.

Here are some famous people who have Sleep Number beds and their sleep numbers!

Can You Hear Me Now?, Bug Juice, -and- Community Disservice

Can You Hear Me Now? - cell phones found inside four prisoners
Bug Juice - farmers fight pests with cheap liquor
Community Disservice - bathroom peeper gets hand slapped

On this day in history: September 8, 1888 - The "terribly mutilated" body of prostitute Annie Chapman is found in the backyard of 29 Hanbury Street, Spitalfields. It is the second known victim attributed to Jack the Ripper.

Born on this day in history: September 8, 1924 - Grace Metalious (1924 - 1964) novelist. She wrote "Peyton Place," 1956 which was adapted into a movie and TV series.

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Laura says, "Arnie may have been in Redding yesterday, but a year ago last July he was here at the brewery at the dedication of our 4 250-kW fuel cells! He looks every bit as good up close as he does on TV! He's our Governator, but he'll always be a movie star!"

Here is a photograph Arnold sent to Laura—thanking her for the fine job she did making the arrangements for his visit to Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Click to enlarge.

Dangerous Mind, Hic!, -and- The Naked Truth

Dangerous Mind - Cindy Sheehan fantasized about going back in time and killing infant George W. Bush
Hic! - Paris Hilton busted for DUI
The Naked Truth - NFL coach arrested for DUI and driving nude

On this day in history: September 7, 1978 - Keith Moon, drummer for The Who, dies in his London residence from an overdose of chlormethiazole edisylate, a prescription drug used to treat alcoholism. Moon's flat, #12 Curzon Place, was the same spot where Mama Cass died of a heart attack in 1974.

Born on this day in history: September 7, 1930 - Sonny Rollins (1930 - ____) jazz musician. He was a tenor saxophonist who was among the finest improvisers on the instrument to appear since the mid-1950s.

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New Balance is making athletic shoes for the U.S. market in a Chinese "sweatshop" where the human rights of workers regularly are abused and make just 32 cents an hour, according to a report by two international labor advocacy groups. The report, published jointly by the National Labor Committee and China Labor Watch, documents the conditions and harshly low wages at Li Kai Factory Number 5, presenting worker testimony and extensive photographs. Despite the allegations, the La Salle Bank Chicago Marathon, scheduled for October 22, has accepted New Balance for the ninth year as its official apparel and footwear sponsor.

Old News, Bunnies Gone Wild, -and- All in the Game

Old News - Google to offer news archive going back 300 years
Bunnies Gone Wild - VW ad campaign based on promiscuity
All in the Game - youth football coach attacks 12-year-old boy

On this day in history: September 6, 1951 - During a drinking party in Mexico City, author William S. Burroughs instructs his wife, Joan, to balance a glass of gin on her head. He then takes careful aim with his new .38 pistol and unintentionally blows her brains out in front of their friends. The Mexican authorities later charge Burroughs with criminal imprudence.

Born on this day in history: September 6, 1888 - Joseph P. Kennedy (1888 - 1969) financier, diplomat. He was the self-made millionaire who founded the Kennedy political dynasty; was ambassador to Great Britain, 1937-40.

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LAS VEGAS - Mayor Oscar Goodman, the flamboyant, gin-sipping, sports-gambling, showgirl-squiring executive of Sin City, is caught in a contradiction. For years, he had told the world, "There is no mob." This was when he was a defense lawyer who represented mobsters and even had a cameo playing himself in "Casino." Now, as mayor, he wants to take a National Historic Landmark, the old federal courthouse where he tried his first case, and turn it into a mob museum. Many of Goodman's constituents and some former FBI agents are appalled by the idea, but Goodman insists he's just recognizing Vegas' founding fathers. "The mob founded us, and I never apologized for them because I represented them, and they made me a rich man," he said.

Queerly Beloved, No Diving Allowed, -and- Dummy

Queerly Beloved - marriage-protection plan passed by Arizona court
No Diving Allowed - men sentenced to six months for taking food from dumpster
Dummy - love-smitten man tries to kidnap mannequin

On this day in history: September 5, 1975 - Manson Family member Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme almost assassinates President Gerald Ford with a .45 automatic in Sacramento, California. Fromme is tackled by a Secret Service agent before she can remember to rack a round into the firing chamber.

Born on this day in history: September 5, 1940 - Raquel Welch (1940 - ____) actress, model. She starred in "One Million Years, BC," 1967; famous for her figure and sexiness; starred on Broadway in "Woman of the Year," 1982.

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McDonalds hires convicted felon sex offenders! - VIDEO
In this segment you will see Bill O'Reilly exposing the fact that McDonald's is guilty of hiring convicted felon sex offenders. This is a story you must see, especially if you have children. McDonalds Hires Sex Offenders!

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Spell-casting, Squatters, -and- Brainwashed

Spell-casting - Harry Potter "satanic" says Pope's exorcist
Squatters - ravers seize $19 million house for drug-fueled parties
Brainwashed - doctor facing kidnap charges for deprogramming attempt

On this day in history: September 1, 1956 - Elvis Presley buys his mama a pink Cadillac.

Born on this day in history: September 1, 1958 - Gloria Estefan (1958-). Born Gloria Fajardo in Havana, singer Gloria Estefan fled Cuba when Castro gained power. In 1978, she married keyboardist Emilio Estefan, and their first Miami Sound Machine disco hit was "Dr. Beat," in 1980. In 1990, Estefan suffered a broken back in a car accident and had to make a grueling recovery.

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Some said the deal was too good to be true, and in the end, they were right. After a week of giving away free iced coffee, Starbucks has canceled the coupons. It started last Wednesday with an email to some employees in the Southeast. They were encouraged to forward friends and family a coupon for a free grande iced beverage. Within a week, the coupon had made the rounds on email, blogs, and Web sites such as SlickDeals.net. Tuesday night, the Seattle-based coffee giant issued a news release canceling the offer immediately, even though the coupons carry a September 30 expiration date. The release said the offer had been "redistributed beyond the original intent and modified beyond Starbucks' control."