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Stopped payment doesn’t stop debt

Q. I did a small construction job and was paid with a check after I completed the work. I deposited the check in my account, but it was returned because the person who gave me the check stopped payment. I went to his bank and they said it was not their problem. How do I get paid? Why doesn’t his bank owe me the money?

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Orchestra

Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Ford Arena on Saturday, March 3, 2012 and tickets are on sale now at the Ford Park box office, livenation.com, Ticketmaster outlets or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices are Prices are $55.50, $45.50 and $35.50. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and their brand of “Rock Theater,” are preparing to light up the road for a three month Spring Tour, traveling to over 60 markets across the United States.

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Games Santa can count on to please the “E” crowd

Since mid October, video games for all platforms have been launching faster than a yellow angry bird (aka “missile bird”) can cut through wooden blocks to destroy egg-stealing pigs. Word is even Santa and his elves are having difficulty keeping up with the barrage of releases this holiday season.

To assist Santas everywhere, we’ve organized new releases by gaming platform, rating and price. If you’ve got a gamer on your Christmas list, take note on the latest and greatest.

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First time in Southeast Texas

Need that one more perfect gift to finish out your holiday shopping? The Lutcher Theater in Orange has just what you have been looking for this season. On Thursday, Dec. 29, you and your guests can see and hear the world famous Mannheim Steamroller at either the 4 or 7:30 p.m. performance. America’s favorite Christmas music artists, with their spectacular and beloved holiday show, will take the Lutcher stage and own the evening with their electrifying presentations.

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Be resolute in your refusal to see ‘NYE’

Oh, where to begin? Using the same formula as he did in “Valentine’s Day,” director Garry Marshall tries to recreate the same zeitgeist with another holiday. Let’s hope he skips the rest of them and moves on to another theme because I can tell you now there is no way I’m paying money to see “Labor Day.”

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