Having a discussion about predatory lending is a bit like asking people's opinions on maiming puppies: Few support it. <p>(PHOENIX) - Mike Darr went to spring training early this year, an outfielder looking forward to solidifying his spot as the San Diego Padres' right fielder.<p>He died early, too, at 25, a victim of a vehicle rollover that authorities described as alcohol-related.<p> Republican Gov. George Pataki mounted the medals stand but Democrat H. Carl McCall took the gold Sunday from the 2,000 partisan judges attending the 31st Annual New York State Association of Black & Puerto Rican Legislative Dinner.<p>Last year, it tried to swallow Hudson River, offering $17 a share to that bank's investors. But Hudson River wound up marrying Cohoes Banc orp Inc.<p>He's making a list, he's checking it twice...but wait! Where's the list? The age old roll of who's been naughty and who's been nice is missing in Brenny Rabine's bright holiday play. The Capitol's lights shine bright tonight. So do Broadway's. As do the floodlights illuminating Niagara Falls.<p> Like I said, we never run out...
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