as expected, my case in federal court was denied. i still have my new claim that i just had my hearing on with my new (better) atty. i, as well as him, are very confident in this one. i am awaiting to hear from my old atty as to whether or not she is going to remand the federal case or not. this sucks. i knew that it was going to be denied, but i was still holdin on to that little bit of hope. i think i will name the 3 new gray hairs i just sprouted s s and d.