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We're All the Same Really"I laugh, I love, I hope, I try I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry. And I know that you do the same things too. So we're really not that different, me and you" Quote by Colin Raye
findinme 46-50, F 11 Responses 1 Feb 29, 2008
I am kinda simultaneously relievedand concerned that over 50 people have signed up for this statement. If you are all I - I/ you/we are in deep ****, for example! On the other hand, i find it encouraging that so many can even contemplate such a degree of connection.
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If Miley Cyrus Is Me...then I want her life and her money and her fame! We are not all the same or I would be fabulously wealthy like her!
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... Surprise!I am directing your neural synapses by remote control. You have no thoughts of your own unless I put them there. M I N D B L O W N
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More intersting this waswhen I found the person whose quotation it is, is a real living person... So now I have to find time to read her writings.I might have to start putting some indication there's an "inspirational" quote image in the post though, or post feeds will be just empty posts, but then...
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— Puffball, Get Digging and Getting Teardrop to Talk
Puffball is a female contestant and a possible tertiary antagonist on Battle for Dream Island Again, and a contestant on Battle for BFDI. She talks in a strange vocoded voice, and whenever she speaks, the color of her body rapidly changes from one color of the rainbow to another. She is also one of the two BFDIA contestants that are completely limbless. She can also float and change her size. Puffball was the last contestant to make it into the cast of Battle for Dream Island Again with 291 votes, because of Leafy, Bubble, Flower, Woody, and Nonexisty were not present at the time. She was eliminated in BFDIA 6 for reaching 1,455 dislikes. She has the highest dislikes of BFDI so far (beating Donut's record of 573 dislikes.)
Puffball appears to be a craft pom-pom, a material used in arts and crafts. Her outline is rose, her shading is magenta, and her main body is pink. Her old design (seen in BFDIA 1) has a darker outline.
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In Yeah, Who? I Wanna Know, Puffball was originally not going to be in BFDIA, but since Leafy, Woody, Nonexisty, Bubble and Flower were disqualified, she was allowed in, placing 20th. After Gelatin asks who the host was going to be, Puffball kept repeating "Yeah, who? I wanna know!" in a song for a while. When everyone was showing their favorite screens, Puffball's was Abraham Lincoln's head. During the challenge, Puffball's team easily won over the smaller team, consisting of Coiny, Donut and Pin.
In Get Digging, the teams have to make yoyle stew. Golf Ball orders Puffball (along with Book, Ice Cube, Needle, Gelatin, and Spongy) to fly to Yoyleland and get the Yoyle berries. Firey says it would take months of walking, but Golf Ball said it would only take days of flying. When Firey says "nobody could fly", Puffball starts to get bigger and appears mad, but is burned after Firey turns around and screams. They fly to Yoyleland, passing many things along the way. Needle and Gelatin pick the Yoyleberries. Then Leafy appears and says "I hope I'm not too needy,", which makes Needle mad and results in her slapping her and saying "Don't call me Needy!". Leafy starts throwing knives at Needle and Gelatin, but Gelatin has acid spitballs that would disintegrate anything that hits it. Leafy supposedly dodges them all, hence she wasn't disintegrated. This makes Leafy mad and she starts throwing many more knives. Puffball picks up Needle and Gelatin and starts flying much faster than before, with the knives right behind them. The knives fly into the Yoyle stew. Puffball's team loses the challenge because their yoyle stew was too "complicated" and "sharp."
In Insectophobe's Nightmare 3, Puffball won the prize, a personal speaker box.
In Zeeky Boogy Doog, the contest was to rebuild Dream Island. She asks what to name the island, but later Bomby falls in the incinerator and explodes Golf Ball's factory, causing all of them to die and Team No Name to lose.
In Get in the Van, Puffball won the prize, which was removing limbs of a contestant. She was reluctant at removing a contestant's limbs but chose Pin after being told by Firey Speaker Box that she must. She later carries her team to Yoyle Mountain, but on the way, Gelatin repeats "There isn't enough room up here" and pushes Golf Ball, Tennis Ball and Rocky off. Fries then yells at Gelatin that they all need to get to the mountain, and asks Puffball to go back in the forest to check for their teammates.
In No More Snow!, at the start of the episode, Puffball and Fries were the only ones as the other team members of them got eaten by Evil Leafy. Book and Ruby ran from Evil Leafy and dropped a 9,042kg weight as Puffball was chasing to get them. It crushed Puffball, Fries and Evil Leafy (with the HPRC in it).
In It's a Monster, Puffball was recovered by W.O.A.H. Bunch's members, trying to threaten her to fly into Yoyle Mountain with their team members. She recovered Gelatin and told him to freeze them, and he does so.
In The Long-lost Yoyle City, when Team No-Name was about to make it to the summit of Yoyle Mountain, Puffball realized that FreeSmart played first to the Yoyle Mountain. Suddenly, Puffball remembered every time her team was up for elimination she had won a prize, so she killed all of her teammates by the sharp jaws of the fish, and didn't win because she thought if Team No-Name was up for elimination she would get the prize like she did before twice.
In Welcome Back, Puffball is mentioned by Ruby, who says that she was eliminated and was sent to the LOL although it was not shown. She is now up for rejoining to get out of the LOL.
Total kills: 7
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|Zeeky Boogy Doog (Along with Spongy, Tennis Ball, Match, Ruby, and Golf Ball)
|The Long-lost Yoyle City
|The Long-lost Yoyle City
|The Long-lost Yoyle City
|Golf Ball
|The Long-lost Yoyle City
|The Long-lost Yoyle City
|Tennis Ball
|The Long-lost Yoyle City
- Puffball was first recommended by SuperMightyMichael.
- Puffball's killstreak is 6 (all of Team No-Name's members).
- Puffball was the last person to join BFDIA, at 291 votes.
- Puffball is one of only eight limbless contestants, the others being Yellow Face, Cloudy, Pin (Pin was limbless because Puffball removed her limbs for stabbing her speaker box, albeit accidentally), Black Hole, 8-Ball, Bell, and Roboty.
- She is one of the 3 contestants that were never in BFDI that weren't recommended in any episode. The others being Gelatin and Yellow Face.
- Puffball hates being called "Puffy", just like Needle hates being called "Needy", Blocky being called "Stabable [sic]", Book being called "Well-Read" and Tennis Ball being called "Clumsy".
- Puffball can change size.
- Puffball's favorite screen is Abraham Lincoln's head.
- In Zeeky Boogy Doog, Puffball suddenly started throwing up a rainbow while singing and started to talk in a distorted way.
- Puffball won her own speaker box after getting the most likes in Insectophobe's Nightmare 3.
- Puffball is one of the few contestants to win a prize, the others being Coiny and Teardrop.
- Puffball is the only contestant to win a prize twice.
- Puffball had a new design in the beginning half of BFDIA 1, which has a darker outline than her design in the rest of BFDIA.
- Members of the Puffball species are known to regurgitate a rainbow substance during times of distress.
- Puffball is one of the only three people to have a personal speaker box, the others being Firey and Flower.
- As of Season 2, Puffball is the only ball to have no spaces in her name.
- She is also the only 'ball' to not actually be a ball.
- Puffball was the only contestant who can fly. (until BFB)
- Puffball changes colors while speaking.
- Puffball was the only pink contestant in BFDIA.
- Puffball has the record of most dislikes in BFDIA, with 1455 dislikes.
- She is the first limb-less contestant eliminated in BFDIA.
- Since Puffball can float, it would be impossible for her to be flung to the Tiny Loser Chamber/Locker of Losers). The way she was put into the TLC has not yet been shown.
- Most likely, it was the Laser Powered Teleportation Device.
- Puffball is the first female contestant to win a prize in BFDIA.
- She is also the first limbless contestant to win a prize.
- After Yellow Face switched to W.O.A.H. Bunch, Puffball was the only remaining limbless contestant on Team No-Name.
- Puffball is the 4th female who got eliminated in BFDIA.
- She is the only contestant whose elimination was not shown.
- Apart from Loser, she is the only contestant to not be what she is called. A real puffball is "a member of any of several groups of fungi in the division Basidiomycota".
- Want to see more? Visit Puffball's Gallery!
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| BFDIA 6: Firey • Tennis Ball • Rocky • Golf Ball • Gelatin • Fries
Eliminated: Match • Dora • Puffball
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Blocky • David • Eraser • Pen • Snowball
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The congressman said the 'public option' is not a 'deal-breaker' for him.
YOUNGSTOWN — The comments ranged from "health care is a right, not a privilege" to the questioning of the federal government's constitutional authority to overhaul the health-care system.
WFMJ Channel 21 and The Vindicator sponsored a live 90- minute health-care forum Monday from the Jewish Community Center at 505 Gypsy Lane.
The forum featured U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, answering questions from citizens about health care.
There were about 70 members of the public at the televised forum.
Ryan said he's 90 percent sure that Congress will approve significant changes to health care later this year.
There are those concerned that changes are taking too long and others feel "it's being jammed down their throat," Ryan said.
One contentious issue is the "public option," a government-run insurance plan.
President Barack Obama and congressional leaders have sent mixed messages in recent weeks about the inclusion of a public option.
While Ryan said he supports a public option, "It's not a deal-breaker for me," and he'd vote for a bill without it as long as there are other significant changes.
Among those changes, Ryan said, is the requirement that health-insurance companies cover pre-existing conditions, a cap for citizens on out-of-pocket medical expenses and provide more options for people to receive wellness care.
Sandra Martin of Youngstown, a Youngstown State University student who wants to be a social worker, asked Ryan where she could find accurate information about the health-care proposal, which has generated a lot of discussion, debate and controversy.
Ryan suggested reading the bill online. He also said those who watch a lot of CNN or MSNBC should tune in to Fox News, and vice versa, to get a different perspective.
John Breedlove of Austintown, a junior at The Ohio State University, said the federal government's involvement in health care, particularly a public option, would be a "burden on my generation."
When the federal government gets involved, there is usually a problem, he said.
Despite Ryan's statements on not rushing to make a decision and being open to eliminating a public option, Breedlove said, "I don't think they're backing away. I think the Democrats will shove [a public option] down our throats."
Dave Williams, a repairman from Mineral Ridge, also opposes any involvement from the federal government in health care.
After it was pointed out that the federal government is already in the health-care business through Medicare and Medicaid, Williams said it shouldn't have those programs.
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Beth Dunn, a small-business owner from Poland, said she supports changes to the health-care system.
But she expressed concerns that the changes will require everyone to have insurance, whether or not they want it.
Walter "Buzz" Pishkur, president and chief executive of Forum Health, said the event was productive.
"I don't think there's anyone opposed to having health-care coverage as it increases the quality of life," he said. "We'd like to have a system that's reasonable in costs. We need more dialogue."
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Avocado has to be one of my favourite foods. I would say I eat it nearly every day. It's also super nutritious which is why it's included in the meals plans on my F.I.T. programs. Avocados contain antioxidants as well as glutathione which helps flush toxins right out of the body. It also contains monounsaturated fat which actually ignites your bodies fat burning hormones and switches off your fat storage hormones. How cool is that? Especially because avocados are so delicious and there are so many different ways you can eat them. They can make anything taste good, even your sweet dishes due to their rich creamy texture. Here are 5 of my favourite ways to eat avocados.
1. Add it to a smoothie
When I first heard about putting avocado in a smoothie I thought it was bonkers. That was until I tried it. Avocado in smoothies seriously tastes so good. It gives the smoothie a rich creamy texture and taste, plus all the good fat makes the smoothie super filling. I like to add about ¼ to ½ an avocado into my morning green smoothie.
2. Guacamole
This is a classic and it's just so good. My favourite healthy comfort food is homemade sweet potato fries (oven baked in coconut oil) and served with homemade guacamole. You can even turn into a healthy burrito bowl, by adding some salad, fresh herbs and healthy home cooked Mexican chilli.
3. A creamy salad dressing
If you like creamy salad dressings then you need to try making your own with avocado. All the store bought creamy dressings contain either cream or bad vegetable oil, making them not friendly at all on your figure. My favourite salad dressing is to blend up some avocado, with fresh lemon juice, a little bit of olive oil, fresh herbs like parsley and basil and then some salt and pepper. You won't even miss the creamy dressings after you try this one.
4. Baked avocado egg cups
Eggs and avocado just go together so well. I like to have it sliced as a side with poached eggs, salmon and sautéed dark green vegetables. One of my recent discoveries that I absolutely love is baked avocado egg cups. You simply slice the avocado in half, take out the middle seed and crack an egg in each half. Sprinkle with some smoked paprika and bake in the oven, until the egg is cooked.
5. Avocado Chocolate Mousse
I've mentioned this before on the blog and it still goes down as an all-time favourite dessert of mine. Blend together ½ an avocado, ¼ to ½ cup of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons raw cacao, and a few drops of stevia to sweeten. Sprinkle with some freshly desiccated coconut and raw cacao nibs and you have yourself a seriously good dessert.
What's your favourite ways to eat avocado? Leave me a comment below.


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Perfectly designed. Expertly finished and furnished to very high specifications. A spacious and modern layout apartment, comprises of well equipped kitchen,large combined living/dining area, large bedroom, bathroom and close to all amenities. Centrally located, within walking distance to City.
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If you think school isn't hard enough, go to kindergarten
Part of it's my usual back-to-school fog that stems from being whacked over the head repeatedly this time of year by those who view our children as a slothful, spoiled, school-hating generation.
But most of my befuddlement comes from the incessant, migraine-inducing drumbeat that more time in school would cure all the country's problems.
"When you compare the quality of education that students get today versus what they could get with additional instruction - not to mention what our international competitors are already doing -- it makes a compelling case for this drastic change," Michael J. Wilson, national director of Americans for Democratic Action, wrote today.
I don't know how it is in Mr. Wilson's house - actually, I know little about Mr. Wilson's house except that he does have children, which gives his position a little more credibility with me than those of random critics who try to "fix education" without having been near a classroom since they graduated.
But I can tell you that in this house there's a 5-year-old who comes home from his extended-day kindergarten beaten to a mental pulp every day. He's learning - at a far more rapid clip than I did when I was his age or even than his brother did two years ago - but it's exhausting.
He's doing well, thanks in part to two fabulous preschool teachers whom I really should send a dozen roses each. Possibly Godiva chocolates, and maybe a gift certificate for a day spa, too.
Could he be doing better - as well as those kids among the educated elite in China or the 65 percent who can actually read in India? Maybe, but here's the little secret that you don't know unless you've actually been around a school in recent years.
They're already learning tremendous amounts - so much that it threatens to bury the far too many students who enter unprepared. Horridly unprepared in some cases, as in "can't hold a pencil" or "can't cut with scissors." Even among parents who try to do the right thing by sending their children to preschool or working with them at home, it's hard to be adequately prepared because most kindergarten readiness lists are hopelessly inadequate.
Maybe that's because they focus on listing the bare minimum, as opposed to what children need to know to excel. Identify some alphabet letters? Kindergarten starts now with learning words in the first week. How can a kid who knows only some letters begin to learn to read?
Maybe it's because some teachers focus on "give me the tools, and I'll teach them."
Whatever the reason, the lists and advice don't go nearly far enough in helping parents make sure their kids know what they need to know academically. I still feel guilty over that one with Big Guy. Yes, he "knew" all the letters and their sounds, but he couldn't recall them out of alphabetical order. Which means he didn't really "know" them at all.
And if parents who try are thrown massive curve balls, what about the children of those whose parents don't? Yes, those children might benefit from more time in school, but at that age I wonder if their little brains and their little butts can handle more than they are already.
A great number of these kids will eventually "catch up" - some are "behind" simply because their bodies and minds aren't ready yet.
I fear that under our current system, though, some never will. Yet I equally fear a system that thinks chaining kids to desks for more hours a day is the answer.
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Hello there everybody!
Well, I know it's been a long time since I've written a blog on ye good ole reverbnation page so I figured it's about time, right? RIGHT! So I've decided to put up a TON of new OLD songs for free download here. These are tunes that I wrote and recorded piecemeal in highschool when I was first learning to play guitar. Now, unfortunately, since these are from my "early days" of song writing, they are not the best quality. And due to lack of good recording equipment (I was using two stereos, recording with cheap $10 mics from Radio Shack, recording one part on the left speaker/channel and another on the right speaker/channel and then sometimes even going back and "overdubbing" the right and left "tracks" onto one left speaker/channel on a 2nd stereo, yeah, I know, it's pretty weak but it's all I had back then to work with, and of course the result is a very unbalanced sound, both between left and right and bass and treble) the sound quality is NOT the greatest, hence the reason these downloads are FREE and I am just putting them up here for fun. And the vast majority of these songs will be instrumental as I will not be subjecting you to my terrible "singing" from the first TAPE I recorded. The second tape, from which most of the songs are coming from, never had a melody/vocal line added to them.
So I hope you all can enjoy these on some level, if nothing else to see how it all began for me. The first two songs ("Raining Down" and "The Dope Fiend") are tunes I still play today and I included both of these on my first solo acoustic CD that is for sale all over the internets as I thought it'd be fun for you all to hear how these tunes USED to sound. And of course I can't help but drop some shameless self-promotion, so here's the iTunes link in case you'd like to buy the new versions: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-the-time-that-has-gone/id390618649
I'll get as many of these songs up as I can so come and download away, for FREE!!
Eventually I will also put up some music I wrote for jazz combo and jazz orchestra as well, but that is a story for another time and yet another blog entry, so stay tuned and Happy New Year everybody!!
Yours truly and most sincerely,
El Rojo
Hey there all you wonderful, fine folk!
I have lots of updates and some pretty exciting news!!
First off, my album, All The Time That Has Gone, is now available on iTunes!! Go forth and purchase if you'd like:
And feel free to check out the album review that Bob Ramczyk of Brown Deer, Wisconsin wrote:
The second item on this little triple announcement is for all the local folks in and around DC/NOVA and that is that I'll be playing a show Friday night, October 22nd, 9pm in Old Town Alexandria at O'Shaughnessy's located at 1324 King Street!! As stated in the link below, I'll be opening for a great local band, Skelliton, and I'll be joined by Terry Boes on harmonica and Bruce on bass once again for another performance of some of the Bruce Springsteen tunes we played at Solly's earlier this week!! And I'll also throw in a few originals and some Johnny Cash tunes into the set as well so there'll be a little somethiin' for everybody!! :-) Here's the details for the show:
And the third and final item is that if you'd like to check out my performance at The Bitter End in NYC this Sunday night you can!! Online at The Bitter End's website. This is of course a singer-songwriter showcase that they do every Sunday at The Bitter End and I'll be playing first promptly at 7:00 p.m. so fire up your PC, laptop, iPhone or Droid or what have you and tune in and have a listen!!
Whew!! Ok, I think that is all for now, but I'm sure there'll be lots more later so stay tuned!! Many, many thanks!! And as always and forever, all my very best to you and yours, all my gratitude!! :-)
Sincerely yours,
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo
I thoroughly enjoyed All The Time That Has Gone with its varied themes, from darkly poetic ballads to considerably lighter musings. The more serious compositions are filled with vivid lyrical images, as well as some very apt metaphors while the less serious compositions provide an interesting and eclectic mix of tunes. Alex The Red Parez executes very impressive songwriting, especially considering that some of the tunes ("Raining Down", "January Silver" and "The Dopefiend") were actually penned during the artist's formative teenage years. El Rojo's rich vocals and deft guitar work have combined forces, resulting in a truly excellent debut solo album. Both are nicely balanced, and even further highlighted by the crisp & clean sound of this fine studio-quality recording. All in all, All The time That Has Gone is an exceptional piece of work and a really great debut, solo-acoustic album! "Flowin'" centers on the dichotomy between the agonizing pain of loss and the enduring will to move on. The infectious melody in "Raining Down" belies the story of one man's dismal fate; the closing instrumental features some inspired guitar strumming by El Rojo. With "C" Alex offers up a ballad that is about more than simply an acute appreciation for the land and sky; some real ambiguity, with what I perceive to be veiled references to both the female form and anatomy. The album's title track, "All The Time That Has Gone," with its contagious melody, reflects on the pain of love lost and its emotional aftermath; quite presciently, the song reminds us that "All the time that has gone, is here with you, now," a wonderful tidbit of truth. "January Silver," perhaps simply a "chilly" reflection on unconsummated love (perhaps more? death?), opens as a deliberately slow-paced ballad and morphs into something else entirely later on; nonetheless, the melodic change of pace is refreshing. The somewhat-exaggerated "Since Our Bar's Been Gone" offers a sad lament about the closing of a favorite tavern; still, this can be a slightly traumatic event, especially if you count yourself among the regular patrons of a particular bar. "The Dopefiend," with its bluesy melody from a bygone era, takes a usually serious subject and turns it on its side (if not its head). The often wry "Workin'" provides a cynical anthem for pretty much everyone who has a job, especially one they detest. The Jimmy Buffett-like "Which One Of You Sons Of Bitches Stole My Goddamn Bananas?!" (aka "The Monkey Song"), as the title implies, is one monkey's confrontation with a group of banana thieves, who also happen to be monkeys themselves. "I Can't Stop" perhaps best can be described as a tongue-in-cheek audience thrasher; when performing live (as he often does), El Rojo may want to save this one for the kinder, gentler and more understanding crowds. - Bob Ramczyk, Brown Deer, WI


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11:58 13 November 2012
There are now just six weeks until Christmas, and millions of Britons are logging on to save both money and time by doing their festive shopping online.
However, while the majority of internet purchases go smoothly, cyberspace is awash with sneaky traps designed to ensure that unscrupulous retailers and downright criminals enjoy a merrier Christmas - funded by your cash.
That's why we are highlighting five of the top traps to be wary of when starting your online Christmas shop this year.
1. Making a payment that's insecure
When you do part with cash online, make sure it's going to the place you think it is. Did you know for example, that hackers can tap into wi-fi connections at hotspots, such as coffee shops, airports and hotels, to capture your personal information? It's a good idea to avoid doing your online shopping or banking in locations of this kind.
Even in the confines of your own home, check that the website you are buying from has an address beginning https: rather than just http:. The "s" stands for secure and is there to protect you.
You should also see a padlock symbol in the bottom of your browser which, if you double-click on, will reveal a digital certificate that confirms that the website is what it says it is. Make sure you do.
If you have any concerns about a retailer, it is also sensible to check that it has a working contact number and is referred to favourably on online forums.
Finally, remember to log out of all websites properly, particularly if you are using a shared computer.
2. Using weak or the same passwords
To make a purchase, some larger retailers will ask you to set up an account for which you will need a password.
Secure payment systems such as Verified by Visa also require a password, certain characters of which you will need to enter to make most online purchases.
In both cases, it is a good idea to go for a password that includes a mixture of letters, symbols and numbers, and avoid using the same one for everything.
And it goes without saying, you should change your password immediately if you have reason to believe that someone else has found it out.
3. Buying things you didn't intend to
Retargeting is a form of online advertising that targets consumers based on their previous actions, for example when they have visited a website without making a purchase.
It works by marking or tagging online users who visit a certain brand website with a pixel or cookie, and then targeting that person with banner adverts.
In its most basic form, retargeting sends company adverts to those who previously visited its site more frequently.
However, there is also a more personalised form that retargets consumers with adverts relating to the specific products they looked at while on the site.
Retargeting can actually prove a handy tool when shopping online but one that is also good to be aware of so you can avoid the temptation of buying items that you do not really want or need.
4. Using your debit card to make large purchases
When shopping online, it makes sense to pay by credit card, rather than debit card, especially for larger purchases.
This is because, under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, credit card providers, unlike debit card providers, are jointly liable should something go wrong. For example, if a company proves fraudulent, fails to deliver the goods or the goods are lost, damaged or stolen. In any of these events, you can apply to your card issuer for a refund.
The protection used to apply to items worth between £100 and £30,000,even if only the deposit has been paid using the credit card. However, since the Consumer Credit Directive was introduced in 2011, this protection now extends up to £60,260.
If you have paid by debit card, there is still a chance you can claim back your money under the Visa Mastercard and American Express chargeback schemes.
However, you must be able to demonstrate to your bank there's been a breach of contract and only then will it seek to get the money back from the retailer's bank. Unlike with a credit card, it is also not jointly liable for the transaction.
In other words, especially when making large purchases online, it could be a mistake to use your debit card.
5. Falling for email and phishing scams
Your personal details, such as your full name, date of birth, address and, of course, bank account numbers, are very valuable to unscrupulous cyber fraudsters.
Consequently, you should never provide your card details in response to emails (or cold calls) that could easily be scams designed to separate you from your hard-earned cash.
And never click on a link in an unsolicited email, even if the company name is one you recognise. The link may take you a phishing site instead of the real thing.
In this case, for the sake of a few minutes, it's always safer to open a new page and go to the website separately when making your online purchase.
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STUMPS: Australia 2/176 (Warner 122 no, Nevill 7 no)
And that's it folks. Captains have agreed to pull the pin, and that's that. A damp squib (pun fully intended) of a finish to the summer of Test cricket unfortunately, Australia beating the West Indies 2-0. We've still got the one-day series and the BBL to keep us occupied, but that's it from me. Been a pleasure keeping you company here, Rohan Connolly signing off at blog central
Another change to the order, it's wicketkeeper Peter Nevill coming out for a hit. Hasn't had a bat since the Test against New Zealand in Adelaide, so there's your explanation as to why.
WICKET! Marsh tries to hoik Warrican to leg side from outside off, gets a thickish edge and it dollies up to Blackwood at slip. Still not enough time or runs for the all-rounder. Has done his job with the ball lately though.
That was a chance, a bizarre one! Brathwaite bowls a rank full toss, Warner slogs it straight at skipper Holder at short mid-off and it rebounds about 15 metres off his hands. Hurt him, too, that was travelling!
Bowling change, Kraigg Brathwaite comes on for his namesake Carlos as the Australian 150 comes up. Just 19 overs to go now.Back to top
There's two more, Warner up to 98, then pushes a single, 99, Marsh on strike with three balls left in the over. Single to Marsh ... here we go ... And there it is! Sweeps Warrican for three, and it's his 16th Test ton, and the fastest ever recorded at the SCG!
Closing in on that ton is Warner, up to 94 now. Oh, close! Charges Warrican, edges and bounces in front of slip. And now takes a single, on to 95.
Good news, we're right to go again after tea. It's going to be Mitch Marsh on strike, with spinner Warrican to open up. Let's pray the skies stay clear for a couple of hours at least!
Warrican completes the over with one delivery and now it's Carlos Brathwaite from the other end, Mitch Marsh on 10 not out to face, and looking for an extended stay, and some runs.
Good news, we're right to go again after tea. It's going to be Mitch Marsh on strike, with spinner Warracan to open up. Let's pray the skies stay clear for a couple of hours at least!Back to top
TEA: Australia 1/126 (Warner 90 no, Marsh 10 no)
Yep. Raining again. And we're going to take an early tea. Bit heavier this time, too. Well, we'll see you in 20-odd minutes, hopefully to describe something of substance.
The cracking pace has dropped off a little, but Warner is still on target for 100 in a session here, Australia 1/124 with 15 minutes left until tea.
Four more for Warner. Spinner Warracan drops short, the left-hander leans back and cuts him through the off side for his 10th boundary, two sixes as well. He's into the 80s now.
Yay! This time we ARE back quickly! And straight away, Marsh is off the mark, with a push off new bowler Carlos Brathwaite through cover for three.
Oh dear! No sooner does Marsh come out to bat than the heavens open again, and yep, we're off. We've said it before without luck, let's hope this delay isn't too long.Back to top
Change in the batting order, Mitch Marsh comes in at No.3 instead of his customary No.6. Good move from Smith, the all-rounder needs some runs and time in the middle, good opportunity for him.
WICKET! Warracan gets his own back! Burns tries to drive again, mistimes, and hits a comfortable catch to Roach at mid-on. The danger man is still there, though!
There's the 100 up! Burns hits Warracan over the covers for another four!
And another four. Warner on-drives Roach uppishly, but very safe, and it crashes into the barrier again.
That's drinks, great hour for the Aussie openers, have put on 81 from just 13 overs!Back to top
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Schools, departments, student and parent groups, faculty and administrators are encouraged to develop innovative programs and projects for their schools and submit them to the Foundation for funding consideration. To qualify, it must be shown that the project cannot be funded through regular means.
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Runaway Paperback
by Alice Munro
**Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature**The matchless Munro makes art out of everyday lives in this exquisite collection.
Here are men and women of wildly different times and circumstances, their lives made vividly palpable by the nuance and empathy of Munro's writing.
Runaway is about the power and betrayals of love, about lost children, lost chances.
There is pain and desolation beneath the surface, like a needle in the heart, which makes these stories more powerful and compelling than anything she has written before. Winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2009.
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- Publication Date: 12/11/2005
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Review by londonlady
A beautiful collection of short stories from Canadian author Alice Munro. Weaving through the stories of men and women are feelings of isolation, loss, love and change. Munro's stories are simple, powerful and very readable.
Review by CarltonC
Breathtakingly concise slices of life, with so much emotion pared down into such beautiful prose. Wonderful!I will be reading more.There are connected stories about Juliet, stories connected over a lifetime, and I found the final story in the sequence (Silence) very moving. The individual stories are equally good, spare language but full of life.
Review by flydodofly
I have always disliked short stories, because they are just that - short. most short story writers tend to write them bearing that fact in mind all the time: must pull myself together and be brief, it is a short story I am writing after all. well, munro is so good, she does not let you believe for a second that she is writing a short story. she leaves plenty of space between the lines and she is no rush at all - she has got all the time in the world or the whole world in there, whichever way you like. what can I say, she fooled me, and I loved it.
Review by DubaiReader
Frustrating.Alice Munro is widely recognised for her short storiy writing, but although these were obviously well written, I felt they lacked in satisfaction. This genre doesn't provide for as much character detail and so I tend to expect some sort of reward at the end of any given story. Many of these failed to provide that, leaving me wondering why I'd read them at all.There is a theme running through, not just of people running away from something, but also of the effects of various changes on the course of the characters' lives - a kind of a 'what if' element.No one seems to be particularly happy, this is not an uplifting collection.My favourites from the collection were the triplet of linked stories, Chance, Soon and Silence, here we were able to get into a bit more depth, though, again, the ending was frustrating.But in terms of a complete and rounded story my vote would go to Passion because I felt that this one actually had an ending.My first attempt to read Ms Munro resulted in my abandoning the book (The Love of a Good Woman), so this was an improvement, but I think I will give away my copy of 'Selected Stories', this author is not for me.
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This is a series of short stories, with female lead characters. IN most cases they have something to escape from, or to hide in the past - be that a distant or more immediate past. No real theme to the book, apart from they're all about varous shades of the human condition. Several were told from the persepctive of an older woman, reviewing events at an earlier stage of her life. In all of them was a sense of something hidden. They were all very human and believable, with the faults and mistakes. My first reading of the recent Nobel laureate, and there is something that draws you in.
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Moriarty a chip off the old block
Ross Moriarty was not born when his father and uncle helped inspire Wales' finest World Cup achievement 28 years ago.
But he is more than aware of the family's impressive World Cup pedigree, a rich history that he hopes to enhance in Saturday's opening 2015 tournament warm-up Test against Millennium Stadium visitors Ireland.
Gloucester flanker Moriarty - a double England Under-20 World Cup winner - is among four uncapped players on show in a Wales team captained for the first time by centre Scott Williams.
And Moriarty's appearance rekindles memories of the inaugural 1987 World Cup, when Wales finished a tournament-best third after beating Australia 22-21 in Rotorua. His father Paul played in the back row, and his uncle Richard was captain.
Neither player had reputations as shrinking violets in terms of rugby's physical side - they won 44 caps between them, while Paul went on to play league for Great Britain, Wales, Widnes and Halifax.
And Moriarty the younger, who proudly sports a tattoo of an eagle and guardian angel family crest on his left arm, could easily pass as a chip off the old block.
"He has an edge about him," Wales head coach Warren Gatland said this week. "He is still young, he's very explosive and he has forced his way into the Gloucester team. I am looking forward to seeing how he goes.
"There is a bit of a nasty side about him that kind of fits into the rugby mould.
"I think he had a bit of a surprise when he came into the squad and saw how hard these players work. That took a few of the new boys a couple of days to come to terms with, but he has fitted in well in the time he's been with us."
St Helens-born Moriarty's all-action style helped England win successive Under-20 World Cup finals in 2013 - when they beat Wales - and 2014, and along with fellow Test debutants Eli Walker, Tyler Morgan and Dominic Day this weekend, he has a major opportunity to impress Gatland barely three weeks before the final 31-man World Cup squad is announced.
"It is always good to have a bit of an edge," said 21-year-old Moriarty, who grew up watching his father play for Swansea and then featured as a centre, fly-half and full-back until reaching the age of 16.
"Obviously, you have to keep that under control, but I think I have got a lot better at that with the years that have gone by.
"When you are a bit younger, you kind of feel like you can do what you want. But as you get older in professional rugby, you can't do silly things any more. It is definitely something I have looked to control and understand I can't be doing things I was.
"Uncle Richard had a pretty big edge to him - my dad seems to think I have got more of my uncle in me than my dad! But no, I think you were definitely able to get away with things back then."
Because Moriarty did not represent England's senior team or their designated second XV, the Saxons, he had not committed himself to the Red Rose, and it could turn out to be very much a case of Wales' gain.
"Obviously, I got well looked after with England, but Wales gave me a good opportunity and I could never turn it down. I am happy with how it has worked out," he added.
"If it came to a choice, I would have to go with the heart and choose Wales because of the history with my family and myself growing up as a Welsh boy."


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It was never a war in which the outcome was obvious. Despite their spirit and stamina, the colonists were outmanned and outfought by the brazen British army. With the future of the colonies at its lowest ebb, General George Washington made his most fateful decision: to cross the Delaware River and attack the enemy. The stunning victory at Trenton began a saga of victory and defeat that concluded with the British surrender at Yorktown, a moment that changed the history of the world.The despair and triumph of America's first great army is conveyed in scenes as powerful as any Shaara has written, a story told from the points of view of some of the most memorable characters in American history. There is George Washington, the charismatic leader who held his army together to achieve an unlikely victory; Nathaniel Greene, who rose from obscurity to become the finest battlefield commander in Washington's army; and Benjamin Franklin, a brilliant man of science and philosophy who became the finest statesman of his day. From Nathan Hale to Benedict Arnold, the American Revolution's most immortal characters and poignant moments are brought to life in remarkable Shaara style. The Glorious Cause is a tribute to an amazing people who turned ideas into action and fought to declare themselves free.The Glorious Cause is the sequel to Shaara's best selling Rise to Rebellion.More
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As part of Nike's ongoing "Shoebox" collection, Nike has retooled the classic Nike SB Dunk High with premium materials.
The new colorway offers a premium olive suede on the overlays, while a lifestyle-grade black leather sits underneath on areas like the toe box and side panels. Aside from the white midsole however, you'll find that most every other area of the sneaker has been dressed in the olive motif, including even the insole.
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Balarkishan Patwardhan, a Silicon Valley-based businessman was arrested on Wednesday, March 27, on visa fraud charges. He made an initial appearance in federal court, Northern District of California, on Friday and has been charged with 19 counts of visa fraud.
Patwardhan, 52, of Cupertino, is accused in an indictment of providing fraudulent immigration documents to US Citizenship and Immigration Services in support of employment visa petitions for 19 Indian nationals.
The allegations against Patwardhan involve the H-1B visa programme which requires, among other things, that a US employer certify it has jobs available that cannot be filled by Americans.
According to the statement released by US Attorney Melinda Haag's office, Patwardhan knowingly submitted false immigration forms and supporting documentation to the government relating to I-129 petitions that require, among other things, that an American employer certify it has high-technology
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Patwardhan was released on a $50,000 bond with one of the conditions of his pre-trial release being that he not provide consulting services for technology companies or provide any visa services. His next scheduled court appearance is on April 22, before United States District Judge Edward J Davila.
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|The OBR Celebrates March 8, 2015 at the Rhythm of a Humanitarian Activity
It is a touching gesture that marked the celebration of International Women's Day at the OBR. The management gave a budget to women it employs for a glass in honor of the day. Instead of celebrating between themeselves, they chose to save a life, that of Stéphie Iconayisavye, a 3 years and 4 months old girl with severe heart disease by yielding the sum to serve as a ticket to France where she is to receive special treatment.
On the hospital bed, Stéphie Iconayisavye's parents receive the check
The child had spent more than 6 months in bed at University Hospital of Kamenge. The diagnosis was established, but the medical body of the hospital was helpless to the disease severity. A transfer abroad was necessary. There was already a promise of support once in France, but the ticket was still lacking. The alarm was launched; the women of the OBR were strongly heartfelt.
It is the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes and Non Tax Revenue in the OBR, Mrs. Chantal Ruvakubusa who, heading a small delegation, went to hand the check of 3 million Burundi francs to the child's family on March 13, 2015. "We are also parents, we have sensitive hearts. We felt touched by this life in danger. And we said we could do something. We hope that this action will save her life", said Mrs. Ruvakubusa.
The joy was at its height in Ngedakumanas, the child's family. "We are very happy; we thank the women of the OBR. God bless them in their activities ", Mrs. Annick Nzeyimana, mother of the child said with a smile, upon receipt of the check.
Stephie's mother expressing her joy
The medical body of Kamenge University Hospital let out a sigh of relief: "When you're a doctor, there is no more painful thing than when you are powerless in front of a threatened to death human life. Many thanks to these OBR's ladies, many thanks to the OBR ", said Mr. Leonard Bivahagumye, Deputy Director in charge of care CHUK who took the opportunity to call other benefactors to make this kind of intervention as needy cases are still many in his hospital.
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There are only a few things you can count on in this life: death, taxes, and that a time of year called "polar night" that happens in the Arctic and has almost no sun will be pretty freakin' cold.
Well, forget about that last one. This time of year at the North Pole, there is literally no sun—hence the "polar night" designation. So that's supposed to be the time that stuff gets really cold, the sea ice gets thick, and nature continues to keep on ticking. However, this year things are anything but normal. The Washington Post is reporting that sea ice is at a record low, and that temperatures in the Artic are a shocking 36 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than average.


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Olympic hopes get boost with Dublin event
Ireland's chances of qualifying for the Olympics were given a huge boost yesterday.
It was confirmed that Dublin will host a men's Olympic eliminator in the new year, with the winner-takes-all event at UCD in March (11-18) featuring Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Russia, Chile and Ukraine.
And the women's side will not have too far to travel as they have been assigned to a qualifier in Belgium. They will be in action at Beerschot from March 17-25, seeded second behind their bogey side Spain. Gene Muller's girls also have every reason to respect Belgium, who took a top-four spot at the Europeans this year.
However, they are well capable of defeating Russia, France and Mexico who complete the line-up.
Meanwhile, last season's winners and runners-up departed from the competition as both Cookstown and Monkstown failed to make the last eight of the Irish Senior Cup.
Cookstown failed to cash in on home advantage at Coolnafranky against arch rivals Banbridge. They took an early lead through Greg Allen, but Ban went ahead thanks to Ross McCandless and Hugh McShane and it remained 2-1 to the end.
Monkstown succumbed to Pembroke in a penalty shoot-out. Cork C of I were dismissed by form side Lisnagarvey, but Cork Harlequins remain in contention after a 3-2 win over Annadale.
They have been granted another home draw in the next round, against Banbridge, while Railway Union (5-2 conquerors of Three Rock Rovers) must play Glenanne, who beat UCD 3-1.
Railway Union stormed past Lurgan by 8-2 and into the quarter-finals of the women's Irish Senior Cup. Railway will face Armagh in the next round.
UCD ended Munster interest in the competition as they beat Catholic Institute
4-2. Their dubious reward is a home draw against cup holders Pegasus, who saw off Ballymoney 3-0. The major upset of the day was the dismissal of Hermes by Old Alexandra.
Old Alex must now play Loreto after the Beaufort side made light of their trip to Belfast Harlequins. Queen's and Trinity came through against Portadown and Corinthians respectively.
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Who doesn't love the leisurely British institution that is the afternoon tea? London's hotels host some of the finest, but we've currently got our eye on the Michelin-starred menu at The Halkin for a scrummy Spanish twist on the traditional high tea.
Set in the contemporary boutique hotel near Hyde Park, it ticks all the boxes for the perfect Mother's Day activity, with nibbles inspired by the hallmarks of Basque cuisine and slick, contemporary surroundings that are well worth Instagramming.
The usual sandwiches have been replaced by a selection of savoury tapas, with highlights including pork croquettes, and Iberico ham and manchego cheese pillows, while the usual scones have been swapped for stunning desserts like lime custard and banana tartlet and chocolate with churros. Choose to have yours served with a chilled glass of Spanish cava for a Mother's Day treat sure to impress.
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Mercedes take blame for Raikkonen woe
'We deserve to be criticised on it' – Haug
Mercedes boss Norbert Haug accepted his company must be criticised after a rare failure ruined Kimi Raikkonen's chances of claiming pole position for the British Grand Prix here Saturday.
Raikkonen, who has been on the pace all weekend, was stopped by an oil pump failure in practice ahead of the vital qualifying session and dropped ten places on the grid after the team were forced to change his engine.
The incident was the second failure in consecutive weekends and Haug admitted: "If you have two failures in two races, last Friday, this Saturday, then it is an issue, but we have a very good process in place.
"We are taking a chance, but we will work very hard to avoid the problems in the future. I cannot justify this, I am heavily critical, and we deserve to be criticised on it.
"Having said that, it cost us probably two points in France last weekend, and we are a team that works together. These guys have done a good job and they have the full support from me."
Haug said the problems had hit the team because of the rapid development that has pushed them right to the front of the field and into a position to challenge for the championship.
Raikkonen won two of the last five races as he tried to make up ground on championship leader Fernando Alonso, of Renault, who has a 24-point advantage heading into Sunday's race.
McLaren boss Ron Dennis added: "If you look at the mathematics, we have had two failures and this is two more than you would like but it is still, you have to take into account the pace of our development."
"We have not stood still, we haven't gone for the safe route on the car or engine development programme, and inevitably you are going to get caught out occasionally."
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- Chinese Authorities Detain Christian Activist
- India: Gospel for Asia Missionaries Released
- Eritrea Shuts Christian Students into Shipping Containers
- Episcopal Church to Apologize for Slavery
Chinese Authorities Detain Christian Activist
Security agents yesterday seized Christian activist and house church pastor Hua Huiqi on his way to a service at the government-approved Kuanjie Protestant Church in Beijing, where U.S. President George Bush was scheduled to appear, says Compass Direct News. Bush later attended the service before meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao to discuss human rights concerns, including religious freedom. Hua reportedly escaped. According to a report from The Associated Press, authorities have arrested and beaten Hua several times in recent years because of his religious activities. Hua also gained a reputation as an activist when he fought against a development project that led to the demolition of his home in 2001. In recent months, as part of a "clean-up" operation in Beijing, authorities forced him to attend services at the Kuanjie church instead, which is registered with the official Three Self Patriotic Movement.
India: Gospel for Asia Missionaries Released
Assist News reports that four Gospel for Asia missionaries being held in a Karnataka, India, jail were released Friday after spending more than a week there. They are now being taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The missionaries, Yohan Samuel, Raj Lohra, Nanji Bir and Shobha Joshi*, were arrested July 31 and charged with attempting to force people to convert to Christianity and with "offending the sentiments of the people." They were granted bail on Tuesday after several days of negotiations between GFA leaders and the court. Being arrested for sharing the Gospel is not uncommon for Gospel for Asia missionaries. Several Indian states have anti-conversion laws aimed specifically at Christians and Muslims. In other places, missionaries are charged with crimes unrelated to their work in sharing the Gospel. At least two GFA missionaries are serving long-term prison sentences after being charged with crimes they did not commit.
Eritrea Shuts Christian Students into Shipping Containers
Authorities on Tuesday (August 5) locked up eight high school students at a military training school in metal shipping containers for objecting to the burning of hundreds of Bibles, sources told Compass Direct News. The eight male students from the Sawa Defense Training Centre in Sawa were incarcerated after military authorities confiscated more than 1,500 personal Bibles from new students arriving for the academic year. "During the time that the Bibles were set on fire, the chief commander of Sawa, Col. Debesai Ghide, gave a warning to all the students by telling them that Sawa is a place of patriotism, not a place for 'Pentes' [Pentecostals],'" said one source. Reading the Bible privately, discussing the Christian faith with other students and praying before or after meals alone or in groups is forbidden at the center, the source said.
Episcopal Church to Apologize for Slavery
Continuing its efforts to address a practice some members call "a stain on the church," the Episcopal Church will hold a "Day of Repentance" to publicly apologize for its involvement in the slave trade. Religion News Service reports the ceremony, mandated by a 2006 resolution at the church's General Convention, will take place Oct. 3-4 in Philadelphia. "We hope to set a model for other denominations about how to face this dark, tragic part of our history because we believe that only when you repent can you move on," said Jayne Oasin, program officer for the church's Anti-Racism and Gender Equality program.


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"We travelers are in very hard circumstances. If we say nothing but what has been said before us, we are dull and have observed nothing. If we tell anything new, we are laughed at as fabulous and romantic."
- Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1689-1762, British Society Figure, Letter Writer
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We met a young guy of Mil, Mi- I forget his name, but being the smoker of us two I offered him a cigar which he loved and he offered me some sticks or fags or cigs.
Arriving in Durres we were struck immediately by the shock of poverty of the Roma's or Gypsies as they bore the saddest faces a person could screw up and were as bedraggled and mangy as a human could be (I had been in Uganda and the mountains of Ecuador so I'm not being hyper sensitive here.


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