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Waterfront 6 Bdrm w/Disappearing Edge Pool in Cape Coral
- bedrooms 6
- baths 3
- sleeps 14
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Four Mile Cove/Echo
rates (USD)
/ week
vacation rental description
Six Bedroom, 3 bath, gulf canal basin home. Cape Coral Family House
sleeps 12 adults (we also have a crib and pack and play available). Disappearing Edge Pool, spa, custom soaking tub, luxury showers, 400 thread percale sheets, close to Gulf Beaches, Sanibel Island and many other Florida
4 King Beds, 2 Single Twin Beds with Single Trundles. Family House is
perfect for sharing multifamily vacations and was designed with this
goal in mind. Two families can share this house cheaper then staying
in a hotel � but not at the expense of enjoying some luxuries.
The Grand Master Suite has a sliding door that opens onto the pool
deck and screened lanai. It is a huge room with crown moldings, tray
ceilings and a beautiful ceiling fan over the brand new King Sized bed
for your comfort. The master bath has a walk around shower with
double showerheads and a 90-gallon custom soaking tub so you can relax
after a hard day of beach combing.
From the Master Suite you can walk out into the Great Room and sink
into the luxurious leather couches and watch TV on the big screen TV
in the custom entertainment center. Or perhaps you will go have a
seat at the bar and enjoy a quick glass of wine before dinner. If you
are the one in charge of making dinner, you�ll enjoy using the fully
appointed Kitchen equipped with services for 12 and seating everyone
at the large table for 10. If you need more space, there are folding
tables and chairs available for you to use!
From the greatroom and kitchen area there are two huge sliding glass
pocket doors that completely open up in the middle of the L and open
to allow you to extend your entertaining onto the lanai. This allows
for an unobstructed view of the canal basin that seems to give the
optical illusion of filling the disappearing edge pool! Flanking the
left of the pool are beautiful raised planters with waterfalls and on
the other side is a raised spa that spills over into the pool. The
pool has wide steps in the shallow end that are perfect for little
ones to play on. If you are in Master Suite #2 you can enter your
room from your own personal glass sliding door or through the doorway
into the second Master Bath.
The second Master bath has a rain shower head that allows you to enjoy
a luxurious drenching shower from the 3.5 inch showerhead. The
Second Master Suite is smaller then the Grand Suite, but still
has a ceiling fan, tray ceiling and our famous King Sized Bed
appointed with lots of pillows and 400 thread count sheets!
Bedroom 3 and 4 also have King Beds with our luxury sheets and share a
jack and jill bathroom that is all white with cobalt blue tile. This
bathroom has it�s own shower. Bedrooms 5 & 6 are at the front
of the house and have Twin Trundle Beds so they can sleep two in each
Please check our website for more information including upto date
availability calendar. We hope to serve your family soon!
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Kym Lukosky
house rental amenities
Gulf Canal Basin View Home
6 Bedrooms
4 Kings - 400 thread count sheets
2 Twins with Trundle Beds - 300 thread count sheets
1 Crib, 1 Pack-N-Play
3 Baths
Sleeps 12 Comfortably (+ 2 in crib for total of 14)
Dishes/cookware/utensils, dishwasher, microwave, toasters,
coffeemaker, washer/dryer, linens/towels, 90 gallon soaking tub,
master double headed shower, 2nd master rain shower shower, air
conditioning, large TV with cable, VCR, DVD, second smaller TV with
VCR in Master Suite, third (LCD) TV in bedroom, broadband internet
access, lanai, screened porch, gas propane grill, 2 car garage,
disappearing edge electrically heated pool with spillover spa, dock.
activities and attractions in Cape Coral Gulf Coast South
Shopping, Dining, Malls very close to the home. 25 mins to gulf
beaches - 10 minutes to Yacht Club Beach. Boat Rental possible, must
use boat lift. Kayaking, Canoeing, Jetskiing and other watersports
including a water slide amusement park close by. Diner Cruises,
Diner theaters, Museums also close by. See owner website for more
vacation rental rates
High Season (Nov 1 � April 30)
$1575 per week for 2 adults and children under 7
$150 per week for each additional person age 7 & over
Low Season (May 1st to Oct 31st)
$1300 per week for 2 adults and children under 7
$100/week for each additional person age 7 and over
Special Discounts for Sept and Oct.
Surcharge at holidays.
Please check with owners personal website for availability. This
advertising site does not allow us to give a direct link to our
website or calendar so please email us for the link!!!
Kym Lukosky
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Cape Coral
- Sun Splash Waterpark
- Sanibel Island/Fort Myers Beach via boat
- Visit plethora of factory outlets
- Visit the Manatee Park
- Kayak through the preserve on weekends
Top things to do on a budget
- Walk Echo Preserve
- Go Shelling on Sanibel Island - shelling capital of the world
- Lay on Fort Myers Beach and collect sand dollars at low tide
- Fish off our dock
- Grill out and hang out by the pool
Top things to do with a family
- Sun Splash Waterpark
- Shelling on Sanibel Island
- Visit Edison Musuem
- Build sand castles on Fort Myers compact white sand beach
- Spend the weekend at Disney
Kym Lukosky , owner


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Udder Bliss: One Cow, Three Cats and Some (Very) Fresh Milk
In 1954, LIFE photographer Nat Farbman made a series of pictures of some enterprising (and entertaining) felines on Art Badertscher's dairy farm near Fresno, California. It seems that one of Badertscher's cats, Squirrley, rose up on her hind legs one day for a squirt of milk right from a cow's udder — and ever since then, the farmer had been training all of the farm's cats to do the same.
In Farbman's most famous picture of the critters — the shot above that has been reproduced countless times through the years — Brownie (Squirrley's son) makes a perfect catch while Blackie, a stray that "just wandered in one day and joined the act," waits his turn.
In the shot below, Blackie gets the good stuff while Squirrely (right) and Brownie duke it out.

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Chili & Chowder Fest to benefit Wellspring House, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Parish Church, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 1 Chapel Lane, Manchester. $10 for adult, $5 for children under 12. Chili, chowder, beverages, hot dogs and assorted desserts. Free parking available behind Town Hall. www.firstparishchurch.org.
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Bleu Boheme
- Address:
4090 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
FrenchPrice: $30 and under
Bleu Boheme
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.bleuboheme.com/
- Phone: 6192554167x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: French, Contemporary French
- Executive Chef: Ken Irvine, Owner
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Special Events: Come join us for our new Happy Hour "une Cinq a Six" every night from 5-6pm for food and drink specials. All Special events and Holiday reservations must also be confirmed with a member of our staff.
Check www.bleuboheme.com for details...
A word from Bleu Boheme
"World travel and its pleasures; Items brought back from different places for decors; great stories shared with others and very importantly, some simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant, to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."Continued
Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and Artistic free spirited Left Bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the Rural Areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French Cuisine.
Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and Artistic free spirited Left Bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the Rural Areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French Cuisine.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerFrench
Bleu Boheme - Best Restaurants in Kensington ›
Bleu Boheme reviews from OpenTable diners
116 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (90)fit for foodies (79)romantic (67)special occasion (65)notable wine list (43)great for outdoor dining (42)great for brunch (33)great for lunch (24)good for groups (18)hot spot (11)kid-friendly (7)vibrant bar scene (6)late-night find (4)scenic view (1)Show More
- Sacre Bleu!lovebirdsDined on 8/30/2014This is the place to go if you appreciate authentic French cuisine, wonderful presentation and courteous, attentive wait staff. Definitely worth a repeat visit.Special Features:
- Great food, way to noisy.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/23/2014We keep coming back for the food, but the noise level for seating against the wall is off the charts.Special Features:
- Bleu BohemeDominique55Dined on 8/18/2014My husband & I celebrated my birthday here & discovered the romantic French country dining in the back for those with reservations. It was less noisy back there & very nice ambiance. Menu had great entrees; I had New York Steak & DH had Bee bourginon - both delicious & plenty of country sourdough bread fresh from the oven . I can't wait to go there again!Special Features:
- espressobobDined on 8/17/2014An excellent French bistro with classic and innovative dishes, good service, great ambiance, friendly staff, nice wine list, and delicious food. Great for dinner and brunch.Special Features:
- CindyDined on 8/16/2014Perfect for our anniversary dinner. We had a window table at sunset, enhanced by candlelight as the evening grew dimmer. Interior has a warm, French flair. Great date spot! Service was attentive, but never rushed. We loved options of "pichets" of wine (great wine list), so we could taste several wines without going to Tipsy Town! Hubby started with specialty bleu cheese martini; said it was the smoothest he ever had. Hearty country bread was fresh and warm. We shared a good size salad with THREE goat cheeses, mixed greens, sweetest grapes I've ever had, and shaved pear. Signature moules mariniere frites were scrumptious. Anniversary surprise: chocolate mousse dessert. A great spot to rekindle or start new love, especially with French food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wife's birthdayBehnamDined on 8/16/2014We visited the bleu boheme for my wife's birthday and had a fantastic time. I love their food and service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/16/2014The evening was wonderful. Cocktails were exceptional and the food excellent. Will definitely be back.Special Features:
- Magnifique!!DVineDined on 8/15/2014One of our favorite French inspired restaurants in town, Food is excellent , staff is friendly and attentive great dinning experience:))Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LovelyFoodieDined on 8/9/2014Great food, good drinks, convivial but not loud. An excellent place for dates or semi-formal group dinners.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- amazing French gem!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/9/2014I will definitely be going back! Great menu, great happy hour and a wonderful staff!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful placeDinner4twoDined on 8/8/2014A wonderful find. The wife and I wanted to go out for a dinner date and this place did not disappoint.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious DinnerDeliciousDined on 8/5/2014We enjoyed our three course dinner. The bread, salad, soup, fish, meat, vegetables and desserts all had a great flavor. Leo and the lady that assisted him were very friendly and attentive throughout our dining experience. We celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary here and we're glad we had a wonderful experience. We've been sharing our wonderful experience with family and friends and hope to dine here again, if able to return to San Diego.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely Brunch ExperienceTontoFiveDined on 8/3/2014I wanted to do something special the last day of my vacation that would not be expensive or out of the way. I had spent the prior week in the Grand Canyon, hiked to the bottom and, had a wonderful time. I usually visit Bleu Boheme for dinner but, I had received an invitation to experience their wonderful brunch. So, I asked my wife, "How would you like to go to Bleu Boheme for brunch", her eyes lite up. I made a quick reservation via Open Table and 20 minutes later we were being seated. Our waiter was polite respectful and very attentive. Our meals were delicious and the price was reasonable. Best of all, although there were several other groups, I felt as though we received very personal treatment.Special Features:
- WonderfulLovinglifeDined on 7/27/2014Absolutely wonderful. Food-outstanding. Location - romantic. Your missing out if you don't visit this place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love This Place!lskesq95VIPDined on 7/27/2014We finally made it to Bleu Boheme -- and were sorry we hadn't been here sooner! What a fabulous place. Very casual, down-to-earth, approachable, well-appointed French-inspired fare Fabulous atmosphere. Informed, caring waitstaff. Terrific food and wine menus both. Superb recipes, impeccably prepared. Nothing not to love about this place…except not enough time to try everything on the menu. A great, great find in San Diego: Fellow foodies and French food lovers; sit up and pay attention; a must try -- you'll love this place!Special Features:
- Best French Food in San DiegoMionjeDined on 7/23/2014This place is a jewel amongst the many offerings on Adams Avenue. The ambience is rustic, charming, and intimate. According to my dad (who spends a lot of time in France on business), the decor looks authentic. The food is always good (get the pork or chicken, in my opinion). They also make a great brunch... And (fingers crossed) you never have to wait for a table on Sat/Sun morning. Great selection of wines. Nice outdoor seating area as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Better than last time!MJF3VIPDined on 7/21/2014I've avoided Bleu Boheme for many months, because my last dinner there with family just wasn't good. There was an absurd delay in the arrival of the food, and the sauces were over-strong, and seemed to have alcohol that had not properly cooked off. Lunch was good this time, though. Nice sandwich, and great frites. It's hard to ruin a smoked salmon sandwich, so they're not yet back in my good graces...but I'll try them for dinner again at some point, since this wasn't the fiasco of my last visit.
- Misguided staffWoohoo21VIPDined on 7/19/2014I had a reservation for five and were forced by the hostess to stand and wait until one member of our party arrived late,....Ike our table stood empty? Very irritating and frankly embarrassing,...as the late guest was asked there for her birthday. Our waitress seemed hurried and in a hurry for us to be done I cannot reccomend this after a yet another poor service incidentSpecial Features:
- C'est magnifiqueVikaDined on 7/14/2014Love the ambience, the service and the food. Have eaten lunch here many times and dinner several times/ year. You must try the fries or sit next to someone who ordered them.Special Features:
- Everything is DeliciousmandyjbirdDined on 7/13/2014Service, management, food,, everything else is amazing! We love this place! We will come back again and againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great first experienceMary55Dined on 7/12/2014Bought this at a charity auction. Great find in an interesting neighborhood, Kensington. Jamie, our waitress was extremely helpful and professional. Very interesting menu. Will definitely come back.Special Features:
- First poor meal here...ScottyVIPDined on 7/12/2014We dine frequently at Bleu Boheme, and we've always loved it. I've given it rave reviews before. For the first time, we ate from the Prix Fixe menu. My steak (ordered rare) was delivered medium-well. I returned it. The replacement was delivered quickly (by the manager?) and this time it WAS rare but, honestly, it was bland and not at all enjoyable. My wife had halibut - it was way overcooked. Also, service was "relaxed". We sat down at 5:30 (movie began at 7:00). Ordered our dessert at 6:30. At 6:45 I had to ask a bus-boy to hurry things along. Again, the manager stepped in, delivering our desserts. Given our prior excellent experiences, we will give it another chance - but it doesn't take long to lose customers......
- Giovanni is the best!mamaacornVIPDined on 7/10/2014We love going to sit at the bar and enjoy the wonderful service from Giovanni. I love the vibe of this place, friendly staff, great food and wine. The neighborhood place that I wish was in my 'hood but worth the drive.Special Features:
- Great find.jpollVIPDined on 7/6/2014Food was delicious and the service was great. The bread is wonderful, I am sure you will enjoy this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A great experienceThomVIPDined on 7/3/2014We kind of got tired of the old menu, so have not been here for ~ 6 months. We were extremely pleased with the new offerings, and the specials for the evening were outstanding. Good wine at a decent price, fabulous mussels, great patio dining (except for unavoidable street noise). This was a great experience.Special Features:
- Neighborhood GemCarlyVIPDined on 7/1/2014I really enjoy dining at Blue Boheme and we were celebrating a birthday. I ordered the Sea bass with mashed potatoes and asparagus, my guest ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon (beef short ribs in wine sauce) with baby potatoes and carrots both dishes were amazing. Our sever Faith provided great customer service and made the birthday celebration special. I look forward to dining at Blue Boheme soon.Special Features:
- Excellent MealNikita1569VIPDined on 6/28/2014We were seated right away and our waiter came right over to offer water, bread and take our drink order. The restaurant haas French country decor and comfortable seating. French music playing was lovely. Everything we ordered was fabulous! Great sauces in particular. The saffron moules frites and profiteroles were standouts. I was so happy to find that the service matched the great food, as that has been rare in San Diego. We will be back with friends!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Charming place. Consistently good.AdventurousFoodieDined on 6/25/2014The food is always very good and the ambiance is terrific. This is a charming little gem that is worth going out of your way for. My wife and I keep going back every time we feel like having a romantic night out. Highly recommended for couples or small groups. Try the great variety of mussel dishes; they are terrific!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great service yellowtail was heavenAnneDDined on 6/24/2014Service was excellent and fun Bordeaux was excellent. Escargot was tender (out of shell) but not that flavorful. Museels were good, but a little sweet. Tapenade on toasts were good, the Yellowtail was the BEST--crispy on the outside but moist. Tomato quinoa that excellent. All the desserts were excellent and tastefully small.Special Features:
- My fave neighborhood placeWineCanineVIPDined on 6/23/2014Love this place! Great wines, great moles frites and cheese. Ken Irvine does a top notch product!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Decent Food at a Decent PriceTheInformantVIPDined on 6/22/2014Bleu Boheme has created a romantic atmospheric restaurant by providing decent food. Decent? I would not label Bleu Boheme has having the best French Cuisine as far as flavour is concerned. The New York Steak was ordered medium and I was given well-done. Did not bother sending the steak back since I was a bit in a hurry. Our waitress and staff provided exceptional service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always wonderful!Clay4LisaDined on 6/21/2014I have been to Bleu Boheme several times and have never been disappointing. The service is outstanding and food is perfect. We ordered a salmon appetizer that I loved! Followed by a salad maison and a burger. Everything was beautifully served and tasted even better. I brought a friend there and it was his first time at Bleu Boheme. He couldn't believe that he had never been before and couldn't wait to come back. I always enjoy my experience at Bleu Boheme and would definitely recommend it.Special Features:
- Food always outstandingOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/21/2014Early Saturday for dinner to get to theater on time. Not crowded and food excellent as usual. But service was a bit spotty, not up to their usual high standards. Waiter told us all about the items that the new menu has eliminated (not sure why), forgot an order for a second glass of wine, and was unsure of the evenings specials. Had to ask for check after some wait. However, none of these minor glitches will knock Bleu Boheme from the top of our restaurant list...Special Features:
- Love this place!SDDinerDined on 6/16/2014I have been countless times and I always come away happy. So glad they are in the neighborhood.Special Features:
- Magnifique!eaterSDDined on 6/15/2014Great brunch menu and wine list. Service was top-notch. Particularly enjoyed the mussels and the 'crab cake eggs Benedict'. Will definitely return to Bleu Boheme!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious foodfoodloversDined on 6/15/2014Great, great food! There were 3 of us and we all liked everything (we all tasted each other's food). Menu items are creative and interesting. Highly recommend.Special Features:
- brownieDined on 6/14/2014We opened the restaurant as we were there at ten a.m. as we were going for a hike and then leaving town. They were very acommdating and we enjoyed our meal. Our son's duck hash in red wine sauce was a favorite. We would love to try the evening menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JoanDined on 6/10/2014The restaurant is quite lovely, very quaint. Service was fine. However, the food doesn't impress. Salads were good, but entrees - coq au vin, halibut and the other chicken entree were all overcooked and either bland or very acidic.
- A neighborhood gempelicanfanDined on 6/6/2014Great atmosphere, menu and wine list. Even though it is French-inspired there are things on the menu for everyone. I'm a lifelong resident of the area and it is so nice to have such a quality restaurant nearby.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- the finest in true French DiningTravelingfoodiesDined on 6/5/2014the Bleu Boheme continues to be my favorite restaurant in San Diego. The food,service, ambiance, cost and total dining experience is unparalleled anywhere in the region. My wife & I travel extensively up and down the state from San diego to the San Francisco Bay Area on a monthly basis. I would rate this restaurant on par with the finest restaurants we have encountered anywhere we have traveled as Foodies.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Logitech has released a new wireless speaker compatible with smartphones, tablets and computers. The UE Mini Boom crams a lot of new technology, like NFC and modular pairing, into its small, affordable price-tag.
The Beats Music streaming service just went live in the U.S. with apps available for both Android and iOS (and Windows Phone later). But the new service's life comes with a blood sacrifice from MOG, another Beats-held streaming music service.
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EU escalates Microsoft case, issues Windows 8 warning
The European Commission this morning took another step toward a possible fine against Microsoft and delivered a public warning to the company over a component of Windows 8, two days before the release of the new operating system. Antitrust regulators say they have reached a preliminary finding that Microsoft failed to comply with its promises under… Read More
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Microsoft's decision to prevent Internet Explorer 10 users from being tracked online, by default, is getting an extraordinary response from some of the world's largest advertisers, in the form of a letter to the Redmond company this week from the Association of National Advertisers, objecting to to the plan. The letter was signed by representatives of… Read More
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Microsoft is in hot water in Europe, again, after failing to include a required browser "ballot" in Windows 7 for the better part of last year. Bloomberg News reports today that European regulators are preparing a complaint against the company, formally known as a statement of objections, as a possible prelude to additional antitrust fines. EU… Read More
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Web analytics firm StatCounter, which has been reporting a steady decline in Internet Explorer market share, has issued an extensive defense of its research techniques in an open letter to Microsoft's Roger Capriotti, the IE product marketing director who previously challenged the research company's statistical methods. StatCounter contends that its numbers are a more accurate… Read More
Chrome passes Internet Explorer, but can the stats be believed?
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Researchers: Internet Explorer declines have 'stabilized'
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Google: Microsoft's IE gotcha based on outdated, little-used privacy protocol
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After getting held up, having a gun pointed at their children, and shots fired all inside their own home one family wants out of Michiana.
"Somebody knocked on my back door and I said 'Who is it?' and they said Aaron," said Esmerelda Savilla, a South Bend resident.
When Savilla answered her door, at the 1200-block of Lincoln Way West, late Wednesday night she expected to see a friend of hers. Instead she says she was greeted by three strangers wearing masks and holding guns.
"They got me on the floor and pointed the gun," said Savilla. "They went into my living room and they pistol whipped my husband and took all our money."
She says the thieves also fired two shots and pointed the guns at her children before they ran away. By the time police arrived the emotional damage was done and the suspects were gone.Thankfully no one was injured.
"I thank god because my kids are everything to me and if something were to happen to them I don't know what I would've done," said an emotional Savilla.
The neighborhood the Savillas live in looks the same as it did the night before this all happened, but emotionally it's been shaken. Neighbors say they now fear for their safety, knowing it could have just as easily been their home broken into.
"I have a daughter here and there are other children on the block," said Denise Chavous, neighbor. "It just bothers me that people would just take it upon themselves to invade another person's privacy."
Some neighbors are considering getting security systems, but one woman said she does not know if that would make a difference. She thinks if someone wants to break into your house they will try regardless of what security you have. Either way these neighbors say the feel uneasy after what transpired.
Savilla says police told her the suspects might be arrested soon, but for her that will not fix things entirely. She knows her family will not be able to sleep the same again in their home, so they have decided to move to Florida.
"You get traumatized," said Savilla. "You know it's crazy how people could just come in your house. We're working hard people and they just come and take our money you know."
Savilla added the thieves also stole her cell phone too, but police found it on the side of the road not too far from her house and returned it.
Police told FOX28 early Thursday they do have a good lead for the suspects.
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Barco has opened a new subsidiary in Toronto, Canada. The new subsidiary follows recent key appointments in the areas of sales, marketing, and service for the Canadian market.
"Barco is experiencing continuous growth in Canada," says Tom Ray, executive VP of Barco, Inc. in America. "We feel confident that Canada's market offers a substantial upward potential for all of Barco's business units, and we therefore believe that now is the right time to move forward with a considerable investment in this market."
"Barco's new Canadian subsidiary reflects our confidence in the North American market, as well as our commitment to enhancing the quality of our service and support to our customers and channel partners in the region," says Luc Kindt, president global sales & services and senior vice-president of Barco. "The growth potential for the media & entertainment and control room market, as well as the medical imaging market in Canada is solid, and I am confident that our local presence will contribute substantially to business we receive in those markets."
Barco's Canadian head office is located at:
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5925 Airport Road, Suite 200
Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1W1
Phone: (905) 405-6225 or (877) 44 BARCO
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by Tom Dickson and Greg Breining
Hunting is a blast! You spend all day outside, sometimes tramping through the woods, sometimes hiding in a duck blind, sometimes walking through grassy fields.
It's a challenge. You have to figure out what wild animals eat, where they hide, when they move around. You learn to recognize different habitats - the places where animals live. And you get to see firsthand that the meat we eat comes from animals, not from a grocery store.
Although hunting can be fun, it's no game. This is a serious sport where you must always be very careful. Goofing around is never allowed. Guns can and do kill people. Look at the two hunters in this picture. Notice that they point their shotgun barrels away from each other. Notice that the guns are open so that they cannot accidentally fire.
Like most hunters, these hunters know that the lasting fun of hunting comes only when it is conducted safely and ethically.
It's a Saturday morning in early December, and a light dusting of snow covers the ground. With a shotgun tucked under your arm, you and your friend walk slowly across a pasture.
You'd asked the woman who owns this land if you could hunt for rabbits. You were a bit nervous asking. But she was nice. "Check out the Old Place,"she said. "I always see rabbits there."
As you reach the abandoned farmhouse, you can see why rabbits live there. Grass and vines have grown up over the collapsed porch. Out back sits an old, rusted car with weeds sticking up through the hood and broken windshield. A big pile of brush stands by an old barn.
You've learned from other hunts that rabbits hide in the thickest, most tangled brush they can find. They must like this place. Fresh rabbit tracks in the snow show they have been moving about earlier.
You walk up to the brush pile and give it a kick. Nothing. Your friend tries. Nothing. As you turn away, you catch a movement out of the corner of your eye. You spin around to see a rabbit dashing from the brush. Checking to see that your friend is safely behind you, you click off the safety. The rabbit runs 20 yards and stops near the old car. You raise your shotgun but then lower it. The pellets might ricochet off the metal.
The rabbit hops a few feet past the car. Your friend whispers, "Shoot." You raise the gun, steady the bead on the rabbit, and fire. The rabbit somersaults then lies still. You pick it up and put it in the back pocket of your hunting vest.
Later that morning your friend shoots a rabbit, and you shoot another. You stop by to thank the woman for letting you hunt there, then head home to ask Mom or Dad to help you clean and fry the rabbits for dinner.
What does fried rabbit taste like? Like fried chicken but much better because you got it yourself.
You're cold. Colder than you have ever been in your life. Almost two hours ago you walked through the dark woods and climbed up into this tree stand. You imagine your friends back home, just now waking up in their warm beds.
But you have to stick it out if you want to shoot a deer this year. Besides, you still have some hot chocolate in your thermos. Maybe its time for another cup.
What was that? Something walking slowly, crunching crisp leaves. Carefully, you look over your left shoulder. Your eyes search the trees and bushes for movement. But everything is still.
Then you see it. The flick of an ear. Its a whitetail buck! Your heart starts beating so hard and fast you're afraid the deer can hear it. He continues on the trail, stopping every few yards to look around. Slowly you raise the rifle your uncle lent you. The crosshairs in the scope shake as you try to settle them on the spot he told you to aim for. You aim a few inches back from where the deer's front leg meets its body.
As you take a deep breath and slowly let it out, the shaking slows down. After double-checking through the scope to make sure no house or person is behind your target, you click off the safety and slowly squeeze the trigger.
The deer leaps once, runs a few yards, and then collapses, dead. Then you hear a yell. Your uncle Bill and aunt Judy heard the shot from their deer stand. Now they are coming to help you field dress the deer and take it back to the cabin. Your legs are still shaking as you empty your gun and carefully climb down from the stand. Judy gives you a hug, and Bill shakes your hand. "Nice shooting," he says with a big grin. They know just how you feel.
Your dog is excited. With her tail up and nose to the ground, she weaves through the tall grass next to a cornfield. You take a few quick steps to keep up. You hold your shotgun ready, but the safety is on, and you take quick note of your friends. You must know where they are - where you can shoot safely and where you must not shoot no matter what.
Suddenly a ring-necked pheasant bursts into the air, just a few feet ahead of your dog. Its wingbeats sound like explosions and your heart races. Is it a rooster or a hen? Yes, there's the red face, rich brown chest and long tail. Its a rooster - legal game. And its flying in a direction where you can safely shoot. You raise your gun, slide off the safety, swing the sights ahead of the bird, and squeeze the trigger. The recoil from the shot rocks your shoulder, and the pheasant folds, in the way a creature does when life leaves quickly. It sails into the deep grass.
You follow your dog to where you last saw the bird. She disappears into the tall grass. Seconds later, she reappears with the pheasant in her mouth and brings it over. You hold the soft, warm bird several minutes, turn it over, and admire the splash of sunlight in every feather. You drop the pheasant into the pouch of your vest. Then you and your dog begin searching the field once again.
A rifle is named for twisted grooves, called rifling, inside the barrel. Unlike a shotgun, which has a smooth barrel, the rifle spins the bullet like a football in flight. The spinning helps the bullet to fly accurately for several hundred yards. Hunters use rifles of different calibers for small game such as rabbits, and squirrels, as well as for big game such as deer, moose, and bears.
A shotgun fires a swarm of small pellets to kill hard-to-hit game, such as birds in flight or bounding rabbits. A shotgun can also shoot a single large bullet, called a slug, for deer. It is a short-range weapon, effective up to about 50 yards with birdshot, a bit farther with slugs for deer.
Rifle cartridges are made up of a bullet and a brass casing. The casing contains explosive powder. When the powder burns, it pushes the bullet out the rifle barrel at a very high speed.
Many hunters enjoy the challenge of using a bow. Because the killing range of a bow is less than 40 yards, a bowhunter must get close to the animal - much closer than a hunter with a rifle or shotgun needs to get. That's why bowhunters wear camouflage clothing and even face paint. They try to look just like a tree so the deer won't see them.
This modern bow design uses a system of pulleys to make it easier to hold the bowstring at full draw.
Hunters use bows and arrows for a variety of game, especially white-tailed deer. They must take shots at close range, usually less than 40 yards.
If you're under 14, you must have your parent with you when you hunt. No one under 12 may hunt big game. In early spring and fall, the DNR Firearms Safety Training Program teaches young hunters safety, ethics, first aid, wildlife management basics, and wildlife identification. Young hunters who complete the 12-hour course earn a Firearms Safety Certificate.
Several conservation groups offer youth hunting programs, including camps and daylong classes: Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Forkhorn program, Ducks Unlimited Greenwing program, Minnesota Waterfowl Association Woodie Camp, and Pheasants Forever Ringnecks program.
Hunting book, magazines, and videos can tell you how and where to hunt. Look for them in libraries or sporting goods stores. One of the best books for beginners is The Art of Hunting, published by the Hunting and Fishing Library.
The DNR offers two special hunts to promote youth hunting. On Take a Kid Hunting Weekend, resident adults may hunt small game without a license if accompanied by a youth under age 16. On Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day, youth under age 16 may hunt ducks when accompanied by a nonhunting adult. For more information call the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 1-888-646-6367 (1-888-MINNDNR).
Always handle a gun as if it were loaded, controlling the direction of the muzzle at all times. The hunters in the photo at left are handing off their guns as they cross a fence to avoid tripping with a gun. The actions are open so the guns cannot fire.
Never point a weapon at a person, or anything you do not wish to shoot. Keep your safety on until the moment you intend to shoot. Be absolutely certain of the identity of your target. Never shoot at silhouettes or other indistinct forms or movement. Refuse to hunt with anyone who does not follow these basic rules.
To hide from geese, ducks, and wild turkeys, hunters often wear camouflage clothing. But during firearms deer season and in situations when other hunters might mistake them for animals in the brush, hunters must wear blaze orange to be seen.
In case you get lost or hurt in the woods, make sure you carry a survival pack at all times. The pack should have a compass, matches or lighter, knife, rain jacket, and whistle to signal your companions.
Every hunter needs to think about hunting ethics - what's the right or wrong thing to do. Hunting laws tell you what is legal or illegal, but they can't always help you decide what behavior is fair or good. For example, it is not against the law to shoot at a goose flying high in the sky. But if its out of range, you?ll more likely cripple it than kill it. Is it ethical to shoot, or should you wait for a lower-flying goose?
How do you know what is right and wrong? Ask adult hunters what they would do in certain situations. Read hunting books and magazines, which have many stories about hunters who struggle to choose between right and wrong actions. Finally, pay attention to your conscience. If you think something might be wrong, it usually is.
In general, ethical hunting means you should:
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What would YOU do? Consider the three situations presented below and decide how you would act. In some cases, you might choose your actions for legal or safety reasons as well as ethical reasons.
Aldo Leopold, a famous hunter and environmentalist, said, "A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience, rather than by a mob of onlookers."
Tom Dickson is staff writer for the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Greg Breining is managing editor of the Volunteer.
A complete copy of the article can be found in the September-October 1998 issue of Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, available at Minnesota public libraries.


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Another of those great images of sea phenomena that I like, cross (or grid) waves, which occur when two sets of waves travelling from different directions cross at an angle of 45° or more. This creates very steep short-crested waves that can be dangerous for shipping. From the European Space Agency.
Put some Channel Swimmers out there, you could have a game of Sea-Chess and get some good training in.
EDIT March 21st 2013: This post is getting a hammering from people that don't believe this is real. Please check the comments for my update & explanation (that it is genuine and how it can be caused), and also a way for you to check the photo for yourself, if you believe the European Space Agency (and I) are lying to you.


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JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) - It's one of Louisville's most popular waterfront attractions, but people who live across the river won't get to use the Indiana approach to the Big Four Bridge for awhile. The Indiana ramp to the pedestrian bridge has been delayed again.
Our partners over at the News and Tribune say it's all linked to the lighting. A change in the lighting scheme to better fit the historic neighborhood pushed the Indiana ramp opening back at least six months. It was supposed to happen November 1, but now the News and Tribune says it's delayed indefinitely.
Wednesday may not have been the best day to show you how much people love the Big Four Bridge.
"It's just a different feeling than walking other places and we enjoy downtown," said pedestrian Rita Hinton.
Then again, just the fact that Hinton and Herbert Binder took their bi-weekly stroll despite the cloudy, wet skies might give you a hint that this bridge has a lot of fans.
"It's a good experience, this bridge is," Binder said. "It's actually the best thing that's happened in a long time here in Louisville."
From a flash mob proposal to countless family outings over the Ohio River, tens of thousands have enjoyed the pedestrian bridge, but businesses in Jeffersonville can't currently join the party because the ramp to the Indiana side still isn't finished.
"We've talked about maybe walking over for lunch at one of the restaurants and enjoying the riverfront," said Hinton.
"I'm sure it brings a lot of attraction to the area, so it will be a good thing," Preston Pace said.
Pace manages Cluckers on Jeffersonville's riverfront. Like many businesses near the planned Big Four Station Park at the foot of the ramp, he's looking forward to increased foot traffic and more business.
"I hope so," said Pace. "It will be a great thing for the city, a great thing for both areas: Louisville and Indiana so I think it should be a good thing for us. I hope they get it done soon."
Project managers told the News and Tribune the best they can do is offer hope the ramp will be open now by the end of November. In the meantime, Hinton and others on the Big Four Bridge for what it currently has to offer.
"We just enjoy walking," Hinton said. "We're here for the exercise."
The News and Tribune reports that the Big Four Bridge is so popular that just over a nine-day span in June 45,000 pedestrians and 4,500 bikes used it.
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Answer: I went to India and spent a great deal of time buggering about with smartphones. And then used that as background material for writing a guide to mobile phone travel in India. The guide isn't quite finished yet, but I've written an article about some of the more bureaucratic bits for Smart Phone Travel.
I also went to an amazing wedding, and enjoyed the coldest temperatures the northern hill city of Dehradun has seen since Independence. Which was, well, cold. Had great familial fun in Mumbai, and great touristy fun in Pondicherry and Chennai. Indian Railways' day train from Pondicherry to Chennai was surprisingly good (and had a power socket for my mobile phone, amazingly and relevantly to the context of the post).
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Infinuvo Hovo 510 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner$199.99The Infinuvo Hovo 510 is a multi-function robotic vacuum with strong cleaning power. • Keeps carpets and floors clean in-between regular vacuuming • Push one button to start cleaning • AUTO and SPOT cleaning modes • Remote control with LCD display • Programmable scheduler • Returns to charging station when battery is low • 3.6 inch low profile to fit under furniture • 1 year warranty
Hoover CH53010 Task Vac Commercial Bagless Upright Vacuum$209.99The Hoover CH53010 Task Vac is a bagless upright vacuum for commercial environments. There are no bags to buy or change. Attachments are included for above the ground cleaning. • 12 amp motor • HEPA filtration • 35 foot, 3-prong grounded cord • Easy change, long life belt • 1 year Hoover commercial warranty
Remanufactured Hoover UH71209RM WindTunnel Whole House Bagless Upright$79.99The Remanufactured Hoover UH71209RM WindTunnel Whole House Bagless offers a sleek, lightweight design that packs all the power and simplicity needed to get your floors truly clean at a practical price. The UH71209RM features: • System Check Indicator • 10 foot stretch hose and extension wand • 25 foot power cord with auto rewind • HEPA filtration
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Remanufactured Dyson DC25 Red Multi Floors Bagless Upright Vacuum$309.99The Dyson DC25 Red Multi Floor is an upright vacuum designed for cleaning carpet and hard floors. • Ball™ technology for easy maneuvering • Lifetime washable HEPA filter • 11 amp motor • 16.12 lbs. • Animal turbo hand tool not included • 3 year Dyson and ABC Vacuum warranty
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Regular Price: $249.99The Dyson DC58 is a cordless vacuum cleaner designed for quick flexible above-the-floor cleaning. Like all cordless handheld vacs, the Dyson DC58 is designed for spot-cleaning and quick pickups. It is not made for cleaning entire homes due to its small capacity and short running times. • 350W digital motorV6 • 2 Tier Radial Cyclones • Fade-free nickel manganese cobalt battery • Recharges up to 3X faster than other battery types • Dual power mode let's you adjust power needed to perform a variety of tasks • 2 year Dyson warranty This item can only be shipped to confirmed addresses with signature required.
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Out of stock$199.99The Dyson DC26 Multi floor is an ultra-lightweight bagless canister vacuum designed for all floor types. Perfect for small homes and apartments. • 12 amp motor • Lifetime washable HEPA filter • 8 lbs. main unit weight, Dyson's lightest canister vacuum • 8 inch Turbinehead carpet brush • 3 year Dyson and ABC Vacuum warranty Not Included: 10 inch Articulating Hard Floor Tool This item can only be shipped to confirmed addresses with signature required.
Hoover UH70055 Turbo Cyclonic Bagless Upright$99.99The Hoover UH70055 Turbo Cyclonic Bagless gives you long lasting suction power and features: • HEPA filtration and bagless design • 15 inch wide cleaning path • Metal handle with comfort grip that converts to extension wand • Easy empty bottom release dust cup
As one of the essentials fixture of any home, vacuum cleaners are part of any family's cleaning routine. It's no wonder then that they have evolved to become an incredibly convenient and powerful tool. Each home has different needs, so finding the perfect vacuum – at a discount nonetheless! - for your house requires some knowledge about the different features a vacuum can contain.
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NEW ORLEANS - Celebrating all things Gentilly, Gentilly Fest rolls into its fifth year at Pontchartrain Park.
It's family-friendly fun with live music and food.
The free event also supports several groups like New Orleans police, fire and EMS.
Festival chair Denise McConduit and sponsorship chair Gretchen Bradford were in the studio with more details. We also had Vanessa Quai, all the way from the South Pacific, who is making her U.S. musical debut at the festival.
The fest begins at 6 p.m. on Friday on the corner of Prentiss and Press drives.
The fest runs through Sunday and is free and open to the public.
Quai performs on the main stage on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the main stage.
For more information, visit http://gentillyfest.com/.
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---- — If Samuel Adams had to deal with the twisted regulatory mess that currently constitutes state oversight of beer and beer making, he might never have attempted to become a brewer.
Or maybe the Founding Father would have focused his revolutionary zeal on the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and the outdated state laws that threaten the growth of one of the Bay State's oldest industries.
It is clear that for a state that prides itself on innovation and small-business growth, Massachusetts does a poor job supporting craft breweries.
The chief complaint among craft brewers testifying at a Statehouse hearing last week was the outdated law that ties small local breweries to large distributors, essentially for life.
The law, passed in 1971, was designed to protect small, family-owned wholesalers reliant on national brewers, Ipswich Ale founder Rob Martin told legislators. It served that function but now threatens to put a damper on the growth of the new wave of "mom and pop" businesses — craft brewers.
Martin, who is also the president of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild, said small brewers often have to fight their distributor for every restaurant account or every inch of package store shelf space. And if they lose that fight, there's little chance of dissolving the partnership.
The law has Chris Tkach, founder of Idle Hands Craft Ales in Everett, hesitant about expanding his business.
"This marriage for life with our distributor is a huge risk that gives me great pause on whether I want to move forward," Tkach testified, according to a story by Colleen Quinn of the State House News Service.
Distributors say the law doesn't need to be changed and note that brewers can go to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to change an agreement.
Looking to the ABCC for sound judgment, however, is too often a forlorn hope.
It was just a few years ago that the commission needlessly endangered the industry by requiring that craft breweries grow at least half the hops and grains they use, buy at least that amount from a Massachusetts farmer or pay tens of thousands of dollars more for a more expensive license. The rule, which was changed with no input from the state's more than two dozen "farmer-breweries," was wisely set aside by state Treasurer Steve Grossman. The incident does little to dispel the capriciousness of the commission's decision-making.
The brewers are backing a bill filed by state Rep. Alice Peisch of Wellesley that would make it easier to end relationships with distributors, and there are protections built in for those businesses. Distributors, for example, would be reimbursed for much of what they spent marketing and storing a craft brewery's product. Craft breweries that make up more than 20 percent of a distributor's business would have to abide by the current rules.
That seems fair. Of course, we could take it a step further and question the need for the rules at all. Craft breweries need the manpower and regional reach of distributors. As the appetite for craft beer expands — the industry has grown at an annualized rate of around 10 percent over the past five years and will be a $5.9 billion-a-year business by 2018, according to a report from IBIS World — distributors need to have specialized brews in their inventory. Why not allow the two to agree to their own contracts, without state interference?
The real losers under the current arrangement, of course, are the consumers, who see access to their favorite beers limited not by taste, but by the government.
The nation's most famous craft brewer, Jim Koch, supports revising the law, even though his Samuel Adams Brewing Co. has long moved past the "small business" stage.
"When I started brewing Sam Adams, I realized something very surprising here in Massachusetts," Koch testified last week. "Once I sold my beer to a distributor, they held the rights to my beer forever. Not my lifetime, or my children's lifetime, my grandchildren's lifetime. Forever."
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The Washington, D.C. traffic crawled past the bus stop where I waited, heat waves dancing above each car. I glanced at the brochures and maps for each historic site all neatly piled in front of me while a slight breeze blew my hair around my face, the most relief I had felt all day.
People in suits rushed by en route to important meetings or lunch dates, high heels clicking, briefcases swinging. All around me was the snap-and-flash of tourists' cameras mixed with idling car engines moving so slowly they were almost stopped. Tour guides pointed to and explained almost every building, raising "oohs" and "ahhs" from the groups following close behind.
Through a short break in traffic, I spotted a woman across the street firmly holding a sign that read "Picketing for Pride" in rainbow lettering. Her hair hung around her face, damp with sweat. Her eyes stared straight ahead, ignoring those looking at her in disgust. She didn't move; she didn't blink. She stood strong as rude comments and crumpled McDonald's wrappers were thrown at her from car windows. "Sinner!" they yelled, barely audible over the noise.
It amazed me that she could remain so dedicated through such abuse. She never fought back or sent a resentful glare toward her opposition. Even in the unbearable heat, she stood tall with her sign held high.
I found myself weaving between cars to cross the street. As I stood beside her, her eyes still stared straight ahead, not even acknowledging my presence.
"It's pretty hot out," I said. No smile, no nod, nothing. She just ignored me. "Hey, if you want to take a break, I'll hold the sign for you. You must be miserable in this sun."
"Exactly one year ago today, my brother was tortured and left to die because of his sexuality," she snapped, finally turning to face me. "He was tied up and beaten simply for who he was. I think I can handle a little heat." Just as quickly as she had turned toward me, she turned away, staring ahead once again. "You better get going," she said, nodding at my bus that had pulled up.
I looked at her, at the sweat dripping off her chin, and then at the brochures I held. Suddenly the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian, the White House ... it all seemed unimportant. I dropped the brochures into the trash, watched the bus pull away, and remained next to her. She turned to me and smiled faintly as a crumpled Big Mac wrapper landed at my feet.
This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.


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If he had wanted to convey the meaning of for when I'm allowed to get up and go home, he would probably have said, "I should like some of my clothes. For when I am allowed out/home."
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