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Upon arriving, it's difficult to believe that you're still in Buenos Aires. But it takes just 1 hour by train, 45 minutes by boat, and a short 5 minute walk through a green tunnel, you'll find yourself at the doorstep of the Echo Village. Immersed in the wilderness and wetlands, this Swedish-registered NGO was started by the Argentine after spending years studying permaculture while backpacking around Nordic countries and Latin America. Leonardo started the Echo-Movement about 5 years ago, and the first thing he did to kick it off was to bring bags of Californian red worms to start the permaculture cycle.
Here, the project's only house is made from recycled wood and it was constructed with the help of neighbors and local island builders. The balcony uses wild tacuara canes that grow fast all around the islands. Tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, pumpkins, eggplants, and peppers are some of the many delights that grow on cane structures or raised earth beds—which also happen to double as pond walls.
Reuse and conservation is at the heart of the movement, and examples of Leonardo's heightened consciousness can be seen throughout the site. In the images above, yellow bleach bottles are cut out to catch wind while safely keeping birds away; beautiful pumpkins grow protected inside a tipi; and an earth oven provides for zero-energy pizza parties during warm summer nights.
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Days of Wine and Bleak is traditional manifestation anually held in Virpazar and its dedicated to promotion of wine production and fish based national cuisine of Montenegro.
Welcome to Montenegro!
Montenegro is often called the pearl of the Mediterranean and perhaps not without reason. It is the land of contrasts, situated at the Adriatic coast, in the south-east Europe. This is one country which, despite its size, has a long and immensely rich history and surprising variety of geographical landscapes: glistening beaches, stunning mountains, beautiful clear lakes and gushing rivers. Montenegro has five National Parks and two UNESCO protected world heritage sites.
In order to help you explore the country and tailor your holiday, we presented different accommodation options throughout Montenegro, as well as different tours and activities. Please make sure that you checked the latest deals, and if you have any questions related to accommodation, tours, transfers, restaurants or other details related to your travel to Montenegro – please do not hesitate to contact us!
On the map, Montenegro is located in the heart of Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is 1500 km from Paris and Berlin, 500 km from Rome, and about 200 km west of Moscow. Montenegro borders Serbia and Albania on one side, where it has high peaks which lead to a segment of Karst in the western Balkan Peninsula. This leads to a narrow six kilometre coastal plain. These plains stop suddenly in the north and this is where Mount Lovćen and Mount Orjen also plunge abruptly into the Bay of Kotor.
The various geographical formations are so close that you can wake up to breakfast at the pretty Adriatic coast, have lunch at the banks of Skadar Lake and take for an evening walk in the environs of the Montenegrin Mountains. You can hardly get such a variety of experiences anywhere else in the world in one day. A Montenego tour will enchant you as you explore the diverse landscapes and historical regions.
Montenegro is the perfect holiday destination for many reasons. It has unique traditions, culture and history which make it interesting and offer a multitude of exciting things to see & do across the region. It is also blessed with salubrious weather, clean air and beautiful natural landscapes. Choose your hotel in Montenegro based on its proximity to the many Montenegrin highlights.
The country of Montenegro is one part Balkan and one part Mediterranean. The Mediterranean part is close to Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Albania and Italy. Make sure you take your camera and be trigger happy as any view you shoot will be breathtaking. Despite being small this country is endowed with plenty of contrasting natural forms.
The country of Montenegro is divided into 22 municipalities which can be classified into three main geographical regions.
The first is the coastal region, stretching along the 295 km long Montenegrin coast. This region draws the tourist crowds as it has several attractions such as several picturesque old towns, a long stretch of beach that goes on for 72 kilometres and several hotels.
The second region is the central region where the Zeta River Valley is located. This is also where the country's capital Podgorica is located.
The third region is the northern region which has some of the most beautiful natural formations in Montenegro. There are high mountains, which are dotted with clean and pristine lakes, and many rivers emanate from this region. In winter this is the place to visit to enjoy winter sports such as skiing - the there are a number of ski resorts in Montenegro. Take a skiing tour in Montenegro to explore the vast mountainous region is a great idea, and there are numerous Montenegro hotels in the region to make your stay comfortable. In summer, too, Montenegro can be enjoyed as the continental weather during the day time is ideal for swimming in rivers such as Lim or in lakes such as Pesica, Plavsko and Siska. The evenings have bracing weather, with temperatures ranging from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius.
Some of the most rugged terrain of Europe can be found in the mountains of Montenegro. The average height of these mountains is more than 2,000 metres (6,560 ft). One of the important peaks in this region is the Bobotov Kuk peak located in the Durmitor Mountains, which has an elevation of 2,522 metres (8,274 ft). It is believed that the Montenegrin mountain ranges are those parts of the Balkan Peninsula that were eroded by ice during the last glacial period.
The country also has several National Parks. They are Lake Scutari, which has an area of 64 km² (25 sq miles); Lovćen with an area of 64 km² (25 sq miles); Biogradska Gora, which has an area of 54 km² (21 sq miles); Durmitor with an area of 390 km² (150 sq miles); and Biogradska Gora, which has an area of 54 km² (21 sq miles).
Montenegro also has two sites that are listed under the UNESCO World Heritage sites, namely, Durmitor and Tara River Canyon, and old city of Kotor. The country also has historical and cultural sites from Gothic, Baroque and pre-Romanesque periods. There are some significant religious monuments in the Montenegrin coastal regions, which include the Basilica of St. Luke; Our Lady of the Rocks or Gospa od Škrpjela as it is locally known; the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in Kotor (also known as Cattaro under the Venetians);and the Savina Monastery. The medieval monasteries in Montenegro are also beautiful and are decorated with frescoes that span thousands of square metres. Transport in Montenegro is wide and varied meaning the tourist attractions in Montenegro are easy to reach and taking yourself on a self-guided tour of Montenegro easy to accomplish.
Montenegro also has a traditional dance known as Oro. It is basically a circle dance and involves dancers who stand on one another's shoulders and form a circle. They encircle one or two dancers who dance in the middle. Experience the traditional dance while enjoying a meal in one of Montenegro's traditional restaurants before heading out to explore the happening Montenegrin nightlife.
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Discover Old Royal Montenegro -Every Thursday from Budva & Kotor!!! Available from 17th of April - 16th of October 2014!!!
Discover Old Royal Montenegro Tour - Starting EVERY THURSDAY FROM BUDVA & KOTOR!!! Booking is available from 17th of April - 16th of October!!![more info]
Discover Old Town of Kotor - Every Wednesday at 9:00am!! Available from 16th of April - 15th of October 2014!!!
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Boka Bay Tour - Starting EVERY FRIDAY FROM BUDVA & KOTOR!!! Booking is available from 18th of April to 17th of October 2014!!![more info]
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The Boka Bay (Montenegrin: Boka Kotorska; in Italian Bocche di Cattaro), is situated in southwestern Montenegro. The picturesque towns of Tivat, Kotor, Perast, Risan, Prcanj and Herceg Novi with their natural surroundings are the most interesting tourist attractions.[more info]
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Enjoy a fascinating excursion along the paths leading to the heart of Old Royal Montenegro. This tour is a unique way to discover the three gems of Montenegro – the coastal towns of Budva and Kotor and Montenegro`s historic capital - Cetinje.[more info]
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The town of Kotor is situated in the most secluded part of Boka Kotorska (The Bay of Kotor). It is one of the towns that attract great number of tourists throughout the year.[more info]
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The city of Podgorica is situated in the central part of Montenegro, on a wide plateau that is stretching from mountains in the North and largest lake in the Balkans in the South, Skadar Lake.[more info]
Explore National Park Skadar Lake and discover natural, cultural and historical treasures of Montenegro in a single day.
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Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or Podgorica town to Tivat.[more info]
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Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or Podgorica Town to Budva, Becici, Sveti Stefan or Przno.[more info]
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Private transfer from Podgorica Airport to Podgorica Town.[more info]
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Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or Podgorica town to Kolasin.[more info]
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Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or Podgorica town to Kotor.[more info]
Hotel Queen of MontenegroLocation: Budva
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Hotel Queen of Montenegro offers all the amenities of a top four star hotel, to meet the needs of business travellers as well as families and individuals.
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Hotel Splendid Conference and Spa Resort is the first 5-star hotel in Montenegro, well-known for its great location, excellent service and celebrity guests. It is the ideal place for those who wish the most exclusive holiday.[more info]
Hotel AstoriaLocation: Budva
From: EUR 65
In the heart of the historic Old Town resides this charming boutique hotel. If you are looking for touch of luxury and romance between the ancient walls of Budva, then this is the place to be.[more info]
Hotel MontenegroLocation: Budva
Hotel Montenegro is a family-friendly resort which offers perfect luxury and tranquility.[more info]
Hotel Sentido TaraLocation: Budva
Perfectly positioned next to one of the most famous Montenegrin beaches - sandy Becici beach, recently refurbished, Hotel Sentido Tara offers high quality accommodation and services. With wide variety of facilities and kind service, this hotel will make sure that you have a perfect holiday.
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PRA steps up bank capital battle as it consults on tough EU rules
The Prudential Regulation Authority is consulting on new EU capital requirements as it turns up the heat on banks' capital positions.
The new CRDIV rules chiefly aim to improve the quality of assets held by banks, building societies and investment firms in their capital requirements. The new laws will also introduce Basel III capital rules into EU law.
The PRA has recently been locked in battle with UK banks such as Barclays and Nationwide over meeting 3 per cent leverage ratios ahead of schedule.
Earlier this year it published a list of banks with capital shortfalls amounting to a £25bn capital black hole in the sector.
Business secretary Vince Cable hit out at the "capital Taliban" at the Bank of England limiting lending and choking off growth.
The PRA says the UK capital regime for the banking sector and investment firms will remain broadly the same under CRDIV but there are a number of important changes which will affect UK firms.
CRDIV places greater emphasis on the highest quality of capital, known as core equity tier 1, which the PRA supports.
The FCA says there will be nearly 2,500 investment firms affected by the rules changes including 105 financial adviser firms.
Despite the EU voting to cap bankers' bonuses, the PRA said the changes are not "substantive" and it would follow guidance given by the parliamentary commission on banking standards. The commission opposed the bonus cap and opted for 10 year deferred payments and significant clawback powers.
PRA chief executive Andrew Bailey says: "Well capitalised and resilient firms are crucial for ensuring financial stability and supporting UK growth.
"The PRA has already acted to increase both the amount and quality of capital held by firms, reflecting our determination to improve the stability of UK firms after the crisis. This has put UK firms in a good position to meet the new requirements whilst continuing to provide banking services and support lending to the real economy."
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Having an emergency evacuation plan is critical in any survival situation. If the SHTF, having a plan of action will put you about 20 steps ahead of the mindless morons who spent their time watching T.V.
Your Evacuation plan should take into account the following things:
The Most likely emergency scenarios:
Put on your thinking cap! Start to list the most likely emergency situations that can take place. Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Civil Unrest, War, Riots, Nuclear or Terror Attacks, Etc…
Then sketch out some ideas of what you would do when the SHTF and put together a custom survival plan for each scenario.
Stay or Go?
This decision can be huge; each choice has benefits, and risks associated with it. Think about what things would have to happen to make you leave your home. Hint: if you waited for the government to issue mandatory evacuation orders, you waited to long.
Meet up place
When disaster hits there's a good chance that your family may not be together. Now is the time to decide on a family meeting place. Pick a place that's easy to find and make sure each member of your family can find it during an emergency.
Have multiple routes out.
Keep in mind that during a disaster most of the major highways are going to be completely clogged with people trying to get out. Plan now and map out as many different evacuation routes as possible. Use Google Maps to print out possible evacuation routes and then laminate the paper so it hold up when you need it.
Don't forget to print out vehicle and walking routes (hiking trails, railroad tracks, side roads etc… should all be considered.)
Survival Supplies:
What items do you need to survive for 72 hours, a week, a month or even indefinitely? Put together a survival / Bug Out Bag of essential items that you'll need to survive each situation.
Your bag should be designed around your family, climate, and health. There's no one size fits all bag, so you need to be especially careful when choosing what items you pack, and make sure you customize your bag for your unique needs.
Where will you go?
Bugging out without a place to go isn't a plan. Make sure you know exactly where you're going before disaster strikes. If you don't own land or a second house, then look for areas to camp that can sustain you and your family.
You may also want to look into investing in a bug out vehicle, a 4 season tent or a small travel trailer.


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Tales of Beatnik Glory – Charlotte editionPaul, · Categories: General
Friends with whom I helped run an underground paper in Charlotte NC in 1968 and 69 will be on the Charlotte Talks show on WFAE tomorrow, Wednesday November 10 at 9 am.
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In 1968 a few young men at East Mecklenburg High School began publishing a magazine out of a shed in one of their backyards. They called it The Inquisition and those boys made what some folks say is history. The liberal content of the paper promoting civil rights, opposing the Vietnam War and more caught the attention, and the ire of much of Charlottes authority figures. What happened next became fodder for legend. It was the first case in America where the free press and the first amendment came in conflict with simple zoning laws. Our guests today argue that the court case involving The Inquisition and its editors help blaze a trail for the entire southern underground press movement. We talk with two of the original editors of The Inquisition and a writer researching their story.
Suzanne Sink English Instructor, Author of an essay on The Inquisition story
Lynwood Sawyer Former Editor/Writer, The Inquisition
Russell Schwarz Former Editor/Writer, The Inquisition
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I heard this story on Charlotte Talks today. Great story and story about Jimi Hendrix. I also went to East Meck, so thats cool you all went there too. Just curious, where was the Red Carpet Inn at? I heard him say it was on Independence Blvd. I assume it was near the Coliseum, but the hotels around there dont have that name.
Thanks for the response. Yea, I did a little search and saw that their was a Red Carpet inn on Morehead street, but I wasn't sure if there was one on Independence at that time too. Your'e definitely right, that pic is the one on Morehead street. Cool picture and cool story on your blog. I am a native Charlottean, and I love to learn about the history. I google earthed 615 East Morehead and that motel has been demolished. I think it would have been cool if it was still there, and to visit rooms where they stayed.
My Step-dad was a manager at the Red Carpet Inn. I have an old guest book from those times, as well as pictures of the old Inn. There was an outdoor pool on the second story.


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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is an 84-amino acid polypeptide secreted by the parathyroid glands in response to relatively small changes in serum calcium (figure 1). Like all peptide hormones it has an N-terminal and C-terminal region. The first two amino acids in the N-terminal region of the molecule are obligatory for activation of the PTH 1 receptor (PTH1r), a membrane surface receptor expressed in multiple tissues including cartilage, bone, breast and kidney. While circulating, the intact 1-84 PTH peptide can be cleaved to several fragments at various tissues, although it is unclear if these fragments have intrinsic biologic activity. On the other hand, recombinant PTH 1-31 and 1-34 retain all of the biologic activity of the intact peptide (1-84) [1].
PTH is one of the two major hormones modulating calcium and phosphate homeostasis, the other being calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D). With respect to calcium, PTH is most responsible for maintaining serum ionized calcium concentrations within a narrow range, through its actions to stimulate renal tubular calcium reabsorption and bone resorption. Chronic exposure to high serum PTH concentrations (as seen with primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism) results in bone resorption. Given this observation, exogenous PTH would seem to be an unlikely candidate for the treatment of osteoporosis. However, intermittent administration of recombinant human PTH (both full-length 1-84 or fragment 1-34) has been shown to stimulate bone formation more than resorption, at least over the first 12 months of treatment.
This topic review will discuss the use of recombinant PTH as a therapy for osteoporosis. PTH physiology and other treatments for osteoporosis are reviewed in detail elsewhere. (See "Parathyroid hormone secretion and action" and "Overview of the management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women" and "Treatment of osteoporosis in men".)
Anabolic therapy for bone — PTH 1-34 (teriparatide, Forteo) and PTH 1-84 (PreOs) belong to a class of anti-osteoporosis drugs, the so-called "anabolic" agents [2]. These drugs, in contrast to antiresorptive agents, stimulate bone formation, activate bone remodeling and are administered subcutaneously as daily injections [3]. Other agents in this class include growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and parathyroid hormone (PTH)-related peptide (PTHrp). PTH 1-34, teriparatide, at a dose of 20 mcg/day is available in the United States and Europe for the treatment of severe osteoporosis in both men and women, while PTH 1-84 is approved in Europe but not in the United States. A PTH 1-31 preparation has been studied in a small phase two trial.
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SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island is offering a chance for some former students to return to school and finish what they started.
URI launched the pilot program, "Finish What You Started" this month to give students who completed three quarters of their degree but did not finish an opportunity to complete those last few credits and earn a bachelor's degree.
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Donald DeHayes said the program was initiated after URI officials observed that in the last 10 years, at least 2,000 students reached the upper level of their academic programs, 90 credits, and then dropped out of school.
"We thought it is our responsibility to help students complete their degree. They have already spent a significant amount of time and money," DeHayes said. "It's unfortunate. We know a student with a degree can double earning power over the next 10 years."
As part of the pilot program, URI reached out to 500 former students through letters. As URI officials began to speak with students who dropped out, DeHayes said they heard the personal stories of why they did not finish college.
"Some needed career advising or were lost. They always hoped they'd come back but never found the time or some even expressed embarrassment," DeHayes said. "It's easier for them that we're reaching out to them."
Services provided to help students find their way back to college include flexible schedules either at the Kingston or Providence campus or online, financial aid for those who qualify, career advising and academic support.
Since announcing the program early last week, DeHayes said many people beyond the 500 have contacted URI with interest in participating.
"We're very encouraged. If we can help 50 to 100 people, it not only creates more opportunity for them, but it's a source of pride and accomplishment for them. That's important. We're happy to be a part of it," DeHayes said.
The program fits into the national education agenda. President Obama has established a strong national agenda to get adults into college and completing college, DeHayes said.
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Definitions for virilization
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vi•ril•izeˈvaɪ rəˌlaɪz(v.t.)-ized, -iz•ing.
to induce or promote the development of male secondary sex characteristics in (a female); masculinize.
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masculinization, masculinisation, virilization, virilisation(noun)
the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
Development of the sex characteristics that are typically found in men.
In biology and medicine, virilization refers to the biological development of sex differences, changes that make a male body different from a female body. Most of the changes of virilization are produced by androgens. Virilization is most commonly used in three medical and biology of gender contexts: prenatal sexual differentiation, the postnatal changes of normal male puberty, and excessive androgen effects in girls or women.
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Posted By Ned Berke On December 31, 2010 @ 1:42 pm In News & Features | 24 Comments
With 2011 just hours away, it's time for Sheepshead Bites' Top 10 list. It's been a huge year, too. We had mosques, garbage, plows and concerts. Television shows and meeting videos and movie theater shutdowns (not to mention bed bugs!). It was the year of dead bodies found floating in the Bay, disastrous storms and douchebag eyeglass retailers.
It was also the year Sheepshead Bites was named Best Local Blog in Brooklyn and Manhattan [1], and was put on a list of most promising local news initiatives nationwide [2].
It's been a good year.
We've gone through the site's statistics for 2010 and discovered that these 10 stories snagged the most eyes from those in the neighborhood and beyond.
Asser-Levy Seaside Summer Concerts [3]
Thousands of people from across the tri-state area turned to Sheepshead Bites, as it became the first outlet to publish the 2010 lineup for Marty Markowitz's seaside bash. We uncovered the lineup in pieces, starting with Neil Sedaka and Brenda Lee, and eventually we were the first to announce headliners like John Legend, Belinda Carlisle and the B-52s.
Go To Hell Mayor Bloomberg (and other blizzard coverage) [4]
Since this has been going on this week, it probably doesn't need a recap. But our outrage at the storm resonated with residents across the city and was picked up by news media as far away as London. And my damn street still has not been plowed. What's a guy gotta do?
'Brighton Beach' Reality Show, a.k.a. 'Russian Jersey Shore' [5]
Sheepshead Bites was the first to discover the casting call for the planned series, just five days old at the time. Since then, it has been picked up by Lifetime [6] and has been shooting all over the neighborhood. Our coverage – which included the first interview with the show's producers – was so good Perez Hilton sought fit to plagiarize a quote from us [7].
Gerritsen Beach Halloween Chaos [8]
What can we say? Some people are just gaawbage. After local teens were busted wreaking havoc on their neighborhood [9] by GerritsenBeach.net, their parents went ape-shit on… well… on the blogger for exposing them. That's right, not the kids. The blogger. When Sheepshead Bites was the only one with a camera running at Gerritsen Beach Property Owners' Association meeting, where blogger Danny Cavanagh came to answer questions from parents, we caught the barrage of insults, accusations and threats tossed his way by upset parents.
Songwriter Pays Homage to Brooklyn [10]
Singer/songwriter Annika Vitolo, a native of Marine Park/Gerritsen Beach, composed this amazing homage to Brooklyn – with a heavy focus on its southern reaches – in a spin off of Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind." Though made in 2009, we came across it in April and it has remained a hit ever since. It continues to draw significant traffic through Facebook and Twitter sharing, proving once again – Brooklyn's got heart.
Kings Plaza Movie Theaters to Close [11]
We reported on the closing of Kings Plaza 6, the movie theaters at our infamous mall, back in January. The closure left the Sheepshead Bay United Artists as one of Southern Brooklyn's only major movie theaters – and, with that – totally unpleasant to go see a movie in.
Royal Crown Day Care Opens… Then Closes [12]
Parents were outraged to discover a slew of violations about Royal Crown Day Care, a new large facility that opened on Avenue Y near Coney Island Avenue. After a stunning 12 inspections, Health Department officials shut them down for unqualified teachers, improper maintenance of records, inadequate staff-to-child ratios and more. Sheepshead Bites later discovered that the center went seven months without a city-registered director [13], and many staffers had not had required background checks. Royal Crown's owner recently commented on Sheepshead Bites that he will soon open a new "child profit center [14]."
Sheepshead Bay High School May Close [15]
The city recently decided to keep Sheepshead Bay High School and nearby Dewey High School open for at least another year [16], though the principal of Sheepshead Bay H.S. is fighting to keep her job [17]. But when we first reported that the school was at risk of closing, parents, students, faculty and alumni were beside themselves [18]. We'll see what 2011 has in store for the neighborhood institution, which faces major restructuring challenges.
We first brought to light opposition to the planned Voorhies Avenue Islamic Cultural Center [20] – a.k.a. the Sheepshead Bay mosque – in January. But the story kept moving forward as opponents – and proponents – held rally [21]after rally [22]after rally [23]. The plans were approved in October [24], then pulled for additional review [25]the next day, and then approved again [26] the day after that. Opponents vow a fight in 2011, and have submitted challenges to the zoning.
Hell House Once Belonged To Famed Cartoonist [27]
The run down house at 1811 Voorhies Avenue has been a local curiosity for as long as I can remember. Its massive columns hinted at a previous magnificence locals could only imagine. Shortly after upset tenants vandalized the property [28], scrawling "Welcome to Hell" and "Bedbugs Paradise" in spray paint, we rediscovered the building's lost history. It is the former home of Windsor McCay, one of America's pioneering cartoonists and the grandfather of animation [29]. A fire did some major damage [30] to the property after our discovery, and it was recently gutted for renovation into a two-family home [31]. The property owner promises to keep the columns and the aesthetic, and we hope some of the historical value is preserved.
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[1] Best Local Blog in Brooklyn and Manhattan: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/08/sheepshead-bites-named-best-local-blog/
[2] most promising local news initiatives nationwide: http://www.rjionline.org/projects/mcellan/stories/community-news-sites/microlocal.php
[3] Asser-Levy Seaside Summer Concerts : http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/06/seaside-summer-concert-series-2010-schedule/
[4] Go To Hell Mayor Bloomberg (and other blizzard coverage) : http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/12/go-to-hell-mayor-bloomberg-this-is-why-were-angry/
[5] 'Brighton Beach' Reality Show, a.k.a. 'Russian Jersey Shore': http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/02/its-real-brighton-beachs-jersey-shore-not-a-hoax/
[6] picked up by Lifetime: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/10/brighton-beach-russian-jersey-shore-lands-tv-deal/
[7] plagiarize a quote from us: http://perezhilton.com/2010-02-28-casting-for-the-russian-jersey-shore
[8] Gerritsen Beach Halloween Chaos: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/11/gerritsen-beach-halloween/
[9] busted wreaking havoc on their neighborhood: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/11/gerritsen-beach-turns-into-halloween-war-zone/
[10] Songwriter Pays Homage to Brooklyn: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/04/songwriter-pays-homage-to-brooklyn-sheepshead/
[11] Kings Plaza Movie Theaters to Close: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/01/kings-plaza-movie-theaters-close-hello-best-buy/
[12] Royal Crown Day Care Opens… Then Closes: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/06/royal-crown-day-care-shut-down-by-health-dept/
[13] the center went seven months without a city-registered director: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/06/royal-crown-day-care-went-7-months-without-director/
[14] child profit center: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/12/photo-this-santa-is-creepy/#comment-113710811
[15] Sheepshead Bay High School May Close: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/02/sheepshead-bay-high-school-and-others-may-close/
[16] Sheepshead Bay High School and nearby Dewey High School open for at least another year: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/12/sheepshead-bay-h-s-dewey-h-s-to-stay-open/
[17] fighting to keep her job: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/12/sheepshead-bay-h-s-principal-vows-fight-for-job/
[18] beside themselves: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/11/video-sheepshead-bay-h-s-protests-planned-closure/
[19] Sheepshead Bay Mosque: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/11/sheepshead-bay-mosque-receives-permits-to-build/
[20] opposition to the planned Voorhies Avenue Islamic Cultural Center: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/01/sheepshead-bay-mosque-controversy/
[21] rally : http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/06/rally-reveals-conflict-within-anti-mosque-movement/
[22] rally : http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/06/in-mosque-issue-walk-of-peace-draws-anything-but/
[23] rally: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/09/outsiders-converge-on-voorhies-for-mosque-showdown/
[24] approved in October: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/10/mosque-plans-approved-construction-to-begin-soon/
[25] pulled for additional review : http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/10/city-delays-mosque-plans-as-another-review-begins/
[26] approved again: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/10/sheepshead-mosque-gets-dobs-final-approval/
[27] Hell House Once Belonged To Famed Cartoonist: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/tag/winsor-mccay-house/
[28] vandalized the property: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/02/welcome-to-hell-voorhies-home-gets-a-makeover/
[29] former home of Windsor McCay, one of America's pioneering cartoonists and the grandfather of animation: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/02/hell-house-once-home-of-famed-cartoonist/
[30] major damage: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/03/photos-mccay-house-fire-damage/
[31] gutted for renovation into a two-family home: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/11/winsor-mccay-house-sheepshead-bay-renovation/
[32] Whaddya Want?: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2008/05/whaddya-want/
[33] We're Calling A Snow Day!: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/12/were-calling-a-snow-day/
[34] Village Voice Spotlights Yiasou, Liman As Two Of City's Best Seafood Spots: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/02/village-voice-spotlights-yiasou-liman-as-two-of-citys-best-seafood-spots/
[35] Village Voice Names Di Fara, Totonno's The Two Best Pizzerias In New York City: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/10/village-voice-names-di-fara-totonnos-the-two-best-pizzas-in-new-york-city/
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Added:20 August 2006, 09:08
Are you a Price ?
Looking for descendants of Charles Price of Bridge Sollars.
Sons John / Tom / Charles Henry . Daughter Doris.
Family home was first house on left hand side over the new bridge at Bridge Sollars - I Think !!!!
Charles Henry Price married Lucy Manns at Gloucester Registry Office August 1928. He was Born 1904.
Spent all of his life in Forest of Dean. Was a good athlete.
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Hi my name is Julie Westoby(nee Thomas). I was born in Hereford and am now living in Gloucestershire. I went to Hunderton school in the 60's and then on to Redhill. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
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If anybody knows the whereabouts of Marion Hopcutt who used to live in St. Martins Hereford please contact me.
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Hello, My name is Valerie "Ann" Jones Lustenberger, I went to Scudamore School, worked at Bulmer's and done alote of dancing at Murial Robins. I'd like to get in touch with anybody who remember's me, especialy, Evelyn Merrick, I dont know her married name, she used to live at the Nelson Inn. I used to live on Wallis ave Hunderton, but I would love to hear from any of the gang from the Muriel Robins day. I had two sisters Irene and Joyce and one Brother Ted. My Mothers name was Mrs Cale.
I have lived in the USA since 1962, and my husband passed away 3years ago. Anybody out there still rember me?
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Alison and Wayne Lemar It's Lisa your God-daughter! I have lost your telephone number and really want to get in touch as alot has happened to me in the last few months! I'm living in Nottingham now and gave birth to my second little boy in December! Please get in touch! xx My Telephone number is 01159614733
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Added:20 July 2006, 19:09
My grandparents use to work in Bromyard Workhouse and I am trying to get a copy of an old photograph of the workhouse. The only photo's I can find are as the house is now - flats! Can anyone help!
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Added:16 July 2006, 18:44
My name is Sue Ketley. I am trying to locate George Henry Hill (or persons that may know him, or may have known him) who served with the British Army,
in India (aproximately 1938). George is thought to have been located in the Yarpole area around 1936/38. George is known to have been located in Ludlow in the 1970s.
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Added:15 July 2006, 19:38
Is anyone out there related to the Shuck family, who lived in the Bishops Frome , Cradley areas during the 18th. and 19th. centuries?
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Added:13 July 2006, 12:00
DAVIS - DAVIES or PRICE
My Great Grandfather was THOMAS DAVIES, his wife was ZILLAH PRICE. Born in 1870's. They had 8 children of whom my Grandfather WILLIAM THOMAS DAVIES was one of them. They were brought up in ASHPERTON and mainly BOSBURY.
Two children went to Canada, ROSA and BERTHA. ROSA married CHARLES RICHARD JONES. ANNE married surname HIAMS, they moved to MARTLEY in WORCESTER.
I am sure there were children and now grandchildren living somehwere.
Can anybody help, please e-mail me!
Name: Ruth Millar (nee DAVIES
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Added:09 July 2006, 10:51
I wonder whether there are any Ledbury residents who know that they are related to the Romany Lewis family, from the 1800's. They were farm workers , mainly around Bishops Frome, and also picked hops, and the daughters were glovers.My Great Grandfather was Henry Lewis. I would be very interested to hear from anyone with information.
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Added:01 July 2006, 20:55
I am looking for my father Norman Pitt. i know he lived in Hereford.He was married to my mother Imelda Pitt nee Mackin.They where married in 1972.My fathers mother was called Joyce.I know that she and her husband have since passed on but i would really to like to find out anymore about the Pitt family. please if you know anything please contact me.
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Added:24 June 2006, 14:32
Looking for Janet nee Jones daughter of Tom (now deceased I think) and Pam (last heard of in Ross on Wye)Janet is my cousin, I am Veronica nee Ashworth, I want them to know my Dad, Derrick William Ashworth has died, Pam's brother.
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we are looking 4 a friend of ours who once stayed with us at marden hereford Caroline Humphriesshe would no me as caroline use 2 no me on bucanan buses and my wife jane, she also use 2 have my german shepeard 2 look after when i use 2 go away on the buses named Kerry, we lost touch with her around 1988 when we went 2 Austraila and we would like 2 get in touch with her, if anyone nos of her or if she sees this message could they get in touch with me by my email, it would be nice 2 see her again and talk over old times, we have been back 2 Hereford 2 my wifes mums but never been able 2 found her please get in touch if anyone can help us as she was a very good friend and it was a pity we lost touch ,tys if anyone can help us.
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Added:16 June 2006, 03:58
I am afraid this query is a bit of a "shot in the dark", but I am doing
extensive genealogical research on my 'working sabbatical' whilst I am here
in Auckland, NZ, for a year.
Henry J (Penney) Newman, was my Great Grandmother's - Kate Saunders' (nee
Newman) Brother.
I am researching my family history, and have been for 2 years, and have found
out that one of my ancestors emigrated to New Zealand. The recent
finding is that my great grandmother's (Kate Penney Newman) brother,
married a Lucretia Lucy Le Grys. Her father was John Le Grys, and ran a newsagents in London.
Henry J (Penney) Newman married Lucretia Lucy Le Grys
They lived in Portobello Road, Kensington, London, in 1891
In 1901, they lived in Symonds Yat, Gloucester/Hereford, UK
Henry was a newsagent and also a Proprietor of the Temperance Hotel in Symonds Yat
The hotel then became the Forest View Hotel, near to the now Royal (was Rockford) Hotel
They had four children:
Louie - daughter - aged 10 in 1901
Ivy - daughter - aged 8 in 1901
Raymond - son - aged 3 in 1901
Douglas - son - aged 1 in 1901
Henry was aged 36 in 1901
Lucretia was aged 35 in 1901
My great grandmother's husband was James Saunders, Chief Superintendent of
the Great Western Railway for 40 years, and lived in Hanwell, London, UK.
Kate Saunder's (nee Newman) siblings were: Clara, Laura, Henry J (Penney),
Edith and Alice. Their parents were Henry (Penney) Newman and Ann
Newman (nee Gillingham).
If you should know anything at all about the Newman family of Symonds Yat, Gloucester/Hereford, or know of any contacts that may be able to help me with my research, I would be extremely grateful to hear from you. As mentioned before, I am in New Zealand at the moment, but will be returning to the UK around April of 2007.
Many thanks indeed for any help that you are able to give me regarding my genealogical research.
Thank you once again.
Kind regards
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I am seeking information on an old school friend Norman Mciver who went to Fairchildes School, New Addington in the 1960s. Norman lived in Blenheim Park Road, South Croydon and his mother and father moved to Hereford to run a cafe in the 60s. Norman had a brother Lionel who played guitar in a group called the Mauve Men. If anyone has information on Norman I would like to hear from them.
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After ordering their Hot-N-Ready pizza to be picked up at Little Caesar's, Ciara and her boo Nayvadius Cash called the paparazzi to watch them hop in the ride and grab their cheesy goodness. If that ain't real love, I don't wanna believe in love at all. You can catch a few more flicks from the new couple's Beverly Hills date night below.
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Where To Begin When Decluttering and Organizing
The most common question I am asked by people who are overwhelmed by clutter and disorganization is: "Where do I begin?!" Getting from a state of chaos to a state of order can feel like a Herculean task. Worse yet, when there are so many projects on the to-do list, it's easy to feel defeated before you even get started.
When feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for where to start, try one or a combination of these techniques:
- Start small. You're going to feel like you're climbing a mountain if all you can see is the mountain. Lose the big picture and focus on just a tiny piece of the mess — a dresser drawer, a shelf in your kitchen's pantry, the area under one seat in your car. Even if you do just one small space a day for the entire year, your entire home will eventually be transformed.
- Face the frustration. Take on the one place in your home that bothers you more than any other area. Wherever your stomach tightens and you clench your jaw and you think, "Ugh!" whenever you see it, make this spot your first priority. Once you have tackled this area, go after your new biggest frustration, and then the next and the next and the next.
- First impression. The first area you see each morning when you wake up and the first area you see each evening when you come home from work are terrific places to begin. Having these areas orderly helps you to start your day off on a less-stressful footing, and also makes coming home more relaxing. After you improve the firsts, move onto the seconds, and then the thirds.
- The Cloud of Doom. Unfinished projects can hang over us, like a Cloud of Doom. Whatever tasks you have left undone, start by completing them. You'll feel an enormous sense of relief the minute the Cloud lifts.
- A helping hand. If someone offers to help you on your decluttering and organizing quest, by all means start wherever the other person wishes to start. Often, other people see our spaces in ways we do not. Your helper might immediately know the area of your home that can instantly improve your stress level and simplify your life.
My final word of advice is to set your standards at "good enough." When you're just starting decluttering and organizing, you may feel pressure to do aim for "perfect" or "magazine worthy" — ignore this pressure. Work until it's just "good enough," and then move on to the next project. There are no rules that say you can't come back and declutter and organize even more. The first time a golfer picks up a club he doesn't hit a hole-in-one, such a feat takes years of practice and/or a whole lot of luck. Your first attempts at decluttering and organizing aren't going to be holes-in-one, either. But, with time and a lot of practice, you'll eventually figure out how to create and maintain YOUR "perfect."
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i saw that commercial for nicholas cage's new movie and i wanna see it so badly. is it just me or doesn't everyoen think that he is pretty hot for an old guy? when i was like 10 i had a crush on john travolta in broken arrow. also i saw the commercial for 1010-987 with john stamos. is it possible he has gotten hotter with age?
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ahh well where to begin? i went out monday night with katey and her friend Jeff from Washington. He wasn't at all what i expected. well, ok maybe he wasn't a total shock but he was different. i knew right from the start who he was still in love with and i really wish that he wouldn't put so much pressure on one person.
anyway.. we left around 6:30 to go see Richie and his new band False Remedy. they are soo much better than Common Mistake and it has only been 3 practices. i have to say, im happy for him. afterwards, i think we headed back to Richie's and watched Friends for a while until they finished making pasta. we ate in 5 minutes flat and rushed to Broadway Mall to see S.W.A.T. We had time because we chose the later show at 9:25. so we went around to some stores. and of course no day is complete unless i screw something up..which was i sprayed Katey with perfume. What i didnt know is that Richie is allergic to perfume. so i apologized a million times then suggested katey and i switch shirts. American Eagle's dressing room was packed so we went to Mother Maternity. YES .. i am not kidding. we ran into this little room with a curtain and changed shirts so that Richie would sit next to her. The manager was getting angry and told us we had 2 minutes to get out and that there are security cameras around the place. we tried to explain our situation but they looked confused and we went for it anyway. The halloween store was next. Yanna called me and Katey ran into yet another friend. she is so god damn popular..ha.
oh yah the movie.. it was surprisingly good. and yes, i will finally agree that Colin Farrel is hot. But all together it was a great movie because they didnt spoil it with stupid romance scenes. The night sky was amazing because you could see Mars and it looked like a harvest moon for some reason. i wish i could have slept over because then i could have seen in through a telescope. i alwaysfeel so bad though. i always intrude upon Katey and i just wish that one day i can make it up to her. she is a great friend.
bad news= i called my dad to stay over katey's. he was pissed because i was supposed to be home at 11:30. i was home around 12:30... it was bad. so now im grounded but only for just one more day. so friday ill hang out with Yanna. and maybe thursday night Dan will come over. i am really not looking forward to camp even though it is just 2 more days. i have the worse sore throat and headaches. i dont feel up to singing and dancing with the little ones. and to top it off, the counselers are all ganging up against one another.
i say good-bye as my head hits the desk...
I smiled the whole way home...
haha--it will make sense later.
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I realized i haven't written much about north carolina or the shit that's happened in the past. w/e past is past doesn't matter anymore. although, i did meet a really awesome girl named jenna from California.
i cant remember much of this week which is sad...i know i had sleepovers and fun times..
oh wednesday=echo park. it was sunny until about 4..so i good color. there was some guy that decided to lay on a towel in front of me. i wouldnt have minded but he was wearing a speedo..and had a boner ::screams:: then some ghetto people sat in back of me. it started to rain on a very good part of harry potter so i gto up and took a shower in the locker room. i was going to leave for erin's house on my bike. I was walking out and this girl next to me says "damnit its raining and i have to walk home" i told her she is lucky she didnt have to ride 3 miles back to malverne in the rain. so we started talking and now we are friends...just dandy right? --haha. oh and btw..she was one of the ghetto people behind me ..i just didnt notice lol. but she is into old metal like metallica and led zepallin. which is awesome. tuesday=80's movie night at her (yanna's) house.
i've had waaay too many sleepovers but too bad i didnt write about them.
Friday..colleen, amanda and i painted the banners for the church camp...i have to say we made a mess of things..then Last night i had meg, amanda, and colleen over. we were up until 5:30 ::oh man:: my room smelled soo weird...like nail polish, popcorn, ice cream, smores..and so on. then amanda and meg HAD to stick their feet out my window...it's tradition i suppose. we colored very pretty pictures for each other and showed colleen how my dog can act like a rabbit...very entertaining. Meg forgot Breakfast Club ::mumbles under breath:: hehe but it was alright because it showed up on tv plus we watched NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and DICK. hehe... lick the dick. you know it's a pickle!...we played Moods again plus telephone...cock? no coke!..midgets..green...i mean uh blue!..yah that didnt work. then..mmm...cheesy, it just exploded, i swear i didn't touch it, you look like meatloaf, ::strokes chin::--we have too many inside jokes to share.
anyway, as i was rambling on..dick was such a great movie...cuz well, arlene is just like me minus the blond hair and chest-ha. painting our nails on the blankets then jumping to turn on the fan=not a good idea...but trying to catch pretzels in your mouth at 4am is.
The Battle of the Bands kinda sucked but Sick of Sophie was there...we stayed cuz we promised them we would..moral support...oh but never yell out that the other bands suck while their mothers are standing next to you...oh no. we got some pizza afterwards and bumped into meg's old neighbors and it just so happens they need a babysitter..live right near me...their kid goes to my old school...and they know a relative of mine..and the kid wouldnt let go of me and meg. I wished erin could have stayed longer...sadly..i have stupid rules to obey by my parents...oh well. erin this is for you: "mr bimble, fozzy, cake, elbow, yawn, ice cream"
No one would understand that..so dont try to.
So, after everyone finally left my house around 4 on saturday..amanda and i made a wonderful picture of dan which i sooo want to post but he would kill me if i did. t was 4 guys dressed with fairy costumes and sneakers...the pic said.."running fairies? an olympic sport??" so at the top we wrote chaminade track team and under one of the guys, we labeled dan and added red c's to each shirt. then we emailed it. i have to say, i am still amused.
meg: oh man..he's an imaginary dude that goes to fairy school!!
after i got my lazy ass into the shower, walked the dog, and took a bullitin from the church, i walked to amanda's then we went to theresa's to watch DONNIE DARKO!!!! ahhh..it was really good but yet, im still confused. (as always) i've had the donnie darko icon on my journal : Lost_Invection for months now. Donnie is cute in a mental sort of way. we also walked into Lynbrook and pushed the buttons a million times and stole coke from quiznos..which by the way has good subs. mmm...toasty!!
tomorrow, well today now...i have diana's sweet 16 at 5...
amanda goes w00t
Jaime goes t00w
.:.Jingles for Jaime.:.Pats for Panda.:.Claps for Colleen.:.Mosh for Meg.:.
PEGME...or PEGMECOL...w/e we are retards...at least i admit to it.
hm. i've figured out i have waay to many journals and i'm not sure which ones i'm going to use. I like some of these now because of the pictures i've found.
i still have candycurlcane on deadjournal...nice picture from the breakfast club there. i never update on there unless i comment on someone's journal.
then on blurty i have my communities..and pink triangle(with amanda)
hm.. and lost_invection
so...when i figure it out...it will be posted..i guess. who knows.
ahh ty makes me so angry..i'm readin agatha christie's "and then there were none" I have to wake up at like 3am monday morning ..i'll be in NY by 10:30..hopefully home by like 11:30. I just need sleep..i haven't had a good nights rest in such a long time. I guess it's stress and that one day where betty was gonna leave and she yelled at me like i was the devil and taking my father away from her. IDK what the hell i do. Things come and haunt me time and time again. Then we have money situations which my parents dont talk about and they let me buy w/e i want. But i know better and i conserve my money but i hearmy grandpa talking about it and idk what to think. I have so many thoughts clouding my head but idk what to think or what to write so good-bye
-, name - jaime
,-' nicknames - JJ the jet plane, coconut, umm confused one, "hey you!", LOL
'-, age - 15
,-' b-day - 10-09-87
'-, location - good old malverne
,-' height - 5' 2"--short yes iknow
,-' siblings - none..hmm i get to sleep late ellen..hehe
,-' last person ...
'-, u touched -uh ellen..lol but not like that...she touched my ass not the other way around..im j/k with ya.. we're only lesbians on fridays
,-' u talked 2 - my dad ::stabs::
'-, u hugged - ellen as i left her house and she chased me with a bottle of perfume
,-' u IMed - tyler :;another stab::
'-, u yelled at - my dad
'-, have u // do you ... WHAT?
,-' c0nsidered a life of crime - haha im such a thief but i didnt make counterfeit money!! i swear!!!!!!!
'-, c0nsidered being a ho0ker - haha always...
,-' c0nsidered being a pimp - always..
'-, are you psycho - hah yet again yes
,-' split personalities - what no..haha she means yes...no i dont think so...shut up over there!!!
'-, schizophrenic - i do what the voices tell me
,-' obsessive - yehh lol ;x
'-, obsessive compulsive - no
,-' panic - not often
'-, anxiety - occasionally
,-' depressed - yesh
'-, suicidal - no
,-' obsessed with hate - well uh MAYBE
'-, understanding - definitely, unless ur stupid
,-' open-minded - yeaaah
'-, arrogant - no def not
,-' insecure - very
'-, entertaning - HAHA i try to be
,-' hungry - yes.. what about a dessert after dessert?? is that so bad??
'-, friendly - usually
,-' smart - i guess
'-, m0ody - yep
,-' childish - sometimes :x
'-, independent -yea
,-' hard working - kinda
'-, organized -eh
,-' healthy - no lol
'-, emotionally stable - uhh NO
,-' shy - depends..i have all sorts of moods
'-, difficult - sometimes ;x
,-' complex - uh huh
'-, attractive - ask a guy
,-' bored easily - im bored now, thats why im doin this shit
'-, thirsty - yepp always
,-' responsible - eh i guess so
'-, sad - alot
,-' happy - sometimes
'-, trusting - why should i trust anyone? people lie but people can trust me
,-' talkative: yah mostly around good friends
'-, original - uhh...kinda
,-' different-people say im special
,-' lonely - yes
'-, dyed ur hair - yea
'-, piercingz - my ears..wishing for more
,-' tattoos - no ..hopefully
'-, floss daily- yah
'-, ever get off the darn computer - haha no
,-' sprechen sie deutsche? nope
'-, habla espanol - not much
'-, currently ..
,-' clothe`z - sweatshirt and pants.
'-, mo0d - bored ; pissed off ; tired
,-' taste - kinda bad...i need to brush my teeth before i go to sleep lol
'-, hair - up in a banadana and hair tie
,-' annoyance - guys..exes..tyler..people who u find out really arent there for u or are ur friends
'-, smell - hmm probably strawberry lipgloss
,-' thing you ought to be doing - sleeping or maybe even doing hw..(nah)
'-, desktop picture -stars
,-' favorite Group - too many
'-, b0ok - taking it
,-' DVD In Player - ??
'-, refreshment - water
,-' worry - the world on my shoulders
'-, song - ::silence:: my worst enemy
,-' current favorite...
'-, celebrity - not sure actually...ooh umm grace from will and grace
,-' food - french fries, mozerella sticks..basically anything with cheese but ICE CREAM is a def. plus
'-, drink - ha im more of a water person
,-' color - black, red
'-, shoe`z -my volatile shoes...ha now i have 2!! (dont ask)
,-' candy - hmm..sugar yum
'-, TV Show - i dont really watch much tv anymore--maybe those repeats on ch. 39..like everybody loves raymond, friends, home improvement--ooh the simpsons are good and will and grace. ::sigh:: i miss the tv...::hugs it::
,-' m0vie - i wanna see donnie darko ::throws temper tantrum::
'-, vegtable - uhh salad?
,-' fruit - strawberries, plums, bananas and apples !!! hehe panda
'-, long or short hair - long
,-' dark or blond hair -dark ..hey what about red? crayola red???
'-, tall or short - being short isnt bad...id like a tall guy though...doesnt matter
,-' mr.sensitive or mr.funny - both..but we cant always have that can we so i guess mr sensitive
'-, good guy or bad guy - bad boys
,-' dark or light eyes - light
'-, hat or no hat - depends who and where
,-' pierced or no - peirced
'-, freckles or none - not sure...depends on the guy
,-' stubble or neatly shaved? neatly
'-, rugged outdoorsy type or sporty type - sporty i guess
'-, preferences ...
,-' chocolate milk or hot chocolate -choc. milk
'-, mcdonalds or burger King -i dont really like fast food unless of course i go to mcdonalds to give them a counterfeit $5 bill
,-' marry tha perfect lover or the perfect friend - friend
'-, sweet or sour - sweet
,-' root beer or dr. Pepper - dr. pepper
'-, sappy // action // comedy // horror- comedy
,-' cats or dogs - cats
'-, ocean or Pool - pool but i like the beach to lay down and get tan
,-' cool ranch or nacho cheese - cool ranch
'-, mud or jell-0 wrestling - haha..hmm jell-o
,-' with or without ice-cubes - with
'-, shine or rain? shine
,-' winter // summer // spring // fall// - summer
'-, vanilla or chocolate -chocolate
,-' gloves or mittens - gloves
'-, eyes open or closed - closed
,-' fly or breathe under water - fly
'-, bunk-bed or waterbed - water
,-' chewing gum or hard candy - gum
'-, motor boat or sailboat - motor
,-' lights on or off - off
'-, chicken or fish - chicken
'-, your favorite ...
,-' number - 3
'-, holiday - christmas
,-' radio station - 92.3
'-, place - anywhere but here
,-' flower - rose, lily, ..actually i have many i like
'-, scent - vanilla, strawberry
Huckleberry Finn Takes on the Mississippi River
Well it hadn't been more than two weeks when I comes to realize that living with Aunt Polly was like eating watermelon; darn tasty but had its seeds. It were those seeds I couldn't take and so I had to lit out. Tom only stayed with Aunt Sally till he was healed up from the bullet wound. It was back to St. Petersburg for him. Jim was announced a free man and I was awful glad to hear it. He said to me that he would work like a dog to get his family back again. We had some great adventures that Jim and I. As for me, well I wanted to see them both again. So I'd planned it. It were too simple for Tom's tastes but I were jus so plum eager to lit out that nothin' else seemed to matter. I stole some food from Aunt Sally but my conscience got to me. It made me feel so ornery that I promised Providence that I was jus' borrowing a few things to be on my way. So that there night I crawls out the window by my bed and found my trusty raft. As I sees it, there warn't any other way. I has to find Tom and Jim before my conscience got the better of me.
It felt awful good to be on my raft again. I warn't any further than a mile or so when the sun began to shine in all its glory. It was mighty warm but I ain't no whining cat. It were days like those that brought me back to the good ol' days when I had first run away from Pap. I still don't believe he's gone. But that's Pap for you alright. He was always getting into things that he knew were no good but it ain't no matter now. He was long gone and I didn't no what to think of then and I weren't about to think of it now. Well my stomach started up like it were gonna explode. So, I thinks to myself it were time to find land.
Nearby was a small island that looked kinda familiar like. I tied up the raft and got off. There were nothing but berry bushes and proper looking houses all around. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. This were the place I had met Mary Jane. Well I felt good right off. So, I tries to find some people and ask them where she may be. Just as I was about to ask this humble looking man, I sees a poster that said, " Wanted: the accomplice to The Royal Nonesuch and supposed Wilks brothers." When I sees that I nearly collapsed. It described the King and Duke; almost like the men were standing right there in front of me. It were me they were on the hunt for. I got such a feeling and I knew Providence was catchin' up with me for stealing poor ol' Aunt Sally's food and helping out Jim. I wanted to die and saw no use in staying no longer.
I ran right back to my raft but before I could reach it, some girl pulled me aside. It were hare-lip! Well I knew right then I were a goner cuz she hadn't never liked me before, and why should she start now?. But she says, " It's you ain't it? Are you back to tricking us again? What are you gonna do now that your 'uncles' are gone?" Then I says, " Well see here hare-uh I mean Joanna, I won't have nothing to do with those folk anymore. Honest injun." She looked at me kinda uneasy, like Miss Watson would do when she didn't know how to punish me. Then she says, "Well, alright I guess you ain't gonna do us much harm so why don't you come back to our house and have dinner." Well the thought of seeing Mary Jane again made my body warm and I couldn't refuse.
We got back to her place and I was scared of walking through that door, but I had done it many a time before. The stern faces of those Wilks folk made me feel ornery and ashamed. Just then I saw the real Harvey and William sitting with Susan. They stood up and I felt my knees a trembling. The men were hollering like hounds to Joanna but she broke in and says, "He won't do us any harm now, the other men are gone". She went on and on for a while, taking the lumber off my shoulders. I didn't think this were the same ol' hare-lip that I knew. I'll tell ya, she had the most grit I'd seen since Mary Jane. No wonder they be kin. Well, we got to talking and later on had dinner. There still warn't any sign of Mary Jane. So I says, "Does anyone know where Mary Jane be?" They says to me that she met a nice young fella while I was gone. I had never felt so down before. It were like I was expecting a sucker punch and got whopped in the jaw.
They invited me to stay that night but I weren't too keen on being sivilized as I'd said before. So I left on my raft again, and headed out toward St. Petersburg. That's where Tom and Jim be. This time, I was gonna find Judge Thatcher and git my money. Tom said to me I could use it for chewing tobacco and some nice lady shows but I knew what it were for. It were for Jim, and his family. Jim were nothing but nice to me and it were about time that I'd help him. I thinks to myself about all this and those adventures I'd had. I thought about Mary Jane and how I missed her so. Then, I thought about hare-lip. She treated me so good that day and I knew I would come back to see her. Joanna were kinda like Mary Jane in a way, an awful good way. I thinks to myself, in honor of Tom, I'm gonna have me a good time on this here trip.
alright, i'm going to try this but i feel yah just a bit uncomfortable cuz i rarely talk to u but the only person online that i can talk to is Amanda and all she can keep telling me is to ignore what's going on around me because if others see that it's hurting me, they will just continue. But i've ignored for so long..since the beginning of grammar school and i can't take it anymore..i just want to scream but it only comes out as a whisper. I go unnoticed yet again or when i am noticed..it's because i said or did something idiotic. i dont know if i should just send u one of my old journal entries or just type randomly.. type..alright.
My problem used to be about family...the typical childhood drama where ur parents fight all the time and ur mother just never participates in anything. Ur an only child, so anger just is kept bottled inside. ur mom throws tantrums and u take after her disturbed mentality and end up pushing away those closest to u. other shit happens..i'll skip over it.. and ur 7 or 8 knowing ur mom is having an affair before maybe even ur own father knows. I can understand why she acts the way she does because of the way she was brought up but still.. i can't take the fact that i tried to get her to quit smoking for a very long time and she wouldn't but when it is a matter of her occupation, she gives it up. Or the fact i wrote her a letter about how i felt and she laughed at it. This is why i don't share my feelings with many people but i always end up doing it, like i am now. I'm debating whether i should send this or not...maybe i'll save it for a while. I trust too easily and fall trap to those who guise themselves as friends and people that supposedly love u. its bullshit.
Tyler (my ex) said he loved me. Yes we were one of those couples that couldn't quite make things work all the time. I always ended up crying each time i saw him or right after. we broke up a total of 3 times, this time being the final one. I dont even know why i did it though, like i knew there were reaosns but in my mind, i couldn't think of any when i did it. All i knew was that it was right. I didn't regret it but now i feel that i am. not because i love him, Just because im afraid that no one is ever going to love me like that again and i'll never find anyone who loves me for who i am. Or at least thats what i thought. I thought he loved me. It turns out he ( just 2 weeks later) doesn't want a girlfriend and got some blond chick's # who is on track. She is prob the oppisite of me, blond hair, blue eyes, athletic, great at everything. U always want the things u can't have. I'm appalled at my own thoughts. what happend this friday: i was over my friend amanda's and around 10ish i get a call on my cell. I didn't know who it was but picked it up anyway. some guy was demanding me to come to the movies...i heard alot of people. I kept asking what his name was and after about 5 minutes he told me. it was mike. Then i heard some girl in the background talking shit about me, her voice sounded all too familiar but i couldnt figure it out. On saturday, today i asked tyler's friend greg what he did this weekend. He said the movies. I then asked him if he tried calling me cuz i was out and told him to tell me the honest truth. He finally said mike called me from greg's cell and a lot of people were there. I can't believe that someone who claimed to love me, that i was the best thing in is life, i changed him
(he gave me a necklace with a bottle cap on it which was the last drink he'd ever have) but he could pick up 3 weeks later actually less than that cuz this all started about a week ago...and he could just hate me now. he promised we'd always be friends...i wanted to be friends...i should have known that it's impossible. I have never been able to keep anyone as a friend except for Dan. He lives near me.
yah that was another thing. since i broke up with tyler alot of shit has been happening and this just seems like the week from hell. I thought about ending it here for a while the other night...but i'm even too pathetic to do that. I'm too weak and i hate pitying myself or having other people pity me.
I went to Dan's tonight and i was flirting with him way too much and he kinda just played along. I dont know what i was thinking..it's Dan..hes just this great friend i have..i dont know why i would just throw myself at him. I've just been so upset lately and i can't stand that i would sink to that level. But he didn't try anything. He's always been like that. Even when we went out..he never attempted to kiss me..and even now..he didn't. To tell u the truth, i know i didn't want to do anything with him. I just wanted that feeling back and i thought i could somehow bring it back through him. He's not even someone i could talk to. We could talk about stupid things and just laugh until we couldn't breathe but he's not someone who can be all sypathetic and help me out.
then there's the people u wish u never became friends with. I used to live in Long Beach and i was best friends with the people that lived there. As time progressed after i moved, and we were fine until mid year. That's when they started to hate me. We never even talked and out of no where i got these rude comments and heinous stares. After a while, it went away but now they are back again. I had one of them actually go up to Katey and tell her i was a bad influence on her and that she has changed because of it. I hope katey doesnt feel that way, she said she doesnt. I dont know what i woudl do without her, she was there for me during really hard times and so was julia. Then it affected my relationships with Laura and jackie. I feel like im losing all of my close friends just because some people hate me. It's not like i did anything but they just hate me for being ME. that's what hurts most of all. yes i know that if people act this way, then they are not worth being friends with. That is true and i dont want to be friends with tham anymore. but the fact that every time i become happy, someone is there to push me down again, makes u wonder what the hell the meaning of ur life really is. I have things that i dont want anyone knowing about and somehow people i knew from grammar school get into my life again and ruin everything i have going for me. hat is what happened this friday. I dont know who todl tyler or why those people were there but they were and thats all that matters right now. He knew the most about me, well the parts i was willing to share. he helped me get better and shared so much with me..i felt special for once and i received that love i was deprived of growing up. Now i see life is full of lies and deceit and it makes me sick to see that this is what i am going to have to put up with for the rest of my life. I write all the time, on my journal, in a book, i make poems..even though they suck but it still doesnt change the fact that im hurt and people are cruel. Iguess i'm happier than i used to be back before highschool. I mean i actually kinda like my step-mom now and i can actually stand my father. I used to hide the things i felt i had falt in by making other attributes of myself look good but that only caused a spiraling whirlwind of other chaos. It's alright now though because i've learned it only prolonged the inevitable. I'm still not happy though and crying myself to sleep isnt helping. This week as i must say again just has sucked the life out of me and i can't hold myself up anymore. All i can do is fake a few smiles and forget it because i need to concentrate on school and other friends so that i dont do something incredibly stupid. what am i saying.. i'm not strong enough to stand up to those who hate me and im not stong enough to do what would please them the most.
wow well i just realized this is very very long and yah im going to save this for a lil bit and figure out what to do tomorrow. --Jaime
What a pity, i'm all alone.
i'm waiting for ur call, any sign of regret or sadness, none of which i receive.
My heart breaks and words have no meaning anymore.
The silence is scary and my wounds will not heal.
I search for a deeper sense of faith.
u are no where to be found.
i fell for u, like i always do.
i cry and shatter into a million pieces.
Incisive fragments represent my shattered thoughts.
Searching for those missing words and trying to make sense of what i used to know.
You're a liar, a coward, a fraud, and fiend.
May u burn in hell for ur mistakes.
sitting silently, face stings of warm tears
i want to scream
my voice trembles as the words force their way up my throat.
I bite my tongue.
the blood reminds me of when we were together.
I got dizzy from running in circles each day but now that the sickness faded,
and i'd like to revert back to my pattern.
My thoughts make me hurt deep within.
tehy make me feel ashamed, pathetic and scared.
above everything else, i feel used.
I'm growing tired.
my eyelids drop ever so slowly
i'll lay down for a while, recollecting on fears.
I'll do anything but sleep.
Sadness deprives my soul of oxygen and i can't breathe.
Gasping on that one last breath of air, i say ur name.
my scream is merely a whisper that no one notices.
i die in this chair and turn as cold as ur heart.
i'm so happy with out you here, just look at my smile, it pities you.
My lips, blue like her eyes.
I hope she suits ur liking.
These last tears of mine were not mourning out lost love.
I've been drained of all humanity, peace shall finally be fulfilled.
time goes on, and i'm sitting silently in that same chair, still and untouched.
uve moved on and haven't given me a second thought.--what else is new?
i'm merely a skeleton, rotting faster each day.
so old, so fragile, so forgotten by you.
enscribed in my chair are initials.
i swear they aren't yours.
This room is so crowded by thoughts of you.
not a single space to breathe.
i'll hold my breath until my body is blue.
this heart of mine aches for someone new.
i look around for that person, anyone that would at leats pretend to love me.
my dreams are crushed by an insulting tone
ur voice reminds me of those looks of stone.
ur moving faster with each step i take
that smile u wear is completely fake.
(this is kinda like the others but...)
Sadness deprives my soul of oxygen and i can't breathe.
i'm looking for ur arms to fall back upon.
with out them i fail to live.
i drop through the sky like this bullet in my head and still no remorse (from u) for words said.
i only realized what i ahd lost until i lost it completely.
someone stole u from my grasp, long after i let go.
u sit there wondering why u lost my security and i wonder it too.
i wish i knew how this all began
bring me back to the start
ask me to stay
lie to me, tell me u love me
tell me i'm special
tell me we ahve another day
darkness overcomes the sky with a field of gray
it's so hard to see the stars
if i could just reach one, maybe even fly away.
i'd fly so far just to find otu i like it better the other way.
i step out onto the ledge and reach my arms up to the sky and watch all our perfect moments run by.
i've solved my problem, my head is cleared of ur face,
although my soul has been replaced.
Life just sucks sometimes
friendships turn into lies
how long must she endure this pain?
it wont fade away, no matter how hard she tries.
every day is a new struggle to fight for.
she tries to raise above it but has never found a cure.
ignoring the misery is hard to do and somedays she wishes her life was through
she'll lay down some nights and cry herself to sleep
her dreams interupted by worries kept so deep.
there's nothing she'd want more than to crawl in a corner and die
anything would suit her, any kind of lie.
dim sunlight surpasses the curtains of her room, symbolizing daybreak, the start of something new.
she knows what will come of it, the incessive daily routine,
and what does she have to show for it?
this bloody mess of a scene
her pain is over now
the tears have dissolved
all those heinous people have forgotten her
they problem is finally solved
There are days where one may come to believe that the lies u've once told urself are true. I'm alright, i really am. If that's so true, then why do these tears form>? and why do i get shots of pain throughout my body or even lose sleep? WHy did i break down in religion? Not because i was afraid of a detention because i've had 2 before. I just couldn't stand the fact that there was someone that hated me just as much as everyone else did and i started to hate myself too. I couldn't stand the fact that my dad may of had another failure to add to my list. He hates looking like a bad parent and that's why nothing ever gets talked about and thats why i hide. Last time i got in deep shit because of my big mouth. Its evil to talk about ur problems or about ur family. So what if ur old friends hate u and are still making ur life hell, they aren't worht being ur friends. Then who is??? They left me, then they told everyone else to do the same. Does anyone know what its like trying so hard to become happy and no one will allow it. Am i doing something wrong?? why does everyoen ahte me. The wrost part is..they hate me for being..well me. That fucking hurts. Then when u try to explain it to everyone else, its not their fault...its urs for over analyzing everything. I just want to know what the hell i did wrong..be strong and actually say ur comments to my face. I feel like this is grammar school all over again. Well, at least tomorrow i get out of gym to go see the social worker.::sighs::.
On sunday, Tyler wouldn't tell me what was on his mind, i blew up because i just knew he didn't like the fact we werent together and just friends. But i finally dont regret something and i cant take it back now. Then online i couldnt stand the fact he wasnt iming me. So i did, and he ignored me. I should have written something down cuz it affected me. The next day, olan ims me to get advice on a problem. I help her, even though we arent exactly that great right now...we never really were. But i ahd to bring it up so iasked how come she was talking shit about me again...we promised we wouldnt interfere in each other's lives. But she wouldnt give me a straight answer. I think i should have written that day too especially since tyler and i still werent talking and my family was getting to me too. I hate the fact im not better...it was killing me.knowing i might be taken away..knowing i was the biggest screw up and it was too alet to change and i was given too many chances. The next day was worse...i cant even look up anymore in the halls...i cant take it anymore. In religion, it happened. After class i ahd to get up and go get my stuff that sr. Grace took away. I started to tear and told myself to stop. I hate the fact i cant control anything. Everythign just came tumbling down all at once. my teacher didnt want to hear excuses or that i was sorry and it reminded me so much of my parents. They gave me so many chances to gte better, sr. grace gave me so many chances to just be a good student. Yet i refused to obey and then i got in trouble for it. Thats what scared me. I knew pretty soon my parents would find out im not better, although i am better than i was 3 years ago, just not enough. I said thank u for writing me up, at leats u have a reaosn for hating me. She told me to come back and i couldnt leave until i said what i meant. She ended up prying it out of me about my ruined friendships, the fact that i may not be in school in another month (she thought i wnated to kill myself) and taht no one can know i told her anything becasue my parents are strict like that. I just ddint tell her in detail about anything. Kinda like im doing now. Then that night laura ims me to try and be friends again..i dont know..she is friends with people who hate me and it hurts to see her around them. The next day though steph trollo had the nerve to say "oh doesn anyone here know laura costello? that girl is so great..i love her" then looks at me! what the hell!!! i hate laura now and im not going to take that shit. I dont want people knowing and trying to sympathize. Thats not what i want..i just want a hug and someone to say "you're doing ok...you're doing the bets u can...u wont end up like ur mom and u will be able to survive this." thats another thing. My mom. no matter how many times i try to push myself to be nice to her and forget out past and the wicked things she did to me and my dad. She was never there for me and she prob never will be. some days she doesnt even want me to come over because she wnats to do her nails or sleep. She wants a guy to be with but wont go out at 8pm becasue she needs rest. I dont understand her at all. Thats why i push her away because she is selfish and im hoping by showing her how im hrt, she would start to relate to me better. But she doesnt care she is so self-contained that nothing hits her. I even tried writing her a letter/peom once. She laughed to my face. Yah thats why i dont try. also she will go off in the mall without me and then im stuck by myself but around other people she will prtend to be the motherly type and tell people I ran off without her. I hope i dont turn out like her i really dont want to but each day i see the characteristics that i've gained and it makes me want to puke. I cant believe i've lost all my morals and all my faith and now that i look back at my life, there was never any time where i was truly happy. When my parenst were together they either faked their happiness and when that got too hard, they'd fight around me--scream and yell..hit and throw things. I remember the day my dad came home with the groceries. he didnt get one thing..only one and she had a fit beyond comprehension. She threw food on the floor and poured the milk down the sink. I cried forever and told them to stop...i was invisable. SO i threw pillows at the wall and tried to rip them apart. I have so much deep-seeded aggression that just gets held inside me that when i do blow, its when its leasd expected..or i just get these pains all over and it's really hard and there are less and less people to talk to about it..its not like i told everyone about these things when they were around though so i guess it doesnt matter.
wow another day to go bad...now i just found out tyler is going to go out with some freshman on track named kate..i hope she's blond haired and blue eyed and has a perfect figure and ah omg i cant believe im letting this bother me...i broke up with him remember>? ok im alright. ha thats what all insane people say.
I feel like i'm in iraq, waiting for the bomb to hit. When will it come? i know it's soon. Then i'll be hit. I'll end up being one of the unlucky ones. I'll get hit, but live through it. I'll live my life as a cripple, suffering agony everyday. Meanwhile, I'll wish that it would have killed me, less pain to deal with.
I thought i could use another journal..at least i can use it for public viewing now and not just friends...this shall be fun..i guess.


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James Franco's Road to the Oscars: Judd Apatow
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After starring in the short-lived 'Freaks & Geeks,' James formed a fast friendship with super producer Judd Apatow, who was just beginning to hit his stride in the 2000s. Judd helped James embrace comedic acting and James played the lovable hunk in many of Judd's films.
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