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Spas may be dressing up their menus with increasingly complex ablutions (the ultimate bath at Hong Kong's Landmark Mandarin Oriental, for example, includes 99 roses, candlelight, and a tub brimming with a magnum of Billecart-Salmon champagne for the bargain price of $4,975), but Weil is more inspired by the simple soak perfected centuries ago in Japan. There, public baths, or sento, were first written about in 1266. Today, bathing remains a social custom shared with everyone from family members to colleagues. Even Weil says adapting to the group-soak mentality was "awkward" at first. "Twenty years ago I taught a workshop in the mountains of Japan, and a very eminent cancer expert was expected. Just before dinner, one of his students came rushing in and said, `Professor Obitsu has arrived, and he wants to take a bath with you!'" he says, chuckling. "You wouldn't hear that on this side of the world!" For Weil, the advantage of Japanese bathing is that a visit to a thermal hot springs, or onsen, starts off with individual showers, where everyone scrubs down with a scarflike, abrasive cloth. Thus, the actual cleansing takes place before anyone ever gets in the tub, "so there's no sitting in dirty water that's getting cold," he says.
Beauty-wise, howeveras lukewarm-shower-advocating dermatologists have preached for decadessitting in very hot water with little, if any, moisture-sealing skin care may do more harm than good. Though the dermis drinks up water while sub-merged, each session compromises its moisture-retaining oil barrierso any improvement tends to evaporate the moment we step out of the tub. "Water itself has a mechanical effect in removing oil," says New York City dermatologist Dennis Gross, MD. "Plus, hard water, which is high in calcium, stiffens skin's own oil and transforms it to a waxy state. You're left with dry skin, which can become inflamed and itchy." Luckily, preventing this is relatively easy. "Towel dry immediately and apply a heavy cream to lock in the moisture," he says.
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I guess the thinking from J.J. Abrams and Co. is, 'Leaks be damned.'
After a series of tweets that have shown full-size versions of the Millennium Falcon and X-Wing being built for Star Wars: Episode VII, and Adam Driver in good guy gear, Abrams' production company, Bad Robot, tweeted out a YouTube video showing the exterior of Han Solo's famous ship. The brief 37-second clip – titled Hunka Junk – starts off with John Williams' famous Star Wars theme, before using snippets from Hans Zimmer's music from Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. The spot ends with what looks like the Batmobile stuck on the bottom of the Falcon.
This is a none-too-subtle dig at Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder, who has been tweeting photos blaming a Stormtrooper for swiping the Batmobile, and others showing Superman as a Jedi and Batman with R2BIN.
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Halifax Media Group, the Daytona Beach, Fla., newspaper chain owned partially by Little Rock financier Warren Stephens, recently purchased three more daily newspapers in Florida.
Halifax bought HarborPoint Media LLC of Leesburg, Fla., which owned the Daily Commercial of Leesburg, the News-Sun of Sebring and the South Lake Press of Clermont, according to an announcement on the Daily Commercial's website.
Financial details of the purchase were not disclosed.
The purchase brings Halifax's cache of dailies to 20 in Florida and 36 overall.
"We are happy to welcome Leesburg, Sebring and Clermont into the Halifax Media Group Family," Halifax CEO Michael Redding said in the announcement. "Like our other properties, these newspapers represent the best source for local news and advertising in their communities, a relationship we hope to build on and strengthen as we've done with our other publications. These central Florida markets are a perfect fit for our group."


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Social media? It's never been more important to look good.
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CORPUS CHRISTI - A graduate of Miller High School is about to become one of the latest recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Retired Army Master Sergeant Jose Rodela will be presented with this nation's highest honor for valor in combat for his actions during the Vietnam War.
Rodela enlisted in the Army in 1955 right after his high school graduation. He served in the special forces where he commanded a company of Cambodians. He's being honored for his actions in September 1969 when his company came under attack by a superior North Vietnamese force.
Despite being wounded by shrapnel, Rodela repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to help his wounded troops. He pushed his men into defensive positions where they were able to fend off the attackers during an 18-hour long firefight.
Rodela credits the survival of his company to his advanced knowledge of first aid techniques. Thirty-three of his men were wounded and eleven died.
"I'm glad I've been selected. It's a beautiful thing, it goes with you until the day you die," says Rodela of receiving the honor.
He's a recipient of the the Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, among many other decorations.
Rodela now lives in San Antonio.
The nomination for Rodela's Medal of Honor comes from a Pentagon review of all nominations after claims service members were passed over due to Hispanic or Jewish heritage.
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The suited up robber was caught on a surveillance camera demanding money and finally fumbling for his gun in the Gumby suit, but the suit got the best of him, instead of a gun, he dropped some coins which he then tried to pick-up.
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Union County (WVLT) - We have a first-hand account from rescuers who pulled an unconscious explorer from the bottom of a Union County cave.
Twenty-seven-year-old Christopher Pique continues to recover Tuesday after his line broke and he fell 80-feet down.
Members of the Paulette Volunteer Fire Department return to a sliver of a hole in the ground, off Hickory Valley Road in Union County, north of Maynardville. Unseen beneath this crevice is a cave that travels 80-feet underground.
"There were two, 30-foot ledges they had to bring him straight up over, so it was tough, it was tough getting him out," Volunteer Firefighter Tony Owen says.
Assistant Chief Owen helped rope rescue the head-injured patient, who was in and out of conciousness.
"Real muddy, damp, it was cool, the rocks were just real slick, and just real steep," Owen continues.
"Most anybody can grab a rope and jump into a cave," Firefighter Matt Lovitt says.
Problem was, the dry-rotted rope snapped.
"It was a little work rope that was tied right here around this tree," Owen says.
Members of the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad clean up and re-pack gear after helping with the rescue.
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"As we entered the cave, I was on rope 100-percent of the time, and at no point did I come off that rope," Armand Mendez says.
Companions of the patient came out of the cave unhurt.
"The gentlemen that were in the cave had no caving gear at all, they had no helmets, no harnesses," Mendez continued.
Nearly two dozen unpaid volunteers from four different agencies helped rescue the men.
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During the school year, First & Calvary Presbyterian Church uses FaithWeaver Bible Curriculum in our Sunday School classes from ages 2-Grade 5. This dynamic, exciting curriculum focuses on weaving faith into all areas of the learner's life. It provides meaningful activities, great discussions, and personal challenges that go beyond learning Bible facts and into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
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With FaithWeaver, all ages learn the same Bible story or passage, but the activities are unique and age appropriate. After Sunday School is over and throughout the week, parents are provided with resources and encouraged to talk about the Sunday School lesson. It truly "weaves" faith into life!
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Following a performance by schoolchildren from the university's String Project, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's seasoned pros performed before a crowd of 500 at Durgin Hall.
Music students collected used instruments to distribute to Lowell's schools to help with music education.
Honors students organized and staffed a day of fun for siblings separated by the foster system in a newly designated service-learning college writing course.
Greg Alexandropoulos '14 wanted to start a band. Now he has Western Education, which is making its mark with a new recording.
The UMass Lowell Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp this summer is a group of 125 students who are taking part in the 18th running of the free camp that aims to help young musicians develop their love for music.
The largest single grant from this year's UMass President's Creative Economy Initiatives Fund went to Alan Williams and Gena Greher of UMass Lowell's Music Department to explore the cultural identity of Lowell's Cambodian-American youth.
Western Education is ready to rumble. The foursome of UMass Lowell music students and graduates is jacked up to be "competing" in the WZLX Rock 'n' Roll Rumble, which is celebrating its 35th year of giving up-and-coming bands some exposure on the big Boston music stage.
Gina Greher, UMass Lowell's coordinator of music education, has been named the 2014 Nancy Donahue Endowed Professor of the Arts.
The prestigious Nancy Donahue Endowed Professor of the Arts position has been bestowed on Music Prof. Gena Greher, who plans to use funds to support art education in Lowell.
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What we can learn from Oprah Winfrey's all time favourite guest: Tererai Trent!
"She symbolizes everything I believe The Oprah Show stands for," said Oprah when asked why Tererai Trent, was her all time favourite guest. "She proves you can keep reaching for your dreams, that one person can make a difference in the world—and above all, you have the power," Oprah says.
When I started writing this article I began with the girl being the victim and how more needs to be done to help girls get an education and the recognition they deserve. Then I realized something. Most of the success I have managed to attain in my life was driven by my ambition and refusal to give up irrespective of the odds against me. Don't get me wrong; I think there are a lot of factors that are holding girls back from reaching their full potential, but I believe women and girls alike need to rise from the victim mentality and fight for that which they want. They need to realize that they are gifted individuals with the strength and ability to transform nations. All we need is a little fighting spirit added with some sheer determination. Sojourner Truth said it rightly; "If women want more rights than they got, why don't they take it and stop talking about taking it."
Let me share a little about Tererai. Her father did not allow her to go to school as a child mainly due to poverty but also he believed that the boy child is the one that deserved going to school so instead he sent her brother Tinashe. For Tererai he had other plans. According to Tererai, when she was sharing about her childhood experiences, she remembers the men in her village "pointing to the boys in the village and saying 'These are the breadwinners of tomorrow. We need to educate them. We need to send them to school. The girls will get married.'" She taught herself to read and write from her brother's school books. When her teacher discovered this as she did better that her brother in school, he begged Tererai's father to allow her to attend school. She then attended school for a short period, and as is the custom, her father accepted a brideprice of a cow and married her off at the age of 11. She had three children by age 18 and without a high school diploma.
Tererai Trent wanted to go to America and get a bachelor's degree, a master's, and eventually a PhD. Encouraged by her mother, Tererai wrote down these dreams, put the paper in a scrap of tin, and buried it. In 1998, she moved to Oklahoma with her husband and their five children. Three years later, she earned a bachelor's degree and then earned her master's degree after her husband was deported for abuse. After earning each degree, she returned to Zimbabwe, unearthed her tin and checked off each goal she accomplished, one by one. In December 2009, she earned her doctorate degree. Today, Tererai is happily remarried and holds a PhD!
I count myself blessed to have received an education of some sort at all. In fact for most girls in Zimbabwe, access to an education is really a privilege and not a right and Tererai's story proves it. The high cost of education, exacerbated by hyperinflation, stereotypical norms, cultural and traditional perceptions has made girls' education a "second priority" in Zimbabwe. I can personally testify to poverty and how it has affected girls education as my mother couldn't afford my university fees. Despite this I looked for a job and enrolled in a degree with long distance study so that I could work and study at the same time to finance my degree. However the economy was so hostile, at some point I even stopped the degree for a good two years because I could longer afford the fees. Happily enough I can say, I am completing my degree now because I am now financially stable and determination had a big role to do with it.
The story of Tererai Trent, one of Oprah's most favourite guests is an inspiration to a lot of women. These stories must be used as a platform to inspire young women that they can make it if they are determined. Through digital technology, social media and online tools we can now easily spread these inspirational stories on the web and encourage girls to pursue their dreams by getting inspiration from stories such as these of women who have had to fight for what they believe in. In this pursuit, I began a blog called "A day in the life of a Career Driven Woman" that shares on a personal level and also serves to inspire by sharing on women who are playing a role in development irrespective of odds. The url is tadzimadzimabosha.blogspot.com. I also tweet (@TadzieBosha) and share inspiration issues on women development. I love playing my role in inspiring other women and girls to pursue their goals and dreams!
I believe organizations such as Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), which pays for education for the girl child and schooling, have also played a big role in helping girls get an education. CAMFED supports girls' access to education by raising community awareness about the importance of schooling. We could definitely do with similarly minded organizations but it starts with us women rising up to the challenge!
Girls need to be INSPIRED and ENCOURAGED that irrespective of the odds against them if they are determined enough they can get an education. They can achieve their dreams. Sometimes what you desire is not handed to you on a silver platter. Three quarters of the time you have to fight for it! I thank Tererai Trent for teaching me this lesson!
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Sometimes we find inspiration in others that make us realize we can achieve as much as or even more than they can. You certainly found that inspiration in Tererai Trent. You've identified poverty as a main obstacle to gaining an education. You also mentioned preference for the boy child when sending a child in the family to school. It unfortunately continues to be a prevailing problem in many societies.
Your blog can reach and serve as an inspiration to many beyond your reach thousands of miles away. Keep on sharing inspiring stories. Someone out there may just be as inspired with your story as you were with Tererai.
Dear Tadze,
I loved reading your piece!
You have highlighted a role model, the persistence it took for your to continue advancing your education, and made clear the barriers for girls in Zimbabwee.
I look forward to reading your blog and tweets -- you are as remarkable as Terari Trent! You talk about ''fighting for it' and I wonder, what can the nation do to make sure that more females succeed?
All my best,
Jone M. Bosworth, JD
My pleasure
You are very welcome! Your writing, your persistence, does inspire women and girls -- including me! I feel like internet connectedness is a support for broader world information sharing, ideas and action possibilities. It cannot, however, replace the person-to-person, family, school and community-level work.
Sending you good thoughts!
My best,
Jone M. Bosworth, JD
Love it!
Yes, "everyday role models" are so important, as are government policies and resources. Thank YOU for giving me more to think about too, and for reminding me that Fathers can never be ignored.
Hope you have a wonderful week,
Jone M. Bosworth, JD
Hi Tadzie, Thank you very
Hi Tadzie,
Thank you very much for writing this inspiring post! I absolutely agree that it's important to change the conversation and move from a mindset of victimhood to one of voice and empowerment. I think using Web 2.0 to share inspirational stories will help women and girls struggling to achieve their educational dreams stay focused and motivated.
Thank you for sharing and please keep writing.
Jackie Miller
Thank you for highlighting this role model and her accomplishments. You're absolutely right, we do need to find inspiration in others and social media is a great tool for sharing information and inspiration. I look forward to checking out your blog!
- Camila


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17th January 2010, 06:10 PM #1
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Good Dell customer service experience yesterday re: laptop optical drive
Got an Inspiron 15z about a month ago and the optical drive tray I have noticed tends to get stuck on some sort of internal adhesive while opening, so instead of popping out when I press the eject button, it just barely moves out and I have to pry with my fingernail to get it to pop out normally.
Went on Dell support chat yesterday morning and within 13 minutes they agreed to send a replacement drive out to me.
Chat log:
01/16/2010 09:22:51AM Session Started with Agent (Rakhi_204010)
01/16/2010 09:22:55AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Welcome to Dell's Technical Support Chat! My name is Rakhi. How may I assist you today?"
01/16/2010 09:23:56AM Me: "Hi, my optical drive on my new Inspiron 15z is not seated quite properly in the housing and doesn't open/close properly"
01/16/2010 09:24:16AM Me: "When I press the eject button on the drive, it takes maybe 5 seconds to pop open...it does it very slowly"
01/16/2010 09:24:18AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "I understand your concern and I will personally attend to the issue. I assure you that I will do my best to provide you quality service."
01/16/2010 09:24:25AM Me: "Thanks"
01/16/2010 09:24:45AM Me: "It's almost as if there's some sort of adhesive inside that's slowing it down"
01/16/2010 09:25:11AM Me: "and when I pick up the laptop from the sides, the optical drive moves in a little bit"
01/16/2010 09:25:15AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "As per the records, you have an Inspiron 1570 with Windows 7 operating system on it. Am I correct?"
01/16/2010 09:25:21AM Me: "Yes"
01/16/2010 09:25:31AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Thank you."
01/16/2010 09:25:39AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "How long have you been facing this issue?"
01/16/2010 09:26:11AM Me: "Since I received it"
01/16/2010 09:26:28AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "All right."
01/16/2010 09:27:43AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "******, As I understand that you are not able to access the Optical drive , because of the fact that it ejects slowely. Am I correct?"
01/16/2010 09:28:49AM Me: "Well I can access it, but it opens slowly and seems to get caught on some sort of adhesive internally"
01/16/2010 09:29:05AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "All right."
01/16/2010 09:29:16AM Me: "And it consequentlydoes not sit sturdy in the housing"
01/16/2010 09:29:21AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Are you using the same system to chat with us?"
01/16/2010 09:29:28AM Me: "Yes"
01/16/2010 09:29:34AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Thank you."
01/16/2010 09:30:51AM Me: "And FYI I have a lot of experience doing repairs on Dell laptops so if you send a replacement optical drive I will be able to install it myself and return the old one"
01/16/2010 09:31:04AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "******, we will gave to reseat the optical drive for the system."
01/16/2010 09:31:58AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "I will provide you the link to reseat the optical drive."
01/16/2010 09:32:07AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1570/en/sm/optical.htm#wp1179928"
01/16/2010 09:32:32AM Me: "Actually it's not a problem with reseating"
01/16/2010 09:33:30AM Me: "There is exposed adhesive (I can see it) underneath where the black electrical tape lines the underside of the CD/DVD bay"
01/16/2010 09:34:34AM Me: "Part of the electrical tape is being pushed back by the external plastic part of the optical drive"
01/16/2010 09:35:10AM Me: "I tried setting the tape normally but the external part of the drive keeps exposing the adhesive again"
01/16/2010 09:35:22AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "All right, ****** we would be replacing the drive for your system."
01/16/2010 09:35:31AM Me: "ok"
01/16/2010 09:35:35AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "May I have the name of the person which was used while purchasing the system?"
01/16/2010 09:35:49AM Me: "****** ******"
01/16/2010 09:35:55AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Thank you."
01/16/2010 09:37:00AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "As you had mentioned that you would be able to replace the part on your own."
01/16/2010 09:37:05AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "You should receive the part within next 2 to 3 business days, depending upon the availability of the part in stock."
01/16/2010 09:37:06AM Me: "Yes"
01/16/2010 09:37:17AM Me: "Great"
01/16/2010 09:37:21AM Me: "Do you need my shipping address?"
01/16/2010 09:37:26AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "May I know the address on which the part is to be shipped?"
01/16/2010 09:37:34AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Yes, I do ******."
01/16/2010 09:37:38AM Me: "My Address"
01/16/2010 09:38:19AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Thank you."
01/16/2010 09:39:45AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "When you shall receive the replacement part, please put the old one back in the box in which you receive the replacement. You shall also receive a prepaid return waybill. Please call on the number that you receive along with it so that the old part could be collected from your place and could be shipped back to Dell."
01/16/2010 09:39:56AM Me: "Ok"
01/16/2010 09:40:16AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Could you please check and confirm if there are any missing keys on keyboard, screws, rubber bumpers or rubber feet missing from your system ? Also please ensure that there is no visible damage to the keyboard, touchpad and other plastic parts. Also, do you have all the CDs that were shipped along with the system?"
01/16/2010 09:41:18AM Me: "There are no missing keys, screws, etc. and I have all the CDs"
01/16/2010 09:42:00AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Great, ****** before we go ahead and send you the part, I would like to tell you that we need to update the BIOS and the Firmware for the system."
01/16/2010 09:42:18AM Me: "Ok"
01/16/2010 09:42:20AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "We will be replacing the part for sure, however we need to make sure that this issue does not appear again."
01/16/2010 09:42:27AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "We have software available on www.dell.com/dc1 that would allow me to assist you remotely. You will see everything I do as I do it and you may regain control by moving mouse at any time. If I have the permission, I can go ahead and guide you through the steps for downloading the same. Would you like to try it ?"
01/16/2010 09:42:53AM Me: "No thanks, I will go to support.dell.com and download the updates on my own"
01/16/2010 09:43:02AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Thank you."
01/16/2010 09:43:38AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=2684&l=en&s=pub&ServiceTag=*******&SystemID=inspiron1570&os=WV64&osl=en&catid=&impid="
01/16/2010 09:43:47AM Me: "Okk"
01/16/2010 09:44:08AM Me: "Could I please get an email confirmation for the replacement drive?"
01/16/2010 09:44:38AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Yes, you will receive it as soon as the parts are dispatched."
01/16/2010 09:44:49AM Me: "Ok thanks"
01/16/2010 09:45:04AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Is there anything else regarding your Dell system that you need help with ?"
01/16/2010 09:45:23AM Me: "That's it, thanks"
01/16/2010 09:45:25AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "http://tinyurl.com/*******"
01/16/2010 09:45:40AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "You can use this link for the downloads."
01/16/2010 09:45:40AM Me: "What is that?"
01/16/2010 09:45:43AM Me: "OK"
01/16/2010 09:45:45AM Me: "thanks"
01/16/2010 09:46:05AM Me: "Do you need anything else from me or can I exit the chat"
01/16/2010 09:46:08AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Are you satisfied with the level of service provided to you on this interaction?"
01/16/2010 09:46:15AM Me: "Yes"
01/16/2010 09:46:34AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "I will provide you the link for replacing the optical drive as well."
01/16/2010 09:46:45AM Me: "ok"
01/16/2010 09:46:56AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "http://tinyurl.com/*******"
01/16/2010 09:47:05AM Me: "thanks"
01/16/2010 09:47:08AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "This is the link that you can use for the replacement,"
01/16/2010 09:47:13AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "You are welcome."
01/16/2010 09:47:17AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "I would request you to please provide me an alternate phone number along with the extension number (if any) on which you can be contacted in case the chat gets disconnected."
01/16/2010 09:47:31AM Me: "***.***.****"
01/16/2010 09:47:35AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Thank you."
01/16/2010 09:47:39AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Thank you for contacting Dell Technical Support and allowing me the opportunity to assist you. Have a good day."
01/16/2010 09:47:47AM Me: "Bye"
01/16/2010 09:47:59AM Agent (Rakhi_204010): "Bye, ******."
01/16/2010 09:48:04AM Session Ended
18th January 2010, 01:01 AM #2
Re: Good Dell customer service experience yesterday re: laptop optical drive
That is great to hear. From my experience, they have been always good for replacing parts and letting users replace parts themselves versus waiting for a technician to come out.
25th January 2010, 02:58 PM #3
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Re: Good Dell customer service experience yesterday re: laptop optical drive
I personally only had to use the chat to get a replacement keyboard for my Dell Latitude 2100, but it was pretty similar to this conversation. Told them two keys came off, asked for a new one that I could install on my own, and they sent one out and got it within 3 days of the chat (talked to them at night).
Good to hear your experience.


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This evening/night has been crazy hectic and it's not even over yet. From the time I got home until right now, I've been on the go.
First, I had to take Milo to his daycare to board him for the next two days. We won't have time to take him tomorrow evening, and we figured we could get a better night sleep without him tonight, so I dropped him off this evening.
See this cute face?
Don't trust him. First, when we got out of the car in the daycare parking lot, Milo wiggled out of his collar and ran around the parking lot. I finally got him to come back by showing him his food and then had to carry him, the bag of food, my purse, and his leash through two sets of doors. Keep in mind he weighs 65 pounds. If that wasn't bad enough (and if you have a weak stomach, look away), as soon as I set him down inside the front office, he may have pooed a bit on the floor. Yep, right on the floor.
I was MORTIFIED. I felt like a mother with a toddler who had just taken off his clothes, was running around naked, then pooped in the corner. That immediately taught me I am not ready for a child. I cleaned it up, but unfortunately, they took Milo to the back while I cleaned, so I didn't get to say goodbye Oh well, I get to see this little face on Saturday.
After that, I had to come back home and run. Today was originally supposed to be 3 miles as the final run, but we decided that since we ran only 11 miles, we thought it would be smart to run 2.1 so we would mentally be prepared for how easy the last 2.1 miles would be once we hit 11 miles in the race.
I tried so hard to run at our half marathon pace, I really did. But James wasn't running with me, so I was bored and wanted it to be over and I had so much to do at home, I didn't want to waste time. So I ran it in about 19 mins after giving up on the half marathon pace about halfway through.
Then it was time to clean. My parents are coming to the half and then staying at our apartment, so I needed to tidy up the place a bit. Luckily, my parents aren't judgmental (about anything), so they aren't the type to do the finger test for dust when they come to visit, but I still wanted the place to look nice-ish for them. So far, I cleaned the bathroom, kitchen, and most of the living room. Still have to vacuum, but then I should mostly be done.
After all that craziness, I picked up James from work and we grabbed some Subway for dinner.
Six-inch veggie on flatbread with spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, banana peppers, and pickles with a little vinegar. And of course, some fruit punch Gatorade.
Left on the agenda for tonight (besides finishing the cleaning) is packing and making a playlist — the two things I mentioned I needed to do yesterday. Oops.
Before I leave to finish that up, I do have some fun news. My Wild Tree items came in! I'm so excited to try everything out.
I got a bottle of grape seed oil, as well as a Mediterranean dipping sauce. The sauce tastes awesome, and the grape seed oil is supposed to be healthier than olive oil and doesn't smoke up as much as olive oil, which is wonderful because I hate when the smoke detector goes off.
I also got this chipotle lime rub. I'm excited to grill with this seasoning this summer. I sampled a bit and it tastes so good. It actually has a great lime flavor, which I love.
And this was my impulse buy: Beer Bread!
I have no idea what it is, but I love beer and bread, so obviously I bought it immediately. I cannot wait to try this on Saturday night!
Well, I need to get everything done for tomorrow, so I'm out!
Hopefully, I'll post tomorrow, but if not, you'll get a recap Saturday night