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Waiting for F/V train at 34th street and this freak runs down the stairs and hides behind the column and then I see why he has his gross penis out masturbating behind an AMNY paper! This was about 12 pm and the platform was not empty! There was an infant in a stroller nearby! I tried getting his face but another train came and he finally stopped. Beware ladies.
Submitted by Miss Alysia
At around 9:45pm I got on the Q train's first/last stop at 57th Street heading to Brooklyn. The doors are all closed save for one at the end and only half of the double doors at that. This is normal. All the doors are opened just before the train leaves. It usually sits there for a while until another Q train pulls in. So I'm sitting in the car by myself next to the window reading a book when I hearing someone tapping on the window. I choose to ignore it because something tells me it is trouble. Well this person taps again and again and again. Finally I just turn my back towards the window and pretend to read because I'm nervous by now. What does this person want? The tapping persists until another guy walks in and I think this other person by my window will leave but the tapping continues.
Suddenly, all the doors open and my heart drops. A short sleepy-looking man holding a crumpled piece of newspaper in his hand walks in and sits right by me. I'm thinking that he's probably a homeless guy asking for money until he removes that piece of newspaper and shows me his penis, hanging out of his pants. Oh so this is why he was trying to get my attention. He makes sure that the other guy, sitting not too far away, doesn't see what he's doing by creating a "wall" with that newspaper. I can smell the alcohol on him and he acts so nonchalant, which feeds my anger and indignation.
A few years ago a man in an old Mustang stopped me on the pretense of asking for directions so that I could see him masturbating. When he drove off I remember feeling so disgusted and victimized that I resolved never to let that happen again.
Here was a guy exposing himself to me in a similar situation. So I decided to take action. I had read about women empowering themselves in situations like these by taking pictures of the perpetrator so that gave me strength. I move so that I am sitting directly across from him and took three photos with my cellphone. I then walk quickly out of the train and break into a run to find the train conductor. I find a woman operator and explain my situation. She says something about the police not being around when you need them. I walk with the woman and point out the man with the beret holding the newspaper, who had come out since I left and she suggests I move into her train car. Moments later she comes back in and speaks into the PA system that the next stop will be 42nd Street. The train starts to move and I wonder what happened to the creep. Did the police apprehend him? Then the train operator comes back out and tells me "Thanks miss, that guy didn't get on this train." I am baffled. Shouldn't more be done to stop him? I look out the window as the train pulls away and I see that same creep now sitting on a bench unbeknownst to the people around him.
All I can do is post on this blog for the whole world to see. Ladies, beware.
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I was on my way home on a very crowded #4 train. As the train pulls into the
86th train station, the man behind me creepily inches his way over to me.
Seconds later I feel something hard nudging me. I quickly whip around as the
train doors open and see him dashing out of the train car. The jerk's face
was blocked by other people on the platform but he could not easily hide the
bulge popping out from his sweatpants. This was sadly the SECOND time a
creep on the train had done this to me and yet strangely enough, I STILL
want his crotch to shrivel up and fall off. This is just not something you
get used to. So, to all the creeps out there, BE WARNED: the next time you
pull this shit, I will chase you down the platform and you will REGRET the
day you decided not to KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!
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I got on the 8:20 Manhattan-bound M train Monday morning at the 4th Ave., 9th Street stop and was sitting down, reading the paper like I normally do. A few stops later, a man came on the train, and stood to the left of me next to the doors. I didn't pay close attention until I saw something in my periphery that was moving. I turned to the left and saw the man's penis sticking out while he rubbed it. He stared at me the entire time. I jumped up and shouted — WHAT THE F–K ARE YOU DOING? The doors opened and he got out at the Dekalb stop, but stared at me through the doors as the train left the station.
I wish I had my camera out so I could take a picture and show it to the police. I've filed reports to the MTA and the police, but who knows if anything will be done. I really want this asshole caught.
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This morning around 9:45am on the local green line I sit down and bury my head in a book. I am wearing a hat with a brim since its been raining, which gives me a bit more cover to analyze what people are up to around me.. This guy sitting across the aisle is looking suspicious, leaning forward with a coat in his lap and a leer in his eye.
I go on reading, and glance up briefly and notice this guy has his cock out dangling under his coat and is jerking off while studying the lady sitting next to me. I can feel she is uncomfortable and so am I he's less than 4 feet away. I have never been in this situation- in broad daylight surrounded by people that are aware but not doing anything.
So I whip mine out..my phone that is- and snap a photo of this idiot. What upsets me more than this individual pleasuring himself in public is that no one else said or did anything! Thats the most unfortunate part to this story. There was a man who was down the bench from this
degenerate and I could tell he could tell what was going on- but he did nothing..he sat and looked a bit shocked.
After snapping this image I got off before my stop and went two or three cars over to find the conductor- I told him what was going on in the cars just a few down- he began radioing the police. I don't know if they caught the guy, I didn't wait to find out. I had to get to work, but at least I took action…why didn't anyone else???
Oh the humanity.
Submitted by Jordan
I wasn't able to take a photo, but wanted to write about a recent experience of subway harassment anyway because, as they say, third time's a charm. I'm referring to the fact that I was recently confronted for the third time in the last decade with a passive aggressive pervert jerking off on the subway, and I finally reacted in a way that I feel good about.
More on that in a minute, but the first thing I want to mention is that each of the three asshats who felt it necessary to flog their flabby little phalluses on public transit were all different in terms of age (one in his early twenties, one seemed to be in his late thirties, and one seemed to be solidly middle-aged, has kids in high school range), geography (one was on the D train in Coney Island, one on the F train not far from Park Slope, and one on the MBTA in Boston) and ethnicity (two were white, one was a man of color), but despite their differences they each wore the exact same sickening, sweaty and totally smug, "what's getting me off is you being uncomfortable" stare as they groped themselves while trying to lock eyes with me. The smugness is what stood out the most each time — as if what was sexually gratifying to them was women's inability to stop this harassment.
Anyway, when this happened again it took me totally by surprise, because while I often deal with street harassment whenever I'm in Manhattan and often in various parts of Brooklyn, I've almost never dealt with it in my neighborhood in Brooklyn. Here's what went down. I was standing at the bottom of the steps on the F train platform at 6:30, lots of other people on the platform but no one else near me at the bottom of the stairs. I heard someone from the top of the staircase call out, a "Psst" kind of sound. Instinct caused me to look up the stairs, where I saw a middle aged man beating off, smiling that same smug smirk I remembered from the last two guys I saw do this on subways. My initial five-seconds-after reaction was to instantly turn away, really startled, somewhat frightened and incredibly angry. After those five seconds, though, I realized that this guy had no power over me other than in his mind, and if I didn't react in a way that took my power back, I'd be mad about it all night, maybe longer. So, I turned back around, looked directly at him and screamed, "Fuck you, asshole! Who do you think wants to see that?" He froze, a fearful dear-in-the-headlights look passed over his face, and he dropped his dick as if it were all of a sudden burning his hand. A second later, he turned and ran away, while I screamed after him, "Yeah, you better run away! Run away like the sad, pathetic, small-penised pervert you are!"
I instantly felt better.
Submitted by Jennifer P.
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This is a blog I wrote about something that happened to me on Friday, March 9, at about 9:30 AM on the 4/5 train.
The 4/5 was really crowded this morning. I shoved my way on and buried my nose in the book I'm reading. As the train slowed down to stop at Union Square, I decided to put away my book.
As I closed my book, I happened to look slightly down and to my left. And I saw a man's penis, EJACULATING on the back of a poor unsuspecting girl's black down jacket as she faced the other way. The man was AIMING it for this poor girl's back. I gasped and flung myself backward away from the man as the doors opened and this disgusting, dirty man exited the train. – just a regular, disgusting pig of a man who probably does this every morning to some poor girl who happens to be facing the other way. He looked to be about thirty years old.
I don't know what happened to the girl afterward – I looked for her, but I was so shaken up as people at Union Sq. entered and exited the train, that I don't know where she went.
So some poor girl is now walking the streets of New York, with some disgusting man's semen spread all over the back of her black down jacket. The thought of it makes my stomach turn.
She'll probably notice it in a few days and think it was anything but what it really is.
So girls — WATCH OUT ON CROWDED TRAINS. This could've been me, you, or anyone. I've had guys rub up against me before and try to grab my ass on the train, but nothing ever came (no pun intended) close to this.
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I was sitting on the R train on the two-seater where you can see directly outside of the window onto the platforms. At about 1:30pm, the train pulled into 34th street stop going downtown and I noticed a man directly outside of my window who kept looking inside of the train. He looked lost! So, I just kept on glancing around and minding my business…then I felt as though he was trying to get my attention; you can feel when someone is staring hard at you. So, I glance his way, and happen to notice something peculiar…well, his penis was zipped right out his pants and he started swinging it back and fourth with his jacket pockets. I froze! I didn't know what to do, and it didn't occur to me to take his photograph with my cell phone until the train started moving…and it was too late. I hope someone catches this pervert because it was a traumatizing experience!
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I have planted 4 o'clock flowers because I remembered they have a wonderful scent, all of the ones I planted from seed and bloomed have not had any fragrance, does anyone know why? Do only certain colors have a fragrance?
Here is a picture of one of the flowers that I took, no fragrance at all? The other ones were solid pink. |
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- Posted by scentednectar 5/6 (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 08 at 14:23
They are only fragrant at night, and I find that you have to get fairly close to the flower to smell them. |
- Posted by sweetmichelia (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 08 at 14:40
I have smelled them at night and no scent that I can detect. The ones I rememberd were so strong that when you walked by them you could really get a strong whif. I read that the yellow ones have a stonge fragrance anyone know? |
I have the pink and they are very fragrant from several feet away. I am in a humid area though. That may be the key? My sister has yellow and she claims they are just as fragrant. Pattie |
- Posted by sweetmichelia (My Page) on Tue, Aug 26, 08 at 1:45
I just planted new ones a couple of months ago, bought the seed packet from Wal-mart it said fragrant on the package, they just started blooming this week and no fragrance, they are an orangey pink color... I'm just baffled by this whole frangrance thing, I just ordered some new seeds from E-baby that said fragrant, we'll try it again..... LOL |
- Posted by allison1888 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 26, 08 at 12:34
Will these work in Zone 5? |
only if you lift the tubers in the fall in zone 5. you would want to do that because they flower better the older they are. don't know if you would get good flower production from seedlings each year. i have ones with solid white flowers and they are nicely fragrant. in fact, never heard of one that wasn't fragrant. i think you sniffer is out of whack, sweetmichelia. :-) if you like, i can collect some seeds and send for postage. i don't know how many there will be, though. i have tried to eradicate them over the years because they spread so aggressively here but have kept one clump and mow or pull any stray seedlings that appear. |
I suspect that most 4 o'clocks sold these days, like petunias and other annuals, are selected for color and floriferousness, not fragrance. White varieties tend to be the most fragrant, in general, and like folks said, they're only fragrant in the afternoon, hence the name. I've never gotten any scent from any I've smelled either! Jim |
4 o'clock plant does have some mild fragrance but it is not wafty fragrance like that of Jasmines. Pic. of 4 o'clock flower from my garden. |
I think part of it may be how young your plant is. Mine are very strong every evening. Here's my plant. Pattie |
Here is a link that might be useful: 4 O'clocks
- Posted by sweetmichelia (My Page) on Thu, Sep 4, 08 at 2:12
Here is a picture of the pink ones that I planted from seed that look like your flowers, these have absolutely no fragrance at any time of the evening.... :( I just planted a whole new batch I got on ebay, he said they are fragrant we'll see. I don't get it..... |
- Posted by momof2luv2garden Z8Summerville,SC (My Page) on Tue, Oct 21, 08 at 8:24
I just happened to be reading through some of your posts and found this. I just thought I would add my 2 cents in here for whatever it's worth. My mom's neighbor has some purple 4 o'clocks. They have a very strong jasmine scent. She said when the evenings are humid the smell just perfumes the air. She did not know what kind of 4 o'clocks they were and said she got them from a friend. She gave me some seed so I'm excited to try them. |
It does good in warmer weather.I remember a 4 o'clock plant in my school garden in India.It's flowers had very strong fragrance.Flowers were larger in size compared to what I have here.I believe it is a warm weather plant. |
HI I'm sweetmichelia with a new name, now sunpetal, anyway my story is this, when I lived in Yorba Linda 35 years ago I smelled a gogeous scent walking out back, it was 4 o'clocks, that was so long ago I don't recall the color. I have been trying to re-enact that plant ever since, my friend has white ones that smell beautiful, I have some white in my garden that have a slight scent if you put your nose in them, also I have a huge bush of bright pink that have no scent, I have tried all times after 4 nothing. Please tell me your colors that waft. |
It's sort of a toss up.... I sprouted 5 packs of four o'clock seeds, and the fragrance varies greatly from individual plant to individual plant. One plant in particular is around 6 times more fragrant than any of the others. I can smell it throughout my whole yard and house at night |
so what color is the plant that has a fragrance? I have 2 colors of pink and one white and none of them are fragrant, but my friend had a white one that was.... weird. |
Well, I went around my yard and sniffed al my four o'clock for you. Turns out I have four that smell extremely strongly. One is pink, one is red, one is white, and one is yellow. When I went around I took note of how many in each colour category were fragrant. In the end out was pretty much even. I don't think colour has much to do with fragrance. |
It seems a lot of these hybrids today have been bred with less fragrance. If you google old fashioned petunias...there is a seed site that sells nothing but fragrant seeds...I think it was something like seed exchange or something....specializes in the old heirloom seeds and varieties...those petunias and four o clocks would knock your socks off. So sad that it has come to this...I am a fragrance freak...that is the first thing I look for. Good Luck. |
- Posted by simounagta Zone12 /Cebu, Philip (My Page) on Mon, Sep 1, 14 at 11:02
I live in the tropics where humidity is high and my 4 o'clocks plants grow well. Fragrance ? Could not sense it. So disappointed & planning to get some from other sources. |
Here is a link that might be useful: PHOTO OF MY 4 O'CLOCKS
- Posted by princesspea sunset14 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 9, 14 at 16:13
I have had them from select seeds catalog, and they are quite fragrant at night but not at all until after 10pm. I grew the coral/yellow/pink vareigated kind. Can't remember the name. The tuber is a monster and having been warned about their wandering ways, I had them in a half barrel. Select seeds catalog is awesome : http://www.selectseeds.com Pea |
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Chinese folk religion (traditional Chinese: 中國民間宗教 or 中國民間信仰; simplified Chinese: 中国民间宗教 or 中国民间信仰; pinyin: Zhōngguó mínjiān zōngjiào or Zhōngguó mínjiān xìnyăng) or Shenism (pinyin: Shénjiào, 神教), are labels used to describe the collection of ethnic religious traditions which have historically comprised the predominant belief system in China and among Han Chinese ethnic groups up to the present day. Shenism describes Chinese mythology and includes the worship of shens (神, shén; "deities", "spirits", "awarenesses", "consciousnesses", "archetypes") which can be nature deities, Taizu or clan deities, city deities, national deities, cultural heroes and demigods, dragons and ancestors. "Shenism" as a term was first published by A. J. A Elliot in 1955.
Chinese folk religion is sometimes categorized with Taoism, since over the centuries institutional Taoism has been attempting to assimilate or administer local religions. Chinese folk religion is sometimes seen as a constituent part of Chinese traditional religion, but more often, the two are regarded as synonymous. With around 454 million adherents, or about 6.6% of the world population, Chinese folk religion is one of the major religious traditions in the world. In China more than 30% of the population adheres to Chinese folk religion. Chinese religion mirrors the social landscape, and takes on different meanings for different people.
The majority of traditional Chinese philosophy originates in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States eras, during a period known as the "Hundred Schools of Thought", which was characterized by significant intellectual and cultural developments. Although much of Chinese philosophy begins in the Warring States period, elements of Chinese philosophy have existed for several thousand years; some can be found in the Yi Jing (the Book of Changes), an ancient compendium of divination, which dates back to at least 672 BCE. It was during the Warring States era that the major philosophies of China, Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, and Daoism, arose, along with philosophies that later fell into obscurity, like Agriculturalism, Chinese Naturalism, and the Logicians.
Following the Qin Dynasty, Confucianism became the dominant philosophical school of China. The largest philosophical rivals to Confucianism were Legalism and Mohism before the Han dynasty. Legalism as a coherent philosophy disappeared largely due to its relationship with the unpopular authoritarian rule of Qin Shi Huang, however, many of its ideas and institutions would continue to influence Chinese philosophy until the end of Imperial rule during the Xinhai Revolution. Mohism though popular at first due to its emphasis on brotherly love versus harsh Qin Legalism, fell out of favour during the Han Dynasty due to the efforts of Confucians in establishing their views as political orthodoxy. The Six Dynasties era saw the rise of the Xuanxue philosophical school and the maturation of Chinese Buddhism, which had entered China from India during the Late Han Dynasties. By the time of the Tang Dynasty five-hundred years after Buddhism's arrival into China, it had transformed into a thoroughly Chinese religious philosophy dominated by the school of Zen Buddhism. Neo-Confucianism became highly popular during the Song Dynasty and Ming Dynasty due in large part to the eventual combination of Confucian and Zen Philosophy.
Chinese culture is one of the world's oldest cultures. The area in which the culture is dominant covers a large geographical region in eastern Asia with customs and traditions varying greatly between provinces, cities, and even towns. Important components of Chinese culture include literature, music, visual arts, martial arts, cuisine, religion etc.
Religion in China has been characterized by pluralism since the beginning of Chinese history. Chinese religions are family-oriented and do not demand exclusive adherence, allowing the practice or belief of several at the same time. Some scholars prefer not to use the term "religion" in reference to belief systems in China, and suggest "cultural practices", "thought systems" or "philosophies" as more appropriate terms. There is a stimulating debate over what to call religion and who should be called religious in China.
Buddhism remains a widely practiced religion since its introduction in the 1st century. One of the largest group of religious traditions is popular religion the religion of the Han, which overlaps with Taoism, and the worship of the shens, a collection of local ethnic deities, heroes and ancestors, and figures from Chinese mythology. Among the most popular ones in recent years have been Mazu (goddess of the seas, patron of Southern China), Huangdi (divine patriarch of all the Chinese, "Volksgeist" of the Chinese nation), the Black Dragon, Caishen (god of prosperity and richness), and others.
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Cheap ski holidays in hundreds of ski resorts worldwide.
A new, regular feature from our in-house games master, Gale Van Rye, who talks about memorable skiing and winter sports games. This week: 1080 Snowboarding (N64, 1998).
In 1998, the PlayStation and N64 were just hitting their stride. Games weren't just developed by a nerd alone in a bedroom anymore, instead they were made by big groups of nerds — in actual offices. And it wasn't just nerds playing the games either, but also normal human beings.
The PlayStation already boasted Cool Boarders by this point, the first half-playable, full-3D snowboarding game. However, a rushed development cycle to release before the winter meant although an impressive start, it suffered from a lot of gameplay frustrations. Enter Nintendo, struggling to bring in third party developers and needing to fill the winter sports gap for the N64, they decided to make 1080 themselves.
Nintendo were known for cutesy classics, not beautifully-rendered, realistic, extreme sports games with heavy soundtracks. Yet, 1080 stood over its peers for the entire remainder of its generation.
You remember the details — your baggy hoodie rippling in the wind, stretching out your hand to balance on the ice patch whilst the orange sun sets behind the looming peak in the distance. Nintendo paid attention to the feel and it paid off.
1080 was tough — there's no question about that — landing a trick took practice, whilst falls and crashes were punishing. Yet, the game was rewarding after you mounted the steep learning curve. As you got better, the carving felt better. Finding the best shortcut downhill, then pulling off a stalefish 1080 on the final jump and landing with perfection was well worth the blistered thumbs.
Backed by Tommy Hilfiger and Lamar in-game gear, Nintendo released 1080 Snowboarding in 1998 to consistently high critical acclaim. It became the benchmark for snowboarding games thereafter and whilst snowboarding games went on to become much prettier and much more successful, the right balance of controls and skill hasn't quite ever been matched.
A new, regular feature from our in-house games master, Gale Van Rye, who talks about memorable skiing and winter sports games. This week: Skiing (Atari 2600, 1980).
"Sacre bleu! And [sic] voilà! It's Skiing by Activision!" These were the words bumbling out of Claude LaFeet's mouth in 1980; his French accent as clumsy as a drunk putting their skis on for the last run down after après ski.
In those days we'd call it naff, thanks to Ronnie Barker (and later, Princess Anne), yet the game wasn't. In fact it was one of the earliest examples of the top-down skiing game style which would be emulated by other developers for the entire next decade. This was Skiing by Activision. "Pop ze cartridge into your Atari Video Computer System..."
The Atari 2600 is the definiton of a classic console. It looked so futuristic in 1977 with its wood veneer finish. It took gaming to the next level after Pong and the Magnavox Odyssey, featuring unforgettable games like Pitfall and Breakout. In fact, it was that Breakout which was famously worked on by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (with Jobs keeping from Woz the bonus payout from Atari!).
Activision's Skiing would come a few years later in 1980. Activision are a huge household name now, with series like Tony Hawk and Call of Duty under their belt. Back in those days though, there were no third party developers. Atari made games for the Atari console, not anybody else. Activision became the first to do it in 1980 and Skiing was one of the very first games they ever released.
Looking back now, it looks all so familiar. Yet it was fairly groundbreaking at the time. The left/right turning worked great on the Atari joystick and allowed last second adjustments just before you hit that tree. The formula would be used in many other games afterwards, including Horrace Goes Skiing (1982) and SkiFree (1991). Chris Pirih, developer of SkiFree would later admit: "[It] was itself inspired by an Activision game for the Atari 2600 console, which I enjoyed playing in my youth. I remember very little of the Activision game, but I think it looked pretty much like SkiFree".
In the same year Phillips would release the less well-remembered (but equally inspiringly named) Skiing on the Videopac (Odyssey 2 in the US). It played very similarly to Activision's Skiing, but lacked the same polish and variety, so as such never claimed itself as the orginal king of the ski games. As Claude would say: "So real you must have it!".
A new, regular feature from our in-house games master, Gale Van Rye, who talks about memorable skiing and winter sports games. This week: Slalom (Arcade, 1986 | Nintendo Entertainment System, 1987).
"The heating's broke — use this" Mum said, holding out an extra blanket. I scowled and let her drop it at my bedside. She'd just interrupted my best run yet through Snowy Hill. I skimmed a mogul off-balance and collided with a tree; the worn, sweat-covered pad slumped down into my lap and I reached for the blanket. It was Christmas '91, four years after the release of Rare's Slalom — and yet it didn't feel old or dated — it felt fresh, fast and fun.
Rareware would later go on to be the famed pixel perfectionists behind Donkey Kong Country and Goldeneye. This was their first NES game, yet it played like they were aging pros. It pushed the limit of the NES to the edge, their coding trickery producing the kind of the 3D effects that would not look out of place on Nintendo's follow-up console, the SNES.
It was quick, too. And not just in the computing sense, but in the way that it immediately immersed you from the second your left thumb pressed Up on the d-pad and you ramped up the pace. The slopes either side of you would zip by as you carved the mountain, with the pixilated backdrop range swaying gently in distance. It was that quality of immersion that kept you hooked. Time after time you'd come back, convincing yourself that this time you'll land every jump and add digits to your highscore.
Perhaps it was the satisfaction of whizzing off a mogul, pulling back a trick and then landing gracefully whilst still flying along at full speed that was the biggest pull. Or perhaps it was that despite crashing into the snow after clashing with a sledder, the delay before being back up to top speed isn't long enough to frustrate you into quitting.
It sounds like rose-tinted nostalgia, yet, it still stands proud today. I found myself immediately obsessed again and surprisingly impressed by its ability to captivate me. Since the release of the iPhone, the bedroom programmers are king again. Short, fun games that aren't graphically-obsessed are the ones making all the money. Slalom would hook you in an instant were it on the App Store.
I couldn't go without mentioning the music, either. In those days every bit of data was essential and music had to be crammed in. The skill was to compose something short but that could repeat for long periods of time without sounding annoying. You get sick of repetitive blips and beeps eventually, but Slalom's music was pleasing on the ear, suited the gameplay and helped to draw you in.
Perhaps Slalom's downfall was the inability to save your scores on the NES. It meant lots of scribbling down scores on some paper next to the console. Naturally, you'd need an independent verifier to confirm the score at the time of completion to prevent arguments, as in those days cheating was rife. I still can't help but think of Slalom at Christmas time. Now, where's that blanket?
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They came, they saw, they fished!
This past weekend 100 women from all over North America came to Painter's Lodge for the 14th Annual Women's Fishing Derby.
The annual event is a favourite among the participants and the guides alike. The ladies fished a total of 3 tides over the weekend with their eyes on hooking the big one to take first prize. Believe me, there was no shortage of competition!
65 salmon were caught for a total of 987 ½ pounds reeled in by the end of the derby. Lynn Anderson of Prince George BC
Here's Lynn's winning fish…
We're already looking forward to next year's event! See you then!
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There have been a number of UFOs videotaped from planes lately, and this one taped in South Korea yesterday is a typical example. Of course, it could also be a simple CGI effect, but there is no way to tell with low resolution cellphone video whether or not this is the case.
I don't speak the same language as the poster of this video but I get the impression that he has spotted the object and it trying to draw someones attention to it...
...but if that is the case, why would he not follow the object with the camera?
My answer to that is, that in opinion, the object was not in the original footage.
Fake = True.
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Translate this page Hemet woman caught by passersby after allegedly robbing bankMonday, January 25th, 2010 Issue 04, Volume 14.
Carlee Turner has yet to be processed at the county jail but will be booked on suspicion of bank robbery, according to Hemet police Lt. Dean Evans. Police received a call at 9:26 a.m. from employees at the Bank Of America branch on Florida Avenue, saying it had just been robbed, Evans said. The woman has passed a note demanding money and advising the teller not to cause a scene, Evans said. A teller handed her the money and the suspect ran out and across Florida Avenue, but residents stopped her in the parking lot of a nearby movie theater, Evans said. 81 comments
She a loving mother and She was In bad need becouse walfare lower her cash aid and she need to pay rent. The job is so bad need to do what they need to do to feed or make rent..the good people where they go to make ends meet.She has respect for her friends and family and she need help and where she was getting it they kept lower it for no answer why they where doing it. She has help some many people in this park and We all know How she felt and how hard.think about most people have thought about robbing a bank or have joke around about it but the truth is there are good people around this time that are doing what they can.In some people book family comes first and no one want there family out on the street.so for people that read she is a very smart person that need to try to save her family and yes it was stupid but can you blame her on why she did it. So carlee we wish you the best we will be with you every step of the way .Miss U Already HVRP
ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? Why not get a job? Collect cans, wash toilets, oh wait....here is an earth-shattering idea.....get an education!! The comments by: "a friend" are ridiculous! She is on welfare and you are still harping about not getting enough?? Try working for a living, having to paying your bills, struggling to put food on the table WITHOUT getting welfare. Stop being a victim and get off your tailbone and go to work. I AM TIRED OF HAVING TO PAY FOR MINE & YOURS!!!!! Give that "loving mother" bank robber the maximum sentence.
There is no excuse for doing that. Stealing is stealing no matter how you look at it. There is other means she could of turned to and gotten help. Everyone is having a tough time making ends meet . We dont rob or steal, we deal with it . Society has helped cause this problem of Welfare because ot giving it to people who arent American Citizensl
Marilee, nowhere in the article does it state that she's not an American citizen. As for "a friend", from what I can gather from the gibberish you posted, you seem to think society owes her something. You're wrong, we don't owe you or her anything. Get off your butt, pull up your pants, and collect cans.
First off, who are you to judge anybody? Do you know this person? Do you know where they are coming from? Whats that expression, "Dont judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes?" Secondly, to get an education costs money. And lots of it. Have you ever gone to school? Did your parents help you out with that? Some individuals dont have family to help them, or the means to do so themselves. SO not everyone can afford an education. Class tuition, books, parking permits, gas... On another note, "getting a job" is easier said than done. How do you know this woman hasnt tried and put in many applications everywhere around town and has got turned down? Do you know how frustrating it is to try time and time again to try and get a job and constantly get turned down? And let me ask you this, how do you know she has been on welfare for very long? How do you she hasnt paid into the system for years before and recently hit hard times? You ever considered that? And as for that last comment, its really sad that, this unarmed mother, who mistakenly robs a bank out of complete desperation, you say should get a "maximum sentence", when there are murderers, rapists, and overall horrible people who dont get the maximum sentence or serve even a quarter of their time in prison after the crimes they commit time and time again. This mother has no criminal past and for this one act she commited you say maximum sentence? LASTLY, dont use this particular situation and "lash out" your aggressions with EVERYONE on welfare. Sure some people take advantage of the system, BUT SOME DONT. And since you dont know this person, or their situation, maybe you should keep your mouth shut. (And in reference to the comment above, she is an American citizen) So that comment was of no relevance.
In response to "Sick of Victim Mantality" -- you are obviously ignorant yourself~~the least you could have done is spelled mentality correctly -- heck all you needed to do is copy it. You are obviously a welfare recipient yourself. Get off your backside....use birth control measures if you cannot afford your children and start collecting cans on the side of the road. LASTLY, do not tell me what I can or cannot say. Keep in mind that its my hard earned tax $'s that allows you to receive that check every month. By the way....I do have an education (law degree) and I got students loans for each and every red cent. Which I have paid back!!!!! My parents did not pay for it, nor did the State. STOP being a victim -- Boo Hoo!!!
we miss you so many of us can't stop crying we ask why we want you home. we are here for you Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
we love and miss you come home soon
Totally agree with SoVM! You all sound like trailer park trash sitting around collecting welfare of my dollar! Here is a clue for you guys.... She had a job and do you know why she lost it? I think she robbed them too! Are drugs a factor here? Or does she just have a huge problem? Poor kid that's all I'm saying!
whoever wrote she's an unarmed mother is an idiot. Her son will be better off without her, mabe then he can learn moral, how to respect authority and learn how to read. Good riddens to Carlee!
A lawyer huh? Ok. Your the only lawyer I know who has time to sit around and blog about nonsense all day. Must not have alot of cases... maybe you should represent this woman since you dont seem to have that much to do! As for the spelling... very petty. Not even the subject here really but I do not have the time to go over and spell check what I write, (or copy and paste) I get my point across. (You obviously do have the time though I dont get why with you being a lawyer and all) But go ahead and nit pick and get off the subject. BTW, I never claimed to be a victim of anything. I have been blessed in my life that fortunately I have never had to get welfare, food stamps, WIC, or any gov. aid. But if one day I have too, which that day may come, I hope its there for me. Oh yeah, and FYI I have used birth control for over 13 years, have a full time job, graduated from CSUF with a Business Degree, and I dont really need to collect cans, but maybe you should. You def have the time, and it doesnt sound like your very busy with you being a lawyer and all. Help clean up the earth! Maybe you should chose a different occupation, because everything you stated couldnt be farther from the truth. Not to mention your not a compassionate person, which lawyers should be. Good luck with those student loans! ;)
First off WAY TO GO WHOEVER WROTE sICK OF VICTIM MENTALITY!! This mom is a NUT. She goes to her sons school and thinks she owns the place. Im am so glad she got caught!! Mabe her son will have a chance if she doesnt raise him. Anyone who is too lazy to get a job, lives off of welfare and has nothing better to do than try and intimidate others with her enormous size deserves what she gets. I agree with you, she should go to school, or better, help her son with his. He can't do anything because of the way she raises him. I hope they lock her up for a long time, trying to steal others money. Carlee if you can read this, GET A JOB!!!! GREAT JOB HEMET POLICE!! Read more: http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-01-25/news/hemet-woman-arrested-after-bank-of-america-robbed/comment-page-1#comment-24720#ixzz0dluHjdle Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
First off WAY TO GO WHOEVER WROTE sICK OF VICTIM MENTALITY!! This mom is a NUT. She goes to her sons school and thinks she owns the place. Im am so glad she got caught!! Mabe her son will have a chance if she doesnt raise him. Anyone who is too lazy to get a job, lives off of welfare and has nothing better to do than try and intimidate others with her enormous size deserves what she gets. I agree with you, she should go to school, or better, help her son with his. I hope they lock her up for a long time, trying to steal others money. Carlee if you can read this, GET A JOB!!!! GREAT JOB HEMET POLICE!!
Only in Hemet. This town stinks.
Yes, this woman has always used her girth to intimidate and bully. This is not the first time she has had a run in with the law either. Maybe now her little boy can live a normal life. Does she really think she's that bad a.., that she can walk in and rob a bank and NOT get caught? All those who know her, read the article and just imagine the scenario, omg! Maybe though, she is mentally ill or does she do drugs? I mean something is definitely up in her life. Poor Austin
This is ridiculous. This is the same person writing the same thing on every website. Why are you people scared to put your names? Please dont bring her son into this. And dont write these hurtful things when it comes to her being a mom and her family. Come on now, you know thats not right. If you must blog about this have some respect and dignity, and be mature when talking about this. You should be ashamed of yourselves judging people and their situations. Dont bash her as a person and insult her, she has been through enough. What if her son reads this? Think of how your comments will affect him. Think before you write!
I agree with christie...please leave her child out of this..his name does not need to be put on the internet...he has been thru enough....I know this person and the situation and I dont and will never agree with what she has done..but her child did nothing and does not need his name forever in cyber world to remind him of his mothers mistakes
And hey "whos for Carlee" are you even a human being? Shame on you!
Please dont bring her son into this and say what he cant and can do you are a pig to talk about that lil boy and don't use his name he needs he family and frineds by his side you cant be a mom if so you would not be saying thinging about a lil boy.. i feel sorry for your kids ? Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
i am going to get something started where anyone can put money in a box to pay there rent so they don't get put out for her son and mom to stay where they are at where everyone is being nice to them and loves them and they have someone to go to if they need something...
Wow, rob a bank and its okay? Welfare made her do it? Who are you people?
to all you people who dont know her! she is not a bad person. something happened to her and caused her to snap. im sure we have all had situatons in our lives when you just snap. i know trying to rob a bank probably wasn't the best idea, but we can not judge carlee. we weren't there that day and we don't know what was going thru her head. im sure there was alot of adrenaline and panic. but like i said, we can't judge her until we have been in that situation. she wasn't armed or dangerous. her intentions were obviously not to hurt anyone. please don't judge her unless you know this person.
Yeah no wonder our society is so corrupt. No morals or values even exist anymore. Maybe she should sue the county. If they had given her more welfare maybe she wouldn't have robbed the bank. Its their fault!
the one who will stand by her..thats who we are people like you made her do it.
Now we made her do it????? Are you sick in the head or something?? First its the welfare system, and now its the people who know right from wrong who made her do it? What is wrong with you guys?? Always looking to place your screw ups on other people instead of taking responsibility for your own actions. Wow, maybe you should go rob a bank and get a bunk next to her
Hemet scares the cr@pola outta me!! Everytime I look at this website the child molester, murderer, bank robber, etc. is from Hemet!!!
why don't you get a life. and stay out of her life let her be she knows what she did she is the one that has to live with it not you .
To the people who don't truly know her need to take a step back before assuming things & making this into something it's not. We're in a tough economy right now & I guarantee I can pull out all your records & flaws as well FRANK (or any other ignorant person who feels the need to bash another just to try to make themself feel better). Frank, if you really are an attorney, then why is it that you have so much time to spend bashing someone else on several websites? Seriously, get a life & work on filling your clientel. Obviously, the economy has hit you too if you don't have enough clients to fill your days. You would expect someone (a "lawyer" at that) to sound a little more educated & a little less ignorant. If you need some practice having clients, why don't you take on her case so you may practice actually trying to help someone out. What shocks me even more is that a school teacher (someone who should have been educated enough herself) would have the audacity to keep minor's names out of the public eye. I thought teachers were supposed to be helpful, not judgemental. Don't worry, I'll make sure to copy & send all your public posts to your principle to reveal your true side. It is hard to get jobs these days. It's really sad to see the government generously help illegals, when a tax paying citizen needs a little bit of help at times. I wish her the best.
well said... we love you carlee and we are here for you
Oh and hey "sick of Carlee".... why dont you put up a pic of yourself up here so we can judge you? You seem to like to judge others.... maybe its your turn. Full body shot please. I would love to judge your personal appearance expecially. Are you perfect? Dont think so. You can dish out the insults but can you take it?
we love you carlee and we miss you
Hey listen people, no one said getting cut off welfare MADE her do this... understand what you are reading. We are not blaming welfare. It was just one of many things compiled on top of one another. That was maybe just the last thing that made her snap. Nobody knows what she is going through, so nobody should judge. Yeah it was wrong, but whos to say you wouldnt do it too?
Alright that's it! You guys stress me out! I'm going out to rob a bank!....... and its all your fault!
you all can sit here and talk all this shit about her. but not us we will all stand by here. there is about 25 people just where she lives on her side. why well we know her we all see her eveyday and we know she was out looking for a job everyday. so carlee we are out here for you.
I hope this woman gets sentenced to the max!!! Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
F--- all you people who think this dumb broad needs a break!!! Who are you kidding??? None of you can spell, you are all TRAILER TRASH living off the welfare check that many of us pay good tax money for. You are all retarded and need to get a life!!!!!!!!! I hope this chick gets the maximum conviction. I bank at this B of A and would not want to be banking there when some foolish, lazy, bad choice making idiot decides to rob it. I agree......get a job, an education, collect cans, wash windows......but rob a bank????? Get a life....or better yet....kill yourself now and SPARE us ALL!!!
I think what this lady did was completely wrong and there is no excuse, I don't care if you are starving; stealing is NOT the answer but I'm surprised that the editor allowed the last comment by "Good Mama" to be posted. No one should tell another to kill themselves what is wrong with you "Good" mama??
Yeah Yeah you've said this all before. Be clever and think of something new to say. Ahhh... dont be mad because not everyone agreed with what you said. Bitter Bitter Bitter. Dont you just love people who can dish it out but cant take it themselves?? Well off to work!!! Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
Why do you always take up two comment lines?? Does this help get your point across?? Well I'm off to collect cans!!
To the people who don't truly know her need to take a step back. She a loving mother. Nobody knows what she is going through, so nobody should judge. That was maybe just the last thing that made her snap. I think what cerlee did was completely wrong. something happened to her and caused her to snap. we love you carlee... Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
First off, who are you to judge anybody? Do you know this person? Do you know where they are coming from? Whats that expression, "Dont judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes?" no one said getting cut off welfare MADE her do this... understand what you are reading. We are not blaming welfare. It was just one of many things compiled on top of one another. That was maybe just the last thing that made her snap. Nobody knows what she is going through, so nobody should judge. Yeah it was wrong, but whos to say you wouldnt do it too? She a loving mother. we love you carlee....
we are on your side carlee.... Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
we love you carlee... Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
now what ? Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
no but you are...
Vote: Maggie for govenor. She wants to cut welfare to 2 years instead of 5 years. YOU GO MAGGIE! Keep the "Carlees" OFF of welfare. Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
She's a loving mother! She's been thru tough times! They cut her welfare! blah blah blah. rot in prison!
I know I've stated this before but here's the problem with these forums. People think that just because their not in person (or face to face) they can say anything they want too, even if its mean and hurtful. People forget that there are real people with real feelings on here that will be reading this. Have a little compassion for people, stop and think before you write. Be constructive when making statements, dont judge. I'm amazed at the ruthless comments people make on here when they are hiding behind the computer. And many dont even have the nerve to state their names but yet they make such bold accusations. Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
If they did drug test in order to get welfare she would pass it. Non-relevant.
I think that maybe she had the whole thing planned. She wanted to go to jail because she couldn't bear the thought of missing a meal. She is set now!
WE LOVE YOU CARLEE... AND I WILL TELL YOU THIS WE WILL BE HERE FOE YOU. AND I KNOW THIS WAS NOT PLANNED..YOU ALL NEED TO GET A LIFE...... Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
I WONDER...... YOUR A PIG Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
WHAT IF THIS WAS ONE OF YOUR KIDS ? or your mom or dad and someone was saying bad things that you know was not true, would you be on here telling everyone that your mom worked her ass off to help for family and keep them safe. it can happen to anyone. but i ask you not to talk about her if you don't know her like we do. when i seen her car come home, i could not take it i was so sad and upset... i will tell you she was out everyday looking for a job. she is a good mom. i just wish you new what a good person she was.. and i know she had her bad days just like everyone but this was not her i can't stop asking my self why what made her do it.... we love her and miss her so much...
Hey Kathy your an idiot. If your trying to drum up votes for Maggie your sure doing it the wrong way. You shouldnt represent her, really. Your statements make her look bad as a canidate for Governer. She sure lost a few votes here!
I am not passing judgment. She did what she did and should be held accountable for it. I hope her son has a loving grandma and father that will be there for him and help him to understand what she did and why. We have laws for a reason. I realize that it was hard for her to get a job with a criminal past, now it will be darn near impossible. Actions have consequences. I am also sure that she didn't just decide on a whim to do this. I was a friend once and still am now. Do I trust her? No. Do I feel she is trash? No. Deep down she is a decent person with morals and ethics. Unfortunately society glamorizes this kind of behavior. I wont look down on her for her choices she made nor try to excuse her actions, I don't condone what she did. Condem the actions not the person. I just hope that she doesn't think that she is worth something and that she can be someone worthy of respect. It won't be easy nor will it come without hard work and effort on her part.
We Wish you the best and hope your ok A women in temecula robbed 4 banks at gun point and only got 4 year sentancing in jail so carlee should be out in 0 to 2 years is my guess only one bank for carlee and four for the temecula mother and she a mother of 3 so we might see carlee sooner Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
We love but we don't agree with what she did and just becouse we live in a Rv park doesn't mean we are stupid in fact its cheap and we never have to pack to move we just hook up and drive or just drive its cheap and a better way to save money or its what we can afford but at lease most of us are not stuck up. theres many reason that people live in a Rv park 1. cheaper then rent an appartment or house 2.everyone has a story on why there here 3. disablity 4. Getting SSI .So are we better then you (NO)but anyone that think there better then other people or treat people bad were they eat,live, or dress then people that treat us like that. thats white trash .we Love carlee and we sit and wonder everynight why would she do that.but like i said we love her but don't agree with what she did. so please don't call us trailer trash becouse if you think were trailer trash you must be trash yourself....Think before you type ... I know i cant spell good but atlest i try to get my point across to everyone thanks
Since when have the emotions of the people been a concept when the laws were written. The laws should stay black and white for a reason so supportive family and friends don't blur the lines between what is right and wrong. We all have a family member or friend that is struggling to pay the bills, but it does not give any one person the right to steal. The community has resources and churches as well. Even if your not a church going person or have a faith does not mean you can't ask for help. Remember asking for help is always a possibility and yes we all have our moments, but those moments really define a person. Just because I have trouble with my bills does not give me the right to steal from any one.
Carlee supporters are idiots. Their all over Topix.com spreading their support for this 300 p....... ............. Throw her in prison. Whine whine whine. There's thousands of people out of work, thousands don't get welfare. Vote Meg for govenor, she wants to cut welfare down to 3 years max. These welfare leeches are loosers.
Carmen get a life ALREADY! You obviously have nothing else better to do than to run your mouth. What is your deal? Do you not have a life? Why are you still interested in this?? I betcha your ... and ...., and thats why you have a chip on your shoulder and LOVE talking about everyone else. Your the only one whining here about people on welfare. You you you... whine whine whine!!
At least I'm not in jail awaiting prison for stupidity. LOL LOL LOL
you guys are really passionate about talking online... reading this conversation raised my blood pressure. lol relax!
we will help a tax paying citzen by feeding her big a.. while she is in jail and that is more than enough. Lets all rob banks everybody...
You make no sense.
I would like to say that I'm surprised at the compassion and empathy of these people, or the lack thereof. However, I am not. This country is full of 2 types of people: Closed-minded Republican pricks concerned with their own dime. And lower class people barely able to make a dime. And though, yes, some have the ability and means to grow up and succeed in this cut-throat, capitalist society. Some are left eating scraps. Don't get me wrong, there are fraudulent people out there, who steal and take what they can while giving nothing in return. But what about those people that actually need help? This page clearly shows that the people in this country don't necessarily care to help those in need; those people are nothing more than a burden to the rest of society. For the person that said this: are you aware that one can be intellectual without going to college. It does not take a rocket scientist to read a book. Which is probably what you should do. All of you sound like fascists. I bet you if you could build walls at our borders and kill all the jews and blacks and welfare-collecting citizens at once you'd be much obliged to do so. Would you not? There is a much bigger picture here than this woman who stole out of necessity. Let me reiterate: "STOLE OUT OF NECESSITY". If a person works and busts their ass to live and still cannot live, what do you expect them to do? I expect them to live. So, please do yourself a favor, and think before you speak. (or type in this case). Just because our government makes a law does not mean it is morally or ethically correct. Some might say that people should think for themselves, and strive to obey our countries law, but if it gets in the way of what you feel is right, that's when there's a problem. Try not to be so closed-minded next time people.
To #67, Chris, you forgot to mention a third type of person in this country. That would be the I know everything, arrogant liberal idiot such as yourself who feels sorry for every loser and lawbreaker out there. Why? Because it probably describes you. When someone robs you or your family out of" NECESSITY", let us all know if you get it yet or not.
Why is it that when you stand up or defend someone that you are always accused of being like that person yourself? Some on here cant think of much to say so they write, "well you think what you think because that decribes you" or "oh your probably like this person too and thats why you stick up for her". It just shows you people dont know anything. I am not a lawbreaker, and I dont feel sorry for every loser, and frankly I am not a "liberal idiot", so I am not the third type of person in this country. I didnt even write that comment, but I like what he says. Doesnt mean it descibes me. Your opinions are useless.
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number #5 and #6 comments are stupid,i agree with #2 and #7,we may not know what her situation is but is far as judging someone the facts are facts their were witnesses so,theres your facts.five and six you might want to get off your butts too and find work as well.im tired of paying food stamps and welfare to people i dont know and are not related to. thou should not judge a person but when it stares you in the face, come on, give me a damm break. ms. robber deserves exactly what the law gives her. think about the workers at the back they were probaly scared as hell, think about their ordeal and how it may effect them, you're not the victims, all those bank employees are, stop being selfish and stop thinking about yourselves only.
Why aren't the anti-arizona people all over this? Bank Robbery and immigration laws are both under federal jurisdiction. What right do the Hemet police have enforcing Federal law? For all you brain addled libs and welfare queens, that is what's know as using sarcasm to make a point. When I first got to California, I asked someone what Hemet was like, He told me "It ain't Hell, but you can see it from there".
Another 300 jobs lost in Hemet, gone overseas. How is a person supposed to find work where there is none. I'm all for never give up, but this is getting rediculous. To rob a bank would be pretty ballsy if you ask me. Poor dear was desperate. Did anyone go see Johnny Depp in Public Enemies? Everyone loved the real John Dillenger. He was adored and admired by everyone. Plus, Who could dislike Johnny Depp, and he didn't mind playing the part. he he he Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
Oh, good lord! So many without a spark of empathy. Shame on you. People's lives are turning bad every day, to good people who have worked all their lives. Whole families homeless. Good people. You should put a check on your thoughts. One word for the majority here. Karma
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To HVRVP.....where is the childs father in all this?
The childs father lives in Georgia because she told him all she wanted from him was a kid. When she went to jail Carlee's mother came after him for child support and all he asked in return was that the child be proven his. He had been asking that for A WHILE and she refused to give him a dna test. He has no problem paying her the child support and would have gladly paid it a lot sooner had she given him a DNA test. The last time he saw his child was when he was an infant. THAT WAS 11 YEARS AGO! All he wants is a relationship with his child. He has since sent birthday cards, letters, and tried to get in touch with Carlee via facebook but she refuses to even give Jeramei the satisfaction of doing something as small as even sending him a picture of Austin. Jeramei has said repeatedly that he is eve willing to move back to California, relocate his fiance and 1 1/2 year old son, just to be able to have a relationship with Austin. He genuinly wants that. He has searched the internet, asked friends that still live in California and done eveyhing else he can think of to try and get in touch with her. However every phone number he has gotten has been diconnected. So Jane, that's where the childs father is. Trying to get in touch with his child and being shot down at every corner. If anyone is willing to help Jeramei get in touch with Carlee and Austin Turner please reply to this post. We have exhausted all other options. All he wants is to see his child, connect with him for the first time, and just be a father. He holds no grudges and just wants to be in his childs life.
Ray you shouldn't assume. I have worked since I was 19, am a college graduate and my tax dollars go to people who need it too. You make judgements without even knowing me, therefore your comment is "stupid". Btw you sound like my 6 year old when you say somethings stupid. Furthermore, yeah I'm sure the bank employees were so scarred, she didn't even have a gun, nor threatened anybody... victims? Please! As for being selfish, stop looking at things as black or white, think of people who may be unfortunate and think of their situation.
In response to wow really. I am not sure where you are getitng your information from,but carlee has asked for his help and he has refused to pay because he said he has another child and can not and will not support hers. He has sent 1 card and couldnt even spell his name correct. I dont blame her for keeping him out of her life and I am sure if he really wanted to find them its not very hard. Before you start blasting her what she has done why dont you blast him for what he hasnt done. WHY did he wait till there was an issue to decided he wanted to see his son? WHY did he wait 11 years to decided to want a relathionship? Austin is better off without a dad who only wants him to casue pain to his mother. Austin has lived 11 years without him and will live many more. He has plenty of people who loves him he doesnt need a deadbeat dad.
I'm not at all surprised Hilton closed down 300 jobs in Hemet. That is a huge number. When they relocated here I predicted they would be leaving for greener pastures., and sure enough, they did. Am I surprised or shocked? Of course not. Just look around you. Do you really think any enterprising business is going to relocate to a town like Hemet when there are places such as Temecula nearby? Hemet was sold down the river years ago and trash is what is has become. It is all very sad. Too bad we can't hold those responsible personally liable for the damage they have needlessly and irrespobsibly inflicted on what was formerly a very nice community with lovely manicured lawns surrounded with white picket fences instead of the open sewer it has been allowed to become.
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Bankers Told Murdoch Not To Raise His Bid For Dow Jones
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When Wall Street Journal's Sarah Ellison broke the story late Monday that Dow Jones chief executive Richard Zannino and News Corp's Rupert Murdoch reached a tentative agreement over lunch to bring the News Corp's bid for Dow Jones before the board of directors, many were surprised that the offer price hadn't budged from original $5 billion, or $60 a share.
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Some of Murdoch's advisers believed that a higher, second bid might have actually invited a competing bid for the company if it was seen as Murdoch's best offer. By sticking to the original bid, Murdoch may have discouraged other potential bidders who were not sure they could outbid the deep pockets of a cash rich News Corp.
Even after negotiations with the Bancroft family began, some observers thought Murdoch might increase his bid. "While the initial $60-a-share offer represents a hefty premium over where Do Jones's stock was trading before Mr. Murdoch's offer became public, Dow Jones hopes the Bancroft family's ambivalence about the Murdoch deal could help the company extract a few more dollars per share," Ellison writes in her story today.
The thinking in the News Corp camp, however, runs completely in the other direction. The Bancroft family had already extracted value from News Corp in the form of promises of editorial independence, and had dragged out the negotiating process—taking up time and energy from Murdoch and his advisers. These discussions and concessions have been seen as part of the price News Corp was paying to buy Dow Jones. In effect, they were counted as increasing the cost of the deal.
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While initially trading higher this morning, the stock dropped today to its lowest level since the Bancroft family first agreed to meet with Murdoch at the end of May. This may indicate traders now believe that Murdoch will not offer a higher price than his original bid.
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Baltimore, Maryland - Sarah E. Ellison, age 31, of Ft. Meade, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to sexual abuse of a minor, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein.
According to her plea agreement, Ellison operated a day care from her home in Ft. Meade, an area within the special territorial jurisdiction of the United States. The victim, a male between 12 and 16 years of age, was friends with members of Ellison's family. This victim was not a day care participant. Due to his friendship with those family members, the victim spent time after school at Ellison's residence. According to the statement of facts, from November 2005 to June 2006 Ellison and the victim had sexual contact, touching each other between 10 to 20 times during that time period.
Ellison faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett has scheduled sentencing for July 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
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I have never been big on camping, but the Tentanic might just change my mind. In case you're wondering, the Tentanic is a tent of massive proportions, with a name that was drawn from one of the most well-known cruise ships in history: the Titanic.
The Tentanic is a 1:2 scale replica of the luxury liner that famously hit an iceberg and subsequently went under. It's so huge that it can accommodate up to one thousand people in all. Or you could just invite a smaller number of people and bring along most of your luxuries from home, like your refrigerator and dining table and everything else but the kitchen sink! And speaking about sinking – they plan on releasing an iceberg tent to go along with it.
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