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The Japanese have a very strange sense of humour. It appears to be almost entirely pain or toilet based. They make some very strange video games, and Engacho takes on this bizarre humour to create one of the strangest and most disgusting puzzle games you are ever likely to play.
The basic puzzle idea behind the game is simple. You have a simple maze, and you have to reach the end. Four types of baddie get in your way however. They each move as you do, but in different ways. One moves in the same direction as you each step you take, another goes in the opposite direction. The other two move at a 90 degree angle to your direction, one anticlockwise and the other clockwise.
What this means is, you have to guide your little man (with a big head, tiny mouth and no nose) to the exit in such a way that the baddies don't walk into you, or block your path. Which isn't as simple as it sounds - since they all move each time you do!
So, why is it disgusting? Well, it's the baddies you see. When they walk into you, you're bumped off by them. Each one has a special way of killing you. The one with the long tongue slobbers you to death, the one with the runny nose snots all over you, the bloke with the VERY hairy armpits gases you to death with BO, and the flying arse? Well, try and guess.
The graphics and sound are fairly good, and the Wonderswan's poor quality screen doesn't affect the gameplay at all. There are 100 or so levels to work though, generally getting harder but with a few easier ones thrown in as a bit of a breather later on. As well as this, there's a player-vs-cpu mode, in which you and the computer both control little men, and the aim is to get one of the numerous baddies to walk into them.
Overall, a good and fairly original puzzle game, with a slightly sick theme.
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The first night is over and we are neither robbed nor murdered. I must confess, however, that I observed last night, for the first time, with what tremendous facility a thief—with the average thief-agility— might swing himself, by laying hold of the spout, off the garden wall right into my dressing closet!—leaving me no time to spring my rattle or even unsheath my dagger— I must have Pearson to put some screw in the window when he comes tomorrow—
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It's Christmas time. And while Medina County residents enjoy a world of plenty, they haven't forgotten that the greatest gift some will get this year is life.
Churchgoes have done more than pray for the others, and their efforts this year will be to bring a smile of joy to more than 10,500 children in other countries. They've been giving all year to five churches countywide who participate in Operation Christmas Child.
The program was started in 1993 by Franklin Graham — son of evangelist Billy Graham — and operates across the United States and several other countries. In late November, each participating church organizes all the items donated — hygiene products, small toys and stuffed animals and other basic necessities — into uniformly sized shoeboxes. Those boxes are then shipped to churches and missions overseas.
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"It's just to give something to a child who doesn't have anything and probably never received a gift in their life," Charles Palmer said.
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Crossroads collected enough donations for 3,337 shoeboxes; North Side Christian Church in Wadsworth contributed 1,376; Brunswick Reformed Church on Grafton Road collected 3,839; West Salem's Mohican Brethren Church contributed 433 shoeboxes; and Harvest Presbyterian Church on Reagan Parkway and Weymouth Road produced 1,531 shoeboxes.
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All the boxes from this area are sitting in Charlotte, N. Car., awaiting inspection and overseas shipping early in 2014 to places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Sudan, The Philippines, Haiti and more than 100 other countries ravaged by war, famine or natural disaster.
Charles went to Uganda in 2012. Ann will go to the Philippines in May to distribute the packages to needy children.
Palmer said when he was in Uganda, children were selected by churches and missions to come to a church and receive the boxes, but others who were not invited peered in the windows to see what was happening.
"The children who did not get boxes are the ones who inspire us to keep doing this," he said. "They're the ones who break our hearts because we didn't have a gift for them, because the need is so much greater than what we're able to do."
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Later that night, when the others go out to party, sexy Derrick Hanson works the boardwalk and meets up with horny Brandon Aguilar. The two men begin kissing, and Aguilar gets right to work on Hansons meaty bone. In the privacy of the bedroom, they do much more: Hanson eats Aguilars butt, sucks his toes and rams him long and hard. Aguilar pumps out a big load, which he cant resist tasting. Hanson soon delivers his own cum, drenching the grateful bottom boy.
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No stranger to the industry, Brandon loves sex, sex, and more sex! Especially when it involves sharing a special connection with people in the process. In his free time, he enjoys making art and watching movies.
It's no wonder that hottie Derrick is an industry mainstay—his irresistible face, killer bod, and charming personality make him a porn star to remember. After his hot turn in Fire Island Cruising 7, Michael Lucas was ecstatic to cast him in a hot threesome with himself and Jason Ridge in Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita. The scene won Best Threesome at the 2007 GAYVNs. To follow up, Michael cast Derrick again opposite Ben Andrews in The Intern.


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A six-month-old pit bull mixed breed puppy will be kept sedated for the next two weeks while her weak, suffering little body has a chance to heal reported Friday morning's report from Noah's Arks Rescue in South Carolina.
On Wednesday, a Good Samaritan found the puppy in an alley behind Deacon Hill Court in Brooklyn, Md. The dog was friendly and tried to get up to approach the rescuer, but she was just too weak; obviously someone had just thrown her away as if she was yesterday's trash.
The poor dog was covered with what was thought to be an egregious case of mange, bleeding wounds, acute malnutrition, and untreated lesions.
The helpless dog was brought to Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) who immediately administered emergency veterinary treatment and notified Noah's Ark Rescue asking if they would help.
Transportation was dispatched to BARCS, and upon arrival in South Carolina, the young dog is now being treated at Specialty Vet in Columbia. Originally named Deacon by BARCS, after where she was discovered, Noah's Arks Rescue has renamed her Petunia:
"This is one of the saddest cases. BARCS originally thought her skin problem was a case of demodex that had gone terribly wrong. She does have demodex but the Vets working on her said her wounds look like she was caught on fire several weeks ago. The wounds on her face are infected tissue that do not have any skin below. All of her wounds are bleeding and weeping from the infection. I can't even imagine the pain and suffering this sweet little pup has endured. On top of everything else, she is literally skin and bones. Petunia is in critical care and will be there for quite a while recovering."
Petunia will be kept heavily medicated for the next few weeks to alleviate her of the intense pain veterinarians say she has had to endure for weeks.
Authorities are investigating this egregious case of animal cruelty. If you have any information about this dog or the culprit who could have inflicted such suffering on an innocent puppy, please contact Animal Control at (410)-396-4689. (Please refer to the dog as Deacon when reporting information to Maryland authorities.)
A Facebook blog has been started to update animal advocates on Petunia's precarious journey; it is hoped the little dog will survive.
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CHS-PAWS of Hayti has been around for a couple of decades, but they weren't always known by that name. Originally known as Caruthersville Humane Society, they set out on their own after multiple conflicts with the City of Caruthersville, and found their new home one town away in Hayti, Mo.
After receiving a donation of a run-down old building on one of Hayti's main drags and countless hours and dollars spent remodeling the building, they opened their doors as a no kill shelter in May of 2013. In just a few short months the shelter has adopted out 116 pets into loving homes.
In just six months since they opened their new doors they've accomplished so much, not only by saving the lives of animals, but by supporting pet owners in Hayti and surrounding communities.
Since opening in May 2013, the organization has answered over 400 animal neglect complaints. During the summer heat wave they spent countless hours out watering animals all over the county. When winter storms hit they offered dog houses, bedding, and assistance to pets in need. Their "Helping Hands" program helped feed over 600 animals and the spay and neuter program provided certificates for over 150 animals. Additionally, emergency veterinarian care was provided for more than 50 of the area's pets.
During the summer CHS-PAWS began a new program call "Pawprints". Targeting the community youth, young teens participated in a number of learning workshops working with animals. Curriculum included animal care, health, and behavior. Kids walked dogs, gave baths, socialized pets, and learned about how to care for pets in general. The shelter hopes to expand on this program in 2014 and intends to announce enrollment and details in the coming weeks.
When recalling the progress the shelter has made in just a few short month, Karol Wilcox, the organization's president says, "We couldn't have done it all without public support. We operate solely on private donations with no financial support from the county, state, or municipalities. We didn't save and support these animals alone. We did it with the financial and moral support of our community, both from individuals and businesses alike. Collaboration with other shelters has been a major benefit as well."
The organization is grateful for the support they have received in the past months. "We couldn't have done it without all of you. With everything we have accomplished in just the past few months just think of the great things we can do in 2014," said Wilcox.
You can visit CHS-PAWS at Hayti, online on their website and Facebook page. Contributions may be made online through their website at www.pcaws.org. You are always welcome to stop by the shelter, Mon. - Fri. visit with the animals, and just say hello.
CHS-PAWS, 204 S. 4th Street, Hayti, Mo. 63851, (573) 359-0113


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Old, nice, historical small apartment house "Cannaregio 1082", 4 storeys, from the 16th century, renovated. In the centre of Venezia, in the district Cannaregio, excellent location: right in the centre but still quiet, directly by the canal. Private: garden. Shop, grocers, restaurant 10 m, railway station "Venezia Santa Lucia" 500 m. Nearby attractions: Ponte delle Guglie, Casino' di Venezia. Please note: the owner lives in the same grounds. Boat-stop "Ponte delle Guglie" 300 m.
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Clean and comfortable. Friendly hostess. Handy for the Circumvesuviana train station for Napoli, Sorrento and Vesuvius sites. Friendly little neighbourhood shop very handy. Our apartment did not have balcony as claimed - others in the complex did. Some noise from neighbouring flat. Very much enjoyed our stay.
After paying for this apartment in full, I was told only 1 week before travel that it had become 'unavailable', without any further explanation. Not a long time to reorganise accommodation in Rome. I was travelling with my work colleagues to a conference so we had specific room and location requirements. Needless to say there was not much available in our price range at such sort notice. Very disappointing!!!
Cosy and nice appartment near the town. Clean and well worked appartment. When we arrived we didn't know if we were on the right address but a very nice lady came out and met us and showed us in. The lady was supernice and she was very friendly.
Thank you for this time, we hope to see you again!
We had a very nice stay in Supetar! The apartment was only 100m from the promenade, the apartment was clean and we had a beautiful view from the balcony overlooking the town and sea.
Ivo and his mother where very kind, she even surprised us with a homemade apfelstrudel!
We can recommend this apartment to anyone thinking of staying in Supetar!
Clean and a good restaurant!
The position of the apartment is very good. The apartment could use a brush up. I am very angry that they charge 80 € for final cleaning. The apartment was very dirty and the bathroom was filthy. The bathroom was full of mould fungus and the door to the bathroom had not been cleaned for years, it was black from dirt on the lower part. There was a lot of big stains on the bed covers, they had not been cleaned for a long time. The price for this apartment is way too high when it is so dirty. Today, 4 days after we left, me and my daughter still have problems with our respiration.
After paying for this property I got an email a few days later saying that there had been a double booking and my booking was not valid.
The company were polite and efficient and I got my refund within a few days, but it was disappointing.
Booked a hotel instead.
It was a fantanstic stay in the apartment in Le Ginestre.
The beach is very nice and in the town are a few supermarkets.
Unfortunately was the wifi (we had to pay for that) not so well, in our apartment we had no signal.
The floor was dusty. Apartment is on the 5th floor without lift (no information on description) Be carefull for additional costs (bed linen, towels, taxes) Cleaning charged per person !!!! Wifi very expensive (24 Euro per week for 1GB) You must pickup and drop key 1,2 miles from apartment. Excellent furnitures on desciption - just typical table with chairs and sofa (nothing special) You must defrozen refrigerator but you cannot turn off. Huge PLUS - location !!!
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Oct 19, 2012 11:35 AM
Megan writes: "Hi! Love this blog!! I am in love with the Eric Rutberg Rolv pumps--on Piperlime, but I'm not in love with the price. I'm hoping you could help me find a similar pair to wear with a fabulous Jay Godfrey dress that I just got for a wedding. Any ideas?"
We'd like an invite to the wedding you are going to. And then a thank-you card for hooking you up with the Best Dressed Award. Well, the Anyone Who Isn't the Bride Best Dressed Award.
1. Steve Madden Gammblee ($130)
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5. Joan & David Collection Women's Valeria Ankle-Strap Sandal ($99)
And, as always, if you've got something you love that's out of your reach, email us and we'll find you some more budget-friendly lookalikes for a future Aspire/Acquire feature!
Magzilla here: When I'm not busy eating my way to the bottom of a ginger candy bag, I'm tweezing my eyebrows. I prefer the hard-core body modification scene but can also appreciate a ruffle or bow when I see one. Beauty and barrels of maternity/kid crap are my specialties. When you need help finding the right shade of eyeliner to match that new shade of "I haven't slept in days" tint your skin gets after a baby or four, call on me. Loudly.
Shoe #2 is a Fergie shoe; I looked at those a few months ago to wear to an award show. They're about $100. The link goes to a shoe that looks NOTHING like what's pictured.
oh...come on....buy the shoes..i spent alot of time making them
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Since 1970, when our founder and mother Jane Saunders started the business, we have been committed to providing superior bath, body and facial care made with natural ingredients, plus original, authentic fragrances to help you create your very own signature line of personal care products.
Over the years, we have helped thousands of customers achieve their dreams of creating a successful business and we take this opportunity to thank our long time customers for their support and loyalty, and our new customers for rewarding us with their confidence.
After 40 incredible years, our original vision of providing quality, high performance formulas, unique fragrances and superior customer service continues to guide us each day. We are excited for another 40 fabulous years and will continue to work hard to keep our partnership a success. Below you will read about our inspiring Nectarine story, how we began and what we believe in.
In 1970, Jane Saunders, with $750 and a dream, founded the company in a tiny shop in Berkeley, California. Inspired by her interest in healthy living and environmental issues, she created her own line of body care products, all formulated with pure, natural, biodegradable ingredients. The lotions, bubble baths and shampoos were custom scented for each shopper with Jane's fanciful array of fragrant perfume and essential oils. Packaging was spare nothing wasteful. Bottles could be returned for refilling.
Jane married her new ideas with the best features of traditional cosmetic departments: she offered her products from behind the counter, waiting on each customer in a personal, fun environment. With her innovative retail concept, Jane and a partner launched this pioneering venture. In the first year, the store sold 16 tons of soap, hand cut into bars from large slabs, with fragrances like Chocolate, Cucumber, Strawberry Yogurt and Patchouli.
Now, over thirty years later, Jane's original inspiration continues to guide our company. We are committed to quality, value, service and innovation all with healthy bodies and a healthy planet in mind. As the demand for natural products has flourished, the business has grown into a chain of shops, now owned and operated by Jane's niece, and a substantial wholesale operation owned and run by Jane and her daughters.
Nectarine offers its retail concept and 250 extraordinary products to entrepreneurs who wish to express creativity and good business sense with their signature image on a fragrance, bath and body care line. Our products, including over 100 fragrances and essential oils, are sold in hundreds of diverse locations--from freestanding boutiques focused on the Nectarine concept to private label body care counters within existing stores and spas.
We are famous for our signature scents China Rain®, China Musk®, China Lily® and original Rain all created by Jane and her family in the 70s. Each is fresh, clean and sheer just like newly washed skin unique and universally loved. They continue to be modern classics.
Nectarine® remains a small company and prides itself in offering individual assistance in creating a program that fits your company's personality. You can also be assured that all our formulations are produced under the strictest standards of quality and safety, and with no animal testing. Our purpose is to enhance both your image and success by providing you a very personal and exclusive way to please your customers.


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I have just started to work for London company which provides iPads for some typs of conferences within UK. Those iPads connect to our own wireless networks and pull out the data from the local server. Yesterday, at one of the events, I noticed a strange thing:
Even though iPads were not indicated as connected to our closed wireless network they were working perfectly fine. The indication I mean are:
- iPad 'network wave' wasn't showing up
- when in network manager there was a circle spinning next to our network (iPads connect to this network automatically)
- network manager were not giving out any details providing by DHCP server
However when logged in to web management console of the access point all ipads were getting ip addresses which might indicate that it just the nature of iPads to behave that way from time to time.
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I'm not sure how to react to this report. Apparently silicone breast implants are making a comeback, despite the health risks. It seems appearance is the driving reason why. Ladies, please weigh in on this one. Carey Goldberg of The Boston Globe reports:
"American women now have a choice," said Dr. Foad Nahai , president-elect of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. "Right now, in our practice, it's about 50-50" between saline and silicone, the Atlanta surgeon said. "But when I talk to my European colleagues, it's 90 percent gels."
The FDA banned most silicone implants from the United States in 1992 amid concern that the majority of implants eventually rupture, and leaking silicone could pose serious health dangers ranging from cancer to auto-immune diseases. (The implants were not banned in Europe.) Many implants also caused pain and damage to the breast. Dow Corning, an implant manufacturer, faced so many lawsuits that it went bankrupt and in 1998 offered more than $3 billion to settle them.
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The Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services supports older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through a variety of services, such as delivering meals to homes, providing legal assistance and offering Medicare counseling. The division also investigates cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation for both elder persons and adults with disabilities.
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What is the Community Care Services Program (CCSP)?
The CCSP helps eligible consumers avoid placement in a nursing facility by providing social, health and support services in their homes and communities. The CCSP is a Medicaid waiver program suitable for individuals who meet financial eligibility requirements, secure a doctor's approval, and are considered at-risk for nursing home placement.
CCSP-covered services include adult day health; emergency response services; home-delivered meals; alternative living services; and personal support services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and caregiver respite. Learn more about these services. In addition, a wide range of non-Medicaid services are available to consumers who may not qualify for the CCSP.


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You are putting in a lot of time and investing a lot of money in your online marketing efforts. The only problem is – the results aren't commensurate to the efforts. How do you get more from your efforts? It isn't as difficult as it seems.
As a small business owner, you pay attention to the metrics related to the different aspects of your venture. You keep track of the monthly sales. You calculate the investment you need to make to get new technology.
Similarly, you need to measure certain things to make the online marketing efforts you put in for your business successful. With the right focus, you can enhance the customer experience and boost sales – two objectives every business needs to focus on.
Where do you begin? Let's start with the basics to keep things easier.
Identify the goals of your online marketing campaign
How do you measure the success of your online marketing strategy if you aren't sure what should they lead to? Your first step is to determine what defines the success of your efforts.
Do you want people to click on a specific page? Do you want them to sign up for the newsletter? Do you want them to request an online quote? Do you want them to subscribe to your blog? You need to have a clear idea about where your efforts direct to.
Measure the effectiveness of online advertisement
After you are clear about what you want people to do, you need to create ads to urge them to do it. It may be an ad to drive people to your online store. Next, you need to check its effectiveness.
How do you measure this? The fundamental tool to do this is the click-through rate.
Clickthrough Rate = the Number of Clicks ÷ the Number of Impressions
If your ads are relevant and functional, the clicks they get will be high in terms of the number of times they are shown. If the rate isn't high, you need to work on your ads a little more closely to come up with better results.
Monitor clicks to know whether they lead to conversions
Clicking on an ad may not lead to anything if the user doesn't take the necessary action, i.e. visit your site or subscribe to your blog. For this, you need to measure the clicks that lead to conversions.
You can do this with the free tool from AdWords, AdWords Conversion Tracking. This will show whether a viewer takes the call to action or not. Invest in the ads and keywords that show more conversions to boost your online marketing campaign.
Track what drives customers to your business
For brick and mortar businesses that focus on local markets, it is essential to have a clear idea about how customers come to know about them. Good examples are restaurants and shopping malls.
Use the click-to-call ads to ensure that your customers can get in touch with you once they find you online. You can get the metrics from the ad reports. Another effective way is to ask your customers how they found your business when they checkout.
Experiment with ideas to keep things in motion
Online marketing strategies aren't static; they are dynamic. You need to keep this in mind when you come up with the strategies and implement them for your business.
The continuous development of the niche you are in and the customers you serve make it essential that you evolve too. Otherwise, you will be stuck while others move forward. You need to continue the experimentation to come up with new strategies.
With a little attention to the details, it is possible to achieve success as a business.
Word of mouth remains the number one driver for businesses. This is often the best source to build your customer base and boost sales. But this isn't the only one. With the rapid advancement of technology, online marketing has also become an important tool.
A successful business incorporates offline and online tactics to come up with a comprehensive marketing strategy. And this is often more successful, as your business is capable of reaching out to every segment of the market with such a plan.


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Below are the all-time best Ronald Karzmarczyk poems as chosen by PoetrySoup members
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Ronald Karzmarczyk
>God has sent you here to me,
i said a prayer, He heard my plea
so now I have you in my life,
to be together without strife;
I want to hold you for all times,
to sit here all day to write you rhymes;
to let you know ,how much I care
always wish I could be there:
I want to squeeze and tease you,
always try to please you;
I want to be smothered by your kisses,
always grant your daily wishes;
long to caress and stroke your hair,
make your life, have no worry or care.
Copyright © Ronald Karzmarczyk | Year Posted 2011
i,m sitting here all alone,
praying that you will only phone;
to talk to you will make my day,
to be with you is what i pray;
i want to have you here by me,
your love forever is my plea;
to feel your love and your touch,
is what thrills me oh, so much;
i want to kiss your warm full lips,
as from your body your love drips;
to stroke your hair and kiss your breast,
love you forever is what i attest;
to put my body close to yours,
as we make love for many hours;
so always be right by my side,
your love from me should never hide;
stay forever in my life,
never cause me pain and strife;
hold me tight and kiss me long,
with you forever is where i belong;
stay with me through all the years,
fill my heart and calm my fears;
love me forever and a day,
you as my wife is what i pray.
my heart it cries, oh, sweet dear,
how i long to have you near;
to be held in your arms at night,
to kiss your lips and hold you tight;
to know that you will always be,
the heart the soul the life of me;
to watch you react the whole day long,
and know my heart will sing a song,
a song of faith, a song of love,
from a poem that came from above;
to have you always by my side,
and know to you i have never lied;
never ever will i be a troll,
and loving you, my daily goal.
Just two more days, you will be here,
in two more days, I begin to cheer;
you will be here in my loving arms,
to wile me with your many charms;
I will look upon your lovely face,
as upon your lips, a kiss I will place;
I will feel your body so close to me,
that is where I always want it to be;
I will feel the love from your heart,
a life together this will be the start;
I will know, you will always be mine,
as sure as i sit, and write this line;
then your love will be my only goal,
your mind, body, heart and soul.
with you my love, life is so very grand,
as through the days I grasp your hand;
as I lead you down the path of love,
because you were sent from God above;
as I sit and sing you song after song,
I let me know this is where you belong,
then with pen in hand I rhyme silly lines,
as your love for me continues, it shines;
as we go hand to hand and heart to heart,
I know this is the feeling of loves new start;
love me today and love me my tomorrows,
to bring only happiness and never sorrows;
together forever and a day we will be,
truly in love eternally, just you and me.
The moon shining ,is my only light,
as I walk along this path tonight,
but some areas seem to be over dark,
as I travel through this nature park.
branches scratch my arm and slap my face,
can't see the path, there is no trace,
I travel right along trying the path to see,
I'm walking slow as my nose smacks a tree.
I can hear critters, they are all around,
am trying to walk without making a sound,
wondering ahead, whats on the ground,
when all at once my foot hits a mound.
wondering if, I hit a small tree trunk.
when i realize i'm being hit by a skunk.
Copyright © Ronald Karzmarczyk | Year Posted 2012
The taste of your gentle kisses,
the love you give is what this is;
the sound of your loving voice,
just makes me want to rejoice;
the feel of your caressing hands,
as on my cheek it gently lands;
the look in your beautiful eyes,
lovelier than the star lit skies;
the greatness of your warm embrace
as you kiss my lips and my face;
the feel of you so close to me,
dear God, please let it forever be;
the love we have in our heart,
may we forever never drift apart.
PAD is absolutely no fun,
it won,t even let you run;
my legs went bad in 92,
they hurt and make me blue;
can't even walk 100 feet,
that's why my work i had to delete;
the pain starts in just the calf,
then travels to the other half;
if I don't stop it goes into the back,
after that I can't keep track;
then I lay upon the ground,
and I roll around and around;
after an hour or maybe two,
the pain is gone the pain is through;
if I stay relaxed I sure look lazy,
but if I walk, I know I'm crazy
I was nine when you died,
no longer to be by my side;
to teach me all that I know,
to help me live and to grow;
always kept me by your side,
as on you I always relied;
loved you more than mom and dad,
the best big brother a boy ever had;
you were my teacher, my protector,
you were my shield and deflector;
you took me where ever you went,
my guardian angel, heaven sent;
but then one day, in anger I said,
go away, I wish you were dead;
a half hour later my wish came true,
God, how will i survive without you;
I was born to be loved and to return love,
love was placed in my heart by Him, above;
instructed to use it every awakening day,
love everyone you see at work and at play;
give your love freely to all that you meet,
be charming and friendly with all you greet;
then He bestowed upon you romantic love,
the stingy kind that you are protective of;
a bonding love you must take every care,
with only one other you're allowed to share;
this is the love that is so great and so pure,
from all of life's ailments it is the real cure;
this is the special love so rare and so true,
I've waited many years to present it to you.


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If Americans can't find work, can't feed their kids and maintain a roof over their heads, can the domestic security of the United States be guaranteed?
This is the story of an economy that does not improve and the lengths that some have to go in order to make ends meet. This is Carla's story!
This lawyer (not pictured here), now a topless dancer, certainly hopes that the prospects for the economy will change so that she can get off of the poll and back in front of the bench!
Certainly no one is trying to pin all of the blame for the continued economic crisis in the United States on President Obama. The rest of the Democrat Party is complicit as well!
Whatever economy the President "inherited from the Bush administration", a phrase that he so loves to invoke, he and his Party now own the economic cesspool that they have played the largest role in helping to dig.
So now what does someone like Carla do?
Attorney Carla turns poll dancer in a topless bar to pay the bills
While legally doing what you have to do to make ends meet is the American way, what happens to the 20+% of unemployed and underemployed Americans who don't possess the assets or rhythm of Carla and for whom dancing is not a viable option?
Currently President Obama continues on his campaign tour begging the American people to help him get his jobs creation proposal passed.
The larger question though is whether this bill is a true answer or more smoke and mirrors doomed to fail, but designed as an attempt to increase his popularity ahead of the 2012 presidential election.
Is it all working? Let's ask Carla what she thinks!
"When Carla graduated 10 years ago, she thought her law degree would be a permanent ticket to a high-paying job. But instead of selling her mind, Carla is selling her body. After student loans, debt, a layoff and unemployment battered her bank account, she now finds herself in an almost unbelievable position – dancing in a topless bar.
"Did I ever think I'd be taking my top off for rent money? No. I was in my mid-30s and had never danced before," said Carla, who asked that we use her stage name and withhold her identity and some personal details. "As a little girl, I never thought to myself, 'I just want to grow up and be a stripper,' or, 'All I ever wanted to do in life is climb in the lap of sweaty stranger and take my top off..."
You can read all of Carla's story here.
Written by Michael Haltman, The Political Commentator


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This is a differential steering device I made for RC planes that uses 2 servo/ESC-motor testers from Hobby City.
I also used a UBEC from Heads Up RC
This differential steering "machine" works great and can be used with any 3 channel (or more) TX; no computer control transmitter is necessary, but with one, you get even more adjustment to suit your style of flying. It could also be used for RC air boats. In the video you'll notice I used three separate batteries; you could use just one large battery, I just did it this way for testing convenience.
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Recently we had the chance to talk to Josh Key (5-9) who will be facing Elder Ramos (5-4) LIVE at XFE 36 at Harrahs Philadelphia and LIVE around the WORLD on GFL.tv!
Key has shared the cage with a who's who in the Tristate area and looks to become one step closer to capturing the XFE Welterweight Title with a victory over the fan favorite Ramos. We had the chance to discuss training camp, his opponent, future plans & much more. Here is what Josh had to say below:
GFL.tv: How has your training camp been for your fight this weekend?
Key: It had it's ups and downs.
GFL.tv: What do you know about Elder Ramos? Is there any weakness you feel you can expose?
Key: I don't know much about him but I respect him as a man and fighter. I am honored to fight him.
GFL.tv: How important is a win for you to start out 2014?
Key: Its not important to win but to put on a great show for the audience and show what we have.
GFL.tv: For fans who aren't familiar with you how would you describe yourself as a fighter?
Key: One word.....ENTERTAINING!!
GFL.tv: What fighters have inspired you coming up the ranks?
Key: All fighters I have come in contact with have inspired me one way or another. I'm just blessed to be able to.
GFL.tv: Who have you been working with to prepare for Ramos?
Key: I have been working with Dante Rivera BJJ and affiliates as well as Oleg Salvitsky and affiliates.
GFL.tv: With victory over Ramos, what fighters will be in your cross hairs for your next fight?
Key: With my victory. The sky is the limit , I'll fight anyone who the powers that be seems fit for me to fight.
GFL.tv: With 4 out of your 5 wins coming inside the distance is it safe to say you will be looking to get him out of there quickly?
Key: If God wants me to win early then he'll allow it. If he wants me to go the distance then he will make a way for me. I go with the flow. If I get a chance to win I take it like a picture.
GFL.tv: How busy would you like to stay in 2014?
Key: I want to drop back down to 155 and take over. I feel this is my time and I'm finally ready, so as many fights as I'm allotted.
GFL.tv: What can fans in attendance and fans watching around the world on GFL.tv expect from you this weekend when you step in the cage?
Key: A GREAT show!!
GFL.tv: Is there anyone you would like to thank?
Key: I would like to thank God and his blessing. My Uncle Jr and Aunt Marie Boomer, my Cousin Allan Boomer, Momentum Advisors, my children, Dante Rivera, Oleg Salvitsky, Gary tonnon, Shawn teed, Matt pletcher, Dead Serious Fight Gear and Death Throb. Kevin Reed and 10th Planet Ju Jitsu Bethlehem, XFE, Elder Ramos and you guys from GFL.tv!
If you are unable to make it to Harrahs Philadelphia for the fight, fear not, you can watch it LIVE, from start to finish, from anywhere in the WORLD on GFL.tv! CLICK HERE for more info on XFE 36 LIVE on GFL.tv!!


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People love these hearty little sandwich wedges. The recipe is great for a party and can be made the day before.—Gareth Craner, Minden, Nevada
- 1 jar (10 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped
- 2 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped ripe olives
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 French rolls, split
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami
- 1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced cotto salami
- 1/4 pound sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. Hollow out tops and bottoms of rolls, leaving 3/4-in. shells (discard removed bread or save for another use).
- Spread olive mixture over tops and bottoms of rolls. On roll bottoms, layer with hard salami, provolone cheese, cotto salami and mozzarella cheese. Replace tops.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Cut each into six wedges; secure with toothpicks. Yield: 3 dozen.
Originally published as Mini Muffuletta in Taste of Home December/January 2009, p41
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Reviewed Sep. 8, 2014
"I love this recipe! I have been making it for a few years now and always get many compliments! The only change I made is that I don't add the Mozzarella. I think the provolone cheese is enough."
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2012
"I've made a similar recipe out of a large round of bread. I love the idea of smaller bites!! I also place a heavy pan or dishes on top of them to "press" the sandwiches. Thanks so much for posting!"
Reviewed Mar. 17, 2012
"I have made this many times, excellent make-ahead item for parties. Sometimes I add a little mayo and mustard to the top layer only for flavor. They're always a hit!"
Reviewed Mar. 3, 2011
"What would there be 'not' to like about these?? This recipe is definately going in my 'recipe box'!!Kitzer ~ >^..^< ~ meow"
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"Like the idea of this make ahead muffuletta.Will make it for Easter snacks."


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Becoming parents in today's society takes more than absent-minded thought patterns. There are many more considerations – including the cost of everything that goes into parenting. Home-owning is one of these considerations.
According to Elizabeth Grey, home ownership is an inalienable part of the American dream – or at least has been over the past 60 years. As she has stipulated in her article, 'Is Generation Rent Threatening the American Dream?' since WWII, home ownership has formed the cornerstone of upward mobile aspiration.
It seems as if this dream is somewhat diminishing with the Millennial generation (adults under the age of 35). The fact that only 37% of Millennials currently own their own home compared to the 42% of home ownership only five years ago is creating quite a stir!
There seems to be quite a bit of discussion as to why home ownership levels have diminished. Some believe that the Millennials are worried about the frustration of aspiration while others believe it to be a decline in living standards. Some even believe that the lessened home ownership could be actively harming the economy.
What many are worried about is if the 20 and 30-somethings are being forced out of the housing market or if the situation is more complex. They would like to know the potential consequences for our country and the economy.
Millennials are not buying home because of a lack of money. The Millennial generation currently has the highest rate of student debt that our nation has ever seen. The average amount of student debt has continued to soar over the past decade with the average student debt equal to $24,000. However, experts have proven that this amount can even be higher if the student attended private school or continued on with a post-graduate degree. The average law school graduate now owes more than $100,000 in debt – not to mention medical students!
When these students graduate, many will head to where the jobs will pay the best in order for them to be able to afford to pay off their student debt. The only issue is that the rents are higher, too. In April, NBC5 announced that the middle class cannot afford rent in Chicago any longer. New York and New Jersey residents will pay on the average of $1,200 per month for a modest two-bedroom property. California residents pay even more!
In addition to student loans and high rent, there are other struggles the Millennials must face as well. In this economy it is not only to get a job, but to keep a job as well! This does not allow one to even begin to save money! This means that they are unable to save enough for a down-payment on a house. If their credit is bad, and their debt-to-income ratio is high, it may be impossible for them to get a home for a very long time.
Next week, more information will be revealed about Elizabeth Grey's study and Generation Rent. The more we are informed, perhaps the more we can make better decisions in the rest of our lives and help others do the same along the way! Parenting is hard, being a young adult seems to be even harder!


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TC TO JOHN A. CARLYLE; 30 November 1850; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18501130-TC-JAC-01; CL 25: 297-298
Chelsea, 30 Novr, 1850—
Dear Brother,
I am bound for the Museum today: a certain unfortunate has written to me about a Cromwell Letter (sorrow on his labour, and less power to his elbow!)—by way of clearing myself of that small burble, I find I had better go at once and take a copy of said "Cromwell Letter." May it prove the last of the set!
Jane applied the Liniment, and I believe still applies it; but does not yet admit that the hurt in the breast is at all improved. The arm seems to have recovered; but the other (I find it is below the center of of1 the right breast; I said above, last time) stands where it did. There is no outer discolaration, no hardness; nothing to be seen or felt (it appears); only a constant uneasiness, and pain when it is interfered with. The pain or the uneasiness, I conjecture, wd be a small matter; but poor Jane has got her Aunt Jeannie, her Aunt of Liverpool,2 and I know not whom else into her head; I see, she afflicts herself with apprehensions considerably, and is in bad spirits about her hurt. Mrs Wedgwood was once hurt somewhat so; and tells her it went quite away, but took a year first, and Brodie3 himself could do nothing for it. We must just be patient; this thing, once one is used to its presence, will not frighten so much.— We have at present the addition of harsh weather; dirty frozen-fog weather; which does neither of us a kindness. I often wonder how my poor Mother is getting on amid the storms? My own inside is in the queasiest condition; and I often wish I were far off in the quiet country and had a horse to ride! Cor inquietum est [The heart is unquiet], saith St Augustine,4—especially when the bowels are gone to ruin! Tell us punctually how my Mother is; and do your best to guard her against the weather and other injuries. Ah me!
Poor Dr Hunter's black Note was one of the saddest to me I have seen, this long while. A sad dissolution of partnership to him indeed.5 Poor fellow, he tried to cower as low as possible, and nestle in the nook where he was born: but here too the Destroyer finds him, here too there is notice given, Thou must begone! Send my kind sympathies to him, poor fellow, when you write, if it seem to you the expression of such a thing can be of the least alleviation to him.— And poor John Carlyle,—by all means use me in anything you think could help the poor simple soul in the state he is in.6 I suppose it is little help, beyond what he has, that mortal man could yield him: but his sad state often comes before me, and gives rise to many thoughts.
I am still unoccupied except with reading &c: in fact, my state of biliary arrangement is such as to forbid the "rage of composition" just now, if there were life in me to conceive such a purpose in my present humour. John Chorley recommends a quiet German watering place (Green Country, Rhineland or elsewhere) so soon as the winter is over. Perhaps? The fact is, I must decide on trying something for myself, if such wretched prolapsus &c &c don't please to abate by and by.— — Here is Jamie's Newspaper, come this week,—the first instance of such a thing. The No Popery continues; and there is still nothing else.— I must off thro' the dim haze; no sun will get out today. Tell me of my dear old Mother! Good be with you all.— T. C.


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Mystic Falls is known for its town events, and this one, a formal ball held at Klaus' newly renovated mansion in the Feb. 9 episode "Dangerous Liaisons," appears to have had the biggest budget. But what do we have here… "Are they getting along? Or are they fighting?" executive producer Julie Plec asks coyly. "All we can say is that after a season of physical distance, they're dancing."
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nike needs to drop a retro zag. if it is the white and black mesh that is fine. i respect the OG collectors n the first games should not retro IMO.
June 21st, 2013 by John Kim / 12
UPDATED: June 30th, 2016
From the first time LeBron James laced up his new shoes and stepped on an NBA court to the exact moment the game clock hit 0:00 late last night, the King has amassed quite a stash of valuable hardware over the last decade. The last ten-plus years have been an up-and-down ride for the one named King James, who at the start reveled in the praise of being the next Michael Jordan and later immersed himself into the dark as a villain of sorts for his decision to leave his hometown behind. There's no doubt that LeBron's been the most beloved and hated-on professional athlete in the history of the industry, but there's no denying his greatness and legacy in the game of basketball and his firm impression in the sneaker game thanks to his successful signature shoes.
With LeBron James just completing his second NBA Title, we've summarized LeBron's career achievements with the help of the Nike LeBron kicks that were directly tied to that moment. NBA Titles, Gold Medals, All-Star Games – all of the accolades that MJ, Russell, Kobe, and the other greats have compiled over their respective careers – have been at primary focus for LeBron, who is slowly inching his way to legitimate consideration as the greatest ever. Some of these stories have a rather straight-forward story to them, while others are actually clouded by a bit of controversy (which, in fact, only made the shoes in question more coveted by sneaker collectors). Enjoy this Sneaker News feature below, and be sure to chime in by mentioning your personal favorite sneaker of this bunch.
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nike needs to drop a retro zag. if it is the white and black mesh that is fine. i respect the OG collectors n the first games should not retro IMO.
A timeline of all the lebron garbage
Kyle Wyle
ooooh i should throw the black laces on mine again
lebron 10 gold medal is also a great shoe
lebron 9 championship is the one of the best lebrons ever made it is so good that they made the championship 10 in the same colorway
from the 7s to 10s are the best lebron shoes. the 7s really made me start liking the lebrons, then the 8s is what got me started. but i do want a pair of 9s and 10s. i cant wait to see what the 11s will look like
Bring out all the crazy limited stuff...I need those Miami Night Lows.
Nike Air Zoom Generation will be out next year....
they should make a timeline of his career based on his hairline
Lol can't wait for Nike Lebron "Retro" it's coming. Sometime in the distant futur. Give it seven, eight more years.
Wearing my ZLBIIs today. Love having my "sneakerhead" coworkers asking me what they are.
nike really needs to retro he azg ..the white-black mesh "home" og is fine..if they wanna do a cw like the red elite pe i am cool with that as well!


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UPDATE - Tornado warning canceled for Brunswick
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 7:56 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 7:56 p.m.
A tornado warning was issued at 7:46 p.m. today for Brunswick County by the National Weather Service office in Wilmington. The warning expired at 8:15 p.m. A tornado warning is an alert issued by the weather service to warn that severe thunderstorms with tornadoes may be imminent.
The warning is for southwestern Brunswick County and includes southern Columbus County, as well as Horry County in South Carolina.
At 7:44 p.m. doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Little River, S.C., and moving north at 30 mph.
Some locations included in the warning are Longwood, Pireway, Bughill and Nakina.
The storm also is capable of producing hail and destructive straight-line winds, according to the weather service.
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The Day 3 test match between India and England live stream coverage continues Saturday at Lord's and so far the first two days have belonged to India. However, England did bounce back in Day 1 after a lackluster performance in Day 1.
According to a Cricket Country report on July 18, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was once again India's star but England has battled back in the series. England was in control for much of the match on Day 2, but the Indian team fought back during the final half an hour, and battled to make Day 2 a stalemate.
The good news for England is that Gary Ballance continued his excellent start to the series. If England has a successful Day 3 performance things could get interesting down the stretch. Ballance, who was photographed drunk and topless after the first Test between India and England at Trent Bridge has seemingly learned his lesson and is ready to make this a series.
"I did not see that coming and was a bit embarrassed. I was probably naïve. But I did not break any rules, I was just having fun after a Test match. But I will probably learn from that and not be doing that again. However, it is great to score runs, and especially after what happened."
Ballance did admit he felt pressure coming into this Test, but he gave the Indian bowlers credit, not taking away anything from Team India in their rout of Day 1.
"They were very disciplined and bowled well on a pitch that offered a bit to them.But, we fought back well and the partnership between myself and Moeen got us back into the match. It is a shame both of us got out then, but there are some good batters to come and if we can get a lead we can put India under a bit of pressure."
Nevertheless, the first two days are now history. Now England and Ballance hope to continue their improved play after a Day 2 comeback. The third day of action will get underway here in the U.S. at 6 a.m. ET Saturday morning. Cricket fans can catch all the action streaming live on ESPN3.
The odds for Day 3 look this way:
England is the favorite at 6/5 with odds on a draw set at 13/10. India is listed at +170.


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Since the Videocassette Revolution of the mid-1980s, movie studios have made billions of dollars from home video releases of theatrical and direct-to-video films. In many cases, such as Rob Reiner's "The Princess Bride," a not-so-big theatrical hit becomes a cult classic through the back door of home video sales and rentals. Starting with videotape and moving on to today's dominant digital formats of DVD and Blu-rays, Hollywood (and other venues of the film industry, including adult films) continue to milk the home video cash cow in several methods.
A common practice in the home video industry is the tactic of "re-issues" of DVDs and Blu-ray releases, especially of movies that make up franchises. Usually (but not always), a studio such as Paramount Pictures will issue a "bare bones" edition six or seven months after a film's theatrical release, then re-issue a ritzier "Special Edition" set of DVDs or Blu-rays, jamming it with scads of extra features. Paramount has done this quite a few times with its "Star Trek" and Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan movie franchises, not to mention the "Indiana Jones" franchise created by "Star Wars" producer George Lucas and director Steven Spielberg.
Indeed, the "Star Wars" franchise, which is now owned by the Walt Disney Corporation after its $4 billion-plus purchase of Lucasfilm Limited, is a good example of home video reissues.
For instance, the beloved Classic "Star Wars" Trilogy has been released multiple times on videocassette, DVD, and Blu-ray formats. The VHS versions of the 1977-1983 movies were released individually in 1983, 1984, and 1985, then in several box sets (1992, 1996, 1997, and 2000). The Classic Trilogy has also had three DVD editions (2004, 2006, and 2008), as well as two Blu-ray editions (2011 "Star Wars" Trilogy set and a 2013 Blu-ray/DVD reissue)
Perhaps due to its less-popular standings in the world of "Star Wars" fans, the Prequel Trilogy has only had two DVD-only editions - the 2001, 2002, and 2005 two-disc sets of "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith.' These single-movie sets were followed in 2008 by the Prequel Trilogy box set. The prequels have also had two Blu-ray editions - the 2011 three-BD box set and a 2013 BD/DVD combo pack.
Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy (2008)
On November 4, 2008, roughly seven years after Lucasfilm Limited and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the two-disc DVD set of "Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menace" and slightly four years after the unveiling of the somewhat controversial Star Wars Trilogy box set, the two companies went ahead and issued the first box set of Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy in tandem with a redesigned Star Wars Trilogy box set comprised of the 2006 Limited Edition DVDs which contain – due to high demand from fans – both the enhanced Special Edition and original theatrical release versions of "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."
For some reason, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment waited a bit over three years to produce a box set of the Prequels which had previously been released in separate 2-DVD sets.
What Was New?
As is often the case with DVD reissues, the big difference between the 2008 Star Wars Prequel Trilogy box set and the original "individual two-disc" 2001-2005 DVD releases was in the packaging.
In addition to being bundled together in a Sith-themed slipcover dominated by a Drew Struzan illustration of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber duel and featuring dark side-related red, orange and black colors, Episodes I, II and III were packaged in the same space-saving slimcases used in many multi-disc sets a la 24: Seasons 5 and 6.
These slimcases I prefer because they don't have any parts that wear out or can break, and they also take up a bit less shelf space than the traditional DVD cases.
The "Star Wars" Prequel Trilogy box sets were, until the Blu-ray editions were released in 2011, a bit more affordable. Now they are, as they say in the distribution industry, out of print and only available on eBay and third-party sellers such as those in Amazon Marketplace. However, in 2008, they were a good bargain
Consider: I purchased the original DVD editions of "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith" at Amazon for what was then a reasonable $22.00 each. (That's $66.00, plus shipping and handling). In 2009, Amazon offered the entire trilogy at $38.99. which was 22% less than 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment's MSRP of $49.99
What Was Old?
If you own the 2001, 2002 and 2005 two-disc editions (Disc 1 with the feature film, Disc 2 with the extra features) and hope to find anything new added to the 2008 re-issues, forget it. With the exception of the slipcover and slimmer DVD two-disc cases, you're going to get exactly the same content. The feature films and extra features have no revised materials.
The 2-disc sets even have the same "blurbs" on the back panels of the slim DVD cases as the original 2001-2005 "first editions" with minor edits to reflect the changing times (Episode I no longer boasts its For the first time on DVD status here).
My Take
For casual "Star Wars" fans who (a) don't yet have a Blu-ray player and (b) don't think the Prequel Trilogy is a pile of bantha poodoo, this set might be a welcome addition to their "Star Wars" DVD collection. The compact size of the packaging means the set doesn't task as much shelf space as older DVD box sets. Also, the Drew Struzan poster art is really way cool.
The only problem is, of course, the price. Some sellers on eBay offer sets (either in pan-and-scan or widescreen format) for as little as $25.28 or its equivalent in foreign currency. However, most of the prices I have seen on eBay can climb up to the $159.99-and-up price range.
For that kind of money, you're much better off buying a Blu-ray player and either a 9-BD set of "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" or the Prequel Trilogy Blu-ray sets.